Books
Rightly Dividing The Word
BYRON: Chris Fox is an award winning Arranger, Composer and Instrumentalist. He is also the author of Fifty Ways to Pray the Word and graduate of the renowned Berklee College of Music. Since his studies, he has produced nine (9) successful CD’s; the most recent being Highest Levels of Praise. Chris Fox resides in Nassau, Bahamas where he teaches music at his private music school. Many of the most influential pastors and teachers of the Word have had much to say about his new book Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth.
SCAT: Rev. Dr. Ivan Ford Butler, Senor Pastor of Kemp Road Ministries, stated, “After reading Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, I must say this is a master piece of biblical proportion. I feel that it should be required reading to assist us all as a guide through life’s trials and tribulations. It is a work of faith, wisdom, purpose, and understanding of life.
MADDIE: Bishop Ross L. Davis, Senor Pastor of Golden Gates Assembly World Outreach Ministries, said, “I have read Chris Fox’s Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth and thoroughly enjoyed it. This book is a compilation of many themes that are an outgrowth of Chris being an avid bible student and lay member of the church. This book will challenge the honest seeker. I sincerely recommend it!”
BYRON: Apostle Paul J. Butler, Senor Pastor of Bahamas Christian Fellowship Center remarked, “This book, Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, is a timely work in that it defends and vindicates the truth of God’s Word. Chris is very exegetical and analytical in unveiling the true treasure in the Word of God in his messages and timeless truths. I highly recommend any student or scholar of the Word to draw from the treasures that have been revealed in this timely and outstanding work of Chris Fox.
SCAT: Chris Fox’s Pastor, Dr. Myles Munroe, world-renowned President of Bahamas Faith Ministries International had these words to say, “Chris Fox has done it again. This work is a breath of fresh air in its unique approach to the biblical text, which can be an intimidating experience for many of us who want to read it but don’t have the confidence. I recommend this book to the student and the scholar of the Word. Its simplicity and practical approach to the biblical concepts gives the readers powerful insight into critical concepts of the glorious redemptive story of God’s great grace. Read and be inspired, study and grow, meditate and learn.”
BYRON: When Fox was asked for a brief commentary about his new book Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, he said, “I’ve tried to put into perspective everything that we as believers would consider a problem. In my way of writing, I don’t use many eloquent words; I come straight to the point. The bible says, “The more the words, the less the meaning.” This book was not written as a negative warning, but only to expose all the errors and the untruth spoken about God’s word. God wants the best for all of his children. However, it is up to us to carefully explore His Holy Word and find out what is true so that we can avoid many stressful situations. We have to completely put our trust in God and in His Word. God cannot and will not violate His Word for anyone or anything. When we rightly divide the word of truth only then can we truly be set apart unto God by losing the old life and finding the new one that is in Christ Jesus.
As written in the forward of the book by Dr. Myles Munroe, “Read and be inspired, study and grow, meditate and learn Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth.
Revelation the Musical ( Play Script )
Revelation the Musical is a music CD based on events written in the Book of Revelation from the Bible. Chris Fox loves musicals and he said that one day his musicals would be good enough to be placed on Broadway in New York City. Chris Fox graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts in 1978 as one of the top students achieving Magna Cum Laude with a Degree in Professional Music. He is a very gifted musician and theatrical composer fondly known as the “Quincy Jones of the Bahamas.”
His fiery musical arrangements and diversified productions have established him as one of the most respected individuals in the Bahamian musical arena. Fox traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas during the 1980’s as a guitarist for one of the former top Bahamian groups, the Mighty Maker Super Stars. With the assistance of his partner, friend, and personal manager, Mr. Cedric Munnings, he was successful with his presentation of the Songs in the Key of Revelation. His uncanny ability to conduct a full orchestra was impressive during the 70’s. It secured his employment as a conductor for the first-ever Bahamian orchestra in the La Cabaret Theatre on Paradise Island. Revelation took Chris Fox seven (7) years to complete. After those seven isolated years in California, New York, and Miami Beach, he came back to Nassau, Bahamas, where all the pieces of music were finally put together.
