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0602537115488

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Overview
Irish crooner Keith Harkin makes his solo debut with his 2012 eponymous album. A member of the all-male variety show Celtic Thunder, Harkin has showcased his laid-back vocal style across the globe, and his debut release fits well into the show's template. While he is a singer/songwriter in his own right, here Harkin focuses primarily on cover songs that make the most of his naturally burnished vocal twang and romantic surfer-dude persona. These are slick, expertly produced songs that walk a fine line between adult contempo, modern country, and Celtic-inspired pop music, with an obvious emphasis on 2010s-style radio-friendly production. Such cuts as Harkin's duet with Colbie Caillat on Van Morrison's "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You," his reverent take on the Fred Neil-penned Harry Nilsson classic "Everybody's Talkin'," and especially his rambling version of the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" should appeal to fans of current Top 40. Often compared to the similarly mellow Jack Johnson, Harkin's own compositions, like the lighthearted "Orange Moon" and the uplifting "Take It Away Boys," actually have a bit more of a country vibe, and in that sense bring to mind the crossover stylings of artists like Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum. Ultimately, Harkin has a pleasant voice, and the easygoing quality of these productions makes for relaxing afternoon listening.
Product Details
Release Date: | 09/18/2012 |
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Label: | Verve |
UPC: | 0602537115488 |
catalogNumber: | 001724702 |
Rank: | 44855 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Keith Harkin Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Foot Stomping,Knee SlapsDavid Foster Piano
Charlie Bisharat Fiddle
Dean Parks Guitar,Slide Guitar
John "J.R." Robinson Drums
Chris Walden Conductor
Colbie Caillat Vocals
Jochem van der Saag Harmonica,Percussion,Piano,Keyboards,Bottle
Barry Kerr Flute,uillean pipes
David Bakey Guitar
Technical Credits
Fred Neil ComposerGeorge Harrison Composer
Bruce Hornsby Composer
Marc Jordan Composer
Tom Waits Composer
Jeremy Lubbock Orchestral Arrangements
Van Morrison Composer
Vartan Art Direction
William Ross Orchestral Arrangements
Chris Walden Orchestral Arrangements
Brian Byrne Composer
Steve Sulikowski Composer
Jorge Vivo Engineer
Stephan Moccio Composer
Colbie Caillat Duet
Keith Harkin Composer
John Barrett Pro-Tools
Johan Fransson Composer
Tobias Lundgren Composer
Jochem van der Saag Composer,Programming,Engineer,Orchestral Arrangements,Sound Design
Steve Price Engineer
Tim Larsson Composer
Barry Kerr Whistle
Don Hensley Composer
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