bachanon Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 while pondering my least favorite christmas songs, i couldn't help but think of my favorite seasonal cd's or singles. so here goes.nat king cole - the christmas songjazz to the worldvince guaraldi trio - a charlie brown christmascarpenters - christmas portraitwindham hill - celtic christmas series, a winter's solstice series, carol's of christmas, george winston - december, piano solomodern mandolin quartet - the nutcracker suitesquirrel nut zippers - christmas caravanglenn miller orchestra - in the christmas mood I & IIthere is also an ella fitzgerald christmas cd that i love. i can't remember the name of it right now. diana krall's christmas cd is on my latest wishlist.anyone have more suggestions for "essential" christmas cds? i'd like to hear what you're listening to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I don't exactly listen to Christmas music now, but when I was a kid my parents had this Perry Como Christmas album that we all loved and played all the time during the Christmas season. It ended up as our family's sort of official Christmas music, so we would even play it during Christmas dinner. Boy, I haven't thought of that in eons. Anyway, for me that would be the essential Christmas CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I love my George Winston CD, it's the one of all the Charlie Brown music and has "Skating" on it. Also, anything by the Ray Conniff singers ("Christmas With Conniff") or The Carpenters. I also love all Christmas hymns, my faves are "O Holy Night" (I think Christian singer Sandi Patti sings it best, brings tears to my eyes) and "Messiah". I could listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's version all season! I don't know who sings it, but there's a version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" on the radio that sounds so folksy and a bit country, and I just love it. It's really neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I have that Carpenters Christmas CD, too. I love the Carpenters. My favorite Christmas CD is "The Sound of Christmas" by the Von Trapp Family (the family which "The Sound of Music" is based). But this year, for no particular reason, I'm not feeling the Christmas spirit. I haven't been listening to that much Christmas music. I don't have much of a desire to do Christmas activities or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 i'm sorry to hear that you're not in the christmas spirit. the kids are getting me revved up. i'm going to have to be careful not to get carried away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Gene Autry Christmas album.& Carol of the Bells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 One of my favorites is a medley of several Christmas carols arranged for choir and orchestra by Gustav Holst entitled "Christmas Day." It incorporates "Good Christians All Rejoice," "The First Noel," and "Come, Ye Lofty." It's an incredible piece of music when performed by a technically skilled choir (it's rather difficult) and full orchestra. There's also a great adaptation for choir and organ with optional handbells which is nice as well.In general, I'm with Parrothead on this one. I really enjoy Christmas hymns, love Handel's "Messiah" (even though much of it is not really Christmas music), and more classical type Christmas music. There are a few pop and jazz Christmas pieces I do love though, like the above mentioned Nat King Cole version of "The Christmas Song". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaG Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Texas Christmas Collection....features Eric Johnson, Willie Nelson, Rusty Weir, etc ...with songs like Ring Chrismas Bells, We Three Kings, Do You Hear What I Hear, The Lord Of The Dance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I hate the Carpenters. They're admitted Canadians! They don't even have the decency to hide it like Alan Thicke or Alex Trebek.Last Christmas I picked up a German choral CD full of Christmas music. It's my current favorite. I'll post the name when I get home.I used to love Trans Siberian Orchestra a few years ago, but I eventually grew tired of the harsh tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I also love all Christmas hymns, my faves are "O Holy Night" (I think Christian singer Sandi Patti sings it best, brings tears to my eyes) and "Messiah". I could listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's version all season! I don't know who sings it, but there's a version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" on the radio that sounds so folksy and a bit country, and I just love it. It's really neat! I love Christmas songs...My favorite is probably "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole. "Do you Hear What I Hear, O Holy Night, etc. (Traditiional songs by Perry Como, Andy Williams, Any Symphony Orchestras). But I do like that folksy version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". I believe it's by Bare Naked Ladies (you know, that Canadian group). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 One of my guilty favorites is "All I Want For Christmas Is You." I think it's by (egads!) Mariah Carey. I started liking it after I saw some movie that it was in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
