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| The Nutty Christmas Group Score Card |
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 Christmas With You: Rick Springfield |
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 marthak writes "An unapologetic rocker records acoustic hymns and carols
By Martha Kleder
 If Christmas 2007 left you without any surprises under the tree, pick up a copy of Rick Springfield’s Christmas With You. If you are familiar with Springfield’s most recent work you will be surprised by the soft vocals and acoustics on this recording. If you have not followed his career past his 80’s hits Jesse’s Girl and Don’t Talk To Strangers, you will be surprised by the deeply spiritual content of this recording. As Springfield notes on his website, he chose to make a Christmas CD that was not “rock sounding” adding that “I pitched the songs lower (key-wise) to get into a different voice and it has been fun, not screaming every song.” Instead, Springfield’s Christmas recording is intimate, peaceful, and full of the carols and hymns often sung, but rarely recorded these days by vocalists. I also deeply appreciate his recording of all of the song stanzas of these deeply meaningful songs, something that is hard to find in modern vocals outside recordings for a purely Christian audience. His selections include The First Noel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, and What Child Is This? among others. The CD’s title track, the only original track, is especially poignant. Dedicated to our fallen troops, all proceeds from this song go to the American Gold Star Mothers. The song is one that will surely be embraced by anyone separated from loved ones during the season, as well as Springfield’s arrangement on I’ll Be Home for Christmas. There are also lighter moments on the CD. Rick’s rendition of I Saw Three Ships is upbeat and a little funky. Deck the Halls (With Boughs of Longboards) has a definite southern California surfer flavor. Carol of the Bells is a beautifully preformed guitar instrumental with Springfield playing both acoustic and electric guitars. Christmas With You brings together the best of the old and the new; traditional hymns meet modern arrangements and softer vocals that still keep Springfield’s rock-edge. It’s a recording that will appeal to family members of a wide range of ages and musical tastes. |
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Posted by BillC on Friday, December 28 @ 18:54:19 EST (300 reads)
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| Michael W. Smith: It’s A Wonderful Christmas |
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marthak writes "Michael W. Smith creates another inspiring Christmas event – a soundtrack for the season.
By Martha Kleder
 With his third Christmas project now securely under his belt Michael W. Smith is well on his way to becoming an artist permanently linked to Christmas. With the release this year of It’s A Wonderful Christmas, “Smitty,” as he is affectionately called, has created an orchestral work that is experienced more than heard. Recorded at London’s famed Abbey Road studios, Smith teams with David Hamilton on the arrangements to bring his original material to life. The sound is full and lush with a 67-piece orchestra and four choirs, including a 100-voice adult choir and a 16-member boy’s choir. While It’s A Wonderful Christmas is the logical sequel to Smith’s first seasonal project titled Christmas, which was released in 1989, this work clearly demonstrates Smith’s musical growth into movie scores. The title cut runs with that theme and is reminiscent of composer John Williams’ work in the soundtrack for Home Alone. A Highland Carol swells with bagpipes and tin whistles, swelling into the dramatic sounds of Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah, followed by the quiet and haunting piano on What Child Is This? Making USA Today’s list of the best Christmas albums of the season, It’s A Wonderful Christmas contains several radio-friendly offerings as well that connect with Smith’s second seasonal recording Christmastime. All Year Long, Christmas Angels, and Smith’s duet with Sparrow recording artist and American Idol contestant Mandisa on Christmas Day are a few of those worth mentioning. Smith now has 20 studio albums to his credit and is into his third decade as a composer, musician, recording artist and worship leader. It is clear that Christmas music is the genre that best highlights his many musical talents. Smitty is well on his way to claiming a cherished place in the memories of younger listeners who have grown up listening to his music; much like Bing Crosby holds for previous generations. Having the presence of mind to pull together a limited Christmas tour for this release featuring a full orchestra and choir, Smith has taken a step in Bing’s direction. Having grown up with musical Christmas specials by Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, and The Carpenters, I think it has been much too long since we have had a performer who could bring us a musical special that the family can enjoy together. Smitty has proven that he can carry on that tradition; I can only hope this release and tour will spark a similar idea among those who can make it happen.
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Posted by BillC on Friday, December 28 @ 18:51:45 EST (309 reads)
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| The True Meaning of Christmas |
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| Mike writes "I like to start off by asking each one of you is what does Christmas mean to each one of you? Is it Santa Claus or is it Jesus? For each person across the world, it has a different meaning. As for me, Christmas has always been something special to me. Out of all the holidays that we celebrate each year. I tend to enjoy Christmas the most. As far as I can remember, Christmas has always been something special to me besides being the best time of the year. Which I plan to keep it that way. Yes, I do to this day still believe in Santa Claus and tend to want to stay up late on Christmas Eve to catch a peek of him. It is just something about it. That is just how I am."
