This mostly acoustic compilation of 13 cuts by such Windham Hill artists as William Ackerman and Michael Hedges mesh well for a soothing, even-paced (although sometimes a bit busy) musical experience that’s excellent as accompaniment to a yoga routine. With a slow, steady rhythm, “The White Spirit” from French duo Uman unfolds the collection splendidly, transporting the listener …
This CD is a sort of Reader’s Digest version of George Winston’s renowned solo piano discography. All the Seasons presents 13 abridged selections from Winston’s seven solo recordings– “radio edits” that were supervised, as the liner notes indicate, by the pianist himself. Four “bonus tracks” are also included, and two are quiet, impressionistic gems that compare favorably with …
1984 Windham Hill / Buena Vista Records – Composed And Conducted By Charles Gross – Songs Include : Home – George Winston On Piano / Aftermath / Sunday – George Winston On Piano / Country Night – George Winston On Piano / Chants – Mark Isham On Piano / Winter Mantra – George Winston On Piano / Parting …
An excellent metaphor for both spring and Easter, this lovely tale of transformation and rebirth is told in a gentle, poetic language. Based on Margery Williams’s award-winning storybook of the same name, this collaborative recording is pleasantly soothing. George Winston’s tinkly, twinkly piano conjures up enchanted seasons, beginning with the opening Christmas scene. Here, the Boy receives the …
With contributions from Uillean piper Liam O’Flynn, Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, former Skara Brea singer Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, harpist Patrick Cassidy, and country singer Ricky Skaggs, the fourth in Windham Hill’s Celtic Christmas sampler series is a varied and somewhat austere collection of winter ballads and yuletide airs. Guitarist William Coulter turns in a lovely arrangement of …