Chris said that it was very time consuming trying to create a musical from the Book of Revelation which many people thought to be confusing. He found out during his study of Revelation that the book was beautiful and exciting in spite of the catastrophic events during the seven year tribulation period of the book.
So with the sound and culture of the Bahamas, he cleverly took the music and lyrics and devised a musical method to take the fear out of the book. Then, he coordinated the props and costumes with the sounds of the Bahamas. He used bright Junkanoo colors on the characters in the musical. This made the musical very unique and different from the average musical that you would hear or see.
Chris believed that many of his religious friends would criticize him for using the culture and the Bahamian Junkanoo sounds of the Bahamas for the musical. Most of them thought that the culture and costumes of the Middle East would be more appropriate. But Chris’ idea was to present a Broadway-style play that was unique, different, and not confusing to people. It would educate them using the beautiful sounds of the Bahamas and still maintain biblical truth.
Chris said that there will be different opinions written by men about the Book of Revelation, but his play is not based on anyone’s opinion and it is only his attempt with the help of God’s Holy Spirit to present this beautiful prophetic book in theatrical and musical form. Sit back and enjoy the short excerpts from each song in Chris Fox’s Revelation the Musical.
All Background vocals – C.M.A Singers
- Revelation
- We shall be remove
- The Holy Spirit
- Meeting in the air
- The book of life
- The four Horsemen
- A world tomorrow
- Battle of Armageddon
- Let's celebrate
- Mountains of the Lord
- Working for Jesus
- Get busy
- In flame without a crown
- The great judgement day
- New jerusalem coming down
- Hallelujah chorus
Reason for the Seasons
MADDIE: Reason for the Seasons is not only a Christmas music CD. It is an arrangement of songs for all seasons throughout the year.
BYRON: Reason for the Seasons is also a musical about homeless people. This happy, melodic, and heart-warming story centers around a bag lady who eventually changed her life for the better.
SCAT: Although many of the songs on the CD can be Christmas related, the songs can be played throughout the year and the music would remind us of the homeless people who are often a visible but forgotten part of our communities.
Songs on Reason for the Seasons:
“The Best Gift”- a song for the Easter season, “Turn Your Love Switch On,” “Don’t Let Me Fall,” “Points of Light,” “Beating the Odds” – are contemporary inspirational songs that can be played any time of the year.
BYRON: Lead vocalist, Bob Bailey, Dove Award nominee; and lead vocalist, Vicky Hampton of Nashville, Tennessee
Rap vocalist – Scat Springs
Alia Coley Dean & Kevin McKenzie – from the Bahamas
MADDIE: All lyrics, music, and arrangements were produced by Chris Fox.
Executive Producer – Mr. Cedric Munnings
Enjoy the excerpts of the musical, Reasons for the Seasons.
SCAT:
1 Mountains of the Lord
2 Love in Action
3 Destiny
4 Country Rag Rhapsody
5 The Seven Seals
6 Together as one
7 Don't be a Hypocrite
8 The Holy Spirit
9 A reason to dance
10 In flame without a crown
11 Dance to the Rhythm/ Ins
12 Why can't we get along
13 Music City U.S.A.
Highest Levels of Praise
BYRON: The gospel music you are about to hear is a fusion of Reggae, Contemporary music, Pop, Blues, R & B, a touch of Latin seasoned with the sound of the Bahamas. The CD presents a collage of the unique and different sounds produced by Chris Fox as Arranger and Composer.
The title of the CD is Highest Level of Praise.
All background vocals are performed by the C.M.A. Singers.
Here are short excerpts from Chris Fox’s Highest Level Of Praise.
