Melodic Passion

Released in 2021 on Melodic Passion Records, this is a full-length solo album by Christian Lilijegren. Christian Liljegren is one of the most productive hard-rock/metal artists from Sweden and on the rock scene today with nearly 40 different albums under his belt, since he the started his career in 1986. Christian is known for his passion in his singing on albums as well as on stage performing live for crowds all around the world.
Christian's long music career includes fronting many bands such as Narnia, The Waymaker, Audiovision, Divinefire, Golden Resurrection, Wisdom Call, Flagship, Modest Attraction, Borderline to name a few.
As Christian describes it: "I am 50 years old (February 3, 2021) and I am deeply proud of the journey so far in music. This album is my way of saying thanks for the music, to show my tribute to my musical heroes, as well as showing my love to all who have supported me along the way."
The intention with this album was to go back to Christian's musical roots, where he started to listen to music late in the 1970's. You can hear Christian's biggest music influences from bands such as Rainbow, The Sweet, Uriah Heep, Queen, Stryper and Europe, as well as favorite singers like Ronnie James Dio (R.I.P), Brian Connolly (R.I.P), David Byron (R.I.P), Freddie Mercury (R.I.P), John Lawton, John Miles, Michael Sweet, and Joey Tempest.
This is also Christian's debut as music composer, since all music on this album is composed by Christian and Stephen Carlson (Brotthogg, The Rise, Tales, Gil Edwards), an amazing guitarist from Sweden who now lives in Norway. Christian has written all lyrics, vocal melodies and arrangements, and co-produced the album with his good friends Viktor Stenqvist (Narnia's sound engineer), and Olov Andersson (Audiovision, Veni Domine and keyboard player on this album).
Recorded and mixed by Viktor Stenqvist
Mastering by CJ Grimmark
Graphic design by Jonatan Samuelsson
Produced by Christian Liljegren, Olov Andersson & Viktor Stenqvist
Distributed by Sound Pollution

Lineup

Christian Liljegren (Modest Attraction, Narnia, Wisdom Call, Divinefire, Audiovision, Flagship, 7days, Golden Resurrection, The Waymaker) - Lead/Backing Vocals
Stephen Carlsson (Brotthogg, The Rise, Tales, Gil Edwards) - Guitars
Per Schelander - Bass
Andreas "Habo" Johansson (Narnia) - Drums
Olov Andersson (Grand Stand, Audiovision, Veni Domine) - Keyboards

Guests

Svante Henryson - Cello