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| A letter from Dale and Dana Felt |
| Christian,
I just got a hold of your album THE STORYBOOK and I have to say that
you have become one of my favorite male singers of all time. I love
your voice, as well as your many songs. It is hard to pick a favorite.
I feel lifted up and able to be who I need to be in such a troubled
world. Thank you for starting my day, everyday with your songs! My
sister Dana loves you as much as I do. Those songs are the sound track
to our heart. Lovingly, Dale and Dana Felt R esponse from ChristianDale, Thanks for the kind words. My best wishes to you and your sister Dana. |
| A letter from Susan Plettner |
| Christian I loved your song, Boy Called Sue. I thought it was beautiful . . . it even made me teary eyed. I think it is going to reach a lot of people who need a song like that in their life and will help make the process of coming out easier for them. By the looks of your site on MP3.com everything looks as if it is taking off for you. I am so excited. I have been watching your career for a while now and know you have spent many years on your music, but now it is like "WOW." It is all coming together. I know that everyone who has known your music has believed in you and knew you would make it as a major artist. God gave you such a special gift. Not just the ability to sing great and write beautiful songs, but to really move and touch people. Not only through your music, but through the person you are. Everyone is going to love your music, but what you will be doing for the Gay Community is going to really be something. I can't think of any big artists who started out being promoted this way. You look at the artists who are out and most of them came out publicly after either scandal (George Michael) or after enough gossip and rumors were out there (KD Lang, Elton John, Boy George, etc.). I just think it is wonderful, please don't ruin your reputation by getting caught in any public men's rooms with your pants down and undercover cops or reporters (haha). Susan Plettner RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Susan, you have always been one of those wonderful people in my life, that backed me up and held my heart full of dreams like a delicate piece of china. I Thank GOD for people like you . . . for you are the WIND beneath my WINGS!ALL MY LOVE TO YOU SWEET SUE! |
| A letter from Mike |
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Hi Christian, I just wanted to let you know that I downloaded your music and it was absolutely beautiful!! This is the first time I've downloaded music from the Internet and it was well worth the (minimal) effort. I'm forwarding your message on to everyone I know, and I hope others will be inspired to check it out too -- anyone who's ever been afraid to tell a friend (let alone a family member) should listen to this and consider sending it to their special friends.Thanks for sharing it! Mike RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Thanks, Mike, I am thrilled with the
opportunity the net has provided -- so that everyone is able to
download FREE music. My only hope, is that they also remember to TRY
to financially support the artists they download, by purchasing their
CD's. Most have the impression that those in the entertainment
industry are rich and have lots of money. While that may be |
| A letter from Gerald |
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Dear Christian Andreason: I am writing today to tell you I think you will be extremely successful and will go down in history. I just know it. I have faith in this; in fact, I never really understood what 'faith' really meant until now. I have a vital yet infinitesimal role in understanding stardom in a behind the scenes roll. The whole thing is just amazing! The MP3 technology, your talent, your repertoire, your spirit, your political awareness..... this couldn't have happened 5 years ago and will probably be old and commonplace 5 years hence: this is the moment. And you are so ready. Gosh, you sing so well too, such vocal quality, clarity of phrasing, and you have your own sound, your own 'voice.' I would say . . . good luck to you . . . but I believe she has already found you! Gerald RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Thank you Gerald . . . it has taken me many
years to be where I am in my life today. Many years, to believe what I
believe and learn the importance of standing up for it and even
directing and developing my creativity toward new idea's to
communicate what I think. It has been VERY difficult sometimes! But, I
see a light at the end of the tunnel! I guess what has gotten me
through, is the hope to not only be successful, but to also make a
significant difference in the lives of others. |
| A letter from Samantha Kershaw |
| Wow! I
never thought of it that way. You helped me to see a new point of view
. . . I guess gays do have it kinda hard. Your beautiful song BOY CALLED SUE is definitely food for thought for this 38 year old mother of 3! Good Luck, Samantha Kershaw RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Samantha -- There is a saying that I often
use . . . "You have to go to all four corners of a room, before
you can say you have seen the whole room." Often times many
makeshift judgments are based on looking at things from a one sided
perspective. Sounds like you crossed over to the other side of the
room! |
| A letter from Tom Giacobbi |
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Hi Christian -- I first stumbled onto your work while on the Internet (I think first via MP3.com - but I'm not sure). Anyway I bought your "Storybook" (double single CD) and enjoyed the lyrics, tunes, your voice and especially the obvious personal and emotive quality (and intensity) that comes across so clearly! I've since bought your "Boy Called Sue" CD which I am enjoying now. PLEASE . . . Keep me posted on ALL your new releases. I am grateful for artists with your courage and talent. I am wishing you much success.
Tom Giacobbi RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Thank you so much Tom! Be on the look out for
my new album -- THE STORYBOOK. It is the basically the same album I
marketed in 1999 to the gay community -- BOY CALLED SUE -- however,
with this album, some of the mixes are a little |
| A letter from Dee Brooks |
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Christian; I visited your web site after getting back home from Austin tonight. It is GREAT! I will want to show it to everyone. My office is soon to be flooded with lots of drooling going on, looking - leering - at you. At least, they will know that I didn't lie when describing you. I do hope you know my tongue is poking a hole in my cheek. I can't wait to show you off!!! Talent is a gift; the honing of it is up to the receiver. You received one and have the willingness to do the other. I don't see how you can fail to be an "overnight success". I can hardly wait to say, "I knew him when" which probably won't be too long. My love and bunches of best wishes. You certainly lighted up this old woman's life for several hours. "Thanks for the memories". - The Fabulous Dee Brooks RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dearest Dee -- |
| A letter from Billy |
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Hi Christian, I received your CD "Remember Me" in the mail today and I love it! Thank you so much for sending it and the autograph was a nice touch too :-) Though the reviews I am reading compare you to George Michael or Elton John, (who I think are great), I find a bit of Michael W. Smith's style in your music as well. I think it may be the personal touch you put into your music as he does along with the spiritual side that makes that comparison for me. I love Michael's music so I hope that isn't an unfavorable analogy for you. I have received several emails after placing the info about you on my site. Most are very interested in more information about you and your recordings. I have directed them to your site for more details and given them information about your new release. All the comments I have gotten so far are very positive! I am really looking forward to hearing the new CD! Thanks again for the CD you sent. It was so very nice of you to do that Christian! God bless, RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Billy -- I want to thank you for that page you
created about me during Thanksgiving 1999. It was a wonderful gesture
and it was the first ever Christian Andreason FAN DISPLAY . . . I had
ever seen! Thanks Again! And you are MOST welcome for that CD! |
| A letter from Bhuwan |
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Christian, Your song STORYBOOK is absolutely divine! Please let me, let you know -- that it is only once in a great while -- that a voice comes along and reaches deep down in your soul and tickles it and makes you feel that very corner inside yourself, the one that holds all the stories of all the years gone by, yours just happens to be that voice and yes it has definitely done that for me. I had the spiritual deed of reading the story book of my own life. Well, thanx for that! You seem to be a person with a lot inside and I would love to know you. Now you are a star and have lots of people around wanting the same may be I can't know you. But perhaps I can and read thru your storybook. And I will know you there. All the prayers for you with blessings love & life spiritually yours.
RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear Bhuwan: |
| A letter from Jackie |
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I want to thank you so very much for your music, I am absolutely
inspired and I wish you the best of luck with your career. I will be
sure to tell everyone and anyone I know who would like your music . . .
that they should be most interested =>) Jackie RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Jackie thank you for using my music to be a
source of inspiration to you. It pleases me greatly! May I offer more
inspiration to you and your friends in the coming years ahead. |
| A letter from Mike Thomas |
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Hi Christian: I don't know exactly what I want to say, but I just bought your CD and have been playing it for the past few days and it has touched me so much. The CD I bought was Boy Called Sue (I got it from MP3.com). I had only heard a 30 second clip of Storybook and I just knew that you had that something special, so I went ahead and bought the CD. I've got a few favorites already, and just sent out a tape of a few of them to my boyfriend in New Jersey (who I'm convinced will be your next new "fan") Its so exciting to be an aspiring musician and see someone have success making the kind of music I want to make, saying the things I wish I knew how to say, (and even looking quite a bit look me, actually). I'm so happy that I found your music and that you've found success and happiness. You've given me something to aspire to and hopefully look forward to. I can't wait to hear more from you! I have always dreamed of being a singer, but it wasn't until recently until I started to allow the thoughts of "don't just dream it, do something about it" to take hold. So this past fall, I transferred to a performing arts school from Boston University (where I was a math/ education major of all things!) and have begun writing lyrics and working with a voice coach and this summer, I've found a friend who is quite musical who wants to work on a demo tape with me, so at this rate I'm sure I'll be a star by October!!! but if not, at least it feels really good to be following my heart and doing what I need to be happy. Which - I gather you agree with me on this -- is really the most important thing of all. Be well - Mike Thomas RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear Mike, |
| A letter from Cello Wilde |
|
Hi Christian! I LOVE the site!! It is so beautiful...all the stars, moons and the sun background. My favorite part is the journal! You cant wait to see what you will say next! Second, I love the photos. The site is so personal and has a very human touch. I love the way the ENTER and STAR pop up as you make a choice with the arrow. Way to go with that $10 bucks extra for an autograph. I'd pay it. That's a deal! The letters are all so wonderful, and to read your response makes them even better. Keep up the great work, and keep the people helping you with it on staff. Please take care and know, I will find out allaboutchristian -- often! Love, Cello Wilde RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Thanks Cello! |
| A letter from Kurt |
|
Dear Christian: I know this may sound
dramatic, but I was thinking of killing myself. I have felt so alone.
