Name: Winter Solstice by John Mccutcheon
Brand: John McCutcheon
SKU: 888072102811
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 2 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

Lovers of subdued, traditional acoustic Celtic holiday music will get the most out of this re-released sweetly conceived hammer dulcimer project, which, listeners are informed, is for Christmas, Chanukah, and the New Year's season, so as not to leave anyone out. The multi-instrumentalist's apparent intention is a small and simple production, with just enough whimsy to keep it interesting. He partakes in a lively, jig-flavored dulcimer/fiddle duet on the opening track (which combines two traditional hymns), then keeps the duet flavor going but slows down for a mournful "Erev Shel Shoshanim." That's the basic mood swing here, from simply joyful to more reflective, mixing originals with pieces like Handel's For Unto Us a Child Is Born. Folkies might prefer the vocal breaks by McCutcheon himself and the mini choir on "Star in the East." ~ Jonathan Widran

1. Christmas Day Ida Moarnin / Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabella

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: John Mccutcheon
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Guitar: Paul Reisler
Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

2. Erev Shel Shoshanim

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Lyricist: Moshe Dor
Josef Hadar; Composer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Ralph Gordon
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Composer: Josef Hadar
Moshe Dor; Composer
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: John Mccutcheon
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Josef Hadar
Moshe Dor; Other

3. Willie's Waltz

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Lyricist: John Mccutcheon; Composer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Composer: John Mccutcheon; Composer
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: John Mccutcheon
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Guitar: Paul Reisler
Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Composer Lyricist: John Mccutcheon; Other

4. Christmas In The Trenches

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Composer: John Mccutcheon; Composer
Lyricist: John Mccutcheon; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Performer: Lorraine Duisit
Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Dana Steinhauser
Jesse Winch; Performer
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Vocals: Lorraine Duisit
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Composer Lyricist: John Mccutcheon; Other

5. Star In The East

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Performer: Lorraine Duisit
Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Dana Steinhauser
Jesse Winch; Performer
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Vocals: Lorraine Duisit
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

6. Old Christmas Morning / Breaking Up Christmas

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Performer: Lorraine Duisit
Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Dana Steinhauser
Jesse Winch; Performer
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Vocals: Lorraine Duisit
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

7. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: John Mccutcheon
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Guitar: Paul Reisler
Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

8. For Unto Us A Child Is Born

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler
Ralph Gordon
Howard Levy
Tom Jones
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Composer: George Frideric Handel; Composer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
Paul Reisler
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other

9. Huron Carol

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: John Mccutcheon
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Guitar: Paul Reisler
Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

10. Detroit, December

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Composer: Si Kahn; Composer
Lyricist: Si Kahn; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass (vocal): Dana Steinhauser; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Performer: Lorraine Duisit
Ralph Gordon
Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Dana Steinhauser
Jesse Winch; Performer
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Vocals: Lorraine Duisit
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Si Kahn; Other

11. Down In Yon Forest / New Year's Eve

by John Mccutcheon

Banjo: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Lyricist: Traditional
John Mccutcheon; Composer
Bells: Tom Jones; Performer
Ocarina: Howard Levy; Performer
Performer: Paul Reisler
Howard Levy
Freyda Epstein
John Mccutcheon
Tom Jones
Ralph Gordon
Jesse Winch
Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Cello: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Cymbals: Tom Jones; Performer
Dulcimer: John Mccutcheon; Performer
Fiddle: John Mccutcheon
Freyda Epstein; Performer
Guitar: Lorraine Duisit
John Mccutcheon
Paul Reisler; Performer
Harmonica: Howard Levy; Performer
Harp: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandocello: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Mandolin: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Percussion: Tom Jones; Performer
Ensemble: Washington Bach Consort; Ensemble
Piano: Howard Levy; Performer
Composer: John Mccutcheon
Traditional; Composer
Recorder: Howard Levy; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Howard Levy; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Levy; Performer
Viola: Freyda Epstein; Performer
Whistle: Howard Levy; Performer
Recording: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Recording Producer: Paul Reisler; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Mcelroy; Production
Zither: Lorraine Duisit; Performer
Bodhrán Drum: Jesse Winch; Other
Primary Artist: John Mccutcheon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Ralph Gordon; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Traditional
John Mccutcheon; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Ambient, New Age, Comedy, Other, Holiday, Christmas, Singer & Songwriter, Traditional Folk, Holiday Music

Label

Rounder

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1983

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072102811

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Winter Solstice