1 Golden Slippers
2 Let's celebrate
3 Heaven help us all
4 then you look at me
5 Une Colombe
6 I love to praise Him
7 Hallelujah
8 You're Making Us One
DISC 2
1 The power of Your love
2 Thank You For Jesus
3 Praise Him
4 The Holy Spirit
5 Don't let me fall
6 Let's celebrate/ Ins
7 Heaven help us all/ Ins
8 God's unfailing love
9 Turn Your Love Switch On
My Whole Life is Music
The sound of music is the voice of angels rejoicing in heaven. The song of a talented musician is a priceless gift to the world. The life of Chris Fox is portrayed in his biography, My Whole Life is Music. In his book, Fox talks about his many years in music; both the good and the stressful situations.
He also mentions his Berklee College years and his life with his long time friend and manager, Mr. Cedric Munnings. He discusses his many other friends who were influential in his life, for example, Mr. Freddie Munnings Sr., Tony McKay, Wendal Stuart, and Sir Lynden Pindling to name a few. Chris Fox was familiar with their God given gifts and character.
The Mighty Makers Super Stars was a group of artists and musicians with whom Chris Fox had been performing and perfecting his skills during his early music years. This still stands as a living monument to this young, talented composer, arranger, conductor and teacher.
The president of the Bahamas Musicians Union, Mr. Percival Sweeting, describes Fox’s character the way many musicians and entertainers view him. Mr. Sweeting stated, “Mr. Chris Fox is one of the finest musicians in the country and without a doubt a superb individual.
Pictures are incorporated to give the readers a visual of Fox’s walk down memory lane. I am sure after reading My Whole Life is Music, not only will you know about the talent and accomplishments of Chris Fox, but will also learn of his many other talented musician friends and entertainers.
1 My whole life is Music
2 Love is the key
3 Never listen to a one sided story
4 Believe in yourself
5 The Silent Scream
6 The Extra Mile
7 Love is the key /Ins
8 How soon we forget
My Whole Life is Music (CD) BYRON WARNER
Although music is a universal language, only a few of us are gifted to use it melodically, inspiringly, and captivatingly. Chris Fox stands tall among the few who have been so gifted.” These were the comments of the late former Prime Minister of the Bahamas of 25 years, Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling.
Chris Fox is a guitarist, arranger, composer and producer. He privately teaches music at his music school in Nassau, Bahamas. He is a graduate of one of the most renowned music schools in the world, Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts; a Magnum Cum Laude graduate with a degree in professional music. He loves big arrangements as you will hear in all his compositions.
The music that you are about to hear is comprised of short excerpts from a few of Chris Fox’s songs on the music CD, My Whole Life is Music. All music and lyrics were written, arranged, and produced by Chris Fox. The excerpts of music from Mozart’s “Facile in C” were arranged with a fusion of Bahamian, Jamaican, and Latin music combinations.
- “Don’t Be A Hypocrite”
Lead vocals: Bob Bailey & Vicky Hampton
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
MADDIE
- “Sonata Facile in C” (Instrumental)
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “A Flame Without a Crown”
Lead vocalist: Bob Bailey
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
SCAT
- “The Seven Seals”
Lead vocalist: Bob Bailey
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “Destiny”
Lead vocals: Bob Bailey & Vicky Hampton
Composer, Arranger and Producer: Chris Fox
MADDIE
- “A Reason To Dance”
Vocal: Vicky Hampton
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “The Four Horsemen Of Revelation”
Lead vocal: Bob Bailey
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
BYRON WARNER
- “United As One”
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “Latkanoo” (Instrumental)
Composer, Producer: Chris Fox
SCAT
- “Armageddon”
Lead Vocalist: Vicky Hampton
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
The sound of music is the voice of an angel rejoicing in heaven, but the lyrics, composition, arrangement, and production of a talented musician like Chris Fox is a priceless gift to the world.
