Description
Dreaming of a Holy Night is a Christmas album by the British singer and songwriter Graham Kendrick, independently released in the UK on Make Way Music in October 2007, marketed and distributed internationally by Fierce! Distribution. The album was produced and arranged by Julian Kindred. Brass and woodwind produced by Byron Hagan. All songs written by Graham Kendrick except track 12 co-written with Steve Thompson.
“Songs of wonderment at the nativity, and longing for the fulfilment of what began on that holy night.” [note printed on the back of the CD]
It’s hard to believe that it’s well over a decade since the veteran songwriter last ventured into the world of the Christmas album with ‘Rumours Of Angels’. Well, one thing’s certain, the wait has been worth it – the songs here are engaging and thought-provoking in equal measure. Thankfully, Kendrick doesn’t take a rock-musical approach to this concept album but rather muses on the miracle of the incarnation both from within the Christmas story and without. The title track longs for a miracle which can heal a world filled with pain. «Reckless Love» finds the answer to that prayer in the outrageous act of love when the Almighty One forsakes his place to live among us. On these songs, Kendrick acts as narrator but on «Winter Prayer», «What’s To Be Done About Mary» and «Look What the Lord Has Done For Me» the focus changes. Particular praise must go to the featured vocalists, Lizzie Deane, Philippa Hanna and Daniel Goodman who take the roles of Joseph, Elizabeth and Mary on these songs. ‘Dreaming Of A Holy Night’ is swathed in sumptuous arrangements with luscious strings provided by the City Of Prague Philharmonic while Dan Wheeler’s always tasteful guitar provides a highlight on several tracks. There is even the obligatory children’s choir! The album builds to the climax of «Rejoice God Is Now With Us» blending ancient and modern elements in a glorious celebration of praise for Our Lord Immanuel. [Trevor Raggatt, Cross Rhythms, December 2007]
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CD tracklist:
01. Night Of Nights
02. Dreaming Of A Holy Night
03. Reckless Love
04. Winter Prayer
05. What’s To Be Done About Mary?
06. Look What The Lord Has Done For Me
07. A Prince Is Born
08. Suddenly A Light
09. The New World Has Come
10. Midnight Star
11. A World Awakes
12. We’ve Seen A Light
13. Rejoice God Is Now With Us
Backing Tracks
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