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CDs available through oppymusic.com cdbaby.com & amazon.com
"These days it's rare to hear a person squeeze the most out of the performance potential of a non-electronic instrument. On Klavierstücke, Chris explores harmony, melody and virtuosity on the piano with a lofty and magnificent insight." -- Steve Vai
"Sophisticated rock guitarist Mike Keneally, co-producer of this album, characterized Opperman as 'one of the most uncompromising composers currently working.' Indeed, the solo piano pieces on Klavierstücke, the sophomore release from the 22-year-old suggest a virtuosity and creative brilliance beyond his years. These are compositions of both gentle, scintillating beauty and personal, cinematic episodes of atmospheric elegance. (5/5)" -- Outsight
"Can you imagine a silken scarf, studded with turquoise Necco wafers? Opperman's music starts on the 'and of 2.' If you think you understand it, you're wrong. There's this weird little plot of land occupying a hitherto unexplored region between rock, jazz, contemporary classical, and some weird {expletive deleted} nobody can explain. There's Opperman. I don't know if you'll ever get there, but Opperman'll let you watch." -- Mike Keneally
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CD: Composing The Omega Nebula
Label: Purple Cow Records 2003
Credits: Chris Opperman, Composer/Pianist |
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| This song was composed for Tricia Williams, who played marimba on Opperman's 'Oppy Music, Vol. I' album. |
CD: Klavierstücke (2001)
Label: Purple Cow Records 2001 oppymusic.com
Credits: Chris Opperman, Composer/Pianist |
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| This is the beginning of a 5-movement suite by Chris Opperman & Mike Keneally called "California, 2000." This piece was composed by Opperman in reference to "Kamp Keneally," the nickname given to the week of rehearsals before the "Dancing" sessions in May, 2000. |
CD: Concepts of Non-linear Time
Credits: Chris Opperman: Grand Piano; Mike Keneally: Acoustic Guitar |
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CD: Composing the Omega Nebula
Label: 2003 Purple Cow Records
Credits: Chris Opperman, Composer/Pianist |
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| This piece was originally written as an atonal ska tune. It evolved into a flute and piano duet, and eventually wound up like this. |
CD: Oppy Music Vol. I: Purple, Crayon.
Label: Purple Cow Records 2000 oppymusic.com
Credits: Composer & Grand Piano: Chris Opperman, Lead Guitar: Joe Conley, Guitar II: James Klewin, Marimba: Tricia Williams, Trombone: Chris Eskola, Bass Guitar: Brian O'Connell, Drum Set: Ty Paulson |
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CD: Klavierstücke
Label: Purple Cow Records 2001 oppymusic.com
Credits: Chris Opperman |
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CD: Oppy Music Vol. I: Purple, Crayon.
Label: Purple Cow Records 2000 oppymusic.com
Credits: Composer: Chris Opperman; Grand Piano: Chris Opperman; Marimba: Tricia Williams; Trombone: Chris Eskola; Wah Guitar: Joe Conley; Chapman Stick: Brian O'Connel; Drums: Ty Paulsen |
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| This song was composed for Tanya Smith and premiered on her 18th birthday (Feb 9th, 1999, when this recording was made) during a performance by Chris Opperman & The Random Factor at Berklee College of Music. | |
Credits: Chris Opperman (composer/piano), Jeremy Stein (flute), Bill Lau (guitar solo), Joe Conley (guitar), Brian O'Connell (bass), John Duran (drum set) |
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