Champlin Williams Friestedt (USA)

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Champlin Williams Friestedt - CWF (2015)













Year : 2015
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 145 mb

Bio:

William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born May 21, 1947, Oakland, California) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.

Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960, Santa Monica, California, United States), is an American rock singer and film score composer best known for his work in the rock band Toto. He is the son of film composer John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruick and the grandson of jazz drummer Johnny Williams and actors Melville Ruick and Lurene Tuttle.

Guitarist, composer, producer, major label recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews and were called ‘best Westcoast records’ in years. Peter has recently toured with Chicago singer Bill Champlin, Toto singer Joseph Williams and Michael Ruff.

Album:

"CWF" is the studio debut album released today from the West Coast AOR supergroup teaming up Toto’s Joseph Williams, former Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin and guitarist/producer Peter Friestedt: CHAMPLIN WILLIAMS FRIESTEDT. The trio have released a live CD / DVD (featured on the blog) already and Williams & Friestedt released a cracking AOR album a few years ago on the same label; AOR HEAVEN Records.There are some very Toto sounding songs on here like ‘Runaway’ and ‘Aria’, not just because of Joseph Williams vocals, but the music is like classic Toto, plenty of layered music and attention to detail on every note used. TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist / producer Peter Friestedt for a new remarkable AOR release following the success with the »Live In Concert« DVD that made it all the way to the top on the Swedish Chart! In 2012 Champlin / Willams / Friestedt played a sold out Scandinavian tour and during this time the first recordings of the »CWF« album took place. The new album also includes contributions from Steve Porcaro of TOTO, Randy Goodrum (TOTO, Chicago), Will Champlin and Tamara Champlin. Champlin says: »I've been involved with a project that includes me, Peter Friestedt a great guitarist and producer from Sweden, and Joseph Williams, the singer of TOTO! I was pretty knocked out by the stuff. I'd almost forgotten how good it was when we did it. There are great songs and even better performances on this album, and I know you'll love it It's rare for me to be involved with a project and be surprised by how good it is. This one will knock you out.« Joseph Williams is the lead vocalist with Grammy winning US band TOTO. He has been busy as a composer of film and drama scores, as a session vocalist, backing singer and can be heard in Disney's animated feature film »The Lion King« as singing voice of the adult Simba (»Hakuna Matata« and »Can You Feel The Love Tonight«).  Guitarist, producer & recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums »LA Project« (2002) and »LA Project II« (2008) that got top reviews. Peter has been a busy sessionplayer playin on records with David Foster and Fergie Frederiksen and touring Europe and Japan with Joseph Williams with who he also released the »Williams / Friestedt« album that was a top 40 hit in Scandinavia! Bill Champlin was the lead singer of the legendary band Chicago for more than 25 years, and is a founding member of the band Sons of Champlin. Champlin has written Grammy award winning songs for Earth Wind & Fire and George Benson, and worked with countless artists including Elton John, The Doobie Brothers and Steve Lukather of TOTO.

Line Up:

Joseph Williams: lead & backing vocals (Ex-TOTO)
Bill Champlin: lead & backing vocals, keyboards (Ex-CHICAGO)
Peter Friestedt: guitars, bass, keyboards
Steve Porcaro: keyboards, synth bass
Randy Goodrum: keyboards, backing vocals
Will Champlin: harmony vocals
Tamara Champlin: backing vocals
Per Mathisen: bass
Herman Matthews: drums

Tracklist:

01. Runaway
02. Aria
03. Still Around
04. All that I want
05. Carry On
06. Nightfly
07. Hearts At War
08. After the Love Has Gone
09. RIvers Of Fear
10. Evermore

+ Video "ARIA Feat Steve Porcaro" (Official Video)




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Champlin Williams Friestedt - 10 Miles (2018)











Year : 2018
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front + Video
Size : 105 mb

Bio:

William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born May 21, 1947, Oakland, California) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.

Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960, Santa Monica, California, United States), is an American rock singer and film score composer best known for his work in the rock band Toto. He is the son of film composer John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruick and the grandson of jazz drummer Johnny Williams and actors Melville Ruick and Lurene Tuttle.

Guitarist, composer, producer, major label recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews and were called ‘best Westcoast records’ in years. Peter has recently toured with Chicago singer Bill Champlin, Toto singer Joseph Williams and Michael Ruff.

Album:

Again Toto singer Joseph Williams teams up with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist / producer Peter Friestedt for a new remarkable AOR release following the success with the album CWF and the "Live In Concert" DVD that made it all the way to the top on the Swedish Chart.A must for classic AOR fans.

