A Christmas Wish

Editorial Reviews
Alexander Petrov, Republic of Belarus, Minsk
In A Christmas Wish their second album, Rousseau and Carlton decided to give their vision of traditional Christmas carols. This task was not so easy - many brilliant musicians have paid their tribute to beautiful Christmas music. Among them Richard Clayderman, Kenny G and George Winston. Still Rousseau and Carlton brilliantly succeeded in making a new form of presenting traditional Christmas songs. And - here we have another miracle and another mystery. All the compositions, even the most famous ones, such as O Holy Night, What Child is This and Silent Night have obtained a new, very calm, tender and meditational sound - first of all thanks to the magical flute of Lorraine Rousseau and masterly guitar of Robert Carlton. Of course the sound of A Christmas Wish was realized thanks to the perfect help of other musicians ( most of them helped to record Its a Mystery) - Vernon Dorge (alto and soprano saxophone), Scott Alexander (acoustic bass), Brian Leonard (drums, percussion), Howard Baer (orchestrator, midi sound design). In my view, this work can be compared with the best albums released by the famous Windham Hill musicians, and it can be considered one of the best in the field of new age music. Listen to the wonderful meditative music of A Christmas Wish all year round, and Christmas spirit, special feelings and waiting for miracles to come, will always be with you. Alexander Petrov, Republic of Belarus, Minsk

Product Description
A Christmas Wish is an instrumental collection of traditional Christmas carols with a contemporary sound. Featuring flute and guitar with keyboards, sax, bass drums and percussion. All arrangements are by 1999 Juno nominee and "Solitudes" recoprding artist, Howard Baer.

A Christmas Wish

A Christmas Wish,Lorraine Rousseau,Robert Carlton,Arrow Records,A Christmas Wish is an instrumental collection of traditional Christmas Carols with a contemporary sound, featuring the soothing melodic sound of flute and guitar with an ensemble that includes, piano, saxophone, bass, drums and percussion.

A Christmas Wish

A Christmas Wish
The John Rutter Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Rutter Christmas Album
  • Unique and Beautiful!
  • Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album
  • Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review.
  • John Rutter and Cambridge Singers
 The John Rutter Christmas Album
Cambridge Singers , Rutter , and City of London Sinfon
Manufacturer: Collegium
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ASIN: B00006JJ4T
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Wexford Carol
  2. Jesus Child
  3. There Is a Flower
  4. Donkey Carol
  5. Wild Wood Carol
  6. Angels' Carol
  7. Nativity Carol
  8. Mary's Lullaby
  9. Star Carol
  10. Candlelight Carol
  11. Shepherd's Pipe Carol
  12. Christmas Lullaby
  13. Dormi, Jesu
  14. Love Came Down at Christmas
  15. Sans Day Carol
  16. I Wonder as I Wander
  17. What Sweeter Music
  18. Joy to the World
  19. I Saw Three Ships
  20. Deck the Hall
  21. Very Best Time of Year
  22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  23. Silent Night

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Top of the British Classical Charts for 10 Weeks! Billboard Top Ten Classical Recording - December 2002! This album gathers together most of the carols I have composed over the years, plus a sprinkling of my arrangements of traditional carols, grouped to form a program which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story. I have always enjoyed carols ever since I first sang them as a member of my school choir, and it was not long before I began to write carols of my own-in fact my first two published compositions were the Nativity Carol and the Shepherd's Pipe Carol. For any musician involved in choral music, Christmas is an especially joyous time, and I am indeed happy that it has played a part in my musical life for so many years- JOHN RUTTER

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Rutter Christmas Album.......2007-05-14

Great selection of music, and well presented. This is however older recordings that do not match the quality of Rutter's latest recordings such as the Te Deum or the Gloria.

5 out of 5 stars Unique and Beautiful!.......2007-03-09

John Rutter, and his beautiful music, is such a gift to the world. This unique Christmas CD is magnificent! Especially touching are two of Rutter's original carols, "Christmas Lullaby" and the joyful "Angels' Carol." The musical selections speak to the soul, helping the listener connect to emotions of joy, peace, faith, hope, and love. This is a worthy addition to your collection of Christmas CDs.

