Chris Yurchuck
New York City, New York, United States
Music
Press
"Chris Yurchuck is a journeyman songwriter best known for his work's appearance on the formerly hip Felicity. Before you stop reading you might actually listen to his new disc entitled Coming Attractions. The unsigned Yurchuck, much like most of the songwriters included in teen dramas, is far better than the program on which he appears. Coming Attractions is a good foray into alternative country in a Jayhawks manner. It seems as if Yurchuck's dial got lost somewhere on a 70's AM station that was protesting disco--his songs are heavily influenced by that era's marriage of pop ambition and the remaining 60's folk feel. The only unfortunate find on the disc is the quick end. At a mere five songs I found myself thinking I was only halfway through an enjoyable listen when "Hourglass" brought the curtain down. Here's hoping that Chris will make an encore appearance." - Todd Smith, www.sharkbitten.com
“Often reminiscent of a time when artists were truly connected to their words, Yurchuck’s brand of live music brings warmth and honesty to a music scene engrossed in flashy hooks and pop star dreams. His no nonsense vocals are pure and untouched by studio tricks leaving a taste in your mouth of having just experienced the real deal.” - Dayna Blitz, IME Productions & Promotions
“Chris Yurchuck finds the balance that seems so elusive for the majority of songwriters: he has a contemporary flair about him but also has deeper roots in more time-tested music. While one hears the influence of acoustic-based rock bands such as Dave Matthews and the Jayhawks, sprinkles of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits can also be felt…This CD (Dark Secret) truly sounds as good as anything that’s out there. I hope we hear more from Chris Yurchuck, because we need him.” - Musesmuse.com
Discography
Coming Attractions (2004) Produced and engineered by Jamie Siegel (Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana, Del Amitri) and features Matt Rubano (Taking Back Sunday), Joe Tomino and Dave Holmes (Lauryn Hill, Del Amitri, Like Yesterday, Peeping Tom). Currently being featured in film, tv, and on widescreen radio nationwide in Regal Cinemas.
Dark Secret (2002) - Recorded and mixed by John Morand (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Hanson, Joan Osborne, Sparklehorse, September 67). Currently being featured in film and tv.
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Bio
I grew up with and am addicted to story songwriters - Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Indigo Girls, Elvis Costello, and countless others. I try to emulate those greats by pulling people in with a great story and make them stay with a great melody.
My songs are currently being played at Regal Cinemas nationwide on widescreen radio and are featured in the Warner Brothers DVD release of Felicity (4th Season).
I've also placed in several national and international song competitions (Unisong 2000 & ’01, Billboard ’01, Great American Song Contest ’01, Songlounge.com ’03, VH1 Save the Music Song of the Year ’04). Most recently, I placed as a semi-finalist in the Dallas Songwriters Association international songwriting contest, and as a semi-finalist in the Tinderbox Music radio promotion contest.
But don't take my word for it, I could be a pathological liar - see what others say about my music:
“Chris Yurchuck finds the balance that seems so elusive for the majority of songwriters: he has a contemporary flair about him but also has deeper roots in more time-tested music. While one hears the influence of acoustic-based rock bands such as Dave Matthews and the Jayhawks, sprinkles of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits can also be felt…This CD (Dark Secret) truly sounds as good as anything that’s out there. I hope we hear more from Chris Yurchuck, because we need him.” – Musesmuse.com
“Often reminiscent of a time when artists were truly connected to their worlds, Yurchuck’s brand of live music brings warmth and honesty to a music scene engrossed in flashy hooks and pop star dreams. His no nonsense vocals are pure and untouched by studio tricks leaving a taste in your mouth of having just experienced the real deal.” – Dayne Blitz, IME Productions and Bookings
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