American Spirit

by C.W. McCall, Mannheim Steamroller

Overview

American flag-waving hit a fever pitch following the events of 9/11, and along with it came a flood of Americana-related merchandise and music that utilized the Stars & Stripes in just about every way imaginable. As this patriotic sentiment was still riding high on amber waves of grain, Chip Davis chose to exhibit his American Spirit from atop his famous Mannheim Steamroller. Not unlike most superstar acts, Mannheim Steamroller has become more of a corporation than a musical entity with recent discs and related products that seem to focus more on theme and sales rather than the intricate and fascinating sounds of the early Fresh Aire and Christmas series. American Spirit is comprised of popular American songs, sentimental spoken word recitations, and even a couple of old hit songs, all of which are tied together with a big red, white, and blue bow to craft a perfect patriotic gift. Several of the songs are either re-recorded or taken directly from previous releases, like the track "Yellowstone Morning," here celebrating its third incarnation; or "Convoy" and "Wolf Creek Pass," Davis' early hit collaborations with Bill Fries (aka C.W. McCall). The Davis original, "Mt. McKinley," features the signature Mannheim synthesizer/orchestral sound. ~ Aaron Latham

Product Details

Release Date:	11/11/2022
Label:	American Gramaphone
UPC:	0012805177719
Rank:	101490

Album Credits

Performance Credits

C.W. McCall   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals
Mannheim Steamroller   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Chip Davis   Drums,Conductor,Percussion,Toy Instruments
Bobby Jenkins   Oboe,Soloist
Jackson Berkey   Keyboards
Chicago Symphony Chorus   Choir/Chorus
Ron Cooley   Bass,Frets
Arnie Roth   Violin,Soloist
London Symphony Orchestra   Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim   Music Direction
Dale Clevenger   Horn
William Fries   Vocals
Charles Schuchat   Tuba
Oto Carrillo   Horn
Greg Flint   Horn
Tage Larson   Trumpet
Mannheim Steamroller Symphony   Ensemble
Doug Waddell   Timpani
Charles Vernon   Trombone (Bass)
Gregory Flint   Horn
Edward J. Atkatz   Percussion
Melanie Cottle   Horn
Adam Moen   Trombone (Tenor)
Duain Wolfe   Conductor,Music Direction
Michael Folker   Percussion
Douglas Waddell   Timpani
Charlie Vernon   Trombone (Bass)
Mark Ridenour   Trumpet
John Hagstrom   Trumpet
Ward Stare   Trombone (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Francis Scott Key   Text,Composer
Chip Davis   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Ben Peters   Composer
James Pankow   Composer
John Boyd   Engineer
Walter Parazaider   Composer
Samuel A. Ward   Composer
Julia Ward Howe   Text,Composer
Ron Cooley   Instrumentation
Mycle Konopka   Engineer
Brian Ackley   Engineer,Mastering
Danny Seraphine   Composer
Arnie Roth   Contractor,Music Contractor
Darren Styles   Assistant Engineer
Aaron Copland   Composer
Chris Sabold   Engineer
Brian Pinke   Assistant Engineer
David Cwirko   Engineer
Dan Kelly   Composer
William Fries   Text,Composer
Dick Lewsey   Engineer
Katharine Lee Bates   Text,Composer
Brewster M. Higley   Text,Composer
Mat Lejeune   Assistant Engineer
John Stafford Smith   Composer
Terry Redlin   Cover Art
Mike Scasiwicz   Assistant Engineer
Jennifer Hersch   Design,Layout Design
Abraham Lincoln   Text,Transcription
Ferde Grofe   Composer
Children of American Gramaphone   Recitation
Dave Cwirko   Engineer
Mike Konopka   Engineer