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Home for Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Amy Grant

Release Date November 12, 1992
There are numerous musical styles on this CD, but they are all tied together beautifully, and the musicianship is superb, from the classical orchestral mode to the very '50s rendition of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". The orchestrations are mostly by Ronn Huff, and performed by The London Studio Orchestra, and are simply exquisite, as are the individuals like Shane Keister, who plays piano on the fantastic "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" and 2 other tracks. Grant's voice, though not strong, is charming, and she has a lovely style. Her sound is one that falls gently on the ears.

"Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)", is a song Amy co-wrote with Chris Eaton, and is for me, the highlight of this CD. The words are incredibly moving, ... Read More:

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Christmas Album

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Jackson 5

Release Date October 26, 2001
There are numerous musical styles on this CD, but they are all tied together beautifully, and the musicianship is superb, from the classical orchestral mode to the very '50s rendition of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". The orchestrations are mostly by Ronn Huff, and performed by The London Studio Orchestra, and are simply exquisite, as are the individuals like Shane Keister, who plays piano on the fantastic "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" and 2 other tracks. Grant's voice, though not strong, is charming, and she has a lovely style. Her sound is one that falls gently on the ears.

"Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)", is a song Amy co-wrote with Chris Eaton, and is for me, the highlight of this CD. The words are incredibly moving, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 213
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The Best of Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Johnny Mathis

Release Date October 25, 2004
I bought this album for my daughter who has grown up to Mathis at xmas.
Add this to Kings college & Slade for xmas and this will be the most played.
A steal for price and quality.

CD-Charts Position 214
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Britten - Choral Works

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
from: EMI Classics

Release Date March 01, 2004
I bought this album for my daughter who has grown up to Mathis at xmas.
Add this to Kings college & Slade for xmas and this will be the most played.
A steal for price and quality.

CD-Charts Position 215
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Home Alone

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Various

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I loved Home Alone when I was a child - it was my favourite Xmas movie. This soundtrack takes you right back.

John Williams does Xmas music SO well (he even got an Oscar nomination for this score). His carols are great and so are his tender, snow falling cues. The busy, running through the airport cues are goof fun as well. The Xmas songs used in the film are here too.

This is the kind of CD to have on at Christmas because, for me, it encapulates the spirit of the season, as does the film.

CD-Charts Position 216
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Home Alone Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Various

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I loved Home Alone when I was a child - it was my favourite Xmas movie. This soundtrack takes you right back.

John Williams does Xmas music SO well (he even got an Oscar nomination for this score). His carols are great and so are his tender, snow falling cues. The busy, running through the airport cues are goof fun as well. The Xmas songs used in the film are here too.

This is the kind of CD to have on at Christmas because, for me, it encapulates the spirit of the season, as does the film.

CD-Charts Position 217
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The Ultimate Christmas Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 16, 1998
Side two of this cd has almost worn out because it's played so many times over the Christmas period. From the classic White Christmas by Bing Crosby to Driving Home For Christmas it's just brilliant from beginning to end. If this cd doesn't get you in the festive spirit, nothing will.

CD-Charts Position 218
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Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Michael Ball

Release Date December 04, 2000
On this album, Michael has mainly avoided the obvious traditional carols but shows he is well capable of singing those by including Silent night (with Brian Kennedy), Have yourself a merry little Christmas, O holy night and Ave Maria. Several of the other songs may not strictly fit the Christmas theme but I’ve seen all of them on other Christmas albums – these are covers of River (Joni Mitchell), A winter’s tale (David Essex), Happy new year (Abba), From a distance (Nanci Griffith) and Amazing grace. More conventional Christmas fare is offered via covers of When a child is born (a UK #1 hit in the seventies for Johnny Mathis) and the rocking Driving home for Christmas (Chris Rea).

All those covers are excellent but ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 219
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Merry Christmas from Vienna

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
by: Michael Bolton, Placido Domingo, Ying Huang

Release Date June 05, 2007
On this album, Michael has mainly avoided the obvious traditional carols but shows he is well capable of singing those by including Silent night (with Brian Kennedy), Have yourself a merry little Christmas, O holy night and Ave Maria. Several of the other songs may not strictly fit the Christmas theme but I’ve seen all of them on other Christmas albums – these are covers of River (Joni Mitchell), A winter’s tale (David Essex), Happy new year (Abba), From a distance (Nanci Griffith) and Amazing grace. More conventional Christmas fare is offered via covers of When a child is born (a UK #1 hit in the seventies for Johnny Mathis) and the rocking Driving home for Christmas (Chris Rea).

All those covers are excellent but ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 220
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A Christmas Carol [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

CD-Charts > Music > Christmas Music
starring: Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice, Saskia Reeves
directed by: David Hugh Jones

Release Date November 07, 2000
I remember thinking nine years ago 'What the hell do we need yet another version of A Xmas Carol for' (as great as the story is) and consequently, I avoided watching it. But years roll on quite swiftly, and eventually, I thought I'd give it a go, spurred on mainly by seeing Patrick Stewart on a few chatshows down the years and thinking what a nice bloke he was, completely unshowbizzy. He was without doubt a star in this film version, full of awe at what his ghosts are showing him, and full of humanity when he eventually saw the light.

This is quite a snug and cosy feeling production, with alot of attention paid to little details, and the domestic scenes with Bob Cratchet and family are heartwarming. Stewart plays the character as ... Read More: