Search - David Arkenstone :: Enchantment: A Magical Christmas

Just buy it...........

Attila the HUN Nee | albany, n.y. United States | 05/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"the music is just beautiful. you will love this cd. in fact, you can play this cd all year long and you might not realize it is a Christmas cd. this man is just a magical talent who, i believe does not get the acclaim he deserves. turn down the lights, have some wine or other soothing libation and go where the music takes you. have a great night, this, and many more."

Com"YULE"ation Cleric : Ear Theater

Mitch Mirthman | on the path in search of YULEtide Treasure | 07/15/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A sense of wonder reserved for the beholder, kinda like the moment before a present is unwrapped or the whisper of snowflakes tumbling through the frozen branches. The artist`s rare ability to capture the celebratory substance of classic compositions{ now those two words usually instigate a click away for me too, don`t do it} with dramatic and orginal changes to melody, is unparalleled.Multi-layering of synthesized and sampled instruments and voices upon tweaked arrangements should inspire modern-millennial-mirth-makers long after the Tannebaum stops turning brown.Merrily Mix~1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,and 12~no bahhumbugs here ~ Post Script: This disc is as multi-generational as it gets for those in the know.Glad to see Amazon with the offering,as it`s hard to find even in Milwaukee,WI.***buyit*saveit*shareit*giveit*donateittothelibary***"

A nice album

sauerkraut | 10/09/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Enchantment: A Magical Christmas, released in 1997, is the tenth full-length album from David Arkenstone. Of the album's 12 tracks, seven are gathered from various multi-artist Christmas compilations from the Narada label, and five were especially recorded for Enchantment: A Magical Christmas. The musicianship and sound quality of this album are gratifying. My favorite compositions are the serene, pretty "Do You Hear What I Hear," the sprightly, fun "Overture," and the stately, resplendent "Silver Bells." The CD foldout includes an essay and a photo of Arkenstone; this same photo is also on the back of the CD jewel case. The disc is just over 55 minutes. I am impressed with Arkenstone's interpretations of these Christmas pieces, which are rich in sound--in addition, I enjoy listening to this album throughout the year. Actually, I rate this piece of work 3.5 stars. Arkenstone is a gifted artist, and I recommend this album."