A Winter Solstice: Silver Anniversary Edition

A Winter Solstice: Silver Anniversary Edition

1	Greensleeves 4:29
2	When Earth's Last Picture Is Painted / Richard Schönerz 3:57
3	The Gathering / Thea Suits-Silverman 3:31
4	The Silver Swans 4:17
5	Shades of White 3:02
6	Col Partir la Bella Clori 5:12
7	Moon Lake / W.G. Snuffy Walden 4:19
8	Come, All Ye Shepherds 3:54
9	Beneath the Trees / William Ackerman 3:21
10	Down in Yon Forest / Jeff Johson 5:22
11	Maiden Chant 3:03
12	When Comes December 4:03
13	Queen's Prayer 4:12

Barnes & Noble

A celebration of the million-selling Winter Solstice series, this all-new recording once again paints an instrumental portrait of quiet rebirth that is the shortest day of the year. Artists including Jim Brickman, Liz Story, Snuffy Walden, and others offer contemplative works that counter the commercialism of Christmas with truly inspirational sounds. Largely original compositions are topped by a new version of "Greensleeves," sure to conjure holiday magic.

All Music Guide

The classic new age holiday album Winter Solstice, Vol. 1: Silver Anniversary Edition collects smooth, gentle versions of holiday favorites and original pieces by leading lights of the genre, including Jim Brickman, Barbara Higbie, Will Ackerman, and Philip Aaberg. Steve Erquiaga's "Greensleeves," Brickman's "Shades of White," and Tim Story's "When Comes December" are quietly reverent celebrations of the season, while Tracy Silverman & Thea Suits' "The Gathering" and Ozzie Kotani's "Queen's Prayer" cast a warmer, more festive glow. In all, it's still a welcome collection of relaxing and elegant holiday music. Heather Phares