Christopher Schreiner

Christopher Schreiner
Christopher Schreiner

Christopher Schreiner at Bryant Park
July 2008
Background information
Birth name Christopher Andrew Schreiner
Born 16 February 1983 (1983-02-16) (age 28)
Norwalk, United States
Genres Blues-rock, jazz fusion, instrumental rock, Avant-Garde
Occupations Musician, Composer
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2005–present
Labels ESC Records
Website www.whostheguy.com
Notable instruments
D'Pergo JK Classic

Christopher Schreiner is an American composer/guitarist. He was born on February 16, 1983.

He was described by the Wall Street Journal as “spacey, quietly flashy and intense.” [1] Perfect Porridge called him “the epitome of a Berklee trained guitarist.”[2]

Guitar International said that “Schreiner’s guitar work blends together modern rock-fusion elements with bluesy, jazz based harmonies and melodic material. Songs like “Icarus” draw up images of Vai, Satriani, Holdsworth, Metheny and Scott Henderson, with just enough Malmsteeneqsue sweep picking to keep shred heads happy, an homage to the diversity in Schreiner’s playing and in his musical influences. Overall Schreiner’s guitar playing is sophisticated, energetic and aurally stimulating…”.[3]

Contents

Career

Schreiner released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008. The track "Icarus" earned him a spot as one of ten finalists for Guitar Player Magazine’s Guitar Superstar Competition in 2008 at the Great American Music Hall.[4]

Influences

Before enrolling at Berklee College of Music Schreiner studied with Jim Hall.[5]

Equipment

Schreiner is endorsed by Bogner Amplification,[6] GHS (strings) and JAM Pedals.[7]

Other Notable Appearances

Schreiner was a child model, perhaps most widely recognized as the kid on the Alpha-Bits cereal box in 1994.[8]

Awards

Los Angeles Music Awards: Instrumental Artist of the Year - nominee 2009

Los Angeles Music Awards: Instrumental Artist of the Year – nominee 2010 [9]

Muse’s Muse Editors Choice Award: Best Instrumental – winner - An Interlude In Bléu 2009 [10]

Malibu Music Awards: Best Instrumental winner – Icarus 2009 [11]

Mid Atlantic Songwriting Competition – Honorable Mention – Icarus 2009

Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition: finalist 2008 [4]

Urban Music Award: America’s Next Urban Superstar – finalist 2009 [12]

Discography

Only Human – 2008 [13]

Compilations Mahavishnu Re Defined Vol. 2 - 2010 [14]

References

  1. ^ Fusilli, Jim (2008-09-16). "A Guitar Contest With a Winning Surprise". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122152806462940463.html?mod=article-outset-box#articleTabs%3Darticle. 
  2. ^ "the guy : "Icarus" (mp3)". Perfect Porridge. 2009-02/24. http://www.perfectporridge.com/2009/02/24/the-guy-icarus-mp3. 
  3. ^ "The Guy Only Human Album Review". Guitar International. 2010-02-11. http://modernguitarist.guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/02/11/theguy. 
  4. ^ a b "Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist". Musical Escapades. 2008-10-10. http://www.musicalescapades.com/rising-stars-india/chris-schreiner-guitar-player-usa.htm. 
  5. ^ "Berklee Alum Notes". Berklee College of Music. 2010-02-07. http://www.berklee.edu/bt/214/alumnotes.html. 
  6. ^ "Bogner Featured USA Artists". Bogner Amplification. 2008-04-07. http://www.bogneramplification.com/customshop/ArtistInfo.php. 
  7. ^ "JAM Pedals Featured USA Artists". JAM Pedals. 2008-04-07. http://www.jampedals.com/index.php?page=usa&hl=en_GB. 
  8. ^ "Alpha-Bits Cereal". Post Cereal. 1994-06-14. http://www.whostheguy.com/content/view/17/41/lang,english/. 
  9. ^ "Los Angeles Music Awards 2010". LA Music Awards. 2010-03-08. http://www.myspace.com/lamusicawards. 
  10. ^ "Muse's Muse Awards". Muse's Muse. 2009-11-09. http://www.musesmuse.com/2009MusesMuseAwards.pdf. 
  11. ^ "Malibu Music Awards". Malibu Music Awards. 2009-09-09. http://www.malibumusicawards.com. 
  12. ^ "Urban Music Awards". Urban Music Awards 2009. 2009-07-18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-ZfsXX1oc. 
  13. ^ "the guy Only Human Album". Only Human. 2008-08-12. http://www.whostheguy.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,flypage.tpl/product_id,17/category_id,6/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,45/. 
  14. ^ "ESC Records". MAHAVISHNU RE-DEFINED II. 2010-04-22. http://www.esc-records.de/public/artist/releaseset_en.php?subby=3&cd=88&artist=101. 

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