My Whole Life is Music concert
Although music is a universal language, only a few of us are gifted to use it melodically, inspiringly, and captivatingly. Chris Fox stands tall among the few who have been so gifted.” These were the comments of the late former Prime Minister of the Bahamas of 25 years, Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling.
Chris Fox is a guitarist, arranger, composer and producer. He privately teaches music at his music school in Nassau, Bahamas. He is a graduate of one of the most renowned music schools in the world, Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts; a Magnum Cum Laude graduate with a degree in professional music. He loves big arrangements as you will hear in all his compositions.
The music that you are about to hear is comprised of short excerpts from a few of Chris Fox’s songs on the music CD, My Whole Life is Music. All music and lyrics were written, arranged, and produced by Chris Fox. The excerpts of music from Mozart’s “Facile in C” were arranged with a fusion of Bahamian, Jamaican, and Latin music combinations.
A Tribute To Freddie
BYRON: According to Chris Fox, Freddie Munnings, Sr. O.B.E is the greatest musician to ever come out of the Bahamas. It was because of Freddie Munnings, that Chris Fox sought to create the highest of standard in music. Many great musicians and entertainers came to the Bahamas to perform at Freddie Munnings, Sr.’s, Cat & Fiddle club. Entertainers such as Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, and Duke Ellington graced the stage of the Cat & Fiddle with the Freddie Munnings Orchestra. Chris stated, “There will never be another Freddie Munnings, Sr. in the Bahamas. He lived and talked music everyday until the day he passed away.” Freddie Munnings, Sr. left a musical legacy in the Bahamas that will last forever. His death left a great void in music in the Bahamas, and a high standard that is very hard to match.
MADDIE: A Tribute to Freddie is a compilation CD of Chris’ work during his many years of friendship with Freddie Munnings, Sr.. There are also new original songs by Chris Fox as well. Chris stated that he hopes that A Tribute To Freddie reminds all Bahamians about the great Freddie Munnings, Sr. and his famous Cat and Fiddle night club.
SCAT: The music is a fusion of the sounds of the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Latin music. Some of the best musicians in the world were part of the formula for the completion of this CD. Freddie would not have had it any other way. Chris Fox stated that quite often when he did a musical composition, he would always take it to Freddie to be approved. Chris’ final words for his dear friend were, “Freddie I hope you are watching and listening now. I need your approval and inspiration most of all. This tribute is for you.”
SCAT:
- “A Tribute To Freddie”
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “Then You Look At Me”
Composer: James Horner & Will Jennings
Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
BYRON:
- ‘Revelation’
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “Latkanoo” (Instrumental)
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
MADDIE:
- “Heaven Help Us All”
Composer: Ron Miller
Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “New Jerusalem is Coming Down”
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
SCAT:
- “Armageddon”
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “Mozart Finale In C”
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
BYRON:
- “Love In Action”
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
- “Celebration Time”
Composer, Arranger, Producer: Chris Fox
The sound of music is the voice of an angel rejoicing in heaven but the lyrics, composition, arrangement, and production of a talented musician like Chris Fox is a priceless gift to the world.
Lutaniel SCAT SPRINGS
START WITH MUSIC- “Just One Look”
Lutaniel is a very gifted songwriter and vocalist from Nassau, Bahamas. He is a student of Chris Fox who is one of Nassau’s top composers, arrangers, and producers.
The music CD you are about to hear is a mixture of ballads, rock, and contemporary music fused with the sounds from the Bahamas. Five of the songs on the album were written by Lutaniel. The title-cut, “Just One Look” was written by Gregory Carrol and Doris Payne. “Another Saturday Night” was written by Sam Cooke. “Vaya Con Dios” was written by Inez James, Buddy Peppe, and Larry Russell. All arrangements and production are by Chris Fox. This album is Lutaniel’s first CD project.
Enjoy the short excerpts and unique sound of Lutaniel’s Just One Look CD performance.
