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Christmas with Watson and Edge

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DURING A PALM SPRINGS VISIT,GOING TO THE LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL, WATSON AND EDGE WERE THERE PLAYING SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC I HAVE EVER HEARD. CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH FEELING FROM THE HEART.

This is the type of music that real emotion tends to swell up inside anyone that hears it. Watson and Edge really made such a musical impact upon me. During the 80's I lived in Colorado and saw them perform live twice. CD's were just coming out and all that they had for sale was purchased: 'Catharsis' & 'Tears of Joy', except their Christmas album was still cassette only! It was great to see that an MP3 format is available to my old time favorite.

The musical expression is organic, not mechanical. Every slight musical hesitation heard is visually joined with Malcolm's bow, his face filled with delight and Jefferey's hands lightly playing the strings of his guitar.

Those that never saw the flamboyant, elegant and bright Malcolm Watson and the quiet, dark headed guitarist Jefferey Edge performing will never get the full visual memory and music that is forever joined in all those that saw them perform live. However, the music is peaceful, but has energy and is worth downloading.

I used to listen/watch Watson and Edge as they performed on the streets of Boulder, and later in the mall when the city council became more outrageous in their control of the town. These guys were a joy to be around as they totally immersed themselves in their music. Watching Watson in his white tails and bare feet was often like watch dervishes spinning themselves into ecstasy. If you like violin and guitar, you need this album.