I heard your song on MP3.com and bought the CD so it could be played
at my funeral. As I was putting songs on the tape to be played at my
funeral, I really listened to the words in your song. For some reason
I heard the word "happy" for the first time and I thought
about my life and why I was not happy. I asked myself why I thought I
would be more happy dead than alive? I guess because I am scared. I am
scared no one will love me. I am scared no one will really be able to
see the real ME beyond the attraction I have for my same sex. I don't
understand why I am this way, all I know is that I JUST, AM. My older
brother is gay and I saw how my parents and some of our friends at
school were so terrible to him and his boyfriend. They all talked
about him behind his back and would make life really hard on him. When
I realized I was the same way he was, I panicked! Something in me
froze up. I think it was my heart, because I have been dying ever
since. On one hand, I understand how other people could see this as
not normal -- of course it's not normal, TO THEM. They don't
understand, because they can't. They aren't gay. They have no clue
what it feels like! Everyone believes it is so bad, when for me, it
feels like the right thing. Everyone thinks when you are gay that all
you think about is sex. Actually, I think about walks in the park. I
think about holding someone's hand. I think about sharing my dreams,
secrets, fears and joys -- only, just with another man. This is what I
think about. Not just sex. Why is it that people listen more to what
other people say, rather than to their own hearts? People talk about
the bible and interpret that it say's it wrong to be gay, but no one
talks about that it also says to love your neighbor as you love
yourself or not to judge. Your song helped me rethink what I was doing
and made me believe that maybe I can be happy. I see I have to choose
to be happy. No matter what! Maybe I will find someone who will love
me. And maybe it's not important that everyone likes and approves of
me. Maybe what is important is that "I learn" to approve of
me. That I make me into the best me, I know how to make. I am going to
be that all American dream you talk about Christian. I am a Gay
American. I was born that way and I will die that way. More than that,
I am going to be a good man too. I not only want to stay alive now, I
WANT TO LIVE! God loves me and Christian, obviously so do you.
You saved my life. - Kurt RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear Kurt: |
| A letter from ? |
|
I want to thank you for your music. I am a
14 year old gay male, and it really means the world to me to hear a song
like "Boy Called Sue." Personally, I am not religious, but I
agree with your outlook on God - if a God does exist, the He will love
us no matter what our skin color, sexual orientation, etc is. Again, I
want to thank you, and tell you that your music and insights have
definitely changed my outlook on life in a positive way. Who knows?
Maybe I will go come out to my best friend, maybe I will ask Nic out...
RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear New Friend: |
| A letter from Carly Williams |
|
Dear Christian: I just wanted you to
know that I greatly admire you for your strength and courage. It takes
a lot of guts to do what you have done, and you should be very proud
of yourself. You're a role model that everyone throughout the world
should follow. I don't really understand what it's like to be gay, but
I have some sense of what it's like to face discrimination for being
different. Some people can be so cruel, and it just makes no sense to
me. I believe that God created everyone to be equally special, whether
a person is gay or straight, a man or a woman, black or white. How can
homosexuality possibly be a sin if He created people that way? It
makes no sense at all. God loves us all; he doesn't choose certain
people over others. A lot of people don't understand that, and they
need to be educated in God's love. Your song is one step in the right
direction. I think everyone should listen to it and learn from it. I
certainly did.
Sincerely, - Carly Williams RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear Carly: |
| A letter from Jeffery Lehman |
|
Dear Christian: I didn't think this would be
possible, but I do believe your song will give me the courage to come
out. My mother is coming to visit me over this weekend and I think I
will play her your song. Maybe this time I can finally come out to her.
Thank you Mr. Andreason for writing my life in your song! Jeffery Lehman
(This is another letter from Jeffery one week later) Christian -- I played my Mom your song and she started to cry. She turned to me and asked was this about me and her and I said, yes it was. She told me that there was nothing that would ever make her stop loving me and she only wanted me to be happy. I told her that I had a boyfriend that I loved and who loved me too. She told me that for Christmas, my present this year is 2 round trip tickets back home to be with my family. (Now I am starting to cry.) Thank You Christian. RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Jeffery -- |
| A letter from John |
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Christian: I'm not gay and I am a Christian.
