Bells of the Holy Land

Track Listings
1. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Angeles    
2. Latroun Abbey - Regular Ringing With Chant    
3. Holy Sepulchre Church - Easter Ringing    
4. St. Catherine's Monastery - Feast Ringing With Chant    
5. Benedictine Monastery - Regular Ringing With Chant    
6. St. James Cathedral - Feast Rining With Chant    
7. Church Of All Nations - Regular Ringing With Part Of The Mass    
8. Ethiopian Monastery - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy    
9. Monastery Of St. George Of Chozeba - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy    
10. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Feast Ringing    

Bells of the Holy Land, Music
New Century Christmas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • That's only Four Saxophones?
  • That's only Four Saxophones?
  • Finally, a palatable Christmas CD
New Century Christmas

Manufacturer: Channel Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by BrahmsAll Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by HolstAll Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Michael PraetoriusAll Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Rodgers, RichardRodgers, Richard | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Classical InstrumentalClassical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
Solo InstrumentalSolo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
Classical InstrumentalClassical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B00005056Y
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Funkin' With The Bells
  2. The First Noel
  3. Little Drummer Boy
  4. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  5. In The Bleak Mid-Winter
  6. Christmas Medley: I'll Be Home For Christmas/Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas/White Christmas
  7. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
  8. My Favorite Things
  9. O Holy Night
  10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentle Mensch
  11. What Child Is This
  12. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
  13. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
  14. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  15. We Four Kings
  16. Rock Land Bell Winter Jingle Wonder
  17. In Dulci Jubilo
  18. The Last Noel
  19. Silent Night

Amazon.com

Here's a novel approach to Christmas music cooked up by the award-winning New Century Saxophone Quartet. Part chamber music holiday fest, part playful holiday pageantry, A New Century Christmas embraces klezmer, Latin, pop, classical, and improvisational music for an inventive, 19-song overview of Christmas from a handful of composers. Saxophonist Benjamin Boone turns "We Three Kings" into "We Four Kings"; Lenny Pickett, a notable veteran of the rock music world, illustrates with "Funkin' with the Bells" just how much fun one can have with musty old standards; and symphonic master David Ott recasts "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for sax. Not just for serious music lovers, this disc is fun and easy to recommend. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars That's only Four Saxophones?.......2002-01-01

"What orchestra is that playing?" my friend asked me one night when I had this CD in.
"Its the New Century Sax Quartet." I said.
"That's only Four Saxophones?" he asked in disbelief.
"Yes, that's right." I replied.

As with any sax ensemble the sound is so rich and full that it sounds like much more than only a few saxophones.

The music is quite varied... yet recognizable. It isn't a CD to sing along with, but makes excellent background music. The CD Liner notes have information about each composer.

I found it a little hard to balance the CD on a cheap set of speakers, but I'll blame the speakers and not the recording for that.

An excellent collection of music, I recommend it for any sax lover.

5 out of 5 stars That's only Four Saxophones?.......2002-01-01

"What orchestra is that playing?" my friend asked me one night when I had this CD in.
"Its the New Century Sax Quartet." I said.
"That's only Four Saxophones?" he asked in disbelief.
"Yes, that's right." I replied.

As with any sax ensemble the sound is so rich and full that it sounds like much more than only a few saxophones.

The music is quite varied... yet recognizable. It isn't a CD to sing along with, but makes excellent background music. The CD Liner notes have information about each composer.

I found it a little hard to balance the CD on a cheap set of speakers, but I'll blame the speakers and not the recording for that.

An excellent collection of music, I recommend it for any sax lover.