5 out of 5 stars Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album.......2007-02-19

If I were to choose only one Christmas album to ever own, this would be the one. John Rutter is an exceptional composer of religious music, with unusual harmonies. The music is difficult to sing, and because this is his own choir and he is directing it, the performance is flawless. Gives you goosebumps.

5 out of 5 stars Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review........2007-02-07

Great music by John Rutter: Great performance!

5 out of 5 stars John Rutter and Cambridge Singers.......2007-01-18

This is quintessential English cathedral music; beautifully sung. Reminds one of the English Christmas -- warm and serene -- that we've only experienced in our dreams!
One Wish: The Holiday Album
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 One Wish: The Holiday Album
Whitney Houston
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ASIN: B0000E1WKE
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

  1. The First Noel
  2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
  3. Little Drummer Boy
  4. One Wish (For Christmas)
  5. Cantique de Nvel (O Holy Night)
  6. I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:46
  7. Deck the Halls/Silent Night
  8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  9. O Come O Come Emanuel
  10. Who Would Imagine a King {From the Preacher's Wife}
  11. Joy to the World

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a Beautiful Voice!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-27

Whitney may have some personnal issues but her voice is still in tact! She has added a twist to every song and it works only for her. This is a wonderful Cd to have on while entertaining for the holidays or just relaxing by yourself. She captures the holiday spirit in every song thaty only she can do!

5 out of 5 stars A very good Christmas CD.......2007-03-01

We have several Christmas CDs. This one is by far one of the better Christmas CDs. This is not just your normal re-hashed Christmas music. This cd is funky and has a great gospel sound. This is a must buy!

4 out of 5 stars Great!!!.......2007-01-15

Even though it is not Whitney's best, I still thought it was great! I bought my Mom one also, and she enjoyed it too. I read several other reviews and I do not agree with the negativity. I truly do hope Whitney will come back better than ever.

3 out of 5 stars Mediocre.......2007-01-15

Whitney's voice is back, but I am not sure why she would ever do another Holiday CD with "The Preacher's Wife" soundtrack's timeless beauty and charm. This CD was just ok, nothing earth shattering.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!.......2007-01-12

I love Whitney despite all that she has been through - she has been blessed with the gift of song.

This is a soulful Christmas must have CD!
Joy to the World
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Timeless Christmas Classic
 Joy to the World
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00006L3ON
Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

  1. Joy To The World
  2. The First Noel
  3. Deck The Hall
  4. Carol Of The Bells
  5. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  6. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  8. O, Holy Night
  9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  10. Here We Come A-Caroling
  11. O Tannenbaum
  12. Silent Night
  13. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  14. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
  15. Hallelujah Chorus (From Messiah)

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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sets the tone for what Christmas albums should sound like, and Joy to the World upholds their exacting standard of excellence. Re-released from two concerts recorded in 1970 and 1977 and repacked with three bonus tracks, this collection is as perfect as it gets, thanks to pristine production, gorgeous vocal arrangements, and stately accompaniment by the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. This record will set the mood for reveling, both with more contemporary carols, like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Christmas Song," and sacred numbers, such as Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" and "O Holy Night." Joy to the World qualifies as an essential yuletide album. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Timeless Christmas Classic.......2003-12-08

I'm a lover of traditional Christmas music and I've acquired about 20 CDs of it. There's nothing my family likes better in December than putting on some good Christmas music and getting in the mood for the season, hearing once again the old favorites you've known since childhood. Of all the Christmas music CDs I've tried, I have two desert-island favorites, the two I always reach for first. This is one of them. I think it's one of the greatest recordings of traditional Christmas music ever made. The arrangements (by Arthur Harris) are joyous, beautiful, and soul-stirring; the performances are heartfelt and magnificent. If you can listen to this CD and not feel filled by the Christmas spirit, you must be (a) named Ebeneezer Scrooge, or (b) deaf. This one is a timeless Christmas classic, not to be missed. Warmest recommendation.
A Festival of Carols in Brass
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B0000024Q6
Release Date: 1991-07-16

Tracks:

