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Tracklisting:
1. Magic (Eastmond/Perry) 4:54
2. Spirit of Love (Eastmond/Perry) 4:12
3. Living for the Love of You (IslemRonald/Isley/Isley/Isley) 4:08
4. Keep Reminding Me (Freeman/Perry) 4:19
5. Groove With You (Isley/Isley/Isley/Isley) 4:26
6. I Can't Wait ('til Morning Comes) (Davis/Perry) 4:12
7. More of Your Sweet Love (Eastmond/Perry) 4:00
8. All of My Days (Freeman/Perry) 3:47
9. You'll Never Know (Davis/Perry) 4:33
10. Perfect Island Night (Eastmond/Perry) 5:30
11. In the Morning (Father's Lullaby) (Ritenour) 5:06
12. I'm Thankful (Lins/Martins/Perry) 4:35
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Artists:
Cyro Baptista - Percussion
Francisco Centeno - Bass
Chris Davis - Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
Barry Eastmond - Keyboards, Drum Programming
Jason Miles - Arranger, Keyboards, Drum Programming
Jeff Mironov - Guitar
Lee Ritenour - acGuitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming,
Andy Snitzer - Sax
Phil Hamilton - Guitar
Melvin Lee Davis - Bass
Andrew Leff
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Reviewbits:
This is a cd for a romantic
evening with your significant other…
Get this one, you won't be sorry…
"Magic" gives his fans something to sink their teeth
into...
"IN THE MORNING" brings a tear to your eye…
from smooth jazz, soul and latin weaves each track together
like a fine tapestry...
each selection brings listening pleasure the likes you've been
searching for...
Perry has found the perfect setting for showcasing his unique,
passion-filled vocals. In a perfectly balanced program of irresistible
smooth grooves and soulful ballads, Phil Perry's soaring vocals
are indeed Magic.
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Information:
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Perry's Peak Records debut, via the label's new association with Concord Records, "Magic takes the flowing passion to new levels while showcasing more than ever his development as a songwriter. Long one of adult contemporary music's great vocal interpreters, Perry co-wrote nine of the eleven songs on "Magic", collaborating with renowned composer/ producers like Barry J. Eastmond, Peak Records co-owner Russ Freeman, Chris Davis, and Lee Ritenour.
"I've been singing love songs since the beginning of my career, writing on occasion while seeking out a few great tunes among hundreds that were submitted," says Perry. "Being so deeply involved in the compositional side of things this time out allows me to offer a unique perspective while continuing to do what I love. I always put all of myself into songs that were not my own, but singing songs I've written means that every emotion comes from within, from a purer place. I wrote about many kinds of love about the people and things that mean the most to me·my wife Lillian, our four children, my career. Love has many faces and stages, and the material here reflects that.
Lee Ritenour wrote and produced 'In The Morning (A Father's Lullaby)' about my late father's assurance to me as a kid that if I prayed before I went to bed every night, everything would be fine in the morning." Perry adds that while the collaborative process with each co-writer is somewhat unique, there are a few very important criteria he always follows: "If I can hear part of my life in the song, then I know I can truly give of myself. As a lyricist, I know I can't be too wordy, and I have to focus on the meter and how I'm telling the story. I usually begin with the chorus part and build from there."
All of the singer's projects have found him enjoying working with a strong lineup of producers. On "Magic, longtime creative associates Barry J. Eastmond and Lee Ritenour are joined by Chris Davis (who first worked with Perry as musical director of the Rhythm of Love tour with Will Downing and Gerald Albright) and Russ Freeman. The four Eastmond produced tracks are the silky, mystical opening title track (which features an exotic Eastern flavor complementing the gentle mid tempo funk); the dreamy and whimsical "Spirit of Love," a tender story of forgiveness; the optimistic, gospel tinged "More of Your Sweet Love," on which Perry -- fully employing his trademark falsetto -- explores the joyful changes wrought by love; and the breezy Brazilian flavored delight "Perfect Island Night."
Davis produced three tracks -- a hypnotic retro soul take on The Isley Brothers' warmly familiar "For the Love Of You"; the elegant ballad "I Can't Wait ('Til Morning Comes)," with Perry ranging from a sexy whisper to his powerful falsetto; and the upbeat, highly percussive jazz-shuffle piece "You'll Never Know." Freeman's two songs are the romping Brazilian romance "Keep Reminding Me" (featuring Freeman taking masterful turns on electric and classical guitar) and the similarly exotic and intensely soulful "All of My Days," the story of an eternal love borne from a first wayward glance. Ritenour's tracks include a moody cover of another Isley Brothers' tune called "Groove With You" and of course, the very spiritual, tear-inducing father-son ballad "In the Morning (A Father's Lullaby)."
"I've been fortunate to work with a variety of producers who bring their own flavors and sensibilities to the project," says Perry. "They all contribute something special, and I am grateful for the way all of them created a relaxed environment for me to get the performance over and do what I do best."
"Whatever era of time we're talking about, people will always want to hear great love songs," he says. "I've always believed that good music makes things happen, and what could be more magical than singing about what you believe in? My goal is to share the passion, feelings and concerns of people without having to actually be in the room with them. It's about more than simply entertainment for me. I make music that I hope can become a part of someone's life. The new album "Magic is another wonderful opportunity to do what I love to do."
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