Chris Birkett, a legendary musical icon has released his new single “ABOVE THE CLOUDS” from his latest album THE VOICE.
True to his signature style, Birkett weaves together elements of rock, pop, and world music, combining rich, guitar-driven instrumentation with an emotive vocal performance that speaks directly to the human experience. Birkett is a world-renowned producer, composer, and singer-songwriter currently based in Toronto, Canada.
Chris Birkett
Over a career spanning several decades, his studio expertise has helped shape soundscapes for global icons including Dexys Midnight Runners, Alison Moyet, Mel Brooks, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Steve Earl, Sinead O’Connor, Buffy Sainte Marie and many more.
As a solo artist, he regularly releases original music characterized by powerful messaging, exquisite arrangements, and a distinct blend of genre-crossing instrumentation. Renowned globally for his master engineering and production work on iconic, multi-platinum hits—including Sinéad O’Connor’s monumental #1 single “Nothing Compares 2 U” and Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Juno Award winning albums Power in the Blood and Medicine Songs, he has also collaborated with elite industry giants like Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, and Sting.
Recently recognized by Johnny Depp’s The People’s Artist initiative for his exceptional musicianship, Birkett continues to prove that his talents extend far beyond the producer’s chair. This song came to Chris while he was on his way to record with Buffy Sainte Marie in Hawaii. He had to land in LA to change planes. As the plane approached LA at 33,000 feet he noticed the beautiful blue sunny sky. The plane descended through storm clouds to a rainy, dark and stormy day underneath.
The thought came to him that we live our lives under the clouds of fear and doubt, but the light is always present inside of us.
Listen to Above The Clouds – Single by Chris Birkett | Spotify
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