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| Artist = [[Weezer]] | | Artist = [[Weezer]] | ||
| Cover = Karlscorner-20081210.jpg | | Cover = Karlscorner-20081210.jpg | ||
| Released = [[December 16]], [[2008]]<br>[[November 2]], [[2022]] <small>(CD release)</small> | | Released = [[December 5]], [[2008]] <small>(game release)</small><br>[[December 16]], [[2008]] <small>(EP release)</small><br>[[November 2]], [[2022]] <small>(CD re-release)</small> | ||
| Recorded = [[2008]] | | Recorded = [[2008]] | ||
| Genre = Alternative rock, Christmas | | Genre = Alternative rock, Christmas | ||
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:''Not to be confused with the Christmas-themed 2-track promotional release [[Christmas CD]].'' | :''Not to be confused with the Christmas-themed 2-track promotional release [[Christmas CD]].'' | ||
'''''Christmas with Weezer''''' is a six-song EP of [[Christmas]] carol covers performed by [[Weezer]]. The songs were originally released as part of an IOS application of the same name | '''''Christmas with Weezer''''' is a six-song EP of [[Christmas]] carol covers performed by [[Weezer]]. The songs were originally released as part of an IOS application of the same name developed by Tapulous, the creators of ''Tap Tap Revenge''. The EP was released on digital music platforms on [[December 16]], [[2008]], and is slated to receive a CD release in Japan on [[November 2]], [[2022]].<ref>"Christmas with Weezer". ''HMV&BOOKS online'' | ||
Retrieved from https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Weezer_000000000039818/item_Christmas-With-Weezer-Ltd_13270725. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220909072103/https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Weezer_000000000039818/item_Christmas-With-Weezer-Ltd_13270725 Archived] from the original on archive.org.</ref><ref>"洋楽クリスマス コンピの決定版『Happy Christmas ～ Wonderful Songs～』― ヴィンス・ガラルディ、ノラ・ジョーンズ、ジャクソン５、ビーチ・ボーイズ、ジャスティン・ビーバー、アリアナ・グランデ、サム・スミスなど 古今東西 クリスマスの名曲をたっぷり収録". ([[September 12]], [[2022]]). ''HMV&BOOKS online''. Retrieved from https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/220912128/. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220916151334/https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/220912128/ Archived] from the original on archive.org .</ref> | Retrieved from https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Weezer_000000000039818/item_Christmas-With-Weezer-Ltd_13270725. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220909072103/https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Weezer_000000000039818/item_Christmas-With-Weezer-Ltd_13270725 Archived] from the original on archive.org.</ref><ref name="CAMC">"洋楽クリスマス コンピの決定版『Happy Christmas ～ Wonderful Songs～』― ヴィンス・ガラルディ、ノラ・ジョーンズ、ジャクソン５、ビーチ・ボーイズ、ジャスティン・ビーバー、アリアナ・グランデ、サム・スミスなど 古今東西 クリスマスの名曲をたっぷり収録". ([[September 12]], [[2022]]). ''HMV&BOOKS online''. Retrieved from https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/220912128/. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220916151334/https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/220912128/ Archived] from the original on archive.org .</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Recording process=== | |||
All songs on ''Christmas with Weezer'' were recorded by [[Pat Wilson]], with the exception of bass guitar, provided by [[Scott Shriner]].<ref>[[Pat Wilson|Wilson, Patrick]] (as thefranklinmint). (October 28, 2010). ''All Things Weezer'' post. Screenshot: [[:File:Pat Christmas with Weezer ATW citation.jpg]].</ref> Lead vocals were recorded by [[Rivers Cuomo]] separately. Some changes and enhancements were made to the songs when they were re-released online as a digital EP. The new versions were remixed and now contained vocal harmonies from guitarist [[Brian Bell]], altered lead vocals from Cuomo (removing some of the extensive vocal doubling) and added tambourine on "[[Silent Night]]". | |||
==Recording process== | |||
[[Karl Koch]] has claimed that production duties on the project were informal and shared between Wilson and Cuomo:<ref>[[Karl Koch|Koch, Karl]]. (June 19, 2020). Email correspondence. Screenshot at [[:File:Karl Christmas with Weezer email 6-19-2020.jpg]].</ref> | [[Karl Koch]] has claimed that production duties on the project were informal and shared between Wilson and Cuomo:<ref>[[Karl Koch|Koch, Karl]]. (June 19, 2020). Email correspondence. Screenshot at [[:File:Karl Christmas with Weezer email 6-19-2020.jpg]].</ref> | ||
