A FEEL GOOD ALBUM OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT ONE CAN LISTEN TO ...
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A FEEL GOOD ALBUM OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT ONE CAN LISTEN TO WHEN ONE WANTS TO INSTEAD OF STUPID PARODY SONGS OR TOO OFT REPEATED CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOUND ON COMMERCIAL VENUES
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Wonderful Christmas Music !!!!  Great Sound !!!! Gets you in the Christmas Spirit
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This is a joyful Christmas CD that will lift your spirits. Many different performers participate with the talented Michael Smith, composer
There are great duets with many country artists, some of which appeared on the Country Christmas special with Jennifer Nettles this December. You will hear some old favorites and some newer compositions, and be in a festive mood after listening.
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This is not an album of chorals and religous music. It is a an album that you have a glass of eggnog with and sit in front of the fire with your friends. Its mellow and bright at the same time and for me exemplifies the old fashioned Christmas.
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This album is still one of my all-time favorite Christmas albums.  Karen Carpenter's mellow voice caresses the standard Christmas songs in a way that evokes home and family.
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My family loves this new Christmas album, it puts a new twist on old favorites and has new songs we ALL enjoy
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I don't have a long history of listening to Percy Faith's Christmas music, like some of the other commenters, but in recent years, I found that I always enjoyed his music when I heard it on one of XM's Christmas channels.  While "easy listening" music seemed a bit dull to me when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s, I now find that it's very enjoyable in its Christmas guise, and Percy Faith is one of the best practitioners in that genre.  His arrangements of these familiar holiday tunes are interesting enough to keep your attention, but are relaxed in a way that'll allow you to wind down after a hard day while listening to some beloved Christmas songs.
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This is a reasonably good mix of old and new Christmas tunes. Good for listening to in the background of various holiday activities.
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This is an essential album for your Christmas library.  Every cut is enjoyable; very mellow album, with a nice mix of familiar and less-familiar pieces, arranged for guitar and other instruments.  It's the kind of CD you can listen to over and over again, and never get tired of it.
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This is a delightful album of Christmas music played on a dulcimer. It's mellow and very tasteful. I've listened to it several times already and it improves with each listening.
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Every year, the musical world is flooded with Christmas CDs from musical artists. Artists come into the studio; crank out the same tired carols, maybe a religious hymn or two; and leave having earned a quick buck from easy record sales. Yes, this is just a generalization, but it is rare to hear a sense of awe or amazement at this holy time of year when Christ became man for us. If you are looking for that powerful experience you should get from hearing Christmas music, look no further than Christmas in Harvard Square.

Christmas in Harvard Square is the debut album release of The Boys of St. Paul's Choir School. Some schools say, "We are a school with a choir." St. Paul's proudly states, "We are a choir with a school." The reason for this is the music permeates every facet of the school. It is not just some after school activity, but it is the heartbeat of the school. St. Paul's Choir School was founded in 1963, so this album is being released "as part of their initiative for the New Evangelization and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school." It's remarkable that children this young are participating in the New Evangelization, but it just goes to show you that you're never to young to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

There is a nice variety of Christmas music among these 19 tracks. You have English tracks and Latin tracks; traditional songs and modern songs; songs you recognize, like "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and songs you might have never heard of, like "Jesus Christ The Apple Tree." No matter what type of Christmas music you like, you will find something on this album for you, and all of it is beautifully sung. I would go so far as to say that I was blown away by these young boys' voices. You would never guess from hearing them that they were so young, because they sing well above their age.

I am very pleased to add another CD to my growing collection of Liturgical Seasons CDs. Christmas in Harvard Square is a perfect complement to Advent at Ephesus and Lent at Ephesus. Now, I just need an Easter album, and I'm all set. What about Ordinary Time, you say? Well, since it's the longest season, you need several albums for that, and I have Angels and Saints at Ephesus and Mater Eucharistae. I have also heard that an album on The Rosary is coming out in November! We are truly blessed with all of this Catholic music that is so readily available now, and I look forward to seeing what else lies in store in the future.
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As we all know, the market is glutted with stars making Christmas albums.  Since the dawn of the big band era, artists of all kinds have offered us their Christmas cheer.  Dan Fogelberg waited a long time before joining the crowd, and as expected, Dan veers away from the expected and offers us a sampling of some familiar older carols and some melodic originals and instrumentals.  His voice does have the rough edges that come after years of singing and traveling in smoke-filled bars, etc., but it's still emotional and enjoyable.  Even Dan can make the usually monotonous "We Three Kings" sound refreshing and heartfelt.  Likewise, the little known "In the Bleak Midwinter" is a beautiful song of the season.
By sticking to the baroque/classical/folk motif, Dan gives us an album that can truly reflect the real reason for the season and bring some enjoyable music into our Christmas CD collection!
Merry Christmas, Dan.
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This review is from: We Three Kings (MP3 Music)
Meditative and reverent, this collection of variations of well-loved Christmas carols is a thoughtful addition to anyone's Christmas listening. The deliberate pacing of And They Beheld Him serves as an antidote to the Christmas rush and tumble. The familiarity of the tunes on this album is one of its delights, while Gruenberg's improvisations lead the listener to places in the heart that are as joyful as they are surprising.
This album would be a lovely gift for anyone, from a new baby to anyone who you would like to introduce to or remind of the wonder of the Christmas season. Comfort and joy indeed.
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What a great Christmas album. All the artists on this record did really good renditions of holiday classics. If you really want to get into the holiday spirit this will move you in a good and positive way. Every song is uplifting. I have found my new holiday album for Christmas present & future. I loved it.
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This is probably my favorite Christmas album released this season, the music is heartfelt and perfect for this time of year. The album is pressed on beautiful red vinyl and the sound quality is superb. I have listened to this album in its entirety 4 times already and have yet to tire of it, excellent arrangements of Christmas classics and  new holiday tunes.
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This beautifully arranged CD features traditional and new Christmas carols that are a delight to hear. My favorites were Gaudete, a very old carol brought to life by Terence P. Minogue, and the new Advent Song, a reverent, lyrical tribute to the season. Listen to this album with the Christmas tree lights illuminating the room, and sip some hot chocolate or a glass of wine as you enjoy this wonderful music, so evocative of the true meaning of Christmas.
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my favorite christmas album; poetic and evocative.