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Beyond...See
Beyond
See Beyond
Meant For Each Other
Who Says
From The Bottom Of My Heart
Mystery Healer
Lavender White
Gone
Along The Way
Takin' Its Own Sweet Time
Riddle Of The River
Don't Mind Me
Mystic Mountain Moogie
Loss Of The Lonely
Taos
Worthy
In And Out Of My Life
Angel Light
Keeper Of The Flame |
An 18-song solo album where all instrumentation, arrangements, harmonies and recording are by Chris with his rich melodic vocals and multi-layered
acoustic guitar arrangements.
Insightful lyrics and intricate guitar playing create an intimate atmosphere where, lyrically, there is always light at the end of the tunnel!
"Van Cleave's voice is clear and expressive, providing fertile ground for his lush lyrical landscape....With a range that slides easily from bass to tenor, he is compared to Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, or Dan Fogelberg. For relaxing and insightful music, I recommend the beautiful "Lavender White," the lifting "Riddle of the River," and a cool-pickin' instrumental "Mystic Mountain Moogie."
Eric Worden, Port Folio Weekly
(February 3-9, 1998)
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Stalkin'
A Country Smile
Hold On to Your Dreams
The Only Reason
Destiny
Love's On The Line
Still Ringin' True
Blue Texas Moon
Just Don't Hang Up
One Way Street
Laugh With You
Simply Love
Every Now And Then
Seeing Your Life Through A Song
Sleepwalker
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Originally
released as a cassette album, Stalkin’ A Country Smile
is now re-mixed and digitally mastered for CD. This album features
several brilliant musicians recording with Chris in England. It
leans towards positive, cross-over, country with an eclectic mix of stylistic
influences and rhythms. His lyrical perspectives on relationships
include the deep joys of love, being hung up on, playfully suggestive
lyrics, being left out on a limb, the death of a loved one, being
true to oneself
and more.
"With timelessly crafted songs
as powerfully emotive as "Laugh With You" and "Simply
Love", and a voice that simultaneously encompasses the power
of Scott Walker with the tenderness of Jackson Browne..."
Johnny Black, music journalist
(Q Magazine, Insight, Hi Fi News)
Full review
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RISE
ABOVE The Veil
Is Lifting...
Jesce Sole*
Make This Will
To Forgive
Rise Above
Always My Love
New Beginnings
*Jesce Sole (ASCAP) |
The first six minutes of the album blends a chant The Veil is
Lifting, written by Chris, into a powerfully uplifting chant
- Jesce Sole: an adaptation of a traditional Neapolitan
chant by John La Barbera and Alessandra Belloni from their folk
opera Stabat Mater in which Chris performed as Jesus at
the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York in 1998.
An album purposefully created for those wanting to heal relationships, meditate, pray or realign priorities - with songs at the end that increase the tempo - to inspire new beginnings!
Chris' melodic voice, overtoned with his rich harmonies, soothe, heal
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JOURNEYS WITH THE
HEART IN MIND
Journeys With The Heart In Mind
Kaleidoscope
Brakenwood *
Time and Time Again
Love Living In You
Last Call
In Light Of Loving Deeper
Glastonbury *
Northern Lights
Out Of The Clear Blue
My Old Friend
Turning It Over
* Flute by Tim
Wheater
Album cover art of Gandalf by James
Yax
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Recorded in London, in between performing in the West End productions of "Les Miserables" and then "Chess", the "Journeys ..." album is a soothing, "sit by the fire" musical journey through the peaks and valleys of love, life and relationships.
Melodic, rich vocals, and intricate guitar work are interlaced with the beautiful flute of Tim Wheater and piano by Simon Lee. Chris' seven year sojourn in England created the inspiration for songs from mystical "Glastonbury" and imaginary "Brackenwood".
For those going through the loss of a love relationship, his power-ballad "Love Living In You" may help lead you through.
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Christmas
Presence The
Gift
It's Constantly Christmas
Friends Sharing Christmas
He Will Be Here For Christmas
Is There Any Room At Your Inn?
Even The Lion Shall Lay Down
... With The Lamb
The Reflection
The Great Invocation
Pilgrim Of Light
The 23rd Psalm
Sojourn To I AM
May I Be An Instrument
A Golden Christmas |
In 1983 Chris wrote a "to-do" list of yet to accomplish items, on which he added "write a Christmas song". That evening seven songs came through in one night. These, and five of his other original songs, were recorded and produced in collaboration with a talented group of friends in Virginia Beach within two months prior to Christmas that year. These songs were then performed with heartwarming celebration by Chris and friends to outreach groups in the community: prisons, hospitals, retirement homes, teenage centers, etc., a tradition continued annually since its inception.
An additional song "A Golden Christmas" (recorded while on tour with the British cast of
"Jesus Christ Superstar") was added later.
This album has become a perennial favorite and features refreshingly new Christmas music in a variety of styles, including gospel, country, jazz, and folk: all joyfully laced with inspirational lyrics. Also included are Chris' highly praised musical renditions of "The 23rd Psalm" and "The Great Invocation".
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Troubadour
Knight
There's A Story Breaking
Draw The Light
In The Center Of Forever
The Life Of Chivalry
Will's Dragon Battle
Make This Will
Let Me Live Up To This Life
My Friend
It's Up To You |
TROUBADOUR KNIGHT
is a new multi-media musical in development. It was scripted, composed,
directed and performed by Chris at the University of Virginia in March
2002. It is a tale of chivalry, of the French troubadour knight, Arnaut
Daniel, mentoring a modern day singer/songwriter. This musical was
Chris’ first project to explore the role of synaesthesia in
the performing arts. All instumentation and vocals created and performed
by Chris. |
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Cassette Albums:
The Davidson Affair |
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The "Davidson Affair" is currently out of production,
but this album can be made to order with an approximate four week
turn around. |
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The
Davidson Affair (1982)
Overture
History Repeating Itself
Emmanuel
Baptism Song
Initiation Of Joe Davidson
Why Did I Come Here
There's A Greater World
...Than This
I Can Walk
Could It Be
The Divine Lover
What Can I Do
Will You Also Go Away
All These Things And More
Remember Me
So Send I You
What Have I Done
Thomas' Doubt
God Is Alive And Well
Emmanuel Reprise |
A musical, re-telling
of the story of Jesus in modern day settings, scripted by the late
philosopher Paul Solomon, with music composed by Chris Van Cleave
and performed by the original cast. |
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