Release
Date: November
11, 2014
Label:
DKL Records
Lanz is a world renowned pianist and the talented
vocalist Amarie become one on Forever
Christmas. The two artists are also life partners and that bond is evident
in their musical partnership. The synergy and flow of this music is
exceptional.
The music presented is traditional, new age and classical
all fused together to make a non-traditional listen. I mean that in a very
positive way. This is not what you are hearing blaring over the speakers every
year at your local retail store. This music is precise with a lot meaning. It
is enlightening and relaxing and in the same instance as uplifting as Holiday
music could possibly be.
The title track leads the way into the magical time of
Christmas. It is not only special to children but to everyone that celebrates
it. People gather to exchange gifts and show their love and appreciation for
each other. The music itself is a celebration.
As you make your way through this newly discovered
Holiday classic, a traditional ageless song is revisited. “Silent Night” is one
of the most memorable tunes ever crafted and David and Anmarie do it justice.
The piano is delicate and inviting and Amarie sounds like the angel singing it,
bringing with it the light of love and creation with every breath. This is a
magnificent rendition that I will not forget.
Then there is always the one instrumental that catches my
ear, lifts my spirit and moves me. That track was “What is Christmas.” David’s
piano playing is superb. As his fingers glide across the ivory keys as the
meaning of the season and the Holidays consume you.
Christmas is forever and with one listen to Forever Christmas you will feel that is
your reality, at least for as long as you are listening. Alternatively, if you
decide to carry those feelings and meanings with you every day then this can
serve a twofold purpose. This kind of music makes us all realize how important
friends and family are and if you let the music flow through you so will the
spirit of giving and the Holiday.
5/5
Stars
Key
Tracks: Forever
Christmas, Silent Night, What is Christmas (instrumental)
Tracks:
01. Winter Prelude
02. Forever Christmas
03. Snow Dance
04. Oh Holy Night
05. La Estrella de la Navidad
06. Jubilate
07. Sweet Winter Love
08. What is Christmas
09. Winter Star
10. A Thousand Lights
11. Sweet Winter Love instr.
12. Silent Night
13. What is Christmas (instrumental)
14. Heavenly Peace
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck- New Age Music Reviews Founder
December 5, 2015
Review Provided By New Age Music Reviews
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