Product Description
A beautifully unique and gorgeous arrangement of a classic hymn, from the album and songbook "A Classic Christmas" (2012) by award-winning composer Christine Brown.
"It must be a daunting task to come up with an original version of something like 'Amazing Grace,' but Christine has done it with original sections that bring this song into the present while keeping the simplicity of the melody intact.Whether its a collection of original compositions, an album of childrens songs, or a Christmas CD, Im always deeply impressed by the grace, emotion, and beauty that Christine Brown brings to her music. A Classic Christmas only underscores those impressions with her solo piano arrangements of fourteen Christmas songs and medleys, some of which incorporate familiar classical pieces in ways that I find intriguing - AND thoroughly enjoyable. Medleys can sometimes feel a little forced or unnatural, but Christine effortlessly flows from one piece to the next as though they belonged together all along. Many artists eschew the more secular carols, but Brown has included a Santa Claus Medley and some of the other non-religious carols in addition to the hymns of the season, and I find them delightful! All of the music is arranged in a peaceful, flowing style that is perfect for relaxing, decorating the tree, sharing a holiday meal, driving from place to place, etc. Actually, Id go as far to say that this album is just about perfect in every way. It was recorded and mastered at Joe Bongiornos Piano Haven Studio, ensuring a flawless piano sound that is warm and inviting." - Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano.com
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.