Summer (Spec) (Dig) [Enhanced, Special Edition]

George Winston | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 30, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Special Edition
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000AARKRQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,796 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > New Age > Instrumental
  • #60 in Music > New Age > Meditation

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Winston's Best!, July 7, 2006

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FrontRowJoe (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer (Spec) (Dig) (Audio CD)

I own every CD George Winston has recorded (and even his 'Seasons' concert video) and I've seen him in concert twice. I can say with certainty that this is his best work. 'Summer' truly captures the many moods and feelings of the season, from the fun and frivolity reflected in 'Living in the Country' and 'Corrina, Corrina' to the quite, reflective moments in pieces like 'Loreta and Desiree's Bouquet, Pt. 2' and 'Living Without You.' And every time I hear 'Early Morning Range', I want to find a cool, shady spot under a tree to relax and dream. This is Winston at his finest, and the Special Edition is the definitive edition of his masterpiece. 'December' may be his biggest seller, but 'Summer' is where it's at!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George Winston's best CD, August 5, 2000

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Brian D. Rubendall (Oakton, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Summer (Audio CD)

Perhaps it is called "Summer" because it is George Winston's warmest collection of songs. Whatever the reason, it is also his best. Combining teriffic cover material like "Corrina Corrina" with some of his best ever original songs, "Summer" is the best place to start for the new fan and a must own for long time fans. Like most Winston albums, this one mostly features just George and his piano. And few play it better than him. Right from the catchy opening track "Living in the Country," it will get under your skin. An outstanding album for anyone who likes new age music.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paintings done by piano rather than brush, September 5, 2001

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Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Summer (Audio CD)

Of the well known new age pianists, George Winston is master of the solo piano. He claims Fats Waller and Teddy Wilson as his major influences, but I also hear Meade Lux Lewis, George Shearing, and Floyd Cramer influences. This is music to sit back and relax by. Outstanding in my mind were:

1: A Day in the Country...a Pete Seeger song
2&3: Loreta and Desiree's Bouquet--Parts 1&2...
4: Fragrant Fields...I notice Winston has composed several soundtracks for adaptations of children's stories...this is from one of them.
5: The Garden...interpretation of music from the original THE OUTER LIMITS episode, "The Guests".
7: Lullaby
9: Hummingbird...effective evocation of the hummingbird's fluttering wings and darting movements.
13: Corrina, Corrina...fun filled and spritely traditional song.