Windham Hill Records Guitar Sampler

A favorite growing up. All of the Windham Hill Collections from the 1980's are excellent. This one in particular is very soothing and beautiful. I highly recommend. (This coming from someone who listens to everything from The Beatles to Rancid to Louis Jordan to Eek-A-Mouse.)

I purchased all of my Windham Hill records for nostalgia purposes. It brings me back to Maine in the fall and winter. Just wonderful music!

Wonderful guitar sampling on this LP. The quality of the audio and work on this LP excellent.

Very soothing compilation of songs. Very happy with purchase

I first bought this album on a whim back in '88. It was a cheap buy at the counter. Put it in a few days later after listening to the other selections I made. I was astonished at the beauty and deep feelings of this album. I replayed it for a week in my car. I became my favorite album. My go-tp when I was a little melancholy or stressed. Or just wanted to hear something good.I have owed 4 copies of this album. I lose it in some way. But I always have to find a new copy. "Sun and Water" and "Night Crossing" still make me want to cry. When I die I want this album played in the background of my funeral(or my next marriage LOL) Just because of the emotion these songs have. Definitely suggest this album

good music

At first glance, it seems odd that Windham Hill offered a sample of its guitar music without anything by Will Ackerman who helped found that iconic record label. However, even without Ackerman, this is a nice introduction to Windham Hill and its talented stable of artists.The album starts off on a strong note with the upbeat “On the Way” by David Cullen. Eric Tingstad is up next with a fine take on “Prelude from the Bridal Suite” followed by Danny Heines who shows off his incredible talents on “Sun and Water.” The always welcome John Doan brings out the harp guitar for “Night Crossing” before James Gordon offers the haunting “No City Lights.” Chris Proctor takes the album to the halfway point with the lovely “Emperor’s Choice.”Edward Gerhard is up next with the gentle “Handing Down” followed by “Blue Ridge," a hidden gem from Bruce BecVar. Bill Mize’s “Silverplume Waltz” is a fine acoustic piece while Andrew York is in great form with “Andecy.” Peter Maunu wraps things up on a nice note with “Cheyenne.”Even without Ackerman--and his absence does seem a little odd--this is a great offering from Windham Hill with no misfires and some really solid work across the board. It’s a great introduction to these talented guitarists and to Windham Hill.

Great one

Windham Hill always produce the best New Age music I know. Sadly missed as a label producing new output