Sounds of Christmas

Sounds of Christmas

Sounds of Christmas

ASIN: B00000G4LW

Track Listings
 
1. Christmas Song
2. Joy to the World
3. Away in a Manger
4. First Noel
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
6. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
7. We Three Kings
8. Silent Night
9. O Little Town of Bethlehem
10. O Come All Ye Faithful
11. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
12. O Holy Night

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Sounds of the Season: The John Legend Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Legend's a Legend
 Sounds of the Season: The John Legend Collection
John Legend
Manufacturer: Sony Music Entertainment
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ASIN: B000LMEK5I

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Holiday Christmas collection featuring 4 new recordings: 1. Let It Snow 2. O Holy Night 3. Jesus, What a Wonderful Child 4. Winter Wonderland 5. It Don't Have to Change 6. What a Wonderful World

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Legend's a Legend.......2007-01-01

This brief Christmas sampler is more moving and entertaining than a dozen over-produced CDs from our favorite artists. The four piano-voiced cuts are the greatest, but the inclusion of "It Don't Have to Change" from "Get Lifted", featuring the Stephens family, is an exquisite and totally appropriate choice to include on this heartfelt CD. Legend's "What a Wonderful World" pays tribute to the great Ray Charles while interpreting it as a Christmas treat. John Legend has many more treats to give us in his future. What a wonderful Christmas album.
Sounds of the Season
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Enya at her finest
  • Sounds of the Season by Enya
  • The Magic of Enya...
 Sounds of the Season
Enya
Manufacturer: Rhino
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000KQHUUW

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6-track EP subtitled 'The Enya collection'. This exclusive CD features a collection of Holiday songs including 4 new recordings - produced in conjunction with NBC. Track Listing: 1. Adestes Fideles 2. The Magic Of The Night 3. We Wish You A Merry Christmas 4. Christmas Secrets 5. Amid The Falling Snow 6. Oiche Chiun (Silent Night)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Enya at her finest.......2007-05-14

Oh, my goodness, what a HAUNTINGLY, beautiful cd this is!! I couldn't stop playing it during the holiday season last year.....Simply a MUST for any Enya fan.

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5 out of 5 stars Sounds of the Season by Enya.......2006-12-01

Needless to say, I was impressed with this CD by Enya. As soon as I found out on the Enya website that another Enya CD was being released, I quickly purchased Sounds of the Season. Enya's rendition of Adeste Fideles is wonderful, and Magic of the Night has to be my favorite single on this CD.

4 out of 5 stars The Magic of Enya..........2006-11-21

If for nothing else, buy this for Enya's rendition of "Adeste, Fideles". It's a great addition to the holiday. Funny that a proper Christmas album has yet to be done - Enya's music fits so well into the winter months. Her melodies definitely warm things up.

Among the remaining traditional carols ("We Wish You A Merry Christmas" & the now classic, "Oíche Chiúin"), we get 2 original seasonal pieces.

"The Magic of the Night" has that Enya vibe we all know and love. Full of layered stings in a staccato waltz time. The perfect background for trimming the tree or the soundtrack to your holiday gathering.

"Christmas Secrets" is a sweet, delicate ballad. There is a longing for that special someone you're missing. With hope that distance won't keep you apart for Christmas: "So I am waiting here for you. If you don't come, what will I do? Who shall I tell my secrets to?"

Addtionally, "Amid the Falling Snow" shows up. It is lifted from 2005's "Amarantine."




The Virgin's Lament (Caoineadhi Na Maighdine)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Gaelic Treasure!
  • Least liked of three
  • A Cool Waterfall Melting the Knots of the Mind
  • Exquisite Gaelic plainsong
  • Wonderful
 The Virgin's Lament (Caoineadhi Na Maighdine)

Manufacturer: Sounds True Direct
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ASIN: B00000BIB4
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

