Chris Murphy Music

VIOLINIST. COMPOSER. BANDLEADER.

"Both a wily, charismatic performer and a fire-breathing virtuoso of the violin, Chris Murphy crams more musical mileage into a short set than most players do in an entire tour. Whether it’s through noirish atmospheres, joyfully bent traditional folk tunes, or belly-up to-the-bar blues, Murphy does the devil’s handiwork on four strings with a winning presence and a gypsy’s knack for crossing all musical terrains."

– James Rotondi, FUTURE MUSIC MAGAZINE

"Music With Many Beating Hearts
and their pulse is loud! 9 out Of 10 stars."

– No Depression Magazine

"Flushed with atmospheric ambience in these shimmering sonic interludes leave an impressive and empathetic impression that relies not on words, but rather on a steady flow of everchanging tones and textures."

– Goldmine

"Haunting and enchanting ... A talented and innovative player traveling on the edge."
– Dirty Linen Magazine

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A MODERN-DAY TROUBADOR

Chris Murphy is that rare breed of musician who easily creates and performs in many music worlds. As he searches for new ways to communicate through music, fusing styles, and techniques from across the globe — a unique fabric of world music, he calls it — Murphy finds his element on the stage, where spontaneity and improvisation reign.

"To me, the music is liquid, and I’m looking for some kind of experience," he says. "I’ll twist and turn, hammer and mold, shape, cut and paste the music to do that. We’ve never done a song the same way twice."

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