New York based Christopher ‘Houli’ Houlihan is a phenomenon – a young man travelling the world -enchanting and invigorating audiences of all ages with flawless technique and artistry on the organ! His fans call him ‘Houli’ As I am a fan, I will as well. Your favorite room in your house or apartment? Why?
Houli: My very tiny apartment kitchen! I love to cook.
Is there something that you know to be true that you wish others would embrace?
Houli: “Classical” music is exciting! (and sexy, and silly, and deeply moving all at the same time.)
I had a teacher quote an old Tibetan proverb: ‘Man says time passes. Time says man passes.’ It freaked me out for years! Talk about a phrase or saying that has stuck with you since you first heard it.
Houli: I really can’t think of anything– can I get a different question!? :)
Do you have a favorite love song?
Houli: I’m not sure why, but Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes” comes to mind. I’m not even sure it’s really a “love song” like most people would think of a love song.
It’s just such a great song, whatever it is. I’m much more intrigued by songs that explore the grey areas of love that are so difficult to talk about. Like Sondheim’s “Sorry/Grateful” in Company. I heard “And So It Goes” for the first time when I was 16, sung by a choir in England, was totally enchanted, and I’ve never been able to get that performance out of my head. Of course, my understanding of the song has changed a lot since then…
great song, whatever it is. I’m much more intrigued by songs that explore the grey areas of love that are so difficult to talk about. Like Sondheim’s “Sorry/Grateful” in Company. 
I heard “And So It Goes” for the first time when I was 16, sung by a choir in England, was totally enchanted, and I’ve never been able to get that performance out of my head. Of course, my understanding of the song has changed a lot since then…What’s your favorite smell? Does it conjure up any specific memories for you?
Houli: The way the house smells when my mother makes huge pots of tomato sauce! i used to come home from school and eat it right out of the pot.
when my mother makes huge pots of tomato sauce! i used to come home from school and eat it right out of the pot.If you had the resources to be a ‘patron’ (financially support an artist or assist in their support in order that they could live their dream) what would your criteria be for them to gain your support?
Houli: Uniqueness and deliberate thoughtfulness in their art.
Do you eat breakfast? What is a typical breakfast for you?
Houli: Coffee, and plenty of it.
If you were given a talking parrot – what would be the first thing you would teach it to say?
Houli: Oh God, I’d probably teach it to stay quiet!
Cat or dog? Why?
Houli: I really love dogs, but I’m traveling too frequently to have my own. I don’t like cats at all!
Water view or mountain view? Why?Houli: I’ll take both, thank you very much. This summer I visited Loch Lomond in Scotland… the most gorgeous green hills and peaceful lake I’ve ever seen.