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I purchased this CD for my wife's birthday which is in November - the perfect time to get into the Christmas spirit! My wife wasn't particularly impressed with the CD and she was left with the impression that it was "all instrumental." Although in reality, it is not all instrumental, I think the problem is that it is probably all original songs - with no "touch points" to traditional, well known carols of the season. And I guess even Michael W Smith couldn't "pull it off." I think there at least has to be a nod to the "tried and true", even if you want to introduce new material for such an important holiday. I do think that it will probably grow on us, but it certainly wasn't a holiday favorite this year. That said, the song I liked the best on the whole album was "The Promise." I also liked "Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah."Read full review
Smitty now stands right next to Amy Grant with THREE Christmas albums! Being the great vocalist as he is, Smitty also takes up to a little more instrumental in this CD, and it is GOOD! Anyone and everyone that is a die-hard of him knows that Michael can do just about anything with an orchestra. One of the pieces he does, (Highland Carol), almost sounds identical to the common theme John Williams uses in the first two Home Alone films. He keeps up with his sing-song style, but doesn't draw it out too much. Brand new CCM arist Mandisa joins him in a duet with his Christmas Day song. His energetic styles most definately shows his love for Christmas music.
MWSmith delivers. His music is meaningful and relaxing. The orchestration and vocals are so good. Good blend of dynamic and mellow songs.
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I loved every song on this album. There's a mix of only-instrumental songs (with a full orchestra,) as well as songs with words. It does not contain the same old Christmas music you find on many CDs. The orchestra really gave this CD a different feel than most Christmas CDs. The duet with Mandesa was fabulous. I enjoyed Michael's Christmas concert so much and, although seeing him perform these songs live was incredible, it was so great to be able to relive that experience each time I listened to the CD. Even though Christmas is over, I find myself still listening to this CD over and over again. This CD has something for everyone and I highly recommend it in season, as well as out of season.
The music is beautiful! Michael W. Smith has the most beautiful piano music! I highly recommend this!
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