‘Something Like A Star’ new album by April Stace in Peaceful Radio Show 1570
4 December 2023 Uncategorized
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Step into the heartwarming embrace of the holiday season with ‘Something Like A Star,’ the enchanting Christmas album by harpist April Stace, who skillfully weaves new harmonies and rhythms into timeless classics and introduces some lesser-known tunes as well. April‘s original arrangements breathe fresh life into these beloved hymns, enveloping you in the spirit of the holidays. Journey through the festive magic with renditions of ‘The Holly and the Ivy,’ ‘Wassail,’ ‘Carol of the Bells’ and other cherished songs, as the Celtic harp’s celestial sounds transport you to a place of yuletide wonder. ‘Something Like A Star’ is a harmonious celebration of tradition and innovation, a musical gift that will make your holiday season truly unforgettable.
“Harpist April Stace, percussionist Nucleo Vega and bassist Posido Vega play together with uncommon symmetry, infusing their music with both passion and an understated grace, even elegance. Passage contains moments of mirth and playfulness, but also beauty and warmth. “
Bill Binkelman – Wind and Wire KFAI-FM
“It’s not only incredibly refreshing to hear the harp collaborating in a genre outside its typical place but to hear such conversation and communication going on between the players, so perfectly blended with the warm and mellow ring of the harp, is exceptional.”
Album Review on CDBaby.com
Track Listing
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The Holly and the Ivy (traditional) [2:47]
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Carol of the Bells (traditional) [2:26]
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The Angel Gabriel (traditional) [2:34]
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Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (traditional) [2:59]
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Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (traditional) [2:57]
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Of the Father’s Love Begotten (traditional) [2:41]
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Personent Hodie (traditional) [1:20]
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Wassail (traditional) [2:49]
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The Moon of Wintertime (Huron Carol) (traditional) [2:34]
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What Is This Lovely Fragrance? (traditional) [3:40]
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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (traditional) [2:05]
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O Come O Come Emmanuel (traditional) [4:22]
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