Celebration of Joy

Track Listings
1. Lord Will Make a Way - Al Green    
2. Everybody Ought to Praise His Name - The Mighty Clouds of Joy    
3. I Don't Wanna Stay Here    
4. Oh Happy Day - Edwin Hawkins    
5. It's Gonna Rain - Rev. Milton Brunson    
6. Corner Stone - Leon Patillo    
7. Martin - New Life    
8. Come and Go With Me - Shirley Caesar, Bernard Sterling    
9. Get in a Hurry - The New York Community Choir    
10. Don't Doubt the Lord - The Williams Brothers    

Celebration of Joy, Music, Various Artists, 80's, Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Traditional Gospel
The Best Choral Album in the World...Ever!
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • I love it and I give it as a gift
  • MarMSED
  • Diverse range but the songs are butchered...
 The Best Choral Album in the World...Ever!

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002ZZH6
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

  1. Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Academy And Chorus Of St Martin In The Fields
  2. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  3. Zadok The Priest - Ambrosian Singers
  4. Miserere Mei, Deus - Gerald Finley
  5. Veni Creator Spiritus - Choir Of The Monks Of The Benedictine Monastery Of Santo Domingo De Silos
  6. Lacrimosa - London Philharmonic Choir
  7. For Unto Us A Child Is Born - Ambrosian Singers
  8. The Heavens Are Telling - John Shirley-Quirk
  9. Panis Angelicus - Halle Choir
  10. Ave Maria - Groupe Vocal De France
  11. Ode To Joy - The Westminster Choir
  12. Va, Pensiero - Chorus Of the Royal Opera House
  13. Chorus Of Slave Girls - Chorus Of The National Theatre Of Sophia
  14. Coro De Romanticos - Coro Cantores De Madrid
  15. In Paradisum - Choir Of Kings College, Cambridge
  16. Totus Tuus - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  17. Song For Athene - Winchester Cathedral Choir
  18. Celebration - London Symphony Chorus
  19. Jerusalem - Royal Choral Society

Tracks:

  1. Zion Hort Die Wachter - South German Madrigal Choir
  2. Pleni Sunt Coeli Et Terra - Charles Brett
  3. Hallelujah Chorus - Ambrosian Singers
  4. Thou Knowest, Lord - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  5. Veni Sancte Spiritus - Choir Of The Monks Of The Benedictine Monastery Of Santo Domingo De Silos
  6. Awake The Harp - City Of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
  7. And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth - New Philharmonia Chorus
  8. L'Adieu Des Bergers - Choeurs Rene Duclos
  9. Agnus Dei - Peter Barley
  10. Cantique De Jean Racine - MONKS AND CHOIRBOYS OF DOWNSIDE ABBEY
  11. Ave Verum Corpus - Schutz Consort
  12. Begluckt Darf Nun Dich, O Heimat - Bavarian State Opera Chorus, Munich
  13. Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie - Chorus Of the Royal Opera House
  14. Laudamus Te - Radio France Chorus
  15. Chichester Psalms - Rachel Masters
  16. The Lamb - Vasari Singers
  17. Agnus Dei - Winchester Cathedral Choir
  18. Requiem Aeternam - Choir Of Kings College, Cambridge
  19. Dies Irae - Philharmonia Chorus
  20. O Fortuna - London Philharmonic Choir
  21. Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1 (Land Of Hope Glory) - Royal Choral Society

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I love it and I give it as a gift.......2006-12-11

This is the first collection of choral music that I've purchased and I love it. I own copies of operas and requiems and masses, but if you attend choral concerts, as I have been recently, you learn there is a huge colletion of choral music appart from the forms I've been listening to. I appreciate the producers selecting "Song for Athene" by Tavener and "Celebration (Standing Stone)" by McCartney. They are new to me and I love them. Disk 1 ends with "Jerusalem" and Disk 2 ends with "Land of Hope and Glory." As an American I rarely hear these and I am so glad they were included. I believe this album was intended to help popularize choral music and I believe the selections do fine job towards that end.

