Wintersongs & Traditionals

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Billboard
"Guitar maestro McLaughlin has sometimes been labeled 'new age,' but his unique, restrained approach to fretboard playing as well as his eclectic original compositions defy categorization."

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Minnesota's best acoustic guitarist offers his interpretations of winter classics "What Child is This?," "Away in a Manger," "O Tannenbaum" and others.

Wintersongs & Traditionals

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Wintersongs & Traditionals

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Superbly recorded performances

Brilliant performances in a superb recording.

Wintersongs
Kitka
Manufacturer: Kitka
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-12-02

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Tec, Peleite, Zernju Zogtu
Byla Cesta
Domnulet Si Domm Din Cer
Zamuchi Se Bozha Majka
Alilo
Otche Nash
Sculati Gazde, Nu Dormiti
Betlehem, Betlehem
Dostojno Jest
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Nova Radost' Stala
Oj, U Horodi
Bozha Zvezda
Ayios Vasilis
Hubava Milka
Tsarko Momche Kon Sedlae
Ma Navu
Shen Khar Venakhi
Shchedrik
A V Jerusalime

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Superbly recorded performances .......2005-01-06

Kitka is a remarkable women's vocal ensemble of eight sophisticated singers who blend contemporary sensibility with specialized vocal techniques that have been distilled in Eastern Europe for centuries. Wintersongs features an impressive repertoire whose individual selections range from Bulgaria to Belarus and from Georgia to Greece. The twenty numbers comprising this enthusiastically recommended CD album that includes "Aliolo" from Georgia's Racha region is a traditional Christmas Eve song performed by masked carolers who are rewarded with drink and treats, and such superlative numbers as "Av Jerusalime" from Southern Russia and the Ukraine. Songs from Lativa, Moravia, Romania, Hungary, Belarus, Macedonia, and Israel are superbly recorded performances that will introduce American audiences to traditional music, some of which has their origins in antiquity. If you only have time for one new CD, then make it Wintersongs as sung by Kitka and recorded by Diaphonica.

Brilliant performances in a superb recording........2003-12-10

Kitka's best ever. Although it's a collection of winter holiday songs, I will listen to it all year.

The vocal technique is breathtaking. Each singer's voice is unique so sometimes a careful listener can pick out individuals. At other times the voices blend together into a single instrument. On some tracks the vocalists perform instrumental parts so effectively that one forgets one is listening to human voices.

Tracks:

New Boots
Tommy Don't Lick That Pipe
Hot Chocolate
Soup
Wintersong
Aurora
Hibernation
The Flu
Waiting For Snow
Fly
Groundhog Day
Footprints

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Fun family fare.......2003-08-03

A very good CD, particularly if you have young children. McCutcheon's songs are entertaining and diverse.

The Joy of the Season........2002-01-28

John McCutcheon is a great American treasure and one of the best folk artists around. He also writes and performs some of the best original children's music in the country.

WINTERSONGS is part of a four album series celebrating the four seasons of a year. All of the songs on the album are original and evoke a playful spirit that is sure to bring out the child in everyone. Children really seem to enjoy "Tommy Don't Lick That Pipe", "New Boots", and "Soup" the most, but are delighted by each of the other songs as well. My favorites on the album include "Fly", "Groundhog Day", and "Footprints." A great album to listen to when it gets cold outside or if you just want to think about the wonder of winter.

Couldn't Bear Winter without It.......2001-03-27

Wonderful, as usual! My all timne favorite is "Soup". I wonder who likes it better, my 3 kids or me!!!

No kids and I still love it!.......2000-03-17

I just wanted to assure any adults who dread the idea of listening over and over to "kid's" music, to have no fear of John McCutcheon. This is intelligent and heartwarming fare for any age. I'm 50 and maybe I'm a child at heart, but songs like "Soup," "Waiting for Snow" and "Footsteps" are balm for my soul. There's not a single track you won't enjoy. Promise!

