Winter Solstice

John McCutcheon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 14, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder Select
• ASIN: B0000002G8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,259 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #39 in Music > Indie Music > Children's Music > General
  • #71 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Pop Vocal
  • #86 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Noels

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Christmas In The Trenches" - The True Yuletide Experience, March 14, 2006

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Brian E. Erland "Rainbow Sphinx" (Brea, CA - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Winter Solstice (Audio CD)

'Winter Solstice' as performed on the hammer dulcimer by John McCutcheon is one of those very rare gems that nobody has ever heard of. But Ohh........, when they do!!

On this marvelous CD we have -11 tracks- of the most beautiful, moving holiday music and songs you'll ever have the privilege of listening to. Eight of the eleven tracks are instrumental ranging from spiritual and meditative, to classic Renaissance, to old fashioned foot stomping Celtic fun. Only three tracks are accompanied by vocals. They are tracks; 5- 'Star In The East', 10- 'Detroit, December' and the magnificent track 4- 'Christmas In The Trenches.'

'Christmas In The Trenches' is one of the most touching, beautiful and totally unique Christmas songs you'll ever hear. Based on a true story, it won't leave a dry eye in the room. The CD is worth the price just for this one track.

The One Absolute Essential for the Yuletide Season!!

My Absolute Highest Recommendation!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ah Nostalgia!, September 14, 2004

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RainHeart - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winter Solstice (Audio CD)

I had the delightful opportunity of seeing John play and sing in Santa Monica in the early 80's. He was the act before an a famous Irish Ballad Singer, but after listening to him perform for a good hour and a half, no one and I mean no one could have follwed this guys act. His musicianship and amazing talent for picking up and playing anything with strings and not to mention his voice was an instrument unto itself, was sheer joy. He was sellng his tapes (pre CD's) out in the lobby after the show and I bought Winter Solstice.

I was so hooked! I even went to a guitar teacher and asked her to teach me how to play "Christmas in the Trenches" which is still a favorite I bring out during the holidays. This CD is worth it's weight in gold for the charismatic energy John brings to each song. A must have for all ages to enjoy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Search, January 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Winter Solstice (Audio CD)

I've been searching for this album for years after hearing "Christmas in the Trenches" on the radio. The dance tunes are lively, the classical ones rich, and the shape note harmonies on "A Star in the East" inspire chill bumps. A perfect respite from those cheesy recordings of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."