I know snobs rage against popularizing classical music, but everyone deserves exposure to the beauty of song. I will also mention here "The East Village Opera Company" because they work to popularize opera by setting it to a rock beat. They do a fine job but also get criticized for attempting to popularize classical music.

"The Best Choral Album in the World...Ever" was so popular with my teen-age daughter that it was hard to get it back from her. I give the album as a gift to nephews and nieces.

4 out of 5 stars MarMSED.......2005-08-27

The music selections are extraordinary. The only problem has to do with the balance of sound. There are some parts that are very loud, and some that are so very soft. You have to continually adjust the volume.

3 out of 5 stars Diverse range but the songs are butchered..........2005-07-24

Well, this CD isn't horrible by any stretch, but it is irritating to someone who's more than a casual listener of choral music. I'm by no means as musically "literate" as many reviewers out there, but I have a collection of probably twenty-five or thirty choral CD's and this is one that will probably be gathering dust in the back of the CD book.

The peices are well-performed for the most part, but they are hopelessly edited. Beethoven's Ode to Joy is somewhere around twenty four minutes, but this CD only includes an arrangement of about five minutes. The beautiful Miserere is, uncut, almost eleven minutes but is cut down to five and a half minutes here.

Looking back, I should have realized the major editing that would be involved, just by the sheer number of peices on it. I'm familiar with a great many of them and I know they're too long to fit onto a seventy minute disc without some major cutting going on. I just didn't reason that out before I shelled out the money for it.

Bottom line. This CD has decent singing, but is nothing special. If you're a newcomer to this genre, you might get this as a quick overview of the different types of choral music out there, but if you're any kind of an avid listener, this CD will drive you insane with the severity of the cuts. Beginners, if you're looking for a great collection CD, you'd do better to look at "Choral Moods". It doesn't have the diversity in styles of this one, but it will introduce you to incredibly talented composers. To the old hats out there, steer clear of this one and look to CD's by your preferred individual composers themselves. It's more money, but much less frustration in the long run. The old sayings are sometimes the best: You get what you pay for.
Euphoric Classics: A Classical High
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B0000D9WWS
Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

  1. Sunrise (Also Sprach Zarathustra) (Opening) - David Bell
  2. Montegues And Capulets (Dance Of The Knights) - The Philadelphia Orchestra
  3. Vision - Richard Souther
  4. Toccata & Fugue In D Minor - VANESSA MAE
  5. Ode To Joy - Westminster Choir
  6. Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jolity - Philharmonia Orchestra
  7. The Mission - Ennio Morricone And His Orchestra
  8. Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Nicolai Gedda
  9. The Heart Asks Pleasure First - Michael Nyman
  10. II. Allegretto (Openin) - Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
  11. Lacrimosa - David Bell
  12. Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis - Opening - London Philharmonic Orchestra
  13. Te Deum - Philharmonia Orchestra
  14. Adagio In G Minor (Realised Giazotto)(Extrac) - Sir Neville Marriner
  15. Song Of Our Homeland (Prince Igor) - Izzy
  16. Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana) - Philharmonia Orchestra
  17. Nessun Dorma (Turandot) - Jose Carreras
  18. Celebration (Standing Stone) - Lawrence Foster

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare For The Common Man - Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra
  2. the Ride Of The Valkyries (Die Valkyrie) - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
  3. Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor I:Allegro Ma Non Tanto (Opening) - Mikhail Rudy
  4. O Fortuna (Carmina Burana) - Franz Welser-Most
  5. Casta Diva (Norma) - Maria Callas
  6. Adagio For Strings - Eugene Ormandy
  7. The Eternal Knot - Pamela Thorby
  8. Sarabende - Academy Of St Martin In The Fields
  9. A German Requiem - Roger Norrington
  10. Nimrod ('Enigma Variations') - London Symphony Orchestra
  11. Summer (The Four Seasons) III: Presto - Riccardo Muti
  12. Facades - John Harle
  13. March And Canzona (Muisc For The Funeral Of Queen Mary) - Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
  14. Bolero (Conclusion) - Andre Previn
  15. March To The Scaffold (Symphonie Fantastique) - Andre Previn
  16. 'Unfinished' Symphony I Allegro Moderato (Opening) - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  17. The Lamb - Jeremy Backhouse

