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Andrew wrote:Oh FFS.
The_Noble_Cause wrote:At least two of these tracks (What a Wonderful World, Call Me Irresponsible) aren't even Christmas tunes. Makes you wonder if SP is compiling a Great American Songbook album for release, like the ones Rod Stewart put out. I always thought Perry's musical instincts were more cutting edge than this.
indigo wrote:The_Noble_Cause wrote:At least two of these tracks (What a Wonderful World, Call Me Irresponsible) aren't even Christmas tunes. Makes you wonder if SP is compiling a Great American Songbook album for release, like the ones Rod Stewart put out. I always thought Perry's musical instincts were more cutting edge than this.
Those two songs throw me off, too. Was there a Season 2?
Art Vandelay wrote:It's far from cutting edge, but probably just where he feels most comfortable vocally.
The_Noble_Cause wrote:Art Vandelay wrote:It's far from cutting edge, but probably just where he feels most comfortable vocally.
Perhaps. The 'hardest' rocking son on Traces was "Sun Shines Gray", and I thought he sounded good.
Art Vandelay wrote:The_Noble_Cause wrote:Art Vandelay wrote:It's far from cutting edge, but probably just where he feels most comfortable vocally.
Perhaps. The 'hardest' rocking son on Traces was "Sun Shines Gray", and I thought he sounded good.
I thought the same. It's a good song, and he performed it well. No need for any vocal straining.
Andrew wrote:
An album of No Erasin' style AOR would hit the spot perfectly...
UrbanCoyote wrote:I found this description of the re-release that says it has a duet with his father. That may be interesting to hear.
"One of the most iconic voices in rock music presents an expanded version of his acclaimed holiday album, The Season. Featuring six additional bonus tracks, Steve Perry beautifully re-imagines holiday classics; including a recently unearthed duet with his late father. It’s a timeless collection of music, produced by Perry and his longtime collaborator Thom Flowers, that you will turn to year after year."
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/produc ... season-3-2
indigo wrote:UrbanCoyote wrote:I found this description of the re-release that says it has a duet with his father. That may be interesting to hear.
"One of the most iconic voices in rock music presents an expanded version of his acclaimed holiday album, The Season. Featuring six additional bonus tracks, Steve Perry beautifully re-imagines holiday classics; including a recently unearthed duet with his late father. It’s a timeless collection of music, produced by Perry and his longtime collaborator Thom Flowers, that you will turn to year after year."
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/produc ... season-3-2
That duet is the grabber. We all want to know what his dad sounded like, and what a bonus that will be with Steve singing along.
Monker wrote:indigo wrote:UrbanCoyote wrote:I found this description of the re-release that says it has a duet with his father. That may be interesting to hear.
"One of the most iconic voices in rock music presents an expanded version of his acclaimed holiday album, The Season. Featuring six additional bonus tracks, Steve Perry beautifully re-imagines holiday classics; including a recently unearthed duet with his late father. It’s a timeless collection of music, produced by Perry and his longtime collaborator Thom Flowers, that you will turn to year after year."
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/produc ... season-3-2
That duet is the grabber. We all want to know what his dad sounded like, and what a bonus that will be with Steve singing along.
There is a bit of a choice here....when did his father die? I mean, is this going to be a teen/pre-teen Steve Perry singing, or is he going to rerecord his vocal? It seems interesting but it also could be a bit of a novelty and not much else.
indigo wrote:I am crossing my fingers that This Christmas and Let It Snow will be more joyous.
My hopes for an upbeat duet with his dad are fading. I think it will be melancholy.
Art Vandelay wrote:indigo wrote:I am crossing my fingers that This Christmas and Let It Snow will be more joyous.
My hopes for an upbeat duet with his dad are fading. I think it will be melancholy.
This Christmas was released last year. Very soulful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mge8iZroJZE
Hopes that Jingle Bell Rock is somewhat uptempo.
No doubt the song with his dad will be a crooner ballad. If he's taking a recording of his dad, it's probably 60+ years old. Crooner ballad is the style from then, especially with the song selection.
indigo wrote:Art Vandelay wrote:indigo wrote:I am crossing my fingers that This Christmas and Let It Snow will be more joyous.
My hopes for an upbeat duet with his dad are fading. I think it will be melancholy.
This Christmas was released last year. Very soulful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mge8iZroJZE
Hopes that Jingle Bell Rock is somewhat uptempo.
No doubt the song with his dad will be a crooner ballad. If he's taking a recording of his dad, it's probably 60+ years old. Crooner ballad is the style from then, especially with the song selection.
You know, I must have missed out on the Deluxe release. Thanks for the link, but I find that tune depressing, too.
I don't see how he can ruin Jingle Bell Rock, but let's see.
Steve did reconnect with his dad in Ray's later years, so it could be newer than 60 years old. It will be interesting to hear.
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