Heavenly Rest

Track Listings
1. The Lord's Prayer and its Spiritual Interpretation    
2. Christ My Refuge    
3. Love    
4. Feed My Sheep    
5. Communion Hymn    
6. Christmas Morn    
7. Satisfied    
8. Mother's Evening Prayer    
9. The Scientific Statement of Being and Correlative Scripture from I John: 3    

Heavenly Rest, Music, Desiree Goyette, Her rich, soulfully expressive voice delivers an inspirational message which is prayerful and heartfelt
100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration
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100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration

Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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Tracks:

  1. Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  2. Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  3. Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  4. This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  5. Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  6. God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  7. Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  8. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  9. Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  10. O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
  11. Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  12. Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  13. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  14. Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  15. There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
  16. Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  17. Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  18. New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  19. Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
  20. O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

  1. Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  2. Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  3. In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  4. Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  5. Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  6. Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  7. At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  8. To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  9. Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  10. Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
  11. Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
  12. He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
  13. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
  14. Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
  15. This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
  16. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
  17. Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
  18. Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
  19. O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
  20. Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

  1. Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  2. Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  3. Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  4. Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  5. O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  6. O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  7. Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  8. We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  9. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  10. Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
  11. Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  12. O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  13. O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  14. O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  15. Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  16. O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  17. Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  18. God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  19. O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
  20. Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

Tracks:

  1. Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  2. All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  3. Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  4. God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  5. Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  6. Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  7. Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  8. Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
  9. Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
  10. God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
  11. O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
  12. Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  13. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  14. For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  15. Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
  16. Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  17. I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  18. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  19. Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  20. Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

  1. Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  2. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  3. O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
  4. O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
  5. Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
  6. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
  7. First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
  8. Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
  9. Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
  10. Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
  11. On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
  12. Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  13. O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  14. Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  15. O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  16. Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  17. Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  18. Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  19. Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
  20. Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.
A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale
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  • Traditional Christmas Music
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Tracks:

  1. Medley: Good Christian Men - Rejoice - Silent Night - Patapan - O Come - All Ye Faithful
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  3. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  4. Shepherd's Carol
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  10. Medley: What Child Is This? - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Bring A Torch - Jeanette - Isabella - Angels We Have Heard On High
  11. Coventry Carol
  12. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
  13. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
  14. Carol Of The Bells
  15. Medley: Break Forth - O Beauteous Heavenly Light - The First Nowell - O Little Town Of Bethlehem - I Saw Three Ships - Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Traditional Christmas Music .......2007-01-24

If you love traditional Christmas music, done in traditional style (i.e., no rock or jazz influence), this CD is for you. The Robert Shaw Chorale, the "gold standard" of quality choral music, sings much loved carols, with some lesser-known pieces as well. Some are a cappella; some include a full orchestral accompaniment. My favorites on this CD are "We Three Kings," "Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella," and "I Saw Three Ships."

5 out of 5 stars The quintessential Christmas recording.......2005-12-09

This recording seems to elicit universal and heartfelt praise. Who am I to dispute that? The performance is terrific, just as described by the other Amazon reviewers, no doubt about it.

However, I do have one bone to pick with this recording. There just isn't enough of it. With material as good as this, that is a real loss!

5 out of 5 stars A Top List Christmas CD.......2004-12-28

I bought this cd long ago, and have enjoyed it immensely each year. It is the perfect blend of celebration and meditation. Orchestra and choir combine in four distinct groupings, and a capella arrangements complete the masterful collection. The orchestral arrangements will make the hairs on your neck stand up, and your stomach quiver with all the excitement you ever felt as a child at Christmas. Adeste Fidelis is performed as few other ensembles have ever come close. The a capella arrangements will all, without exception, be on your yearly list of must-hear holiday arrangements. Truly a top list Christmas CD, essential for every family who celebrates this feast.

5 out of 5 stars The best.......2004-01-02

I own approximately 35 Christmas choral CDs - including choirs and groups such as the Cambridge Singers and the King Singers. I also own two Christmas albums with Robert Shaw and the Atlantic symphony. This performance with the Robert Shaw Chorale is old but it is still my favorite. The arrangements are magnificent, the sound is brilliant, and the choir and orchestra are precise with wonderful volume control. Buy and enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars How do you describe perfection?.......2003-12-14

This is my favorite Christmas CD. Nothing comes close. I thoroughly enjoyed learning much of the music in high school choir over 30 years ago. The music has never left me. The four medleys are the arrangements of Robert Russell Bennett titled "The Many Moods of Christmas". The arrangements seem to have a freshness about them even after listening numerous times.

