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Jim Brickman Pictures
Artist:
Jim Brickman
Origin:
United States, Cleveland - OhioUnited States
Born date:
November 20, 1961
Jim Brickman Album: «Hymns & Carols of Christmas»
Jim Brickman Album: «Hymns & Carols of Christmas» (Front side)
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  • Customers rating: (4.8 of 5)
  • Title:Hymns & Carols of Christmas
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Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. Since the release of his debut album "No Words" in 1994, Jim Brickman's romantic piano sound has defined him as a marquis among contemporary instrumental hit makers. His signature style of playing and songwriting has a Grammy nod in 2003, Two SESAC "Songwriter of the Year" awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association. Jim's best-known compositions include the chart-toppers "Valentine," "The Gift," "Love of My Life," "Simple Things" and "Peace." In November 2005, he held the top three spots on Billboard's New Age chart for his albums The Disney Songbook, Grace and Greatest Hits. Jim has established a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists that include: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.

Jim's latest holiday recording, THE HYMNS & CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS features an intimate collection 15 traditional classics and a few new Christmas compositions. Collaborations on this release include a vocal performance by Canadian singing sensation, Mark Masri and Celtic violinist, David Klinkenberg.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
- Christmas hymns and carols in classic Jim Brickman style

If you love Jim Brickman's arrangement and playing style and want a CD with traditional Christmas hymns and carols, you will almost certainly love this CD.

Most of the tracks are easily recognizable classic hymns or carols. One of these "Holy, Holy, Holy" is not usually considered a Christmas hymn but it is a nice arrangement. I didn't recognize "Angels Blessing" but there was no composition information in the liner notes so it must be a tune with which I am unfamiliar. There is a more contemporary song, "Christmas Is...." that will be familiar if you listen to a contemporary Christian music radio station. It is the only one that has a vocal part (sung by Mark Masri not Brickman).

The arrangements are pretty much in the classic Jim Brickman style so there are no surprises there. Brickman's earlier Christmas album

is on my "frequent play" list from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. This CD is a little too similar to that one (and less familiar) for it to become a favorite yet. But it is very pleasant and relaxing music for Christmas and would be a good gift idea for someone who wants non-intrusive Christmas carol music to keep playing in the house during the holidays.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- Nostalgic

I really enjoyed listing to Jim Brickman and these selected Carols & Hymns. I was transported in time to my childhood years when I would sit by the Christmas tree and listen to carols at night. A special treat.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- Beautiful to listen to...Soothing to the ears

I purchaded this CD becasue I was able to listen to it via online capablities. I absolutely love it! I love Yannie also, so if you are a fan of his, you'll LOVE this albumn. I am reordering this albumn for my brother...knowing he'll love it as much as I do. I am in my 60's if taht helps you any to make a purchase from this talented young artist.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- christmas music

My wife likes anything Jim brickman does and this was just over the top. She plays it at work and in her car. As long as it christmas time this will be the most played cd in her collection. Great purchase.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Nice quite Christmas music

Let's face it. The limited number of favorite Christmas songs (which are the nicest songs) means that endless variations exist by various artists. The trick is to make the arrangement interesting without having it loose all resemblance to the "standard." Jim Brickman does a very nice job of creating music that is excellent for listening to by the fire or for playing in the background of a Christmas gathering.