Music by Christopher J

Episodes

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   Into the Light

   My orchestral emotional trailer track “Into the Light” was released on 1-July-2021 and was recorded with a 48kHz sample rate suitable for sync. After producing the music I decided to create this video to honor the incredible men of the United States Navy “Blue Angels”. As a Navy veteran I have...

   Jul 26, 2021
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   Courageous Blues

   Courageous Blues, to honor everyone affected by COVID-19, my newest track, is released today. What can I say about the past 12 months that hasn’t already been said or written about living through COVID-19 and all of the subsequent restrictions and challenges? I can definitely say things from my…

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   Mar 30, 2021
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   Merry Christmas to All

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   Dec 24, 2020
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   Deutsch/German Version – George Frideric Händel Hallelujah Chorus

   Originally published 17-Apr-2017 Just because I could, I did this: Hier sind die deutschen Texte zu meiner Aufnahme von Händels Halleluja. Lassen Sie mich wissen, wenn Sie irgendwelche Fehler sehen. Here are the German lyrics to my recording of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. Full text of German and...

   Dec 23, 2020
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   Alley Cat Blues is Live

   Yes, Alley Cat Blues is Live! I finally put Alley Cat Blues into the music store and now is your chance to own your very own copy for yourself. I think that would make you feel good all over, just like having a big furry, lovable cat curled up in your lap. I meant to […] The post Alley Cat Blues…

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   Dec 22, 2020
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   Alley Cat Blues Teaser

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   Nov 30, 2020
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   Some Hip-Pop Beats

   Some “Hip-Pop Beats” for ya. Maybe I stumbled into a new beat genre. Just sharing a little bit from my next tune I’m working on. This one will have some hip hop beats going against a pop-rock beat courtesy of Alan White of John Lennon fame. Stay tuned for the full tune coming pretty soon. The…

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   Sep 24, 2020
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   Crosscut Saw is Live

   Crosscut Saw is Live! My cover of Albert King’s Crosscut Saw was actually released back on August 31st and I had meant to send this out to you earlier but I’ve also been in the process of rebuilding…..and I mean completely rebuilding my online music store and that ended up taking a lot more time...

   Sep 15, 2020
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   Ringtone No. 3 for Key to the Highway

   Here is the link to the mp3 version of Ringtone No. 3 for Key to the Highway! If you want a ringtone for an iPhone go to the music store page. That page contains ringtones that are already in the Apple .m4r format for iPhones. Of course, you can listen to my music for free…..but YOU can […] The...

   Jul 26, 2020
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    Ringtone No. 2 for Key to the Highway

    Here is the link to the mp3 version of Ringtone No. 2 for Key to the Highway! If you want a ringtone for an iPhone go to the music store page. That page contains ringtones that are already in the Apple .m4r format for iPhones. Of course, you can listen to my music for free…..but YOU can […] The...

    Jul 25, 2020
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    Ringtone No. 1 for Key to the Highway

    Here is the link to the mp3 version of Ringtone No. 1 for Key to the Highway! If you want a ringtone for an iPhone go to the music store page. That page contains ringtones that are already in the Apple .m4r format for iPhones. Of course, you can listen to my music for free…..but YOU […] The post...

    Jul 25, 2020
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    The Video for Hide Away

    Here is the video for Hide Away. I released my arrangement and recording of Freddie King’s Hide Away last week, on July 1st and then worked on putting this video together. I wondered if “Mel’s Hide Away Lounge” which Freddie says he named the song after was still there, but apparently it...

    Jul 10, 2020
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    New Music Wednesday – Hide Away

    Hi friends, It’s New Music Wednesday and Hide Away was released today and is now streaming on Spotify and other digital platforms. As always, you can find more info on the Music Store page on my site. Officially the original Hide Away was written by Freddie King and Sonny Thompson, but like a lot...

    Jul 1, 2020
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    New Music, New Video: Amazing Grace – How Sweet the Sound

    Hey friends — Just letting you know that inspiration struck me and I finished some new recording and video editing in record time. My latest recording is now on YouTube, or right here: It’s New Music, New Video: Amazing Grace – How Sweet the Sound. Amazing Grace was written by former captain of a...

    Jun 8, 2020
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    Key to the Highway Video

    Here is the video that goes with my latest single, Key to the Highway. I’m on the road again. A ramblin’ man I am. The post Key to the Highway Video appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

    May 23, 2020
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    New Music – Key to the Highway

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    May 12, 2020
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    UPDATE Re. Dr Dan Erickson & Dr Artin Massihi – We’re Speaking Up!

    Excuse me, but, what the hell kind of country are we living in now? Have we become the USSR? Communism — where the state (aka YouTube) determines what you can or cannot say? United States Constitution, Bill of Rights: Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,...