  1. Deck The Halls With Broughs Of Holly
  2. Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming
  3. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
  4. The First Nowell
  5. Angels We Have Hard On High
  6. We Three Kings Of Oreint Are
  7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  8. O Sanctissima
  9. O Tannenbaum
  10. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  11. Good King Weceslas
  12. Silent Night, Holy Night
  13. Joy To the World
  14. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  15. Conventry Carol
  16. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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  20. O Holy Night
  21. What Child Is This?
  22. Wassial Song
  23. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  24. Away In A Manger
  25. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice music but..........2007-03-08

I liked the music and the performances a lot, but there is no booklet to depict the performers, nor analyse the music or the arrangements, which are superb

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-02-16

This is a great holiday CD. We used it for several holiday dinners this year.

5 out of 5 stars A Noble and Festive Christmas.......2007-01-21

This is the best Christmas album you could ever get. It is the most stable as you do not have to think about it. This is the album you really sing along to. Brass makes everything festive, grand and noble; so will your Christmas! A gem for every year!

5 out of 5 stars Meat and Potatoes.......2007-01-18

Since the release of this fine recording in 1967 there have been many fine
brass groups:The Canadian Brass, the Empire Brass, just to name a few.
Whereas these latter groups have all resorted to "gimmicks" such as unique arrangements to sell their albums this group of brass players from the Philadelphia Orchestra give us an album of good old "meat and potatoes" playing spiced with fine tone,good ensemble playing, and good tempos.

5 out of 5 stars Totally Awesome.......2007-01-12

I love listening to this cd at christmas. The brass is so crisp, almost like being right there. You have to add this to your holiday collection, and for those of you who like brass, you will love it. I play the french horn and I esp. love hearing the french horn in it.
The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

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ASIN: B000003FWE
Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

  1. Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
  2. Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees - Various Artists
  3. His Name So Sweet - Various Artists
  4. 'Roun' About The Mountain - Various Artists
  5. Swing Low , Sweet Chariot - Various Artists
  6. Sit Down, Servant - Various Artists
  7. Were You There - Various Artists
  8. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Various Artists
  9. Deep River - Various Artists
  10. Honor! Honor! - Various Artists
  11. My Soul's Been Anchored In De Lord - Various Artists
  12. On Ma Journey - Various Artists
  13. A City Called Heaven - Various Artists
  14. Ride On, King Jesus - Various Artists
  15. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Various Artists
  16. Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass - Various Artists
  17. Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Various Artists
  18. There Is A Balm In Gilead - Various Artists
  19. Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler - Various Artists
  20. Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
  21. My Way Is Cloudy - Various Artists
  22. Nobody Knows The Touble I've Seen - Various Artists
  23. I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - Various Artists

Tracks:

  1. Holy, Holy, Holy - Leontyne Price
  2. Lead, Kindly Light - Leontyne Price
  3. Blessed Assurance - Leontyne Price
  4. Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
  5. What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Leontyne Price
  6. Amazing Grace - Leontyne Price
  7. The Lord's Prayer - Leontyne Price
  8. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Leontyne Price
  9. The Church's One Foundation - Leontyne Price
  10. Bless This House - Leontyne Price
  11. I Need Thee Every Hour - Leontyne Price
  12. Schlesische Volkslieder: Fairest Lord Jesus - Leontyne Price
  13. I Wonder As I Wander - Leontyne Price
  14. Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
  15. Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Leontyne Price
  16. America The Beautiful - Leontyne Price
  17. Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing - Leontyne Price
  18. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Leontyne Price
  19. Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Price Club.......2005-04-28

"I am here," said Leontyne Price when interviewed as she opened the new Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's underrated ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, "and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to." Back in the 1960s Price was one of the greatest divas in all of opera, and it wasn't just her voice but her magnificent stage presence, combined with her social activism. All of the above come into play in this collection of secular songs and ditties, some of them traditional plantation chanties and others, art songs and a scattering of pop music. And some of them, like Gershwin's "Summertime," cross the ever-permeable boundaries between Broadway and classical. These recordings were made at different times in Price's career, and her voice, while always angelic, has different shadings and reaches a different range of timbre in each separate recording date, but there is no question that, as time goes by, she is able to impart a richness of life experience noticeably absent from some of her earlier work.

