Faith Hill - Joy to the World

Artist:

Hill, Faith

UPC:

093624985099

See Also:

Gill, Vince Jones, George Wells, Kitty

Description:

Personnel: London Oratory School Schola, Metro Voices (vocals); Dann Huff, Jerry McPherson, Tom Bukovac (guitar); Pete Hutlinger, Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar); David Schnaufer (dulcimer); Jonathan Yudkin (celtic harp, fiddle, viola, cello); Michael Compton (mandolin); Connie Ellisor, Karen Winkelmann, Gerald Greer, Denise Baker, Carolyn Bailey, Beverly Drukker, Mary Kathryn Van Osdale, Bruce Wethey, Carl Gorodetzky, Pamela Sixfin, David Davidson , Alan Umstead, David Angell, Catherine Umstead, Cate Myer, Janet Askey (violin); Stuart Duncan (fiddle); Kristin Wilkinson, Jim Grosjean, Monisa Angell, Gary VanOsdale (viola); Julie Tanner, Sari Reist, Lynn Peithman, Anthony LaMarchina, Carole Rabinowitz-Neuen (cello); The Nashville String Machine (strings); Ann Richards (flute); Eric Rigler (tin whistle, Uilleann pipe); Lee Levine (clarinet); Bobby Taylor (oboe); Jim Lotz (bassoon); Doug Moffet, Robbie Shankle, Matt Davich, Sam Levine , Denis Solee, Buddy Skipper (saxophone); Mike Haynes , Jeff Bailey , Steve Patrick, George Tidwell (trumpet); Beth Beeson, Jennifer Krummer, Jeff Meyer, Calvin Smith (French horn); Chris Dunn, Prentiss Hobbs, Chris McDonald, Barry Green (trombone); Gilbert Long (tuba); John Gilutin (piano); Bettie Ross (organ); Jimmy Nichols, Charles Judge (keyboards); Jack Jezioro, Paul Bushnell , Craig Nelson (bass instrument); Glenn Worf (upright bass); Neil Stubenhaus (electric bass); Keith Carlock, Shannon Forrest (drums); Eric Darken, Steve Brewster, Sam Bacco, Ron Sorbo (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Allen Sides.
Arrangers: David Campbell ; Dann Huff; Faith Hill; Byron Gallimore.
The marketing department at Warner Brothers must have really wanted to get a jump on the holiday season when they released Faith Hill`s 2008 Christmas album, JOY TO THE WORLD, in September. Hill`s set of carols and traditional songs may not suit the late summer, but that doesn`t make JOY TO THE WORLD any less of a treat. As albums like BREATHE and FIREFLIES proved, Hill has no problem crossing over to mainstream audiences, and this Christmas set (the singer`s first) should strengthen that appeal. If the song selection itself isn`t surprising--including the usual fare like "What Child is This," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "Silent Night"--the arrangements are. A large orchestra, featuring brass, strings, reeds, percussion, and two different choirs, give these renditions a full, sweeping flavor reminiscent of the big bands of the 1940s and `50s. The album also includes an original single, "A Baby Changes Everything," which features one of Hill`s most compelling performances.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Joy To the World
2. What Child is This
3. Santa Claus is Coming To Town
4. Little Drummer Boy
5. O Come All Ye Faithful
6. Holly Jolly Christmas
7. Away In a Manger
8. O Holy Night
9. Winter Wonderland
10. Silent Night
11. Baby Changes Everything, A

Album Information

Release Date:

09/30/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Subgenre:

Contemporary Country

Label:

Warner Brothers Nashville

Producer:

Dann Huff; Faith Hill; Byron Gallimore

Catalog Number:

2-511500

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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