Interspersed with the medleys are a cappella carols.

All of this music is wonderfully performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, the a cappella selections recorded in 1957 and the medleys in 1963.

Four decades have proven that this is the standard in choral music. The clarity of text, the richness of tone, the beauty of harmony combine to present the message of Christmas in the manner that only music can do.

These words are no surprise to those familiar with choral music in the United States. If you are not so familiar, but would like to enjoy Christmas music at its most beautiful, you can do no better than acquiring this CD.
Abide With Me
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ASIN: B000024236
Release Date: 1996-06-10

Tracks:

  1. Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  2. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  3. All Glory, Laud and Honour - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  4. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  5. Day of Resurrection - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  6. O God, Our Help in Ages Past - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  7. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  8. Praise to the Holiest in the Height - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  9. Praise to the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  10. Church's One Foundation - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  11. Crown Him With Many Crowns - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  12. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  13. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  14. Now Thank We All Our God - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  15. Abide with Me - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  16. O Praise Ye the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
  17. Drop, Drop, Slow Tears - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  18. Glory Be to Jesus - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  19. There Is a Green Hill Far Away - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  20. According to Thy Gracious Word - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  21. Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  22. Glory to Thee, My God, This Night - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  23. Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  24. Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
  25. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks

Tracks:

  1. Onward, Christian Soldiers - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
  2. Lord's My Shepherd - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
  3. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
  4. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
  5. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
  6. Forty Days and Forty Nights - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
  7. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
  8. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
  9. Head That Once Was Crown'd With Thorns - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
  10. Rock of Ages - Choir of King's College, Maurice Vinden
  11. Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Choir of King's College, Maurice Vinden
  12. All Things Bright and Beautiful - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  13. Be Thou My Vision - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  14. Be Still, My Soul - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  15. King of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  16. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  17. For All the Saints - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  18. O Worship the King - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
  19. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Choir of King's College, George Guest
  20. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Choir of King's College, George Guest
  21. Spirit of Mercy, Truth, And Love - Choir of King's College, George Guest
  22. Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us - Choir of King's College, George Guest
  23. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Choir of King's College, George Guest
  24. Jesu, Lover of My Soul - Choir of King's College, George Guest
  25. Jerusalem - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, ,

Album Details

Compiled Here Are Fifty of the Most Beloved Hymns Performed by Three of England's Most Distinguished Choirs. Every Selection Here is Sung in an Appropriately Dignified Manner and If You're Up for Over Two Hours of Consistently Well-rendered Quintessentially English Treatments of These Vernacular Favorites it Simply Doesn't Get Any Better Than This.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Inspirational!.......2004-10-08

Majestic hymns sung with British accents. A great combination! I haven't noticed any objectionable sounds on my copy.

4 out of 5 stars hymns we sang in church.......2003-02-16

i grew up in a traditional presbyterian church that had a pipe organ. i wanted a cd of many of the hymns that we sang in church sung by a choir and accompanied by a pipe organ. this cd fulfilled my wishes perfectly. the hymns are performed in a very straight-forward fashion with no show-boating or excess flourishes which is exactly what i wanted. this is not gospel music but what i refer to as liturgical music to indicate that it is religious music but not gospel music. i would give it 5 stars but there is a slight hiss. other than that the recording quality is very good.
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    1. Christmas with Mario Lanza
    2. You'll Never Walk Alone
    3. For the First Time/Mario Lanza Sings Caruso Favorites
    4. Lanza: Greatest Hits
    5. Mario Lanza ~ Opera Arias & Duets, from Andréa Chenier · La Bohème · I Pagliacci · Madama Butterfly · Otello

    ASIN: B0002DRDGO
    Release Date: 2004-07-27

    Tracks:

    1. You Do Something to Me [From Because You're Mine] - Mario Lanza
    2. Sylvia - Mario Lanza
    3. Some Day [From the Vagabond King] - Mario Lanza
    4. Beloved - Mario Lanza
    5. Song of India - Mario Lanza
    6. Lolita - Mario Lanza
    7. You Are My Love - Mario Lanza
    8. Lygia [From Quo Vadie] - Mario Lanza
    9. Flower Song [From Carmen] - Mario Lanza
    10. Che Gelida Manina (Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen) [From the Great Caruso] - Mario Lanza
    11. O Tu Che in Seno Agli Angeli (Thou Heavenly One) [From LA Forza ...] - Mario Lanza
    12. Joy to the World - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza, Henri Ren His Orchestra
    13. O Christmas Tree - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza, Henri Ren
    14. Lord's Prayer - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    15. First Noel - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    16. O Come All Ye Faithful - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    17. Away in a Manger (Luther's Cradle Hymn) - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    18. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza, Henri Ren His Orchestra
    19. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza, Henri Ren His Orchestra
    20. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    21. We Three Kings of Orient Are - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    22. Silent Night - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    23. Guardian Angels - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza
    24. I Saw Three Ships - Jeff Alexander Choir, Mario Lanza, Henri Ren His Orchestra
    25. O Holy Night - Mario Lanza, RCA Victor Orchestra

