Simon Bernard-Smith - Praise Him On The Panpipes: Lead Me To The Cross
STYLE: Ambient/Meditational RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 19514-21664 LABEL: Spirit Of Praise SOPD2073 FORMAT: CD Album RRP: £4.99
Reviewed by Tony Cummings
This is the third volume of the unexpectedly popular concept of getting panpipes to play well-known choruses and hymns. As has been previously noted, sometimes the material isn't particularly suited to the instrument while on other occasions, like on the Graham Kendrick title track; it creates a very nice, contemplative effect. For me the most effecting tracks were Simon Bernard-Smith's original compositions "Pain Of Calvary" and "The Empty Tomb". Maybe next time the instrumental virtuoso will get a whole album of his own works.
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I would like to hear a panpipe rendition of There's a place where the streets shine (Because of You) on the playlist.