Line Up:

Guitars, Producer – Peter Friestedt
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Producer – Bill Champlin
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Producer – Joseph Williams
Steve Porcaro - Bass
John "Jr" Robinson - Drums
Frank Ådahl - guest Vocals

Tracklist:

01. 10 Miles
02. Amanda's Disguise
03. Lavender Moon
04. Ocean Drive
05. Letter to God (Unplugged)
06. Aria (Radio Edit)

+ Video "10 Miles" (Official Video)




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Champlin Williams Friestedt - II (2020)













Year : 2020
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 109 mb

Bio:

William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born May 21, 1947, Oakland, California) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960, Santa Monica, California, United States), is an American rock singer and film score composer best known for his work in the rock band Toto. He is the son of film composer John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruick and the grandson of jazz drummer Johnny Williams and actors Melville Ruick and Lurene Tuttle.Guitarist, composer, producer, major label recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews and were called ‘best Westcoast records’ in years. Peter has recently toured with Chicago singer Bill Champlin, Toto singer Joseph Williams and Michael Ruff.

Album:

This is a simply luscious album if you love smooth velvety AOR that occasionally dips a toe into the soothing warm West Coast waters to deliver a gentle mellow vibe. The project’s sophomore release again sees TOTO singer Joseph Williams team up with former Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist/Producer Peter Friestedt for another stunning result. There’s even a cameo by Michael McDonald on the single ‘Love In The World.’‘Runaway’ that opens might even be the feistiest slice of AOR here, it’s certainly got bite along with a silky smooth AOR finish. ’10 Miles’ that follows is a beautifully constructed song with lilting guitar soothing keys and a real feel of the classic TOTO AOR sound. And on cue Michael McDonald adds his soulful vocal to ‘Love in the World’ – a golden low key duet full of soul and jazzy guitar and a chilled lounge groove.After plenty of variety ‘Amanda’s Disguise’ is yet another change of perspective: it has a bit of fire, a little left field jazz in the verses but the intertwined melodies of the chorus and the keys really make it.There’s a touch of Chicago about ‘Between the Lines’ and the Dianne Warren penned ‘Look Away’ is as smooth and soothing as can be. And the rest is just as luxurious and ridiculously well constructed with ‘All That I Want’ showing progressive traits; and ‘Restless Love’ adding some luscious melodies.The only song I’m not that partial to is the version of ‘Price Of Love’ that appears here, sure it’s Rockier than most here but being a big fan of the original version I heard way back in the early 90’s recorded by Baton Rouge this version in comparison falls away a little, though interestingly it features a lead vocal by Tamara Champlin who actually co-wrote the song.That just leaves us with the closer ‘Sometimes You Win’ which is one of my favourite here – a beautiful almost jazzy swing infects the West Coast drive, and leaves you with the prefect ending to an album meant for those quiet moments. Not one for the rockers for sure but like their debut another great slice of laid back velvety AOR.

Line Up:

Guitars, Producer – Peter Friestedt
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Producer – Bill Champlin
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Producer – Joseph Williams

Tracklist:

01. Runaway Dancer
02. 10 Miles
03. Love In The World
04. Amanda's Disguise
05. Between The Lines
06. Look Away
07. All That I Want
08. Restless Love
09. Price Of Love
10. Sometimes You Win




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Champlin Williams Friestedt - II (Japan Blu-Spec CD2 Edition) (2020)













Year : 2020 (Japan Blu-Spec CD2 Edition) (2020)
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 138 mb

Bio:

William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born May 21, 1947, Oakland, California) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960, Santa Monica, California, United States), is an American rock singer and film score composer best known for his work in the rock band Toto. He is the son of film composer John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruick and the grandson of jazz drummer Johnny Williams and actors Melville Ruick and Lurene Tuttle.Guitarist, composer, producer, major label recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews and were called ‘best Westcoast records’ in years. Peter has recently toured with Chicago singer Bill Champlin, Toto singer Joseph Williams and Michael Ruff.