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Introduction to Mario Lanza.......2004-11-28

    What a pleasure to find two excellent Lanza LPs on one CD. The compilation album You Do Something To Me, first released in 1958, was arguably the best sampling of Lanza's versatility that RCA ever put together. Whether by accident or design, the album offered stunning examples of Lanza's prowess in different genres: popular ballads, operetta, opera, and Italian song. While one might quibble at the absence of Neapolitan songs, it should be noted that at the time of this album's release, Lanza had not yet recorded his finest collection of that genre - the album Mario! (now available on the CD Mario! Lanza At His Best).

    The standout tracks from You Do Something To Me are the title song; the thrilling (and rarely heard) Some Day from a 1951 radio show; the song Beloved from the film version of The Student Prince; and a sublime rendition of Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme. There are also impressive renditions of the aria O Tu Che in Seno agli Angeli from The Force of Destiny; the lovely Sylvia; Song of India; and the exciting Lolita. Unlike many of RCA's other Lanza compilations, there is nothing downright bad on the album, though Lygia and the over-exuberant Flower Song should have been remade.

    The other album featured here is Lanza's first (and best) album of Christmas songs and carols, originally released in 1956. (Note: the same renditions also feature on the BMG CDs Christmas With Mario Lanza and Christmas Hymns and Carols.) Recorded between 1950 and 1956, most of the numbers showcase the tenor in fine vocal fettle. Ignore the moments of sharpness on O Holy Night, The Lord's Prayer, and Joy to the World, and instead revel in the beauty and commitment that Lanza brings to his singing here.

    All in all, a splendid introduction to a vocal phenomenon.
    God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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      God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
      The Jigsaw Seen
      Manufacturer: Vibro-phonic Recordings
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00063MB2G
      Release Date: 2004-10-12

      Tracks:

      1. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (remixed version)
      2. Jesus Of Hollywood (album version)
      3. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (instrumental version)
      4. Jesus Of Hollywood (single version)
      5. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (original single mix)

      Album Description

      This classic yuletide recording has become a perennial favorite since it's initial release on red vinyl in 1989. Originally released by Skyclad Records as a 7-inch single, Vibro-phonic has now expanded the release to a 5 song CD EP.

      The EP starts off with a brand new remix of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, showcasing heavenly harmonies and droning electric sitars. The song was remixed after the original 2 inch analog tapes were meticulously baked and transferred to digital. The next cut is a 2004 remix of Jesus Of Hollywood, a track that appeared on The Jigsaw Seen's long out-of-print debut album Shortcut Through Clown Alley. A previously unreleased instrumental version of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen follows, featuring guest percussionist Joe Berardi on vibes. Next up is the acoustic single version of Jesus Of Hollywood, remixed especially for this release. The final selection is the original single mix of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.

      With a mint condition copy of the original single and picture sleeve valued at over $20 (Goldmine Christmas Record Price Guide, Krause Publications, 1997), this expanded, remixed and remastered version of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen makes the perfect stocking stuffer.
      Russian Requiem
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        Russian Requiem

        Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.)
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
        Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
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        ChantsChants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000001SRT
        Release Date: 1994-03-22

        Tracks:

        1. Though, Who Clothest Thyself
        2. Holy God, Holy Strong God
        3. May You Be Praised, O God
        4. Let The Soul Of Your Servant Rest
        5. Truly All Is Vanity And A Breath Of Wind
        6. O Lord, Grant The Soul Of Your Departed Servant Peace
        7. O Christ, Let The Soul Of Your Servant Rest
        8. You Alone Are Immortal
        9. Thrice Holy, Doxology
        10. O Lord - You, Oh Lord, Did Descend Into Hell
        11. Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us...
        12. Blessed Are They Whom You Have Chosen
        13. They Devided My Clothes Amongst
        14. Today He Hangs On The Wooden Cross
        15. Let Us Witness Thy Glorious Resurrection
        16. Chosen By The Heavenly King
        Spirit of Christmas
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          Spirit of Christmas

