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Enchantment: A Magical Christmas

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This album contains some of the best renditions of x-mas songs that I have ever heard. I first heard music by Arkenstone on a Narada christmas album, and I liked his track so much, that I sought out a christmas album done solely by him. This album is GREAT. I would recommend it to everyone.

the music is just beautiful. you will love this cd. in fact, you can play this cd all year long and you might not realize it is a Christmas cd. this man is just a magical talent who, i believe does not get the acclaim he deserves. turn down the lights, have some wine or other soothing libation and go where the music takes you. have a great night, this, and many more.

A sense of wonder reserved for the beholder, kinda like the moment before a present is unwrapped or the whisper of snowflakes tumbling through the frozen branches. The artist`s rare ability to capture the celebratory substance of classic compositions{ now those two words usually instigate a click away for me too, don`t do it} with dramatic and orginal changes to melody, is unparalleled.Multi-layering of synthesized and sampled instruments and voices upon tweaked arrangements should inspire modern-millennial-mirth-makers long after the Tannebaum stops turning brown.Merrily Mix~1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,and 12~no bahhumbugs here ~ Post Script: This disc is as multi-generational as it gets for those in the know.Glad to see Amazon with the offering,as it`s hard to find even in Milwaukee,WI.***buyit*saveit*shareit*giveit*donateittothelibary***

The title and cover art for "Enchantment:A Magical Christmas" should conjure up some special yuletide feelings before listening. The music
on here does precisely that. Some tracks were written for other Narada
compilations, five were written just fot this CD. But, don't let that deter you, the music is cohesive thoughout. Taking traditional carols and
making them contemporary utilizing synths, background vocals and strings.
A perfect balance of the electronic and acoustic worlds. This truely is
an Enchanted CD that is very magical. In my humble opinion, one of the
best holiday CDs out there. If you're and Ark fan you should love this. If not, take a chance on one of the great musical underdogs of our time. You will not be disappointed!

Enchantment: A Magical Christmas, released in 1997, is the tenth full-length album from David Arkenstone. Of the album's 12 tracks, seven are gathered from various multi-artist Christmas compilations from the Narada label, and five were especially recorded for Enchantment: A Magical Christmas. The musicianship and sound quality of this album are gratifying. My favorite compositions are the serene, pretty "Do You Hear What I Hear," the sprightly, fun "Overture," and the stately, resplendent "Silver Bells." The CD foldout includes an essay and a photo of Arkenstone; this same photo is also on the back of the CD jewel case. The disc is just over 55 minutes. I am impressed with Arkenstone's interpretations of these Christmas pieces, which are rich in sound--in addition, I enjoy listening to this album throughout the year. Actually, I rate this piece of work 3.5 stars. Arkenstone is a gifted artist, and I recommend this album.

I first heard David Arkenstone a few years ago at Christmastime..."I Saw Three Ships" caught my attention with its instrumentation. That one song introduced me to a whole new world of music...and I've been hooked ever since! This CD is absolutely delightful!...and like his other works, it takes you on a musical journey (this one, of course, of the Christmas type). Unencumbered by lyrics, you can just float along and lose yourself in the melodies. A wonderful addition to any Christmas instrumental collection!

This was my favorite Christmas album as a child and I recently rediscovered it. Highly recommended. Beautiful adaptions of traditional songs.

DAVID ARKENSTONE IS A GENIUS NOT ONLY AS AN ARRANGER BUT AS A
PERFORMER. ALL HIS MUSIC IS WITHOUT PEER. HE IS THE MASTER AT
NEW AGE MUSIC THAT WILL APPEAL TO EVERYONE WHO LOVES MUSIC. WITH
CHIP DAVIS (MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER) THERE ARE NO EQUALS. THIS CHRISTMAS CD IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD, IF YOU LIKE NEW AGE
MUSIC DONE PERFECTLY. THIS IS THE MOST LISTENED TO CHRISTMAS CD I HAVE AT HOME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AND ALL DAVID'S MUSIC
TO THOSE WHO LOVE MUSIC...........

Although I like some new age music, I guess it boils down to, I'm more of a classical Christmas music person. This is just too over-the-top new agey for me.

Can you judge a guy by his hair length? Do all long-haired guys (ringlets!) make the same kind of music? Kenny G? Arkenstone? Um...yep. Songs that would be fine if three minutes in length are streched to five, the "filler" resembling "sawdust". Brings to mind the gratuitious, overlong rock guitar solos of the 60's (Clapton comes to mind). Brevity, brevity, Arkenstone! Resist the urge, Arkenstone! Lean! Cut the chaff! Woulda been better! Make it five minutes if you can repeat the good stuff (yeah, there is good stuff here) or if you have more good stuff to pile on. What's the good stuff? In the ear of the beholder, I guess. Just my opinion. Would not have bought this had I heard it first. Certainly not worth the exhorbitant used cd price.