Title: Brickman-like, but not Brickman transcriptions
Product review: These arrangements have the standard syncopated Brickman stylings and harmonies. Nevertheless, I was disappointed to find that they are not necessarily note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded versions. While Joy to the World is probably an accurate transcription, Oh Holy Night is nowhere close. In fact, its not even a good arrangement in my opinion. Silent nite is close but missing some harmonic notes that intermediate pianists can probably fill in, especially if you know how to play from a fake book. Fortunately, a more faithful version of Oh Holy Night (albeit simpler) is available for digital downloaded on its own through a separate website.So if you just want to have Jim Brickman type of arrangements of Christmas Carols, you will be happy with the book. If you wanted to actually replicate some of his stylings and capture his sound, this album is hit or miss.
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