TIFTON —
Local man Harry King of King’s Productions has released a new Christmas CD titled “King’s Production Christmas”.
The CD has eight songs which King says is a mixture of different genres — classical, contemporary and jazz. He stated that he partnered with approximately 24 local musicians and vocalists to put together this project. He noted that there’s a ninth track on the CD where they’re wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
King said they started working on the CD in November; they put it together in less than 30 days.
“Everyone came together with a very productive attitude. We were able to finish quickly,” he stated.
He said other studios came together to work on this project — Shurrod Holloway of Kalab World Entertainment in Tifton and Boss Boy of Hidef Studios in Valdosta.
“I would like to thank them for their support and for all of the advice they gave,” he said. He stated that he would also like to thank all of the participants on the album.
“I’m blessed to have a circle of vocalists and musicians who came together [for this project]. I promise to take them somewhere special to say thank you, like McDonald's,” he said, jokingly.
King stated that their goal for the Christmas album was to quickly bring together different talents to create a project to sell to the community for them to be blessed by it and keep funds going for the studio during the holidays.
He noted that in January, he’s planning to sponsor more young students to give them free lessons.
“The money is fine, but I want to give less fortunate families an opportunity to get studio recordings and lessons,” he said, adding that his prices for studio time and lessons (for adult and children) are reasonable and affordable. “It’s a spiritual thing.”
King said his favorite song on the CD is “The First Noel” because his five-year-old daughter is on it saying a poem and prayer.
“That time spent with her is the highlight of the album,” he stated, smiling.
He said the underlying message of the CD is “us celebrating Christ and bringing the community together — unity”.
The “King’s Production Christmas” album is $10 and can be picked up at King’s studio, located at 400-B N. Central Ave. (behind First Baptist Church) — he has been here since January.
King has been in business for three years. He said clientele has picked up at his new location. His goal is to have a music school started by next year.
His new location has a control room for recording/tracking music; a booth for recording live instruments and vocals (Studio A); a room where lessons take place; and a basement, which he calls “The Pit” (Studio B), where he mixes and masters the songs before they’re put on a CD to be sold in stores. Also, he plans to have a small office.
For more information or for those who are interested in taking lessons, contact King at 255-9896.
Local News
Related Photos
Tifton native has released Christmas CD
- Local News
-
-
Students challenge community, leaders to ‘stop the violence’
“Keep calm and stop the violence,” “Save our streets” and “No more violence” were the words echoed by Eighth Street Middle School students early Tuesday morning as they stood in front of the school behind caution tape and orange cones, shouting and holding up signs as they waved at passing motorists who smiled and returned the gesture.
-
Concert in the Park: Austin Kilby to headline concert Friday
The spring Concert in the Park series will come to a close this Friday with featured local singer Austin Kilby who will perform at noon at Veterans Memorial Park.
-
Tifton man arrested in marijuana sting
The Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, along with the Tift County Sheriff’s Office, served a search warrant May 7 on the residence of 36-year-old Daniel Eubanks, located at 905 36th Street in Tifton. The search warrant was served as part of a joint investigation with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office into Eubanks' marijuana distribution.
-
Elderly woman attacked in her residence
An elderly lady reported Friday that a man assaulted her at her home.
-
Northside kicks off Olympic Field Games
Northside Primary School held an opening ceremony Monday afternoon for their inaugural Olympic Field Games event, which will be ongoing all this week.
-
George A. Wright Award presented to Holly Hall
Holly Bailey Hall was named the 2013 recipient of the George A. Wright Memorial Award May 1 at First Baptist Church in Tifton. The event was the kickoff luncheon for Older Americans Month.
-
Summer AR program on track to earn 5 million points
It’s official – the Reading Capital of the World Summer Accelerated Reader (AR) program is back on track, says Mike Brumby, executive director of the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence.
-
Wreck with ambulance, TCSO vehicle leaves no injuries, one charged
A three-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon involving an ambulance, pickup truck and a Tift County Sheriff’s Office deputy car resulted in no injuries.
-
Tift County Teacher of the Year: It’s an honor to be recognized for what you love to do
This year’s 2013-14 Tift County Teacher of the Year is Omega Elementary School’s very own Shonta Walker. She is also her school’s Teacher of the Year.
-
Risk assessment website to help tomato growers
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus has been a chronic threat to tomato production in South Georgia since the late 1990s. A University of Georgia researcher says eradicating the disease may not be possible, but they continue to help farmers select resistant varieties and manage their risks.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
