JOHN DAVID: The Christmas Guitar

John David

The Christmas Guitar

© 2003 John David/Montrose Music (096843100328)

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Christmas music beautifully performed on acoustic guitars and mandolin.

tracks

1 Hark The Herald Angels Sing
2 The First Noel
3 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
4 God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
5 Jolly Old St. Nicholas
6 Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
7 We Three Kings of Orient Are
8 What Child Is This
9 Deck the Halls
10 Away in a Manger '“ Silent Night
11 O Little Town of Bethlehem
12 Jingle Bells
13 O Come All Ye Faithful

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From the stylish solo guitar arrangements, to the "wire choir" of layered guitars and mandolin playing in harmony, it's easy to see why this disc has received so much critical acclaim. If you have only one Christmas music cd in your collection, this should be it.

The Library Journal
"A rare treat...David makes even the most familiar carols seem fresh...almost too good to play only in December...best acoustic holiday album...Very informative liner notes...Highly recommended."

CD Review
"John David's guitar reflections...are as warm as a hardwood fire. Each track features his pensive acoustic guitar or mandolin...in a disc that's perfect for...quiet reflection."

The Denver Post
"Guitarist John David succeeds in making...holiday tunes special...There's a guitarist's guitarist at work here."

Pete Howard, editor, ICE -International Compact Disc Exchange
"Brought a tear to my eye, gave me chill...wonderful!"

Guitar Player
"Toss another log on the fire, pour another eggnog, and enjoy...played expertly...tasty arrangements...engaging harmonies...Very fine."

The Sacramento Bee
"Lovely holiday offering...unique...retain(s) the selections simple charms...David's playing is immaculate, soft, and warm...There are many Christmas guitar albums. This may be the best."


"An instrumental wizard"-The Charleston Post & Courier
"A guitarist's guitarist."-The Denver Post
"A master of many styles...[plays everything] superbly well."-The Sacramento Bee

Producer, arranger, virtuoso multi-instrumentalist John David has toured with and produced the internationally famous Limeliters. John appeared on the "Tonight Show" as featured instrumentalist (with Leon Redbone). In addition to his highly acclaimed solo acoustic project "The Christmas Guitar", his work graces numerous recordings, television shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks.

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  • the christmas guitar
    author: robyn freeman

    This lovely and so wonderful......are we going to be able to see John in the Future @ Disneyland, w/Billy Hill and the Hill Billies. these wonderful guys are creative and sheer genuis.

  • Lovely
    author: Ivy

    This CD has become one of my favorite ones. I like hearing it even at non-Christmas season. Another Christmas guitar album I like is played by Bob Piltch, Kenny Vehkavaara and Jason Fowler.

  • Beautifully done
    author: Sharron

    This makes me feel like Christmas; like I did when I was a child. Very heartwarming and comforting. Done with a lot of feeling and heart.

  • Beautifully Done
    author: Trina Shults

    This Christmas CD will be played for years to come at the holiday season.(and maybe when I just feel like hearing It!)Beautiful arrangements for familar Christmas standard. Thank You.

  • Makes the old Christmas standards sound brand new.
    author: Ray Kowalik

    I've always been partial to guitar music (played guitar myself). So this CD was right up my alley. The selections are great and the guitar work fabulous.

  • exactly what i was looking for -- the antidote to Bing and Kiddie Xmas!
    author: Cameron Morgan

    Simply, a marvelous CD ... I was searching for something we could play a lot and still enjoy, and this is it! Our new Xmas favorite.

  • Delightful - A blessing
    author: Bruce Jensen

    These tunes, played on guitar simply and straight from the heart, is the Spirit of Christmas in music. David brings semi-classical technique and a folk sensibility to these chestnuts, without ever resorting to musical gimmicks or pyrotechnics; yet, his subtle mastery makes the music glow in a way that evokes the warm light amidst the chill of a winter night 2,000 years ago like few other artists. There is nothing not to love, the music is simply beautiful. We look forward to the release of his companion Christmas collection on CD as well.

  • one of my Christmas favorites
    author: Heather Nall

    I stumbled upon this CD on the internet and decided to order it. It has now become one of my Christmas favorites. It makes a great soothing background music around the house, or even at work. I highly reccomend this CD.

  • I liked this so much, it is now part of our employee gift package...
    author: Jean @ Suncadia

    We needed an appropriate gift for our employees this Christmas, and after wandering through candle stores and gift shops it became evident this was not an easy choice to make.....until I found The Christmas Guitar online and listened to the sample music....the rest of the staff have to wait for the party, but my copies are in my car CD and the second is at home, both playing constantly. Thank you!

  • I was looking for just the right sound for Christmas…
    author: elizabeth foito

    I was looking for just the right sound for Christmas and I found it as I was searching the internet. I love John David's style and magnificent talent. Thanks for your Christmas Guitar CD.

  • Excellent music, great talent!
    author: Dean Taunton

    I would love to get TABs for all of the songs to learn to play them. The music is very relaxing and great for background as well as serious listening. Need more Christmas sequels!!!

  • Very Very nice. Every song on the CD is a keeper.
    author: Richard Miller

    For anyone who like their Christmas songe to sound the way they remember them this is the right CD. Everyone who I play this cd for just loves it. very very good.

  • Excellent - Elegantly simple
    author: Dale

    Sets the holiday mood in a rich, warm, unexpected way.

  • I would buy another acoustic Christmas cd in a heartbeat if I knew it was as goo
    author: Tim E.
  • Great Holiday Music!
    author: Larry, in Houston

    This is a great Christmas CD. Perfect for parties or just when you're working around the house decorating and such. Solid work on the acoustic.

  • Wonderful.
    author: sande

    This is a great CD. It is relaxed and warm, but not trendy or lightweight. It bridges the holiday music generation gap well. We played it for a group of music lovers ranging from the Mitch Miller era to Train and every one was happy with the selection. (This is no small accomplishment!)

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