A Winter's Solstice II

A Winter's Solstice II

A Winter's Solstice II
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Brand: WINTER'S SOLSTICE
Edition: Music CD
Published: 1990
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Windham Hill Records
Soundtracks:
  1. Gift
  2. 17th Century Canon
  3. Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
  4. This Rush of Wings
  5. Sung to Sleep
  6. E'en So, Lord Jesus Quickly Come/Dadme Albricias Hijos d'Eva (Songs of
  7. Bring Me Back a Song
  8. Salve Regina
  9. Chorale No. 220
  10. Simple Psalm
  11. Flute Sonata in Em, 3rd Movement
  12. Come Life Shaker Life
  13. Medieval Memory II
  14. Abside the Winter
  15. By the Fireside

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Free Music Review: Sentimentally Relaxing for Winter, or Anytime
Hit: 5 Stars

This is the second in the "A Winter's Solstice" series. As usual, the good folks at Windham Hill have assembled a masterpiece of music!

If I had to describe musically my feelings of the winter season, this would be it. This compilation is so perfect that, if I close my eyes, I can actually feel myself being transported to the vistas these selections describe.

Here's a sampling of what can be found on this CD:

"The Gift" describes a gentle snowfall. Each note and chord of the piano is a snowflake falling gently to earth amongst a forest of evergreens. "17th Century Canon" brings to mind a scene of an early Main Street, with bells ringing, garland and tinsel gently swaying and children playing in piles of snow. "Prelude to Cello Suite #1," written by Johann Sebastian Bach, becomes a fireplace with the flames dancing over the embers.

"Sung to Sleep" is a mother softly and lovingly singing her child to sleep and telling her child, and herself, that all is well. "Bring Me Back a Song" is actually a medley of traditional Celtic carols. It exudes a warmth of good tidings while causing the listener to reflect on Christmases past.

"Salve Regina" is a tune from the Middle Ages. While not specifically a Christmas piece, it nevertheless fits the mood of the album. "Simple Psalm" is perhaps a rendition of one of the Psalms put to music. The listener's mind may wander to a snow-covered countryside as the sun tries to peek through the clouds.

"Come Life Shaker Life" is a traditional Shaker hymn which celebrates life and the joy of living. "Medieval Memory II" is another mood piece that fits well in the canon. This piece brings to mind a winter's evening with a light snowfall, and is a reflection of "peace on earth" at winter time. "Abide the Winter" brings to mind a scene of winter's last days when both flora and fauna return. Birds are happily singing and the first flowers are poking their heads through old snow as spring prepares to make a return. "By the Fireside" is a scene of a fire in the hearth while family and friends sit around and recall visions of winters past and of dreams for the future.

The music presented here makes "A Winter's Solstice II" a great album for retrospect and meditation. Certainly a good addition to any Christmas music collection, especially for listeners who wish to experience a musical journey of the mind and soul. Five stars plus!
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Media Type: CD
Artist: WINTER'S SOLSTICE
Title: VOL. 2-WINTER'S SOLSTICE
Street Release Date: 09/01/1989
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Genre: XMAS VOCAL COLLECTIONS

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