Watching the Snow

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Pop/jazz/rock cross-over star Michael Franks' first-ever holiday album sets the scene for mirth, merriment, and a cool yule all around. On tracks like "Said the Snowflake" and "I Bought You A Plastic Star (For Your Aluminum Tree)," the artist's trademark wit and lyrical worldplay are clearly in evidence. And throughout the disc's ten tracks, this master musician taps into his signature sense of timeless romance, wrapping his poetic songcraft in melodies as inviting as a blanket of freshly fallen powder. Delight your senses with the magic of the season, as observed by Michael Franks.

Watching the Snow, Music, Michael Franks, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Crossover Jazz, Holiday, Jazz Vocals, Jazz-Pop, Pop, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Watching the Snow
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Michael Franks eclectic lyrics!
  • Watching the Snow by Michael Franks
  • It's about time Mike!
  • Sorry to disagree, but this is the worst of Micheal
  • The Snow
 Watching the Snow
Michael Franks
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002W11TA
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

  1. The Way We Celebrate New Year's
  2. Watching The Snow
  3. Christmas in Kyoto
  4. My Present
  5. I Bought You a Plastic Star
  6. Said the Snowflake
  7. The Kiss
  8. When the Snowmen sings
  9. Island Christmas
  10. My Present

Album Description

Pop/jazz/rock cross-over star Michael Franks' first-ever holiday album sets the scene for mirth, merriment, and a cool yule all around. On tracks like "Said the Snowflake" and "I Bought You A Plastic Star (For Your Aluminum Tree)," the artist's trademark wit and lyrical worldplay are clearly in evidence. And throughout the disc's ten tracks, this master musician taps into his signature sense of timeless romance, wrapping his poetic songcraft in melodies as inviting as a blanket of freshly fallen powder. Delight your senses with the magic of the season, as observed by Michael Franks.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Michael Franks eclectic lyrics!.......2007-05-15

I really enjoyed this CD even though it isn't near Christmas time. His lyrics to the songs are so great no matter what time of year! I loved the melodies too. My favorite song was "I Bought You a Plastic Star (For Your Aluminum Tree)" - excellent!

5 out of 5 stars Watching the Snow by Michael Franks.......2007-03-09

I have always been a fan of Michael Franks and although I was not aware it was a Christmas CD when I purchased it in February...I have and will be enjoying it when Christmas rolls around again.

5 out of 5 stars It's about time Mike!.......2007-01-30

Your fans have waited patiently for your Holiday Album. I LOVE the fact that these are ORIGINAL holiday songs, and not the tradional songs that everyone else does.
Nice, smooth, just right for relaxing. Bought You a Plastic Star--CLASSIC! I love how you tease us with mellow tones and unpredictible lyrics.
Keep going Mike. WE LOVE YOU!!

2 out of 5 stars Sorry to disagree, but this is the worst of Micheal.......2007-01-27

I am a big fan and have several albums and CD's. This is without a doubt the worst (which still does not make it bad). The sound is too mellow and listless for me and my companion. For new listeners, try 'The Art of Tea', 'Dragonfly Summer' or 'Blue Pacific' for Micheal at his best.

5 out of 5 stars The Snow.......2007-01-05

If you have followed Michael from his debut, you will hear the sounds from some of those albums. You will like this album a lot.
Guitars on Holiday
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    		Guitars on Holiday
    Don Latarski
    Manufacturer: Crescent Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0006OA870
    Release Date: 2004-11-11

    Tracks:

    1. Angels We Have Heard on High
    2. We Three Kings of Orient Are
    3. Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
    4. Chanukah, Oh Chanukah
    5. Good King Wenceslas
    6. Rock of Ages (Maoz Tzur)
    7. I Wonder As I Wander
    8. Lo, How a Rose Eer Blooming
    9. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
    10. The First Noel
    11. As with Gladness, Men of Old
    12. Silent Night
    13. Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring

    Album Description

    A veritable guitar orchestra with a bit of singing by my son. Thanks to modern technology I was able to realize a dream of mine: to create an ensemble of acoustic guitarists that would all play in tune and do what I wanted. Well, I got it!

