The Christmas Sessions

Editorial Reviews
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Stocking caps off to Mercyme, the best selling Christian rock band, for making a solid Christmas rock record that ranks as one of the year's best holiday releases. The Christmas Sessions showcase Bart Millard's arching pipes and the band's ability to rock many of the traditional hymns and popular carols without excess or restraint. No mean feat. Even "Silent Night," here played as it were always a country-rocker (with Amy Grant singing harmony), is rendered with spirited reinvention, while the band's guitar-driven sound always seems to draw yet more from such classics as "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear." Although the entire group could be accused of being U2's poor American cousins (despite Millard not yet having achieved the global sainthood of Bono for his humanitarian work), no one is going to be disappointed if this record gets wrapped up with a cool bow and pretty paper, or stuffed in a long stocking hanging on the mantle. Highly recommended. --Martin Keller

The Christmas Sessions, Music, MercyMe, Mercy Me, CCM, Christmas / Chanukkah, Inspirational, Pop, Xmas Vocal

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Give it a few listens before you make up your mind!

5-Star Christmas

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The Christmas Sessions
MercyMe , and Mercy Me
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AA304I
Release Date: 2005-09-27

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
Gloria
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Winter Wonderland/White Christmas
Christmas Time Is Here
Silent Night
Away
Drummer Boy
I Heard The Bells
O Holy Night
Joseph's Lullaby

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Stocking caps off to Mercyme, the best selling Christian rock band, for making a solid Christmas rock record that ranks as one of the year's best holiday releases. The Christmas Sessions showcase Bart Millard's arching pipes and the band's ability to rock many of the traditional hymns and popular carols without excess or restraint. No mean feat. Even "Silent Night," here played as it were always a country-rocker (with Amy Grant singing harmony), is rendered with spirited reinvention, while the band's guitar-driven sound always seems to draw yet more from such classics as "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear." Although the entire group could be accused of being U2's poor American cousins (despite Millard not yet having achieved the global sainthood of Bono for his humanitarian work), no one is going to be disappointed if this record gets wrapped up with a cool bow and pretty paper, or stuffed in a long stocking hanging on the mantle. Highly recommended. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Give it a few listens before you make up your mind!.......2007-03-06

My teenager and I didn't like this at all the first time we listened to it because the Christmas songs you all know and love were changed to where you couldn't sing along. But after I listened a few times, I actually really liked, and in some cases preferred, the new arrangements. My son still didn't like the rearrangement of "Gloria, in excelsis deo", but I really like it.
Just go into it knowing that they're different, and give them a chance! It's now March, and my 5-yr-old is still asking to hear "Little Drummer Boy"! (Which she calls pa-rum-pa-pum-pum!)

5-Star Christmas.......2007-02-15

One of the best contemporay Christmas albums out there. Each song is unique in style and I'm looking forward to more volumes in this series from Mercy Me.

Wonderful.......2007-02-08

I had not heard of MercyMe before, but was looking for some Christmas music and found this. I was totally blown away by this group. I still listen to the CD even though it's well past Christmas. I am shopping for more of their music now and really like the fact I can sample the songs before I buy.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.......2007-01-19

I love southern rock, christmas songs, and worshipful riffs. Although the songs were too short, this CD delivered all of the above. From the Raucus Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree to the Heartfelt Drummer Boy to the Rap Wrap-Up of Josephs Lullaby...the arrangements are fairly predictable - but I enjoyed THIS Christmas CD and it will NOT be re-gifted!

Worth the Buy.......2007-01-12

I have really enjoyed this CD. Mercy Me is one of my favorite bands and has created a great Christmas CD. My favorite song has to be "Silent Night." If you are looking for an addition to your Christmas collection, this is a great choice.

