CHRISTOPHE LEBLED
(Keyboards, Soundscapes, Guest Arranger)
“The future of humanity will certainly go through the conquest of new planets far from our solar system. Proxima Centauri b is certainly the exoplanet most suited to accommodate a human colony in the course of the 22nd century… But before embarking on this wonderful space adventure we need everything possible to preserve the balance and the majesty of which has greeted life for millions of years. This is the land of our ancestors and it deserves that we respect it as they have done for thousands of years. Some tribes all around the globe still know how to use the treasures it contains for food or medicine. Our ultra-consumer appetite pushes us to gradually destroy our environment. Soon 10 billion people will seek to feed themselves and draw in the final resources; a single drop of water and the slightest ears of wheat to survive. Before reaching the point of no return we must teach to future generations the importance of preserving our natural environment and find sustainable solutions to living with the animal and plant Kingdoms. This musical project is proof that united together we are able to awaken our consciences.”
Christophe Lebled has worked with ‘YES’ singer Jon Anderson a number of times over the years, more recently providing instrumentals for Jon Anderson’s prized concept album Survival & Other Stories. Jon again requested Christophe to collaborate on ‘Race to the End’ for the Olympic Games in London 2012. He plays a big tribute to Vangelis while keeping within the same melody and intricate harmony structures of Vangelis compositions; the sound and atmosphere are uniquely his own, which makes a masterful re-creation to compliment the graceful soundscape of composer Vangelis. Christophe Lebled not only re-creates the sound of Vangelis, but rivals the composer in effect with some areas on this fine tribute release.
Jon Anderson, who had joined with Vangelis years ago going by the musician title ‘Jon & Vangelis’ had this to say about Christophe Lebled’s release Tribute to Vangelis: “It has been almost impossible to find a musician who can make music as Vangelis does, and here we have Chris Lebled, a wonderful music man very capable of morphing into many styles of music, and sound very unique at the same time. I have a wonderful energy with Chris, and feel blessed to enjoy a rich working relationship.” Christophe Lebled is honored also to be a member of the professional society ‘Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music’ (SACEM).
