Christmas Songs For A Dreamer

KTEK Radio, New Mexico
"Top Ten Instrumental Album of the Year"

Product Description
Extraordinary arrangements of holiday favorites for guitars, lute, pipes, woodwinds, recorders, piano, harp, orchestra and Gregorian chant, celebrating the warmth and spiritual beauty of the season.

Christmas Songs For A Dreamer

Christmas Songs For A Dreamer,Lee Eisenstein,Lionel Standish,Christmas,Christmas / Chanukkah,Christmas Music,Holiday,Pop

Average customer rating: Not a Lullaby at All! Not for babies, but certainly for singers! Caveat emptor Ultimate Lullaby Album Is there a dispute?

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Tracks:

1. Cradle Song
2. Summertime (Porgy And Bess)
3. Beautiful Dreamer
4. Pinnochio: When You Wish Upon a Star
5. Greensleeves: What Child Is This
6. I Dream of Jeanie
7. Shenandoah
8. Ave Maria
9. Maria's Lullaby
10. Sleep My Little Prince, Sleep
11. Hansel And Gretel: I Am The Little Sandman
12. Hansel And Gretel: Children's Prayer
13. Ave Maria
14. Lullaby
15. O Danny Boy
16. Madame Butterfly: Humming Chorus
17. Hine E Hine: Maori Lullaby
18. Songs of Auvergne: Brezairola
19. Songs My Mother Taught Me
20. Bist Du Bei Mir (When Thou Art Near)
21. Sea Slumber Song

Product Description

Excellent condiion, no scratches, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List or more Titles! :D

Customer Reviews:

Not a Lullaby at All!.......2003-09-10

I can't give this CD anything but a 2. It was certainly NOT the Ultimate Lullaby. And although the music is beautiful I would not put my baby to sleep with this. I'm not a fan of opera and perhaps if I listen a bit more that may change. Our daughter listens to music every night. It is so hard to buy music sometimes and I went out on a limb with this one. I really wish it had stated that there were vocals - I much prefer the music without.

Not for babies, but certainly for singers!.......2003-08-08

I bought this cd on a whim, and I got way more than I bargained for! I'm an opera singer and I absolutely love the assortment of gorgeous ballads - lots of classics and old favorites. I agree this might not be the best music to lull and infant to sleep, but it's a great way to build your child's appreciation for operatic vocals. I highly recommend this cd singers - specifically sopranos. It's a diamond in the rough.

Caveat emptor.......2002-10-21

I'm in violent agreement with the other reviewers who remarked that this CD is not for the purpose of lulling baby to sleep, in spite of its misleading title. A1-opera-grade sopranos and mezzos sing most of the selections and their vocal dynamics range from pianissimo to a house-shaking fortissimo. The only track where baby might catch a bit of shut-eye is Puccini's "Humming Chorus" from "Madama Butterfly."

Try "Celtic Lullaby" if you're looking for a truly sleep-inducing CD.

"The Ultimate Lullaby Album" contains a wonderful assortment of Marilyn Horne and Leontyne Price solos, which is all to the good if you're not trying to snooze. My two favorites are the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria" sung by Price (I don't think there is a more perfect rendition), and Bach's "Bist Du bei Mir" sung by Horne in her rich, smooth, chocolate-y prime.

Unfortunately another grand voice is not at its prime in "When You Wish upon a Star." I'd guess Dame Joan was near the end of her stellar (sorry) career when she recorded this Disney song. Her vibrato stretches as wide as Dumbo's behind.

Another rather odd selection is the only instrumental arrangement on this CD: "O Danny Boy" as rendered by the English Chamber Orchestra, with a trombone as the lugubrious solo instrument. It's long enough and trite enough to be used as the soundtrack for that tacky sequel to "Gone with the Wind."

"The Ultimate Lullaby Album" is definitely not for baby's room. If you want your kid to grow up listening to "Londonderry Air," get Kiri Te Kawana's version. It'll prickle up the hair on the back of your neck if you can find it. I can't. I wore out my original tape and have fruitlessly searched the Internet for a new copy. If anyone out there in Amazon land has a recording of Dame Kiri singing folksongs of the British Isles, please consider selling it to me.

Ultimate Lullaby Album.......2002-06-01

The music is superb. Although it would not be used to put the baby to sleep, it is a wonderful choice for one-to-one relaxing time with baby.
An excellent addition to the new baby's music collection. I listened to it with my class in school before giving it to my brand new grandson. I now give it as a gift to all newborns.

Is there a dispute?.......2002-01-12

3 music fans gave different ratings. 2 said it's diappointing, the other said they were ridiculous. I bought and listened to this CD. I feel great about my purchase. These are good music, and there should not be a dispute. If one is disappointed because of the opera voice, blame it on Decca's label "Ultimate Lullaby". The music deserves my 5-satr rating.

Average customer rating:

Christmas Songs For A Dreamer Lee Eisenstein Manufacturer: Forever Gold Holland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00000J39V Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

1. Come O Come Emmanuel
2. Feliz Navidad
3. Deck The Halls
4. Silent Night
5. Pat-A-Pan
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
7. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
8. O Holy Night
9. Ukranian Bell Carol
10. What Child Is This
11. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
12. Little Drummer Boy
13. Joy To The World
14. Angels We Have Heard On High
15. We Three Kings Of Orient Are

Album Description

Extraordinary arrangements of holiday favorites for guitars, lute, pipes, woodwinds, recorders, piano, harp, orchestra and Gregorian chant, celebrating the warmth and spiritual beauty of the season.

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