New reflections from Barry and other writers, including covers of two classic 80s songs!
Back to Life Credits
Musicians:
Jason Cox - Background Vocals Garth Justice - Drums Joe Nash - Guitar, Bass, and Additional Programming Barry Russo - Lead and Background Vocals, Keyboards and Piano Shay Watson - Background Vocals, Keyboards, and Additional Programming
Produced by Watson & Nash (www.watsonandnash.com) Recorded by Joe Nash (www.watsonandnash.com) Mixed by Joe Nash ("Love Is a Beautiful Thing," "Back to Life," and "Land of Confusion") and Dylan Seals ("That Was Yesterday," "I Still Believe," and "Home") Mastered by Brent Hendrich (www.brenthendrich.com)
Photography - Mark Wilson (www.markwilsonimages.com) Graphic Design - Paul Tietjen (www.visionvangogh.com)
*Manufactured by Vision Van Gogh, Minneapolis, MN (www.visionvangogh.com)*
A continuation of Barry's melodic and energetic style with more of a specific Christian/spiritual direction.
Where I Want To Be Credits
Musicians:
Meshela Atn - Background Vocals Eguie Castrillo - Percussion Steve Catizone - Keyboards, Additional Programming, and Background Vocals Louis Cato - Bass Guitar Irina Chirkova - Cello Charles Haynes - Drums and Background Vocals Joe Mazza - Guitar and Additional Programming Leo Mellace - Guitar Nichelle Mungo - Background Vocals Shea Rose - Background Vocals Barry Russo - Lead and Background Vocals, Piano, and Keyboards Rabihah Shabazz - Background Vocals Lou Spagnola - Bass Guitar Dana Spellman - Drums Shay Watson - Keyboards and Additional Programming
Produced by Steve Catizone Co-Produced by Greg Lato and Barry Russo Recorded by Steve Catizone at Sanctum Sound, Boston, MA (www.sanctumsound.com) Additional Piano Recorded at Q Division, Somerville, MA (www.qdivisionstudios.com) Mixed by Jeff Thomas ("Where I Want To Be," "Are You Listening," "I Wanna Know," and "Reprise"), Jonathan Smith ("Car Crash In Reverse"), and Jeff Yurek ("Never Lose Faith") (www.jeffthomasproductions, www.myspace.com/therealjonsmith, www.sanctumsound.com) Mastered by Jonathan Wyner at M-Works Mastering Studio, Cambridge, MA (www.m-works.com)
Photography - Mark Wilson (www.markwilsonimages.com) Design/Art Direction - Under the Big Top Creative, Nashville, TN (www.underthebigtop.com)
*Manufactured by Vision Van Gogh, Minneapolis, MN (www.visionvangogh.com)*
Michael Elsner - Guitar Joe Mazza - Guitar, Bass and Keyboards Barry Russo - Lead and Background Vocals, Piano and Keyboards Jonathan Smith - Drums and Additional Programming Tamie Sturges - Viola and Violin Shay Watson - Keyboards and Additional Programming Jacob Wiley - Background Vocals
Executive Producer - Shay Watson (www.shaywatson.com) Producers - Joe Mazza and Shay Watson ("Are You Listening," "Child of the 80s," "Walk Away," "These Are the Days," "I'll Always Remember," "There's Me," "The Meaning of Love," "A Matter of Time," "While We've Got Today") / Joe Mazza, Jonathan Smith, and Shay Watson ("It's Not Too Late," "Letting Go," "Something About This Girl") Engineer/Mix - Joe Mazza Additional Editing - Randy Hunicke for Newcastle Sound (www.newcastlesound.com) Mastering - David Albro for Capricorn Sound Works Photography - Sheri O'Neal Photography Hair - Angie Torres Hair/Make Up - Rhonda Jennings Parman Graphic Design - Jacob Wiley (www.eyescreamdesign.com) Layout Assistance - Jacob Wiley for Eye Scream Design Vocal Coaching - Mark Baxter (www.voicelesson.com) Donald St. Jean
* Manufactured and Printed by Aha Productions (www.ahaproductions.com) *
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