Wrapped in White: Visions of Christmas Past

Track Listings

1. Born Is Jesus the Infant King

2. Infant King

3. We Three Kings

4. Three Kings

5. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

6. Jolly Old King Wenceslas

7. Away in a Manger

8. In the Manger

9. Angels We Have Heard on High/The First Noel

10. Angels First Noel

11. Go Tell It

12. Joy to the World

13. Joy to the World

14. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

15. O Christmas Tree

16. O Come, O Come

17. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

18. Silent Night

19. Silent Night

20. Carol of the Bells

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Wrapped in White: Visons of Christmas Past is truly a treat. More than adhering to the theme of Christmas, multi-instrumentalist John Doan furthers the concept to embrace 19th-century American Victoriana. Doan tackles the long-forgotten harp guitar and a vast stable of Victorian-era instruments, including the toy piano, with its plinking kidlike sounds, and piccolo trumpet, as well as a pleasing novelty blend of strings such as mando-bass, autoharp, and parlor guitar. Songs are craftily assembled and arranged as groupings such as Carols of Kings, Carols of Night, Carols of Bells, and Farewells. Altogether enjoyable, Wrapped in White embodies age-old tradition, celebrates nostalgia, and captures the spirit of the holiday's peace, warmth, and ritual. --Paige La Grone

Wrapped in White: Visions of Christmas Past,John Doan,Hearts of Space,Chamber Jazz,Christmas,Christmas / Chanukkah,Christmas Music,Ethnic Fusion,Neo-Classical,Pop

Tracks:

Carol Of The Bells
Away In A Manger
In The Manger
We Three Kings
Three Kings
O Come, O Come
Angels We Have Heard On High & The First Noel
The Angel's First Noel
Joy To The World (Edison Phonograph)
Joy To The World
Jesu Joy
Born Is Jesus The Infant King
Infant King
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Jolly Old King Wenceslas
Go Tell It
O Christmas Tree
Silent Night (Gem Rollar Organ)
Silent Night
Old Long Since (Auld Lang Syne)

Product Description

1. Carol Of The Bells
2. Away In A Manger
3. In The Manger
4. We Three Kings
5. Three Kings
6. O Come, O Come
7. Angels We Have Heard On High giFirst Noel, The
8. Angel's First Noel, The
9. Joy To The World - (Edison Phonograph)
10. Joy To The World
11. Jesu Joy
12. Born Is Jesus The Infant King
13. Infant King
14. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
15. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
16. Jolly Old King Wenceslas
17. Go Tell It
18. O Christmas Tree
19. Silent Night - (Gem Roller Organ)
20. Silent Night
21. Old Long Since (Auld Lang Syne)

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Wrapped in White: Visons of Christmas Past is truly a treat. More than adhering to the theme of Christmas, multi-instrumentalist John Doan furthers the concept to embrace 19th-century American Victoriana. Doan tackles the long-forgotten harp guitar and a vast stable of Victorian-era instruments, including the toy piano, with its plinking kidlike sounds, and piccolo trumpet, as well as a pleasing novelty blend of strings such as mando-bass, autoharp, and parlor guitar. Songs are craftily assembled and arranged as groupings such as Carols of Kings, Carols of Night, Carols of Bells, and Farewells. Altogether enjoyable, Wrapped in White embodies age-old tradition, celebrates nostalgia, and captures the spirit of the holiday's peace, warmth, and ritual. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Wrapped in White: Visions of Christmas Past - John Doan.......2004-11-25

A beautiful, fascinating combination of classic music songs. Notes have a lot of information about the instruments used and history of the songs. This should be part of everyone's Christmas music collection.

My new favorite Christmas CD.......2002-12-22

Wow, what a treat this CD is! I ran across it by accident and after listening to the samples, ordered 3 copies immediately, for myself and as gifts. I've always loved the sound of old acoustic instruments, and there's such variety here, coupled with pure virtuosity of performance that I don't know how I lived this long without owning anything by John Doan.

The harp guitar has great range and a wonderful "sound" for this music. It's perfect for background while doing other things, but also complex enough to listen to intently, alone. The piccolo trumpet featured in O Come, O Come will take your breath away. Turn the volume up!

I love the 30-second intros followed by the full songs. Whoever arranged the CD is a genious. The toy piano on Jolly Old St. Nick, and the scratchy Edison wax cylinder on Joy To the World are fun and unique. The mando-bass accompanying the classical banjo on Jesu Joy brought back memories of doing this song in high school choir 35 years ago, but John does it so much better than we did!

If your taste in music is eclectic like mine is, and if you appreciate clean performances by master musicians, you'll love this CD like I do. This is my first ever review after shopping here for almost all my music. Guess it took a great performance like this to get me started. Am I gushing here? Sorry. This is my all-time favorite Christmas music.

Traditional Music played on REAL old-time instruments.......2000-11-29

Oregon-based musician John Doan is a master of many instruments, and on this CD he has chosen to play traditional, old-time Christmas music on instruments popular at the end of the 19th century. This choice gives the music an atmosphere of peppermint and mulled wine not found on most seasonal recordings. All the carols are carefully selected, peaceful and very wonderfully played. The selection of songs is flawless. There is even a Christmas greeting from Thomas Edison as played on an old grammaphone. I love this CD, and play it every Christmas season on a Public Radio program in Alaska. Part of the appeal is that the music doesn't seem to have any age barriers. This would make a wonderful, and unique, addition to your Christmas collection.

Peaceful, well crafted, and filled with memories!.......1998-12-09

This album is a masterpiece. It blends sounds from many different instruments. It lights memories in the listener. If it is possible to wear out a CD, this is one we will wear out! It is peaceful, joyous, and melodic. This is the perfect instrumental Christmas CD.

Dave & Susan

Wrapped in White "Visions of Christmas Past"
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Wrapped in White "Visions of Christmas Past"
John doan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QPW4JY

Product Description

1 Carol of the Bells 2 Away in the Manger 3 In the Manger 4 We Three Kings 5 Three Kings 6 O Come, O Come 7 Angels We Have Heard On High & The FIrst Noel 8 The Angel's First Noel 9 Joy to the World (Edison Phonograph) 10 Joy to the World 11 Jesu Joy 12 Born is Jesus the Infant King 13 Infant King 14 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 15 Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 16 Jolly Old King Wenceslas 17 Go Tell It 18 O Christmas Tree 19 Silent Night (Gem Roller Organ) 20 Silent Night 21 Old Long Since (Auld Lang Syne)

Wrapped in White - Visions of Christmas Past

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Wrapped in White - Visions of Christmas Past
John Doan
Manufacturer: Tapestry Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B000003759

Tracks:

Born Is Jesus the Infant King
Infant King
We Three Kings
Three Kings
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Jolly Old King Wenceslas
Away in a Manger
In the Manger
Angels We Have Heard on High/The First Noel
Angel's First Noel
Go Tell It
Joy to the World [Edison Phonograph]
Joy to the World
Jesu, Joy
O Christmas Tree
O Come, O Come
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Silent Night [Gem Roller Organ]
Silent Night
Carol of the Bells
Old Long Since (Auld Lang Syne)

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1. Born Is Jesus the Infant King
2. Infant King
3. We Three Kings
4. Three Kings
5. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
6. Jolly Old King Wenceslas
7. Away in a Manger
8. In the Manger
9. Angels We Have Heard on High/The First Noel
10. Angels First Noel
11. Go Tell It
12. Joy to the World
13. Joy to the World
14. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
15. O Christmas Tree
16. O Come, O Come
17. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
18. Silent Night
19. Silent Night
20. Carol of the Bells
See all 21 tracks on this disc