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About the Albums: “Beneath the Sun” and “Sub-Conscious”
Chris Field, Los Angeles, musician, producer, made his name as a film composer, but he did not score to picture. Instead, Field licensed his music for film, and became one of the most successful film-trailer composers ever. Field wrote themes grounded in classical composition. He then hired orchestras to perfect “the art of the thirty second movie”. For his efforts, Field was recognized by his peers as having started a new direction in cinematic music.
On Field’s new album, “Beneath the Sun”, he has written music, based upon the themes which had proven so popular. Chris Field’s music blends into your memories of famous films. My goodness, though, it is from the advertising of the film. It makes sense. Trailer music is designed to convince the audience to see the film. It must inspire — entice, move, heart-shake. Field makes everything sound so big –it is a visual experience. “Time Will Tell”, the campaign theme for “Kinsey”, is a rush, a thrilling stolen moment. “The Vision”, made famous by the film “Atonement”, is a slow unfolding of a psychological realization. “The Journey” used for the end title credits of “The Secret” (DVD), reaches triumph.
Field’s newest pieces, the majestic “Metamorphosis”, sun-dappled “Summerland”, subterranean “Interlude”, skyward “Beneath the Sun”, stretch the boundaries of the instrumental sound, to add the visual. This music inspires the drama of action.
Driving in the car, winding through the house, twilight settling into evening, you are in the movie. The thrill of cinema strings, the reverberating bass, casts your mind back to the film you loved, the things you felt, all those years ago — because in the movies everything remains real forever.
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About the Album
XCELLENT for unwinding the body. Sleep. Stretch. Relax. Unwind. Yoga. Meditate. Contemplate. Levitate. A smooth soft 50 minutes of gentle relaxation and body kindness. Superb. Sub-Conscious is an Editor’s Pick in two categories: Neo-Classical and Ambient new age music.
Recorded in beautiful Seattle on the shores of Lake Washington, at Bastyr Chapel, Sub-Conscious features the Northwest Sinfonia, under the direction of master violinist and conductor, Simon James. Sub-Conscious takes a classical and filmic approach to new age music. Calm and soothing, with soaring strings and breathtaking melodies, Sub-Conscious was awarded Best New-Classical Album, 2006, by New Age Reporter. Sub-Conscious is a top seller on cdbaby for ambient music.
Chris says, “I like a lot of things and just explore them. I don’t want to be pegged to one thing, it’s too limiting. I did a New Age symphonic album called Sub-Conscious and I am surprised by how large the market for new age music became. I guess people are stressed out! I am very proud of that work.”