Personnel: John Fahey (acoustic guitar), Brenda Pleasance (cello), Kate Finn (flute), Joe Heinemann (piano), Greg Fisher (sound effects). Includes liner notes by Dan Lissy. All songs traditional except "The Little Drummer Boy" (K. Davis/H. Onoati/H. Simeone) and "Largo" (Samuel Barber).

Product Description The acoustic guitar extraordinaire brings his unique mixture of folk, classical and blues to 16 gorgeous tracks. Includes O Holy Night; Lo How a Rose Eer Blooming; Spanish Carol; Christ Is Born as a Child of Man , and more. Amazon.com This gifted guitarist possesses a remarkable blend of power and delicacy, and an unparalleled ear for the beauty of music both ancient and new. On this lovely collection, Fahey (accompanied by piano and cello) takes listeners on a tour that spans different cultures (Ireland and Spain, to name but two) and eras. Blending older sanctified music such as "Angels from the Realms of Glory" and "Mary Had a Baby" with thematically related pieces such as "Lo How a Rose Eer Blooms," Fahey captures the spirit of December 25th. --David Sprague Review "Fahey was canonized the patron saint of avant-garde folk [and] with all the new weird stuff from the past couple of years, he casts a longer shadow than ever." -- -- Pitchfork "John Fahey is about as introverted as an artist can be and still play different notes. Hes been mining the same musical shaft (`American Primitive Guitar) for twenty-five years now and always manages to come up with new nuggets." -- Rolling Stone "One of acoustic musics true innovators and eccentrics, John Fahey was a crucial figure in expanding the boundaries of the acoustic guitar over the last few decades." -- -- All Music Guide "The original American Primitive, John Faheys raw mixes of blues, folk, and musique concrete embody the spirit of American alternative music." -- The Wire This gifted guitarist possesses a remarkable blend of power and delicacy, and an unparalleled ear for the beauty of music both ancient and new. On this lovely collection, Fahey (accompanied by piano and cello) takes listeners on a tour that spans different cultures (Ireland and Spain, to name but two) and eras. Blending older sanctified music such as "Angels from the Realms of Glory" and "Mary Had a Baby" with thematically related pieces such as "Lo How a Rose Eer Blooms," Fahey captures the spirit of December 25th. -- David Sprague

Personnel: John Fahey (acoustic guitar), Brenda Pleasance (cello), Kate Finn (flute), Joe Heinemann (piano), Greg Fisher (sound effects). Includes liner notes by Dan Lissy. All songs traditional except "The Little Drummer Boy" (K. Davis/H. Onoati/H. Simeone) and "Largo" (Samuel Barber).