in all my years here, this is one music thread i have yet to see.... so, allow me to present this topic. what are some of your favorite christmas/holiday tunes? post vids if you have them... otherwise titles will work. here are three of my favorites (with a different spin put on them) Apocalyptica - Oh Holy Night <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/35Q78g7cMoY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/35Q78g7cMoY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Apocalyptica - Little Drummer Boy <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/92CMl7fxd9c&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/92CMl7fxd9c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Carol of the Bells <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cY1otyfwu1o&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cY1otyfwu1o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
The Night Santa Went Crazy <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pXQd1fvAq_s&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pXQd1fvAq_s&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Christmas at Ground Zero <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UsvZHHLQ8-c&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UsvZHHLQ8-c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
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Trans Siberian Orchestra = epic win the concert is amazing too, i went last year, too bad i can't go this year i learned Carol of the Bells on electric guitar, easy and fun to play
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Serious recommendation for those who like folk/blues/roots: Where Will You be Christmas Day (Dust to Digital series) 24 recordings from 1917-1959 Am listening to it now -- none of the normal cheesy stuff. Great, foot-tapping Xmas stuff. Bessie Smith, Leadbelly, Lightnin', and a ton of people most of us have never heard of before.
Two-year thread bump, but after all, Christmas only comes once a year (even if it does seem to stretch from October until January now). Let's spread some holiday cheer! <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Aixcna743L0?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Aixcna743L0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
Have we ever played the Little Drummer Boy game on here? (No pedobear.) A group pledges to admit when they hear LDB and then eliminates themselves from the competition. You really have to work to avoid that song this time of year, running from places with awful Xmas soundtracks playing (like, you know, shopping malls and stuff.)
When listening to Chrismas music, I still prefer listening to the ones I grew up with. That's the best way for me to look back and see my family back then. My favorite modern Christmas music now is Straight Up No Chaser. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2Fe11OlMiz8?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2Fe11OlMiz8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
Gotta say, I love the classics. Bing Crosby-White Christmas Brenda Lee- Rockin around the Christmas Tree Burl Ives-A Holly Jolly Christmas Nat King Cole- The Christmas Song Elvis-Blue Christmas Beach Boys-Little St. Nick Tony Bennet-My Favorite Things Dean Martin-Baby it's Cold Outside Andy Williams-Its the Most Wonderful Time of the year.
Some of my all time favorites. Listen to them all every year. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kF_5nARtHn8?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kF_5nARtHn8?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FwxfN3oSHaQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FwxfN3oSHaQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n50r-EwCuLw?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n50r-EwCuLw?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5kHH6LJpEbQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5kHH6LJpEbQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/elAtcHU0iCU?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/elAtcHU0iCU?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
I'm not really into Christmas music, but I do like this husband/wife duo. Apparently they started performing in Houston although they are Canadians now living in Alabama. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sXniUJEBaUo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sXniUJEBaUo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
Not too big on the Santa related songs. I cannot stand "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" song. Likely the song I hate most. Pure torture to listen to that one. However, I love the other ones from the classic movie especially this one. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQI8WRWGhWU?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQI8WRWGhWU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> I like the ones sung in church best. What Child is This? Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GyyRLv0mFa4?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GyyRLv0mFa4?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kAesbViYYqM?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kAesbViYYqM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Angels We Have Heard on High Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YnKnXGhwxnA?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YnKnXGhwxnA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GaxB0xEbO0c?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GaxB0xEbO0c?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Oh Holy Night Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N35VmlaCgqc?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N35VmlaCgqc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> O Come All Ye Faithful Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cGpZS3Led-M?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cGpZS3Led-M?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> The First Noel Spoiler <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6CbL8qndoVE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6CbL8qndoVE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
Handel: Messiah- Musica Sacra the perfect compromise between period and "big band" Handel, beautifully sung, played, and fantastically recorded. Plus, it features one of my best friends. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker- Semyon Bychkov. there are many wonderful performances of the Nutcracker, but I'm partial to Bychkov's, a less well known conductor, leading one of the world's greatest orchestras The Roches: We Three Kings Joe Williams: That Holiday Feeling Diana Krall: Christmas Songs, accompanied by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra- a fantastic big band, worth getting to know on their own. Ella Fitzgerald: Wishes You a Swinging Christmas Leontyne Price: Christmas Songs , grand in manner, Price in prime voice, with Karajan and the VPO Luciano "The Refrigerator" Pavarotti: O Holy Night. perhaps the definitive classical christmas album- there was a TV special from this recording, shot at Notre Dame de Montreal. Tony Bennet : Snowfall. if you're only buying one, get this.