Cameron Ashley H. from LACEY, WA Reviewed on 4/2/2007...
Tim Story, Liz Story, Ackerman, Arkenstone, Winston, Brickman,...and more..a great collection of artists to sample..
CD Reviews
One of the Best of the Solstice Albums
Guardian of the Zen Sea | Looking after the sun and surf | 11/30/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This compilation is one of my favorites of the Winter Solstice series. The music is not really oriented towards Christmas Carols, and I really appreciate that. This one has a wide range of instruments from harp and solo guitar to the wonderful duet between Keola Beamer on Hawaiian slack key guitar and George Winston on played, plucked and bowed piano. Anything by W.G. "Snuffy Walden" is great. I wonder why he doesn't have his own CD? This is an excellent selection of music for the winter season without being typecast to a specific holiday..."
Slow pace Christmas treat, sit back and enjoy....
Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 12/01/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the most relaxing Christmas Music. Each note is in a way a Christmas Present for your ears. The Celtic influence is a lovely change and you can feel a sense of Christmas magic is woven through this CD. Some pieces are Jazzy, but still laid back. "Secret Places" is in a way haunting. "Snow Dance" is serious, while "Western Sky" is all encompassing and classic. You really can't feel rushed when you want to listen to this music. I won't let you rush at all, it will make you sit down and sip hot spiced apple cider! Take a deep breath...you can do this...
~The Rebecca Review"
Beautifully Broad Appeal
Daniel G. Berk | West Bloomfield, Michigan | 09/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Windham Hill Winter Solstice series started out as primarily holiday music. In this sixth, and perhaps the best, incarnation, that no longer appears to be the case. Consequently, enjoying this beautiful music is not linked to the Christmas season. One need not feel the least bit self-conscious about playing this CD in July or August. And what a break that is; this music is too pretty to be couped-up for 11 months out of the year and only enjoyed for one. So enjoy it when the snow flies and also around the pool with a tall glass of lemonade."
By far the best of the Winter Solstice series
Daniel G. Berk | 11/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have bought several of the Winter Solstice records as an alternative to the usual fare including "Winter Solstice Reunion",and "Solstice on Ice" which came after this release and which I thought were substantial disapointments.Winter Solstice VI is by far better than those and better than the original Winter Solstice releases as well which originally led me to hear this cd."
Absolutely the best!
doris j. snipp | Houston, Texas | 05/12/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is so different from the others in the series. Everyone who has heard it, even when playing softly in the background, have stopped and commented on the beauty of it. Don't miss this one."