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Track Listings
| 1. Thanksgiving |
| 2. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head |
| 3. Joy |
| 4. Prelude |
| 5. Carol Of The Bells |
| 6. Night-Part One: Snow |
| 7. Night-Part Two: Midnight |
| 8. Night-Part Three: Minstrels |
| 9. Variations On The Kanon By Pachelbel |
| 10. The Holly And The Ivy |
| 11. Some Children See Him |
| 12. Peace |
| 13. A Christmas Song |
| 14. Sleep Baby Mine |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
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 Price
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Media Type: CD
Artist: WINSTON,GEORGE
Title: DECEMBER
Street Release Date: 10/16/2001
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Genre: NEW AGE
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: WINSTON,GEORGE
Title: DECEMBER
Street Release Date: 10/16/2001
Genre: NEW AGE
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82 of 86 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Even though "December" was recorded nineteen years ago, it is still by far my favorite George Winston album as well as an all-time favorite Christmas album. Recorded when "new age" music was barely emerging and Windham Hill was an experimental artists' label, this is one of a handful of albums that show just how good the music was when artists had more control of what went onto their albums. Art and innovation were more important than a quick buck, and "December" was able to be creative and original AND commercially successful. A true classic in the genres of new age music and holiday albums, this is a must-have CD. It includes Winston's arrangements of "Carol of the Bells", Pachelbel's "Canon in D", and "The Holly and The Ivy" as well as some lesser-known carols and several original pieces. This is an incredible album, and I give it my highest recommendation!
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have a hard time grasping that this album is 20 years old. But because these solo piano arrangements are classic holiday pieces, it never seems to age. In fact, I've had this for years, and I wore out a cassette tape of this before I replaced it with a CD.
The music is George Winston's solo piano arrangements of folk Christmas carols like "Greensleeves" and "The Holly and the Ivy", plus some classical tunes "Pachelbel's Canon" and his own compositions. My particular favorite is the usually-boring "Carol of the Bells," which is arranged wonderfully here.
If you like solo, modern piano and you like Christmas music, you might like this album as much as I do. I even play it when it's not Christmastime.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'll admit I'm biased - I love all of George's CDs. But I have to say that for overall listening, December flows the best. The classics are all still here - Carol of the Bells, the Kanon, and my favorite, the Holly and the Ivy.
But the bonus tracks are interesting. A Christmas Song is simple and short. Sleep Baby Mine by Alfred Burt (who also composed Some Children See Him) is a very lovely song and fits in with the rest of the CD perfectly.
What I bought the CD for, however, was the sheet music. It's about time!! Just glancing over it, George's version of the Kanon looks complicated, but not impossible. Probably intermediate to advanced.
If you want to start listening to George Winston, start with this CD! Then try Plains.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a favorite to pass on...
My husband and I purchased this for some friends who were married this past...well...December :) It's our favorite Christmas CD...but more than that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chris T.
Played year round
This was one of my first George Winston CDs & I love the mood it creates on a quiet afternoon. I think I can hear all the songs by heart in my mind now. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Reed More
great music
I love George Winston's music and this is no exception! It has some traditional Christmas music, but most could be enjoyed at any time. Great for relaxing at night!
Published 3 months ago by Paula R. Troutman
George Winston December Music
This is very calming music during a busy time. It's nice to settle down with a cup of hot tea and Winston's music to think.
Published 4 months ago by Margaret
Music
I bought 20 of these to give as gifts for the holidays-the music is just fantastic-lisyen with a cup of tea & some Christmas cookies.
Published 5 months ago by Tashi
timeless
the best holiday cd i have ever owned. one of my very favorites of all time. winston was supurb. the songs are passionate and melancholy and delicious. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Brown
Music For All Seasons.
This is a collection of music that is wonderful to be played at Christmas but equally great at any other time of year. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Roger Smith
More mood than melody
I confess I don't know quite how to review this album. I'm not a New Age music fan by any means. When I found this album at the thrift store in brand new condition, I decided to... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eric J. Anderson
An All-Season Joy
I first owned the vinyl version of this great piano sampler. It was my formal introduction into "New Age" music, although I had already become a fan of the various "space music"... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kelly L. Norman
His Albums Have Replaced Sominex in My House
I have several George Winston albums hanging around the house. I use them primarily as sonic wallpaper for reading, writing, hanging wallpaper and/or contemplating my... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Daniel M. Feldman
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