Troy 12,781 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 I got a surprise today that has made my whole day giddy and emotional (in a good way). I was introduced to Chris Garneau many years ago through a friend who knew him and I have been a number one stalker fan ever since. I love him so much. There is something about his aching voice and abstract, poetic lyrics that just send me. He is definitely not for everyone, but for me, he is in my Top 5 artists. He has been so nice to me over the years as I went to every single performance in NYC. In fact, that is where I first met my fiance, BF Bobby. Our first date was an intimate Chris Garneau performance. Today, I got a facebook message from him reading "just in time for christmas!" with a picture of a package addressed to me. He then followed that with..."Here is the new album for you - a private soundcloud link. I don't know when it is coming out yet so just for your ears for now !! " I have been listening all morning!! It is so beautiful and fantastic!! For those of you unfamiliar with Chris, here are a few videos (official and just audio). You will love him or hate him, but he is a little piece of my tapestry. RUNT I have a deep love for lullabies for adults. Chris sings a lot of songs that are like lullabies for adults. This one makes me cry every time. RELIEF This is so my city. This reminds me of the best and worst of NYC and life here. I love this video. My favorite line is "I didn't come to see the city; I came to see it around you." BABY'S ROMANCE This is from when I first met Chris many years ago and fell in love OH GOD I can't share anything from the unreleased album, but this is from his most recent release. He is expanding in his voice and orchestration. I love it. 25 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPLD 11,646 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) Beautiful! Never heard him before. I like it a lot. Beautiful gift!!! Universe <3 Troy As it should ? (Relief - ? ? ? ??? - can have it on replay forever) Edited December 22, 2017 by PPLD 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juni 5,606 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 What an amazing gift! And what a way to make someone feel special! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 5,029 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 What a wonderful gift for you. Hope you have some fun over the holidays. Merry Christmas! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy 12,781 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 43 minutes ago, PPLD said: (Relief - ? ? ? ??? - can have it on replay forever) I did have it on replay forever. LOL I love how he pronounces words and enunciates them in odd ways. Oh the aching... I love it. Sad songs never make me sad for some reason. They make me grateful. 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPLD 11,646 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) And the emphasis through whispering. Oh man. This is beautiful! 28 minutes ago, Troy said: Sad songs never make me sad for some reason. They make me grateful. I think I understand what you mean. You know, It makes me think about what Michael said about Nostalgia vs Sentimentality: Sentimentality is attachment. Nostalgia is gratitude. Nostalgia is appreciation. That's the closest I get. Nostalgia. I love my city too. I see the ugliness, but I do see the beauty. This is what I chose. I embrace it all. And even when I just get fed up with it - which of course happens - I love it. It's my life! I love it. My Urban True Home ?. Edited December 22, 2017 by PPLD 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy 12,781 Report post Posted December 22, 2017 46 minutes ago, PPLD said: And the emphasis through whispering. Oh man. This is beautiful! I think I understand what you mean. You know, It makes me think about what Michael said about Nostalgia vs Sentimentality: Sentimentality is attachment. Nostalgia is gratitude. Nostalgia is appreciation. That's the closest I get. Nostalgia. I love my city too. I see the ugliness, but I do see the beauty. This is what I chose. I embrace it all. And even when I just get fed up with it - which of course happens - I love it. It's my life! I love it. My Urban True Home . Oh, great call back to that quote. I hadn't made that connection. I think that's exactly why. There is something beautiful in sadness to me. Something about how it seems to represent such deep reflection and truth and a catalyst for change. And what you said about your city is what I say about mine... AND life. Life is a lot like NYC. Messy, loud, turbulent, wonderful, magical, and home. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby 15,013 Report post Posted December 23, 2017 Wait... isn't that C.Garneau guy here on the site this same guy? Doh! ? (yes, I'm kidding) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPLD 11,646 Report post Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) @Bobby you're hilarious as ever. And don't think I didn't check... ? But this is interesting - probably only to myself, but still. He is an Artisan-Cast Artisan. The only Artisan-Cast Artisan I've met in person (that I know of) is you @Janet and I know that your Personality Dynamics are rather 'heavy' (Dominance, Stoic, Power), but I have to say that I got a similar feeling of 'heaviness' from G.C. I even thought he was either an Artisan-cast King or Scholar. I just got this Solid vibe from him! Or if not Solid, definitely something about power. Interestingly enough, I get a similar feel of power, impact, influence from @Astra Bianca who is of course Sage-Cast, but then again Astra has been nothing BUT Artisan in all her GCs, so she's like the Artisan goddess for me. But it is there. The same feel. Is it about Personality Dynamics? (No idea if this makes sense...) Edited December 23, 2017 by PPLD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hani 1,168 Report post Posted December 23, 2017 I am not very big on music, there are very few times that I can say I connect with music or it resonates with me, or moves me and that almost never happens with English lyrics. Having said that, I listened to the videos you posted skeptical, and to my surprise I really like him, I don't know if anybody would hate him, but I certainly really enjoyed it. Merry Christmas :) 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonfeather 985 Report post Posted December 23, 2017 There is something about his music that I feel in my chest, hard to describe. Something about him must resonate somehow. And, I liked his music! Thanks for the share! I'm so happy that he gave you that gift! ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