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Flawless, relaxing, uplifting! It will move you!.......2005-10-02

So far this my favorite classical CD of the year. I never tire of listening to it (over and over on my iPod). It contains some really beautiful renditions of very moving classical pieces, both modern and ancient. All in all an emotional and dramatic presentation. The overall effect is relaxing but it will definitely never bore you!
Jasmine Flower
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Jamine Flower
  • Angelic Choir
 Jasmine Flower
Beijing Angelic Choir
Manufacturer: Wind Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006369N
Release Date: 2002-04-23

Tracks:

  1. Children from the Mountain
  2. The Celebration of the Tribal Harvest Festivals
  3. The Anthem of Parents
  4. Eight Fiery Horses
  5. Snow-White Flower Blossoms
  6. Wedding
  7. Dong-Dong Kui (The Anthem Of Joy)
  8. The Jasmine Flower
  9. My Beautiful Homeland
  10. Lady A-Shi-Ma
  11. The Jubilant Torch Festival Celebration
  12. My Lovely Hometown
  13. A Rainy Day

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To get a sense of just how authentic a listening experience you're in for when spinning Jasmine Flower, flip through the liner notes first. Four pages in you'll find nothing but characters, and the second half is so pocked with bungled possessives and punctuation you wonder whether it was penned by the menu writer at your favorite hole-in-the-wall kung pao place. Sung in dialects from a jigsaw of Chinese regions, Flower dazzles with nectar-sweet harmonies, exotic instrumentation, and a spirit of innocence that transcends cultures and languages. China-specific sounds like the moon guitar and long lute slant the vibe in a spiritual direction, but each sentiment unfolds easily to willing Western ears. "The Anthem of Parents," from the Hunan Province, harnesses a distinct vocal reverie in describing the love that parents feel for their children; the Tibetan "My Beautiful Homeland--Xigaze" speaks, through gentle woodwinds and an exacting, chanted refrain, of a heavenly paradise with fragrant wine and flowers; and the Cantonese "A Rainy Day," drizzled in the sounds of nature and a mood of solemnity, illustrates the universal bummer of being at Mother Nature's mercy. Though the Beijing Angelic is strictly a kids' choir, Jasmine Flower exudes a Zen-style agelessness that anybody who's patted a Buddha's belly will warm to, tranquility-seeking New Age types especially. Educational applications are an option should Asian studies be in bloom at your household, but so is sitting back to simply to listen to the choir's gentle artistry. As the title track suggests, the jasmine's fragrance permeates everywhere, and everybody loves its white, lovely flowers. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Jamine Flower.......2007-01-29

We bought this album for my niece. She is just two and a half but she likes music.
I think her parents are going to teach her to be bilingual in both the Taiwan language and English.
I listened to the album in its entirety and enjoyed all the music. I recommend it for children and adults!

4 out of 5 stars Angelic Choir.......2006-03-22

I actually bought this to use as background tracks for digital show on trip to China. I had a number of Chinese CDs, but this one is really excellent. The variety of moods and the angelic voices are a pleasure to hear. I especially liked the happy "Fiery Horses" song.
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Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002RNL
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. We Thank Thee, Lord, We Thank Thee (Cantata 29)
  2. Arioso (Cantata 156)
  3. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Cantata 147)
  4. How Joyful Is My Heart (Cantatat 199)
  5. Sheep May Safely Graze (Cantata 208)
  6. God Alone Should Have My Heart (Cantata 169)
  7. Sleepers Awake (Cantata 140)
  8. Withstand Firmly All Sin (Cantata 54)
  9. What God Hath Done Is Rightly Done (Cantata 99)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Music for the soul.......2005-08-14

