16/09/2012

Celine Dion "These Are Special Times" (2008) -Christmas Music / Adult Contemporary-



 Label : Epic Records


Canada 01 - O Holy Night (Traditional)
02 - Don't Save It All For Christmas Day (Peter Zizzo, Ric Wake & Celine Dion)
03 - Blue Christmas (Jay Johnson & Bill Hayes)
04 - Another Year Has Gone By (Bryan Adams é Eliot Kennedy)
05 - The Magic Of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone) (D. Snider)
06 - Ave Maria (Gounod)
07 - Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (Traditional)
08 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On And Open Fire) (Mel Torme & Robert Wells)
09 - The Prayer (Carole Bayer Sager & David Foster)
10 - Brahms' Lullaby (Johannes Brahms)
11 - Christmas Eve (Maria Christensen & Curt Frasca)
12 - These Are The Special Times (Diane Warren)
13 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon & Yoko Ono)
14 - I'm Your Angel (R. Kelly)
15 - Feliz Navidad (José Feliciano)
16 - Les cloches du hameau (Johannes Brahms)


Executive Producers : Vito Luprano & John Doelp
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Mastered by Vlado Meller


01 - O Holy Night

Produced by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Arranged by David Foster & Jeremy Lubbock
Orchestra Recorded by Dave Reitzas
Additional Recording by Felipe Elgueta
Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; Enterprise Recorders, L.A. & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Jimmy Hoyson & Alfred Bosco
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Acoustic Piano & Keyboards : David Foster
Synths Programmed by Felipe Elgueta
Background Singers : Darlene Koldenhoven, Susan Stevens-Logan, Linda Harmon, Gloria Grace Prosper, Donna Davidson, Carmen Twillie, Morgan Ames, Elin Carlson, Don Shelton, Steve Amerson, Jonathan Mack, Amick Byram, Rick Logan, Roger Freeland, Dick Bolks & John West

02 - Don't Save It All For Christmas Day

Produced by Rick Wake for The W&R Group
Arranged by Rik Wake & Peter Zizzo
Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mathes
Drum, Bass & Keyboard Programming : Peter Zizzo
Additional Synth Programming : Jeff Bova
Drum Programming : Jimmy Bralower
Guitar : Larry Salzman, Marc Shulman & Peter Zizzo
Hammond B3 Organ : Loris Holland
Background vocals : Cindy Mizelle, Troy Bright, Dennis Collins, Ayana George, Diva Gray, Loris Holland, Nancey Jackson, Latasha Jordan, Paulette McWilliams, Fonzi Thornton, Spencer Washington, Elizabet Withers & Vaneese Thomas
Background Vocal Arrangement : Loris Holland
Track Engineers : Bob Cadway, Rick Kerr, Terence Dover, Thomas R. Yezzi, Dan Hetzel & David "Dibs" Shackney
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Juan Bohorquez, Brian Harding, Chris Brooke, Alfred Bosco, Rob Murphy & Jake Ninan
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, L.I., New York ; The Dream Factory, NYC ; Clinton Recording, NYC & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Mixed at The Record Plant, L.A.

03 - Blue Christmas 

Produced by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Orchestra Recorded by William Ross
Recorded by Felipe Elgueta
Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; The Record Plant, L.A. ; Enterprise Recorders, L.A. & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Jimmy Hoyson, Andy Haller & Alfred Bosco
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Acoustic Piano : Diane Krall
Keyboards : David Foster
Synths Programmed by Felipe Elgueta
Electric Guitar : John Chiodini
Additional Drums : John "JR" Robinson
Choir : Carmen Twillie, Jeffrey Ramsey, Carmen Carter, Louis Price, Randy Phillips, Tommy Funderburk, Bridgette Bryant, Darlan Holley, Alexandra Brown, Susan Logan, Bobbi Page & Gary Falcone

04 - Another Year Has Gone By

Produced & Arranged by Bryan Adams
Engineered by Randy Staub & Phil Western
Programming : Phil Western & Olle Romo
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, Canada
Acoustic, Electric Guitar & Bass : Bryan Adams
Keyboards : Phil Western
Strings : Vancouver Orchestra
Conducted by Bob Buckley
String Arrangement by Bryan Adams, Phil Western & Bob Buckley

05 - The Magic Of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)

