Barely Touching It - Thomas Denver Jonsson

Advantages: john denver is great folk song writer
Disadvantages: only if one does not like his style

...What can one say about this collection? John Denver is master at combining colorful lyrics, melody, and realism. His songs touch,one's feelings, taking the person to different places by song. This is a wonderful collection of works, that everyone can appreciate. One would do oneself a big diservice, by not checking this album out. Even though, John is not with us, he left a music legacy, that cannot be dismissed.This album, is one that I would recommend and buy,for myself. I give this album 5 stars out of 5 stars, a definite must buy. If you buy one album this year, this is the one you should have. I say in conclusion, this music is classic, and must not be missed.... Read review

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Advantages: The most magnificent and sublime soundtrack that offers something for almost everyone
Disadvantages: The three source songs

...INTRODUCTION I have never really been a great fan of Thomas Newman's music. The few early orchestral scores I have heard such as Little Women, Oscar and Lucinda, and The Horse Whisperer always came across to me as pleasant but ultimately not all that involving to invite for many repeated listenings. In fact the only real exception that comes to mind was Shawshank Redemption that had a limited run time in my player. But my interest in the composer finally dissipated when he entered his experimental phase at the turn of the millenia with scores like American Beauty and Erin Brockovich. His shift in using a more minimalistic approach and preference to smaller instrumental ensembles, often employing a diverse array of quirky percussive instruments and off-beat rhythms rather than themes and melodies, caused his music to sound too... Read review

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Advantages: Great fun for all ages. A family Christmas must-have.
Disadvantages: Slightly sentimental in places.

...and John Denver. John Denver tells the story of this carol which adds a nice little touch. Luckily it is quite short as you may be tiring of the soppiness of it all by now! 13: We wish you a Merry Christmas Ending on a true Muppets style comedy take on the song. Short and entertaining... what the Muppets are known for. This CD was about £5.00 which is great value for money. I don't think you can go wrong for a feel-good, sing-along Christmas CD which is just a bit different to all the rest out there. Obvoiusly you would not want to listen to the CD all year round so it is more likely to be played every year instead of being thrown to the back of the shelf. I would recommended it to all those 70's children with fond memories of The Muppet Show, especially those with children of their own now. Our son is 3 and enjoys watching... Read review

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