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Title: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Dutchie on August 22, 2010, 11:01:29 PM
link: http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Christm ... =christmas


Wilson Phillips to release Christmas CD

NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- The 1990s U.S. pop trio Wilson Phillips is working on its first Christmas album, which is to be released in October, Sony Masterworks said Friday.

Comprised of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, the female singing group is best known for its hits "Hold On," "Release Me" and "You're in Love."

The three are reuniting with their original music producer, Glen Ballard,on the Christmas-themed album.

Ballard co-wrote Michael Jackson's hit single "Man in the Mirror" and produced Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" album. He was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips' self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

"Reuniting Wilson Phillips with the multitalented pop producer and songwriter Glen Ballard on an album featuring Christmas favorites and newly written songs is certain to become a holiday classic," Alex Miller, senior vice president and general manager of Sony Masterworks, said in a statement.

The trio is also expected to announce tour dates in the near future, the act's record label said.


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Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: MD on October 12, 2010, 07:00:33 PM
Wilson Phillips "Christmas in Harmony" was released today...

And includes "Our Prayer"!

You can hear a 30 second clip at Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Harmony-Wilson-Phillips/dp/B0040ZA2EU (http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Harmony-Wilson-Phillips/dp/B0040ZA2EU)

MD...


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: The Shift on October 13, 2010, 12:56:14 AM
There's something fakey about those Our Prayer vocals. ProTools? Too effect laden? I'm not technologically aware enough to spot what, but it sounds wrong somehow. Anyone?


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on October 13, 2010, 01:02:31 AM
There's something fakey about those Our Prayer vocals. ProTools? Too effect laden? I'm not technologically aware enough to spot what, but it sounds wrong somehow. Anyone?

Oh, for sure, pitch correction central !


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: summerinparadise.flac on October 13, 2010, 01:22:17 PM
Yep + sounds like there is some thickening by copying the exact take of one vocal to create the effect of double tracking. That gives that "hollow" sound.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Amy B. on October 13, 2010, 04:48:31 PM
I really dislike Wilson Phillips music and really anything I've heard that Carnie and/or Wendy have done. The production is always so shlocky. I don't know what Brian's relationship with his daughters is nowadays, but I wish he'd produce something of theirs...for real. It would be interesting to hear.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Chris Brown on October 13, 2010, 06:16:27 PM
Yep + sounds like there is some thickening by copying the exact take of one vocal to create the effect of double tracking. That gives that "hollow" sound.

"Hollow" is a nice way to put it - I would have gone with "lifeless."  They took all the soul out of one of Brian's most spiritual/soulful songs. 

I've always liked their voices, but Amy is absolutely right, they have always been horribly produced.  Brian could probably do a nice job, but really, anybody who could make their vocals sound human again would be nice.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on October 14, 2010, 01:51:51 AM
I don't know what Brian's relationship with his daughters is nowadays, but I wish he'd produce something of theirs...for real. It would be interesting to hear.

Ain't. Gonna. Happen.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: GoogaMooga on October 14, 2010, 03:27:07 AM
I like three of their albums,

Wilson Phillips
The Wilsons
California

and I might also get Carnie's lullabies album.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: 18thofMay on October 14, 2010, 03:32:50 AM
I like some of the lullaby stuff. Heaven is a great tune!!


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Amy B. on October 14, 2010, 08:12:06 AM
I don't know what Brian's relationship with his daughters is nowadays, but I wish he'd produce something of theirs...for real. It would be interesting to hear.

Ain't. Gonna. Happen.

Okay, I guess that means their relationship is not as close as it was a decade or so ago. It would have been nice, though.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Bill Ed on October 14, 2010, 01:25:14 PM


Oh, for sure, pitch correction central !

I'm not doubting you at all, but what should I listen for? The vocals certainly sound "processed", but I don't know how to recognize pitch correction.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: Dutchie on October 14, 2010, 01:53:27 PM
http://www.wilsonphillipsmusic.com/music

here you can pre-listen to the complete songs. I will order mine. so many great songs...i wish it could be xmas everyday  ;D


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: bgas on October 14, 2010, 03:54:35 PM
 I think they do a nice "our prayer", but they should have made it the first song you hear when you pop it in the player.


Title: Re: wilson phillips releases xmas cd this year
Post by: hypehat on October 14, 2010, 05:19:07 PM
It's the bass vocals that throw me off as too pitch corrected.... and the high ones aren't high enough. Although, sh*t, it's better than I could do  :lol