          Manufacturer: Sparrow
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Humperdinck, EngelbertHumperdinck, Engelbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B0000CDL5P
          Release Date: 2003-10-07

          Tracks:

          1. Canticle Of Joy (Medley): Sing Joy/Joy To The World/How Great Our Joy
          2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
          3. Miraculous Night (Medley): It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/Silent Night, Holy Night/O Holy Night
          4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
          5. Sing We Now Of Christmas
          6. On Christmas Night
          7. Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
          8. The City Of David (Medley): Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming/O Little Town Of Bethlehem/The Birthday Of The King
          9. The First Noel
          10. How Should A King Come?
          11. Adeste Fideles
          12. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
          13. We Three Kings
          14. What Child Is This?
          15. We Adore Thee
          16. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

          Tracks:

          1. Rejoice (Medley): O Come, O Come Emmanuel/Good Christians All Rejoice/Rejoice, Rejoice
          2. Break Forth O Beauteous, Heavenly Light
          3. Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
          4. A Gift From God (Medley): Of the Father's Love Begotten/Wonderful Counsel
          5. Immanuel (Medley): We Sing, Immanuel, Your Praise/Immanuel/Angels From The Realms Of Glory
          6. Infant (Medley): Infant Holy, Infant Lowly/Go Tell It On The Mountain/O Come All Ye Faithful (Reprise)
          7. The Holly And The Ivy
          8. O Christmas Tree
          9. Prayer From Hansel And Gretel
          10. Gesu, Bambino
          11. Rose Of Bethlehem
          12. And Suddenly There Was With The Angels/Glory To God
          13. For Unto Us A Child Is Born
          14. Hallelujah Chorus
          15. Silent Night (Reprise)

          Product Description

          BRAND NEW, sealed, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List or more Titles to combine shipping!M
          Blessed City: Hymns from Worcester
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • CD Issue of and old favourite
          • Release on CD
          Blessed City: Hymns from Worcester

          Manufacturer: Griffin (Qualiton)
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Howells, HerbertHowells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Vaughan Williams, RalphVaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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          HymnsHymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00005KAU7
          Release Date: 2001-05-29

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars CD Issue of and old favourite.......2002-08-24

          For those who like hymns sung by an Anglican cathedral choir with organ accompaniment, this is an excellent choice. You should be aware, however, that 17 of the items were previously available on Abbey Records LP "O Praise Ye The Lord" MVP808. The 18th item is not a hymn but a motet - "Faire is the heaven" by William Harris.

          4 out of 5 stars Release on CD.......2002-08-21

          For those who like recordings of favourite hymns by Anglican cathedral choirs, this is an excellent recording. Prospective purchasers should be aware however that all the hymns on the record were originally released on an Abbey LP in 1979 under the title "O Praise Ye The Lord". There is one addition - the motet "Faire is the Heaven" by William Harris which brings the total listening time to 54:01.
          Trombones Under the Tree
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • Absolutely Amazing
          • Simply Awesome
          • NICE BUT NOT SUPER
          • Enjoyable Holiday Music
          • Spectacular Instrumental Xmas CD--not just for trombonists!
          Trombones Under the Tree

          Manufacturer: Summit(Classical)
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          1. Four of a Kind, Music for Trombone Quartet
          2. Trombonastics
          3. New York Legends: Trombone
          4. Four of a Kind 2
          5. A Festival of Carols in Brass

          ASIN: B0000038JI
          Release Date: 1994-10-26

          Tracks:

          1. White Christmas
          2. We Three Kings
          3. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Up On The Housetop
          4. Joy To The World
          5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
          6. Wassail Song
          7. Bring A Torch
          8. The Christmas Song
          9. Nutcracker Sketches: Overture
          10. Nutcracker Sketches: March
          11. Nutcracker Sketches: Arabian Dance
          12. Nutcracker Sketches: Chinese Dance
          13. Nutcracker Sketches: Trepak
          14. Nutcracker Sketches: Dance Of The Reed Pipes
          15. Deck The Halls
          16. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
          17. O Christmas Tree - The First Noel
          18. Let It Snow
          19. What Child Is This?
          20. Coventry Carol
          21. Good King Wenceslas
          22. The Little Drummer Boy
          23. Carol Of The Bells
          24. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
          25. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
          26. Sheep May Safely Graze
          27. Come Hear The Wonderful Tidings
          28. Break Forth, O Beautious Heavenly Light
          29. Away In The Manger - Silent Night
          30. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

          Album Description

          The principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic and a great supporting cast present a wonderfully elegant "trombone Christmas." After the success of Four of a Kind, there should be some serious interest in this lineup!

