Open Wide This Window

by GlassByrd

Overview

Open Wide This Window is the debut release from husband and wife duo Marc Byrd and Christine Glass. The opus has all the makings of Album of the Year. Dripping with production excellence courtesy of Steve Hindalong and Marc Byrd, the release is evidence of outstanding songs meshed with stellar vocal performances. The tune "This Window" has shadings of Byrd's last band, Common Children. Here his whispered vocals are echoed by the ethereal undertones of Glass. The cut is an earthy gem. Much the same, the tune "Mercy" is an acoustic standout. Byrd's guitar talents are textured here and shine throughout the opus, while his vocals deliver every time. "I Stand Amazed" is a demonstration of two musicians with a passion for excellence and a heart for God. Lyrical reverence is matched by a musical bed of acoustic guitars and orchestration that's extraordinary. While Christine Glass handles lead vocals with flair a la "Everywhere I Turn," and especially "I Love You More," her accents and nuances when singing with Byrd are unmatched. While originally a Common Children spin, "God of Wonders" is redone here and is both gritty and lush. Open Wide This Window is an absolutely beautiful and evocative performance by both Marc Byrd and Christine Glass. It is a most impressive debut. ~ Steven Douglas Losey

Product Details

Release Date:	02/05/2021
Label:	Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688620929

Tracks

1. This Window
2. Tonight (I Want to Live in Your World)
3. Weight of the World
4. I Stand Amazed
5. Everywhere I Turn
6. I Love You More
7. Mercy
8. Wake Up
9. Hang On
10. Wounded Healers
11. God of Wonders
12. Jesus You Are Beautiful
13. Peace to You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

GlassByrd   Primary Artist
Steve Hindalong   Drums,Percussion,Glockenspiel
Christine Glass   Piano,Choir/Chorus
John Hartley   Choir/Chorus
Eric Wyse   Choir/Chorus
Andrew Thompson   Keyboards,Choir/Chorus,Guitar (Electric)
Dennis Holt   Drums,Choir/Chorus
Chris Donohue   Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
John Painter   Horn,Wurlitzer
Julian Kindred   Keyboards,Piano Strings
Pete Kipley   Keyboards,Piano (Electric)
Michelle Palmer   Choir/Chorus
Darrel Powell   Guitar (Bass)
The Nashville String Machine   Strings
Marc Byrd   Piano,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Tim Chandler   Bass
Tom Howard   Conductor
Phil Madeira   Mellotron,Choir/Chorus
Katherine Petillo   Choir/Chorus

Technical Credits

Blaine Barcus   A&R
Steve Hindalong   Composer,Producer
Christine Glass   Composer
Fred Paragano   Pro-Tools
Andrew Thompson   Composer
Jordan Richter   Editing,Engineer
Louie Teran   Mastering
Julian Kindred   Mixing,Engineer,Programming
Pete Kipley   Engineer,Producer,Programming
Barry Landis   Executive Producer
Jason Scherer   Engineer
Hubert Robertson   Executive Producer
Toney High   Mixing Assistant
David Streit   Assistant Engineer
Andrew M. Thompson   Composer
Marc Byrd   Composer,Producer
Tom Howard   Arranger
Derri Daugherty   Engineer
Skye McCaskey   Engineer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering