{"product_id":"william-wilde-zeitler-crystal-christmas","title":"William Wilde Zeitler: Crystal Christmas","description":"William Wilde Zeitler: Crystal Christmas MUSIC AUDIO CD holiday classical 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 Eris \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2007 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Wilde Zeitler: Crystal Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Wilde Zeitler: Crystal Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eEris Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHoliday \/ Classical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eInstrumental, glass armonica, harp, wine glass chorus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Wilde Zeitler is a specialist performer on the glass armonica, the delicate friction-based instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin. Zeitler (pronounced ZITE-ler) brings a careful, lyrical touch to the instrument, blending its haunting tones with harp and tuned wine glasses. He has focused his work on creating peaceful, meditative interpretations of familiar melodies, emphasizing tonal clarity and subtle dynamics. His performances highlight the unusual timbres of the glass armonica and the expressive possibilities of glass-based ensembles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Christmas is a tranquil collection of beloved Christmas carols arranged for glass armonica, harp, and a wine glass chorus. The album presents short, elegant instrumental versions of each song, designed as joyful but calming accompaniment for the holiday season. Arrangements favor clarity of melody and shimmering textures, making this recording suitable for quiet listening or background holiday ambiance. The release showcases Zeitler's arrangements and performance approach, featuring concise tracks that emphasize mood and purity of sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal playing time: 50:50 Personnel: William Wilde Zeitler - glass armonica, harp, wine glass chorus.\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eCarol of the Bells\u003cbr\u003e2:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eDance of the Sugar Plum Fairies\u003cbr\u003e2:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eCoventry Carol\u003cbr\u003e2:11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eDeck the Halls\u003cbr\u003e2:01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen\u003cbr\u003e1:51\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eGreensleeves\u003cbr\u003e3:09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eAway in a Manger - American tune\u003cbr\u003e2:37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eJoy to the World\u003cbr\u003e2:06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eBring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella\u003cbr\u003e1:41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eStill, Still, Still\u003cbr\u003e2:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eThe Holly and the Ivy\u003cbr\u003e2:05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eGood King Wenceslas\u003cbr\u003e1:52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eI Saw Three Ships\u003cbr\u003e1:20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eO Christmas Tree\u003cbr\u003e2:32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eOf the Father's Love Begotten\u003cbr\u003e3:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.\u003cbr\u003eAway in a Manger - English tune\u003cbr\u003e2:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.\u003cbr\u003eLo How a Rose E'er Blooming\u003cbr\u003e3:06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.\u003cbr\u003eO Holy Night\u003cbr\u003e3:59\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19.\u003cbr\u003eO Come O Come Emmanuel\u003cbr\u003e2:57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20.\u003cbr\u003eSilent Night\u003cbr\u003e3:54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Eris","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":31543010066564,"sku":"53723","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51889532535062,"sku":"136795","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/products\/2016114155819540_43125b7f-edeb-41f4-aba1-07240f06cd46.jpg?v=1577667361","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/william-wilde-zeitler-crystal-christmas","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}