A Quiet Knowing Christmas

Brian Dunning, John Fitzpatrick, Jeff Johnson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 20, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00005S801
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,585 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

2. Down In Yon Forest

3. Sussex Carol

4. Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming

5. Christ Child Lullaby

6. Away In A Manger

7. O, Christmas Tree

8. A Glory Beheld

9. Silent Night

10. What Child Is This?

11. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

12. Auld Lang Syne

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning’s successful collaboration has established them as one of Contemporary Celtic instrumental’s mainstays. Their releases include “Byzantium - The Book of Kells & St. Aidan’s Journey” (NPR’s Echoes Top 25 of 2000) and their latest compilation, “The Enduring Story - A Retrospective.” These recordings feature the unique collaboration of music based on the writings of best selling novelist, Stephen Lawhead (“Byzantium,” “Song Of Albion”). In addition, their songs have been included on some of the most successful compilation releases within this genre including the “Celtic Christmas” and “Winter Solstice” series by Windham Hill and Hearts of Space’s “Celtic Twilight” series. Their collaboration spans the globe with Dunning residing outside Dublin, Ireland with his wife and three boys and Johnson home on the San Juan islands in the Washington state with his wife and daughter. They are joined on this recording by Belfast violinist, John Fitzpat! rick and others.

Product Description

Here are twelve instrumental renditions of Christmas carols containing strong Celtic/Appalachian influences in a follow-up recording to the acclaimed hymns compilation, “A Quiet Knowing - Canticles For The Heart (ArkMusic/AKD-1504).” Joining the popular contemporary instrumental duo, Jeff Johnson (keyboards) and Brian Dunning (flute, whistles & accordion) is violinist, John Fitzpatrick. Also featured are guitarist, Tim Ellis; percussionist, Gregg Williams, cellist, Jami Sieber and bass guitarist, Phil Baker.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the most beautiful and musical depiction of Christmas ever., November 1, 2004

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This review is from: A Quiet Knowing Christmas (Audio CD)

The title says it all. I cannot get over the absolute beauty of this music. These 3 men together create the most heavenly sounds I have ever in all my life heard. It seems to strike and soothe every cell in my body all at the same time.

You cannot miss this. Buy it. You will never regret it.

ps: all of the music by them is fantastic. Don't limit yourself to just this cd.