Album:

This is a simply luscious album if you love smooth velvety AOR that occasionally dips a toe into the soothing warm West Coast waters to deliver a gentle mellow vibe. The project’s sophomore release again sees TOTO singer Joseph Williams team up with former Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist/Producer Peter Friestedt for another stunning result. There’s even a cameo by Michael McDonald on the single ‘Love In The World.’‘Runaway’ that opens might even be the feistiest slice of AOR here, it’s certainly got bite along with a silky smooth AOR finish. ’10 Miles’ that follows is a beautifully constructed song with lilting guitar soothing keys and a real feel of the classic TOTO AOR sound. And on cue Michael McDonald adds his soulful vocal to ‘Love in the World’ – a golden low key duet full of soul and jazzy guitar and a chilled lounge groove.After plenty of variety ‘Amanda’s Disguise’ is yet another change of perspective: it has a bit of fire, a little left field jazz in the verses but the intertwined melodies of the chorus and the keys really make it.There’s a touch of Chicago about ‘Between the Lines’ and the Dianne Warren penned ‘Look Away’ is as smooth and soothing as can be. And the rest is just as luxurious and ridiculously well constructed with ‘All That I Want’ showing progressive traits; and ‘Restless Love’ adding some luscious melodies.The only song I’m not that partial to is the version of ‘Price Of Love’ that appears here, sure it’s Rockier than most here but being a big fan of the original version I heard way back in the early 90’s recorded by Baton Rouge this version in comparison falls away a little, though interestingly it features a lead vocal by Tamara Champlin who actually co-wrote the song.That just leaves us with the closer ‘Sometimes You Win’ which is one of my favourite here – a beautiful almost jazzy swing infects the West Coast drive, and leaves you with the prefect ending to an album meant for those quiet moments. Not one for the rockers for sure but like their debut another great slice of laid back velvety AOR.

Line Up:

Guitars, Producer – Peter Friestedt
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Producer – Bill Champlin
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Producer – Joseph Williams

production:

Cover [Front Cover] – Arnaud Leger
Layout – John The Fisherman
Liner Notes – 金澤寿和*
Mastered By – Åke Linton
Mixed By – Bo Savik (tracks: 6, 10), Ronny Lahti (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 9)
Musician [Additional Musician], Bass – Johan Granström
Producer [Produced By] – Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, Peter Friestedt

Tracklist:

01. Runaway Dancer
02. 10 Miles
03. Love In The World
04. Amanda's Disguise
05. Between The Lines
06. Look Away
07. All That I Want
08. Restless Love
09. Price Of Love
10. Sometimes You Win
11. Love In The World (Album Version) (Japan Bonus Track)
12. Letter To God (Unplugged) (Japan Bonus Track)
13. Aria (Radio Edit) (Japan Bonus Track)




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Champlin Williams Friestedt - CWF (2015) (Japan Blu-Spec CD2 Edition 2021)













Year : 2015 (Japan Blu-Spec CD2 Edition 2021)
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 165 mb

Bio:

William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born May 21, 1947, Oakland, California) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.

Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960, Santa Monica, California, United States), is an American rock singer and film score composer best known for his work in the rock band Toto. He is the son of film composer John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruick and the grandson of jazz drummer Johnny Williams and actors Melville Ruick and Lurene Tuttle.

Guitarist, composer, producer, major label recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews and were called ‘best Westcoast records’ in years. Peter has recently toured with Chicago singer Bill Champlin, Toto singer Joseph Williams and Michael Ruff.

Album:

New Japan edition with 6 bonus tracks."CWF" is the studio debut album released today from the West Coast AOR supergroup teaming up Toto’s Joseph Williams, former Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin and guitarist/producer Peter Friestedt: CHAMPLIN WILLIAMS FRIESTEDT. The trio have released a live CD / DVD (featured on the blog) already and Williams & Friestedt released a cracking AOR album a few years ago on the same label; AOR HEAVEN Records.There are some very Toto sounding songs on here like ‘Runaway’ and ‘Aria’, not just because of Joseph Williams vocals, but the music is like classic Toto, plenty of layered music and attention to detail on every note used. TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist / producer Peter Friestedt for a new remarkable AOR release following the success with the »Live In Concert« DVD that made it all the way to the top on the Swedish Chart! In 2012 Champlin / Willams / Friestedt played a sold out Scandinavian tour and during this time the first recordings of the »CWF« album took place. The new album also includes contributions from Steve Porcaro of TOTO, Randy Goodrum (TOTO, Chicago), Will Champlin and Tamara Champlin. Champlin says: »I've been involved with a project that includes me, Peter Friestedt a great guitarist and producer from Sweden, and Joseph Williams, the singer of TOTO! I was pretty knocked out by the stuff. I'd almost forgotten how good it was when we did it. There are great songs and even better performances on this album, and I know you'll love it It's rare for me to be involved with a project and be surprised by how good it is. This one will knock you out.« Joseph Williams is the lead vocalist with Grammy winning US band TOTO. He has been busy as a composer of film and drama scores, as a session vocalist, backing singer and can be heard in Disney's animated feature film »The Lion King« as singing voice of the adult Simba (»Hakuna Matata« and »Can You Feel The Love Tonight«).  Guitarist, producer & recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums »LA Project« (2002) and »LA Project II« (2008) that got top reviews. Peter has been a busy sessionplayer playin on records with David Foster and Fergie Frederiksen and touring Europe and Japan with Joseph Williams with who he also released the »Williams / Friestedt« album that was a top 40 hit in Scandinavia! Bill Champlin was the lead singer of the legendary band Chicago for more than 25 years, and is a founding member of the band Sons of Champlin. Champlin has written Grammy award winning songs for Earth Wind & Fire and George Benson, and worked with countless artists including Elton John, The Doobie Brothers and Steve Lukather of TOTO.

