Poets & Angels: Music 4 the Holidays

Ottmar Liebert | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Original Release Date: October 16, 1990
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Higher Octave
• ASIN: B000003Z2S
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,261 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Ottmar Liebert, an established flamenco guitarist, comes forth here with shining brilliance, presenting a charming collection of 15 songs worthy for a listen during a peaceful Christmas holiday. The songs, glistening with textures of smooth ... Full DescriptionLatin rhythms, are played remarkably well and hold up find as instrumentals. The CD begins with "Deck the Halls," a bright and percussive piece of festive magic. The second track, "Gloria," seems to take the listener to a higher and more positive place, keeping the world at peace at the end of a long workday. The listener will notice he or she is being pulled in by the gripping percussive Latin rhythms as the CD ages in length. The title track, is an creatively arranged and delightfully orchestrated piece that flows with both musical dexterity and melodic color. And if one imagines this collection is percussive enough, you ain't seen nothing yet. The collection moves along with great fluidity, capturing ones heart yet again with a compelling rendition of "Little Drummer Boy." At this point, the record begins to share its breathtaking improvisational flair with a solo exchange between drums, percussion, bass, and Liebert's classical guitar. "Noel" is played with a slight counterpoint between Liebert's lead melody and a very rhythmic second guitar. Soon the listener is in rosy dreamland and all is right with the world when some more instrumental surprises surface. With ten more decorated melodies to quench one's holiday thirst, Ottmar Liebert's music pays off as quite a success and is ideal gift material to that special someone during the holiday season.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good flamenco versions of classic Christmas tunes, November 18, 1998

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This review is from: Poets & Angels: Music 4 the Holidays (Audio CD)

Ottmar Liebert does a great job of playing classic Christmas melodies with his own New Mexican style. His renditions are cheery and original. This is a great addition to any world music Christmas collection.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "poetic & compelling arrangements...Latin blends flawless", November 2, 2001

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This review is from: Poets & Angels: Music 4 the Holidays (Audio CD)

Our young composer/musician from Higher Octave, shares the peace of the "Holiday Season", with counterpoint flair...can only be described through his God-given-talent of music...fifteen selections that will open you heart, capturing the moment from surroundings that remind you of "peace on earth, good will toward men"...if it doesn't, you missed the Christmas message!

As usual there are stand outs ~ "DECK THE HALLS", puts you immediately in a festive mood..."ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH/HIGH ON HOPE", sends a message from within..."LITTLE DRUMMER BOY/LUNA NEGRA BEAT", Latin guitar blends of percussion, speaks to us on a Flamenco plain, simply breath-taking...but the highlight is "1ST NOWELL", always one of my favorites, Ottmar gives this traditional carol another whole meaning, Liebert's arrangement takes you back to another time, where it all took place, in a small stable and a star shining brightly.

Total Time: 53:39 on 15 Tracks ~ Higher Octave HOMCD-77605 ~ (1990)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best CD in our Chrismas collection..., January 23, 2000

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Eric H. (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poets & Angels: Music 4 the Holidays (Audio CD)

Out of my wife's and my 20 or so Christmas CD's this one gets the most play--from the tree going up to taking the last garland off the walls and the wreath off the door. I've been an Ottmar Liebert fan since I saw him open for Basia in 1989 at C.W. Post on Long Island and his signature flamenco sound is miraculous. He brought such a wonderful style of music to the mainstream and goes even further with this collection of Christmas classics as well as some originals that blend right in. A perfect CD...