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Posted by Mike Soper on Thursday, December 20 @ 10:04:24 EST (4516 reads)
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| This is Miss Patti’s Christmas Indeed! |
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MarthaK writes "When you ask a soul diva to create a Christmas CD, don’t expect to receive a generic rendering of seasonal classics with canned accompaniment tracks. Patti LaBelle’s latest Miss Patti’s Christmas delivers a party that is uniquely her own. This collection includes new songs along with several classics featuring Patti LaBelle’s unmistakable personal touch.
The recording kicks off with the new, upbeat R&B tune “Christmas Jam” and spans into Miss Patti’s R&B rendering of the seasonal favorite “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is presented with understated accompaniment highlighting Patti’s musical sense in its gentle rendering. Another new offering “Nativity” conveys a deep spirituality presented with a modern sense. Classic gospel is presented in “Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child” featuring the backing of The Soul Seekers. While this CD features a mellowed and mature voice, shades of a younger Patti LaBelle, who could scream through an entire performance, can be found channeled into the climax of her gospel rendition of “Away in a Manger.” This CD reflects Miss Patti’s growth as an artist and a person, as well as her mastery of recreating her sound to reflect that process. “What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas” and “Every Year, Every Christmas” which was penned by the late Luther Vandross, add a bluesy shade that reaches aching hearts without sending listeners into a maudlin holiday depression. Instead, Miss Patti reassures us that with her joy and faith that life will go on and life will get better. “Holidays Mean More to Me,” calls for a simplified celebration, recognizing that the best celebrations are not about things, but being with the people who are important to us. Miss Patti brings a something for everyone with her blend of classic R&B, traditional gospel, and contemporary rhythms. This is a wonderful gift to fans of gospel, R&B and beach music. |
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| “Noel” – Josh Groban |
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MarthaK writes "Rich orchestration and angelic children’s and gospel choir backgrounds make this the “must-have” of Christmas 2007.
By Martha Kleder
The 2005 release of the movie The Polar Express and the theme song “Believe” had Josh Groban fans wishing for more Christmas tunes from this talented young man. Santa heard that wish, and so did Josh who released his first Christmas album “Noel” this year. Diehard Groban fans scooped up the CD in October, but Josh’s surprise appearance on the 2007 Favorite Things episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” sent CD sales to the #1 spot on the Billboard chart, a feat that the trade publication says has not happened for a Christmas album since Kenny G’s 1994 release “Miracles.” Featuring Josh’s trademark, smooth-as-eggnog vocals “Noel” is destined to be a classic for many holidays to come. The musical selection for “Noel” blends familiar carols with secular classics while bringing the rarely-recorded church standard “Panis Angelicus” to a new audience. This album includes many surprises like duets with Faith Hill and Brian McKnight and the finger style guitar work of Andy McKee. A tissue alert should accompany Groban’s version of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” which includes drop-in hometown holiday greetings from deployed military members; a feature that will bring a tear to your eye before Josh sings his first note. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and gospel recording legend Kirk Franklin also have hand in making this a very special musical collection. Under the production genius of David Foster, “Noel” brings a refreshing listening experience from the original release “Thankful” to “Petit Papa Noel,” to the classic “What Child is This.” Many classic Christmas recordings remind you of the warmth and fun of gathering family and making children’s dreams come. “Noel,” however, takes the listener a step further to the real meaning of Christmas. This music reaches directly to your soul, leading you to peace, thankfulness and worship, reminding you of those quiet moments at midnight on Christmas Eve when the world is silent except for the sound of gently falling snow.
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| Radio retunes to the future |
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 Radio retunes to the future
Last Updated: 12:01am GMT 20/01/2005 Broadband technology is revolutionising the way millions of people listen to radio and creating thousands of new stations. Matthew Weiner reports
"Video killed the radio star," sang Buggles in their number one hit of 1979. A quarter of a century later, the lament has proved to be a long way wide of the mark. Radio is more popular, and more accessible, than ever before. And now, having evolved through AM, FM and digital incarnations, a new radio revolution is underway – on the internet.
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Posted by Rob on Friday, December 01 @ 20:34:41 EST (2955 reads)
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| Industrial Engineer Programs Popular Christmas-Formatted Internet Radio Station |
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  Sep 22 2005 "Christmas Broadband" Streams All Year LongThe man behind the Internet radio station, "Christmas Broadband", is Rob Shroeder, an Industrial Engineer from Chandler, Arizona. Schroeder is a self-proclaimed Christmas fanatic and recently answered a few questions about his project.
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Posted by Rob on Friday, December 01 @ 19:45:42 EST (3305 reads)
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