Highly recommended, specially for those Bach enthusiasts. This
recording is also a moving guitar performance by Parkening.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing..............2004-05-16

BACH ON GUITAR now there's a novalty...NO, actually Bach on Guitar is an excellent combination. To my knowlege Bach did not compose for the classical guitar directly, however he did write some Lute pieces which can be played on guitar with a little "tweaking". However much of Bach's music can be transcribed to to classical Guitar. (Notice that I said Classical Guitar not the "machine gun" noise you would hear from a rock guitar with the 1000watt--120db amplifiers blairing at you like a in a Rock concert!!)
Christopher Parkening, I think, demonstrates this quite well.
The music that eminates from his Guitar blends perfectly this the Orchestra accompaniment. In listen to him play...I find myself humming or whisling some of these "mind stickers" duing the day. I rate this CD six+ stars..unfortunately only 5 stars is is allowed!!!!
BUY IT You'll like it!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Incredible playing, beautiful songs!.......2001-11-06

Christopher Parkening is a genius. If anyone doubts that, I give and advice: hear this album. His technique is impressive, his notes are so clean! And his feeling, his passion in his playing is very beautiful, it really represents the soul of it, I'm sure that Bach would be very pleased and proud of Parkening's playing.
AMAZING!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Serene and Lovely.......2001-01-29

A beautiful recording, made be a superb artist who clearly reveres this sublime music and plays is accordingly. The recording of Bach's "Sleepers Awake" is especially esquisite - it's so lovely I find myself pausing in the middle of whatever I'm doing when it plays to enjoy a small wave of serenity, and reverence for the unsurpassed beauty of this music. It can bring tears to the eyes even after a hundred listenings. Thanks, Christopher for your artistry! Your music plays often in our home, and sets a lovely, serene, and calming tone.

5 out of 5 stars One of my Top 3 Favorite CD's.......2001-01-27

For one who loves the classical guitar and Bach, this is the ultimate. Parkening does such an excellent job, backed up the the LA Chamber Orchestra. Their rendition of my favorite "Sheep May Safely Graze" and "God Alone Shall Have My Heart" are sensational!
A Celebration of Christmas: Carols Through the Ages
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    		A Celebration of Christmas: Carols Through the Ages

    Manufacturer: Vanguard 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 HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( 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
    All Works by StoltzerAll Works by Stoltzer | Stoltzer, Thomas | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Vaughan Williams, RalphVaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    MassesMasses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    Renaissance (c.1450-1600)Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    Holiday MusicHoliday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
    General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
    Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
    General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
    Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
    ASIN: B0000023F9
    Release Date: 1994-01-04

    Tracks:

    1. Patapan
    2. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
    3. I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing
    4. The Coventry Carol
    5. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
    6. Good King Wenceslas
    7. Once In Royal David's City
    8. Rocking
    9. The First Nowell
    10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
    11. Wither's Rocking Hymn
    12. Silent Night
    13. Wassail Song
    14. Dormi Jesu!
    15. Boar's Head Carol
    16. Past Three O'Clock
    17. Lullay My Liking
    18. Adam Lay Ybounden
    19. Herrick's Carol
    20. Angelus Ad Virginem
    21. The Holly And The Ivy
    22. O Little One Sweet
    23. Songs Of The Nuns Of Chester
    24. Winter-Rose
    25. In Dulce Jubilo

    Tracks:

    1. Deck The Halls
    2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    3. Lute-Book Lullaby
    4. Ye Shepherds
    5. Joy To The World
    6. Down In Yon Forest
    7. People, Look East
    8. Blessed Be The Maid Marie
    9. Sir Christmas
    10. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
    11. O Come, All Ye Faithful
    12. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
    13. Here We Come A-Wassailing
    14. All My Heart
    15. Joseph Dearest (Song Of The Crib)
    16. I Saw Three Ships
    17. How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
    18. The Birds
    19. The Old Year Now (Greensleeves)
    20. A Merry Christmas