    These are traditional holiday songs arranged in a non traditional way. And yes, that is me singing on Angels We Have Heard on High. (Email me for quantity discounts on this one and any other title you might want.)
    Watching the Snow
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • frankly,franks is the best
    • 365 days of Christmas
    • Irving Berlin, Move Over!
    • Finally, new Holiday songs with a gentle jazz twist!
    		 Watching the Snow

    Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000C9VLH
    Release Date: 2004-12-28

    Tracks:

    1. Theway We Celebrate New Years
    2. Watching The Snow
    3. Christmas In Kyoto
    4. My Present
    5. I Bought You A Plastic Star
    6. Said The Snowflake
    7. The Kiss
    8. When The Snowman Sings
    9. Island Christmas
    10. My Present

    Album Description

    Japanese edition of the lite jazz artist's 2003 album of 10 original winter songs. Columbia.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars frankly,franks is the best.......2004-10-28

    what can i say that hasnt been said...the man is pure genius.I grew up to this man an i would love for one of his classics to be the last song i hear.A x-mas CD? i can jam it in the month of june cruising down the detroit river. Just another one hit out the park for mr. Franks.

    5 out of 5 stars 365 days of Christmas.......2004-09-16

    This is just great. The funny thing about this "Holiday" album is that until you listen to the lyric, it could be simply another good MF disc. That being said, the funny,clever holiday lyric is pure Franks at his best. I had this playing at work since May and people really get into the jazz beats, humming and asking "Who's that?" I say it's a Christmas disc and everyone makes a face. If you like MF this is a real gem. Classic Franks

    5 out of 5 stars Irving Berlin, Move Over!.......2004-07-22

    Having ordered and recieved "Snow" when it was initially offered via MF's website last winter, there have been 8 months of enjoyment that has not waned a bit (okay maybe a little bit, after all, it's 90 freakin degrees right now). I can say without hesitation that this CD has been added to my holiday rotation along with the offerings of Berlin, Snoopy's jazz piano, Krall, that faux German techno-pop group,and now Franks. This is a compliment. Ironically, the one track that I thought would be the least liked has turned out to be my favorite--"My Present" was recorded twice on this CD, once as primarily Franks and his piano, and then with electronic back up. I like the full electronic version better. His words and melodies really jump started me into the XMAS season. I am not going to analyze each and every track. By the damn CD and I guarantee you won't feel like youv'e been the victim of a "snow" job.(sorry). Just as an aside, I was able to catch Franks and his ensemble at a small club in Annapolis right after the release of this CD. His voice "live" has a resonance that just can't be copied on disc. The band was tight, the music fantastic. I hope he comes back this year. He has not lost a step, like Barry Bonds, he is now hitting them out of the park better than ever.

    5 out of 5 stars Finally, new Holiday songs with a gentle jazz twist!.......2003-11-12

    This album can now be ordered directly from Michael's website, autographed. This CD contains a wide variety of songs that set the perfect mood for the holidays, even if you are an old Scrooge like me. As usual with Michael's lyrics, there is always a tongue-in-check, humorous quality with delicate rhymes and mostly non-denomination. Also, this collection contains the top studio muscians currently working the jazz/pop field. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
    Clara Butt: The Acoustic Years
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      		Clara Butt: The Acoustic Years

      Manufacturer: Marston
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2000-12-12

      Tracks:

      1. 'Lusinghe Piu Care'
      2. 'Rend'il Sereno Al Ciglio'
      3. 'Ombra Mai Fu'
      4. 'Che Faro'
      5. Il Segreto (Brindisi)
      6. 'O Mio Fernando'
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      19. 'Women Of Inver'
      20. 'Have You News Of My Boy Jack?'
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      22. The Keys Of Heaven
      23. The Birth Of The Flowers

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      2. 'I See Not Those False Spirits'
      3. 'We Now Have Passed The Gate'
      4. 'Softly And Gently'
      5. 'Where Corals Lie'
      6. Husheen
      7. My Treasure
      8. The Fairy Pipers
      9. The Enchantress
      10. Will He Come?
      11. My Son
      12. The Little Silver Ring
      13. The Leaves And The Wind
      14. The Sweetest Flower That Blows
      15. A Summer Night
      16. Barbara Allen
      17. My Dear Soul
      18. The Lover's Curse
      19. 'I Know My Love'
      20. Kathleen Mavourneen
      21. Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn
      22. 'Ye Banks And Braes O' Bonny Doon'
      23. Peace And Rest
      24. The Promise Of Life
      25. Abide With Me

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