Peace

Jim Brickman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA Victor
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B0000ABGD4
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,540 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Peace, Jim Brickman’s second collection of holiday-themed music, is largely a mirror image of his first (The Gift, released in 1997). Both feature a mix of solo piano works, augmented piano selections (involving oboe, strings, synthesizers, a pop-jazz ensemble, or some combination thereof) and glossy, radio-ready pop vocal productions. To some ears, the polished sheen of the vocal tracks (four are included) may infringe on the more contemplative mood of Brickman’s instrumental tracks, the way a city’s after-dark glow can seep into your view of a deep night sky’s canopy of stars. Still, as with The Gift, Peace is an attractive mood-setter for the season. Brickman’s best arrangements will resonate with a listener’s introspective sensibilities. "Jingle Bells," "Away in a Manger," and "We Three Kings," for instance, all receive slow-building, reflective treatments that might prod you into pondering deeper meanings. A pair of nonholiday originals, "Early Snowfall" and "Blessings," achieve the same heart-nudging effect. As for the vocals, The Blind Boys of Alabama reinforce the finger-snapping, muted-trumpet, ‘40s-swing vibe of "Let It Snow;" Kristy Starling takes a sweetly romantic turn on "Sending You a Little Christmas;" and country’s Collin Raye (also featured on The Gift) earnestly conveys the clear-eyed optimism of the title track. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Comes Early, September 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Peace (Audio CD)

Break out the tinsel and lights.......Christmas has come early. Realizing that it is only September, this cd will definately put you in the mood for wanting to start decorating now and wrapping all of those Christmas presents. Jim Brickman has once again delivered another musical masterpiece. This much anticipated cd is right up there beside the previous Christmas cd "The Gift" It is a cd full of classics, along with some new tunes,{sure to become classics}The cd begins with a beautifully orchestrated version of "We Three Kings" This wonderful cd features a multitude of talented artists. It starts with The Blind Boys of Alabama, who at age 85, can harmonize with the best of them, singing "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" Then Anne Cochran {long time friend, classmate & co-star of his tours} joins Tracy Silverman, {also a co-star of his tours} along with his electric violin on the hauntingly beautiful "Do You Hear What I Hear?" as they performed it in their holiday concert last year. Jim then showcases a newcomer to the world of recording music. Her name is Kristy Starling, finalist of the "Today" show Pop Idol contest. She lends her talent to the song "Sending You a Little Christmas" She will be joing Jim and friends on his Holiday Tour this year.If you have the opportunity to catch his Christmas Tour, you should, because you won't be disappointed. Then Colin Raye returns for the holiday cd,{he was previously featured on "The Gift"} singing the title song "Peace" All in all, this is a wonderful cd to put you in that holiday mood, to decorate by, to bake cookies by, or just to sit and reflect on good times, families , memories and what Christmas means to you.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, October 31, 2003

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"swingoutsisterguy" (New Castle, DE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peace (Audio CD)

I became a fan of Jim Brickman when he released The Gift. I have enjoyed every single cd he has released.
His newest creation PEACE is his 2nd foray into holiday music. And I will say that he has not lost his touch. His melodies are still so wonderful and soothing.
He beautifully mixes a little vocal arrangement into some of the traditional Christmas songs. Such as LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW (with The Blind Boys of Alabama) and DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? (with Anne Cochran & Tracy Silverman; this is a very magical version of this classic). Once again Collin Raye performs a song (written by Jim Brickman) called PEACE. Aside from the vocal recordings, Jim beautifies the traditional works into a new masterpiece. Such as HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING, AWAY IN A MANGER, O COME, O COME EMMANUEL (sounds like Christmas Eve mass at my church) and O HOLY NIGHT.
I have always loved the original pieces Jim has created. On this cd there is the exquisite and soft EARLY SNOWFALL.

PEACE is what I would call Jim's masterpeice and I have fallen in love with his stylings all over again. This is the kind of cd you want to snuggle up with (preferrably a loved one) next to an open fire.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always Perfect!!!, December 6, 2003

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David A. Preiser "Mannequin Man" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peace (Audio CD)

The Thing I Love About Buying A Jim Brickman Cd Is You Know You Are Getting A Great Cd!!!! His Second Christmas Offering Is One More To Add To The List!! A Wonderful Cd For Putting The MERRY In Your Christmas!!!