Earth, Wind & Fire are celebrating the season with their first-ever holiday album. Holiday features seasonal standards, traditional carols and future holiday classics, Release is set for Tuesday, October 21. Holiday is a spirited celebration of the holiday season, bringing together brand new recordings of seasonal standards, beloved carols, a traditional Japanese winter song, a modern-day Christmas song, future Earth, Wind & Fire classics and "December" (inspired by "September") featuring original vocals from Maurice White. Philip Bailey says, "This album is the band's first and only holiday music project. We are very proud to offer it as a labor of love to all of our fans and soon to be. Enjoy and happy holidays from our families to all of yours." "The Holiday album was a joy to record, it is a celebration of tradition, love and spirituality, some of the elements of Earth, Wind & Fire. From our families to yours, we wish you a happy holiday", said Verdine White.
American soprano Renee Fleming s first-ever holiday album
celebrates the beloved and iconic Christmas season in New York City. From the
holiday windows lining 5th Avenue to the red and green-lit spire of the Empire
State Building, the essence of the city at the most wonderful time of year is
captured on Christmas in New York. Pop, Broadway and jazz greats Chris Botti,
Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Kelli O Hara, Gregory Porter and
Rufus Wainwright join Renée as she lends her sublime voice to hits like Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silver Bells and other gems, including
Central Park Serenade, a brand new duet by songwriting legend Diane Warren. In
total, Fleming and her guests have won 16 Grammy awards across multiple
categories. Fleming s lush vocals, elegant persona, and intimate delivery of
holiday classics make this album the perfect soundtrack for holiday parties,
and a gift that will delight anyone who loves music. An exclusive recording
artist with Decca since 1995, Fleming is known around the globe as a classical
singer with a voice as warm and rich as a fine single malt, (The Times,
London), and a career that has ranged from the stages of world s greatest opera
houses to concerts and recordings of jazz, the American songbook, movie
soundtracks and indie rock. In February 2014, Fleming became the first
classical singer in history to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl,
which was enjoyed by more than 111.5 million viewers in the US. ~ Amazon
PETER FURLER - CHRISTMAS
From the traditional
orchestration of 'O Come All Ye Faithful' to the deconstructed 'O Come O Come
Emmanuel', the arrangements reflect a solemn respect for these timeless
Christmas classics. For example, Furler's introspective vocal delivery on 'We
Three Kings' coupled with haunting melodies of the Duduk (Indigenous Armenian
wind instrument), reinvigorates the often dismissed Christmas carol. The
signature vintage sound of David Ian stays true and develops as he draws from
his own cultural background. This album equally suits a meditative evening by
the fire, or a dinner party with family and friends. Grammy Nominated
Australian Singer-Songwriter, Peter Furler delivers his debut Christmas record.
He has over 7 million album sales to his credit alongside extensive worldwide
touring throughout the course of his career. With an international perspective
in mind, he collaborates with 2013 Wall Street Journal favorited, Canadian-born
David Ian whose unique affinity for the Vintage Christmas sound reaches a new
level. Using singers and musicians from around the world including America,
Armenia, Lebanon, Russia, and South Africa, the artists bring you an
unparalleled cultured Christmas experience ringing sounds of the holiday season
from ancient past to present. ~ Amazon
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