"Ave Maria" sounds heavenly no matter which way you slice it, and as for "I Wonder As I Wander," it brings tears to your eyes. If you have a heart that's beating you will be moved by this rendition. "Ein feste Burg" is pretty strong, but Price seems more comfortable with the traditional spirituals, though perhaps it is the slightly off-kilter sounds of the Ambrosian Singers (what a name) who back her up on many of these tracks, that detract slightly from the experience. Compare "Lead Kindly Light" for a clear sense of what constitutes authority vs. what is a wee bit overproduced. If you had this compilation, and perhaps one of Leontyne Price's Christmas albums, you could attain nirvana any time you wanted to, just flip a switch and close your eyes, let her lift you up on wings of song.

5 out of 5 stars A living legend.......2005-03-10

Leontyne Price (still alive) and already passing into immortality amongst vocal artists, both classical and popular. Leontyne Price stands at the pinnacle of her classical art, but those who only know her work in La Forza del destino or the Verdi Requiem are in for a heart rending treat with this album where Leontyne Price goes home to her roots in Mississippi and gives an unabashed account of the classic spirituals she sang as a young woman. Like John Mc Cormacks rendering of Irish songs there is a personal longing and devotion expressed here that reveals a side of the artist not known in the bulk of their "classical" repetoire. A sense of going home like Citizen Kane's rosebud, or as Dorothy Gale observes at the end of the Wizard of Oz "everything I could ever have wanted was right in my own backyard "

1 out of 5 stars not your daddy's old timey spiritual.......2004-06-23

Agreed this is a good cd for a beautiful voice, but this is not, repeat not, for someone who wants to hear that old-timey religious fervor that you think of when you've been to a Black Baptist hand-clapping, standing, swaying, and singing service.

5 out of 5 stars Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price.......2003-12-31

IMMACULATE, SUPERB vocal range and style! There's no other words that can complement Miss Leontyne Price's vocal arrangements. Miss Price's voice is strong, and shrills very nicely to the instruments played on many songs listed on this double CD which is a joy to treasure; every song listed are songs I was raised to hearing and singing. Miss Price is the reason why many of these songs remain in popularity and presently used. Miss Leontyne Price has been incredible in many of her past performances. This is my fourth CD of Miss Price and I am glad to own this particular CD forever and ever. Many thanks to the executors who found this remarkable album and upgraded it to a CD format! **Angi**

4 out of 5 stars Great Gospel Stuff.......2001-04-12

This is a great CD. The only problem I have with it is that on some of the selections there is a boy's choir screaming in the background, and this takes away (a bit) from her performance. That said, her best selections are those that are either unaccompanied or those where her voice is not buried. Songs that strike me are - His Name So Sweet, He's Got The Whole World, Were You There, I Wonder as I Wander, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and my all time favourite Summertime. Enough said.
Ray Conniff - We Wish You A Merry Christlmas
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 Ray Conniff - We Wish You A Merry Christlmas
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ASIN: B0000024RK
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Medley: Jolly Old St. Nicholas/ The Little Drummer Boy
  2. Medley: O Holy Night/ We Three Kings Of Orient Are/ Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
  3. Ring Christmas Bells
  4. Medley: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!/ Count Your Blessings/ We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  5. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  6. Medley: The First Noel/ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ O Come, All Ye Faithful/ We Wish A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT MEMORIES.......2007-07-20

MY PARENTS PLAYED THIS ALBUM THE ENTIRE TIME I WAS GROWING UP DURING CHRISTMAS TIME. I LOVED IT. BRIGS BACK FUN TIMES. WHEN I SAW THAT IS WAS AVAILABLE AT AMAZON, I BOUGHT IT RIGHT AWAY. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO LISTENING TO IT.

4 out of 5 stars Christmas With Conniff.......2007-01-27

This is a nice Christmas collection, perfect for easy listening. Most of the music here is arranged in medleys, with "Ring Christmas Bells (Carol of the Bells)" being one of the few stand-alones. It's also my favorite of the lot.

"The Little Drummer Boy", which is arranged as part of the first medley, is another stand-out number. With the exception of its final few seconds it's almost identical to the Harry Simeone Chorale version.

All-in-all, a good bargain buy.

5 out of 5 stars Joyfull X-mas album!.......2007-01-23

This is a must have album for Christmas! Listened to it as a kid during the 70's and have missed it ever since! Very glad I found it on amazon for this X-mas. One gets in a really good mood listening to it! I gladly recommend it to everyone!

5 out of 5 stars A Blast from the Past.......2007-01-17

This was my favorite Christmas album in the 60's and 70's. It's upbeat, "modern" treatment of old standards was attractive to me as a child. Now my kids love it just as much. It brings back good memories!

5 out of 5 stars Holiday music.......2007-01-16

This is one of the most authentic traditional Christmas music I've ever heard. This is a family holiday favorite and will be passed down through the generations of our family.
Christmas Carol
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • My Favourite Christmas CD!
  • Galway Christmas
  • Quality, Choral, Christmas
  • Gorgeous!
 Christmas Carol

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003FAC
Release Date: 1992-10-16

Tracks:

  1. Silent Night
  2. Shephard's Pipe Carol
  3. Air from Suite #3 in D
  4. Fantasia on 'I Saw Three Ships'
  5. Greensleeves
  6. Zither Carol
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  9. Past Three O'clock
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  13. I Wonder as I Wander
  14. Sheep May Safely Graze
  15. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
  16. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My Favourite Christmas CD!.......2006-11-21

This is a great collection of Christmas songs. Although you might not be familiar with several of them, once you hear them you will love them. A perfect recording to play while decorating, or just enjoying the Christmas Tree! Wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars Galway Christmas.......2004-04-14

If you could own one & only one Christmas CD,this would be it!Classic music taking you back to childhood memories.No modern re-worked garbage that keeps coming out these days.Wow,I am really starting to sound old! :)

5 out of 5 stars Quality, Choral, Christmas.......2001-12-08

You don't need to be a flute-lover to enjoy this disc. This is a wonderful compilation of traditional Christmas pieces. Galway plays a few solos, accompanies a few choral pieces, and the choir sings a few pieces on their own as well. Inobtrusive as background music, but still beautiful under scrutiny, this is hands-down my favorite Christmas CD.

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous!.......1999-11-25

I enjoy the combination of flute and choir, and this collection is extraordinary. Galway's sound is superb and the arrangements well done. There was a good blend of classic Christmas music, and classical favorites. I recommend it to my flute students highly.
Heigh-Ho! Mozart
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Delightful Disney Music
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 Heigh-Ho! Mozart

Manufacturer: Delos Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000709
Release Date: 1995-06-16

Tracks:

  1. Colors of the Wind in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Delightful Disney Music.......2007-03-28

These Disney tunes done in the style of classic composers are so much fun. Children and adults alike will enjoy these songs over and over.

5 out of 5 stars Uncle Walt would be quite honored!.......2006-12-20

For many a baby boomer, Walt Disney meant animation. But, besides that, music played an important part in the telling of the story. So interested in music was the animator that he fashioned one of his greatest triumphs ("Fantasia") on the works of the great masters.

Well, Donald Frasier and a bevy of musicians have compiled a wonderful collection of interpretations of familiar Disney tunes, many from Walt's time, along with a few latter day compositions.

Every selection is a winner, destined to make the listener reflect and recall the films from which they came. And if one is familiar with composer whose musical style is "copied" here, the album is a treasure.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD.......2006-10-04

Being a classical music connoisseur, I often listen to my local public classical radio station to hear the works of the great composers of old and of today. One day the station played "Colors of the Wind" and announced it was from this CD. I fell in love with it. I am a huge Disney fan who has over 350 Disney songs on my iPod. Pretty much the only music I listen to is either classical or Disney. And having them combined makes this CD euphoria for the ears.

Each song is in the style of a different classical composer, and usually in the style of one of their more specific songs. One with a trained ear will hear chords and melodies in almost perfect similitude of the original.

I can listen to this CD over and over and never get bored. How could you be bored when you're hearing all of your favorite old Disney songs in a new exciting way?

4 out of 5 stars sleeping to Disney.......2006-07-30

I am really pleased that there is a classical music cd that has only Disney classics so that I can play them for my infant daughter while she sleeps. We are big Disney fans and it's fun to play these instead of the regular classical music. They sound just like the original songs. I would have given 5 stars but I wish they would have had all instrumental music, one of the songs has a choir singing, but it still sound good.

5 out of 5 stars this is a treasure.......2003-05-11

Disney music is always uplifting. Classical music is beautiful. Combine the two - and you get THIS! "Colors of the Wind" is glorious, followed by the enchanting title track. "Beauty and the Beast" is true to the romance of the original. "The Second Star to the Right" is magical. Everything is awesome - and flawless. I initially bought this because I love The Main Street Electrical Parade music, and that is definiely a highlight here - but so are ALL the other songs! This is GOOD STUFF! It is so excellent that it can be a very beneficial introduction to classical music - for kids AND adults.
The Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • WOW!!!
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  • Good Stuff!
 The Christmas Album
The Canadian Brass , Franz Xaver Gruber , George Frideric Handel , Jr. Hopkins John Henry , William James Kirkpatrick , Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych , Felix Mendelssohn , James Pierpont , Michael Praetorius , Ward Swingle , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Christmas Traditional , John Francis Wade , Anonymous , and Lydia Adams
Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000412W
Release Date: 1990-08-10

Tracks:

  1. A Visit From St. Nicholas
  2. Carol Of The Bells
  3. Away In A Manger
  4. Jingle Bells
  5. The First Nowell
  6. Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
  7. We Three Kings
  8. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
  9. Coventry Carol
  10. D'ou veins-tu, bergere
  11. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  12. Oh Come, Immanuel
  13. I Wonder As I Wander
  14. What Child Is This?
  15. La cloche de Noel
  16. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  17. Noel Nouvelet
  18. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  19. Silent Night
  20. Good King Wenceslas
  21. Hallelujah Chorus
  22. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
  23. O Come, All Ye Faithful

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WOW!!!.......2007-03-26

What has not been said about the Canadian Brass? The album is a wonderful blend of brass and voices. I especaily appreciate the non-traditional selections. It is a heart warmer.

5 out of 5 stars The Best of The Best.......2004-12-15

Just be sure to buy this version (18 tracks) rather than what appears to be a very pared-down later issue (same cover, only about half a dozen tracks).

This is by far the best holiday album I have ever heard. I am a double-reed player and I must take issue with the complaints about intonation and musicianship by the one negative reviewer on this page. The song selection, mix of secular and religious, mix of serious and light, mix of familiar/less heard - Good as driving music, gift wrapping, or sing-along. This is the Holiday CD I listen to year round. If you are looking for ONE CD to buy for the season- for your collection or as a gift- This is it!

2 out of 5 stars You can find better.......2004-11-24

Lousy musicianship here, frankly-- missed notes and poor intonation. I was hugely disappointed when I heard this album. Greatly recommend A Festival of Carols in Brass (Philadelphia Brass Ensemble) instead, which is pure joy for the listener.

5 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Album.......2003-11-05

I've had this particular Canadian Brass album for so long that I have it on cassette! But it's become a classic family Christmas album for us. It's a great addition to any Christmas, especially as background music. It's very calming and just plain good. I can't imagine my Christmas without it.

5 out of 5 stars Good Stuff!.......2000-12-12

This is yet another top-notch Canadian Brass Christmas album. These guys, once again, demonstrate why they are the best in the world at what they do. With the addition of the fine choral singing by the Iseler Singers, this is the complete Christmas CD, one you'll never get tired of year after year. Buy it!
Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great for Sinatraphiles, if not keep an open mind
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  • Wonderful Memories
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 Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas
Frank Sinatra & the Sinatra Family
Manufacturer: Artanis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002Z781
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. I Wouldn't Trade Christmas - Sinatra Family
  2. It's Such a Lonely Time of Year - Nancy Sinatra
  3. Some Children See Him - Sinatra Family
  4. O Bambino (One Cold and Blessed Winter) - Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra
  5. Bells of Christmas (Greensleeves) - Sinatra Family
  6. Whatever Happened to Christmas? - Frank Sinatra
  7. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Tina Sinatra
  8. Kids - Nancy Sinatra
  9. Christmas Waltz - Frank Sinatra
  10. Twelve Days of Christmas - Sinatra Family

