Name: Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson by She & Him
Brand: She & Him
SKU: 888072428430
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

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M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel's first set of new music in six years, Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, is a love letter to one of the duo's biggest influences. Since emerging in 2008, She & Him have quietly curated a catalog that nimbly toes the line between innovation and novelty. Unabashed lovers of all things vintage pop -- the pair's self-penned material is sonically congruent with their myriad holiday and cover songs -- the dewy-eyed Melt Away fits snugly into the She & Him canon. Commencing with a genial rendition of Wild Honey's "Darlin'," the 14-track set digs deep into the Wilson songbook, with only "Wouldn't It Be Nice," "Don't Worry Baby," and "Do It Again" -- the latter of which features the head Beach Boy himself on lead vocal -- channeling oldies radio. Ward's dusty baritone lends itself well to breezy confections like "Kiss Me, Baby" and "Darlin'," but not so much to Wilson's more dulcet melodies. For those, he defers to Deschanel, whose rich, Spector-esque harmonies and emotive leads achieve a fluidity that Ward can only muster on the guitar. When the two persuasions collide ("Til I Die," "Don't Talk [Put Your Head on My Shoulder]," "Please Let Me Wonder"), it's like a softly swaying hula doll on a deuce coupe dashboard. Despite the occasional misstep, Ward and Deschanel's reverence for the source material is evident throughout -- both artists grew up in Southern California. Their renderings of "Don't Worry Baby" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice" may be ramshackle, but much like the originals, they're delivered with unguarded joy and wide-eyed innocence.
© James Christopher Monger /TiVo

1. Darlin’

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Other

2. Wouldn’t It Be Nice

by She & Him

Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Danny Frankel; Performer
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Mixing: Pierre De Reeder; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Danny Frankel
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Tony Asher
Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Other
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production

3. ‘Til I Die

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson; Other

4. Deirdre

by She & Him

Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Bruce Johnston
Brian Wilson; Other
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer

5. Melt Away

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson; Other

6. Good To My Baby

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Other

7. Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)

by She & Him

Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Tony Asher
Brian Wilson; Other
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer

8. Don’t Worry Baby

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Roger Christian; Other

9. This Whole World

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson; Other

10. Kiss Me Baby

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Other

11. Do It Again

by She & Him

Featured Artist: Brian Wilson; Main Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Other
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles
John Perrin; Performer
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: Brian Wilson
M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers
John Perrin; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: Brian Wilson
M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer

12. Heads You Win–Tails I Lose

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Terry Usher; Other

13. Please Let Me Wonder

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Other

14. Meant For You

by She & Him

Keyboard: M. Ward; Performer
Composer: Brian Wilson
Mike Love; Composer
Guitar: M. Ward; Performer
Engineer: Pierre De Reeder
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Chalecki; Production
Producer: M. Ward; Production
Pedal Steel: Paul Brainard; Performer
Performer: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel
Joey Spampinato
Jose Medeles
Paul Brainard
Mark Powers; Performer
Vocals: M. Ward
Zooey Deschanel; Performer
Mixing: Tom Schick; Production
Recording: Larry Crane; Production
Primary Artist: She & Him; Main Performer
Recording Producer: M. Ward; Production
Bass Guitar: Joey Spampinato; Performer
Drums: Jose Medeles; Performer
Percussion: Jose Medeles
Mark Powers; Performer
Trumpet: Paul Brainard; Performer
Studio Personnel: Larry Crane
Pierre De Reeder
Mark Chalecki
M. Ward
Tom Schick
Darian Sahanaja
John Askew
Chris Blood; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 16 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

13/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative

Label

Fantasy

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 21, 2022

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072428430

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Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson

1. Darlin’

2. Wouldn’t It Be Nice

3. ‘Til I Die

4. Deirdre

5. Melt Away

6. Good To My Baby

7. Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)

8. Don’t Worry Baby

9. This Whole World

10. Kiss Me Baby

11. Do It Again

12. Heads You Win–Tails I Lose

13. Please Let Me Wonder

14. Meant For You

Technical Specifications

Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson

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1. Darlin’

2. Wouldn’t It Be Nice

3. ‘Til I Die

4. Deirdre

5. Melt Away

6. Good To My Baby

7. Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)

8. Don’t Worry Baby

9. This Whole World

10. Kiss Me Baby

11. Do It Again

12. Heads You Win–Tails I Lose

13. Please Let Me Wonder

14. Meant For You

Technical Specifications