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New Blizzard Symphony: A Christmas Heirloom
2001, Shroom Productions

A Christmas Heirloom is a collection of Christmas music comprised of 
vocals and somewhat moderately progressive instrumentation. The 
instrumentation is highlighted by some decent acoustic fretwork in 
spots. Though the remainder presented a polished effort, I found the 
music lacking in compositional and technical depth, for the most part. 
However, I doubt that this was the goal intended by this band of 
musicians that appear to have set out to create a collection of original 
Christmas music built around these mostly original compositions that 
probably are not aimed at a progressive audience. If they are, they fell 
short of that mark. However, I think there is probably an audience for 
this type of music. But, I am not sure who this may be.

The highlight of this CD for me was the instrumental rendition of 
"Ukranian Carol", a well-known Christmas favorite. The 
instrumentation on "Ukranian Carol" was good enough to attract my 
attention and it seems to have been a focal point for the instrumental 
aspect of this effort. I also got a kick out of "The Day After Christmas", 
probably because this is my birthday, and also "Two Snowflakes 
(Exactly Alike)" for its premise and musical characterization. So, 
although my disdain for vocal and lyrical pollution of good 
instrumentation was a barrier in my acceptance of this music, I was 
able to find a few compositions on the CD that saved it from oblivion 
(the clutches of my dog, Sugar, as a doggie toy). But, I will put forth 
that my view is that if you are going to put vocals with music, the 
singing had better be approached just like any other instrument and 
the vocal abilities should be measured just as players are measured on 
other instruments. In this case, I think it is not that the singing is bad, 
but it just does not grab you as it does with great singers. The singing 
lacks conviction and presence.

Tracks:
1) Proclamation
2) Offsprings
3) Santa Claus Is Here
4) Searching For A Tree
5) Captured Information
6) Christmas King
7) Two Snowflakes (Exactly Alike)
8) Christmas Eve Blizzard / Whiteout
9) Heirloom
10) Ukranian Carol
11) Sun On The Snowman's Brow
12) The Day After Tomorrow
13) The Box Opens

~ Christopher Ruel ~ www.ChrisRuel.com ~ Chris@ChrisRuel.com ~



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