All background vocals are performed by the C.M.A Singers
- “Just One Look”
Composer: Gregory Carrol and Doris Payne
Vocalists: Lutaniel and Vicky Hampton
- “Another Saturday Night”
Composer: Sam Cooke
Vocalist: Lutaniel
- “For The Last Time”
Composer: Lutaniel
Vocalists: Lutaniel and Vicky Hampton
- “Vaya Con Dios”
Composer: Inez James, Buddy Peppe and Larry Russell
Vocalist: Lutaniel
- “Who’s That Girl”
Composer: Lutaniel
Vocalist: Lutaniel
- “More than friends”
Composer: Lutaniel
Vocalist: Lutaniel
- “I’ll Never Break Your Heart”
Composer: Lutaniel
Vocalist: Lutaniel
- “For the Last Time” (Instrumental)
Composer: Lutaniel
Alto & Tenor Sax: Sam Levine
Arranger: Chris Fox
The sound of music is the voice of an angel rejoicing in heaven, but the lyrics, voice, melodic music, and unique sound of Lutaniel is a priceless gift to the world.
CHRIS FOX   Lutaniel
Come in first Chorus
Plays music interlude and fade on vamp
Segue into
“Another Saturday Night”
And fade on verse after chorus
Segue into
“For the Last time”
“Vaya Con Dios”
Start at intro
And fade before bridge segue into
“Who’s That Girl”
Start at beginning and
Fade on guitar Solo after chorus
“More Than Friends”
Start at chorus and after recital on chorus
Segue into
“I’ll Never Break Your Heart”
Start on music after chorus
Segue into
“For The Last Time”
Instrumental
While narrator says….
Chris Fox:    Highest Levels Of Praise
Right before each excerpt, let the narrator say the title of each song.
- Song excerpts
Start with “Celebration Time” and narrate from the beginning
Play music up to chorus
- “Heaven Help Us All” (2nd verse) up to Chorus up to after Maddie finishes talking fade on Bob Bailey long note.
- “I Just Love to Praise Him”
‘Start from beginning up to “I Love to Praise Him” Chorus
- “Hallelujah”
Play from 2nd verse (Hallelujah)
“Praise you Lord” up to the finish of recitation.
- “You’re Making Us One”
from intro up to chorus
fade on chorus
- “The Power Of Your Love”
from the beginning up to ending of chorus
- chorus of “Thank You Holy Father”
form 2nd verse (Bob Bailey)
to ending of chorus
- Start with chorus
Alison sings
From chorus (C.M.A singers sing “Thank You for Dealing” to end)
- End with “Golden Slippers”
start with intro
and end on “Golden Slippers”
2nd Chorus
end with Bob vamp “Hallelujah”
end with Bob Bailey vamp
on “The Power Of Your Love”
Straight to the end
Try beginning with Piano
Sax Solo
under narrator
Chris Fox:    A Tribute To Freddie
- “A Tribute To Freddie” play beginning up to after the sax solo after piano
Segue into (fade of trombone solo)
- Play from within
Start from chorus and after guitar solo fade and segue into
- Then you look at me form beginning to beginning of guitar solo and fade at end of solo segue into “Revelation”
- Start at 3rd verse (high guitar) and fade on synthesizer sol after chorus
Segue into
“Latkanoo”
- Start at beginning fade on chorus and back on sax and trombone solo.
Then fade segue into
- “Heaven Help Us All”
Start on Maddie recitation.
Fade into ending
Segue into
- “New Jerusalem”
Start at ¾ time (jazz ¾)
Fade into chorus
Segue into
- “Armageddon”
Start at beginning
Fade on Trombone solo
after chorus
Segue into sax & trombone
Solo & fade (4’s)
- Mozart’s “Facile in C”
Start at the beginning
At the end at first Repeat
No. 2nd repeat
- Segue into
“Love in Action”
Start on
Chorus (3 sax’s) and
End on ending
- Segue into “Celebration Time”
Start at beginning
Narrator speaks at ending
And fade with music