  1. Caoineadh Mhuire (Mary's Keen)
  2. Gol Na DTri Muire (The Weeping Of The Three Marys)
  3. The Darkest Midnight
  4. Seacht NDolas Na Maighdine Muire Uibh Rathach (The Seven Sarrows Of The Virgin Mary I)
  5. An Bhainis Phosta A Bhi I GCana (The Wedding Feast At Cana)
  6. Seacht NDolas Na Maighdine Muire (The Seven Sorrows Of The Virgin Mary II)
  7. An Caoineadh (The Keen)
  8. Caoineadh Na HAoine (Friday Lament)
  9. Posadh Naofa Cana (The Holy Wedding At Cana)
  10. Destera Domini (The Lord's Right Hand)
  11. Caoneadhi Na Maighdine (The Blessed Virgin's Keening)

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The union between the well-respected Irish singer Nóirín Ní Riain and the monks of Glenstal is a perfect one. Ní Riain's lovely soprano tenderly chimes over the monks' deeper vocal blanket as they sing medieval Celtic religious songs in the sean nos or "old style" tradition--subtly varying enunciation and tempo. Singing in Gaelic and Latin Gregorian plainchant, Ní Riain delicately wavers and flies throughout Limerick's Glenstal Abbey, creating an angelic and purely holy atmosphere. On closer listen, it's actually the Glenstal monks who occasionally have trouble keeping up with Ní Riain's vocal mastery--though their lower, male voices provide a refreshing, grounding counterpart to her delicate, high tone. The last track, "The Blessed Virgin's Keening," offers a particular highlight of the extraordinary call-and-response littered throughout this album. One of the Glenstal monks takes the solo male vocal and the result is a lovely, repetitive, masslike conclusion to the CD. Ní Riain has also authored books on Celtic culture and Gregorian chant. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Gaelic Treasure!.......2004-09-15

A wonderful work: a unique blend of traditional spiritual Gaelic songs against a backdrop of Gregorian chant(also in Gaelic!)....a truly unique work. It is a feast for the ears as well as the mind. Close your eyes and you will see the beauty and mystery of the Emerald isle.Pity that its only 41 minutes.........

4 out of 5 stars Least liked of three.......2001-10-27

I bought this cd after listening and loving Noirin's other music. Enya eat your heart out.... Noirin's voice and her ability to portray her emotions thru the Gaelic is sheer heaven.

5 out of 5 stars A Cool Waterfall Melting the Knots of the Mind.......2001-05-20

This exqusite CD is a threshold into a finer level of existance. As a yoga teacher I have found it to be a lovely adjunct to practice as the melodies pour through the brain and liquify any tensions as they soak and gracefully melt through the spine, through the whole nervous system. With even a shred of attention on this profound music your whole awareness will settle into that sacred space of your own being, Being Itself. This CD is a masterpiece.

5 out of 5 stars Exquisite Gaelic plainsong.......2000-06-08

The 11 1/2 minute final track - "The Blessed Virgin's Keening" - is sufficient justification for this album. The monks of Glenstal are superb in this antiphonal (call & response) plainsong sung in Gaelic. It is repetitive but never boring as there are constantly subtle changes keeping the listener's interest. "Mary's Keening" which begins the album is a perfect counterpoint to the final piece. "The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary" is probably the most recognized piece on the album - and again an excellent rendition. There are no poor tracks - give this a listen and I'm sure you'll want an encore.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......1999-07-31

The music is beautiful and lulling, and her voice is pure and feminine in a hauntingly lovely way. I found this music to be spiritually inspirational and utterly peaceful. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Celtic music, Gregogorian chants, spiritual music, or a pure soprano voice.
Sounds of the Season, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful CD
  • A Christmas Favorite
  • Appropriate Title
  • My all-time favorite Christmas music.
  • Favorite holiday recording
 Sounds of the Season, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B000003JLD
Release Date: 1994-05-05

Tracks:

  1. Deck the Hall/Ding Dong, Merrily on High
  2. Wexford Carol
  3. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
  4. Gower Wassail
  5. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel/Masters in This Hall
  6. Baloo Lammy
  7. Joy to the World/Here We Come A-Wassailling
  8. Christmas Eve Is Here/Fum, Fum, Fum/Christmas Eve Reel
  9. Il Est Nring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
  10. What Child Is This?
  11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
  12. Personent Hodie
  13. I Saw Three Ships
  14. Angels We Have Heard on High
  15. Scotch Mist/Marquis of Huntley's Strathspey
  16. Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
  17. Mioss Patterson/Johnny's Gone to France
  18. Bridget Cruise
  19. Ductia
  20. Parson's Farewell

