Christopher Norman
Christopher Norman is a producer, singer, and songwriter based in Houston, TX and Ann Arbor, MI. You may know him from his music work on A Show with Ze Frank, his solo EP series, or even his old dance material as Retrobyte.
His extensive background in techno lends a lush sense of space and a unique perspective while his keen ear for hooks gives his songs a catchy pop sensibility. The result is an unconventional mix of warm sounds and soulful vocals over landscapes spanning the organic and electronic.
Chris is hard at work in the studio working on his next project, but in the meantime you can check out his latest solo release EP3 (featuring "Connect Me") or his collaboration with The Reverb Junkie, the All The Pretty People EP.
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BuyEP3, the third in a series of synth-pop EPs from Michigan-based artist Christopher Norman, makes a clear statement: he is ready to be heard. Building on the intimate nature of EP2, Christopher's new set of songs speaks of a need for connection and a pull toward something greater. On EP3 there are many contrasting pieces that come together in cleverly harmonious ways, highlighting the eclectic nature of Christopher's production style. By pitting beat machines and his trademark retro baselines against piano, viola, and choir vocals, Christopher infuses every influence he has into his material - the result being dynamic, inventive, and arresting pop music. "Connect Me" is available now for free download. - 6 tracks
Buy'EP2' is second in a series of electronic pop EPs from Christopher Norman. More introspective and personal than its predecessor, 'EP2' displays a transition to a more refined writing style with an increased focus on composition. With tracks like "The Fall," Christopher lets loose with his trademark bloopy, bouncy style while staying lyrically intimate. From the epic, swirling vocals in "Maps" to the slowly intensifying piano and strings in "Fever", these songs are crafted to stick in your head and tug at your heart. - 6 tracks
BuyDuring years of work as an established dance producer and DJ, Christopher Norman slowly developed his other talents as a performer and a songwriter and incorporating them into his productions. 'EP1' is the result, a delightfully original and soulful slice of electronic pop. 'EP1' along with its three companions to follow later this year are primed to establish Christopher as one of music's freshest new voices. - 8 tracks
Buy"Maps" is the single off of 'EP2' by Christopher Norman (music.misternorman.com/album/ep2), released in September 2011 - 5 tracks
BuyRemixers Rasmus & Einmeier show their take on Christopher Norman's track "Wanting" from EP1, along with an exclusive edit and acoustic version. - 6 tracks
Buy"Can't Let Go" is the first remix single from Christopher Norman's debut vocal EP, 'EP1'. In the original, a lament about the inability to break through one's own restraints, Christopher layers evolving synths with piano and guitar - a delicate mix of organic and electronic which lends itself well to reworks for the dance floor. - 3 tracks
DownloadThis is a special live acoustic mini-EP of tunes that I gave away at shows during the Summer of 2011. Now it's available for everyone! Enjoy :)-
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Catering up some vegan deliciousness for some architects downtown today - what a beautiful building! (at Julia Ideson Building (Houston Public Library))
just finished this remix of Newtimers’ killer track “She’s a Gun” from their new Ego EP, and wanted to share :) I’ve got lots more music coming in 2013, get ready!
Today I say goodbye to George, my piano and trusty sidekick. Imma miss you, buddy. (Taken with Instagram)
Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie - All The Pretty People EP
Here’s my brand new EP with The Reverb Junkie. Can’t wait to hear what you all think :D
Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie - “You Don’t Know” live studio version
Michelle nails it in this live version! holycrapskis. song/EP available on Bandcamp. huzzah!- Preview and Pre-order "All The Pretty People"
Preview and pre-order the EP at Bandcamp today! CLICK HERE or on the photo to be transported.
new musics from myself and The Reverb Junkie!
on leaving
this includes the collaboration song that Ze and I crowdsourced and produced! holy crapskies it’s super cool. Download it!!
Norah Jones - Miram (Peter, Bjorn & John Remix)
Ooh Norah Jones is getting dark. I dig it! The song needed some tempering though, and PB&J are just the ticket to getting it into summer territory. Perfect for your August mixtapes.
