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.

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.

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 post Ringtone No. 3 for Key to the Highway appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 post Ringtone No. 2 for Key to the Highway appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 Ringtone No. 1 for Key to the Highway appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 disappeared long ago.  […] The post The Video for Hide Away appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 of […] The post New Music Wednesday – Hide Away appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 slave trading […] The post New Music, New Video: Amazing Grace – How Sweet the Sound appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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.

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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, or prohibiting the free […] The post UPDATE Re. Dr Dan Erickson & Dr Artin Massihi – We’re Speaking Up! appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 King appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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 […] The post Are You Feeling Blue? appeared first on Christopher J Hartzog Music.

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