Album Description

Timeless carols are reborn with a Celtic spirit in chamber folk arrangements performed on hammered dulcimer with Celtic harp, recorders, cittern, violin, mandolin, guitar, concertina, viola da gamba and hand drums. Contains 20 additional bonus tracks of Celtic music from the CD- Traditions, MM104.Also see Sounds of the Season II- its companion CD with the same Celtic/Early Music cross-over sounds. One of the first recordings to hit the market reflecting the perfect chamber folk blend and sound for Christmas. What's new under the Musical Christmas Tree? This is it! Listen to this recording- which is one of the first and still continues to be the bestselling Celtic Christmas recording around each season.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2007-01-25

This CD has become the traditional music for our Christmas morning festivities. The dulcimer is played expertly, and the selection of songs is diverse and instrument appropriate. Because it is instrumental only, it can serve as nice background music for any holiday occassion. This has been our family's favorite holiday CD since we first acquired it four or five years ago.

5 out of 5 stars A Christmas Favorite.......2006-12-04

This is a wonderful album which we have listened to for years. The variety of tunes is enjoyable. It makes a great Christmas gift, as well.

5 out of 5 stars Appropriate Title.......2003-10-05

Unfortunately, many people - especially those who are employed in the record stores - would probably consider this 'New Age' or E/Z Listening Christmas music. That's because most of those record store people do not know their musical history. Nor do they probably care to as long as they have the so called holiday music of Mariah Carey and the like to dilute their senses.
This collection by Ms. Sansone is just one in a long line of Old World style Christmas Music (see my other reviews for more of this type of music) that is pretty much only available at Amazon. It's a great introduction to this type of instrumental Christmas music for those who want to get their feet wet, mainly because many of the wonderful well-known tunes are here: Deck The Halls, Joy To The World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, etc. But it's the not-so-well-known tunes that really jump out at you, such as Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance, Wexford Carol, Gower Wassail, and Baloo Lammy. After a few listens you'll begin to recognize and anticipate these lesser known songs every bit as much as the popular ones. By the end of the Season you'll be scouring Amazon for more of this style of music - it becomes an addiction. Just ask anyone who collects it! Next thing you know you'll be playing it for your friends, who of course, will want copies of THEIR own. Then you realize something: you've been spending your Holiday Season listening almost exclusively to this Old World Christmas Music and you're not sick of it! And you don't even miss Santa Claus Is Coming To Town or Feliz Navidad or so many of the other over-played carols! Because you now have fresh Christmas music to give you the spirit.
A fine collection to brighten the Holidays.

5 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite Christmas music........2001-12-15

Hammered dulcimer lends a magical, peaceful quality to the holiday spirit in the air. Throw on the Christmas tree lights, mull some cider and kick up your heels (either in a jig or on an ottoman!)to these uplifting, instrumental versions of traditional carols. Mixed in are wonderful medleys of melodies that round out the cast of regulars perfectly: #9 ("Il Est Ne/Jeannette Isabella) brightens my mood every time I hear it.

5 out of 5 stars Favorite holiday recording.......2000-01-05

Maggie Sansone's Sounds of the Seasons is an absolutely sensational recording. After listening to it every year I just enjoy it more and more. You will love it!
A Dog's Christmas - Holiday Songs with Dog Bark Sounds
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    		A Dog's Christmas - Holiday Songs with Dog Bark Sounds
    Happy Holiday Howlers
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    ASIN: B000BVNX9I
    Release Date: 2005-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Deck the Halls
    2. Good King Wenceslas
    3. Silent Night
    4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
    5. O Little Town of Bethlehem
    6. Joy to the World
    7. Jolly Old St. Nicholas
    8. O Come All Ye Faithful
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    10. First Noel
    11. Up on the Housetop
    12. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
    13. Jingle Bells
    14. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
    15. We Three Kings
    16. Away in a Manger
    17. O Christmas Tree
    18. Angels We Have Heard On High
    19. O Holy Night
    20. What Child Is This
    21. Auld Lang Syne
    22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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    Your favorite traditional Christmas holiday songs sung by barking dogs. Ruffs, barks and growls to make your friends howl with laughter. Includes traditional orchestral arrangements so no one listening will know it's a gag gift CD until the barking starts. Performed by the Happy Holiday Howlers.
    Joy to the World
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Perfect for the Season
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    		 Joy to the World

