JOHN HUNTER PHILLIPS SLIDE SHOW,
CD REVIEWS AND BIOGRAPHY34 Great songs !!... Over two solid hours of fabulous listening pleasure
available from JohnHunterPhillips.net Two fantastic, rock'n'harmony CDs from John !!
DIAMONDS ON THE BEACH ...a CD tribute to the beach boys and
IT'S ABOUT TIME ...John's brand new CD release with 18 great songs !!JUST SOME of the fantastic things being said about John Hunter Phillips !!!From CDBaby.com for John's new 2006 CD " IT'S ABOUT TIME " :
" John has outdone himself on this one "!!!!!
.........Reviewer: Karen
"Diamonds on The Beach" was good, but "It's About Time" is so much better. John's original songs, like 'You're Never Alone,' are a nice inclusion to the fantastic covers of the Beach Boy songs. His version of Billy Hinsche's 'Under A Beach Boy Moon' is so much better than the original. The 'Goin'On' cover that he did with Carter Cathcart is one of the best songs on the album. His version of Carl Wilson's 'Heaven' makes us think we are hearing the great Carl Wilson once again. Personally, I can't wait for his third album to come out. Way to go, John!"John Creates His Own "Pet Sounds" !!!!!! "
..........Reviewer: Jim Painton
" In this, his own "Pet Sounds," John has lifted his talents (and falsettos) to new heights. He has every bit as much musical appeal as any of the Beach Boys. Not to take away anything from them, but it's really amazing how life deals out such random cards!!! JOHN should have been Brian Wilson, or at least Bruce Johnson. It's About Time, Do It Again! " This CD Blows My Mind " !!!!
.........Reviewer: Beach Boy Jim
" It's About Time is one of those CD's I just let play over and over. What a terrific selection of songs, each of which really displays the unreal talent of John Hunter Phillips. "The Girl In The Rearview Mirror," " Just Can't Wait for Summertime," " Under a Beachboy Moon" and the perfect harmonies of "Their Heats Were Full of Spring" top my list, although everyone of the songs is a winner! "" I love this selection of songs "
..........Reviewer: Rynelle S., who loves harmony
" I love this selection of songs. I get a lift when the CD starts out with Its About Time; I need to crank it up and let my head whack out the time. And that lift stays through the whole CD. Youre Never Alone is a favorite--the line though youre feeling so haunted by the ghosts in your bones is brilliant. And The Laughter of Your Voice is one of the most beautiful songs Ive ever heard. There is something in the quality of John's voice that is really satisfying. I'll buy anything he does. Oh. And that arrangement of Under a Beach Boy Moon ! Thats inspired. Thru My Window is not an easy song to sing, but he nails it. And where did he come up with the surf rap in Just Can't Wait for Summertime? Thats great. Like I said, I love this selection of songs. "" John Hunter Phillips delivers the goods" !!!!
...........Reviewer: Marty Rudnick
" John Hunter Phillips has unlocked the Da Vinci Code of how to make a great Beach Boys record. Not only with faithful covers of some of their greatest tracks ("Darlin'", "It's About Time"), but with original tracks like "You're Never Alone" that show a great songwriting talent. And JHP delivers it all with a tremendous set of pipes. The fact that he's from the east coast probably kept California from falling into the ocean... " " John - the 7-th Beach Boy!!!! "
..........Reviewer: Valtchan - a big BB's and JHP's fan
"A so lovely voice, a huge polyphonic talent, a so emotional way of singing! I like so much the arrangements of the songs and I consider that it's a wonderful tribute to the Beach Boys creation. Thank you, Jonh! God bless you! Grettings from my country Bulgaria !!!! " " John's CD wore out my stereo" !!!!!
