Christmas Collection [Original recording remastered] [Import]

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Rainy days and Mondays always made Karen Carpenter blue. Maybe she should have played her two Christmas records, Christmas Portrait and An Old Fashioned Christmas. Both are combined in this 31-piece collection, a great value for fans of this brother-sister duo who captured the pop airwaves during the early to mid-'70s. A number of good performances mark the collection, which includes songs from their Christmas TV special, numerous cuts backed by full orchestra that prove the duo could extend their pop sensibilities to timeless holiday fare, and singular works such as "Little Altar Boy," a song that Richard Carpenter feels was among his sister's greatest performances. --Martin Keller

Product Description
Digitally Remastered Double CD Collection featuring 1978's 'christmas Portrait' Backed with 1984's 'an Old Fashioned Christmas'.

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Average customer rating: ILDIVO CHRISTMAS ALBUM Il Divo Great! Outstanding The Requisite Christmas Album

The Christmas Collection Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Siempre Il Divo Ancora Il Divo - Encore Il Divo - Live at the Greek ASIN: B000B5QWLU Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. O Holy Night
2. White Christmas
3. Ave Maria
4. When A Child Is Born
5. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
6. Over The Rainbow
7. Panis Angelicus
8. Rejoice
9. Silent Night
10. The Lord's Prayer

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If you thrill to the soaring operatic voices of The Three Tenors (and imagine every Christmas comes with its own orchestral majesty), Il Divo has made this disc for you. The four GQ-handsome male singers were handpicked by American Idol's Simon Cowell for what seems to be their ability to sing opera and classical music with the hint of a pop sensibility. Their Christmas Collection features 10 standards (although the last time Santa looked, he wasn't quite sure "Over the Rainbow" and "The Lord's Prayer" were part of the Christmas canon). Still, it' hard not to imagine these emotionally stirring renditions as part and parcel of the reverential treatment the four finely sculpted voices bring to more exact seasonal fare such as "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria," "Panis Angelicus" and even "White Christmas." Dave Arch's predictable choral and orchestral arrangements are aimed right at the sweet spot where sophisticated church choir music and traditional classical music meet, with few surprises other than the dash of Irish folk music that colors "When A Child Is Born." In the end, for people who have never heard of Cowell and his cohosts (would Paula Abdul really have picked the tenor guy for this group?!), this collection will prove just as rewarding for them as the best-selling Idol records are for fans of the TV stars. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

ILDIVO CHRISTMAS ALBUM.......2007-05-14

Their voices blend so well, I've bought all their recordings to date, including their DVD's. We've been waiting too long for a group that all ages can enjoy.

Il Divo.......2007-05-10

I love this group, and I really enjoy christmas with them, everybody loves them, this cd is a perfect gift for you or anyone else.

Great!.......2007-05-07

These young men have the voices of angels. I rarely buy music but I have everyone of their albums!

Outstanding.......2007-04-27

This CD is so great that I listen to it all year round. Their voices are angleic and listening to their songs is the only thing that made me feel better after the death of my father. They all sounds like angels singing and that is what it felt like to me. Their version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" especially makes me cry because it's so beautiful. I was blown away. I absolutely love this CD and recommend it to everyone!

The Requisite Christmas Album.......2007-03-18

The guys have nice voices and the ladies will love their squeaky good looks. But don't take them seriously. They are a money machine.

Average customer rating: Rennaissance music at it's finest! a voice teacher and early music fan A good sampler of New London Consort's work Excellent renditions of lively 'old music'. A Treasure of the Time Period

Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Music for a Medieval Banquet English Renaissance Music Music Of The Crusades Codex Faenza: Instrumental Music of the Early 15th Century Panorama: Dances of the Renaissance ASIN: B00000428D Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

1. Dum pater familias
2. La Bouree
3. The Sylvan And Oceanic Delights Of Posilipo: Gagliarda
4. Quen a Virgen ben servira
5. Bransles de Villages
6. Carmina Burana: Katerine collaudemus
7. The Sylvan And Oceanic Delights Of Posilipo: La scesa de' Pastori dal Monte
8. Orientis partibus
9. Volte
10. Llibre Vermell: Stella Splendens
11. Carmina Burana: Tempus est iocundum
12. The Sylvan And Oceanic Delights Of Posilipo: Ballo de Cigni
13. Carmina Burana: Bache, bene venies
14. Lux optata claruit
15. Ballet Incerti
16. Non e gran causa
17. Passo e mezzo - Saltarello Giorgio

Customer Reviews:

Rennaissance music at it's finest!.......2007-06-29

This was my first Renaissance music album and the broad styles of several composers were very well represented, especially Michael Pretorius, probably the most well-known composer of his time. The tonal quality sparkles and the latin language comes alive (along with English translation in the included booklet); be prepared for an aural "feast" of some of the more eclectic music from the Renaissance period!

