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Ïåðâûå îòçûâû îá "Winter Carols"
cj_pesch: Çäåñü ìîæíî ïðî÷èòàòü ïåðâûé îòçûâ îá "Winter Carols"!!! ß ïðîñòî ñãîðàþ îò íåòåðïåíèÿ óñëûøàòü åãî!!!!!!
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Catherine: cj_pesch, êàê ïîÿâèòñÿ, â ïåðâûé æå äåíü áåæèì ïîêóïàòü!!!
cj_pesch: Çäåñü ìîæíî ïîñëóøàòü îòðûâêè èç Wish you were here è Christmas Eve ñ Winter Carols. Ïåñíè íåìíîãî èçåíèëèñü!!!!!
cj_pesch: Åùå îäèí îòçûâ! The Good I’ve been a big fan of the band since I first discovered them. The music is pretty good here; they don’t overuse a lot of the same holiday songs that appear on most every other Xmas themed release. Candice Night’s vocals are once again beautiful and ethereal. I liked “I Saw Three Ships” which had a lively up tempo feel and an almost danceable quality to it. “Lord Of The Dance / Simple Gifts” was very good, and though there was a drastically different structure to the Blackmore’s Night version of “We Three Kings,” I thought it worked just as well as the traditional version. Different is always a dirty word when it comes to re-recording the classics. Oh, and the instrumental “Winter (Basse Dance)” was very appealing. The Bad With that being said, there were a surprising number of songs that felt simply off in some way. Songs like “Ding Dong Merrily On High” and “Good King Wenceslas” just didn’t connect with me at all. While I liked the opening “Hark The Herald Angels Sing / Come All Ye Faithful,” I wasn’t too keen on the group’s changing of the lyrics in the second song from “Christ The Lord” to “He Is The Lord.” I don’t object out of any personal religious fervor, but “He Is The Lord” is NOT the lyric line that was written. This is an example of when changing a classic works less well. The Verdict I think the album is good, but it’s a far cry from what I would’ve hoped for. I’m not saying they should’ve aimed for Trans-Siberian Orchestra greatness, but I did expect a bit more out of this release.
cj_pesch: 1- Hark The Herald Angels Sing - I love the drums and horns that start this off and reappear on occasion throughout the piece. It gives a majestic regal feel to the piece. The soft guitar work and strings weave wonderfully into Candice Night's warm and blissful voice. Ritchie puts a nice bit of electric guitar into this "medley" that mixes with quick drums for a rollicking feel in the second piece. The backing chorals are beautiful. I find it puzzling that Christ is not mentioned by name in either tune , (Christ is born in Bethelem is replaced with Peace has come to Bethlehem in"Hark" and in "Faithful" "Christ the Lord" is instead "He is the Lord" ). Still the instrumentation and splendid singing make for an arresting piece. 2. I Saw Three Ships - I was quickly drawn in by the festive of this piece provided by the old-time period style percussion and instrumentation. As always, Candice's Night's voice invites the listener to bask in the joy of the piece and the season. The hand-claps are a nice occasional percussive touch, and I love the flute in here too. Ritchie Blackmore's guitar put a smile on my face. 3- Winter (Basse Dance) - Here we are invited to stand amidst the first gentle snowfall of the season and rejoice in the beauty of God's creation, and the company of good friends in an era long past. Ritchie Blackmore's guitar melodies mate exquisitely with soft percussion and yearning strings to take us on a beautiful and nostalgic journey into that era. This is among the loveliest cuts on this CD, and is among my favorites on the disc. 4. Ding Dong Merrily On High- I admit, I found the title humorous, but this is my first exposure to this song, and I am glad I've had it. Ritchie Blackmore's guitar and Candice Night's voice blend beautifully and sparkle with warmth and reverence. I LOVE the touch added by the church bells, but the best part, the highlight is the backing choral singing and the harnony vocals by Lady Madeline And Lady Nancy, the "Sisters of the Moon" The church bells and organ at the end provide a beautiful close to this piece. 5. Ma-O-Tzur- This is a lovely song. A 'simple' but arresting tune, crafted of exquisite soft guitar melody mated with beautiful strings, and the soothing voice of Candice Night singing first in what sounds like Hebrew, and then in English. BEAUTIFUL! 6. Good King Weinceslas- A soft yet primal drumming combines with Candice Night intoning a lyricless melody to start us off, dancing with beautiful soft guitar and tambourines. This has the feel of a warm but adventurous ballad. It's the first time I've heard this song but I love it. The appearance of what sounds like a flute or other period woodwind insturment is really nice too, as is the heart-stirring string work. 7. Lord Of The Dance/Simple Gifts- A beautiful tune comprised of horns, percussion and guitar, this seems to speak from the Lord Jesus Christ's point of view. The lyrics seem to encourage enthusiastic participation in the "dance" of life with simplicity, humility and love. The handclaps and harmony vocals are very nice and add to the festive feel of this piece. 