Artist description All of my music is sequenced on synths. Who says electronic instruments can't convey emotion? My music is kindred and full of imagination. It's mostly influenced by other music, video games, movies, books, and even people. I try my best to reproduce my feelings and dreams all through the language of sound. The most rewarding aspect of composing music is sharing; knowing that it helps engage the imaginations of others. I listen to music to think and to dream; it's almost always an introspective journey. Just remember lyrics are not necessary to tell a story.

Music Style Game Music/Film Scores/Symphonic Electronic/New Age I always open for any style as long as it's moving and original. The structure, pattern, and total logistics of music is forged through emotion and imagery...at least that's how I see it. Music is kinetic, moving with force...

Musical Influences Mostly game music such as Castlevania or Final Fantasy. Film composers such as Hanz Zimmer, John Williams, James Horner, and Danny Elfman influence much of my composition, as well. I'm also influenced by several electronic artists such as Aphex Twin, speedy j, and so many other underrated artists. Rock is a bore, hip hop is a snore, and country I ignore.

Similar Artists Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy), Yosunori Mitsuda ( Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross), I've been told I sound like Jean Michel Jarre and David Arkenstone, but I don't think so...they have talent to spare.

Artist History I've been tinkering around with music and sound for as long as I can remember. A few years of training and piano lessons granted me some minor performance skill, but I needed to create rather than review piano pieces from the past. I wanted new sounds and new melodies. Rarely had I been satisfied with the music around me except for music in a film and even in video games. Over time I would memorize how a composition would sound and translate it to piano. Such as the mind crafts shapes and patterns while listening to music, I would find shapes and patterns on the piano keys themselves. I hadn't recorded anything until my friend leant me his Roland synthesizer(which later was given to me as a gift!). And thus I happened upon mp3.com. Piano is my first love. I like having conversations with one. I am inseparable from music altogether and I let it play me. I wish I had more to say about my music history, but I don't really have one yet worth talking about.

Group Members Billy Christiansen

Instruments Roland JV-1000, Korg Triton Studio, Cool Edit 2000

Albums Electronic Stories, Fantascape, Discoveries, Imagination Trip, Symphonic Sampler, Transitions

Press Reviews "...I can tell you are trying your hardest to work with what you have instrument wise. With some better samples I'd have to say, your more then capable of writing melodies. Nice ones too. Your stuff has great moments..."JOEL PAYNE - FIERCE FILMS, "...Just wanted to drop a note to say thanks for composing such great music on mp3.com. I listened to several songs starting with March of the Seraphim and fell in love. It's as good as David Arkenstone - you truly have talent...", "...I previewed your site and am impressed with what you have achieved with just a JV-1000..."-MEL DAVID - DISCO_DIABLO, "..I'd just like to congratulate you on the great music you have here.I especially love Doomsday and the Labyrinth,they have a charming mythological sound to them. I really enjoy games like those in the Final Fantasy series and films like those in the Star Wars saga because of their incredibly sweeping music. I think that music like yours would certainly compliment future films and games. All the best in the future...", "...Great music. You are extremly talented! I love the Lunar Beach songs and The War Once Fought..." -FOX INTERACTIVE, "...I rate you right up there with my favorites Kit Watkins, Wally Badarou, Mars Lasar, Davol, & Jan Hammer...", "...Your music ha s that ability to touch that part of me that only responds to the very best of music: an emotional extension of myself that is captivated by your music, this is how I know you are a great composer and artist...", "...Best game soundtrack type of music that I've ever heard that hasn't been in some popular game...", "...Unbelievable!...", "...I've been listening to some of your stuff from mp3.com and I have to say that it's just exquisite. Some of the best stuff I've heard on mp3.com. :)..." "...I've got your CD in my car and look forward to getting the next one..." "OH MY GOD!!!!!ITS BEAUTIFUL, ITS PERFECT!!!!" "I am very impressed by your music, since you are just one person with a keyboard..." "THAT RAGTIME IS TERRIFIC" "...your music kicks!!..." "...A ll I have to say is...WOW!!..." - HAUNTED SYMPHONY"...The music you compose is very fresh and creative...sounds great for having just one synth and yourself!..." "...The feeling brought to a person through these tales are incredible and your music succeed s in placing the listener within one of these great adventures. It takes a great talent such as yours to be able to transport a person to another time or place through music.... " "...Keep up the good stuff, some day you'll make it big..." "...I love it man! I've gotta get [Discoveries]it." - JOEL PAYNE - FIERCE FILMS...You're the man with the magic..." "...The other day I stumbled upon your song ' March of the Seraphim' and was blown away. After listening to a few more of your tracks I had to write to give you some praise! You rule! I'm listening to your stuff now as I work!..." Joe Madureira (Battle Chasers), Beyond Entertainment Inc.

Additional Info I'm open to any comments or suggestions about my music. Please don't hesitate to email, except if you're asking me what equipment I use (look above). (w_e_christiansen@hotmail.com) Thank you all for the support and encouragement!

Location Greensboro, NC - USA

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