Chris Sanders' 'Grown Up' song 'In My Arms'
You may associate Chris Sanders’ name with popular kids’ songs such as ‘The Ambulance Song’ and ‘Mittens’, but Sanders has always written ‘Grown Up’ songs too.
Sanders is releasing his first adult music since 2013, a 5 song EP called ‘In My Arms.’ Recorded at the Lab Studios in Auckland in 2015/16, the songs were recently mixed and mastered and are finally ready to be released to the world.
When recording started in 2015, Chris’ plan was to record his debut album and release later in 2016. Bu the plan took a sharp turn. One of the songs that was going to be on the album just didn't sit right with the other songs, that song was called ‘Angel Star’.
“I had a bit of an epiphany (if that's what you want to call it) that Angel Star should actually be a stand alone children's song with a picture book. Then I would get back to finishing my album,” says Sanders.
6 years later, Chris has become one of New Zealand’s most well known children’s songwriters, authors and performers. He has released 3 children’s albums, 6 picture books, 2 children’s musicals, toured extensively, received an NZ Honour from the Governor General for his charitable work for St John, performed with the APO, been nominated for a TUI Award and had 4 songs in the Official NZ Music Charts! He’s also written some pretty iconic children’s songs in that time such as the ‘111 Ambulance Song’ and ‘Mittens’ about the famous Wellington Celebrikitty.
“Talk about a change in musical direction!!! But now I think it’s time to release the songs that have been sitting on a shelf for all those years,” says Chris.
The first single ‘In My Arms’ features the award winning Black Quartet, and it is also the name of the EP. The song is all about remembering those we love and cherish. Whether its someone you have missed through being disconnected during lockdowns or someone who has passed away, then it’s a lovely way to remember and celebrate those you love.
To celebrate the launch of the first single, Chris has created a beautifully scented Limited Edition ‘In My Arms’ candle, available excusively through his Bandcamp page.
The EP was mixed by Rikki Morris and is available now exclusively through Chris’ Bandcamp page
https://chrissanders2.bandcamp.com/album/in-my-arms
The EP is also available to pre-order now on several platforms (full release Nov 26)