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His songs have been featured in popular TV shows and films, earning him a dedicated fan base worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his musical talents, Chris is also passionate about giving back to the community. He actively supports various charitable organizations through benefit concerts and donations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bound-to-rise","title":"Bound to Rise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBound to Rise\u003c\/em\u003e is the debut album from Leeds based, Yorkshire born artist \u003cstrong\u003eChris Brain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Recorded onto analog tape, the album consists of 10 live performances that offer an enthralling meditation on nature, with glimpses of the confessional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded at The Nave in Leeds with producer Tom Orrell (Koyo, Weirds, Wandering Monster), \u003cem\u003eBound to Rise\u003c\/em\u003e is a debut that captures the shoulder-to-shoulder warmth of a live setting. 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His much-anticipated second album, \u003ci\u003eSteady Away\u003c\/i\u003e, moves inward and takes on a\nmore self- reflective quality, whilst retaining glimmers of soaring figures and\npastoral imagery.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrain's distinctive warm vocal and finger- picked guitar style are sustained\nalongside expansive strings and delicate piano arrangements, taking shape\nthrough evolving and introspective impressions on tenderness, loss, pain and awe\nin nature.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album was recorded at The Nave, an old refurbished church which is now a\nstudio. 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