Chris Tondreau
Chris Tondreau writes catchy hookfilled guitarbased poprock tunes with memorable melodies The most important element of a song is a melody that you will rememb
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Unsaid Unsaid
My newest song - and the first I've ever written that does not have a guitar solo. Kinda dark sounding, and strong lyrics, I think. A bit different for me, and also represents progression in my recording abilities.
ECM8000 demo ECM8000 demo
this is just an arrangement of part of a cover that I like to play for acoustic demonstration purposes. It's not mine, but it's nice - mistakes and all.
Cool Like You Cool Like You
One of the most important "life lessons" out there is to be happy with yourself and who you are. Too many of us spend too much time trying to do the opposite.
Temporary Insanity Temporary Insanity
This seems at first to be just another song about getting drunk and scoring... but it's not. Listen up, because the theme is one that is surprisingly not frequently addressed.
Don't Change Your Mind (acoustic) Don't Change Your Mind (acoustic)
Don't Change Your Mind (acoustic) - Chris Tondreau
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Chris Tondreau writes catchy hook-filled guitar-based pop/rock tunes with memorable melodies. The most important element of a song is a melody that you will remember well enough to start running through your head at any given moment. This is exactly what Chris Tondreau aims to, and indeed, does deliver.Band/artist history
I am a Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I have been playing guitar for 21 years, and have an honours degree in music from Mc Master University. I have been playing in various bands in the Hamilton area since 1987. I would describe my style as "aggressively melodic." I have studied classical guitar with world class performers such as Peter McAllister (the Wilson-McAllister Duo), and have studied guitar solo approaches and songwriting structure with Juno Award nominee Greg Fraser (Brighton Rock, Helix) I have also been taking voice lessons for the past few years with vocal coach par excellence, Edward Johnson. (He was the youngest tenor ever to join the Metropolitan Opera in NYC, and has taught Brian Vollmer from Helix. ) Edward Johnson teaches the REAL Bel-Canto vocal technique, which allows you to strengthen your voice over time - not tire it. My vocal style is similar to Goo Goo Dolls, American Hi-Fi, Treble Charger, The Pursuit of Happiness , Collective Soul, Matthew Sweet, etc. Because of my vocal style, this is also the type of music I write.Have you performed in front of an audience?Not yet.... want to again soon, though....
Your musical influences
My guitar influences range from Segovia to Nuno Bettencourt and Vernon Reid to Angus Young and Brian McLeod. My songwriting and vocal influences are Goo Goo Dolls, American Hi-Fi, Treble Charger, The Pursuit of Happiness , Collective Soul, Matthew Sweet, etc.What equipment do you use?
Guitars: BC Rich, El Degas (1970's)..... Bass: Aria..... Guitar rig: Yorkville Stage 150GH head with 2x12 cabinet, ART processor..... Keys: Korg M1..... Recording: Celeron PIV 1.7Ghz computer w/512MB RAM, 40gig 7200rpm HD, M-Audio Delta 1010 sound card, Peavey TMP-1 tube preamp, Behringer 2442FX-PRO Mixer, 2-Channel Compressor/Limiter; Rode NT1 and Shure SM58 mics, Cubase SX, LM4 MarkII drum module.Anything else?
...songs are very strong....melodies and catchy choruses. - Brian Vollmer (vocals, Helix) commenting on Chris songwriting
...let me know when ya'll have a gig in Atlanta, i want passes! - Fender via internet feedback
right off the bat my leg is pumpin up and down...cool vibe...makes me wanna get up...Hey, you guys kick ass!...'topher's got some pipes, ain't he? Steve Perry would vomit with jealousy...GREAT guitar break...doesnt over do it at all...nice and easy love it... Nice job on drums...Great drumming ...any time a guitarist can solo with just drums and bass and no rhythm guitar, you know he's gotta be good!!! Havent heard much of that since 1989. KICK AZZ!!! - various reviewers, Homerecording.comContact
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Im sorry for beating you with my crappy ass song.
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