Author Topic: Best Christmas Music? (Read 5590 times)

Perpetual Change · « **on:** November 27, 2010, 09:00:56 PM »

Guys, I'm looking to get a couple Christmas albums. What are some of the best?

No voting Transiberian. I already got all that.

The Letter M · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2010, 09:05:11 PM »

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingle_All_the_Way_(B%C3%A9la_Fleck_and_the_Flecktones_album)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=povDqicuf-4

-Marc.

SPNKr · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2010, 10:25:36 PM »

Try "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi. It definitely goes well with the cold weather we've been randomly having lately. It's supposed to be summer really soon too lol.

lonestar · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2010, 10:40:53 PM »

Good call on Charlie Brown. Also check out Mannheim Steamroller.

Here is a sample...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuJSJAi9ZpM

And for shits and giggles, one of my all time favorites, Father Christmas, by The Kinks...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6XZ2GQd48

wolfking · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2010, 02:54:23 AM »

What about Halford - Winter Songs

Couldn't stand the album myself but if you are into the Christmas thing, you might enjoy it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiW5gTKUzQQ

jsem · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2010, 03:14:41 AM »

Esbjörn Svensson Trio - Winter in Venice

Amazing album.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:41:18 AM »

Jars of Clay--Christmas Songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb0hAPimGrU

https://www.last.fm/music/Jars+of+Clay/Christmas+Songs

Super Dude · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2010, 06:24:44 AM »

I don't know why I love this song so much, but Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWuKimtUEas

ariich · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2010, 06:41:35 AM »

What sort of music are we talking here?

For choral music, I highly recommend either The Kings' Singers - Christmas (https://www.amazon.com/Kings-Singers-Christmas-Traditional/dp/B0000E3315) or more traditional, The Sixteen - A Traditional Christmas Carol Collection (https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Christmas-Carol-Collection/dp/B000J3EBMG/ref=sr_1_6?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1290951637&sr=1-6)

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2010, 06:46:59 AM »

Thanks for all the recs guys. I download 99 Christmas songs on Amazon for 1.99. It included a lot of classical stuff, but some famous ones too. And I'm definitely getting peanuts and Halford.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2010, 03:21:16 PM »

Something by The Canadian Brass.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2010, 03:46:13 PM »

gary hoey

christmas time is here - steve vai

Bombardana · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2010, 04:16:36 PM »

Jordan Rudess - Christmas Sky
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Sky

emindead · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2010, 04:23:49 PM »

This is the compilation I have listened since I was eight and I still love it. The collection is fantastic. I lost the case of the CD which had all the names of the artists. I only name the ones I remember.

1. Traditional - Silent Night
2. Perry Como - Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
3. - O Come All Ye Faithfull
4. Boney M. - Little Drummer Boy
5. Roger Whittaker - Hallelujah It's Christmas
6. Perry Como - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
7. Dolly Parton - Winter Wonderland/Sleigh Ride
8. Bing Crosby - Joy To The World
9. Perry Como - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
10. - Jingle Bells
11. Dolly Parton - White Christmas
12. - The First Noel

You can listen to it here: https://listen.grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Emindead+s+Christmas+Playlist/40125877

antigoon · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:34:34 PM »

Julian Casablancas (of the Strokes) - "I Wish it Was Christmas Today" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wS-k66MKgs

Pomplamoose - "Always in the Season"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-OFaFzHQM

YOU MUST.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:40:43 PM »

I can listen to Pomplamoose, but for some reason watching her sing annoys the crap out of me.

antigoon · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:45:11 PM »

You crazy, she's adorable.

CountVoorhees · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:48:16 PM »

Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

LCArenas · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:52:16 PM »

I really dig JR's Christmas Sky.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2010, 07:56:53 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on November 28, 2010, 07:45:11 PM

You crazy, she's adorable.

Adorable in a "I'm staring at you blankly and awkwardly because I'm stoned out of my mind on ecstasy or just trying to be a hipster kind of way"

Quote from: LCArenas on November 28, 2010, 07:52:16 PM

I really dig JR's Christmas Sky.

I love Rudess' piano work. Unfortunately that one doesn't seem available for digital download anywhere

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2010, 08:41:43 PM »

Quote from: chrisbDTM on November 28, 2010, 03:46:13 PM

gary hoey

christmas time is here - steve vai

quoting myself with video proof, because if you havent heard it YOU SHOULD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Km7_QYpSoo

contest_sanity · « **Reply #21 on:** November 29, 2010, 09:50:20 PM »

Theocracy's Christmas songs are all pretty cool, but I like their version of "Angels From The Realms of Glory" the best:

https://www.theocracymusic.com/mp3/AngelsFromTheRealmsofGlory.mp3

You can find links to the rest on their Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy_%28band%29).

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 29, 2010, 09:59:07 PM »

Quote from: contest_sanity on November 29, 2010, 09:50:20 PM

Theocracy's Christmas songs are all pretty cool, but I like their version of "Angels From The Realms of Glory" the best:

https://www.theocracymusic.com/mp3/AngelsFromTheRealmsofGlory.mp3

You can find links to the rest on their Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy_%28band%29).

contest_sanity · « **Reply #23 on:** November 29, 2010, 10:01:12 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on November 29, 2010, 09:59:07 PM

Quote from: contest_sanity on November 29, 2010, 09:50:20 PM
Theocracy's Christmas songs are all pretty cool, but I like their version of "Angels From The Realms of Glory" the best:

https://www.theocracymusic.com/mp3/AngelsFromTheRealmsofGlory.mp3

You can find links to the rest on their Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy_%28band%29).

