Rearview Mirror Sessions / County Q Studios, Nashville, TN:
Phil Christie - Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Doug Lancio - Electric Guitar
Steve Sheehan - Acoustic Guitar
Barry Walsh - Keyboards & Clavietta
Paul Scholten - Drums & Percussion
Mike Joyce - Bass
Bryn Davies - Cello
Perry Coleman - Background Vocals
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Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Ryan Adams, Coldplay, Sting, Neil Diamond... Current faves David Gray, Patty Griffin, Gretchen Peters, Hem, Eastmountainsouth, Matt Kearney, Snow Patrol, Amos Lee, The Weepies,
Sounds Like
.........a blended mix of Neil Diamond, Bruce Spingsteen and Gordon Lightfoot
Phil Christie’s Rearview Mirror with its images of “looking back and reflecting on love lost, love won, dreams unfulfilled, dreams that may still yet come true” are a unifying thread throughout the recording’s ten tracks. The songs’ rich tones and storylines are enhanced by Doug Lancio’s (Patty Griffin, Gretchen Peters) atmospheric guitar style, cellist Bryn Davies, and Barry Walsh’s (Gretchen Peters) piano work giving it touches of folk, Americana, country and rock. Produced by Christie at Nashville’s County Q Studios, where he recorded his 2002 Summerstown CD, he was also joined by Steve Sheehan on acoustic guitar, Paul Scholten on drums and percussion, Mike Joyce on bass and Perry Coleman on background vocals. A native of Canada, Christie was influenced by Gordon Lightfoot as well as such notable artists as Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen and John Denver, and scored his own radio success in the ‘80s before making his way to Los Angeles in 1995. The title song of Rearview Mirror goes worldwide to radio in June.
Phil Christie "Rearview Mirror" is a collection of some of the most well crafted songs this writer has heard since the hey day of the Brill building. B. Noel Barr, RANDOM LENGTHS September 8, 2008
It's not often you hear a voice as strong as Phil Christie's. Though he keeps it well leashed, the potency and muscularity reverberate in every verse he sings. Another of those highly talented Canadians, he took very broad inspiration from fellow countryman Gordon Lightfoot. Christie's compositions keep more to the distinctiveness of a Lightfoot or Bruce Cockburn—there's just something of the forest and brisk winter in the way a good deal of the Canadian folkies compose.
Every cut of this CD is solid radio material.
Either Christie or Steve Sheehan is playing a perpetually chord-picked axe, I'm not sure which, but it's like a rainbow running through most of the cuts. I'm certain, though, that Rearview Mirror doesn't represent the singer at his zenith; that's yet to come. You have to hear his voice to understand. Christie has the presence and sturdiness of an opera singer, but that's not his gig. I don't know what would be, but when he hits the mode that will take the full measure of his prowess, a cyclone will cut through the charts. Mark S. Tucker, FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC EXCHANGE August 14, 2008
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Phil Christie shines with his song “Rearview Mirror”, with beautiful lyrical imagery and Contemporary Folk production and songwriting. His new album also named “Rearview Mirror” has just been released. Fans of David Wilcox and Gordon Lightfoot will appreciate his music. This artist is one to watch RATING: ***** (5 out of 5 Stars)
INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS July 30, 2008
Back in the heydays of James Taylor and Jackson Browne, there were second tier singer/songwriters that a lot of people liked more that were highly influential and very talented but just didn’t have that something that put them over the top. Christie is in the mold of those musical soldiers that felt more like a pal than an unreachable star, who didn’t drop the hits but left you with something more lasting. Think comparing Fred Neil to James Taylor. With some highly talented pals that know the ropes bringing home the sound, Christie’s tales of every day life are sure to ring a bell when you are looking for some meaty songwriting you can get into. It may not be vintage Dylan, but there’s nothing wrong with vintage John Batdorf.
Chris Spector MIDWEST RECORD July 13, 2008
Folk guitars travel over the highways. “Midnight moon on a night, muddy, black as coal, trail of dust and a heavy load. Everything I once held dear in my rearview mirror.” A familiar lonely tale, but told with new poetry. “Desert wind blows a tumbleweed up on the rise” evokes one feeling and a moment later “sunlight around her like a prayer” digs deeper into another feeling, a memory of my life lived, perhaps a bit callously. I’m sure some of my past would yell at me -> you weren’t looking, you were very callous. Ah. Takes good music to pull out confessions from a hard-hearted man. And Phil obliges with much good music. Shoutout tunes are the beautiful Random Acts Of Kindness, a tale of the small flowers I let slide through my fingers, and Me & My Guitar, a song that many people write but few succeed at. Phil succeeded. “Three chords and a simply melody opened up my heart and set me free.” Thanks for stirring my soul! EARTASTE.COM June 3rd, 2008
On an album filled with anchored emotion, Christie is the guy you play at night, late at night, when the candle flickers and the wine is working, when thoughts run and race -- when music does its best work. The multi-talented Christie – he draws major duty by producing, playing and writing here –has pulled together an album that’s not going to appeal to the hats and buckle crowd; rather, if you lean towards middle-of-the-road country that’s easy and melodic to the ear, this is for you. GEORGE PEDEN, COUNTRY STARS ONLINE.COM June 17, 2008
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Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE, is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
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Hey,Phil, Came by to hear your Awesome Music!"Random Acts of Kindness" is just one of your Greats! I think it's beautiful..It has meaningful lyrics and the Music is perfect for them. I hope you Enjoy your Friday... Have A Happy "Independence" Day:)
My new single "I Can't Kiss Me" just became available at ITUNES and you can watch the video at YOUTUBE. The full album comes out on Aug 11th! Here's the video!
Love your Music! Thanks for Adding Me. I think that your Music, Lyrics and Vocals are "AWESOME" GREAT Acoustics!! "Have A Wonderful rest of the Week" :)(:
Thank you so much Phil for honoring us with your precious friendship.... We hope your day is blessed with Love and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again !!
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio..Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! Ruby Jane
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