Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and producer Robert Glasper has dropped his brand new Holiday LP In December mixing classic carols with a set of three brand new originals, all recorded in Spatial Audio and available worldwide exclusively on Apple Music.
This enchanting musical offering combines classic carols with a trio of fresh, original compositions, creating a unique and immersive experience for listeners. What sets this album apart is its cutting-edge recording in Spatial Audio, enhancing the holiday magic for fans worldwide. “In December” is now available exclusively on Apple Music.
Read his track-by-track breakdown of “In December” below:
“Fireside (Intro)”
“‘Fireside is an intro to the album that sets the tone and the vibe. I wanted people to get the feeling they were sitting by the fire while I played the piano.”
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman/Carol of Bells” (feat. Cynthia Erivo)
“We did two songs in one. When Cynthia got to the studio, we landed on two different Christmas carols and figured out a way to mix them and make them into one. It was really fun and Cythia is amazing.”
“Make it Home” (feat. PJ Morton & Sevyn Streeter)
“‘Make it Home’ is about what couples go through during the holidays. We tried to make this about real-life situations instead of the glossy, happy stories that are painted during Christmas time. We tried to have a fine balance on the album for the real stuff.”
“Memories with Mama” (feat. Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball)
“Tank from Tank and the Bangas wrote this song. I wanted to have spoken word on here to mix it up and bring a different vibe. I lost my mother in 2004 and I always think of her during the holidays. I’m glad Tank was able to create this to remind people what it felt like growing up and remind you what your mother would do and say that set the tone for the holidays in your own house.”
“Joy to the World” (feat. Alex Isley)
“‘Joy to the World’ was fun because it’s one of the most well known Christmas songs and I had a blast remaking this with Alex Isley. She is incredible. I tried to keep the integrity of the song while making it modern.”
“December” (feat. Andra Day)
“Andra and I co-wrote the song ‘December.’ It concentrates on real life and real feelings during the holidays. Some things aren’t always happy and people feel alone, they feel anxiety, and all kinds of things during the holidays. So we wanted to touch on those feelings and let people know you’re not alone.”
“Little Drummer Boy” (feat. The Baylor Project)
“‘Little Drummer Boy’ was fun because Marcus Baylor is a drummer, so it fit them perfectly. It’s such an open tune that gives you room to do whatever you want. I wanted to keep the integrity of the tune while at the same time give it more of a gospel feel.”
Listen to In December now, available exclusively on Apple Music in immersive Spatial Audio Here: http://apple.co/indecember
