"The Mellisonant Album" is the 5th CD release from Harlem native Walter Christopher. Mr. Christopher has put his fluid songwriting skills to work, offering his R&B fans and smooth jazz lovers, hypnotic rhythms and dulcet melodies over soulful jazz grooves. Walter joined forces on production with Hubert Eaves IV who has worked with Erykah Badu and Lisa Lisa. He also enlisted the talent of world renowned Trumpeter Barry Danielian and Alicia Keys’ saxophonist Dave Watson. The 1st single from the collection "You're Beautiful" has been well received by the "smooth jazz" community. The title track "Mellisonant," with its alluring harmonies and mesmeric bass line takes listeners on a smooth sonic journey reminiscent of an Earth, Wind & Fire jam.
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released February 11, 2014
Mellisonant (featuring Hubert Eaves IV) 4:32
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
All instruments by Hubert Eaves IV
You’re The Best (featuring Dave Watson) 4:02
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
Keyboards/bass/drums by Hubert Eaves IV
Saxophone by Dave Watson
Feels So Good (featuring Barry Danielian) 3:52
R. Webber / W. Holmes
Rhemario A. Webber Music (SESAC) / HI FI MA Music (BMI)
Keyboards & drum programming by Rhemario “Rio” Webber
Trumpet & french horn by Barry Danielian
Sexy Cool 3:54
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
All instruments by Hubert Eaves IV
Falling In Love (Part 1)
R. Webber / W. Holmes
Rhemario A. Webber Music (SESAC) / HI FI MA Music (BMI)
Keyboards & drum programming by Rhemario “Rio” Webber
Flutes by Dave Watson
You’re Beautiful 4:01
M. Wilson / W. Holmes
(Mark Wilson / Hi Fi Ma Music-BMI)
Keyboards & drum programming by Mark Wilson
Saxophone by Dave Watson
Just Us Two (Foot Prints) 4:59
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
All instruments by Hubert Eaves IV
Key boards by Ado Cocker
Additional keyboards by Hubert Eaves IV
Splendor of love 3:31
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
Instruments by Hubert Eaves IV
Additional keyboards by Ado Cocker
Falling in love (Part 2) 4:59
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
All instruments by Hubert Eaves IV
Mellisonant (Outro) 1:08
H. Eaves IV/ W. Holmes
(Marz Boy Music BMI / Hi Fi Ma Music BMI)
Vocals:
Vocals & Vocal Arrangements by Walter Christopher
Additional Vocals on Tracks 2 by April Harris
The Producers:
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 & 10: Produced by Hubert Eaves IV & Walter Christopher
Tracks 3 & 5: Produced by Rhemario “Rio” Webber
Track 6: Produced by Mark Wilson
The Engineers:
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 & 10:
Recorded and Mixed by Hubert Eaves IV @ Marz Boy Studio
Tracks 3 & 5:
Music Recorded and Mixed by Rhemario “Rio” Webber for Raw Entertainment
Vocals Recorded and Mixed by Hubert Eaves IV @ Marz Boy Studio
Tracks 6:
Music Recorded and Mixed by Mark Wilson
Vocals Recorded by Ramzy Yamisha & Paret Hajhassan @ Gear Studio
Vocals Mixed by Joseph Pedulla
Horns Recorded by Hubert Eaves IV @ Marz Boy Studio
Mastered by Joseph Pedulla
Photography by Babaldi
CD Artwork by AVH Entertainment
Executive Producers: Walter Christopher & April Harris