Avalon puts Christ back into Christmas
346455
This is a great christmas CD.. By far my favorite.. I could listen to this CD all the time... I never get tired of it.. I love the first track Joy and the song Light a candle.. those tracks are so amazing..
If you ever want to get back into the Christmas spirit.. buy this cd.. is will put the true meaning of christmas into your soul and make the holiday truly what is was meant to be...
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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.
2210519
One of my favourite things about this book was the reference to the birth of Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas.  This was a great story about the romance between Elise and Jason.
214855
The selections have been carefully chosen and sequenced, and the result is musically and spiritually refreshing.  No wall of synth sound, no wailing crescendos . . . Listen to their version of "Coventry Carol", and then the whimsical "The Christians and the Pagans," for a deeper take on the usual Christmas story. Highly recommended.
3465772
I love this CD! Its great year-round; some of it is Christmas music, some seems to me like worship/praise.  Its not Christmas without The Gift Goes On for me and my family!
4262336
It sounds beautifully during Advent and Christmas Eve and Day. Enjoyed the single Villancico-like pieces and the parts of the Christmas Mass. Sung in Latin and Old German mostly.
2192283
What a joy it is to see and hear Ashley perform live at the Masses at Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne, Florida, as he did this morning with both guitar & piano accompaniment, to his rendition of Mary's "Magnificat" from Luke's gospel for today, the Fourth Sunday of Advent in the Christian calendar, as we anxiously await & anticipate the arrival of her Son, our Messiah, Jesus Christ!!
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WOW! I just saw the live show 12/15/00. Those of you who are Christian and also like to rock out must see TSO! Even if you aren't Christian and you just like to see awesome musicians this show is excellent. The themes are mostly based on the birth of Christ our Lord and Savior. I missed out last year and was lucky to get some tickets this year. They had an eight piece string section with a drummer, lead electric guitar, jazz guitar, bass guitar, 2 keyboards, and several vocalists. They blend traditional Christmas melodies with rock in a way that sounds incredible. Besides the predominantly rock elements you also get some blues, jazz, and soul thrown in. It really is spectacular. They have a tremendous light show and they all came out after the show to say "hi" and sign autos. If you have never heard of them them you should start with their first CD called "Christmas Eve and Other Stories." The CD's are good but the live show reaches a higher level. They also have a CD based on the works of Beethoven which I haven't heard yet but I'm sure it will be just as good. Anyway, I can't rate the live show high enough and it is a must see if you get the chance.
3882355
Christmas sung a very different way - an angel singing !!!  I encourage everyone to get this CD for the holidays.
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On one quiet night, creation whispered a secret.  Grass and bees, robins and trees all spread the word.  Sheep told their young while angels sang the song to the shepherds.  Hushed news of a miracle echoed to the ends of the earth.  The moment had come.  The long-awaited child has arrived!  Creation cried out in celebration, but only a few people heard.  Only a few joined nature's chorus, a song in praise of the newborn King.

Song of Stars is a beautiful rendition of the greatest story ever told; The birth of Jesus Christ!  Excitement builds as the animals and the earth eagerly awaits the coming of the messiah as a baby.  The beautiful illustrations and adorning words allow the reader to feel the exuberance of the coming of our Savior.

This is the perfect book for this Christmas season and reminds our littlest humans what the true meaning of Christmas is.

The BookLook Bloggers book review program provided this complimentary copy for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.
4052644
The best Advent/Christmas CD I've heard in many years...was given it as a gift and have purchased more from Amazon to share the joy!
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A sweet and wonderful story that truly reminds us that"Jesus is the reason for the season." My children and I thoroughly  enjoyed it:)
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I received this cd as a christmas present....and when i opened it i must say that it disappointed me...however i have been listening to it more and more and slowly and slowly these songs have become very awesome...I guess they grow on you...But Avalon has failed to disappoint me again...My favorite song on the album is "Oxygen"...I think it has the best tune and beat and has been remixed the best...However "A Maze of Grace" runs a very close second followed by "Undeniably You"...I also like the song "Make it last forever" because the editors have made it sound like a r&b song....very very awesome.....If you are Avalon and you are reading this...please please make another trip down to cajun country!!
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This is a very nice way to teach Children about the real meaning of Christmas.  It was delivered on time.  It is a well made toy and gives little children a hands on experience about the birth of Jesus.
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Christmas Album 2 is a very good CD - a nice addition to The Barra MacNeils' original Christmas Album 1 cd.  Although I think their original cd is above and beyond this cd, the two together make for very enjoyable Christmas/seasonal tunes.  If you do not own their earlier Christmas Album - buy that one first!  Then, if you enjoy that type of music, try this cd.

I really enjoy the harmonies, Celtic instruments and Cape Breton flavor of these selections.  You can almost feel like you are a part of the onset of winter in Canada and away from the hustle-and-bustle of the USA holiday.  In "The Gathering Set" and "Christmas Ceilidh", it feels like you're listening to the fiddle while sitting at a cheery, warm fireplace - mesmorizing.  And the music of "Dancing Angles" plays lightly like new snowflakes falling.  Very beautiful seasonal music which takes you to another frame-of-mind place.
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This CD is a combination of quotes from the Bible, orchestral and choral music.  There are lovely renditions of favorite Christmas hymns or carols, combined with stirring music I have not heard before.  Inspiring and very beautiful .  It has been playing continually in my car as I go about my Christmas shopping and errands.  Perfect way to keep me focused on the reason Christmas is joy to the world.
4692005
The perfect addition to a Christmas collection.  It reminds us of the importance of "believing" - not only in others but of oneself.  This story makes the spirit of "Christmas-giving" very real.