New mixtape for all your summer needs, poolside, cruising or otherwise :) Download link here
01. Body Language – Social Studies (Plastic Plates Remix)
02. Metronomy – The Bay (Erol Alkan’s Extended Rework)
03. Lana Del Rey – Blue Jeans (Penguin Prison Remix)
04. Oh Land – Sun Of A Gun (Yuksek Remix)
05. Chrome Sparks - Heart & Soul (Christopher Norman Remix)
06. Drop Out Orchestra – It Will Never Be The Same Again (Punks Jump Up Remix)
07. iamamiwhoami – goods
08. Nightlife – On The Run
09. Christopher Norman – Word Of Prey (Kotov & Andre Wilde Remix)
10. Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie – You Don’t Know
11. Metric – Police & The Private (Christopher Norman Bootleg Mix)
12. Christopher Norman – The Fall (Saturday Monday Remix)Don’t let Newark or Camden fool you, most of New Jersey is enrobed in green (Taken with Instagram)
Made it to Brooklyn, wandering and checking out the neighborhood in Williamsburg (Taken with Instagram)
- just finished this remix of Newtimers’ killer track “She’s a Gun” from their new Ego EP, and wanted to share :) I’ve got lots more music coming in 2013, get ready!
(No streaming audio available)13958 plays - my new EP with the ever-lovely Reverb Junkie is up on spotify!
(No streaming audio available)0 plays - Norah Jones - Miram (Peter, Bjorn & John Remix) Ooh Norah Jones is getting dark. I dig it! The song needed some tempering though, and PB&J are just the ticket to getting it into summer territory. Perfect for your August mixtapes.
(No streaming audio available)65057 plays - New mixtape for all your summer needs, poolside, cruising or otherwise :) Download link here 01. Body Language – Social Studies (Plastic Plates Remix)02. Metronomy – The Bay (Erol Alkan’s Extended Rework)03. Lana Del Rey – Blue Jeans (Penguin Prison Remix)04. Oh Land – Sun Of A Gun (Yuksek Remix)05. Chrome Sparks - Heart & Soul (Christopher Norman Remix)06. Drop Out Orchestra – It Will Never Be The Same Again (Punks Jump Up Remix)07. iamamiwhoami – goods08. Nightlife – On The Run09. Christopher Norman – Word Of Prey (Kotov & Andre Wilde Remix)10. Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie – You Don’t Know11. Metric – Police & The Private (Christopher Norman Bootleg Mix)12. Christopher Norman – The Fall (Saturday Monday Remix)
(No streaming audio available)708 plays - after a bit of a wait, EP3 is finally up on Spotify. whee!
(No streaming audio available)0 plays - Miike Snow - The Wave (Style Of Eye Remix) I was really looking forward to this one since seeing it on the UK Deluxe version of the “Happy To You” album. One of my techhouse favorites gives one of my pop favorites a makeover. Nice range of sounds on this one - and if you know anything about Style Of Eye, you already know that it gets pretty ravey at the end :)
(No streaming audio available)14096 plays - Lana Del Rey - Video Games (Joris Voorn Edit) It’s always a pleasant experience to see a tech house pro hold it down on a major pop remix. Joris Voorn keeps this one subtle and tones down the drama of the original a bit. Super classy!
(No streaming audio available)517687 plays - Christopher Norman - Word Of Prey Here’s another one from EP3 that I’m really fond of. It’s about the tug you feel toward something that’s as dangerous as it is alluring. This one’s dreamy and synthy. let it take you away! Available now via Bandcamp.
(No streaming audio available)933 plays - Christopher Norman - Waves Here’s a new one that just came out today on EP3. This one has strings, piano, big bass, beats…all my favorite things smooshed into one track. In the background you’ll hear the vocals of the lovely Molly Bancroft. I hope you like it! EP3 is available now everywhere fine digital records are sold (especially bandcamp).
(No streaming audio available)1334 plays - musikishappiness: Nightlife - On The Run The guy, who once decided that women should have a beautiful voice and men a crappy voice, was a god. I thank him everyday. Some local Ann Arbor love for Nightlife and their track “On The Run” - a delicious bit of retro synthpop from my home in the mitten state.
