mesmerizing

Got hold of this album by chance a few years after it came out. Had no idea what new age music was back then. It was still only available on the cassette tape format. But I loved it at first hearing. This was Christmastime and I was just looking for something to be played during the holiday season. Little did I imagine that this album would be among my most treasured few. Perhaps even my most listened to. And things got even better when I got it on CD. Finally, in around 2002, I got my copy of the 20th Anniversary Edition -with two bonus tracks, to my delight! After all this time, I'm just glad I stumbled upon this gem by George Winston. The soothing quality of this music is incredible. It's like meditation -you take in the music, and all the while it's like listening to forty minutes worth of glorious silence. Truly mesmerizing.

The dawn to the holidays

George Winston's "December" is a rare gem, even amongst his excellent albums. The treat lies not only in his sublime renditions of instrumental classics, but also within the order of the songs.

A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR CD COLLECTION

I absolutely LOVE this CD. Every Christmas at least one of my friends or family members receives a copy as a present. It's wonderful to listen to with headphones, in the car, or as background music at your holiday gathering.