Christopher Below Info
If you're new to Below's music, I recommend starting with his recordings of Bach's organ works or his performances of modern organ compositions. His playing style and musicality are sure to captivate and inspire.
"Next time you walk down the street," he challenged me as we parted ways, "don't just look at the shop windows. Think about the soil. Think about the pipes, the roots, the tectonic plates. That is the infrastructure of your life. Don't ignore the Below." christopher below
Here is a blog post centered around a character who lives up to his unique surname. If you're new to Below's music, I recommend
"It started with the name, honestly," Christopher told me later, over coffee in a basement café (naturally). "When you grow up with the surname 'Below,' you get a lot of jokes. People asking if you're feeling 'under the weather' or telling you to 'rise above it.' Eventually, I decided to stop fighting gravity and just lean into it." Think about the soil
Below's playing style is characterized by his exceptional technical skill, precision, and control. His performances are marked by a deep understanding of the instrument and a keen sense of musicality. He effortlessly navigates complex passages and brings out the nuances of the music, making even the most intricate compositions seem effortless.
We spend our lives looking up. We look up at skyscrapers, up at the stars, and up the corporate ladder. We are obsessed with ascension. But for Christopher Below, life has always been about what lies underneath.