Music by Christopher J

Released to digital distribution on October 12th, Morning Joy, was my first venture into the EDM (i.e. Electronic Dance Music) genre.  And if I do say so myself, I think it’s pretty cool.  Take a listen and let me know what you think. The post Morning Jo

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 always loved watching these […] The post Into the Light appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 own personal experience.  I can say […] The post Courageous Blues appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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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 English are below.  Let me know if you […] The post Deutsch/German Version – George Frideric Händel Hallelujah Chorus appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

Originally published 14-Apr-17 Hi Friends, New Music – Pop/Rock Hallelujah Chorus:  I first released this recording of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus before Easter in 2017, but it has become pretty popular and I think it is also good to play during the Christmas season.  Enjoy! I am releasing today as a single my own pop/rock instrumental […] The post New Music – Pop/Rock Hallelujah Chorus appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 is Live appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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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 post Some Hip-Pop Beats appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 […] The post Crosscut Saw is Live appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.