Produced by Rick Wake for The W&R Group
Arranged by Rik Wake & Russ Desalvo
Strings Arrangement & Conducted by Ron Huff
Piano : Shane Keister
Keyboard Programming : Jeff Bova
Drums : Frank Villardi
Guitars : Russ Desalvo
Additional Percussion, Drum Programming & Bass Guitar : Patrick Carroll
Saxophone Solo : Richie Cannata
Background vocals : Dana Callitri, Martin Briley, Eric Troyer, Fonzi Thornton, Sharon Bryant & Cindy Mizelle
Track Engineers : Rob Cadway, Dan Hetzel, Rick Kerr, Thomas R. Yezzi & David "Dibs" Shackney
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Brian Harding, Juan Bohorquez, Chris Brooke, Alfred Bosco, Rob Murphy & Jake Ninan
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Cove City, Sound Studios, L.I., New York ; The Dream Factory, NYC ; Avatar Recording Studios, NYC ; Clinton Recording, NYC & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY

06 - Ave Maria

Produced by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Arranged by David Foster & William Ross
Recorded by Felipe Elgueta
Orchestra Recorded by Dave Reitzas
Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; The Record Plant, L.A. ; Enterprise Recorders, L.A. & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Jimmy Hoyson, Andy Haller & Alfred Bosco
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Keyboards : David Foster
Synths Programmed by Felipe Elgueta
Acoustic Guitar : Kamil Rustam
Electric Guitar : Michael Thompson 
Choir : Carmen Twillie, Jeffrey Ramsey, Carmen Carter, Louis Price, Randy Phillips, Tommy Funderburk, Bridgette Bryant, Darlan Holley, Alexandra Brown, Susan Logan, Bobbi Page & Gary Falcone

07 - Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)

Produced by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Arranged by David Foster & Johnny Carl
Pipe Organ & Choir Recorded by Gary Van Pelt
Orchestra Recorded by Dave Reitzas
Additional Recording by Felipe Elgueta
Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Crystal Cathedral, CA ; Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; Enterprise Recorders, L.A. ; Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Steve Conrad, Jimmy Hoyson, Andy Haller & Alfred Bosco
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Choir : Crystal Cathedral Choir
Pipe Organ : Heather Hinton

08 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On And Open Fire)

Produced & Arranged by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Orchestra Recorded by Johnny Mandel
Orchestra Recorded by Al Schmitt
Lead Vocal Recorded by Dave Reitzas
Additional Recording by Felipe Elgueta
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. & Oceanway, L.A.
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Acoustic Piano : Terry Trotter
Synthesizers : Tom Rainer
Drums : Jeff Hamilton
Bass : Chuck Domanico
Guitar : John Chiodini

09 - The Prayer

Produced & Arranged by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Co-Produced by Tony Renis & Carole Bayer Sager
Orchestra Recorded by William Ross
Recorded by Felipe Elgueta
Orchestra & Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; Sony Sound Stage, L.A. & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Jimmy Hoyson & Alfred Bosco
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Keyboards : David Foster
Synths Programmed by Felipe Elgueta
Duet with Andrea Bocelli

10 - Brahms' Lullaby 

Produced by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Arranged by David Foster & William Ross
Recorded by Felipe Elgueta
Orchestra Recorded by Dave Reitzas
Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; The Record Plant, L.A. ; Enterprise Recorders, L.A. & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Jimmy Hoyson
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Keyboards : David Foster
Synths Programmed by Felipe Elgueta

11 - Christmas Eve

Produced by Ric Wake for The W&R Group
Arranged by Ric Wake & Steve Skinner
Keyboard & Drum Programming : Steve Skinner
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Guitar : Ira Siegel & Chieli Minucci
Background vocals : Maria Christensen, Margret Dorn, Jane Barrett & Nikki Gregoroff
Track Engineers : Bob Cadway, Steve Skinner & David "Dibs" Shackney
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Chris Brooke, Alfred Bosco, Rob Murphy & Jake Ninan
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, L.I., New York ; The Dream Factory, NYC ; Nervious Music, NYC ; Right Track Recording, NYC & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY

12 - These Are The Special Times

Produced by David Foster for Chartmaker Inc.
Strings Arranged by Jeremy Lubbock
Recorded by Felipe Elgueta
Strings Recorded by John Kurlander
Lead Vocal Recorded by Humberto Gatica
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, L.A. ; The Record Plant, L.A. ; Enterprise Recorders, L.A. ; Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Assisted by Jimmy Hoyson, Andy Haller & Alfred Bosco
Mixed by Humberto Gatica
Assisted by Chris Brook & Rob Murphy
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Keyboards : David Foster
Synclavier Programmed by Simon Franglen
Synths Programmed by Felipe Elgueta
Guitars : Michael Thompson
Background Singers : Tanya Kelly, Sue Ann Carwell & Khris Kellow
Choir : Carmen Twillie, Jeffrey Ramsey, Carmen Carter, Louis Price, Randy Phillips, Tommy Funderburk, Bridgette Bryant, Darlan Holley, Alexandra Brown, Susan Logan, Bobbi Page & Gary Falcone

