A REAL TRIBUTE TO MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
W. G. Ellis | MORROW , GEORGIA | 11/29/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"THE MUSIC IS BRIGHT AND ENJOYABLE. IF YOU LIKE MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER YOU WILL ENJOY THIS CHRISTMAS MUSIC. IT IS WELL WORTH HAVING AS ADDITION TO ANYONE'S LIBRARY OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC."
Steamrolled
M. Schaefer | Carmen Sandiego | 11/23/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love how people who review this CD and give it 1 star (on this website and on others that I've seen) are the ones who weren't smart enough to read the label and realize that this CD was put out by The Westwind Ensemble, not Manheim Steamroller. They feel duped and ultimately angry. They should be thankful that they purchased a great CD for about $3 - $4 when they could have thrown away about $13 on a lousy Manheim Steamroller CD. Personally I think Manheim Steamroller is completely overrated and dated. This fresh and beautiful CD by The Westwind Ensemble (that's WESTWIND ENSEMBLE!!!) is a well-crafted blend of synthesizers, bells, horns and percussion. While it's true that a couple of the songs take some getting used to (Good King Wenceslas for its techno sound and Jingle Bells for its downbeat gothic tone), this is a gem of a Christmas CD. Look for it. You won't be disappointed!!!
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Disappointing Tribute & New Dimension
rodboomboom | Dearborn, Michigan United States | 12/02/2004
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Being a huge MS fan, the title and price captivated the purchase.
Begin with the disappointment, then some final praise. The disappointment is that after hearing MS, there tribute is weak and lean. Chip's arrangements have punch and verve. There is not much of that here. One does hear weak renditions of Carols which although nice, lack the bounce and verve of MS.
On the positive side, I liked their renditions of Good King Wenceslas.
Not bad for 4.98, yet way below MS standards. Take the risk. I won't be giving this much of a spin."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1