Under that Christmas Spell
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| Released | November 2012 | |||
| Genre | singer-songwriter | |||
| Label | 24 Hour Distribution | |||
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Under that Christmas Spell is the third EP by American singer-songwriter Tim Halperin, released in November 2012. Beyond the original title track, songs include older covers such as "Maybe This Christmas."
Production[edit]
Halperin has stated he was inspired to make the EP while made nostalgic by a red Starbucks cup in the middle of a Texas summer. According to Halperin, "Growing up, I worked on a Christmas tree farm for four years. Around Christmas, people in general are more happy and forgiving."[1]
Release[edit]
In November 2012 Tim Halperin released the EP Under that Christmas Spell,[2] which includes five arrangements of classic songs[3] and the eponymous single written by Halperin.[1] The album's final cover, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," features Hayley Orrantia on vocals.[1]
Reception[edit]
According to a review, "Under That Christmas Spell is a six-song album that intermixes original tunes and classic covers. Halperin reinvented the hymn-like 'Mary Did You Know' by adding cello and redirecting the listener to the lyricism of the song. In his rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' Halperin's sincerity bleeds through as his voice dances over minimalist guitar lines and dainty xylophone."[1]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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| 1. | "Under That Christmas Spell" | Tim Halperin | 3:37 | |
| 2. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (with Hayley Orrantia) | Tim Halperin | 3:42 | |
| 3. | "Maybe This Christmas" | Jordan Critz / Tim Halperin / Ernie Halter | Featuring Hayley Orrantia | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Mary, Did You Know?" | Tim Halperin | 3:45 | |
| 5. | "Miracle" | Jordan Critz / Tim Halperin | 3:53 | |
| 6. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Tim Halperin | 3:25 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Ricciardi, Tiney (November 9, 2012). "Album review: Tim Halperin's holiday album will cast you Under That Christmas Spell". Pegasus News. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ "Tim Halperin: Info". SonicBids. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ "Under That Christmas Spell". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
External links[edit]
- Tim Halperin on Facebook (Official)