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-04

To quote from the accompanying booklet seems to be in order to start this review: "This collection attempts to wipe the dust from some old ideas and restore music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to its roots deep in the human soul.........What you're listening to on this disc is not the domain of museums, but the music of the people,born of faith and the love of song and dance".
This is a varied group of works, some dances, some strictly instrumental and some accompanied vocal.
The role of dancing, as you might suspect, was enormously important in this era. 'Le Bouree' showcases the dance music of the composer Michael Praetorius. The 'Bransles de Villages' is of French origin and features 2 violins, 2 violas, a cello, a great bass viol, hurdy-gurdy and 2 lutes. 'La scesa de Pastori dal Monte' is an Italian dance by Andrea Ansalone. Another dance written by Michael Praetorious was the 'Volte' which actually involved 4 short dances. It was considered not respectable because of the close contact between the dancers.
The strictly instrumental songs are : 'Dum pater familias' is called a pilgrim song, and it was religious in nature. And, of course, all the dance songs are instrumental.
The vocally oriented songs are: 'Quen a Virgin ben servira' is a song taken from a collection of songs about the miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary.-Three of the songs are from the famous 'Carmina Burana' manuscript.- 'Orientis partibus' is from the 'Feast of fools'which was a feast held by the church itself in which the status of the church herarchy was reversed as inferior clergy assumed the role of their superiors.-'Stella Splendours' is another pilgrim song; this song was sung by pilgrims who went to worship as the Shrine of the Virgin at Montserrat.

I always trust the quality of a CD when Philip Pickett and the New London Consort are involved. This album is very interesting, but I would hope that this would be classified as the more "pop" type music of the period. Also, I don't think that I personally would call it early music, as is indicated in the accompanying booklet. Today that term brings to mind Monteverdi, Cavalli, Palestrina, the Scarlatti's, up to and including Handel and Bach etc.. Just a personal reaction on my part. This is a very well put together disc.

A good sampler of New London Consort's work.......2006-12-20

Although there's nothing special about this disc as a compilation, it does provide a value-priced sampling of 17 tracks from the New London Consort's excellent recorded work. Given that so many of their recordings are difficult to find on CD at a reasonable price, and that one of my personal favorites ("Bache bene venies", from their masterful 4-CD recording of the Carmina Burana) is included here, I'd recommend this CD as a great place to start while you search for the original releases.

Excellent renditions of lively 'old music'........2005-11-23

'Sinners & Saints' by Philip Pickett and the New London Consort is just a bit too ambitious with their subtitle, 'The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection' as I find it hard to believe that 70 minutes can be the ultimate anything on 500 years of history. This is especially true since they seem to focus a lot more on the sinners than the saints, as there is virtually no liturgical music here. But, since there are so many good recordings of medieval liturgies, we aren't missing much.

This is really the sort of thing you would expect to hear from a travelling troupe of minstrals, but not from a solo artist, as practically every performance involves several instruments and voices.

Some tracks will sound especially familiar, as they are very similar to Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana', inspired by medieval texts.

Compared to many recordings of music from Shakespeare's time, this collection is superior and well worth the investment.

A Treasure of the Time Period.......2005-08-11

I bought this CD with a children's history class in mind. We are studying the Dark Ages to the Rennaisance. I was delighted to hear the variety of selections which span the spectrum of genres during this period of history. My children and I have been listening to it in the car as well as at home for the simple enjoyment of the music. It will be exciting to present these pieces to my class as I feel it is a very accurate display of the cultures, instrumentation, languages, and styles of the Middle Ages. I am a proffesional musician and thoroughly enjoy most types of music so it wasn't hard to get me interested but I was surprised to hear my eight-year-old and five-year-old sons asking to hear this CD. The former child said it made him feel "important" to listen!!