    Tracks:

    1. Gymel Of Guilelmus Monachus
    2. Anon.: Nowell, Nowell: Tidings True
    3. Roy Henry: Sanctus
    4. Anon: Blessed Be Thou, Heavenly Queen
    5. Anon: Qui Natus Est
    6. Anon: Carol With Burden
    7. Anon: Nova, Nova
    8. Anon: Angelus Ad Virginem
    9. Anon: Hail Mary, Full Of Grace
    10. In Die Nativitas
    11. Anon: There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue
    12. Kyrie
    13. Quid Petis O Fili
    14. Anon: I Saw
    15. Anon: Nowell, Nowell: Out Of Your Sleep
    16. Fauxbourden Of Guilelmus Monachus
    17. Quam Pulcra Es

    Tracks:

    1. Anon: De Nativitate Domini
    2. Ave Maria
    3. Decet Huius Cunctis Horis
    4. In Nativitate Domini
    5. O Regina, Lux Divina
    6. Hodie Christus Natus Est
    7. Nesciens Mater
    8. Et In Terra Pax
    9. Crist And Saint Marie
    10. Sancta Maria
    11. O Maria Virgo
    12. Gloria
    13. Puer Natus
    14. Foeno Iacere
    15. Maria Zart
    16. Beata Progenies
    17. Alleluya Psallat
    Celebration of Joy
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Celebration of Joy
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      1980s1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music
      1980-19891980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00000DUFV
      Release Date: 1991-01-22

      Tracks:

      1. Lord Will Make a Way - Al Green
      2. Everybody Ought to Praise His Name - The Mighty Clouds of Joy
      3. I Don't Wanna Stay Here
      4. Oh Happy Day - Edwin Hawkins
      5. It's Gonna Rain - Rev. Milton Brunson
      6. Corner Stone - Leon Patillo
      7. Martin - New Life
      8. Come and Go with Me - Shirley Caesar, Bernard Sterling
      9. Get in a Hurry - The New York Community Choir
      10. Don't Doubt the Lord - The Williams Brothers
      Domestic Science Club
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Made Especially For You By Domestic Science Club
      • Wholesome & Melodic
      • Better than the Dixie Chicks ?!
      • Let me tell you first hand....
      		 Domestic Science Club

      Manufacturer: Sleeveless
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Contemporary FolkContemporary Folk | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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      1. Three Women

      ASIN: B00008PX2A
      Release Date: 2003-03-03

      Tracks:

      1. Secrets of Love
      2. I Love You
      3. Working Man
      4. Sweet Tooth
      5. Talk to Me
      6. Kayaking
      7. Tenderness Place
      8. Peaches and Cream

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Made Especially For You By Domestic Science Club.......2006-02-05

      Too bad there are no more Domestic Science Club albums being made. This is a great record. You'll be toe-tapping and smiling to the wonderful harmonies and music. "Kayaking" will have you laughing out loud.

      5 out of 5 stars Wholesome & Melodic.......2005-10-31

      The Domestic Science Club (DSC) is a refreshing group putting vocals and harmony back where they belong - not competing with the instruments which are otherwise orchestrated to drown out the voices and lyrics of marginally talented artists.

      The DSC style is soothing and romantic, sometimes with a bit of country swing, but I travel back in time whenever I listen. Their music holds close old values of love and romance while cherishing the simple joys of life, family, and homemaking.

      Their style may not be highly marketed as other singers, but the DSC fills a gap in the music industry that has been wholly ignored - making me long for an era of innocence and simplicity. It would do well to publish more music as melodic and wholesome as this group.

      5 out of 5 stars Better than the Dixie Chicks ?!.......2003-12-19

      To tell the truth, I buy the Dixie Chicks CDs mainly because there are no new Domestic Science Club CDs. The two CDs out there are delightful, with tunes ranging from country/blue grass style to funny to romantic. The lyrics and harmonies are wonderful and very singable if you like to follow along while driving the car. I've had to buy multiple versions of both CDs because people keep taking my copies! This CD's only flaw is that it is shorter than the other.

      5 out of 5 stars Let me tell you first hand...........2003-06-27

      This album is one of those that whenever you listen to it, it just makes you happy! The songs are fun and light and funny. Sara Hickman is an amazing songwriter with a wonderful sense of humor and a style that is all her own. If I had to pick a favorite song,I think it would be "Sweet Tooth"-only because that is the song that got me hooked on these girls. "Secrets of Love", "Peaches and Cream", and "Kayaking" will make you smile so be sure to listen to the lyrics. The combination of Patty Lege,Robin Macy, and Sara Hickman is so special. I can't believe they are still such a secret!
      A Women's Celebration of Chant & Harmony
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		A Women's Celebration of Chant & Harmony

        Manufacturer: Schoolkids
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
        Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
        GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ChantsChants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        HymnsHymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        MassesMasses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B0000058N0
        Release Date: 1995-01-13

        Tracks:

        1. Ave Maris Stella
        2. Salve Regina
        3. Queen of Heaven
        4. Sparrow
        5. In Paradisum
        6. Ad Te Levavi
        7. "O" Antiphon
        8. Behold the Lord Comes
        9. Dicite Pusilanimes
        10. Rorate Coeli
        11. Alleluia
        12. Dominus Dixit Ad Me
        13. In Splendoribus
        14. Solis Ortus
        15. Exsurge
        16. Meditabor
        17. Pater
        18. Nos Auten
        19. Dominus Jesus
        20. Lord Jesus
        21. Gradual and Alleluia Easter Sunday Mass: Hace Dies, Alleluia, Pascha
        22. Giver of Life
        23. Spiritus Domini
        24. Memento Verbi
        25. Panis Quen Ego
        26. Song of the New Covenant
        27. Veni Sancte Spiritus
        28. Spirit of the Lord
        Beautiful Star: A Celebration of Christmas
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Excellent Mens Corale (about 100 men) sing inspiring Christmas Music !!!
        		 Beautiful Star: A Celebration of Christmas

        Manufacturer: Resmiranda
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by BrittenAll Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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        ASIN: B00069SPRK
        Release Date: 1998-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. O Holy Night
        2. Angels We Have Heard on High
        3. Mosaic No1
        4. Wexford Carol
        5. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
        6. Mosaic No2
        7. O Jerusalem in the Morning
        8. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
        9. Mosiac No3
        10. What You Gonna Name Your Pretty Little Baby
        11. This Little Babe
        12. Mosaic No4
        13. Ain't That A-Rockin'
        14. O Come All Ye Faithful
        15. Mosaic No5
        16. Rise Up, Shepherd/Go Tell It on the Mountain
        17. Silent Night
        18. Christmas Triptych: Of the Father's Love Begotten/Alle [Psallite ...]
        19. Mosaic No6
        20. Joy to the World
        21. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Digital Reflection

        Product Description

        2000 GRAMMY NOMINEE for BEST CLASSICAL CROSSOVER - The CenturyMen named by NBC as "The Finest Male Chorus in America"

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent Mens Corale (about 100 men) sing inspiring Christmas Music !!!.......2005-11-22

        This is probably the best men's chorus (approximately 100 singers from across America) I have ever heard recorded. The album jacket indicates each of the participants are professionals.

        The songs are extremely well orchestrated and a wide variety of Christian Christmas music is provided. The track "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem is breathtaking. I heard this track about 3 years ago and kept searching for the CD until I recently found it on Amazon. I have played it almost continually since I received the album.
        I Am Someone...a Musical Celebration of Who We Are
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          		I Am Someone...a Musical Celebration of Who We Are

          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000GIWCYS
          Release Date: 2006-04-18

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          5. Come to Jesus
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          7. Crucified
          8. Favorite Gospel Melodies, Vol. 3
          9. Gary Oliver [Live]
          10. Give It Up

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