Christmas at the Mission

1. Fiesta Navidad - Joy to the World - What Child is This - Los Peces

2. Adeste Fidelis

3. O Holy Night

4. Somos Novios

5. Christmas At the Mission

6. La Golondrina

7. Besame Mucho

8. O Little Town of Bethlehem

9. Do You Hear What I Hear?

10. El Cant Deis Ocell

11. Yuletide Passion

12. Silent Night

13. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

14. Angelic Strings

15. The March of Angels

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Santa Fe native Ruben Romero has had a distinguished career as a Spanish guitarist. Inspired by the musical interests of his older brothers, he studied flamenco guitar in Spain and regularly joins other flamenco artists in public performances and private juergas. He has appeared with the Denver Symphony and Minnesota Orchestra and has been the subject of a musical documentary (Simple Treasures) aired nationwide on PBS. Ruben’s proudest efforts have been as arranger, composer and recording artist. Most of his recordings (over 20 releases to date) are devoted to his original compositions. Underlying his work are traces of the mesmerizing melodies and rhythms that have expressed the joys and sorrows of the gitano soul of his gypsy ancestors. From the lyricism of his heartfelt Lágrimas para Mi Hermano, written in memory of his late brother, accomplished flamenco dancer Vicente Romero, to the driving energy of his rumbas, Ruben’s engaging style has distinguished him as one of the primary innovators of the Santa Fe Sound. Recent recordings featuring guest artists such as jazz guitarist Wayne Johnson (Flamenco Flavors) and violinist Robert Notkoff (Las Guitarras de Carmen) showcase Ruben’s gift for collaboration with other accomplished players. And in his most successful CD to date, Flamenco Southwest, he blends his distinctive flamenco style with sounds inspired by the Native American tradition. Recognition of Ruben’s music has broadened with the worldwide success of Gypsy Passion and Gypsy Soul (Narada) where his work is featured with the "Best of the Best New Flamenco" alongside international stars such as Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook, Oscar Lopez and Armik. Through these releases, Ruben has helped introduce innovative flamenco guitar sounds to new listeners around the world. Narada has just included Ruben’s Cathedral Bells: Homenaje a Ruby on its newest compilation Obsession.

Product Description
This medley of holiday songs played by the master Flamenco guitarist Ruben Romero creates a mythical image of what may have been three centuries ago in a new land.

Tracks:

Joy To The World
Opening Dialogue
Animals of Christmas
Donkey Introduction
The King's Limousine
Camels (Dialogue)
We Three Camels
Dog Investigates (Dialogue)
Where is the King
King (Dialogue)
The Lion
The Lion (Dialogue)
Pig Song (funny version)
Is There Anyone Out There?
Pig Exit Dialogue
Angels We Have Heard On High
Angels/"Let's Go" dialogue
O' Come All Ye Animals
Stable Dialogue
Away In A Manger/Silent Night (@1:00)
Manger Dialogue
Greatest Christmas
Good News Dialogue
King Of the Jungle
Joy To The World

Album Description

The Christmas story through the eyes of the Animals of Christmas- joyfully proclaiming "Everyone's welcome because God loves you!" (even the pig & prideful Lion!). A delightful musical experience of humor and heartwarming reverence!

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Christmas Program.......2007-01-09

I bought this product for my Girl Scout troop to do a Christmas Program and the girls loved it. The song were great and upbeat. The skit was from an animals point of view of the birth of Jesus and it was just great. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.

The best! Absolutely brilliant........2002-11-24

'The Christmas Animals' we all feel is absolutely brilliant. We will definitely use it all Christmas long. It is a tremendous cd and we all love it.
It's is simple for anyone to enjoy, and the lines & songs are great for kids to learn fast. The whole "animal idea" has a new twist. It was funny, and the story content was wonderful.
I would love to do it with a school or church choir or drama team. It has everything I'd look for, and believe me, the whole "search process" for USABLE/DO-ABLE children's music is quite difficult.
Another thing I loved is-the songs are easily adaptable to Spanish...which is very hard usually.
I love Christmas Animals! What a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary!

Great Christmas Entertainment!..........2002-06-22

What an fun, interesting, clever, heartwarming Christmas play. I could really see this being made into a major animated feature. Everybody in our family really enjoyed it and started to see Christmas in a much deeper light. I recommend it with all my heart.

Average customer rating:

A new tradition

Christmas at the Mission

Manufacturer: Ruben Romero Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000U38TA
Release Date: 2000-06-30

Tracks:

Fiesta Navidad - Joy to the World - What Child is This - Los Peces
Adeste Fidelis
O Holy Night
Somos Novios
Christmas At the Mission
La Golondrina
Besame Mucho
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Do You Hear What I Hear?
El Cant Deis Ocell
Yuletide Passion
Silent Night
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Angelic Strings
The March of Angels

Album Description

This medley of holiday songs played by the master Flamenco guitarist Ruben Romero creates a mythical image of what may have been three centuries ago in a new land.

Customer Reviews:

A new tradition.......2006-12-19

This is such an enjoyable CD. It is a welcome alternative when you think one more hearing of "Jingle Bells" will make your head explode.

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