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Lee Spears and Donna Michael : Winterfall
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Timeless interpretations of Christmas songs through hammered dulcimer, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, English horn and more. Quiet improvisational reflections and celebrations of Christmas.
Genre: Holiday: New Age
Release Date: 1987
Winterfall
Lee Spears and Donna Michael
Record Label: Thistlegate Productions
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Away in a Manger 3:56 Album Only
2. I Saw Three Ships 3:05 Album Only
3. Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine/No Candle Was There and No Fire 5:35 Album Only
4. Good Christian Men Rejoice/Joy to the World 3:33 Album Only
5. We Three Kings 5:19 Album Only
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 2:51 Album Only
7. I Wonder As I Wander 1:48 Album Only
8. Winterfall 4:13 Album Only
9. The First Noel 2:05 Album Only
10. Midnight Clear 4:01 Album Only
11. The Angels Sing 6:01 Album Only
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Album Notes

WINTERFALL DESCRIPTION
“Winterfall” renders the crystal-quiet feeling of standing in a snow-covered forest. The original title composition is based on a melodic line from Vivaldi's "Winter," and is described by fans as “a breath of fresh air. “Lee Spears hammered dulcimer work dances delicately inside Donna Michael’s emotive acoustic piano strokes. Both artists play acoustic guitar and the album features additional accompaniment on cello, stringed bass and English horn.

Described by fans as “soothing and life-affirming,” these exquisite arrangements use musical pauses in a way that honors the gift of silence.

"We Three Kings" evokes a journey of mystical introspection while "Midnight Clear" presents "an intensely beautiful mélange built upon a complex and fragile structure." The closing selection, "Angels Sing," is a medley of some of the best-known seasonal carols, elaborately woven into a musical tapestry that builds to joyful celebration. For a NEW review of this album:
http://www.christmasreviews.com/xleespears.shtml

ABOUT LEE SPEARS
Lee Spears gave his first musical performance in fifth grade, playing an instrument he built in the family garage. The brown-eyed boy stood on stage playing “Oh Susanna” on his handmade electrified ukulele with a glued-on microphone and a tape recorder hanging from his belt', simultaneously playing the harmonica.

As a boy he made many visits to the local Radio Shack until he had rigged an FM transmitter module to his handmade guitar to amplify the sound. Since that time, he has made his career as a musician and luthier, building over 2100 hammered dulcimers and recording music.

His recording company, Thistlegate Productions, bears the fruit of Spears’ hard-core perfectionism. Spears’ music is flawless and his albums are meticulously recorded. Many fans say “Winterfall” is hands-down the best Christmas CD they have ever heard. Both "Winterfall" and “Brighter Side of Night” are completely unique in the depths of their musical insights and sensitivity.

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REVIEWS

Exquisite
author: I. Hashimoto
                            
The alliterative, and yet accurate, description of the dulcet dulcimer does little justice to this lovely collection of graceful, joyful renditions of Christmas classics. The spirit of the holidays weaves its warmth through what can only be described as art - lovely, lilting melodic art.  I bought my first cassette when it was released and have gone through two CDs since.  Thank goodness for the advent of digital music.  Share this one-of-a-kind gift with friends and loved ones and believe me when I say that the peace, joy and appreciation this simple disc brings will be treasured for years to come.

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My Favorite Instrumental Christmas CD
author: Jeannine Hong
                            
I have been listening to this Cd for many years and have given it as a gift to countless friends and family members.  Everyone fall in love with this CD.  The music is peaceful and beautiful. It's the kind you put on when you turn off all the lights and just have your Christmas tree lights on.  One of the best ever!!

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author: David Knight
                            
At a time in my life when I needed a lift; someone gave us a cassette tape of "Winterfall." As my wife and I sat in front of a Christmas tree with our hot chocolate, the soothing music made us both realize how blessed we are. It causes you to take a deep breath and relax. The tape was worn out long ago. When I found this site I paid extra to get it overnight.

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Couldn't be more thrilled!
author: Susan DeMoura
                            
Was lucky enough to have purchased the cassette many years ago and enjoyed it long before AND after the Christmas holidays each year.  Technology advanced, but for whatever reason, I didn't think that this wonderful work had done the same, so I never thought to look for it on CD!  After years of looking at the cassette packed snugly in with my other Christmas essentials, but never being able to listen, it dawned on me that I should try to find it in CD version.  CD Baby, you're the greatest!!!  Thanks for having such a wonderfully special Christmas album available to your customers.  Enjoy, everyone.  It's a treasured find to pass down through the generations!  Merry Christmas!

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