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    ASIN: B000003QWB
    Release Date: 1994-06-07

    Tracks:

    1. The Nutcracker Ste: Miniature Ov - London Festival Orch
    2. The Nutcracker Ste: March - London Festival Orch
    3. The Nutcracker Ste: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy - London Festival Orch
    4. The Nutcracker Ste: Russian Dance: Trepak - London Festival Orch
    5. The Nutcracker Ste: Arabian Dance - London Festival Orch
    6. The Nutcracker Ste: Chinese Dance - London Festival Orch
    7. The Nutcracker Ste: Dance Of The Mirlitons - London Festival Orch
    8. The Nutcracker Ste: Walts Of The Flowers - London Festival Orch
    9. Carol Of The Bells - London Festival Orch
    10. Sleighride - Rochester Pops Orch
    11. Ov To Hansel And Gretel - London Festival Orch
    12. Three German Dances: Sleighride - Rochester Pops Orch
    13. Angels We Have Heard On High: Vars - Lyn Larsen
    14. Snowdrops Waltz - Rochester Pops
    15. Babes In Toyland: March - Rochester Pops
    16. A Scottish Carol - Lyn Larsen
    17. Mount Of Olives: 'Hallelujah!' - Carlo Curley/Chm Chr Of Grand Rapids
    18. Thais: Meditation - Lyn Larsen/Carlo Curley
    19. Choral, Sym No.9 in d: Finale - Chor

    Tracks:

    1. Messiah-Part One: Ov - Royal Choral Society
    2. Messiah-Part One: Comfort Ye - Royal Choral Society
    3. Messiah-Part One: Every Valley - Royal Choral Society
    4. Messiah-Part One: And The Glory Of The Lord - Royal Choral Society
    5. Messiah-Part One: Thus Saith The Lord Of Hosts - Royal Choral Society
    6. Messiah-Part One: But Who May Abide - Royal Choral Society
    7. Messiah-Part One: And He Shall Purify - Royal Choral Society
    8. Messiah-Part One: Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive - Royal Choral Society
    9. Messiah-Part One: For Behold! Darkness Shall Cover The Earth - Royal Choral Society
    10. Messiah-Part One: The People That Walked In Darkness - Royal Choral Society
    11. Messiah-Part One: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion - Royal Choral Society
    12. Messiah-Part One: He Shall Feed His Flock - Royal Choral Society
    13. Messiah-Part One: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Royal Choral Society

    Tracks:

    1. Messiah-Part Two: For Unto Us A Child Is Born - Royal Choral Society
    2. Messiah-Part Two: And Suddenly There Was With The Angel A Multitude - Royal Choral Society
    3. Messiah-Part Two: Glory To God - Royal Choral Society
    4. Messiah-Part Two: Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion - Royal Choral Society
    5. Messiah-Part Two: His Yoke Is Easy - Royal Choral Society
    6. Messiah-Part Two: Behold The Lamb Of God - Royal Choral Society
    7. Messiah-Part Two: He Was Despised - Royal Choral Society
    8. Messiah-Part Two: All We, Like Sheep - Royal Choral Society
    9. Messiah-Part Two: Hallelujah! - Royal Choral Society
    10. Messiah-Part Two: The Tpt Shall Sound - Royal Choral Society
    11. Messiah-Part Two: Amen - Royal Choral Society

    Tracks:

    1. Hymns Of Christmas: Joy To The World - Irish Promenade Orch
    2. Hymns Of Christmas: In Dulci Jubilo - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    3. Hymns Of Christmas: Away In The Manger - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    4. Hymns Of Christmas: Sans Day Carol - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    5. Hymns Of Christmas: Adeste Fidelis - Irish Promenade Orch
    6. Hymns Of Christmas: Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    7. Hymns Of Christmas: Born On Earth The Divine Christ Child - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    8. Hymns Of Christmas: Down On Yon Forest - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    9. Hymns Of Christmas: I Saw Three Ships - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    10. Hymns Of Christmas: Fant on 'Greensleeves' - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    11. Hymns Of Christmas: Silent Night - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    12. Hymns Of Christmas: O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Irish Promenade Orch
    13. Hymns Of Christmas: Jesu, Thou The Virgin Born - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    14. Hymns Of Christmas: Savior Of The World Is Born - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    15. Hymns Of Christmas: The First Nowell - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    16. Hymns Of Christmas: On Christmas Night - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    17. Hymns Of Christmas: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Plymouth Festival Orch & Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    18. Hymns Of Christmas: Little Drummer Boy - Irish Promenade Orch
    19. Hymns Of Christmas: How Brightly Shown The Morning Star - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    20. Hymns Of Christmas: God Is Born - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    21. Hymns Of Christmas: In Nightly Stillness - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    22. Hymns Of Christmas: O Holy Night - Irish Promenade Orch
    23. Hymns Of Christmas: In The Manger - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    24. Hymns Of Christmas: Lullay, Dear Jesus - Chor/Bel Canto Voices
    25. Hymns Of Christmas: Merrily To Bethlehem - Chor/Bel Canto Voices

    Tracks:

    1. A Baroque Christmas: Christmas Oratorio: Sinf/The Four Seasons: Winter - Stuttgart RSO
    2. A Baroque Christmas: Allegro Non Molto - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
    3. A Baroque Christmas: Largo - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
    4. A Baroque Christmas: Allegro - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
    5. A Baroque Christmas: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - St. Louis Brass Qt
    6. A Baroque Christmas: Canon in D - London Festival Orch
    7. A Baroque Christmas: Messiah: Sinf - Stuttgart RSO
    8. A Baroque Christmas: Sheep May Safely Graze - Philip Brunelle
    9. A Baroque Christmas: Air On A 'G' Str - RPO
    10. A Baroque Christmas: Samson: Awake The Tpts Lofty Sounds - Carlo Curley/Chm Chr Of Grand Rapids
    11. A Baroque Christmas: Brandenburg, Con No.2 in F: Allegro - Camerata Romana
    12. A Baroque Christmas: Fanfare ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme) - Cathedral Brass
    13. A Baroque Christmas: Arioso For Brass - St. Louis Brass Qt
    14. A Baroque Christmas: Rondeau - Carlo Curley
    15. A Baroque Christmas: Table Music Ov - Camerata Academica Of Salzburg
    16. A Baroque Christmas: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Carlo Curley/Chm Chor Of Grand Rapids
    17. A Baroque Christmas: Joy To The World - Chor

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Season.......2005-11-19

    I purchased this years ago and the enjoyment has grown every Christmas. Handel's Messiah is beautiful, The Nutcracker is a classic and the arrangement of hymns conveys the true wonders of the season. While there is a place for pop carols, these classics should be in every Christian's music library. I loved this so much, I actually purchased a complete replacement set when I lost one of the discs. Certainly an excellent value that any music lover would treasure.

    4 out of 5 stars FOR WHISTLING OR SINGING ALONG.......2003-12-28

    The gifted Richard Hayman (Boston Pops arranger for more than 30 years) offers an interesting collection of holiday favourites. The back cover says "Orchestra and Chorus" - beware, there is no chorus. The sub-title "Philharmomic Symphony Orchestra" is rather pedantic. Why not simply "Richard Hayman and His Orchestra"? The opening and closing numbers are sing-along medleys... the liner notes offer the words. Two Leroy Anderson numbers receive a fair treatment: SLEIGH RIDE and SONG OF THE BELLS, the latter being played rrather slowly. There is a beautiful rendition of MUSIC BOX DANCER, the only version I know that uses the music box. The counter-melody is too loud and takes away the charm of the main theme. A few compositions by the conductor himself. A great collection for tree-trimming, whistling or singing along.
    Dallas Christmas Gala (Hybr)
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Dallas Christmas Gala (Hybr)