8. We Three Kings - Plaintive strings, mandolin and guitar combine with exotic percussion and Candice Night's exquisite voice to relate the tale of a royal trio as they make the journey to see the newborn Christ Child Jesus . I love the harmony vocals in this, and the horns lend it a fitting regality, given its subject. The appearance of the cello is very welcome as well. 9. Wish You Were Here - This is a heart-stirring ballad of longing and love. Comprised of lovely guitar and strings, drums and Candice Night bewitching voice, this one gets to me quickly upon each listen. Ritchie Blackmore gives it a touch of electric guitar wizardry, and the Sisters of the Moon provide absolutely great harmony vocals in spots. 10. Emmanuel - A rendition of "Oh, Come Oh Come Emmanuel", Blackmore's Night give this a dignified and beautiful treatment. Candice Night's exquisite vocal singing is coupled with ethereal guitar work that glows with tender reverence. The flute in the middle can bring tears to the eyes, especially with the way the guitar dances and glides underneath it. The cello makes her prescence known very softly, and she sings beautifully as well, even though she sings in what is almost a whisper. 11. Christmas Eve- This is yet another festive tune. It is crafted with great guitar work, beautiful flute, and the lovely voice Candice Night is known for. It invites reflection on childhood innocence and wonder. The harmony vocals are exquisite. The handclaps are a welcome touch and call to mind images of a festive dance and smiling faces as we gather with those we love. I love the church bell's appearance along the horns, organ and keyboards. If I had to use three words for this song, I would say "joyous", "lovely" and "warm". I even love the sleigh bells present at the end. 12. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - This tune is sadly rather short. Despite that, it is beautiful. I admit that I was surprised to see it on the playlist, and the first word that came to mind was "childish". I was gladly proven wrong however. The mix of percussion, flute and other period instrumentation gave the song a dignity and a warmth that brought a smile to my face. The harmony vocals are exquisite, and the blend of the trio of voices carry the song terrifically. This brought back to my heart the joy of childhood and taught me that it is indeed good to remain happy and young at heart no matter what you face in your life. In closing, you cannot go wrong with Winter Carols if you are a fan of Blackmore's Night. Go ahead, and take the journey back in time to celebrate the holidays in a time where the love of God and family and friends meant more than buying the most expensive presents and owning the fastest car and the biggest house on the block. You won't regret this purchase. I loved it all the way through. Peace, and love to all who read this.
alasmylove: cj_pesch ïèøåò: Çäåñü ìîæíî ïîñëóøàòü îòðûâêè èç Wish you were here è Christmas Eve ñ Winter Carols. Ïåñíè íåìíîãî èçåíèëèñü!!!!! ìíå ïîíðàâèëîñü! äàæå î÷åíü!!
KaGE: Imagine my surprise when I saw Amazon was offering this magical work some three weeks before its international release...but I'm not complaining! Ritchie, Candice and the gang are in top form here -- far from a slapped together compilation of traditional Christmas favourites, this album has every bit of the careful attention to detail that make their works such a treat to experience. Happily, while many of the old stalwarts are included, such as We Three Kings, Hark the Herald and Emmanuel, to name a few, they have included a few of the more rarely heard holiday songs, Lord of the Dance (no relation to the musical) being a particularly rousing example. For those few naysayers who have in the past brought Candice's vocal abilities into question, let me say this: this album will put any lingering doubters to shame. Truly a vocal tour-de-force, Candice's rendition of We Saw Three Ships is filled with such enthusiasm that it quickly becomes contagious. Her beautiful soft singing of Ma-O-Tzur, in particular, will evoke goosebumps on any who are fortunate enough to be listening. To the so-called pundits, this girl can sing! Perhaps the only (minor) nit I have with the album is the relative scarcity of purely instrumental songs, but this being a Christmas album I suppose that's to be expected. Ritchie is at the top of his craft here, so instrumentals from this maestro are always a treat -- but then, we'd also lose out on Candice's lovely voice. So, all in all, I think they've achieved a fine balance. I have to admit I was a bit surprised that Ritchie would have a go at a Christmas album, but then his creativity with established works in the past has been nothing short of brilliant, and it's no different here. Now if only they'll have a concert here in the Great White North...
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