Details of
O Holy Night
by As Is
Liner Notes:
Producer: James McKinney, Infinite Icon
Engineer: Jeff Gruber
Recorder At: BlueHouse Studios
Mastered By: Alex Guerink
About the Album
"Infectious and joyful….
a reimagining of the classic holiday tune with a touch of spice and everything nice.”
Get ready to sway because this is a very different O Holy Night!
With an upbeat samba vibe, spirited jazz guitar lines and stellar vocals, As Is brings a new energy to this beloved Christmas carol. Known for their inventive arrangements, the duo pairs Brazilian rhythms with jazz overtones and a Grammy-winning production team to inspire this joyful holiday track.
"Immense kudos to the wondrously adventurous husband and wife tandem of guitarist Alan Schulman and vocalist Stacey Schulman – collectively known as As Is - who boldly re-imagine “O Holy Night!” as a soulful, playful and delightfully infectious samba. It’s a unique and refreshing reimagining, taking us on an irresistible journey driven by the unbeatable combination of her sultry voice and imaginative phrasing, his crisp and snappy electric harmonies and the hypnotic grooves and dynamic shuffling energy of Brazilian born Lucini brothers, Leonardo (bass) and Alejandro (percussion).”
“A provocative reading of the French Carol "O Holy Night. With a fearless abandon, the two plop the chilly and ancient carol squarely into a humid samba, turning the holiday classic on its ear…an engaging performance not expected by most listeners.”
- C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
"They have reimagined a holiday favorite in a brilliant way...
When Native Brazilian brothers, Leonardo and Alejandro Lucini merged their South American rhythmic talents with Alan Schulman’s tasty guitar and Stacey Schulman’s crystal-clear vocals, they created a fresh sound for the familiar Christmas carol, “O Holy Night.”
-Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs