MRL MUSIC

Indie Record Label MRL MUSIC is an independent label created by New York based jazz vibraphonist Christos Rafalides.

It started as a platform for distributing Christos' music but has expanded by signing and producing more creative artists with fresh musical ideas. The name EMAREL (M-R-L) comes from the initials of three which music consists of: Melody - Rhythm - Lyrics. New releases will include 'Blue November', the new recording by 'Manhattan Vibes' and 'Hortensia', the new recording by 'Point II'.

23/07/2020

'Whisper Magic' is a solo vibraphone piece that was composed a few years back and premiered at a duo concert with pianist Sergio Salvatore at New York's Carnegie Hall. Now I got the opportunity to work on a video for it and hope you enjoy it!

Music available at: http://manhattanvibes.com/sheet/whisper-magic

01/01/2017

Happy New Year everyone!

I am consolidating my FB pages and from now on you can find updates on upcoming events, tour dates, new releases and publications at

https://www.facebook.com/ChristosRafalides/

Feel free to check it out: content will be continuously enriched and your feedback is always welcome - your “Likes" are much appreciated!

Note: The "MRL MUSIC” page will be made obsolete in a couple of days.

Christos Rafalides Vibraphonist, Composer, Educator, Producer

www.manhattanvibes.com

24/07/2016

TONIGHT - SUNDAY JULY 24TH / 22:00

CHRISTOS RAFALIDES TRIO

live at G A Z A R T E

Jazz Sundays at Gazarte Roof Stage

Christos Rafalides, vibraphone & compositions
Petros Klampanis, bass
Dimitris Klonis, drums

Presenting selections from my upcoming Trio release
'NEAR & DEAR'
https://www.facebook.com/events/307914006228416/

18/07/2016

TUESDAY JULY 19TH / 22:00

CHRISTOS RAFALIDES TRIO

live at Athenaeum Kelari

Christos Rafalides, vibraphone & compositions
Petros Klampanis, bass
Dimitris Klonis, drums

Presenting selections from Christos' upcoming Trio release on MRL MUSIC

'NEAR & DEAR'

03/05/2016

"TRES PALABRAS" by Osvaldo Farres / (midi sample)
for two shared marimbas and vibraphone (5 players)
published by MRL MUSIC
I arranged this piece in 2013 through a commission from Zeltsman Marimba Festival (ZMF)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJQ6219V_ag

available at - www.MRLMUSIC.net
http://www.manhattanvibes.com/store.html

Cover photography by Christos Lamprianidis
Artwork by Stefania Charsoula

Tres Palabras FOR TWO SHARED MARIMBAS AND VIBRAPHONE (5 players) by Osvaldo Farres / arranged by Christos Rafalides (midi sample) This is a lyrical bolero, a classic latin...

26/04/2016

"RODINIA"
for two shared marimbas and vibraphone (5 players)
published by MRL MUSIC

I composed this piece in 2013 through a commission from Zeltsman Marimba Festival (ZMF)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOIpPcbHA0

available at - www.MRLMUSIC.net
http://www.manhattanvibes.com/store.html

Cover photography by Christos Lamprianidis
Artwork by Stefania Charsoula

Rodinia FOR TWO SHARED MARIMBAS AND VIBRAPHONE (5 players) by Christos Rafalides (midi sample) This composition is characterized by lyrical melodies and challenging ...

18/03/2016

Happy to prepare the first order of the new MRL MUSIC publications to be shipped to Steve Weiss Music. It will be available on their website in a few days.

I arranged/composed these 6 pieces through a commission from 'Zeltsman Marimba Festival' (ZMF) in 2013. They are written for two shared marimbas and a vibraphone (5 performers).
For more information please visit:
www.mrlmusic.net

10/03/2016

Working on the promotion of these brand new publications of 'Mallet Ensemlbe' music.

I arranged/composed these 6 pieces through a commission from 'Zeltsman Marimba Festival' (ZMF) in 2013. They are written for two shared marimbas and a vibraphone (5 performers).

They got published by MRL MUSIC and they are available at
www.mrlmusic.net