''Under that Christmas Spell'' is the third EP by American singer-songwriter
Tim Halperin
Tim Halperin (born May 27, 1987, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American singer-songwriter. A piano player and vocalist, in 2007 he began performing and recording, and in 2010 his track "We Fight Back" became the theme song for Susan G. Komen for th ...
, released in November 2012. Beyond the original title track, songs include older covers such as "
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."
Production
Halperin has stated he was inspired to make the EP while made nostalgic by a red
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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."
Release
In November 2012
Tim Halperin
Tim Halperin (born May 27, 1987, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American singer-songwriter. A piano player and vocalist, in 2007 he began performing and recording, and in 2010 his track "We Fight Back" became the theme song for Susan G. Komen for th ...
released the EP ''Under that Christmas Spell'',
which includes five arrangements of classic songs
and the eponymous single written by Halperin.
The album's final cover, "
I'll Be Home for Christmas," features
Hayley Orrantia on vocals.
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 '
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' 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."
Track listing
References
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, publisher = AllMusic
, accessdate = 4 October 2013
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External links
Tim Halperinon Facebook (Official)
2012 Christmas albums
Christmas albums by American artists
Pop Christmas albums
Tim Halperin albums
24 Hour Distribution albums