Point of Grace has been making music for more than thirteen years taking their tight harmonies all across the nation with an amazing string of #1 hits on radio. Recent years have seen them start up the "Girls of Grace" conferences to minister to teen girls and release a CD, journal, and more products related to "Girls of Grace." 2004 saw one of their longtime members leave and a dear friend join the group. Through it all, the women have become known for their tight harmonies and smooth, simple vocals.
1999 saw the women of Point of Grace release A Christmas Story, their first album. Welcome to 2005 and the ladies' second Christmas project, Winter Wonderland. This project is a traditional one full of traditional arrangements and beautiful instrumentation. The album opens with a beautiful symphony leading into a traditional arrangement of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." A big band feel continues with the second track, the title track "Winter Wonderland." Once again the women of Point of Grace stick with a traditional arrangement, which will no doubt please many fans. The third track, "Let There Be Light" features guest vocals by new artist, John David Webster. This is one of the album's few original songs and has more of a contemporary feel to it than the rest of the project. This is a track that is begging to be played on the radio. Providing a bit of variety, the women throw in a bit of a cappella to open up "Jingle Bells" before going with more of a jazzy feel for the song.
Other highlights on this album include their cover of "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)," the a cappella "In the First Light," and the quiet closer "All is Well."
The women of Point of Grace have been putting out music for more than thirteen years based around their tight harmonies so it is no surprise that their new Christmas project would feature them as well. They stick to traditional arrangements and versions of the songs. They do manage to keep things interesting mixing in some big band songs with some jazz, some a cappella, and some contemporary songs.
This is a Christmas album that people will be pulling out each year.
3.5 tocks
Other coverage for this album
The Phantom Tollbooth 2005Reviewed by Jamie RakeWhatever the case, the distaff quartet's second Christmas offering, Winter Wonderland, fairly floors this critic who is considerably out of the ladies' target demographic. Rich, retro orchestration and, alternately, swingingly jazzy vibes redolent of a stack of Andrews Sisters 78s are in full effect and fully effective. "Santa Medley," incorporating not only jolly ol' St. Nick but his red-nosed…The Phantom Tollbooth 2005Reviewed by Joe MontagueIt's the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and Point of Grace makes it even better with their second Christmas album Winter Wonderland. The aforementioned song is the first track from their seasonal disc and somehow the foursome of Shelley Breen, Heather Payne, Denise Jones and newcomer Leigh Cappillino has come up with a song reminiscent of choral productions by the legendary King Family. Years…Similar sounding releases
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