CHRISTMAS Guitar VOL 1
- Russian Christmas Overture
- A composite of well-known themes from Russian classical composers, including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture; the long exciting final few minutes, with Ruskin’s hot licks making you wish it was a lot longer, is from Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kije Suite.
- Carol of the Bells
- 19th century Ukranian carol. See also George Winston’s spinetingling version on his December album, which credits Fahey as an influence.
- Christmas Fantasy Part One
- Includes phrases from Bola Sete’s Lonely Gaucho, the first recorded appearance of the influence of the Brazilian guitarist in Fahey’s work.
- Christmas Fantasy Part Two
- Includes the hymn In the Bleak Mid-Winter, the tune of which was composed by Gustav Holst specifically for Christina Rosetti’s poem.
- The Christmas Fantasy 1 & 2 incorporates at least 5 melodies, including O Come Emmanuel and In the Bleak Midwinter.
- Angels We Have Heard On High
- Traditional French