    Apr 28, 2020
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    Freddie King

    Freddie King has become one of my most favorite electric blues artists! Before I did a deep dive into the blues I was aware of his name, that he existed, but that was about it. But after I discovered his music I was hooked. And the more I learned about him as a person, the […] The post Freddie…

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    Apr 2, 2020
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    Are You Feeling Blue?

    Hey everyone, I hope you are staying safe and healthy during these crazy times after a virus has turned the whole world upside down. You might even be feeling a little bit blue. I know I have felt that way more than once! Before this coronavirus unleashed itself on the world I was already getting...

    Mar 30, 2020
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    Orchestral Release of Mary’s Gift

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    Feb 14, 2020
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    Song for Today – Ave Maria

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    Dec 9, 2019
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    Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Ringtone

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    Jun 10, 2019
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    Bluesy Bach and Friends – Opus 5

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    Apr 29, 2019
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    Mozart

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    Feb 25, 2019
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    Mozart, again

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    Feb 24, 2019
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    Notating Scores and How to Download Sheet Music

    I mentioned this a while ago that I decided, as they say, “to diversify”….. into providing sheet music. I have been making notating scores, individual instrument parts and/or lead sheets and chord charts available for sale on my web site. So, as of today, I have posted sheet music for the…

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    Nov 19, 2018
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    Concert by The Royal Hawaiian Band playing “Kuhio Bay”

    Aloha! Here is a short video I recorded while in Hawaii of the Royal Hawaiian Concert Band performing the song “Kuhio Bay“. This was on the lawn, under an enormous tree, in front of the Iolani Palace built by the Kingdom of Hawaii. As described on the band’s website, it was “Founded in 1836 by…

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    Nov 5, 2018
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    Spooky Halloween

    In October 2015 I released my cover of “Spooky”…….Just in time for Halloween….you can play my version of some Spooky music at your party or as background music as you open the door for Trick or Treaters. You can download your copy of Spooky music at CD Baby by clicking this link or at my Music...

    Oct 26, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Full Score

    As time allows I have been transcribing into notation some of my music and making that available on this site. The full score for Opus 1 in my Bluesy Bach series of recordings, Bluesy Bach – Opus 1 (Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring), is now available for purchase. This piece is scored for four electric...

    Oct 24, 2018
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    Ringtone – Bluesy Bach and Friends Opus 4

    As I mentioned in the previous post, I had a busy spring and summer, so now I am playing catch up with my web site. I had created a ringtone for Bluesy Bach Opus 4 (Arioso Für Elise) a few months ago, but forgot to post it until now. So…….Here is the link to the Ringtone for Bluesy Bach […] The...

    Oct 23, 2018
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    Ringtone 2 – Bluesy Bach Opus 3 (Minuet)

    As I mentioned in the previous post, I had a busy spring and summer, so now I am playing catch up with my web site. I had created the ringtones for my Opus 3 in the Bluesy Bach series a few months ago, but forgot to post them until now. Here is the link to Bluesy […] The post Ringtone 2 – Bluesy...

    Oct 22, 2018
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    Ringtone 1 – Bluesy Bach Opus 3 (Minuet)

    Hi everyone, Here come more ringtones! I had a busy spring and summer! I traveled to Norway twice, traveled to the midwest to visit family and I did this while continuing to write new music and create more ringtones, plus run my consulting business. On top of that, I play in the Evergreen…

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    Oct 21, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach & Friends – Opus 4 (Arioso Für Elise)

    New Music – Arioso Für Elise! I have just released “Opus 4” in my series of “Bluesy Bach” recordings. With this recording I expanded the title from “Bluesy Bach” to “Bluesy Bach and Friends”. In this tune I combined elements from Beethoven’s “Für Elise” with Bach’s “Arioso”. My recording is…

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    Sep 5, 2018
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    Bachulele Minuet – the Video

    Hi Friends, Here is the music video that goes with my latest song, Bluesy Bach – Opus 3 “Bachulele Minuet”, a musical adventure that takes us into ukulele land. You can grab a high quality (320 kbps mp3 or flac file) from my Music Store page on my web site and even name your own […] The post...

    Jun 28, 2018
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    New Old Time Music – Angeline the Baker

    I found a tune called Angeline the Baker in a book called “The Fiddler’s Fakebook” left over from my aborted attempt at learning to play the violin/fiddle. I never got rid of the book because I love a lot of the music in there and find it enjoyable to play on the guitar. My recording […] The post...

