FROM visiting Hamburg and London to recording in his Kiama bedroom, musician David Christopher will launch his new album at Jamberoo Pub.
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The singer/songwriter will release his second record, Preloved, on November 24 and will launch in Jamberoo on Saturday, November 22.
Christopher, 41, has performed internationally as both a solo artist and as a member of internationally renowned tribute show, Queen - It's A Kinda Magic.
Preloved partially finds its roots in the city of Hamburg, Germany, Christopher's adopted home during a career as a touring bassist.
More than half of the album's tracks were written and conceived during the downtime between touring and regular solo performances along the city's infamous Reeperbahn strip.
Recorded during winter 2014 at Christopher's home, Preloved will be released via his own label, Crimson Retriever Records.
"Preloved is an optimistic step forward from the heartrending confessionals and character studies of my previous album Apartment," Christopher said.
"This record was inspired by memories of summers I spent playing the London singer/songwriter scene in the late 2000s."
Christopher said the album's genesis and contrast between home and abroad gave it a uniquely international feel.
He said digital recording technology also enabled him to work at home and to his own timetable.
"If you've got the equipment and know how to use it, you can work at your own pace," he said.
"Money I saved doing it that way meant I could outsource the mixing and get that professional quality."
An intimate acoustic promotional tour, accompanied by his band, will launch the album.
During 2013, Christopher played Hanoi, Vietnam. He plans to relocate to the city permanently in February to pursue his career in the Southeast Asian market.