Home For The Holidays
New Folk, 2024
8/10
Listen to Home For The Holidays
An assembly of 20 Christmas focused songs that are both traditionals and originals, some of the best guitarists in the world are present here and help make for a global effort.
Doug Smith’s “Conventry Carol” begins the listen with much warmth from the intricate acoustic guitar, and it isn’t long until Steve Orchard’s “Lake House In Winter” recruits mature keys for the reflective mood.
Moving closer to the middle, Denny Jiosa puts a unique spin on “Silent Night” that you won’t soon forget, while PK Mayo’s “Joy To The World” radiates beauty and dreaminess via the meticulous guitar playing.
Deeper still, “Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella” showcases Alex DeGrassi’s inimitable vision with incredible fingerstyle techniques, and “O Holy Night” exits with glorious strings to complement Doyle Dykes’ heartfelt guitar prowess.
An effort that highlights 3 Grammy Award winners, 5 Grammy Nominees and 12 different guitar playing awards, the familiar songs sure do sound great in these interpretations, and the originals leave an indelible impression, too.
Travels well with: That’s Why We Stand; Nolen Sellwood- Cadence To The Flame