{"product_id":"donovan-raitt-midwinter-hymns","title":"Donovan Raitt: Midwinter Hymns","description":"Donovan Raitt: Midwinter Hymns MUSIC AUDIO CD instrumental folk Christmas SEALED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Not On Label \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2014 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eDONOVAN RAITT: MIDWINTER HYMNS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eDonovan Raitt: Midwinter Hymns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eNot on Label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHoliday; Folk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAcoustic; Instrumental; Christmas; Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonovan Raitt is a guitarist and arranger who specializes in acoustic instrumental interpretations of traditional songs and hymns. He performs and records his own arrangements, often highlighting fingerstyle technique and warm tonal dynamics. Raitt recorded and produced music at the Oxford Guitar Lab and favors Stonebridge guitars fitted with K\u0026amp;B pickups and Wyres strings. His work emphasizes intimate performances that foreground the guitar as both melodic voice and accompanying instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMidwinter Hymns finds Donovan Raitt applying his nuanced arranging approach to a selection of classic Christmas carols and hymns. The album features solo guitar adaptations of familiar pieces such as Joy to the World, Silent Night, and The First Noel, presented in gentle, reflective interpretations. Recorded in October and November 2014, the release captures a quiet, contemplative holiday atmosphere with clean production and tasteful ornamentation. Listeners can expect a mostly instrumental program that blends traditional melodies with modern acoustic sensibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at the Oxford Guitar Lab, Irvine, CA, October\/November 2014. Cover art, layout and logo design by Sean de Burca. Donovan plays Stonebridge Guitars, K\u0026amp;B Pickups, Wyres Strings and G7th Capos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eJoy to the World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eThe Sussex Carol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eSilent Night\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eWhat Child Is This?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eAngels We Have Heard on High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eO Come, O Come, Emmanuel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eBring A Torch, Janette, Isabella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eThe First Noel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Bleak Midwinter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eThe Wexford Carol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eSee, Amid the Winter's Snow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eHe Is Born the Holy Child\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Not On Label","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In Sleeve","offer_id":51452907290902,"sku":"134100","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260619125500479a0505be7d8a.jpg?v=1781898922","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/donovan-raitt-midwinter-hymns","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}