Line Up:

Joseph Williams: lead & backing vocals (Ex-TOTO)
Bill Champlin: lead & backing vocals, keyboards (Ex-CHICAGO)
Peter Friestedt: guitars, bass, keyboards
Steve Porcaro: keyboards, synth bass
Randy Goodrum: keyboards, backing vocals
Will Champlin: harmony vocals
Tamara Champlin: backing vocals
Per Mathisen: bass
Herman Matthews: drums

Tracklist:

01. Runaway
02. Aria
03. Still Around
04. All that I want
05. Carry On
06. Nightfly
07. Hearts At War
08. After the Love Has Gone
09. RIvers Of Fear
10. Evermore
11. Lavender Moon (2016' Bonus Track)
12. Ocean Drive (2016' Bonus Track)
13. Aria 2021 (2021' Bonus Track)
14. Where To Touch You (2021' Bonus Track)
15. Cheyenne (2021' Bonus Track)
16. The Best Day Of The Year (2021' Bonus Track)




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Champlin Williams Friestedt - Carrie (Japan Blu-Spec CD2 Edition) (2023)













Year : 2023 (Japan Blu-Spec CD2 Edition)
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 54 mb

Bio:

William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born May 21, 1947, Oakland, California) is an American singer, guitarist, keyboard player, arranger, producer, and songwriter. His performance work is principally associated with the bands Chicago and the Sons of Champlin. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.

Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960, Santa Monica, California, United States), is an American rock singer and film score composer best known for his work in the rock band Toto. He is the son of film composer John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruick and the grandson of jazz drummer Johnny Williams and actors Melville Ruick and Lurene Tuttle.

Guitarist, composer, producer, major label recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews and were called ‘best Westcoast records’ in years. Peter has recently toured with Chicago singer Bill Champlin, Toto singer Joseph Williams and Michael Ruff.

Album:

TOTO singer Joseph Williams teams up with former Chicago singer Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist/Producer Peter Friestedt for a new release following the success with the album CWF II that was # 11 in Japan on their Billboard chart and #6 in Sweden as well as the "Live In Concert" DVD that made it all the way to the top on the Swedish Chart! The new EP includes contributions from legendary CHICAGO vocalist Jason Scheff, Drummer John JR Robinson (Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones) Randy Goodrum (Toto, Chicago), and Tamara Champlin. The first single and title track "Carrie" features the great reunion of classic CHICAGO frontmen Jason Scheff & Bill Champlin - this uplifting pop gem also features stellar guitarwork by Peter Friestedt and was co-written by grammy award winning songwriter Randy Goodrum. "Fly Way Now" penned by the Champlin's and Friestedt with it's haunting verses and catchy chorus and the beautiful Joseph Williams written ballad "The Last Unbroken Heart" are great editions to the CWF catalog! Bill Champlin was the lead singer of the legendary band Chicago for more than 25 years and is a founding member of the band Sons of Champlin. Champlin has written Grammy award winning songs for Earth Wind & Fire and George Benson, and worked with countless artists including Elton John, The Doobie Brothers. Guitarist, producer & recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums "LA Project" (2002) and "LA Project II" (2008) that got top reviews. Peter has been a busy session musician plays on records with David Foster and Fergie Frederiksen and touring Europe and Japan with TOTO singer Joseph Williams with who he also released the "Williams/Friestedt" album that was a top 40 hit in Scandinavia! Joseph Williams is the lead vocalist with Grammy winning US band TOTO. He has been busy as a composer of film and drama scores, as a session vocalist, backing singer and can be heard in Disney's animated feature film "The Lion King" as singing voice of the adult Simba ("Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel The Love Tonight").

Line Up:

Joseph Williams: lead & backing vocals (Ex-TOTO)
Bill Champlin: lead & backing vocals, keyboards (Ex-CHICAGO)
Peter Friestedt: guitars, bass, keyboards

Tracklist:

01. Carrie
02. Fly Away Now
03. The Last Unbroken Heart
04. Carry On
05. Time Never Stops (Theme Song for Swiss Timing)
06. Pamela (Live)




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