........... Reviewer: Chanda
"Today, the CD "It's About Time" was on repeat and I sang in the sunshine, "You're Never Alone" and "The Girl in the Rear-View Mirror," glad for the lyrics to be printed on the sleeve. Billy Hinsche's Under a Beach Boy Moon made me wish for a party and I was delighted to see my favorite Beach Boy, Carl Wilson's songs represented along with Dennis Wilson's It's About Time. What a fitting song to begin the album. The hauntingly beautiful "The Laughter of Your Voice" !!!! Oooo !!. I had previously missed the exact notes and guitar sound of the band in "Don't Worry,Baby." I prefer John's CD's of "You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone..." over the Beach Boy one. "Goin' On" knocked me out !! The band wailed on that one. I like the ennunciation of the singer;I could understand all the words. The CD seems to have a spirit of it's own with the songs flowing together. This album will be my medicine for cloudy days. "
"He's really good" !!!!
...............Reviewer: Sally C.
" I was blown away when I found out John Hunter Phillips does all of the voices on these songs. How can he do that? Hes really good. My favorite is probably Wild Honey. He wails on that. I really love "Lahaina Aloha" too, and "Somewhere Near Japan." I went to his website and listened to all the samples and knew I wanted all the songs. So I got out my credit card and now I have both CDs, "Diamonds on the Beach" and "Its About Time." Im glad I did. I listen to them. A lot. " "A great tribute to The Beach Boys"
..................Reviewer: Carolyn C.
"These renditions of obscure Beach Boys songs are a great tribute to them and done superbly by an artist that is multi-talented and certainly does them justice. The CD was well done, the varibles in the music, the song choices, and harmony were outstanding and each song an enjoyable experience."...... And, from John's own website : JOHNHUNTERPHILLIPS.NET ......" Wow !! Your vocals have captured the essence of the Beach Boys' sound ! I am just floored at how good your record is. The choice of songs could not have been any better!! The music is just great !! i just love it !!! "
.......... David Floyd"COWABUNGA John ! Can't wait to hear new tunes Maybe then we'll have world peace !! "
........ Drew Severs" Your CD is awesome !! Some of the songs are better than the originals" !!
........ Jeff H." John, myfiance is the biggest Beach Boys fan (next to you, it would appear) and brought the CD home the night it arrived. He was thrilled with what you've done ! The harmony was beautifully mastered ! I enjoyed it also. Keep up the great work " !!
...... Kim Crothers" John, just received your CD in the mail today and all I can say is this stuff is AWESOME !! Your vocal talents are immense and I just love this collection ! You've done a beautiful job of creating these wonderful songs and i'm delighted to see some of the more unusual selections. "Sail On Sailor" has always been a favorite of mine "!!
....... Pete Sferra" What a great find!!! .... for the true Beach Boys fan " !! This is timeless music that has made so many people happy. Thanks for your hard work in promoting Brian Wilson's music " !!
........ Dave Mote" I LOVE your CD !! Keep up the great work " !!
........... Lou Raymon" Your vocals are fantastic and your song selection most unique" !!
............Joseph Falco" Your CD is proof that dreams do come true. I wish you all the best."
........... Harriet Coffee Oldies Radio Magic 96.1 Charlotte, NC" I just listened to your CD and it is fantastic" !!
.......... Brian Wilson, Attorney Ft.Mill, SC" John you are to be commended. The Beach Boys heritage needs to be rememebered, and their music and harmony continued in today's music. Thanks again" !!
..........Kim Deyoung" I received my CD today. GREAT JOB, John !! A real professional effort.....this CD ranks right up there with Jeff Foskett's material."
............ Jeff Heimsh" I appreciate the time you took to fine-tune the overall production. I am 'impressed.' Your vocals are super impressive ! I look forward to your next project."
............ Gregory Gossett" Hi John. Looks like as many people in Japan were interested in your CD at the same time as I was. Now your CD is available in the CD shops in Japan, shops dedicated to the Beach Boys and its related people. I also saw some articles in Japansese magazines praising the quality of your fine work.
Many Beach Boys fans in japan must be listening to your CDs by now. i know that at least two big CD shops in Tokyo called "Believe in Magic Records" and "Pet Sounds Records" stock your CDs, and these two places are the key shops which many Beach Boy fans go to. John, I really love your CDs and the song selection are excellent. The critics here seem to have the same opinion ! You are now big in Japan. I would like to look forward to your next work, or live performance perhaps" ?!