5 out of 5 stars Finally, a palatable Christmas CD.......2001-04-23

The addition of Robert Faub to the quartet has proved to be not only a stabilizing force, but also an opportunity for an influx of different influences. The NCSQ Christmas rep is unique in that not only is it excitingly new, but it is also quite varied. Included are deeply stirring chorale-like settings, hot jazz influenced arrangements, and an ironically Yiddish version of "God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen" with Mr. Stephenson effortlessly executing difficult voicing techniques on the soprano saxophone. This collection of arrangements showcases the individual players' accurate technical chops along with their ability to always blend and move together. Thank you Mr. Stephenson, Mr. Faub, Mr. Pollock, and Mr. Hubbard; and I look forward to hearing the next 3 albums.
Bells of the Holy Land
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    Bells of the Holy Land

    Manufacturer: The Orchard
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000046PY1
    Release Date: 2000-05-10

    Tracks:

    1. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Angelus
    2. Latroun Abbey - Regular Ringing With Chant
    3. Holy Sepulchre Church - Easter Ringing
    4. St. Catherine's Monastery - Feast Ringing With Chant
    5. Benedictine Monastery - Regular Ringing With Chant
    6. St. James Cathedral - Feast Ringing With Chant
    7. Church Of All Nations - Regular Ringing With Part Of The Mass
    8. Ethiopian Monastery - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy
    9. Monastery Of St. George Of Chozeba - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy
    10. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Feast Ringing
    Bells of the Holy Land
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Bells of the Holy Land
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Holyland Records Ltd
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00004TV2C
      Release Date: 2000-06-13

      Tracks:

      1. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Angeles
      2. Latroun Abbey - Regular Ringing With Chant
      3. Holy Sepulchre Church - Easter Ringing
      4. St. Catherine's Monastery - Feast Ringing With Chant
      5. Benedictine Monastery - Regular Ringing With Chant
      6. St. James Cathedral - Feast Rining With Chant
      7. Church Of All Nations - Regular Ringing With Part Of The Mass
      8. Ethiopian Monastery - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy
      9. Monastery Of St. George Of Chozeba - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy
      10. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Feast Ringing
      1903 Until Today
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        1903 Until Today

        Manufacturer: Danica Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00005YPIN
        Release Date: 1996-01-23

        Tracks:

        1. Kornmodsglansen (Summer Lightning) .
        2. De Smukke (The Lovely) .
        3. Det Var Psted Hede (It Was on Isted Meadow) .
        4. Kornmodsglansen (Summer Lightning) .
        5. Solnedgang: Det Spredes Mer or Mer (Sunset: It Rea
        6. Sommeraften (Summer Evening) .
        7. Gubben Noach.
        8. Snart Er Natten Svunden (Soon the Night Has Faded)
        9. Flyv, Fugl, Flyv (Fly, Bird, Fly)
        10. Tre Rimvers (Three Rhyming Verses) .
        11. Studentersang: VI Er et Lystight Folkef (Studen
        12. Lyse Land (Bright Country) .
        13. MI: Birken (May We: The Birch) .
        14. Purpurprikken (The Purple Mark)
        15. Alle Klokker Bringer Fjernt (The Bells Bring From
        16. I Skoven Skulle V Gilde (The Feast in the Fores
        17. Der Var Engang en Gniepind ("There Onc [Mads Doss ("There Onc]
        18. Margie
        19. Aftenstemning (Evening Sentiment) .
        20. Den Brutna Rn (The Vanished Voice) .
        21. Majsang (May Song) .
        22. Natten Er Stille (The Night Is So Silent) .
        23. O, Ungdom (O, Youth)
        24. VI M Engang (We Met Long Ago) .
        25. Sjungom Studentens Lyckliga Dag (Sing of the Stude
        26. Hellige Flamme (Holy Flame) .
        Bells of the Holy Land
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          Bells of the Holy Land

          Manufacturer: Holyland Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          Contemporary ChristianContemporary Christian | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00004TS9Q
          Release Date: 2001-04-24

          Tracks:

          1. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Angeles
          2. Latroun Abbey - Regular Ringing With Chant
          3. Holy Sepulchre Church - Easter Ringing
          4. St. Catherine's Monastery - Feast Ringing With Chant
          5. Benedictine Monastery - Regular Ringing With Chant
          6. St. James Cathedral - Feast Rining With Chant
          7. Church Of All Nations - Regular Ringing With Part Of The Mass
          8. Ethiopian Monastery - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy
          9. Monastery Of St. George Of Chozeba - Feast Ringing With Part Of The Liturgy
          10. St. Peter In Gallicanty - Feast Ringing

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