Wintersongs is part of a 4-album series and is my personal favorite. None of the four are bad, this one's great. And by the way, he's a TERRIFIC live performer not only in "family" concerts but in the "grown-up" world as well. He's a 25 year veteran of the folk scene (with as many albums to date) and a man of commitment and compassion. Your kids (and you) couldn't ask for a finer role model. Do yourselves a favor and enjoy this talented man's gifts!

nostalgia.......2000-02-03

Mc Cutcheon has a way to convey through song what it is like to grow up and treasure things that we all have experienced, but have forgotten about with age. His songs are the auditory equivelant of a Norman Rockwell painting invoking nostalgia through stories any american who was at one point a child can relate to. A high point is "footprints" which metephorically compares walking in someone's footsteps to observing and patterning your life after them. If anyone has seen him live, they know his wit and stage prescence. He captures some of that in this album

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Wintersongs & Traditionals
Billy McLaughlin
Manufacturer: Proton Discs
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008T57
Release Date: 1994-10-15

Tracks:

What Child is This?
The White Bear
Angels We Have Heard On High/Hark the Herald Angels Sing
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
An Old English Carol
Carol of the Bells
Christmas is Coming
Away in a Manger
Drift
Winter Wedding March
Wachet Auf from Cantata No. 140
South by Winterwest
O, Tannenbaum

Album Description

Minnesota's best acoustic guitarist offers his interpretations of winter classics "What Child is This?," "Away in a Manger," "O Tannenbaum" and others.

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Great Christmas music

Wintersongs & Traditionals
Billy McLaughlin
Manufacturer: Nouveau (K-Tel)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050HWL
Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

What Child Is This?
The White Bear
Angels We Have Heard On High/Hark The Herald Angels Sing
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
An Old English Carol
Carol Of The Bells
Christmas Is Coming
Away In A Manger
Drift
Winter Wedding March
Cantata No. 140: Wachet Auf
South By Winterwest
O, Tannenbaum

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Great Christmas music.......2006-12-06

Billy McLaughlin is an incredible guitarist and this album of Christmas songs is no different. It is relaxing, peaceful and uplifting.

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Beautiful for No One to See: A Collection of Traditional Carols & Wintersongs
Jeanne Newhall
Manufacturer: Marzipan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008P09
Release Date: 1994-05-18

Tracks:

Baloo Lammy
Ambrosian Chant/Jesu Remptor Omnium
Rumanian Christmas Carols
Sing O Sing/Psallite Unigenito
Rorro-The Rocking of the Child
Choir
Andante Handel (George Frideric)
Gregorian Chant/Jerusalem Gaude
Irish Carol
Seven Joys of Mary/Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
Rockabye Jesus
Whence Comes This Rush of Wings?/Bring Your Torches, Jeannette, Isabel
In a Manger
Birds-Benjamin Britton

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Wintersongs: Winter Holiday in Sweden
Triakel
Manufacturer: Northside Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NBX0
Release Date: 2001-10-09

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Julvisa Fran Alvdalen (Christmas Carol from Alvdalen)
Bergslagsjul (Christmas In The Mining District)
Er Framtid Blive Lyckelig (Good Fortune And Joy)
Staffansiva From Orust
Innan Gryningen (The Silence Of The Dawn)
Torspar-julaftas-vaggvisa (The Crofter's Christmas Eve Lullaby)
God Morgon Har, Kar Fader Var (Good Morning To You, Master Dear)
Det Blir En Julhelg Glad (A Joyful Christmas It Will Be)
Julvisa I Finnmarken (Christmas In The Finnmark)/Isfarden
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Adventspsalm (Advent Hymn)
Mormors Julstjarna (Grandma's Christmas Star)
Knalle Juls Vals (The Christmas Tree Seller's Waltz)
Julgranspolska (The Christmas Tree Polska)
Tackvisan (Thank You Song)

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The second CD from the Swedish acoustic trio Triakel features Christmas compositions and other winter songs, including a New Year's hymn, an Advent hymn, and an Epiphany song. Comprised of Emma Härdelin (vocals), Janne Strömstedt (harmonium), and Kjell-Erik Eriksson (fiddle), Triakel perform gentle, pastoral numbers that are just the right length and that blend together smoothly. Even the more uptempo tracks, like the two staffansvisas from Orust and Jämtland, are low-key enough to maintain the graceful, gentle vibe of the whole album. If you're seeking something soothing, or are simply tired of traditionally grandiose Xmas fare, Triakel's Wintersongs offers a tranquilizing aural elixir. --Bryan Reesman

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Manufacturer: Marzipan Music
ProductGroup: Music
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Release Date: 1994-05-18

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