Best of Narada Christmas

Narada Christmas Collection (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 1998)
• Original Release Date: August 25, 1998
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Narada
• ASIN: B000009ROZ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #9 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A superb two-disc set of Narada's finest recording artists, from David Arkenstone and Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel to Nando Lauria and Dordán. Narada has assembled a wide assortment of musical glad tidings that encompass New Age-like pop arrangements with larger ensembles, Celtic interpretations, jazzy and neoclassical pieces, and a host of acoustic readings, the least of which is Billy McLaughlin's "What Child Is This?" Whether you like straight-ahead arrangements like Arkenstone's playful and more produced "I Saw Three Ships," or improvised pieces such as the enchanting rendition of "Carol of the Bells" by Kostia, The Best of Narada Christmas does a good job of pooling the finer works of its artists in one Whitman Sampler that packs value-plus--and enough seasonal atmosphere to turn your listening environment into a shaken snow globe. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Relaxing Christmas Music, November 13, 2004

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Narada Christmas (Audio CD)

This 2-disc set is one of my favorites--and I own over 32 Christmas CD's and over 20 Christmas cassettes.)

Narada is a popular New Age label, and this is a compilation CD from previous Narada Christmas releases. What is New Age music? Many styles fall under New Age music, including neo-classical, instrumental, ethereal synthesized music, Celtic, and light jazz. Some artists don't like to be categorized under New Age, but it's hard to find a place for the beautiful, relaxing, and positive music that often falls under the New Age genre.

This CD features traditional Christmas songs rendered in a non-traditional way, as well as new Christmas songs that are sure to become favorites of the season. There is enough varying of styles to add interest, including songs with beautiful vocals. What you won't find on this CD is drummed up "fake" holiday cheer with songs that grate on your nerves. Every song is truly ear candy that will soothe frazzled holiday nerves and bring the mind and spirit back to a more peaceful and joyful state.

Currently we have both CD's in our car's CD changer, and it was a treat to listen to them as we went Christmas shopping this weekend. Even my 5 year old son called from the back seat "nice singing!" I highly recommend this 2-disc Christmas collection from Narada if you like fresh, inspiring, and pleasant holiday music.

Disc 1

1. I Saw Three Ships - David Arkenstone
2. First Noel - Ralf Illenberger
3. Enniscorthy Christmas Carol - Dordan
4. Il Est Né (He Is Born) - Michael Gettel
5. Joy to the World - Bruce Mitchell
6. Angels We Have Heard on High - David Lanz
7. Away in a Manger - David Darling
8. Silent Night - Tingstad & Rumbel
9. We Three Kings - David Arkenstone
10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Michael Whalen
11. Unto Us a Boy Is Born
12. What Child Is This? - Billy McLaughlin
13. Carol of the Bells - Kostia
14. Bring the Torch - Tingstad & Rumbel

Disc 2

1. Gloria - Nando Lauria
2. Silver Bells - David Arkenstone
3. Mistletoe Waltz - Dordan
4. O Come All Ye Faithful - David Lanz
5. O Holy Night - Brian Mann
6. Ding Dong! Merrily on High - Nancy Rumbel
7. Do You Hear What I Hear? - David Arkenstone
8. Ukrainian Carol - Spencer Brewer
9. It Came upon a Midnight Clear - Wayne Gratz
10. Celebration - Tingstad & Rumbel
11. Coventry Carol/Noël Nouvelet - Bob Read
12. O Little Town of Bethlehem/The Holly and the Ivy
13. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Sheldon Mirowitz
14. Hallelujah

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous new age (light) renditions of classics., December 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of Narada Christmas (Audio CD)

Fresh, delightful, very listen-able. Can put it on and leave it go for hours. Sensuous, enthralling and very pleasing -- it always surprises and delights ... even after multiple listenings. Save your $$ on other Narada Christmas CDs... this one IS the best of.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truely the best of Narada's Christmas music, November 30, 1998

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Ron Brown (Forest Grove, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of Narada Christmas (Audio CD)

Put these two discs on your player and prepare for a musical Christmas expierence! I have played them for hours and love every minute.