Arrangements
In addition to the myriad arrangements created with For The Record and Urban Lights, Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala also creates musical arrangements for other projects and for his own fulfillment. Here is a sample of his work.
Take A Walk
This is an arrangement of "Take A Walk" by The Head And The Heart featuring Everjohn Feliciano (vocals), Veronica Rosa (vocals), Heather Harvin (vocals), and Edward Rivera (vocals), Nick Perez (guitar), Desiree Hazley (vocals), and Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala (piano).
Pure Imagination
Christopher's arrangement of the Willy Wonka classic "Pure Imagination", written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Performed by Veronica Rosa (vocals), Richie Garcia (vocals), Heather Harvin (vocals), and Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala (piano).
Atlantis
This arrangement of "Atlantis" garnered praise from the original artist herself, Bridgit Mendler. Featuring Heather Harvin (vocals), Veronica Rosa (vocals), Everjohn Feliciano (vocals), Edward Rivera (vocals), Ethan Crenshaw (vocals), Maceo Paisley (rap), Simon Huber (cello), Rob Humphreys (drums), and Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala (piano).
The Greatest
After the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, Christopher created this two-part a cappella vocal arrangement of Sia's "The Greatest" as a tribute to the victims. It features a poem by one of the survivors, Patience Carter. Performed by Veronica Rosa (vocals), Heather Harvin (vocals), and Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala (cajon and spoken word).
If We Never Met
Aaron Scheff (vocals) and Myles Nuzzi (vocals) come together on this two-part arrangement of John K's song "If We Never Met". Piano accompaniment by Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala.
All Of Me
In 2019, The Actors Fund honored Lily Tomlin with the Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement at its 2019 Tony Awards Viewing Gala. Ruby Lewis was asked to sing the eponymous song from Tomlin's 1984 film All Of Me, and Christopher was tapped to arrange. Here are Ruby and Christopher at the gala.