Under that Christmas Spell

Under that Christmas Spell
Studio album by
Tim Halperin
ReleasedNovember 2012
Genresinger-songwriter
Label24 Hour Distribution
Tim Halperin chronology
Rise and Fall
(2011) 		Under that Christmas Spell
(2012) 		Heart Tells Your Head
(2014)

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

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

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

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

No.TitleWriter(s){{{extra_column}}}Length
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 HalterFeaturing Hayley Orrantia3:49
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Tim Halperin: Info". SonicBids. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  3. ^ "Under That Christmas Spell". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2013.