Artist description Singer/songwriter and bassist.

Music Style Modern Rock

Musical Influences U2, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd

Similar Artists U2, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd

Artist History Los Angeles-based bassist/vocalist Christopher Maloney, who has recorded or performed with artists such as Dweezil Zappa and Lisa Loeb, has just released his debut record Control on Sunset Records. This work was a chance for him to establish himself as a musical artist in his own right after years of working with many world-class musicians. Christopher has created a very dynamic and exciting CD that takes the listener on a musical and highly emotional journey. His unique voice draws you into his world, while his playing keeps you off-balanced and surprised. At the album’s end, you realize that you have experienced something incredibly unique. "We are very excited to present Christopher's debut record to the world", says James Halstead, president of Sunset Records. "He's definitely ready to put his own stamp on the rock scene." The music on Control is reminiscent of U2, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Peter Gabriel and Sting. Although classified as modern rock, the music contains many stylistic influences. Sometimes gentle, sometimes hard-hitting, the music isn't just a background for the vocals; it creates a mood and setting for each song on the CD. The lyrics focus on the deeply personal struggles people face with alone and in relationships. Many of the songs segue into each other, further enhancing both the story and the listening experience. “Musically, I wanted the CD to be diverse enough to keep people interested, but not so much where there wouldn’t be any continuity” says Christopher. From the rocking opener “All Around The Sea”, the whimsical, Beatlesque “A Romantic Interlude Part I”, the intense, backward-layered guitars in “Promises”, the maddening “I Love You”, the passionate “Liar, Cheater, Beggar, Thief” to the surprise ending, Control delivers on all fronts. Control is a CD about the deeply personal struggles we face with ourselves and in our relationships. Instead of writing an album of 12 unrelated songs, Christopher tells a story about the many sides of love, passion, rage, absolution and redemption. Christopher says “I wrote most of the songs for Control at a very difficult time in my life. I was lashing out, withdrawing from people, and I seemed to have no control over my feelings or my life. Then something happened: I started to see myself for who I was. Not who I wanted to be or how other people saw me, but who I really, really was. I started to see the duality in my life, and it took a lot of the pressure off me and answered a lot of the questions that had been plaguing me. The songs started to reflect that. Where once I was writing songs of blame, now I was admitting my own faults, embracing them, and writing them for everyone to see.” The songs from Control definitely reflect this tumultuous time. Songs like “All Around The Sea”, “Tell Me”, “Reasons To Run”, and “Day Like This” are rocking tunes that focus on personal reflection. “To find the source of your problems, you only need to look as far as your own mirror”, Christopher laughs. “Every Single Night”, “A Romantic Interlude Part I” and “Promises” highlight fears and challenges that come with intimacy in relationships, or as Christopher says “being scarred shitless about opening your self up to someone else.” “Can’t Be All My Fault” and “I Love You” are the heaviest songs on the CD, and deal with lashing out during a painful time. The CD also features songs like the incredibly emotional “Liar, Cheater, Beggar, Thief” and the enlightening title track “Control”. This is surely the kind of CD that draws you in with every repeated listening. Christopher continues: “I guess this is the essence of what this album is about. You can hear the progress of a person’s consciousness with each passing song, and it was taken from my search for control. Not control over someone or something else, but a true understanding of who you are. I haven’t gotten there yet, but this album documents my struggles to a certain extent. I think other people will relate to this music and the lyrics. Any one who has gone through anything from romantic breakups, divorce, addictions, illness, even death...anything where they feel that have lost control of their life will find this album therapeutic. It was certainly good therapy for me to write it.” “Of course, you can just put on this CD, totally rock out and not think of any of this stuff too!! “

Group Members Musicians on "Control": Christopher Maloney - Bass, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Piano Brett Garsed - Electric Guitar Shane Gaalaas - Drums Bur - Bagpipes

Albums Control

Press Reviews Notable quotes about Control “An engaging mixture of poignant lyrics, timeless melodies and classic rock sensibilities, Control is a winning debut for Christopher Maloney. While one typically envisions a singer-songwriter as a wimp with an acoustic guitar, the vocalist/bassist breaks that mold and delivers tasteful virtuosity with a modern edge. His occasional slap patterns add character and personality to tales of relationships gone right and wrong, while he's not afraid to use his voice to show vulnerability -- proving that sometimes it's OK to lose control.” -Clay Marshall, Billboard Magazine "Christopher Maloney's voice is radio-ready. It's perfect for today's American radio." -Kenny Kerner, Music Biz Magazine “Christopher's latest solo CD, "Control," gives him the chance to try a new direction, adding to and going beyond his bass virtuosity with some great vocals and hooks galore, with edgy songs reminiscent of Radiohead, Jellyfish and the Police.” -Barrett Tagliarino, Guitar Nine Magazine “Christopher’s unique voice and incredible musicianship are only the tip of the iceberg on Control. There is a great deal of depth here musically and lyrically. Brett Garsed’s guitar playing is superb and Shane Gaalaas’s drumming is just massive! A great CD with some really killer songs. Very emotional and dynamic music." -Jon Stevens, singer/INXS “Outstanding, alive and not your run-of-the-mill songwriting. It’s music performed by real musicians with an obvious love of playing. A great album!!” -Lars Lehman, Bass Professor Magazine (Germany) “Great stuff! Dramatic, dynamic, and gripping! I actually bought this CD from a live gig Christopher was doing in Rome, Italy. I liked it initially at first, but after listening a few more times, liked it more and more. It grew on me, as most of my all-time favorite CDs have done. Great and passionate vocals, amazing musicianship, incredible dynamics, and surprises around every turn. Bravissimo!” -Roberto Belcacci, CD Baby review

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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