Unusual Suspects (Julia Fordham and Paul Reiser album)
Unusual Suspects is an album by English singer-songwriter Julia Fordham and American comedian, actor, writer, and musician Paul Reiser. It was released in 2010. The album's ten songs are sung by Fordham, who also wrote the lyrics,[1] while Reiser provides the piano playing and wrote the music.[1]
Unusual Suspects | ||||
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Released | 2010 | |||
Studio | 88Keys Music, Silver Lake, California | |||
Label | Muttley Bosco | |||
Producer | Steven Argila | |||
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Background
Before the 'unusual' collaboration between the two came about, Reiser was asked in an interview who he listened to in the car; he replied "Julia Fordham", after hearing a song by the singer whilst driving and being captivated by her voice.[2] This led to Fordham contacting Reiser to thank him.[2] Years later, the two coincidentally met at a movie screening and Reiser had the idea of collaborating, as he had already started writing music, to which Fordham agreed.[2]
The album's first single, "UnSung Hero", pays tribute to US troops serving overseas, and their families who offer support from home.[1]
Track listing
All tracks written by Julia Fordham (lyrics) and Paul Reiser (music).
- "You Keep Me On My Feet"
- "Fine"
- "Shadow"
- "UnSung Hero"
- "Good Ship"
- "Stolen Kiss"
- "Walking Shoes"
- "Say Hey Kid"
- "Trusted"
- "Minefield"
Personnel
Adapted from the Unusual Suspects liner notes.[3]
Musicians
- Julia Fordham – vocals
- Paul Reiser – piano, keyboards
- Steven Argila – keyboards
- Chris Bleth – woodwinds and duduk
- Ray Brinker – drums, percussion
- James Harrah – guitar
- Trey Henry – bass
- Mark Isham – trumpet
- Bart Samolis – bass
- Jason Smith – additional percussion
- Cameron Stone – cello
- Violet Finn, Marley Gazaryants, Noa Gross, Weston Krause, Jennifer Mendez, Erin Murray, Eireann O'Grady, Laura Rush, Kenner Valentin, Gabriella Watkin – children's choir
Production
- Produced by Steven Argila
- Mixed and engineered by Stephen Krause
- Mastered by Dave Collins
- Arrangements by Paul Reiser and Steven Argila
- Photography – Simon Gluckman
- Art and design – Joan Scheibel
References
- "Julia Fordham And Paul Reiser Collaborate On Unusual Suspects « American Songwriter". 23 September 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- Reiser, Paul (21 September 2010). "For a Song". Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- Unusual Suspects (liner notes). Julia Fordham and Paul Reiser. Muttley Bosco. 2010.CS1 maint: others (link)