Chris Murphy (Australian singer)
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| Chris Murphy | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Born | 1976 | |
| Origin | Perth, Australia | |
| Genre(s) | Rock | |
| Years active | 2004–present | |
Christopher Bryce Murphy (born in Perth, Australia), is an Australian male singer/songwriter. He rose to fame when he placed fourth in Australian Idol 2006..
Starting piano lessons at age 11, he added guitar to his list of skills and began playing in bands at the age of 16. Over the years, Chris has worked part time jobs and has given guitar lessons to supplement his income. His wife collaborates with him in their jazz duo, Valentine Moon.
Chris is also the lead singer of an Australian Band, Murphy's lore. Murphy's fellow band members include his two brothers, Courtney Murphy (who came 3rd in Australian Idol 2002) and Kieren Murphy who has yet to register for Australian Idol. The band have regular gigs at The Foundary, and have had a number CD's released.
Like Murphy's Lore, Chris is signed to Popboomerang records, and is set to release his debut album, Elbow Room, in the near future. Details can be found at www.last.fm
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[edit] Australian Idol
Chris gained first attention at the Perth auditions on Australian Idol 2006 by singing an original composition on guitar called "World and Universe". During the first semi final round, Chris sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen but did not accure enough votes to advance.
On September 4, Chris amassed the most votes left of the remaining contestants to advance to the Top 12 as the fourth of four successful wildcard contestants.
On October 29, Chris Murphy received a "touchdown" from judge Mark Holden with his performance "Evie Part One" by Stevie Wright. It has been argued this was the best performance of the series - receiving a standing ovation from all three judges.
On November 6, Chris Murphy was voted out of the competition. The bottom two came down to Chris Murphy and Dean Geyer, of which Murphy placed fourth in Australian Idol 2006.
[edit] Australian Idol Performances
- Perth Auditions: "World and Universe" by Chris Murphy
- Theatre Round - Day Two Group Performance: "Beautiful Day" by U2
- Theatre Round - Day Three Solo Performance: "Cry in Shame" by Johnny Diesel
- Top 24: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
- Wildcard: "Holy Grail" by Hunters & Collectors
- Top 12 - Contestant's Choice: "Wish You Well" by Bernard Fanning
- Top 11 - Rock - "Is It Just Me?" by The Darkness
- Top 10 - #1 Hits: "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" by Phil Collins
- Top 9 - Contestant's year of birth: "Life in the Fast Lane" by Eagles
- Top 8 - Disco: "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
- Top 7 - Acoustic: "No More Lonely Nights" by Paul McCartney
- Top 7 - Up Close & Personal Special - "Diamond Days" by Chris Murphy
- Top 6 - Rock Swing: "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC
- Top 5 - Australian Music: "Evie Part One" by Stevie Wright TOUCHDOWN !
- Top 4 - Viewer's Choice: "Something Beautiful" by Robbie Williams
- Top 4 - Viewer's Choice: "Mean to Me" by Crowded House
[edit] Discography
- 2004: Elbow Room
