A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 4

A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 4 Artist: Various Artists
Label: Windham Hill Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 019341113423
EAN: 0019341113423
ASIN: B000000NJZ


Release Date: 1993-08-24

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  1. Journey to a new world
  2. Moods and Grooves
  3. December songs (Windham Hill samplers)
  4. Find Inner Peace
  5. Great instrumental music
  6. Incredible Music for Work or Relaxation
  7. Best Christmas music in no particular order

Tracks:

  1. Carol Of The Bells - Windham Hill Artists
  2. Silent Night - Steve Erquiaga
  3. Crystal Palace - Oystein Sevag
  4. Winter Bourne - Paul McCandless
  5. Dona Nobis Pacem - Michael Manring
  6. Wexford Carol - Nightnoise
  7. Just Before Dawn - Will Ackerman
  8. We Three Kings - Barbra Higbie
  9. Angels We Have Heard On High - Mike Marshall
  10. Sheep May Safely Graze - Modern Mandolin Quartet
  11. Trumpet Tune - Alex De Grassi
  12. Three Candles - Scott
  13. The Rain From The Four Seasons - Turtle Island String Quartet
  14. Christmas Hymn - Billly Childs
  15. Asleep The Snow Came Flying - Tim Story

Similar Items:

  1. A Winter's Solstice III
  2. A Winter's Solstice II
  3. A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 5
  4. A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 6
  5. A Winter's Solstice: Silver Anniversary Edition

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Timeless classic.......2006-10-12

This is superb music, and that it is supposed to be "Christmas" music is almost beside the point. Yeah, it wouldn't be Christmas without it, but for me this disc can be a salve against the hostilities of an uncaring world. Such "therapy" need not always take place in December.

5 out of 5 stars So relaxing... perfect after a long stressful day!.......2005-12-01

Windham Hill artists have a long tradition of coming up with very relaxing, chill renditions of holiday favorites as well as their own original seasonal music. All the music on this album brings to mind the most peaceful images of the winter season - a warming fire away from the bleak chill of winter; a snowy winter wonderland; simply being with the people you love most. This album is perfect for a quite evening away from anything and everything.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD........2005-09-04

Continuing in the beautiful series of Winter's Solstice music, this CD contains traditional and non-traditional Christmas music. However, it should be played year around for its soothing and beautiful sounds.

5 out of 5 stars Fine Christmas Collection!.......2004-12-15

The Windham Hill series (Winter Solstice) fhas been outstanding, featuring a sampling of their artists. You get a wide range of performers (Nightnoise, Turtle Island String Quartet, etc.) that you might not run into otherwise. The result is a superior collection for the holiday season, but not so overtly Christmas that you can't play it at other times.
I particularly like Øystein Sevåg's contribution. I can't rave enough about the beauty of these pieces. It's wonderful to play while entertaining, or to get you in the Christmas-card-writing mood, or just sit and soak it up while gazing at your twinkling tree lights.

5 out of 5 stars The last "good" Winter's Solstice .......2004-11-06

The first four Winter's Solstice recordings are simply outstanding. Unfortunately, something about the series went suddenly wrong starting with Vol. 5.

Back to Vol. 4. I'm particularly fond of Øystein Sevåg's piece. The ensemble's Carol of the Bell's is great, too--great bass and piano, especially.

Vol. 2 remains my favorite of the series. I live in California, but when I play it late at night, it feels like there's a fresh blanket of snow around my house.

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