She & Him - Classics - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A VERY SHE & HIM CHRISTMAS is a wonderful collection of holiday tunes from two of musics most impressive artists Zooey Deschanel (She) & M. Ward (Him). Inspired by seminal holiday albums by the likes of the Carpenters, Vince Guaraldi, the Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and more, She & Him have set out to create an intimate holiday recording of Christmas classics that helps bring new emotions out of old songs. A VERY SHE & HIM CHRISTMAS sees the duo stepping back slightly from the layered, rich aesthetic of their critically acclaimed second album, VOLUME TWO. Deschanel and Ward let the songs speak for themselves, oftentimes recording them with just acoustic guitar and vocals. Consistent in everything are the elements that have made She & Him one of the most loved bands of the last few years Deschanels soulful vocal delivery and Wards impressive guitar work, both sounding as timeless as ever. Album Tracks 1. The Christmas Waltz 2. Christmas Day 3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4. I'll Be Home for Christmas 5. Christmas Wish 6. Sleigh Ride 7. Rockin Around the Christmas Tree 8. Silver Bells 9. Baby, It's Cold Outside 10. Blue Christmas 11. Little Saint Nick 12. The Christmas Song

This is the musical debut from M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, paired together by director Martin Hayens to perform the Richard and Linda tune InchWhen I Get to the BorderInch for his film THE GO-GETTER. Their match sparked the idea for VOLUME ONE. Album Tracks 1. Sentimental Heart 2. Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? 3. This Is Not a Test 4. Change Is Hard 5. I Thought I Saw Your Face Today 6. Take It Back 7. I Was Made for You 8. You Really Gotta Hold on Me 9. Black Hole 10. Got Me 11. I Should Have Known Better 12. Sweet Darlin' 13. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

2010 sophomore from Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. She & Him make music for an eternal springtime, when the temperature is warm enough to go riding with the top (or at least the windows) rolled down and the radio turned up. They occupy an alternate universe where the saddest of songs feel as warm as sun showers; the rain may be coming down, but somewhere nearby, everything looks bright. What began as a fascinating, no-strings attached collaboration on 2008's Volume One has evolved into a bona fide touring band, and She & Him are here to stay. Deschanel and Ward are as comfortable and complementary a musical pair as Les Paul and Mary Ford; hearing them again on Volume Two feels like getting together with two old friends. This time, the harmonies have grown more angelically layered, the string arrangements more dramatic, the songwriting even sharper and more confident. But as with Volume One, the prevailing mood is bittersweet, dreamy, and romantic. Album Tracks 1. Thieves 2. In the Sun 3. Don't Look Back 4. Ridin' in My Car 5. Lingering Still 6. Me and You 7. Gonna Get Along Without You Now 8. Home 9. I'm Gonna Make It Better 10. Sing 11. Over It Over Again 12. Brand New Shoes 13. If You Can't Sleep