13 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Produced by Ric Wake for The W&R Group
Arranged by Ric Wake & Steve Skinner
All Keyboard & Drum Programming : Steve Skinner
Guitar : Chieli Minucci
Background vocals : Curtis King, Brenda White King, Cindy Mizelle, Tawatha Agee, Fonzi Thorton & Dennis Collins
Percussion : Bashiri Johnson
Track Engineers : Bob Cadway, Steve Skinner & David "Dibs" Shackney
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Jason Stasium, Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy & Jake Ninan
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, L.I., New York ; The Dream Factory, NYC ; Nervious Music, NYC ; Right Track Recording, NYC & Criteria Recording Studios, FL
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY

14 - I'm Your Angel

Produced & Arranged by R. Kelly
Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mathes
Additional Keyboards, Backing vocals & Choir Conducted by LaFayette Carthon Jr. & Loris Holland
Programming : Stephen George & Tony Black
Keyboards : Steve Skinner
Additional Keyboard Programming : Jeff Bova
Drum Programming : Steve Skinner & Jimmy Bralower
Hammond B-3 Organ : Loris Holland
Background vocals : Jeffrey Morrow, Yvonne Gage, Cheryl Wilson, Joan Watton, Robert Bowker, Johnny Rutledge, Rob Trow, Robin Robinson, Cathy Richardson, Anthony Ransom, Lisa Lougheed, Stevie Robinson, tawatha Agee, Troy Bright, Dennis Collins, Ayana George, Diva Gray, Loris Holland, Nancey Jackson, Lastash Jordon, Paulette McWilliams, Robert Moe, Fonzi Thornton, Spencer Washington & Elizabeth Withers
Track Engineers : Stephen George, Bob Cadway, Humberto Gatica, Steve Skinner & David "Dibs" Shackney
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Jeff Vereb, Don Hachey, UB Tirado, Nathan Dean, Jeffrey Lane, Bill Douglas, Jason Stasium, Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy, Brian Callicha & Jake Ninan
Orchestra Contractor : Steven Danenberg
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Battery Studios, Chicago ; Le Studio Morin Heights ; Chicago Recording Co. ; Cove City Sound Studios, L.I., New York ; The Dream Factory, NYC ; Right Track Recording, NYC ; Nervious Music, NYC & Hit Factory, NY
Mixed at Hit Factory, NY
Duet with R. Kelly

15 - Feliz Navidad

Performed by Celine & Her Family
Produced by Ric Wake for The W&R Group
Additional Production : Humberto Gatica
Arranged by Ric Wake & Gary "Headman" Haase for Wake Productions
Fodeva Bass Guitar : Gary Haase
Acoustic Lead Guitar : Ramon Stagnaro
Guitars : Chris Taylor
Drums : Steve Wolf
Keyboard & Synth Arrangements : George Whitty
Percussion : Rafael Padilla
Tenor Sax : Richie Cannata
Alto Sax : Bobby Franceschini & Bill Harris
Baritone Sax : John Scarpulla
Trumpet : Barry Danielan, Don Harris & Tony Kadlec
Trombone : Ozzie Melendez & Randy Andos
Bass Trombone : Dave Taylor
Orchestration : Richie Iacona
Lead Vocals & Dion Family Recorded by Humberto Gatica for Hum Inc. Productions
Recording Engineers : Bob "Chuck" Cadway, Humberto Gatica, David "Dibs" Shackney & George Whitty
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Juan Bohorquez, Brian Harding, Scott Young, Aya Takemura, Rob Murphy & Jake Ninan
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, L.I., NY ; The Dream Factory, NYC ; WTM Studios ; Avatar Recording Studios, NYC ; Le Studio Morin Heights & The Record Plant, L.A.
Mixed at The Record Plant, L.A.

16 - Les cloches du hameau

Performed by Celine & Her Family
Produced by Ric Wake for The W&R Group
Arranged by Ric Wake, Shane Keister & Ron Huff
Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by Ron Huff
Hand Bell Arrangement by Shane Keister
Synclavier Programming : Shane Keister
Hand Bell Performance by The Hand Bell Choir Of The Ridgewood United Methodist Church, Ridgewood, NJ
Directors : Richard E. Frey & Christine L. Braden
Track Engineers : Rick Kerr & David "Dibs" Shackney
Mix Engineer : Humberto Gatica
Assistant Engineers : Brian Harding, Ethan Mates, Chris Brooke, Alfred Bosco, Rob Murphy & Jake Ninan
Production Coordination : David Barratt
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, L.I., NY ; Clinton Recording, NYC & Le Studio Morin Heights
Mixed at The Record Plant, L.A.