native_Houstonian Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I love "Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg. You know....Met my old lover at the grocery store - the snow was falling Christmas Eve....I always tear up whenever I hear that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Man, am I going to have a treat for you folks later. I will put a link on here of my all-time FAVORITE Holidays song. Just as soon as I can get to a CPU that I can access youtube on. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 One of my guilty favorites is "All I Want For Christmas Is You." I think it's by (egads!) Mariah Carey. I started liking it after I saw some movie that it was in.I used that for a Christmas video I made with my friend Helia for a party she threw in Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 anyone have more suggestions for "essential" christmas cds? i'd like to hear what you're listening to.Last Christmas - Wham!, and no, I am not ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) nat king cole - the christmas songvince guaraldi trio - a charlie brown christmascarpenters - christmas portraitgeorge winston - december, piano solothere is also an ella fitzgerald christmas cd that i love. i can't remember the name of it right now. anyone have more suggestions for "essential" christmas cds? i'd like to hear what you're listening to.i think you're talking ella wishes you a swingin christmas which is a great cd.i do agree with the ones above but would addJohnny Mathis - Merry Christmas - is probably my favorite off all time with percy faith arranging. very traditional.some others that are worth a listenandy williams - red albumpeggy lee - christmas carouselfor the jazz fanskenny burrell have yourself a soulful little christmasramsey lewis the sounds of christmasjimmy smith christmas 64the christmas cocktail albums by capital records are great if you like lounge type stuff.EDIT: don't forget phil spector's a christmas gift for you. that is another classic. Edited November 25, 2008 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Johnny Mathis - Merry Christmas - is probably my favorite off all time with percy faith arranging. very traditional.Johnny Mathis - Sleigh Ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 The Von Trapps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My favorite Christmas songs are all on the Trojan Christmas box set: My favorite is "Deck the Halls" (with boughs of kali). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Bach, try Willie Nelson's...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Well, you're either going to laugh or spit up to read it, but my favorite Christmas album was this one by Perry Como that my parents had when I was a little nino. They always played it at holiday, and it kind of got burned into the brain. Favorite Xmas songs that come to mind:Silver BellsAngels We Have Heard on HighCarol of the BellsAdeste FidelesDo You Hear What I Hear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 The other day I was at Macy's and the classic holiday songs were playing just above my head and I bought much more than expected! I personally love all the songs from all the decades. "Oh Tannenbaum" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 A Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 A Charlie Brown Christmas is a classic.I got that a few years back. I don't know how you can't have it as part of any collection.A recent favorite -- a duo called The Bird and the Bee did Carol of the Bells last year, and it's absolutely fantastic. It was a free iTune last year, but it's worth the 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Jingle Cats. Terrible, but funny if you like cats. The Half Price Books on Westheimer by Montrose was playing this once and it was hard not to break out laughing. So tragically ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Jingle Cats. Terrible, but funny if you like cats. The Half Price Books on Westheimer by Montrose was playing this once and it was hard not to break out laughing. So tragically ludicrous. Now that must be a riot! I bought a snow ball globe that has Charlie Brown & Snoopy stnading in front of Snoopy's heavily decorated prize winning dog house. Plays about 12 classic Christmas standards. Just press the button music starts playing & snow starts swirling around. Wish I could climb inside it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) This isn't the treat I promised all of you. I forgot to get on the 'puter last night. I did want to share this with everyone in the mean time. ....and NOW, the treat I promised everyone to spread a little Christmas CHEER ! name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Edited November 26, 2008 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 while pondering my least favorite christmas songs, i couldn't help but think of my favorite seasonal cd's or singles. so here goes.nat king cole - the christmas songjazz to the worldvince guaraldi trio - a charlie brown christmascarpenters - christmas portraitwindham hill - celtic christmas series, a winter's solstice series, carol's of christmas, george winston - december, piano solomodern mandolin quartet - the nutcracker suitesquirrel nut zippers - christmas caravanglenn miller orchestra - in the christmas mood I & IIthere is also an ella fitzgerald christmas cd that i love. i can't remember the name of it right now. diana krall's christmas cd is on my latest wishlist.anyone have more suggestions for "essential" christmas cds? i'd like to hear what you're listening to.IF I were gonna listen to CM this year it would prolly be Nat Cole, Darlene Love, Mariah Carey, or something off the Very Special Christmas album by Ronnie Spector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 More I like!God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenLet It SnowWe Three Kings of Orient Are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverartfox Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 "We Need a Little Christmas" from the musical Mame (I think that's the title).One year I was shopping in a local bookstore and the background music was Tschaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite", but with a difference - it was played on a solo acoustic guitar! That's one CD I wouldn't mind owning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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