(No streaming audio available)2699 plays - Miike Snow - Paddling Out (Jacques Lu Cont Remix) What once was merely a mildly exciting song is now an appropriately synthy club banger.I think I speak for all of us when I say THANK YOU Stuart Price. You saved this one.
(No streaming audio available)108332 plays - Christopher Norman - Connect Me Here’s my new single! It’s set to come out on EP3 on 2.23.12. I hope ya’ll diggit.
(No streaming audio available)5540 plays - Chrome Sparks - <3 & Soul (Christopher Norman Remix) I didn’t need to do much to this track by Chrome Sparks, the original is aweesome on its own! After rerubbing the low end and twerked the stems a bit it was in my sweet spot in no time - equal parts dancey and vibey. You can bounce if you want to…
(No streaming audio available)1649 plays - soundcloud: Two brothers from Brooklyn and San Francisco got together late one night several weeks ago to have a play around with our API for a music project of theirs. At first thinking it could be cool to create a quick little animated ASCII project, they dug a little deeper and decided to go way bigger, totally inspired by the SoundCloud API. What came out of this was an 8-bit video for Wildlife Control’s first single,“Analog or Digital”. The entire video is in HTML5, with the SoundCloud API as the backbone. The scenes are rendered on a “pixel” grid of HTML divs and with each play you will have a unique viewing! If that’s not geeky enough for you, every time the video is played from the SoundCloud player, it checks if a new sixteenth note has passed, and if so, the javaScript renders the appropriate sprites on the video frame. Keeping the action precisely timed with the audio. Pretty neat huh! They got even more creative and made the video interactive. SoundCloud comments are displayed within the video. You can even connect your SoundCloud or Facebook account and post your comment and see them appear in the video while it’s playing. Oh and by the way, did I mention the song is AWESOME-LY catchy, watch the video here.
(No streaming audio available)85214 plays - Lovisa Negga - Kärlek Eller Inbillning (Christopher Norman Remix) Here’s a fun little remix I threw together for the lovely Lovisa Negga. I took the song into pure pop dance territory and rebuilt the vocal for a pop arrangement (even did some backup vox!). During the longest days of the year it’s the fun, uptempo synthy times that are most needed!
(No streaming audio available)2525 plays - Miike Snow - Devil’s Work (Alex Metric Remix) This one was welcome after the original slightly underwhelmed me (still awesome, but…). This is a nice pumped up take on the piano-driven track from the Swedish trio’s new album - Alex Metric maintains the more anthemic aspects of the original without sacrificing clubreadiness.
(No streaming audio available)72644 plays - Beck remix of Feist’s latest. no introduction really needed. enjoy :)
(No streaming audio available)301495 plays - musikishappiness: Amadou And Mariam - Sabali (Miike Snow Remix) one of my favorites of theirs. summery and delicious.
(No streaming audio available)2182 plays - This is a remix by Suck Shaft, a DJ/Production duo from Sweden. I’m working with one of the members for an upcoming project, and when I stumbled across this side project of his I immediately downloaded everything I could. This “Recall” track is my favorite of the bunch, and I hear this gal is going to do vocals for him on his upcoming album (along with yours truly).
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- You will always be my hero and inspiration @MichelleChamuel - so proud of you it hurts. I can't wait to see what you're going to do next. <3
- btw I don't have TV, so I'm depending on ya'll to let me know when @MichelleChamuel winsJun 18, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I was unaware house had descended so low in its voracious quest to slow down 90s/00s R&B vocals. 3LW? really?! http://t.co/wIthWM2nUz
- yeahhh, this one's going right in the cart - Kill Frenzy - Make That Booty Clap (Martin Brothers Remix) [dirtybird] http://t.co/5dmkwvy6CK
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- RT @Johanvonarnold: Thx for the 200.000 plays... on Newtimers "She's A Gun" (Christopher Norman Remix) https://t.co/QXO35edl6c
- I had a lovely lunch with you this afternoon, @johnnyfiasco and @sarah_hunt! hope to see more of y'all soon :)Jun 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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- 4 tracks (14:51)<i>EP3</i>, the third in a series of synth-pop EPs from Michigan-based artist Christopher Norman, makes a clear statement: he is ready to be heard. Building on the intimate nature of <i>EP2</i>, Christopher's new set of songs speak of a need for connection and a pull toward something greater. On <i>EP3</i> there are many contrasting pieces that come together in cleverly harmonious ways, highlighting the eclectic nature of Christopher's production style. By pitting beat machines and his trademark retro baselines against piano, viola, and choir vocals, all of Christopher's influences are infused into his material - the result being dynamic, inventive, and immediate pop music.<br><br>Availble now on <a href="http://music.misternorman.com/album/ep3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my website</a> and everywhere else digital records are sold.