Perhaps the greatest lesson the Lord has taught me is that love comes in
many forms and that HE will judge each of us and it is not our place
judge others. I've created pain in my own life through my judgement of
others and have only hurt myself. We will each stand before GOD's
judgement alter and each of us will be asked to account for our own
lives. I have recently seperated from my wife after 15 years of
marriage. My wife has struggled with her own sexuality for the last ten
years and attempted suicide due to her struggle and her love for me.
I've prayed for the Lord to intervene and HE has given each of us the
opportunity to pursue happiness in our lives. Lorie has found a
wonderful woman in Colorado who is still best friends with her former
husband. My love for Lorie remains undiminished and we will always be
close in our hearts. GOD answers our prayers. He hasn't taken Lorie from
me, he has given each of us another chance.
- John RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear John: |
| A letter from Brad |
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Dear Christian Andreason: I have a question
. . . How come you are not famous yet? I am a bisexual and your song BOY
CALLED SUE has inspired me so much and has brought so much meaning to my
life. I am just 17 years old and I am afraid to tell anyone about my new
obsession about a new singer I just love! I can't tell you how much it
means to me to hear your music. You give me Hope! Keep up the great
work!!! . . . . love Brad RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Hi Brad! |
| A letter from Andy |
|
Hello Christian . . . my English is bad, but that doesn't matter, because
only what I can say is that your songs are really great . . . we want more!!! we want more!! I live in Finland and
I look forward to seeing your CD in our stores. I have asked others if
they have heard of you and most say no. You are such a good singer that
you should be known. I am looking to your future! Andy in Finland Oh by
the way . . BOY CALLED SUE is my favorite.
RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Hello Andy! |
| A letter from Joel W. |
|
Hi Christian -- I went to MP3 today and saw
that your song is now at # 2! Congratulations! Wow! Who would have
thought out of all those thousands of songs, that a gay song would make
it so well! Christian . . . you are a true talent! -Joel W. |
| A letter from Christine E |
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Christian: I just wanted to tell you, I
think you are a real talent!! You song "Boy Called Sue" made
me cry. The piano in it was so pretty. And your voice! Wow! I must have
played this song like 16 times today!! SOOO GOOD!! OH . . . AND I LOVE
LOVE LOVE "Waiting for you" and the "To be with you"
song!! LOVE that laughing at the end!! Makes me feel happy!! :):):) :P:P
All . . . Very very good!! Bravo to you - I wish you much success!!! A
fellow artist on MP3.com
- Christine E God Bless! :) RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Hey Christine! |
| A letter from Rob Norton |
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Christian: I just found out about you and
I've since then spent the last two hours or so reading about you,
listening to your music, reading about your reasons for writing the
songs, saving the songs to my hard drive so I can listen to them again
and again... You seem to be an amazing man, and I'm truly glad I came
across you on the web. I'm from Texas as well (Grew up in Denton, just
north of Dallas), although I now live in San Francisco, CA... I'm also
tall (6'4") and I'm also a singer... I'm a soloist with the San
Francisco Gay Men's Chorus... I hope you have a wonderful day, and just
know that at Midnight, halfway across the country, your music brightened
someone's life up a little bit ... sitting here alone in my home while
the rain falls outside on a somewhat chilly Northern California night...
Thanks for doing what you do... Rob Norton
Rob -- |
| A letter from Bhuwan |
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Christian, Your song STORYBOOK is absolutely divine! Please let me, let you know -- that it is only once in a great while -- that a voice comes along and reaches deep down in your soul and tickles it and makes you feel that very corner inside yourself, the one that holds all the stories of all the years gone by, yours just happens to be that voice and yes it has definitely done that for me. I had the spiritual deed of reading the story book of my own life. Well, thanx for that! You seem to be a person with a lot inside and I would love to know you. Now you are a star and have lots of people around wanting the same may be I can't know you. But perhaps I can and read thru your storybook. And I will know you there. All the prayers for you with blessings love & life spiritually yours.
RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear Bhuwan: |
| A letter from Bhuwan |
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Christian, Your song STORYBOOK is absolutely divine! Please let me, let you know -- that it is only once in a great while -- that a voice comes along and reaches deep down in your soul and tickles it and makes you feel that very corner inside yourself, the one that holds all the stories of all the years gone by, yours just happens to be that voice and yes it has definitely done that for me. I had the spiritual deed of reading the story book of my own life. Well, thanx for that! You seem to be a person with a lot inside and I would love to know you. Now you are a star and have lots of people around wanting the same may be I can't know you. But perhaps I can and read thru your storybook. And I will know you there. All the prayers for you with blessings love & life spiritually yours.
RESPONSE FROM CHRISTIAN Dear Bhuwan: |