
An interview with Christopher Booth who created a channel on YouTube called By, Christopher. His first album was named Journeys and can be found on his YouTube Channel. Journeys was released in 2001 and coincided with the 9/11 tragedies. Because of the calm and soothing nature of the Journeys album he was invited on local TV and radio to play his music. Christopher had tremendous success on a local level. He found though that he was not a fan of being in the spotlight, but loved writing music. He turned to teaching and has been teaching on and off for many years.
Christopher and his partner recently had a baby girl. Part of his inspiration for doing the 2nd album is his daughter, Winter Skye. COVID shifted the direction of how he would introduce the 2nd album. He added photography and poetry and this creative addition adds a soothing and more ethereal feeling.
The mental health aspect comes from Christopher's own family history particularly his mom who suffered with depression. Also, losing two uncles to depression, as well as others who have Bi-polar. Christopher's Mom always encouraged his music as it had a soothing effect on her. She passed away from cancer in 2012. He knows she would have loved to have been around to hear this new album, A Reflection Of Time.
A Reflection of Time is very much a personal album. Christopher wrote it in a way that hopefully many people can relate to. Especially the poetry. He wants to be able to have an impact on those who have mental health challenges. COVID has obviously brought new challenges to peoples lives who normally wouldn’t be classified as having mental health issues. That is where he feels his music really reaches, especially now.
One question Christopher gets a lot is “where can I buy your music?” As you will learn, he doesn't sell it. He sees his music and talent as a gift from the universe and is something to be shared. So instead he takes a “Play it forward” approach. Christopher asks if his music brought positivity into their day to pass it on to someone else they know. And who doesn’t know someone that could use some extra relaxation?
Connect with Christopher Booth on these platforms:
YouTube: YouTube.com/byChristopher
Instagram: @awakenmusicproductions
Twitter: @byChristopher1
LinkedIn: Christopher Booth