Average customer rating: IL Divo The Christmas Collection/IL Divo IL MAGNIFICO Almost There the christmas collection/Il Divo

The Christmas Collection/Il Divo Il Divo Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Siempre The Christmas Collection Il Divo - Live at the Greek Ancora Il Divo ASIN: B000BF0E8W Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Unbreak My Heart (Regresa A Mi)
2. Mama
3. Nella Fantasia
4. Passer
5. Unchained Melody (Senza Catene)
6. Every Time I Look At You
7. Ti Amero
8. Dentro Un Altro Si
9. The Man You Love
10. Feelings
11. Hoy Que Ya No Estas Aqui- Spanish Version of "As Far As Any Man Can See"
12. Sei Parte Ormai Di Me
13. My Way (A Mi Manera)

Tracks:

1. O Holy Night
2. White Christmas
3. Ave Maria
4. When a Child Is Born
5. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
6. Over the Rainbow
7. Panis Angelicus
8. Rejoice
9. Silent Night
10. Lord's Prayer

Album Description

Both of Il Divo's CDs (Il Divo & The Christmas Collection) in one package!

Customer Reviews:

IL Divo.......2007-04-03

i enjoyed all of the music on IL Divo they are my favorite singing group all their music is the best.

The Christmas Collection/IL Divo.......2007-03-09

I don't even speak another language and don't understand what they are singing, but their voices are fantastic.

This album matches all their other CDs. Simply Fantastic and very moving.

IL MAGNIFICO.......2007-02-16

Magnificient in one word. An amazing combination of classical and pop
music styles. We should be grateful to Simon for ferretting out these
talents from opera and bringing their profound skills onto the world
stage. They have a great command of the stage and exhibit a gorgeous
performance (in respect of their live performances.).
Their sounds and interpretations complement each other beautifully to
produce a thrilling experience. I hope to see them in Turkey as well
in the future.

Almost There.......2007-01-16

These young men have beautiful voices; some pieces they present are wonderfully moving. I was disappointed in the selection--I can think of many carols that would have better served their abilities on a Christmas album than Over the Rainbow and even Ave Maria. Hopefully their producers will work to find them more classical pieces for future works. Still in all, they are a joy to hear.

the christmas collection/Il Divo.......2007-01-16

ok but only a few songs that are easy to listen too. not all my idea of christmas although was on the list when i bought it so my fault for getting it.

Average customer rating: Completely satisfied Holiday music with that extra magic - creepiness! Another brilliant Nox Arcana CD! Music to be enchanted by Very Good, Different

Winter's Knight Nox Arcana Manufacturer: Monolith Graphics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Sound Effects | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Transylvania Darklore Manor Carnival Of Lost Souls Necronomicon Blood of the Dragon ASIN: B000ALIUR4 Release Date: 2005-07-25

Tracks:

1. Vigil
2. Ghosts of Christmas Past
3. Ebonshire
4. Solitude
5. Crystal Forest
6. First Snow
7. Evening Star
8. Reflections of Long Ago
9. December Winds
10. Phantom Toccata
11. Hallowed Ruins
12. Gregorian Hymn
13. Spirit of the Season
14. Coventry Carol
15. Lullaby
16. Winters Knight
17. Past Time with Good Company
18. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
19. Veni, Veni, Emannuel
20. Redemption
21. Carol of the Bells

Product Description

Nox Arcana weaves a musical ghost story with this haunting collection of original melodies, symphonic orchestrations, and Gothic renditions of traditional carols. Winter's Knight contains 21 tracks and over 60 minutes of darkly enchanting music to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Customer Reviews:

Completely satisfied.......2007-04-01

I am very satisfied with this product and recommend it to anyone who likes instrumental and haunting melodies.

Holiday music with that extra magic - creepiness!.......2007-01-26

If you are in a holiday mood, but are heartily fed up with Irish (or even worse: Mariah Carey!) Christmas songs, then you might want to consider this album. It is not a soundeffect album, nor is it program music. A final touch is that it is not cheaply produced, as some more traditional holiday albums.
The music conveys a feeling of cold, dark, and immensly lonely winter. The Christmas is there, but there are undertows of older and more sinister rituals, and whispers call the more unwary listeners to join in...
This album could be a very good way to spice up the celebrations.

