Christian Burns's Posterous

My Dad's Band 'The Signs'. circa 1966

Was helping my dad move house the other week and whilst moving some boxes I found my Dad's first and only 7" single and a scrap book filled with newspaper cuttings from his band The Signs. They released their first single 'Ain't You Got A Heart' on Decca records in 1966. They split soon after because of differences with management and the fact that they were getting ripped off.

He said it was a magical time to be involved in the music scene.

He even shared the stage with The Beatles in one of his earlier bands called 'The Mystery Four' as a nervous 15 year old filling in as one of the other bands that did not turn up..

The single features my dad on lead vocals.

Below are a few words with the man himself, Tony Burns about playing at the world famous 'Cavern Club' and being signed by Dick Row (the first guy to turn down 'The Beatles').

Things changed and he met my Mum and now, retired financial advisor he still makes music in his spare time and yes he uses Logic and has a Mac!

Dad you are a constant inspiration to me.

My dad says they spent their advance on booze and guitars.....I suppose I am a chip off the old block after all.....

Posted August 2, 2010

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Night And Day lyrics.

Ok, here you go. I will post all my lyrics on here from now on.

Available to download on iTunes NOW!

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/night-and-day-ep/id384893475

Night And Day

Your there

Your in the stillness

And I can hardly catch my breath

Cos you have it all

And you've got fire

And I will stop it from burning out

And through this flashing

And through this sound

It will lift us off the ground

With this power

We can be

If we blow the past a side now

I'll stay around the border

I'll keep a close eye on everything

And I'll take electric messages

Because we need them to fix this hole

And through this flashing

And through this sound

It will lift us off the ground

With this power

We can be

If we blow the past a side now

So open up your eyes

And breath in once again

I'm here to tell you

It'll be ok

The sky is empty

Blew it all away

I will protect you

I'll give you my love

And it will stay with you night and day

Posted August 2, 2010

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Thanks for all the questions you sent in to me, I have picked out a selection and answered them below. Sorry if your question didn't make the final cut!

When did u first decide that you wanted to work in music and how did it feel when you got that chance?

I have been into music from an early age, I was in my first band when I was 14 and I suppose I was hooked from then! It's a passion that has grown over the years, there is not a definite moment when I decided I wanted to do it as a career.

What's your favorite part of Manchester?

The northern quarter.

Hey Chris.. Do you have any idea when The Bleachworks are gonna come out with your first album?

Still working on it, hope to have it ready for release in 2011. The Bleachworks is one of a few projects I am working on with an aim to release next year.

Is it true that you have mollusks for hands?

Yes, only on Wednesdays.

BBMAK - will you guys ever reunite?!

No, unless someone offers us lots of money and a private island each.

Tiesto or Armin?

Armesto

Did you study music at university?

No, I never studied music at school, I cant read or write music. And to be honest I don't think its mattered that much to me, everything I do is done by ear. Sometimes its a good thing not knowing what is technically right.

What made you want to be a singer?

The Beatles.

Why do they put holes in crackers?

So that the butter and stick to them.

What's the most embarrassing song you have on your iPod? That you actually enjoy listening to! lol

The Benny Hill theme-tune.

If you could be a chocolate bar which one would you be & why?

I would be a Curly Wurly because when I was not busy being a bar of chocolate I could moonlight as a hamster ladder.

Who's the best celebrity you have ever met?

Henry Winkler, what an inspirational man. Legend. *does the fonz thumb thing and makes the noise*

Posted July 28, 2010

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Excited to announce my collaboration with Armin Van Buuren 'This Light Between Us' is to be part of his 4th studio album 'Mirage' to be released on Sept 10th.

Really excited about this guys!!!! : )

Here is the news from the Armin Van Buuren camp....

It’s the album the entire dance scene has been waiting for. After months of hard work and creativity, the number one DJ in the world delivers his fourth artist album. Armin van Buuren is proud to present to you: ‘Mirage’. Armin:“Mirage has been the biggest project I’ve ever worked on. There’s so many hours in this. Work started two years ago when I actually built a completely new studio for this project. Many new techniques were used and most of all I had so much fun creating this with the many people that are involved. It was a journey, an epic one!”

‘76’, ‘Shivers’ and ‘Imagine’ are still etched in memory of millions of dance music lovers. Fresh memories will be made as soon as the album hits stores on September 10th 2010. ‘Mirage’ reveals a side of Armin his fans haven’t heard yet and takes in its listeners with new and surprising collaborations. Within the 2 years of endless jamming and producing, Armin invited artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ferry Corsten, BT, Nadia Ali, Guy Chambers, Christian Burns and Adam Young of Owl City into his studio.

Mirage will be in stores September 10th 2010.

01. Armin van Buuren feat Susana – Desiderium 207
02. Armin van Buuren – Mirage
03. Armin van Buuren feat Christian Burns – This Light Between Us
04. Armin van Buuren vs Sophie Ellis Bextor – Not Giving Up On Love
05. Armin van Buuren – I Don’t Own You
06 Armin van Buuren – Full Focus
07. Armin van Buuren feat Winter Kills – Take A Moment
08. Armin van Buuren feat Nadia Ali – Feels So Good
09. Armin van Buuren feat Sophie – Virtual Friend
10. Armin van Buuren feat Laura V – Drowning
11. Armin van Buuren feat Ana Criado – Down To Love
12. Armin van Buuren – Coming Home
13. Armin van Buuren feat BT – These Silent Hearts
14. Armin van Buuren – Orbion
15. Armin van Buuren vs Ferry Corsten – Minack
16. Armin van Buuren feat Adam Young – Youtopia

Posted July 23, 2010

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What is it about the English summer that I love?

I remember as a kid, well for most of the summer holidays anyway, playing out in the street, in the woods, in an old abandoned factory but playing in the sun! I dunno, it seems that this last few years there has been more rain than sun over here in the UK. I am writing this as its raining, ok and it's been raining solidly for 5 days here now but COME ON mother nature!!! Please, I want to be out in the woods, in the garden anywhere as long as it's in the sun! I know this post makes me sound like an old moaning fart but I just had to share this with you, I have self diagnosed myself with S.A.D.
I just hope this year it does not rain from July to September like it did last year

I blame The Cheeky Girls, ever since they came on the scene doing their silly little stupid dance a few years ago the rain started......

Thanks. End of rant.
Here is a picture of some sun to remind myself and anybody else who lives in northern England what it looks like.
Ciao.