Winter WONDERLAND Like You’ve Never Seen Before!
A bit of holiday cheer from our family to yours!
Each year around Christmastime (if we can get our act together), my wife Charissa and I create a holiday song in the studio to celebrate the season and to create new memories to share with friends and family. As our family has grown we’ve included our daughter Cora in the tradition — as well as her talented friends.
This year (2024) we went all out, recording our own rendition of “Winter Wonderland” complete with kids choir and crazy behind-the-scenes studio antics.
As for microphones, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to dress “Newman,” my beloved Neumann KU-100 binaural dummy head mic, as Santa Claus. He played his part exquisitely and captured the choir perfectly! I close-mic’ed the singers with my favorite vintage Neumann U67, choosing an omni polar pattern, positioning the singers around the front and sides of this classic large diaphragm mic.
What a fabulous time we had! We hope this brightens your holiday season!
Want More Holiday Music from The Nielsens?
Check out “Mistletoe Electro,” a collection of Christmas Classics produced and recorded by me and sung by my talented wife, Charissa Nielsen (aka Roxi Jet).
The EP features vintage electronic synths, minimalist beat programming, and traditional woodwind instruments. Available NOW on all streaming platforms! May it bring a smile to your spirit, a pep in your snowbound step, and a place in your seasonal playlists.
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Learn more about Charissa Nielsen at www.SessionSingerLA.com
Learn more about me, and hire me to produce, record, and/or mix your next project at www.dananielsen.com
Thank you. Apparently I needed that good cheer.
Awe, right on! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, man. 😊