Another brilliant Nox Arcana CD!.......2007-01-03

Nox Arcana's versatility has made them a tough act to follow. Whether it be a musical journey into the foreboding land of vampires (Transylvania) or a sinister carnival with a bloody history (Carnival of Lost Souls) or any of their other forays into gothic imaginings, Nox Arcana has taken each concept and breathed impressive, symphonic life into it. Their CDs truly are mini symphonies, with astounding musicianship and intricate orchestrations.

In Winter's Knight, Nox Arcana presents a moody, elegant collection of holiday-themed songs that captures the more mystical, meditative side of Christmas. The CD's strong medieval/classical flavor is refreshing, particularly since most Christmas music nowadays seems dominated by more modern songs. Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski offer great new arrangements of classic pieces like "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel" as well as many of their own moving compositions, such as the memorably haunting "Crystal Forest" and the chilling piano-dominated "Evening Star." Guest vocalist Michelle Belanger also contributes a lovely interpretation of the holiday standard "Past Time With Good Company" and Jeff Endemann's vocal work on "Coventry Carol" is likewise a highlight.

While most Christmas music is, unfortunately, either infantile and annoying or overdone, Winter's Knight provides a refreshing change of piece full of musical elegance and mystical beauty.

Music to be enchanted by.......2006-12-25

As mesmerizing as falling snow, this poetic and magickal soundscape creates a wonderland of lavish treats befitting the Holiday Season. Haunting and sophisticated, there's a certain luster to these songs that reflects the gothically romantic luxury only Nox Arcana can deliver. The addition of neo-bard, Jeff Endemann's spellbinding voice on "Coventry Carol" delivers an extra gift of warmth for those chilly Yuletide evenings. The original score by Vargo and Piotrowski interspersed with classic carols and a booklet of eye-candy artwork by Joseph Vargo makes this a perfect fit for any Holiday Collection, so fill your wassail cup, pull up some moonlight and breathe in the wonder of Winter Knights.

Very Good, Different.......2006-11-04

The idea behind this CD and the music itself are a breath of fresh air in the stagnant holiday music scene. Dark and evocative, it pushes aside the sugarplums and saccharine we're all used to. However, the production leaves quite a bit to be desired. It's all done with computers - the choral parts are lacking in fullness, I can't always tell what the stringed "instruments" are supposed to be, and rather than cadences that would give finality to the piece, the tracks often come to a sudden stop. 3 1/2 stars.

Average customer rating: Christmas Collection from The Carpenters Beautiful Christmas Collection - The Carpenters I love the carpenters! Great Christmas album

Christmas Collection The Carpenters Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition The Andy Williams Christmas Album Singles 1969-1981 White Christmas Love Songs ASIN: B000007XUQ Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2. Overture
3. Christmas Waltz, The
4. Sleigh Ride
5. It's Christmas Time/ Sleep Well, Little Children
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), The
9. Silent Night
10. Jingle Bells
11. First Snowfall/Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
12. Carol Of The Bells
13. Merry Christmas Darling
14. I'll Be Home For Christmas
15. Christ Is Born
16. Winter WonderLand/Silver Bells/White Christmas
17. Ave Maria

Tracks:

1. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
2. Overture
3. Old-Fashioned Christmas, An
4. O Holy Night
5. Home For The Holidays, (There's No Place Like)
6. Here Comes Santa Claus / Frosty The Snowman / Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer / Good King Wenceslas
7. Little Altar Boy
8. Do You Hear What I Hear?
9. My Favorite Things
10. He Came Here For Me
11. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
13. Selections From "The Nutcracker"
14. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

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Rainy days and Mondays always made Karen Carpenter blue. Maybe she should have played her two Christmas records, Christmas Portrait and An Old Fashioned Christmas. Both are combined in this 31-piece collection, a great value for fans of this brother-sister duo who captured the pop airwaves during the early to mid-'70s. A number of good performances mark the collection, which includes songs from their Christmas TV special, numerous cuts backed by full orchestra that prove the duo could extend their pop sensibilities to timeless holiday fare, and singular works such as "Little Altar Boy," a song that Richard Carpenter feels was among his sister's greatest performances. --Martin Keller

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Double CD Collection featuring 1978's 'christmas Portrait' Backed with 1984's 'an Old Fashioned Christmas'.

Customer Reviews:

Christmas Collection from The Carpenters.......2007-01-23

Absolutely beautiful. Listening to the Carpenters is part of our Christmat tradition!

