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'''''A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry''''' is the second [[compilation album]] and first [[Christmas album]] from [[wizard rock]] and [[indie rock]] band, [[Harry and the Potters]]. The album is comprised of new songs and older songs that have appeared on various Christmas compilations.<ref name="hatpchirst"/> It was released by record label Eskimo Laboratories in December 2010. The band released the album exclusively as a digital download via [[Bandcamp]] and [[iTunes]].<ref name="hatpchirst">{{Cite web | last = DeGeorge | first = Paul | title = NEW RELEASE: A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry
'''''A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry''''' is the second [[compilation album]] and first [[Christmas album]] from [[wizard rock]] and [[indie rock]] band, [[Harry and the Potters]]. The album is comprised of new songs and older songs that have appeared on various Christmas compilations.<ref name="hatpchirst"/> It was released by record label Eskimo Laboratories in December 2010. The band released the album exclusively as a digital download via [[Bandcamp]] and [[iTunes]].<ref name="hatpchirst">{{Cite web | last = DeGeorge | first = Paul | title = NEW RELEASE: A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry
| url = http://harryandthepotters.com/2010/12/new-release-a-wizardly-christmas-of-wizardry/ | accessdate = 12/08/10}}</ref>
| url = http://harryandthepotters.com/2010/12/new-release-a-wizardly-christmas-of-wizardry/ | accessdate = 12/08/10}}</ref>

==Track origins==
The album is comprised of various Christmas songs; some being brand new, whereas others being previously released. "Xmas Rulez, Voldemort Droolz" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells” compilation album in 2007. Likewise, "Christmas Shopping for Dobby" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells 3” compilation album in 2009. "The Firebolt (2010)" and "The Yule Ball (2010)" are re-recordings of songs that originally appeared on Harry and the Potters' [[Harry and the Potters (album)|debut album]]. "Livin’ in a Mirror" is a new song recorded specifically for the album. "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe" and "Christmas at Hogwarts" first appeared the self-released “A Magical Christmas of Magic” compilation album from 2005. "When Bellatrix Came Over for Christmas/What?!" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells 4” compilation album in 2010. "Hedwig is Coming to Town (Snowy Owl)" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells 2” compilation album in 2008. "The Enchanted Ceiling (Live at the Yule Ball 2007)" was recorded live at the 2007 Yule Ball. Tracks 11 and 12, "Yule Ball 2005 Cassette" and "Yule Ball 2006 Cassette" are each collections of three songs released at the 2005 and the 2006 Yule Balls. The first features appearances by wizard rock bands The House Elves and [[Draco and the Malfoys]], and the second features appearances by The Hungarian Horntails and Draco and the Malfoys.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 21:00, 11 December 2010

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A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry is the second compilation album and first Christmas album from wizard rock and indie rock band, Harry and the Potters. The album is comprised of new songs and older songs that have appeared on various Christmas compilations.[1] It was released by record label Eskimo Laboratories in December 2010. The band released the album exclusively as a digital download via Bandcamp and iTunes.[1]

Track origins

The album is comprised of various Christmas songs; some being brand new, whereas others being previously released. "Xmas Rulez, Voldemort Droolz" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells” compilation album in 2007. Likewise, "Christmas Shopping for Dobby" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells 3” compilation album in 2009. "The Firebolt (2010)" and "The Yule Ball (2010)" are re-recordings of songs that originally appeared on Harry and the Potters' debut album. "Livin’ in a Mirror" is a new song recorded specifically for the album. "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe" and "Christmas at Hogwarts" first appeared the self-released “A Magical Christmas of Magic” compilation album from 2005. "When Bellatrix Came Over for Christmas/What?!" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells 4” compilation album in 2010. "Hedwig is Coming to Town (Snowy Owl)" originally appeared on the Leaky Cauldon’s “Jingle Spells 2” compilation album in 2008. "The Enchanted Ceiling (Live at the Yule Ball 2007)" was recorded live at the 2007 Yule Ball. Tracks 11 and 12, "Yule Ball 2005 Cassette" and "Yule Ball 2006 Cassette" are each collections of three songs released at the 2005 and the 2006 Yule Balls. The first features appearances by wizard rock bands The House Elves and Draco and the Malfoys, and the second features appearances by The Hungarian Horntails and Draco and the Malfoys.

Track listing

  1. "Xmas Rulez, Voldemort Droolz" - 1:59
  2. "Livin’ in a Mirror" - 4:25
  3. "Christmas Shopping for Dobby" - 1:53
  4. "The Firebolt (2010)" - 1:10
  5. "The Yule Ball (2010)" - 2:17
  6. "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe" - 2:02
  7. "When Bellatrix Came Over for Christmas/What?!" - 0:50
  8. "Christmas at Hogwarts" - 2:04
  9. "Hedwig is Coming to Town (Snowy Owl)" - 2:56
  10. "The Enchanted Ceiling (Live at the Yule Ball 2007)" - 8:47
  11. "Yule Ball 2005 Cassette" - 10:02
  12. "Yule Ball 2006 Cassette" - 10:02

Personnel

Harry and the Potters

  • Joe DeGeorge - Vocals, guitar, baritone saxophone and melodica
  • Paul DeGeorge - Vocals, keyboard, tenor saxophone, glockenspiel and theremin

Studio musicians

  • Bradley Mehlenbacher - Drums on tracks 1-5, 7 and 10[2]
  • Amanda Hurley - Drums to track 8[2]

Production

  • Recorded and Produced by Harry and the Potters[2]
  • Mastered by Dan Brennan[2]

Artwork

  • Design by Harry and the Potters

References

  1. ^ a b DeGeorge, Paul. "NEW RELEASE: A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry". Retrieved 12/08/10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d "A Wizardly Christmas of Wizardry by Harry and the Potters and Friends". Retrieved 12/8/10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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