Christopher Parris is definitely not your average musician. An ancient wisdom modern day reflection kind of storyteller, this progressive folk artist from Tunbridge Wells, England, with a penchant for music that seeks to bridge that gap. His sound is described as ‘higher vibrational music’ a term that invites listeners on a personal growth and transformational journey through a very spiritual experience.
His debut album, Living Through the Twilight of the Kali Yuga, includes a standout track in his recent single, ‘Golden Sunrise of the Summerlands.’ It’s not just a song, it’s a gateway to a beautiful, lush, uplifting sound underpinned by acoustic guitar, ethereal slide guitar and great harmonies. It’s hard to think of a single element of this track that isn’t meticulously crafted to elicit hope and introspection, really embodying the feeling and symbolism of a ‘golden sunrise’.
Christopher’s work is deeply personal experiences, including a major awakening at Stonehenge. Theses themes of healing, evolution and unity are channeled directly into his music. We sat down with Christopher to discuss the creative process behind “Golden Sunrise of the Summerlands,” its powerful meaning, and what fans can expect from Christopher’s upcoming work.
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Congratulations on your latest single! Can you tell us about the inspiration behind Golden Sunrise of the Summerlands?
In 2018 my two best friends in the world guided me to Stonehenge for the summer solstice ceremony, where I experienced what I would describe as a physiological and frequential alteration within the cellular make up of my being, turning me into a vegetarian overnight, ultimately healing me after years of horrendous physical and mental health issues caused by diet.
Tragically within just over a year, my two best friends were both gone and left me and the world behind, my cosmic family were no longer with me. One way of keeping my head above water was diving deeper into researching and studying as much as I possibly could about structures like Stonehenge, ancient megaliths, pyramids, ancient esoteric wisdom and teachings.
Gathering as much information as I could, it was clear that something tremendously supernatural and profound had happened to me, and it changed everything. My awakening at Stonehenge lit a spark in me, there is so much knowledge about our reality and our universe that has been kept hidden and there are ways to heal the body, mind and soul.
I had suffered for many years being out of balance, all of a sudden my health was dramatically improving and in the midst of grief Golden Sunrise was a way of me seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
The title is evocative and poetic. What does it symbolize, and how did you come up with it?
The summer solstice at Stonehenge was the most powerful activation of my life, a new dawn. Summerlands is a druidic term for heaven or paradise. We’re coming into a new era, it’s an invitation to transcend the illusion.
How does Golden Sunrise of the Summerlands fit within your body of work? Is it a continuation of previous themes or a departure?
It’s from my debut solo album, it represents my sound well, although my repertoire is very dynamic and I’ve got a whole load more material coming soon that I believe takes things to another level. It was my old psychedelic rock band Sarah Tonin that played near Stonehenge at the spring equinox and summer solstice of 2018. So yes the acoustic sound with natural instruments was a tangent from loud rock music but a natural progression with the times and a well needed one.
The track title hints at vivid imagery. How does the music capture the essence of a “golden sunrise”?
The percussion and congas certainly bring an earthly sound, the shimmering electric guitars create a magical luminescent quality and with some wonderful harmonies it all reaches a deeply satisfying crescendo. There is hope on the horizon, because not everything is what it seems.
What genre influences can listeners expect in this single? Did you experiment with any new sounds or styles?
You could describe it as folk, americana, country, rock with a 21st century twist. My friends and I play what comes naturally. Most of the time the songs come through by themselves and it’s best not to get in the way.
Are there any specific lyrics or lines in Golden Sunrise of the Summerlands that holds particular significance for you?
‘We’re beginning to see through the veil, soon it will be time to set sail.’ Life is an ever unfolding dream of self realisation and layer upon layer of expanded awareness. There is so much astonishing knowledge coming through, and we’re just getting started.
What was the creative process like for this single? Did it come together easily, or did it challenge you in unexpected ways?
The song was recorded live with acoustic and singing together so it has that organic live feel. The instrumentation was all arranged very naturally, my friends are super talented and the layers of sound scape magic came together wonderfully. They’re my favourite people in the world to be playing music with 🙂
Looking back, what was the most rewarding part of creating Golden Sunrise of the Summerlands?
Not only because of this beautiful liberating sound my friends and I had created, but I released it on an album called Living Through The Twilight Of The Kali Yuga on the winter solstice on 2022. My own personal deadline was by the end of 2022.
Why? For months I had been studying the phenomena from India called Yuga cycles which is the study of geometric patterns and proportions throughout time and space and is a vast, intricate, mathematically verifiable and profoundly life changing area of wisdom. According to this knowledge the Kali Yuga ends in 2442, I figured out that 2022 was 420 years from the end of the cycle, and 7 x 6 x 10 is 420, so that year was geometrically in resonance with the Yuga cycles themselves.
I saw this as the way in which I would create a timeline, so I could release a series of albums that would reflect these unfolding times. That is exactly what I’m doing. In 2024, working with famous producer Dave Eringa I released The True Nature Of Time, and now I’m deep into the third album which is super exciting. All because of the debut album being released on 21/12/22.
How does your personal life or environment influence your music, particularly this single?
The songs I write or channel are an expression of my deepest inner most feelings. They are deeply personal which makes them universal. My journey and story come out in my songs and Golden Sunrise Of The Summerlands, along with many other songs of mine have kept me going through the darkest moments in my life and given me strength when I was weak, hope when I was afraid and joy when I was sad.
It truly has been the music that has kept me going. I’m now here to share these wonderful creations with humanity. I currently have nearly four albums worth of material to share with the world and I’m here to help raise frequencies. Let’s do this!
Do you have plans to perform Golden Sunrise Of The Summerlands live? What can fans expect from your live performances?
I always have Golden Sunrise Of The Summerlands in my live set, it’s a good opener. Expect to hear messages you’ve never heard before, ultimately it’s all good news, so come and see!! 🙂
Is there anything you’d like your fans to know about the journey of creating this single?
I have profoundly healed myself and raised my frequency through the music I am creating, the process has helped me remember our true power and I am here to share these creations with the world. There is a solution and it’s underway.