Beautiful.......2007-01-19

Love the CD. It is wonderful to hear the Carpenter's again. Karen's beautiful voice brings tears, but also much enjoyment. I am approximately her age, so it takes me back decades. Thanks for carrying this product. I will enjoy it every Christmas.

Christmas Collection - The Carpenters.......2007-01-19

This is my favorite christmas CD. I like it so much I Bought it for everyone in my family for Christmas.

I love the carpenters!.......2007-01-16

Just as I expected, fabulous songs from the Carpenters!! My husband & I love this CD. We will bring it out every Christmas

Great Christmas album.......2007-01-15

This is the best Christmas album ever. I can listen to it over and over, I never get tired of it. Starts off with instumentals for a couple of songs, then Karen comes in. This is a great Christmas album.

Average customer rating: Insipid BEST TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS ALMUM EVER! My Favorite Christmas Music Ok....but 160 reviews? ............don't get to excited! Amazing!

Joy - A Holiday Collection Jewel Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Spirit This Way 0304 Pieces of You Goodbye Alice in Wonderland ASIN: B00000K53Y Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. O Holy Night
3. Silent Night
4. Winter Wonderland
5. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
6. Ave Maria
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
8. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
9. Face Of Love
10. Medley: A. Go Tell It On The Mountain/B. Life Uncommon/C. From A Distance
11. I Wonder As I Wander
12. Gloria
13. Hands (Christmas Version)

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Jewel has concocted an intriguing and at times beautifully inspired holiday album, playing it straight with a big orchestra and backing voices for the first half of the record with standards such as "Joy to the World," "Winter Wonderland," "Silent Night," as well as a lovely rendition of "Ave Maria." Things finally get sparkling in the last half where Jewel does a low-key, kid version of "Rudolph" and sings her own compositions. Her moving "Face of Love" and "Hands" are certain to become holiday standards, capable of being sung in a country, pop, gospel, or R&B vein and deserving of an audience as wide as the nation itself. The record's centerpiece, however, seems to be a six-minute-plus medley that mixes "Go Tell It on the Mountain" with the recent hit "From a Distance" and her own "Life Uncommon." Nonetheless, her stunning adaptation of "Gloria" inspired, in part, by Bach's B-Minor Mass, two tracks later is as powerful and lovely a Christmas vocal performance as you will find anywhere. Produced by the legendary Arif Mardin, Joy is destined to become a holiday classic. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Insipid.......2007-01-02

A generally uninspired album - at times it sounds as if Jewel is simply phoning her performance in. Her voice isn't powerful, and when the orchestra gets loud she simply gets drowned. The better tracks are definately those where the production is kept to a minimum (Rudolph, I Wonder). In a few others (O Little Town, Go Tell it on the Mountain) her voice gets unpleasantly thin, which I found distracting.

Overall this is a forgettable set; personally, I really wasn't moved in a Christmasy sort of way. If you're a Jewel fan it's maybe worthwhile but other folks will find that there are better holiday albums available.

BEST TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS ALMUM EVER!.......2006-12-18

I have had this CD for several years and from the beginning I liked it alot, but now it has become my favorite Christmas CD to listen to in December. The traditional songs are great to sing along to...but of course no one can match Jewel's exquisite voice. She uses non-traditional melodies on some of the traditional songs which gives them an interesting and happy twist. Now that I've grown to love it so much I know the words to all the other non-traditional songs as well. There is a really deep meaning behind ALL of the songs. I think some of the people who don't like some of the album just haven't "gotten it" yet....just listen....you'll see(hear)what I mean. I have decided to buy this CD for all of my family and friends this year because I want them to expierence the "JOY" and deeply spiritual message behind the songs too!

My Favorite Christmas Music.......2006-11-26

I have had this videocassette for years and its so worn I'm so glad to finally get a CD! Jewel's voice is beautiful and some of the classics like Joy to the World and O Little Town of Bethlehem are the best versions I have ever heard. I could have done without the non-traditional songs which don't quite fit into the holiday arrangement or match the beauty of her voice but its well worth the purchase for Gloria, O Holy Night and Ave Maria. If you like to sing along, I highly recommend it.