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Conversely, ''[[Weezer (The Red Album)]]'' engineer Ken Sluiter claims to have been the EP's engineer, producer, and mixer.<ref>kensluiter. (June 5, 2019). "I was the engineer, producer, mixer for this EP". ''Discogs'' submission history. Screenshot on Weezerpedia at [[:File:Kensluiterdiscogs.png]].</ref><ref>Boudreau, Matt, & Sluiter, Ken. (February 19, 2018). Working Class Audio #166 with Ken Sluiter. ''WORKING CLASS AUDIO''. Retrieved from https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-166-with-ken-sluiter/.</ref> | Conversely, ''[[Weezer (The Red Album)]]'' engineer Ken Sluiter claims to have been the EP's engineer, producer, and mixer.<ref>kensluiter. (June 5, 2019). "I was the engineer, producer, mixer for this EP". ''Discogs'' submission history. Screenshot on Weezerpedia at [[:File:Kensluiterdiscogs.png]].</ref><ref>Boudreau, Matt, & Sluiter, Ken. (February 19, 2018). Working Class Audio #166 with Ken Sluiter. ''WORKING CLASS AUDIO''. Retrieved from https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-166-with-ken-sluiter/.</ref> | ||
==Release== | ===Release=== | ||
The Tapulous application was released on [[December 5]], [[2008]], and featured gameplay similar to other [[List of Weezer song appearances in rhythm video games|rhythm games]] (such as ''Guitar Hero'' and ''Rock Band''). Alongside the six Christmas carols which the game debuted, two bonus tracks were playable exclusively on the hardest difficulty: "[[Pork and Beans]]" and "[[The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)]]". By beating the game, a "bonus video" could be unlocked, containing numerous short segments; notably, footage from a 2008 rehearsal during which [[Pat Wilson]] is performing "[[Only in Dreams]]". | |||
===Press release=== | |||
The official press release for the ''Christmas with Weezer'' phone game which was distributed by DGC was shared on Karl's Corner on [[December 3]]:<ref>[[Karl Koch|Koch, Karl]]. (December 3, 2008). "12/03/08 tap tap; a capella, & world records page!". ''[[Karl's Corner]]''. Archived from the original on Weezerpedia at [[Karl's Corner - 12/03/2008]].</ref> | The songs were originally intended to be available only through the phone game, however fan outcry led to them being partially remixed and released as an official EP on digital music services shortly after the app's release. The EP's cover artwork is the same as the game's logo. | ||
The EP received a limited physical CD release in Japan in [[2022]]. It was released alongside 25 other Christmas-themed albums and EPs on the Universal Music label, as part of a set of CDs dubbed the "Christmas Album Masterpiece Collection".<ref name="CAMC" /> | |||
====Press release==== | |||
The official press release for the ''Christmas with Weezer'' phone game which was distributed by DGC was shared on [[Karl's Corner]] on [[December 3]]:<ref>[[Karl Koch|Koch, Karl]]. (December 3, 2008). "12/03/08 tap tap; a capella, & world records page!". ''[[Karl's Corner]]''. Archived from the original on Weezerpedia at [[Karl's Corner - 12/03/2008]].</ref> | |||
<blockquote>''Weezer and Tapulous Announce Unique Musical App For Apple App Store'' | <blockquote>''Weezer and Tapulous Announce Unique Musical App For Apple App Store'' | ||
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"I love my iPhone and all the apps that you can download," said Weezer drummer Pat Wilson. "I love that our band is the first to actually record songs specifically for an app and Tap Tap Revenge seemed like the perfect one. I am excited to tap along to what we recorded and hope it brings holiday cheer to all kinds of different thumbs and fingers."</blockquote> | "I love my iPhone and all the apps that you can download," said Weezer drummer Pat Wilson. "I love that our band is the first to actually record songs specifically for an app and Tap Tap Revenge seemed like the perfect one. I am excited to tap along to what we recorded and hope it brings holiday cheer to all kinds of different thumbs and fingers."</blockquote> | ||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||