      Manufacturer: Delos Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005MHQQ
      Release Date: 2001-11-27
      A Scottish Christmas
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A Celtic Celebration!
      • A truly Celtic Christmas
      • exquisite performances
      • Year round listening
      • Soothing Sounds For The Soul
      		 A Scottish Christmas
      Bonnie Rideout , Maggie Sansone , and Al Petteway
      Manufacturer: Maggie's Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      1. Ancient Noels
      2. A Winter's Night; Christmas in the Great Hall
      3. Scottish Fire
      4. A Scottish Christmas- The Celebration
      5. A Feast of Songs: Holiday Music from the Middle Ages

      ASIN: B000003JMH
      Release Date: 1996-08-20

      Tracks:

      1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman
      2. Here We Come A-Wassailing/Bottom Of The Punch Bowl
      3. Christmas Duanag/Hark The Bonny Christ Church Bells
      4. What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
      5. Rock Thee O' Child/Christ Child's Lullaby
      6. Christmas Carousing/Ale Is Dear/New Christmas
      7. Da' Day Dawis/Christmas Day I' Da Moornin'
      8. Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful)
      9. Baloo, Lammy
      10. Gloomy Winter
      11. The Huntsman's Bag of Grain/Goosegirl's Song/New Year's Day
      12. New Year's Day/On Christmas Night
      13. Yeoman's Carol/Sound Of Sleat
      14. Rorate (Nativity)
      15. All Sons Of Adam
      16. Auld Lang Syne

      Album Description

      Celebrate the many moods of A Scottish Christmas!Traditional Scottish carols, wassail tunes, strathspeys and reels for the celebration of Christmas, Hogmanay & the New Year, featuring Bonnie Rideout on Scottish fiddle, Al Petteway on guitar & cittern, Maggie Sansone on hammered dulcimer, Eric Rigler (the piper on "Braveheart" soundtrack) on Highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes & Uilleann pipes, with Abby cello and percussion.A Scottish Christmas in now a national touring ensemble and this CD recording captures all the sounds and magic of the stage show with performances on Scottish fiddle, viola, hammered dulcimer, guitar, pipes and drums. It was featured on CBS-TV's Sunday Morning and praised as "ancient and infectious...one of the best selling CDs of the season and so compelling no matter what the listener's ancestry." It made The New York Times "Top 10 Holiday Picks" and was featured on both NPR's Performance Today and The Thistle & Shamrock. It was a WAMMI! E winner, "Celtic Recording," Washington Area Musicians Association. Here the THE BRAVEHEART SOUND of Eric Rigler was the piper on Mel Gibson's BRAVEHEART; HOLIDAY FAVORITES WITH A SCOTTISH FLAIR Oh, Come All Ye Faithfull, What Child Is This LIVELY COUNTRY DANCE TUNES FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The Bottom of the Punch Bowl, Ale is Dear and SCOTLAND'S GREATEST MUSICAL GIFT TO THE SEASON: Auld Lang Syne- written by Scotland's Greatest Poet Robert Burns .

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A Celtic Celebration!.......2006-12-06

      What beautiful music! Bonnie Rideout and gang really outdid themselves on this festivious album! Enchanting flutes & bagpipe..and of course gorgeous violin playing. I saw them in concert in Naples on December 4th, 2006 and was very impressed by their skills and talent. Listening to their music makes you feel like you're somewhere on the hills of Scotland! I would definitely recommend everyone to add this album to their music collection.