.............. Tom Endo, Tokyo, Japan" John's great attention to detail, along with an ample and fantastic selection of Beach Boy tune and obvious love of all things Beach Boys, make this CD a really emjoyable listen. Highly recommended by another Beach Boys nut--me " !!!
...............Carter Cathcart" I still play your CD "Diamonds on the Beach" on a regular basis. I play it nice and loud and enjoy every minute of it ! I hear just about everything on the market that relates to the Beach Boys sound, and yours by far is the ultimate. I appreciate the time it takes to create great quality recordings. You have the lead in that area. Your vocals are excellent ! The Beach Boys harmonies prevail throughout your recordings, and I might add, are awesomely duplicated. I am looking forward to hearing your next recording project. Please let me know when that will be available, as I would like to be one of the first to receive a copy. "
........Gregory Gossett" Great vibrations, John !! It couldn't have been better "!!
........Mike Bartolowits" Enjoyed the journey....AND the destination. Thanks for sharing yourself iin all the ways you do. "
........ Randi Meyer" John, thank you for recording 'Diamonds on the Beach.' I am most appreciative. Since I received my copy of the CD, it has taken its place in my music listening rotation. This collection is one of the most pleasurable listening experiences to have ever graced my ears. ( I know it sounds corny; but it's also true.) The music never fails to celebrate the good times and is uplifting during bad times. That's a staggering combination ! Once again, thank you. I wish you well, and nothing but the best."
......... Dr. Ron Grassi" I really love you CDs. They make me happy when I'm feeling blue.
Many greetings from HOLLAND."
..........Jeroen Splint, Holland" Many happy returns. Thank you for gracing us with your talents once again."
...........Edward Van Finley" When will we get a CD packed full of your originals" ?
............Dave the VWDude" Hi John. I just put an order in today. i thoroughly enjoy your first CD, "Diamonds On the Beach." It is filled with wonderful, creative versions of BB songs. Actually, it is the best and most consistently high quality nonBeach Boys release of their material."
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...... JOHN HUNTER PHILLIPS BIOGRAPHY ......One of the first things you learn when you meet John is that he's a Beach Boys fan. He has dissected their harmonies many times, in order to recreate them using his own voice. Listen carefully. He did not get any of that from sheet music (though he could certainly write the sheet music for these recordings if he had to). He got them by listening, one note at a time. Try it sometime.We'll tell you in a minute what the three true highlights of his life are. But there are an additional nine highlights enjoyed by very few people John sang onstage with the Beach Boys nine times; and if you search through the gallery on his website for photos of those events, you will see his soul shining from the joy of it. John is most alive when he's singing. He needs to make music to stay happy.The three true highlights of his life are his three daughters. He loves them more than life.John studied music at the University of Miami. He has been a musician all his life, from a family of musicians. He had his own band in sixth grade, then another through high school, and others for several years thereafter.In year 1999, after spending hours putting his unique voice on the harmonies, John had recorded enough Beach Boys songs (and one by John Fogerty) to put out his first CD, Diamonds on the Beach. That CD contains 16 songs, all winners. When you listen to the samples, or to the CD itself, notice the voice range. Thats all John. He does some duet work with Billy Hinsche on 'One More Night Alone,' and Misha Wade does some background vocal on 'Wild Honey.' The rest, from bass to falsetto, is all John.Then he did what any enthusiastic musician does. He started recording for his next CD. As copies of Diamonds on the Beach were being bought up, he headed back to the studio for a second round with different songs.When he was ready, he finished the second CD, all 18 songs of it. This time, two songs are by Beach Boy alumnus Billy Hinsche (those arrangements are John's, by the way) and one is by Brian Wilson sideman, Jeffrey Foskett. Three of the songs are originals by John, and they're excellent. One a capella piece is by John's talented friend, Jim Oliver, and another is a nod to The Four Freshman. There is one favorite by Dion DiMucci. The rest of his recordings, need we mention, are Beach Boys songs.Why did John choose the title Its About Time for this second CD? You can figure that one out by yourself, we're sure of it. It was worth the wait.
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