Winter Solstice on Ice

Various Artists - New Age | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B00000JYAE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,888 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #64 in Music > Indie Music > Soundtracks > General

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tired of the Umpteenth Playing of "The Christmas Song"?, February 6, 2000

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Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Winter Solstice on Ice (Audio CD)

I have more than 200 Christmas albums in my music collection. [Hey, it's my favorite time of the year!] And the Windham Hill "Solstice" series is among my favorites. The double-disc "On Ice" is no exception. [If you're wondering about the post-Christmas review, I can also be something of a cheapskate and I get most of my Christmas music half price during the week after Christmas.]

This album is the musical companion to the A&E special "Winter Solstice On Ice." The two discs are mostly divided into instrumental (disc 1) and vocal (disc 2) tracks with both discs presenting a variety of both contemporary and traditional songs.

Disc 1 highlights include Liz Story's lovely "Joy to the World," George Winston's playful "Skating" (from Linus and Lucy), the LA Guitar Quartet's "4 Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," and the late Michael Hedges stately reading of "What Child Is This."

Disc 2 highlights include Tuck and Patti's "Christmas Wish," Hiroshima's take on "Silent Night" with its harp-like koto, and Samite's "Esawayo."

This is Christmas music so enchanting that you'll want to play it all year long. RECOMMENDED

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Solstice Yet, December 24, 1999

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Betzeegee (West(by God)Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winter Solstice on Ice (Audio CD)

I have purchased "Solstice" CD's in the past and I truly think this is the best. I love to hear a completely different mix of Christmas music on a CD. This is a relaxing and refreshing mixture of various artists. I know that I will probably listen to the 2nd CD all year round. A true winner in my book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Kenny G lovers, Disc 2 is for you, December 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Winter Solstice on Ice (Audio CD)

Definitely not the best in the Winter's Solstice series, this is a mixed bag at best. Disc I is much like the others; if you like others in the series, you'll like these instrumental pieces. Disc 2 is disappointing; it's a collection of songs reminiscent of what you'd get on a "Light (or Lite) Hits" pop radio station. The songs are unremarkable, and the voices are a distraction. For my money, Winter's Solstice 5 is the best so far, but this does not meet that standard.