Chris began recording as “CosmoMoose” in January 2011 in order to create timeless electronic music full of strong melodies and imaginative themes. Debut album "Cosmic Invasion" was released in December 2013 to critical acclaim followed by the single "Shooting Stars" in July 2014.
Chris remarks that, rather than being a composer, he often feels like a receiver of music that is already there waiting to be composed. A melody will come into his head (often at inconvenient times!) and if he wants to compose something specific he can instantly dream up a new melody and arrangement with little thought or planning. All the music you hear is then created on a laptop, not only in CM’s studio but sometimes on a train or in a field where Chris enters his own sonic world, the world of CosmoMoose, oblivious to what is going on around him.
Chris had previously written songs for musical theatre, children and church worship and, even though CosmoMoose is a brand new venture, these past musical ventures influenced CosmoMoose music, often giving it dramatic, emotional or playful qualities, not always found in electronic music. In addition to using various synth sounds and effects, the music of CosmoMoose frequently incorporates real or recognisable instrument sounds to give the music a more organic or ‘human’ feel.
The main inspiration for Chris’ music is the beauty and splendour of God’s own creation on Earth and way beyond. The main influences for Chris' CosmoMoose music are his musical heroes and electronic pioneers, Vangelis and Jean Michel Jarre, plus more contemporary artists such as Sash! and Daft Punk. Therefore, if you enjoy music from these artists, you'll love the music of CosmoMoose.
