Reviewed by Rikk at
Rikk's Revues
Over
and over it seems every year, the same songs get recorded again and again
for so many Christmas releases. At times, we just truly wish the season
wouldn't come at all, and it's not because so much the reason of the
holiday, but more the music that bombards us from all angles, with ten or
twenty "new" CD releases all throwing the same tracks at us too many
times.
In 2005, there is a bright spot on the
horizon with the release of Joe Curry's latest disc "Midnight Clear."
The CD is a welcome relief as Joe Curry's stunning piano work is the main
focus of the project. The CD would be perfect for a romantic holiday
evening, even great "mood" music, but it is when you truly let the music
take over that you get the real feeling and sound. Joe Curry's playing of
the 14 tracks here is nothing short of astounding.
The old Christmas standards like "O Come All
Ye Faithful", "Joy To The World", "Silent Night", "Away In A Manger" and
others get a breath of new life. The interpretation of the sounds from Mr.
Curry is what makes Midnight Clear one CD that stands above many others. A
truly enjoyable listening experience from beginning to end.
(Rating: 5.5 out of 6 stars)