Album Description

Digitally remastered from the original two-track master tapes, this is a reissue of Frank & his family's 1968 Christmas album. On CD for the first time (and on a 24 karat gold disc to boot!), it features the family's vocals accompanied by Nelson Riddle's arrangements. 10 tracks, including 'The 12 Days Of Christmas', 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' and 'T he Bells Of Christmas'. Also features the original cover art, a group shot of Frank, Nancy, Frank Jr. and Tina. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great for Sinatraphiles, if not keep an open mind.......2006-10-24

This album is really a treat for those of us who can't get enough of Sinatra during the holidays. If you don't fall into that category, you may still enjoy it. The truth is, you probably know if you'll like it or not just by looking at it. I got it last year, after hearing some of the cuts from 2004's Christmas Collection. Some would contend that the best of SFWYAMC is sampled on that collection, but I feel the concept works better as a whole. I like the play between family members on the joint efforts, and most of the songs are pleasant. Most people think this is the definitive version of the Christmas Waltz and, although I disagree, I demur. Save this for last in your Sinatra C-mas purchase list, not because it's worse, but simply because if you don't like the others, you certainly won't like this. If you like Frank at the holidays, GET IT NOW, and make up your own mind. I recommend this cd.

3 out of 5 stars Sock it to us, Santa!.......2004-12-13

This is a 24 Karat Gold CD, so it costs more than the average CD. I honestly can't notice any difference in sound quality between gold CDs and regular ones, but maybe that's just me. But gold CD is the only way this album is available, so it's that or nothing. It's a decent album, with Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra and his three kids. Three songs are sung by the whole family, with "I Wouldn't Trade Christmas" being the best one. Frank sings two songs, "Whatever Happened to Christmas?" and a remake of "The Christmas Waltz", both of which are very good. Nancy sings two songs, which are pretty good. Tina sings one song, which is okay. Tina actually sounds a lot like Nancy, but with an untrained voice. Nancy and Tina also sing a duet together, which kind of sounds like Nancy with her voice double tracked. And then there is Frank Jr., who sings the okay "O Bambino". This isn't the greatest Christmas album ever, but it's certainly passable, and Sinatra fans will probably enjoy it.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Memories.......2003-11-15

When I was a kid growing up my dad bought this album on 8-Track tape and I must have played it till the tape broke - O Bambino and The Twelve Days of Christmas just to name a couple - all of the songs are wonderful. I'm so glad I found it again, now my children can enjoy it too (Tradition!)

5 out of 5 stars NANCY Shines On Christmas CD.......2002-11-28

This is a wonderful collection of Christmas Songs as sung by the members of the SINATRA clan. Nancy does a terrific job on her songsand is especially moving on the tune IT'S SUCH A LONELY TIME OF YEAR. She leads the way on songs such as O Bambino (a duet with Tina Sinatra, who does an ok job with her vocals). Frank Sr. of course sings well on THE CHRISTMAS WALTZ and Frank Jr. certainly does a fair job with SOME CHILDREN SEE HIM.But it is Nancy who really makes this CD worth adding to your Christmas CD Collection. It would be nice if Nancy would do a solo Christmas CD but for now, it is great that this CD has been issued.Listen and Enjoy!

4 out of 5 stars Sinatra Family X-mas Available on CD.......2002-11-28

Being a Sinatra fan, I was delighted to find out that the long out of print Sinatra Family Christmas Album was available on CD.
Not your usual holiday fair, but nonetheless, a valuable gem for Sinatra fans. Standouts include Jimmy Webb's "Whatever Happened to Christmas" sung by Sinatra senior, "Its Such a Lonely Time of Year" sung by Nancy and "Some Children See Him", sung by Frank Jr. The songs sung by the family are also enjoyable. My least favorite is Cahn and Van Heusen's adaptation of "The 12 Days of Christmas". All and all a delightful holiday treasure for Sinatra fans.

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