Name: A Winter's Solstice (Silver Anniversary Edition) by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 019341160427
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

COMPILATION

Of the many things Windham Hill garnered a reputation for, its output of quality holiday music certainly is noteworthy. In commemoration of the major brand-name label's 25th anniversary, the folks at Windham Hill went ahead and celebrated with this holiday collection. It looks back at the previous 25 years and hand picks 13 favorites from the vault. Some of the featured performers include Steve Erquiaga, Thea Suits, Jim Brickman, Tracy Silverman, Paul McCandless, and Tim Story. If you're a fan of Windham Hill, you're sure to savor this album. [A Silver Anniversary Edition celebrating Windham Hill's 25th anniversary was released in 2010.] ~ Jason Birchmeier

1. Greensleeves

by Steve Erquiaga

Guitar: Steve Erquiaga; Performer
Primary Artist: Steve Erquiaga; Main Performer
Arranger: Steve Erquiaga; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Justin Lieberman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Howard Johnston; Production
Recording: Steve Erquiaga; Production

3. The Gathering

by Tracy Silverman, Thea Suits

Flute: Thea Suits; Performer
Primary Artist: Thea Suits
Tracy Silverman; Main Performer
Fretless Bass: Michael Manring; Performer
Percussion: Caito Marcondes; Performer
Performer: Tracy Silverman; Performer
Composer: Tracy Silverman; Composer
Producer: Tracy Silverman; Production

5. Shades of White

by Jim Brickman

Primary Artist: Jim Brickman; Main Performer
Piano: Jim Brickman; Performer
Composer: Jim Brickman; Composer
Recording: Jim Brickman; Production

7. Moon Lake

by W.g. Snuffy Walden

Acoustic Guitar: W.g. Snuffy Walden; Performer
Primary Artist: W.g. Snuffy Walden; Main Performer
Electric Guitar: George Doering; Performer
Violin: Charlie Bisharat; Performer
Composer: Steve Perry
W.g. Snuffy Walden; Composer
Producer: W.g. Snuffy Walden
Steve Perry; Production
Recording: Avi Kipper; Production

10. Down in Yon Forest

by Brian Dunning

Primary Artist: Brian Dunning; Main Performer
Cello: Jami Sieber; Performer
Guitar: Tim Ellis; Performer
Percussion: Gregg Williams; Performer
Performer: Howard Johnston
Spectrasonics
Brian Dunning; Performer
Violin: John Fitzpatrick; Performer
Arranger: Jeff Johnson
Brian Dunning; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Engineer: Brian Dunning; Production
Producer: Jeff Johnson; Production

2. When the Earth's Last Picture is Painted

by Richard Schönherz

Primary Artist: Richard Schönherz; Main Performer
Performer: Richard Schönherz; Performer
Composer: Richard Schönherz; Composer
Recording: Richard Schönherz; Production

4. The Silver Swan

by Paul Mccandless

Harp: Michelle Sell; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Mccandless; Main Performer
Performer: Paul Mccandless; Performer
Arranger: Paul Mccandless; Composer
Composer: Orlando Gibbons; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Justin Lieberman; Production
Recording: Howard Johnston; Production

6. Col Partir la Bella Clori

by Steve Erquiaga, Joan Jeanrenaud

Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Jeanrenaud
Steve Erquiaga; Main Performer
Guitar: Steve Erquiaga; Performer
Arranger: Steve Erquiaga; Composer
Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel
George Frideric Handel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Justin Lieberman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Howard Johnston; Production

8. Come All Ye Shepherds

by Bouzouki, Synthesizer Barbara Higbie

Performer: Bouzouki, Synthesizer Barbara Higbie; Performer
Primary Artist: Bouzouki, Synthesizer Barbara Higbie; Main Performer
Arranger: Barbara Higbie; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Justin Lieberman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Howard Johnston; Production
Recording: Barbara Higbie; Production

9. Beneath the Trees

by Will Ackerman

Guitar: Will Ackerman; Performer
Primary Artist: Will Ackerman; Main Performer
Piano: Philip Aaberg; Performer
Composer: Will Ackerman
Philip Aaberg; Composer
Engineer: Gary Kaufman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Steven Miller; Production
Recording: Corin Nelson
Gary Henry; Production

11. Maiden Chant

by Liz Story

Primary Artist: Liz Story; Main Performer
Piano: Liz Story; Performer
Composer: Liz Story; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Charlie Paakkari; Production
Recording: Rik Pekkonen; Production

12. When Comes December

by Tim Story

Primary Artist: Tim Story; Main Performer
Cello: Martha Reikow; Performer
Oboe D'amore: Kimberly Bryden; Performer
Piano: Tim Story; Performer
Composer: Tim Story; Composer
Producer: Tim Story; Production

13. Queen's Prayer

by Ozzie Kotani

Guitar: Ozzie Kotani; Performer
Primary Artist: Ozzie Kotani; Main Performer
Arranger: Ozzie Kotani; Composer
Composer: Ozzie Kotani
Queen Lili'uokalani; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Justin Lieberman
Porter Miller; Production
Engineer: Howard Johnston; Production
Producer: George Winston; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 31 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop, Adult Contemporary, Solo Instrumental, Contemporary Instrumental, Crossover Jazz, Space, Doom Metal, Jazz, New Age

Label

Windham Hill Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 8, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

19341160427

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A Winter's Solstice (Silver Anniversary Edition)

1. Greensleeves

3. The Gathering

5. Shades of White

7. Moon Lake

10. Down in Yon Forest

2. When the Earth's Last Picture is Painted

4. The Silver Swan

6. Col Partir la Bella Clori

8. Come All Ye Shepherds

9. Beneath the Trees

11. Maiden Chant

12. When Comes December

13. Queen's Prayer

Technical Specifications

A Winter's Solstice (Silver Anniversary Edition)

Product information

Release options

1. Greensleeves

3. The Gathering

5. Shades of White

7. Moon Lake

10. Down in Yon Forest

2. When the Earth's Last Picture is Painted

4. The Silver Swan

6. Col Partir la Bella Clori

8. Come All Ye Shepherds

9. Beneath the Trees

11. Maiden Chant

12. When Comes December

13. Queen's Prayer

Technical Specifications