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Peace on Earth
Kitaro
A CD Review |
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You know, I really don't like the whole Christmas time
of year. Now don't get me wrong, I understand the true meaning of
Christmas, or at least the general Christian message of the holiday
season, me being the good Catholic boy that I am, but between having
to spend too much money on people who kinda don't deserve it, not
having that special lady to spend too much money on, dealing with
the family arguments that always seem to come up at the holiday
table, and seeing how the holiday season is slowly shifting from the
message of thankfulness and good-cheer to "I can't believe you
only bought me this," Christmas just doesn't seem as much fun
as when I was a kid. But, in spite of all of this, there is one
thing about the holiday season that I do like and that is, or rather
are, Christmas Carols, or just those holiday songs in general.
It was while I was pondering the "joy" of facing this
years holidays that I popped "Peace on Earth," a new CD
from Kitaro, in my CD player. A smile came to my face.
As I sat listening to "Peace on Earth" I think I
started to realize why I like the holiday music instead of the
holiday. It's because that whether it's the comical side of a
runaway reindeer, the classic "White Christmas'" of
yesteryear, versions sung by high-pitched, squeaky rodents, or a new
twist like Kitaro has touched on, the music still holds that message
of hope, that message of being thankful, that message of giving, and
that message of peace.
Those familiar with the music of Kitaro know that he is one for
synthesizer-style music with cool use of percussion and nearly any
type of instrument he can find to paint an image with his music.
This CD is no different as to his style of music, and for holiday
songs Kitaro pulls it off perfectly, but for a twist on his style he
adds a great sounding children's choir to the mix.
Simply put, "Peace on Earth" is now added to my growing
list of cool holiday music. It's not overbearing, but peaceful, and
he uses the choir almost as a background to the music he has put his
touch on. As for the songs, he recreates the classics from American
and European culture. As for the choir, it's the International Peace
Choir, and I like the fact that they come out as innocent and not
boisterous. As for the CD, proceeds from it our going to the Earth
Communications Office, an organization working on the betterment of
the global environment. You can't go wrong.
After coming back to Chicago from traveling home to the family
this Christmas, I'll probably need a little something to help me
remember the meaning of the holiday season. If I'm lucky I'll walk
in the door, the snow will start to fall, I'll light a fire, gaze
out the window and remember what the holiday is about. In the
background will probably be "Peace on Earth" from Kitaro.
I guess I really won't need the snow or the fire - all I'll really
need to do is close my eyes and listen. The picture will be the
same.
There's not a song on this CD that I don't like, or couldn't
listen to again and again this holiday season. There's 12 tracks, I
like them all, and that rates this CD 100% on the E-Ave
Listenability Scale.
That's it for this one, I'm The Dude on the Right! Have a great
holiday season! L8R! |