Living Room Sessions: Christmas

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This is as pleasant as it gets...
Meditations for Christmas
Very Relaxing
Beautiful interpretation
Wonderful

Living Room Sessions: Christmas
Chris Rice
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005QG9N
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

Joy To The World
Angels We Have Heard On High
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
O Holy Night
Silent Night
What Child Is This?
The First Noel
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
O Come All Ye Faithful
Welcome To Our World
Away In A Manger
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Customer Reviews:

This is as pleasant as it gets..........2006-12-07

I'm not sure what ax a few of the other reviewers have to grind, but this is a fantastic Christmas album. It is exactly what it claims to be, which is a simple recording of Chris Rice playing some Christmas songs on the piano in his living room.

It is not a particularly brilliant or earth-shattering musical powerhouse, but it provides a lovely set of Christmas music that is great to play at work or as background music for a Christmas party. And there are enough intricacies and personal touches that Rice includes to keep it interesting.

I would not suggest that anyone buy this album with the expectation that their mind will be blown. But it is an absolutely delightful offering of simple carols that will surely augment anyone's Christmas music collection!!

Meditations for Christmas.......2006-04-27

This piano music only CD is a great addition to your Christmas collection. At Christmas parties, you can certainly play this music in the background and not be encumbered by words. I take this CD to nursing homes, children's gatherings . . anywhere people are. These Christmas carols are well loved. The music behind them is simple - almost inviting the listener to sing along. How much better can a CD be that invites you to sing along? Christmas is so busy and stressful - that simple melodies and choruses break the stress. Nicely done!

Very Relaxing.......2005-12-02

This cd contains Chris Rice's reflective piano solo arrangements of twelve classic Christmas songs and an arrangement of one of his own works, "Welcome To Our World." The arangements are very light, and work extremely well for soothing background music. His delicate and unimposing style works well with all of these songs, giving the album a strong musical unity. My favorite arrangements are "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," "Welcome To Our World," and "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing." If you like this cd, I would also highly recommend the Living Room Sessions, which is the same thing, but with hymns instead of Christmas songs.

Beautiful interpretation.......2004-12-04

I loved this CD-- the music is simple, but not simplistic. The renditions of "O Holy Night" and "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" were very well done in particular. Rice is a great musician, and this CD lives up to his usual standard of excellence.

Wonderful.......2004-10-22

This CD is great BECAUSE its simple piano music. Chris Rice is an excellent musician and I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves Christmas music... anyone who thinks this CD is terrible, obviously has no musical taste whatsoever.

Living Room Sessions: Christmas

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Chris Delivers Simple Arrangements of Christmas Classics

Living Room Sessions: Christmas
Chris Rice
Manufacturer: Word Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006BTBR
Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

Joy To The World
Angels We Have Heard On High
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
O Holy Night
Silent Night
What Child Is This?
The First Noel
O Little Town O Bethlehem
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
O Come All Ye Faithful
Welcome To Our World
Away In A Manger
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Customer Reviews:

Chris Delivers Simple Arrangements of Christmas Classics.......2004-06-10

I'm not usually a fan of instrumental albums, but I have enjoyed both of the releases in Chris Rice's Living Room Sessions series.

This CD features Chris playing his own arrangements of 12 classic Christmas carols. His piano solos are truly a pleasure to listen to. Also included is an arrangement of his soon to be classic "Welcome to Our World." If you aren't familiar with this song, check out his first release ("Deep Enough to Dream"), Michael W. Smith's "Christmastime," or Amy Grant's "A Christmas to Remember" for the words. It's an incredible reminder of Jesus' sacrifice to come and die for us and belongs in this collection of Spiritual Christmas music.

This CD is the perfect background music for an office or Christmas party or to play anytime during the season. I will be mixing it into my Christmas music for years to come.

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The Christmas Sessions
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Joseph's Lullaby

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One of CCM's most loved and best selling bands delivers their first Christmas album. Featuring classic titles and contemporary yet recognizable melodies, MercyMe puts their stamp on your Christmas favorites. Includes the songs, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Silent Night, White Christmas and Winter Wonderland.

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