      5 out of 5 stars A truly Celtic Christmas.......2005-12-19

      Many albums claim to be "Celtic Christmas," but few actually deliver the goods. This one does. It is a collection of traditional Scottish carols, wassail tunes, strathspeys and reels. Nothing synthesized here. No morphing into New Age. Exceptional muscianship, interesting arrangements, authentic sounds fill the album. If you love Scottish and Celtic music, you will love this album. If you hate bagpipes, this is not for you. The hammered dulcimer is beautiful, with an almost music box sound. You get just over 60 minutes of music, definitely your money's worth. I highly recommend this album. Just be aware that it is not for everyone. Listen to some of the clips before purchasing. I am thrilled to have this album in my collection. Many others will feel the same way, but you have to appreciate this style of music to truly appreciate the album. Think of Christmas comes to "Lord of the Rings."

      5 out of 5 stars exquisite performances.......2005-01-25

      A truly beautiful Holiday CD. Even if you are not an afficionado of Celtic music, this is a CD all could enjoy. The performances are thoughtful and beautifully crafted by caring, diligent artists, yet possess the joyous spontaneity that is the hallmark of Celtic music.

      5 out of 5 stars Year round listening.......2004-04-16

      This is a wonderful CD. I listen to it year round when I need to listen to something soothing. Try it--you'll like it.

      5 out of 5 stars Soothing Sounds For The Soul.......2003-12-29

      I recently had the chance to see Bonnie Rideout in concert when they came to Fairbanks AK. Having just moved there recently and not knowing many people, I went to this concert as a way to feel at home. I have grown up on this music and this concert was no diappointment. The musicianship of these performers is unquestionable. They are highly talented, extremely friendly, and undeniably one of the best live shows I have see. The perfection in which the music is played is so wonderful it sounds almost as same as the albulm. I will be following this lady's career, because she is such a joy to see and hear.
      Sounds of the Season, Vol. 2
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Delicate Dulcimer Holiday Treatment
      		 Sounds of the Season, Vol. 2
      Maggie Sansone
      Manufacturer: Maggie's Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
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      1. Sounds of the Season, Vol. 1
      2. Ancient Noels
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      4. Mist and Stone
      5. A Scottish Christmas

      ASIN: B000003JLG
      Release Date: 1994-05-05

      Tracks:

      1. People Look East
      2. Holly and the Ivy
      3. Lord of the Dance (Simple Gifts)
      4. We Three Kings [Medley]
      5. Coventry Carol
      6. Good King Wenceslas
      7. Alle Psallite Cum Luya
      8. First Noel
      9. Away in a Manger
      10. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
      11. Picardy Carol
      12. Silent Night
      13. O Little Town of Bethlehem
      14. I Wonder as I Wander
      15. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
      16. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
      17. Jingle Bells

      Album Description

      An INDIE Nominee for best seasonal album of the year,It was listed in BILLBOARD magazine, and is the perfect christmas all-instrumental music gift for the season. Its the companion CD to the popular Sounds of the Season ( MM103) It's also an example of celtic/chamber ensemble cross-over sounds that blend the energy and drive of traditional music with the variations and harmonies and syncopations found in medieval and renaissance ensemble music.An attractive cover design and its over 55 minutes long!

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Delicate Dulcimer Holiday Treatment.......2000-07-27

      This rendition of familiar and not so familiar carols by hammered dulcimer and other accompanying instruments is nothing if not pleasant. It is particularly effective with respect to the older compositions to which it gives an historic quality, and creates a slightly different but very enjoyable sound. Looking for old wine in different bottles? You've come to the right place.
      Joyful Sounds: A Seasonal Collection
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        		Joyful Sounds: A Seasonal Collection
        Rita MacNeil
        Manufacturer: EMI
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00006L63C
        Release Date: 2007-01-08

        Tracks:

        1. Carollers
        2. Joyful Sounds
        3. Rocking The Cradle
        4. Night To Remember
        5. Once Upon A Christmas (Across Teh Miles Tonight)
        6. Bright Light
        7. Good King Wenceslas
        8. Gift Of Love
        9. Mary Mary
        10. With My Family
        11. When It Comes To Christmas
        12. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
        13. Silent Night
        14. Now The Bells Ring
        15. This Season Will Never Grow Old
        16. Blue Christmas
        17. Christmas Has Meaning
        18. Holly
        19. Mother Mary
        20. Away In A Manger
        21. Christmas At Home
        22. O Holy Night

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        9. The Golden Era 1950-55
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