Jean Watson

Christmas … Not the Way It Seems
Shadowlands Music

As we look for new music to brighten our Christmas holidays we can sometimes be overwhelmed by the sheer number of new Christmas albums. A lot of really good music is often overlooked. Jean Watson’s new Celtic-flavored Christmas record “Christmas … Not the Way It Seems” is one you should seek out.

Watson, a classically trained violinist, has created a very traditional Christmas album that delights with ethereal vocals and rich, textured orchestral arrangements. Celebrated guitarist Phil Keaggy lends his enormous talent to a beautiful interpretation of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

Many favorites are here including “Do You Hear What I Hear?” “Angels We Have Heard On High” and “The First Noel” along with less familiar holiday songs like “Pat a Pan,” “Coventry Carol” and “Lo How A Rose.” Watson penned the only new song on the CD, “Not The Way It Seems.”