Ok....but 160 reviews? ............don't get to excited!.......2006-10-28

This is a pretty decent Christmas release, but "A Must have" "Beautiful and Classic" "stunning" I don't know. Maybe these folks don't really listen to christmas music all that much. Yodeling and Christmas music don't mix! Yes there are a few great tracks like "Gloria" and "Ava Maria". Most of the cd is a good listen, but I just can't seem to feel this cd. I think it lacks a choral or symphonic sound I was expecting from a creative artist like Jewel. Instead it sounds a little to "folksy" for me, but thats ok too. I think there are cd's that are much more Christmas sounding like both of Michael W. Smiths Christmas releases. If you enjoy Christmas music you will enjoy this disc ,I plan on enjoying it this Christmas.

Amazing!.......2006-07-31

Jewel uses her own unique style to sing classic Christmas music (as well as two songs of her own) and the result is the best holiday music I've ever heard a modern-day artist sing. Sweet, cheerful, and melodic, if it doesn't put you in the holiday spirit I can't immagine what could!

Average customer rating: Best Christmas Album It's not quite modern and not quite traditional--a nice mix for someone eclectic Devided Could have been a little better Great XMAS CD

Now That's What I Call Christmas! The Signature Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Now That's What I Call Christmas! Now That's What I Call Christmas, Vol. 3 Ultimate Christmas Time-Life Music: Treasury of Christmas - Holiday Memories A Very Special Christmas, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0000CD5EY Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

1. Opera of the Bells - Destiny's Child
2. O Come All Ye Faithful - Stacie Orrico
3. I Don't Wanna Spend One More Christmas Without You - Nsync
4. Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue
5. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - B2K
6. Step into Christmas - Elton John
7. Jingle Bells - Jimmy Buffett
8. All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
9. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Vince Gill
10. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Aaron Neville
11. Last Christmas - Wham!
12. Christmas Through Your Eyes - Gloria Estefan
13. Christmas Wrapping - Waitresses
14. A Christmas to Remember - Amy Grant
15. Silent Night - Charlotte Church
16. Please Come Home for Christmas - Luther Vandross
17. O Holy Night - Celine Dion
18. Peace - Norah Jones

Tracks:

1. Winter Wonderland - Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra
2. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Barbra Streisand
3. Silver Bells - Johnny Mathis
4. The Little Drummer Boy - Lou Rawls
5. Happy Holiday - Peggy Lee
6. The Christmas Blues - Dean Martin
7. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
8. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Tom Jones
9. Feliz Navidad - Josi Feliciano
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Burl Ives
11. The First Noel - Andy Williams
12. I Know What I Want for Christmas - George Strait
13. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Yolanda Adams
14. Kentucky Homemade Christmas - Kenny Rogers
15. Go Tell It on the Mountain - Andy Griffith
16. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) - Kurt Herbert Adler
17. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - Barry Manilow
18. Auld Lang Syne - Guy Lombardo

Customer Reviews:

Best Christmas Album.......2007-02-15

This is a great set. The first cd has all of the wonderful traditional songs, and are nice when the fire is on or just the tree lights are on. The second cd is great when you want more upbeat modern music after getting tired of the first! We have lots of Christmas CDs, but this set gets more play because of the great combination.

It's not quite modern and not quite traditional--a nice mix for someone eclectic .......2007-01-19

If you're looking for a collection that's strictly contemporary or traditional, this is not for you. I like the variety and the mix of classics, but others may experience a disconnect with something old and new played back to back.

Devided.......2007-01-10

The new Christmas music drove most of my family crazy except for one song. Santa clause is coming to town was changed to hood in a spot and they loved that but preferred the classical Christmas music on disc 2.

Could have been a little better.......2006-12-20

Granted that depends on your tastes. Your 10 to 12 year old daughter will probably love some of these tracks. However, this compilation comes nowhere near the 1st one. It's not bad and there are some "standards" on here by Elton John, Wham, Gloria Estefan and the Waitresses (which have the best tune in this set). It's all over the map, artist wise. It just seems to me that there wasn't much thought put into this compilation.

Great XMAS CD.......2006-12-05

We have a lot of Xmas Cd's, but we find ourselves playing this one a lot.

