Search - David Cullen :: Holiday Guitar

Go Tell It On the Mountain! (another gem from DC)

11/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"David Cullen may not be very well-known outside of the guitar community, but everyone should get to know him as soon as possible, in my humble opinion. Thanks to the good people at Solid Air, his recordings are finally available once again, and he's been making up for all those years of silence by putting out new music at a breakneck pace - including three releases this year!I knew that Holiday Guitar would be a safe bet. David's playing is smooth and lyrical as always, blending classical technique, jazz sensibilities, and an unstoppable sense of melody. In many ways, holiday standards are a perfect repertoire for David, as they provide a familiar starting point from which David's complex arrangements can summon a big band, a church choir, or a chamber orchestra. I'm particularly a fan of his interpretations of slower-tempo classics like "O Come O Come Emmanuel" and "Silent Night." Great stuff!"

WOW!

dredzo | KCMO | 11/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I can't agree any more with the first review of this CD. This is a SPECTACULAR addition to anyone's holiday collection. The music is mellow enough to be in the background during entertaining, yet sophisticated enough to focus and listen. Cullen's style is impeccable: complex without being too frilly. And David Cullen is an INCREDIBLE guitarist. You won't hear any string squeals, fret buzzes, dampened strings or loud twangs that assault the listener's ears.



Do yourself a favor and get this CD, and then enjoy the holidays!"