“Please Remember Me” is like a Christmas card written to
family when Meyer was far from the home environment that she knew as a child.
Christmas
Artist: Julie Meyer
Label: Forerunner Music (www.forerunnermusic.com)
Length: 12 tracks/49 minutes
Christmas by
Julie Meyer should appeal to a broad spectrum of people. It not only involves
family and friends; it will appeal to the same. This is one for everyone.
Simplicity is part of the attraction. It does not try to
be trendy. It’s mostly straightforward but does not lack creativity in
arrangements or instrumentation.
It is mainly acoustic. Percussion is light, but the sound
is full. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” a duet with David Bryner, and “Go Tell it
on the Mountain,” benefit from a bluegrass style. The former has a slightly
quicker pace making it seem less mournful. It’s also punctuated by Dobro,
giving it a slight otherworld quality.
An a capella version of “Little Drummer Boy” soars at the
end through an improvised gospel finale. Jaye Thomas and The Cry are featured.
This recording might not exist if Meyer had not written
an original back in 1990. “Please Remember Me” is like a Christmas card written
to family when Meyer was far from the home environment that she knew as a
child. This bittersweet, piano-driven song sounds like a modern classic, along
the lines of “Tennessee Christmas.” It’s my favorite, but I also enjoyed the
two other original songs. Each succeeds in conveying warmth and depth.
That’s what you get throughout this release. All but the
instrumental closing track have a spiritual core that fits Forerunner Music’s
motto, “Music that magnifies Jesus.”
Even “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas,” the aforementioned
instrumental is not out of place. All you hear is acoustic guitar, which is
like a thread woven into all the tracks. Other organic sounds, including choirs
and strings, create a rich tapestry.
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