I wanna hear that version at a Christmas Eve candlelight service!

lonestar · « **Reply #24 on:** November 30, 2010, 12:37:33 PM »

Quote from: CountVoorhees on November 28, 2010, 07:48:16 PM

Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Funny story. I asked a coworker what he was doing on his days off, and, in a pissed off way, he said,"I'm going to some stupid orchestra christmas concert with my parents." I knew that they were playing in Oakland that day and asked him if that was the show, and he said yes.(he's a rock fan, BTW) I just told him,"prepare to be suprised." He came back from his day off and was all ,"HOLY FUCK DUDE, THAT SHIT WAS DOPE", I just laughed.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #25 on:** November 30, 2010, 12:53:24 PM »

Quote from: SPNKr on November 27, 2010, 10:25:36 PM

Try "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi. It definitely goes well with the cold weather we've been randomly having lately. It's supposed to be summer really soon too lol.

This is our family favorite.

faemir · « **Reply #26 on:** November 30, 2010, 01:37:59 PM »

None. I worked retail just this last month for 4 weeks and they started playing Christmas tunes in the third week of November

PaulEMoz · « **Reply #27 on:** November 30, 2010, 02:16:59 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4uLZcaRXcU

SPNKr · « **Reply #28 on:** December 01, 2010, 04:49:14 PM »

Quote from: LudwigVan on November 30, 2010, 12:53:24 PM

Quote from: SPNKr on November 27, 2010, 10:25:36 PM
Try "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi. It definitely goes well with the cold weather we've been randomly having lately. It's supposed to be summer really soon too lol.

This is our family favorite.

awsum

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #29 on:** December 02, 2010, 05:19:11 AM »

Oscar Peteresen Christmas for a gorgeous little jazzy christmas disc....really nice.

Tick · « **Reply #30 on:** December 02, 2010, 05:38:16 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on November 30, 2010, 12:37:33 PM

Quote from: CountVoorhees on November 28, 2010, 07:48:16 PM
Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Funny story. I asked a coworker what he was doing on his days off, and, in a pissed off way, he said,"I'm going to some stupid orchestra christmas concert with my parents." I knew that they were playing in Oakland that day and asked him if that was the show, and he said yes.(he's a rock fan, BTW) I just told him,"prepare to be suprised." He came back from his day off and was all ,"HOLY FUCK DUDE, THAT SHIT WAS DOPE", I just laughed.

That's great!
The first time I saw TSO was in 04 when they were playing smaller venues and they were a bit of a secret to many. We braved a horrendous early Winter storm that was dumping 12+ inches of snow on Connecticut. We kept thinking they would postpone the show. It was awful outside as the snow was piling up quickly. The announcement on the radio in the early afternoon confirmed the show would go on.
We geared up for it and took the half hour drive which became an hour plus to the show. To my sunrise the venue was packed. No one stayed home due to the storm. It put a smile on my face. Between the snow and the feeling in the room, it was pure magic from the moment I walked into the Oakdale theater that day. Talk about Christmas spirit. You could feel something special in the air. I was high before my first sip of beer.
Then the show started. It was a jaw dropping experience. I practically melting into my chair from the opening notes, and a couple beers made things even more festive. I have seen TSO, 3 times since that day in bigger venues since that day, but nothing ever quite captured the magic of stormy December afternoon.
Ahhh memories.

emindead · « **Reply #31 on:** December 05, 2010, 02:29:54 PM »

Now here's an adaptation that I think most of you will like. It's the Ukrainian carol called 'Shchedryk' or mostly known here as 'Carol of the Bells' arranged by Michael Aranda. It's really just fantastic that is really what I think, oh by the way here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o82WvI_xy8E

TimelessSymphony · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2010, 05:29:42 PM »

Trans Siberian Orchestra

also "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Vince Guaraldi

on my ipod touch i have like 2.0 gigs of christmas album

(bought from the iTunes store)

here's the list:

(i decided to name it to "Various Artist") instead of the artist name it's much easier for me:P

ok here i go:
" Various Artist":
. Bing Crosby - Christmas Classics
. Christmas Classics (random oldies christmas music)
. Christmas Jazz
. Christmas With Nat King Cole

. Elf (Music From the Major Movie Picture)
. Faith - A Holiday Album (Kenny G)

. Haunted Mansion Holiday Medley (not really christmas music but i love the sountrack:P)
. Let It Snow EP (Michael Bublé)

. My Kind Of Christmas (Dean Martin)

. The Polar Express (Soundtrack)
. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (Burl Ives)
. Rudolph, Frosty And Friends
. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (Audiobook) (From the 1964 or 65 movie)
. White Christmas (Bing Crosby)

volwrath · « **Reply #33 on:** December 14, 2010, 07:31:24 AM »

I am surprised that no one has mentioned Merry Axemas I &II

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013AZRFY/ref=mp_s_a_2?qid=1292337012&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B7HZS2/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1292337012&sr=8-1

PlaysLikeMyung · « **Reply #34 on:** December 14, 2010, 07:41:26 AM »

Twisted Sister - A Twisted Christmas

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Author Topic: Best Christmas Music? (Read 5590 times)