Average customer rating: More than the sum of the parts. A Great First CD The sublime collection Ultimate Collection is Gross Understatement

The Ultimate Recorder Collection Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Arnold | Arnold, Malcolm | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Giuseppe Sammartini | Sammartini, Giuseppe | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tartini | Tartini, Giuseppe | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Bassoon | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Recorder | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Handel: The Complete Sonatas for Recorder Complete Recorder Concertos Michala Petri - Scandinavian Moods Bach: Six Sonatas The Recorder: 4 Centuries of Recorder Music ASIN: B00000J916 Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

1. Concerto In E, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 - Spring: Allegro
2. Concerto In E, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 - Spring: Largo e pianissimo
3. Concerto In E, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 - Spring: Allegro - Danza pastorale
4. Gymnopedie No. 1
5. Op. 55 No. 4: Solveig's Song
6. Op. 46 No. 3: Anitra's Dance
7. Sonata In G Minor, Op. No. 2, HWV 360: Larghetto
8. Sonata In G Minor, Op. No. 2, HWV 360: Andante
9. Sonata In G Minor, Op. No. 2, HWV 360: Adagio
10. Sonata In G Minor, Op. No. 2, HWV 360: Presto
11. Moonchild's Dream (Conlusion)
12. Sonata No. 3 In F Minor: Triste
13. Sonata No. 3 In F Minor: Allegro
14. Sonata No. 3 In F Minor: Andante
15. Sonata No. 3 In F Minor: Vivace
16. Conerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8 - 4th Movement: Vivace - Allegro - Pastorale ad libitum
17. Melody And Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
18. Op. 43, No. 4: Little Bird
19. Op. 43 No. 1: Butterfly
20. Sonata No. 5 In D Minor - For Treble Recorders: Largo
21. Sonata No. 5 In D Minor - For Treble Recorders: Vivace
22. Sonata No. 5 In D Minor - For Treble Recorders: Grazioso
23. Sonata No. 5 In D Minor - For Treble Recorders: Allegro
24. Concerto For Recorder And Orchestra, Op. 133: Lento
25. Concerto Op. 10 No. 3 In D: II Gardellino - III. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Two Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: No. 1
2. Two Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: No. 2
3. Air From Suite In D
4. Concerto In F For Soprano Recorder: Allegro
5. Concerto In F For Soprano Recorder: Andante
6. Concerto In F For Soprano Recorder: Allegro assai
7. Variations
8. Sonata In E Flat, BWV 1031: Allegro moderato
9. Sonata In E Flat, BWV 1031: Siciliano
10. Sonata In E Flat, BWV 1031: Allegro
11. Nele's Dances: No. 15
12. Nele's Dances: No. 16
13. Nele's Dances: No. 17
14. Nele's Dances: No. 18
15. Dance Suite, Op. 29 - V -: Molto Vivace
16. Sonata In G Minor - Devil's Trill: II. Allegro
17. Zion Hears The Watchmen's Voices
18. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Largo
19. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Presto 'Fantasmi'
20. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Largo
21. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Presto
22. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Largo 'Il sonno'
23. Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Allegro
24. Op. 54, No. 3: March Of The Trolls
25. Op. 71, No. 1: Once Upon A Time
26. Souvenir: An Encore For Michala

Customer Reviews:

More than the sum of the parts........2001-02-04

I bought this as wallpaper music - and got a very pleasant surprise!

Several of the pieces stopped me in my tracks, made me sit down and forced me to listen.

Michala Petri demonstrates a masterly control of her instrument and a high level of musicianship in a wide ranging selection of material - from reconstituted Bach to specially composed 20th Century pieces.

Outstanding for me was the Sammartini Concerto: Ms Petri shows a lightness of touch combined with serious enthusiasm and an obvious delight that literally stopped me from working and made me listen. The support given by the Moscow Virtuosi also deserves mention.

Koppel's pieces are fun, as are the arrangements from Grieg and Satie.

Overall, although this could be taken as a glorified sampler... it is much more - there are complete works played intelligently and lighter, throw away pieces you'll want to chase after and listen to again.

A Great First CD.......2000-06-22

After falling in love with the recorder, I started searching for CDs and this was the first I bought. It quickly became a favorite CD. I like the fact that it ranges over a wide period--Baroque to Modern, and showcases the instrument in different settings. The liner notes are quite comprehensive as well. In a word--enchanting.

The sublime collection.......2000-06-18

I must confess up front to being a Michala Petri fanatic. I also play the recorder, although after listening to this album, I feel like throwing my instruments into the nearest dumpster.

Michala Petri is a national hero in Denmark, and a recognized name among classical music fans in Europe, Asia, and Canada. If you listen to this album, you will ask yourself how the music business in the USA can frantically promote "The Three Tenors" while mostly ignoring the genius of this amazing young woman.

This is not your kid's recorder. Ms Petri's complete technical and musical mastery of her instrument transforms the recorder into the equal of other familiar solo instruments, but with its own peculiar sound, penetrating but sweet, that sets it apart.

This album is made up mostly of tracks from her many earlier recordings. Some are transcriptions of well-loved piano miniatures (the Grieg numbers are perhaps more charming here than on the piano, if that is possible); of baroque works for flute, recorder, or strings; of modern recorder music written for Ms Petri by contemporary masters. Some are accompanied by small orchestra and others by Ms Petri's husband, the excellent guitarist and lutist Lars Hannibal. The combination of recorder and guitar is an intimate match made in heaven, and I recommend also this duo's complete album, 'Air'.

Ultimate Collection is Gross Understatement.......2000-03-28

This is by far the best "sampler" I have ever heard. The playing is so superb and the recorder so perfect a vehicle that I found myself listing to too often played pieces like Satie's Gymopedie No.1 as if for the first time. Same for the Grieg. It is very hard to believe these renderings aren't the original intention of the composers. This is a guaranteed winner.

Average customer rating: Doris Day - Personal Christmas Collection Perfect Condition Doris Day Christmas Collection SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH THE ENCHANTING DORIS DAY! Wonderful

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Tracks:

1. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
2. Silver Bells
3. Here Comes Santa Claus
4. Ol' Saint Nicholas
5. Christmas Story
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas
8. Be A Child At Christmas Time
9. Toyland
10. Christmas Present
11. The Christmas Waltz
12. Winter Wonderland
13. Snowfall
14. White Christmas
15. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Customer Reviews:

Doris Day - Personal Christmas Collection.......2007-01-19

The only disappointment is that there aren't more of these holiday gems!

Perfect Condition.......2007-01-18

I received my item in perfect condition. I ordered this because it is music that my mother played when i was a little girl. I Loved the CD, it took me right back to that place.

Doris Day Christmas Collection.......2007-01-15

Just like Perry Como..Doris Day does the same her Christmas songs take me back in time..
And I searched for this Album on the internet the best price was Amazon
Thank you again

SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH THE ENCHANTING DORIS DAY!.......2006-12-22

22 Personal Favorites with a voice and singing style that is sheer magic! Doris Day weaves a Christmas web of enchantment as she sings some truly beautiful holiday classics. Great renditions of "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Ol' Saint Nicholas" have a 1940's nostalgic charm. The soothing sound of the slow Christmas ballad, "Snowfall" is simply flawless, you can visually see the snowflakes drifting dreamily down, as Doris casts her wintry spell. I highly recommend this cd for endless listening pleasure during the Holidays and also the Dean Martin Christmas cd, "A Winter Romance." These Christmas cds will cheer up your Holidays with great entertainment that is truly one of a kind!

Wonderful.......2006-11-07

There is no better way to bring in the warm, wonderful feelings of Christmas than with this album. Doris can enrich any song anytime, but with these traditional holiday favorites she is in top form. Just listen to these classic songs and the cozy, glowing feeling of Christmas takes over. You cannot go wrong with this set. The best female singer of the 20th Century.

Average customer rating: Legend's a Legend

Sounds of the Season: The John Legend Collection John Legend Manufacturer: Sony Music Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Once Again Get Lifted/Live at the House of Blues Get Lifted Used to Love U/Money Blown P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care) ASIN: B000LMEK5I

Product Description

Holiday Christmas collection featuring 4 new recordings: 1. Let It Snow 2. O Holy Night 3. Jesus, What a Wonderful Child 4. Winter Wonderland 5. It Don't Have to Change 6. What a Wonderful World

Customer Reviews:

Legend's a Legend.......2007-01-01

This brief Christmas sampler is more moving and entertaining than a dozen over-produced CDs from our favorite artists. The four piano-voiced cuts are the greatest, but the inclusion of "It Don't Have to Change" from "Get Lifted", featuring the Stephens family, is an exquisite and totally appropriate choice to include on this heartfelt CD. Legend's "What a Wonderful World" pays tribute to the great Ray Charles while interpreting it as a Christmas treat. John Legend has many more treats to give us in his future. What a wonderful Christmas album.

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