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California Guitar Trio - 10 Christmas Songs
AllMusic Review by Glenn Astarita
Not that there is an abundance of progressive rock-tinged acoustic guitar trios among the ranks, but this aggregation stands tall among its peers as the guitarists' inventiveness surges forward with this altogether warmhearted reckoning of Christmas carols and other pleasantries. The guitarists' nimble yet at times forceful approach is wholly evident during their highly rhythmic spin on "Jingle Bells." They perform the classic "Greensleeves" with a sensitive, chamber-like approach while also tackling the Lennon/Ono favorite "Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)." However, part of the magic resides within the trio's ability to delve into the inherent frameworks of each song, while also reformulating themes and rhythms into personalized statements. Essentially, the artists have produced a rather poignant Christmas outing, awash with interweaving lines and lilting harmonies, as they complement their superior artisanship and forward-thinking deployments with a cheerfully rendered collection of holiday favorites.
Comet is the follow-up to "Winter Solstice" is my second release of ambient versions of melodies that are associated with Christmas here in Germany. My intention was to present these melodic cells in a new context. I hope you enjoy the results.
Much love,
Markus
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Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars® AU8, Guitar Synth, Dual Looping System
Recorded live at home in Berlin on Saturday, November 20 2021.
Stereo version mixed and mastered by Markus
Surround mixes by Jan Printz
surroundmusic.one/album/comet/
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1 Comet
based on a melody by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz ("Ihr Kinderlein kommet")
2 Amid The Thorn
based on a traditional melody ("Maria durch ein Dornwald ging")
3 Rose
based on a traditional melody ("Es ist ein Ros entsprungen")
4 The Gates Draw Wide
based on a traditional melody ("Macht hoch die Tür")
5 Here I Stand
based on a melody by Johann Sebastian Bach ("Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier", BWV 469)
6 Cometh
based on a melody by Mike Oldfield ("The Time Has Come")
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Cousin Silas - Variations on a Theme of Winter
I guess all that sounds a little pretentious, but as I say, I do have a rather abiding passion for Winter.
My thanks to Thomas Mathie for the cover/artwork.
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Cover/Artwork by Thomas Mathie