Danestress Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I want to make a few play lists. I have lovely classical Christmas music, but I want to buy some fresh, modern, but non-annoying Christmas music. What do you love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I LOVE Christmas music. Though I tend to like different types of songs by different artists. One favorite is Sarah McLachlan--she has a lovely ethereal quality that shines in slower Christmas songs. But, I have my Pandora set to everything from Coldplay holiday to Toby Keith holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Mannheim Steamroller The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Lorrie Line These are all primarily instrumental But, I have my Pandora set to everything from Coldplay holiday to Toby Keith holiday. Oooh, Toby Keith Christmas, I didn't know about that :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Christmas Sarajevo LOVE! John Berry singing Oh Holy Night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Mannheim SteamrollerThe Trans-Siberian Orchestra Lorrie Line These are all primarily instrumental Oooh, Toby Keith Christmas, I didn't know about that :D I know, I know. He's got a few faster ones I enjoy. But he's in the mix to pick up the country artists. Then, I just thumbs down anyone I don't like (Brad Paisley---shudder. Haven't heard a single one by him that I like.) I love Pandora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Our favorite is playing right now :D - Josh Groban's Noel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Amy Grant's "Breath of Heaven" is my favorite. It's religious and I wasn't sure if you cared about that or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 OP--who are some of your favorite artists, normally? Those are who I tend to look up when I'm searching. Then, you can search within their genre of music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I just love Frank Sinatra for Christmas music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I enjoyed Not a Traditional Christmas selections so much when we had satellite radio, I bought it for a friend... I should get a copy for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 OP--who are some of your favorite artists, normally? Those are who I tend to look up when I'm searching. Then, you can search within their genre of music. Yes, let us know what kind of music you like. My DH is sad that he doesn't have enough Christmas music to fill up his 8gb mp3 player (only about 5-6 gbs). He feels we have a shortage :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Yes, let us know what kind of music you like.My DH is sad that he doesn't have enough Christmas music to fill up his 8gb mp3 player (only about 5-6 gbs). He feels we have a shortage :lol:. That's why I like Pandora. I even included a kid's Christmas channel. The Chipmunks begging Christmas to be on time brings back fond memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I adore Kathy Mattea's "Good New's" CD. The song Mary, did you know can bring me to tears and I would not describe myself as religious, but the whole CD brings me Joy. If you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Our favorite is playing right now :D - Josh Groban's Noel. :iagree: It's by far my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssexton Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 John Berry singing Oh Holy Night. Oh my yes!! John Berry's version of this is my all time favorite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssexton Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 More of my favorites: Beautiful Star of Bethlehem -- The Judds Carol of the Bells -- Home for the Holidays How Many Kings -- Downhere Christmas Canon -- Trans Siberian Orchestra Let There Be Light -- Point of Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Elvis. There's an album of added voices creating duets with his songs. Its okay. I really love Jewel's holiday album. Her voice is very sweet...her versions of O Holy Night and Ave Maria are very pleasant, but her Christmas version of Hands and a couple others really speak to me. Not sure why, not my usual music. The CDs of Christmas Music played from antique music boxes, are lovely, too, I so enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 OP--who are some of your favorite artists, normally? Those are who I tend to look up when I'm searching. Then, you can search within their genre of music. For the past ten years, my favorite music has been no music. I think having children has given me a deep a abiding need for silence:) But as they get older, I am starting to want to listen to music around the house more. For one thing, I am in the house alone more. But my music tastes are eclectic and uninformed. Yes, I am a Christian. I have a sentimental attachment to the old school Christmas recordings that I heard growing up - Gene Autrey, Sinatra, Bing Crosby. But those aren't really genres I would go for apart from just a childish attachment to my past. I'm not inclined to listen to entire choirs (I really loath choral music) or big band stuff. I just spent an entire evening on Itunes and I made my first EVER playlist. Very proud. So far it has Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, The Hopeful Gospel Quartet, Sufjan Stevens, The Band, Diane Krall .... like I said, sort of eclectic! This is fun. I think I spent $12 tonight, and I will love what I have so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I never think of Christmas music as annoying, unless it is elevator Christmas music. My favorite Christmas album is by Ringo Starr. He does an awesome Little Drummer Boy. :smash: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) The song Mary, did you know can bring me to tears Oh I love that song sung by Hayley Westenra. I can't even hardly sing along with it in the car without :crying: I'm really enjoying Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, and Celtic Woman on my Christmas playlist. Oh, and I love both of Martina McBride's Christmas albums, even though I'm not a big country music fan. Brooke Chenowith's album has some good songs. . . but also some seriously annoying songs too. Edited December 4, 2011 by LemonPie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Yes, I am a Christian. I have a sentimental attachment to the old school Christmas recordings that I heard growing up - Gene Autrey, Sinatra, Bing Crosby. But those aren't really genres I would go for apart from just a childish attachment to my past. I'm not inclined to listen to entire choirs (I really loath choral music) or big band stuff. You might really enjoy Michael Buble's Christmas album then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 I rest my case:) Just saying is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 ooh I was going to recommend Diana Krall. if you want a more modern take how about Bela Fleck or Vince Guaraldi Trio A Charlie Brown Christmas You might find some tunes in there...I still need to learn how to make a playlist. Bing Crosby White Christmas would be on there as well as his mele kalikimaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Anything except that horrible Christmas Shoe song. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Casting Crowns has a great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I posted a thread like this about a week ago, and got some great replies, but the one that won out was Sting's "If on a Winter's Night." Definitely not what you'd expect from a Christmas album, which makes it all the more interesting for us! I will admit that it has a somewhat darker feel than any of our other Christmas cd's, though, so it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Last year, we got Straight No Chaser's "All I Want For Christmas" album, and it's wonderful. Their "Mission Impossible" take on "We Three Kings" is very clever, and their comedy numbers are some of our favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Oh my yes!! John Berry's version of this is my all time favorite!! Oooh! So happy someone relates! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Lots of great ideas here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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