- 2 tracks (08:28)"<b>Connect Me</b>" by <b>Christopher Norman</b> <br>from <b>EP3</b>, out on <b>2.23.12</b> <br> <br>Performed/Produced/Written By: Christopher Norman <br>Backup Vox: Casey Clark <br>Strings: Kevin Amidon <br> <br>Photography: Angela Ceasre <br>Art/Design: Brian Son
- 8 tracks (52:29)A rotating selection of remixes of my tunes by various producers. For more information on each awesome remixer, click on the specific track.
- 8 tracks (55:14)"Maps" is the remix single from Christopher Norman's EP2, released in September 2011. These remixes display an impressive array of talent through an equally wide selection of genres. Breakout Toronto duo Kotov & Andre Wilde deliver a grand, melodic mix reminiscent of 90s house hits. Einmeier effortlessly imbues "Maps" with his trademark bouncy groove. Chicago's Ben Brown changes things up and turns "Maps" into an electro floorfiller, complete with a hands-in-the-air breakdown. Acid is the order on Rasmus' mixes, which come with so much 303 you'll think you're in a 90s UK rave. Miami's Chip Charlie and M6(US) dub it up in their own respective styles, M6 with some solid breaks and Charlie with more of a bluesy twist.<br><br>Available now: http://www.misternorman.com/album/maps-remixes
- 4 tracks (18:17)'EP2' is second in a series of electronic pop EPs from Christopher Norman. More introspective and personal than its predecessor, 'EP2' displays a transition to a more refined writing style with an increased focus on composition. With tracks like "The Fall," Christopher lets loose with his trademark bloopy, bouncy style while staying lyrically intimate. From the epic, swirling vocals in "Maps" to the slowly intensifying piano and strings in "Fever", these songs are crafted to stick in your head and tug at your heart.<br><br>
- 5 tracks (32:57)"Can't Let Go" is the first remix single from Christopher Norman's debut vocal EP, 'EP1'. In the original, a lament about the inability to break through one's own restraints, Christopher layers evolving synths with piano and guitar - a delicate mix of organic and electronic which lends itself well to dance mixes.<br><br>We see ourselves walking into a big room with Tyler Hampton after hearing his mix. It's a driving, hands in the air anthem, and perfect peaktime fodder for your crate. Toronto chart-toppers Kotov & Andre Wilde take us to a rave for their effortlessly cool club interpretation. Ricky Ambilotti's take on "Can't Let Go" is as bouncy as it is hypnotic, a perfect balance to appeal to DJs all over the map. Techno up-and-comer Nick Cenik recreates an early morning rave, rounding off the package with his aptly named "Dark Techno" mix.<br><br>Available on May 31st, 2011 on my personal website (misternorman.com), Beatport (via 3 Liquid Hz Recordings) and everywhere else fantastic digital records are sold.
- 4 tracks (16:34)'EP1' is the pop-oriented vocal debut from producer/performer Christopher Norman.During years of work as an established dance producer and DJ, he slowly developed his other talents as a performer and a songwriter and incorporating them into his productions.His background in techno lends a lush sense of space and a unique perspective, while his keen ear for hooks gives his songs a catchy pop sensibility.'EP1' and its three companions to follow later this year are primed to establish Christopher as one of music's freshest new voices.<br><br>Available now: http://music.misternorman.com
