December is such a crazy, busy time of year, many of us get completely frazzled and worn down by it all. It is ridiculously easy to forget the real meaning of what we celebrate. This CD was designed specifically to help you take a deep, relaxing breath and remember.
Steve Courtney, a well known vocalist around Kansas City, has an amazing tenor voice that breathes life into these songs, as if you are hearing them for the first time. The album is mostly composed of traditional, spiritual Christmas songs with a few newer songs mixed in (like "Mary, Did You Know" and "Joseph's Song"). Steve also features two outstanding original songs as well, "Immanuel" and "God Of Great Surprise". The arrangements are contemplative and intimate. "Ave Maria", performed with piano and cello, is gorgeous. "O Holy Night" is simple, yet remarkably moving. The uptempo "Little Drummer Boy" will have your toes tapping throughout the holiday season. If you enjoyed Steve's first two albums, "Miracle Of Faith" and "All About You", owning this Christmas album is a must.
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