Gabriel's Message

Matt Herskowitz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 4, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lieber-Herskowitz
• ASIN: B000050HC1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,118,379 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Gabriel's Message - Matt Herskowitz

2. Frosty the Snowman - Matt Herskowitz

3. Adeste Fideles (Chorale-Prelude) - Matt Herskowitz

4. Silent Night - Matt Herskowitz

5. Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer

6. O Little Town of Bethlehem

7. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

8. Carol of the Bells

9. The Christmas Song

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

When we went into studio, it was to do a demo of some ideas I'd had kicking around. But 35 hours later, each song had created a mood within itself, found its place among the others and was gently rubbing shoulders with the ones on either side. A true suite had been born. This isn't just a collection of Christmas tunes, and I hope people will listen to it all the way through. At least once...

Product Description

Classy, poetic and sometimes surreal, Gabriel's Message resurrects themes that have elsewhere been flogged and left for dead by the usual Yuletide mercenaries. With this recording, Matt Herskowitz has put the Easter back into Christmas. When you first listen to these dazzzling 50 minutes of improvisation, it's like when people and things familiar from conscious life suddenly pop up in the night, but strangely reconstituted by the logic of dreams. It's a welcome reminder that the better part of your brain is in a constant state of experimentation and re-formatting This CD is your best defense against the encroaching holidays - Christmas music without the cheese. And it doesn't have to be wrapped if you want to give it as a gift. Enjoy.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The One CD to Buy This Holiday Season!, December 11, 2000

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M. Jessica Ewing (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gabriel's Message (Audio CD)

Not only did I buy one for myself, but I'm also giving away five more as gifts to friends and family! Matt Herskovitz'music is worthy of much praise. Equally so it is worthy of considerable listening time at which one will certainly enjoy his "new takes" on many familiar holiday songs. In particular I enjoyed his improvisation of Rudolph and Frosty. What a surprise to hear such magnificent piano playing attached to familiar tunes. Mr. Herskovitz is clearly talented and has provided us with a new holiday CD which will stand the test of time, from one Christmas to the next.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Good as the Live Performance, December 6, 2000

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Paul J Ewing (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gabriel's Message (Audio CD)

I had the pleasure of hearing this fascinating holiday music live in New York last night at the Flea Theatre in New York, and I have to say that the cd captures the passion and excitement of Mr. Herskowitz's live performance. Such a new approach to traditional holiday music! Gabriel's Message is sure to be a part of my family's holidays for many years.

PJ Ewing

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not same old xmas music, November 5, 2000

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Susan Arbit (Rensselaerville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gabriel's Message (Audio CD)

this is great for those of us who get tired of same old...same old... these tunes are real alternative carols; beautiful, slow version of frosty, jazz version of rudolph, etc. all the tunes are recognizable, but different from arrangements usually heard. i really like it a lot.