Christmas Treasures 2

Mehdi

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2005)
• Original Release Date: November 1, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: SoothingMusic.com
• ASIN: B000BRMC4O
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,306 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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"Will Have You Smiling From Ear to Ear" ---ChristmasReviews.Com

Product Description
Holiday Instrumental: Piano, Electric Guitar, Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Sliegh Bells And Orchestral Strings, Accented By Holiday Bells, Placed In Uplifting Electronic Arrangements.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mehdi Does It Again!!, November 7, 2005

By	Joneane Loria (Kansas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just received a new copy of this CD, and all I can say is WOW. This is Mehdi's second Christmas album and he hasn't lost his touch. If anything, this album could well be the freshest since the original. Track by track, here's the rundown--

''Holly jolly Christmas''-- Guitar and Piano, The classic upbeat opener for the album.
''So this is Christmas''-- nice Acoustic Guitar and it builds nicely from its guitar intro to the fully orchestrated ending.
''We Wish You A Merry Christmas/ Feliz Navidad''-- Very upbeat. A really simple arrangement of flute and guitar. Works wonderfully.
''Jingle Bell Rock''-- Guitar & Piano ..great bass line...Very kool.
''Carol of Bells / We Three Kings'' This is one of the nicest pieces on the CD-- very relaxing and an interesting way of mixing these 2 classic songs.
''Jingle Bells''-- The most unique rendition of this song I've ever heard.
"Little Drummer Boy"-- Horns, piano and Flute along with a great arrangement.
"Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" -- Rythmic guitar background and electric guitar keep this song from being corny, (which is hard to do), but somehow mehdi has made it hip.
"Winter Woderland" -- Percussion and piano..works well.
"Silver Bells" -- Christmas Bells, Piano and Guitar make this angelic.

The traditional melodies don't get lost along the way and the whole CD just sounds great. If you enjoyed the original Christmas treasures album, you'll love this one. Recommended.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone will recognize some classic songs on this one, November 10, 2005

By	Rochelle Rayo (Santa Barbara) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I may be biased because I enjoy all the Medhi CDs so much, but I do think this is a great Christmas album to add to your collection. Most everyone will recognize at least two or three of the songs here, probably the majority of them. Another plus is that I don't seem to hear these played on the radio too much each Christmas, so everything seems fresh and new each year when I pull the CD out.

Short of sounding too corny or nostalgic, I always remember a bit of my childhood sitting in front of the TV watching Rudolph, the Grinch, or my favorite Snoopy when I hear the songs. I had to order the CD through the internet (and paid over seventeen bucks as a result) because I could not find it at a music store, but it remains one of the best bargains I purchased.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Christmas Treasure, November 8, 2005

By	Judy Matthews "Christmas Angel" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For many years, I have enjoyed the music of Mehdi. He plays a wonderful blend of instrumental music. The result is a collection of tunes that attract fans of all ages. When Mehdi came out with the original Christmas album, I jumped at it with great expectations. I was not disappointed.

This is not your average Christmas collection. True, all the old favorites are there, such as "Carol Of Bells", "Winter Wonderland", and the like. But the arrangements are markedly different than what you may be accustomed to. This is a CD to sing along to, for sure. Mehdi has done a great job of taking these old favorites and adding a touch here and there to make the song sound very much the same, but also completely different. The effect is like nothing I have ever heard.

This music is great for listening in your car, or in your office. The CD makes great background music for a Christmas party. You have probably heard his songs before without realizing it - at a store, on a commercial, or as relaxing music on Swiss Air. This Christmas CD (and its' companion, "Christmas Treasures 1") has and will truly become a classic for the holiday season. This Christmas, spend a few dollars and add this one to your collection.