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An Old English Christmas by Craig Duncan is a Green Hill Instrumental Classic that transports listeners to a historic, festive era. This album features beautiful traditional Christmas carols and songs arranged with the authentic sounds of the period, prominently featuring instruments like the flute, classical guitar, recorder, violin, **dulcimer**, cello, and accordion. The unique incorporation of the dulcimer gives the music a distinct, traditional folk sound. Craig Duncan, known for his mastery of folk and instrumental music, is the primary performer, arranger, and producer of this exquisite collection. Duncan's arrangement style honors the heritage of the traditional English carols while offering a warm, high-quality contemporary recording. The album's focus on historic, acoustic instrumentation provides a serene and classic backdrop for the holiday season. This CD, with an approximate total run time of 43:30, is a perfect find for collectors of instrumental and Celtic-inspired Christmas music.
Tracklist
| Track | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Holly And The Ivy / The Cherry Tree Carol | 4:30 |
| 2 | The Gooding Carol / Good Christian Men Rejoice | 2:29 |
| 3 | The Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night) | 3:01 |
| 4 | Angels We Have Heard On High | 3:08 |
| 5 | Masters In This Hall / The Golden Carol Of The Wisemen / I Saw Three Ships / As I Sat On A Sunny Bank | 4:43 |
| 6 | In The Bleak Midwinter | 3:38 |
| 7 | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | 2:47 |
| 8 | The First Noel | 3:39 |
| 9 | Deck The Halls / The Boar's Head Carol | 3:30 |
| 10 | The Coventry Carol | 4:32 |
| 11 | Ding Dong Merrily On High | 1:56 |
| 12 | The Gloucestershire Wassail / A Wassail, A Wassail Through The Town | 3:36 |
| 13 | Away In A Manger | 4:40 |
| 14 | We Wish You A Merry Christmas | 1:56 |