    Jun 4, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 2 Ringtone Number 3 (Ave Maria)

    Here is the link to Bluesy Bach Opus 2 Ringtone Number three — that’s 3 (Ave Maria)! Sure, you can listen to my music for free…..but YOU can help support independent music creation, by going to the music store page, and buy ringtones (or songs, or videos)! All payments may be done SECURELY…

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    May 18, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 2 Ringtone Number 2 (Ave Maria)

    Here is the link to Bluesy Bach Opus 2 Ringtone Number 2 (Ave Maria)! Sure, you can listen to my music for free…..but YOU can help support independent music creation, by going to the music store page, and buy ringtones (or song, or videos)! All payments may be done SECURELY through PayPal. The...

    May 18, 2018
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    Ave Maria Video

    I am a little slow in releasing this since I actually finished Ave Maria in early April. It’s part of my Opus 2 in my Bluesy Bach project. Bluesy Bach – Opus 2 (Ave Maria) So….here you go! Enjoy. 🙂 The post Ave Maria Video appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

    May 18, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach – Opus 3 (Bachulele Minuet)

    Aloha my Bach Ohana! My latest “Bluesy Bach” adventure takes us into ‘ukulele land with my release of my arrangement and recording of Bluesy Bach – Opus 3 (Bachulele Minuet). You can grab a high quality (320 kbps mp3 or flac file) from my Music Store page, or if you are into streaming, just…

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    May 8, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 2 Ringtone # 1 (Ave Maria)

    Here is the link to Bluesy Bach Opus 2 Ringtone # 1 (Ave Maria)! YOU can help support independent music creation, by going to the music store page, and buy ringtones (or song, or videos)! All payments may be done SECURELY through PayPal. The music store page contains ringtones that are already in...

    Apr 25, 2018
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    Video for Bluesy Bach – Opus 1

    Here is the video for Bluesy Bach – Opus 1 (Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring). For more posts related to “Bluesy Bach”, including “Bluesy Bach and Friends”, click here! The post Video for Bluesy Bach – Opus 1 appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

    Apr 11, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach – Opus 2 (Ave Maria)

    Today I’m excited to publish the second release in my “Bluesy Bach” project, Bluesy Bach – Opus 2 (Ave Maria). This is based on the Bach/Gounod version of Ave Maria originally titled in French, Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach. Gounod merged his melody for Ave Maria over…

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    Apr 6, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Ringtone # 3

    Here is the link to Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Ringtone # 3. (Jesu Joy) YOU can help support independent music creation, by going to the music store page, and buy ringtones (or song, or videos) for any amount you choose to pay. All payments may be done securely through PayPal. The music store page…

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    Apr 5, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Ringtone # 2

    Here is the link to Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Ringtone # 2. (Jesu Joy) YOU can help support independent music creation, by going to the music store page, and buy ringtones (or song, or videos)! All payments may be done securely through PayPal. The music store page contains ringtones that are already in...

    Apr 4, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Ringtone # 1

    Here is the link to Bluesy Bach Opus 1 Ringtone # 1. (Jesu Joy) YOU can help support independent music creation, by going to the music store page, and buy ringtones (or song, or videos)! All payments may be done securely through PayPal. The music store page contains ringtones that are already in...

    Apr 3, 2018
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    Bluesy Bach – Opus 1 (Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring)

    Bach’s music intimidated me at first. It seemed too complex, massive and like a river or the jet stream, an endless spaghetti bowl stream of notes. But, yet in spite of that I somehow ended up working out my own arrangement of Bach music! So now I’m off on a new adventure to blend 300 […] The…

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    Mar 21, 2018
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    Update on How to Add Ringtones to the iPhone

    In an earlier post I talked about how you can add ringtones to your iPhone. Today I discovered while working on creating ringtones for my newest song, Angeline the Baker, that somewhere along the line, probably in iTunes 12, Apple removed the ability to manage ringtones easily in iTunes. There is...

    Feb 5, 2018
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    Angeline the Baker

    I have a book called “The Fiddler’s Fakebook” left over from my aborted attempt at learning to play the violin/fiddle. I never got rid of the book because I love a lot of the music in there and find it enjoyable to play on the guitar. My recording of “Angeline the Baker” is an arrangement I […]…

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    Jan 16, 2018
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    Phantom of the Opera

    Here’s a little video clip of a medley from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera being performed by the Evergreen Community Orchestra of Everett, Washington on Halloween evening! Here is the plot summary as summarized by the all knowing Wikipedia: Plot summary[edit] In the 1890’s in Paris,...

    Nov 6, 2017
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    Blackies and Nacho Mama

    Hey there Mexican food lovers. I thought I’d let you know that my song “Nacho Mama” has just now been released as a single on CD Baby. For today only, the lunch special is Nacho Mama for only $0.99! The inspiration for this song came from the cooking magazine, “Bon Appetite”, which had an article...

    Sep 19, 2017