George Winston - December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition
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Artist: George WinstonEdition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
CD Release Date: 2001-10-16
Music Label: RCA Victor
Soundtracks:
- Thanksgiving
- Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
- Joy
- Prelude
- Carol Of The Bells
- Night-Part One: Snow
- Night-Part Two: Midnight
- Night-Part Three: Minstrels
- Variations On The Kanon By Pachelbel
- The Holly And The Ivy
- Some Children See Him
- Peace
- A Christmas Song
- Sleep Baby Mine
Music reviews of December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition
Music Review: Any season is the right season for this December
Rating: 5 Stars
With the cooling weather of autumn, I was wont to begin thinking about the music of the upcoming seasons. I used to listen to this album many years ago but lost track of it. A couple of years ago I resupplied my music collection with this version. Winston's December is one of my all time favorites of the season, but I think December is so much more than music just for the autumn and early winter. Because it's so good I've found myself listening to December in March or April or July. This music is terrific for suiting a mellow mood, or helping on achieve such the mood. It really has the knack to bring some peace and tranquility into the home. But I don't find it be of a melancholy nature, just very, very pleasant, and a fine display of Winston's talents. December really is a piece of art to be enjoyed any time of year.
Description of December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition
December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk. In spite of being relentlessly overplayed during the holidays, the solo piano recording has aged quite well. Winston shapes holiday war-horses and original compositions into a captivating contemporary statement. His spare, understated style captures the feel of the dark season, employing ample resonance to evoke a reflective spaciousness. The album's straightforward simplicity conveys both the celebration and quietude that characterize the best of the Yuletide spirit. --Richard PriceA quintessential example of George Winston's "folk piano" style, December speaks to the spirit of the season. Mixing traditional carols, a couple of classical works, and his own originals, Winston drops notes with icy clarity into a winter silence, rippling through "Carol of Bells" and coaxing dark, introspective moods from his own suite, "Night." The pianist's liner notes are also a trip as he cites the numerous sources for his music. Who would've thought that the gentle melodies of "Peace" were inspired by the soundtrack to TV's The Outer Limits? This 20th anniversary edition, which includes two bonus tracks, is a vast sonic improvement over previous releases. --John Diliberto
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