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing.......2006-10-05

          I absolutely love this CD. The level of musicianship is phenomenal, as well as the arrangements of the pieces. It's so hard to find good arrangements of Christmas music - most are very bland. You HAVE to have this CD - especially if you play trombone.

          5 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome.......2004-07-09

          How anyone could rate this CD under 5-Stars is a myestery to me!?! The playing and arrangements are AWESOME! Do yourself a favor, buy this CD as well as "The Hollywood Trombones - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The Balboa Bachelors weren't disappointed and you won't be either!

          2 out of 5 stars NICE BUT NOT SUPER.......2002-12-30

          I don't know if its personal prejudice or just my taste, but I don't find the sound of "east coast" symphonic players as nice to listen to as those whose sounds more clearly are "Chicago Symphony" influenced (at least as I hear it anyway). Consequently, I find myself viewing everything with "Chicago Symphony" coloured glasses.

          I though the CD was "nice". Plenty of competent playing, and solid ensemble work. But,I just didn't hear any real inspiration in the playing of the ensemble. Everything sounded "right", but not magical. For a new trombonist just learning the instrument, this CD will help the learning process; lots of nice sounds, solid musicianship and good ensemble work. However, for a more experienced player, this CD is a disappointment. If you are on a tight budget, or trying to find something that will inspire you, you likely ought to consider putting your money somewhere else.

          For anyone reading this review, I am sorry for the negative commentary, but this is just how this CD hit me. As an amateur trombonist of many years, I realize it is easy to throw rocks at an easy target, especially as I knowlingly am unable to aspire to the heights these musicains have rightly attained in their chosen profession. However, I alwasy try to "call em' as I see em'".

          4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Holiday Music.......2002-09-05

          This is a wonderful album of holiday favorites. All selections are outstanding performances, making this a welcome addition to any CD collection. The music will be especially appreciated by fans of the trombone, but the outstanding musical quality makes it pleasant listening for all.

          4 out of 5 stars Spectacular Instrumental Xmas CD--not just for trombonists!.......2001-12-16

          Admittedly, as a trombonist myself I am predisposed to love this CD. The playing is uncanny, with impeccable intonation and such gorgeous tone quality to bring tears to a trombonist's ears...um, eyes. M. Dee Stewart, formerly of the Philadelphia Orchestra and professor of trombone at Indiana University, brought together three of his star pupils for this recording: Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic and winner of the 2002 International Trombone Association Award; Mark H. Lawrence, principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony, and Carl Lenthe, formerly trombone solist with the Bavarian State Opera (!) and currently professor of trombone at Indiana University. Their playing is superb, and more than one high F comes out so easily and beautifully my jaw dropped.

          And although every trombonist NEEDS this CD, there is also a wide appeal for non-trombonists. At its best it is very beautiful. Joy To The World and The Christmas Song are absolutely gorgeous. At its worst, Trombones Under the Tree is like really good Musak, listenable but a touch bland, but perfect for Christmas parties and tree-trimming. The CD contains 30 (!) tracks, ranging from traditional carols (We Three Kings, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, etc.) to Classical favorites (Sheep May Safely Graze, selections from the Nutcracker, etc.) to pop standards (White Christmas, Let It Snow, etc.). Most of the arrangements are terrific and show a similar variety--the majority are for trombone quartet alone, but some are arranged for quartet accompanied by rhythm section. We Three Kings gets a tongue-in-cheek treatment in 5/4 reminiscent of Dave Brubeck's Take Five. Nutcracker Sketches (arranged by Carl Lenthe) demonstrates stunning playing but may annoy purists who find the tempi too slow (no matter how good you are, a trombone just isn't a violin or clarinet!) and the concept inappropriate. The Arabian Dance, however, is absolutely terrific, and the whole is clearly deferential to the original.

          Music Review:

          1. Home Free
          2. I'm Amazed Live... [Live]
          3. I'm Not Worried
          4. I've Been Thru 2 Much Already
          5. I've Weathered the Storm
          6. I Want You I Need You
          7. Is Yo Mind Made Up
          8. It's a Beautiful Day
          9. Jesus Said He Would
          10. La Coleccion

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