Customer Reviews

Merry Christmas

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Scott Gordon's "Merry Christmas" is a fresh new emtional ride of many holiday classics. Don't be fooled by the song selection, this exciting performer wont let you take that trip down to "heard that one a million times before". Gordon's arrangments are fresh and at times daring, taking you to the edge but assuring the listner they won't get lost in his muscial journey. Excellent musicianship and a 5 star to the string and vocal arrangement on the track" I wish it was Christmas everyday"

If you love Christmas music and are looking for a new treasure for your collection, treat yourself (or even friends and family) to Scott Gordon's 'Merry Christmas'. What sets this assemblage apart from the rest of the pack is his inventive arrangements and colorful orchestrations. Whether it's the familiar fair such as 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' for solo piano, to the interpretive sonic explorations of 'O Holy Nights', and 'Angels We Have Heard on High', these songs take on a refreshing spin yet remain true to the spirit of the season. If you like discovering a few new Christmas songs, Scott Gordon has it covered too. His pop arrangement for 'I Wish it was Like Christmas Everyday' is a charming and joyful, while 'Blues for Rudolph' brings chordal excitement to a piano blues progression. This array of gems will easily be a favorite for years to come.

Scott Gordon is so blessed with talent. His music is an expression of his passion and love of music. This Christmas cd was a must for me because I know I was guaranteed the sound that only Scott can produce. There is no other pianist that compares to his style that is strictly Scott. It is a pleasure for me to hear and share.

This is a wonderful album...familiar, yet different enough not to be at all routine. I give it as a gift whenever I can, and all my friends enjoy it, too.

Every year at Thanksgiving time, I bring out my old favorite Christmas music to get the house in the mood. Now finally, I have a new, modern version of the good old tunes that still gives the traditional spirit. "Merry Christmas" by Scott Gordon is one of my CD's to come out every year and join the custom.
The music from start to finish brings on the holiday cheer and is long enough to get the tree decorated. A great CD.
Jim Reilly

This artist is very talented. His arrrangements are witty, even quirky, as they reach out in unexpected directions. The tracks of just him playing, without synth sounds added, are best. He underestimates the power of himself with the piano alone.

This artist is very talented. His arrrangements are witty, even quirky, as they reach out in unexpected directions. The tracks of just him playing, without synth sounds added, are best. He underestimates the power of himself with the piano alone.

Pianist Scott Gordon is joined by some friends and the Nightingale Children's Choir for an album of traditional and commercial music dedicated to celebrating the Christmas season. Some tracks have just Gordon playing with his stylish piano technique. The most ear-catching of these is a jazzy "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and a bouncy "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." These tunes sound like Bill Evans might have played them if Evans played Christmas music. The simplicity of these renderings is contrasted with a string-backed version of Claude Thornhill's signature song, the lovely, enchanting "Snowfall."
Thornhill, who used to play this tune with one finger, might be taken aback by the production piece it becomes here. Electronically created chimes are brought into play for the "must" piece for most Christmas albums, "Silent Night."
There's also a Leroy Anderson-like orchestration of "Attention Shoppers." It's just hard to tell how much of it is generated by Gordon's friends and how much by some computerized gizmo. A jaunty, close to down-and-dirty "Winter Wonderland" is one of the more light and entertaining cuts on this CD. All in all, this recorded nod to Christmas is a mixed bag. Some tracks are quite fresh and entertaining.

Pianist Scott Gordon is joined by some friends and the Nightingale Children's Choir for an album of traditional and commercial music dedicated to celebrating the Christmas season. Some tracks have just Gordon playing with his stylish piano technique. The most ear-catching of these is a jazzy "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and a bouncy "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." These tunes sound like Bill Evans might have played them if Evans played Christmas music. The simplicity of these renderings is contrasted with a string-backed version of Claude Thornhill's signature song, the lovely, enchanting "Snowfall."
Thornhill, who used to play this tune with one finger, might be taken aback by the production piece it becomes here. Electronically created chimes are brought into play for the "must" piece for most Christmas albums, "Silent Night."
There's also a Leroy Anderson-likeorchestration of "Attention Shoppers." It's just hard to tell how much of it is generated by Gordon's friends and how much by some computerized gizmo. A
jaunty, close to down-and-dirty "Winter Wonderland" is one of the more light and entertaining cuts on this CD. All in all, this recorded nod to Christmas is a mixed bag. Some tracks are quite fresh and entertaining.

Pianist Scott Gordon is joined by some friends and the Nightingale
Children's Choir for an album of traditional and commercial music dedicated to celebrating the
Christmas season. Some tracks have just Gordon playing with his stylish piano technique. The
most ear-catching of these is a jazzy "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and a bouncy "Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." These tunes sound like Bill Evans might have played them if
Evans played Christmas music. The simplicity of these renderings is contrasted with a
string-backed version of Claude Thornhill's signature song, the lovely, enchanting "Snowfall."
Thornhill, who used to play this tune with one finger, might be taken aback by the production
piece it becomes here. Electronically created chimes are brought into play for the "must" piece
for most Christmas albums, "Silent Night."
There's also a Leroy Anderson-like
orchestration of "Attention Shoppers." It's just hard to tell how much of it is
generated by Gordon's friends and how much by some computerized gizmo. A
jaunty, close to down-and-dirty "Winter Wonderland" is one of the more light and
entertaining cuts on this CD. All in all, this recorded nod to Christmas is a mixed
bag. Some tracks are quite fresh and entertaining.