Since the holiday season is fast approaching, I thought I would do an overview of some new and old Christmas music favorites that make the play list at our house through the holidays. I know it might be a little early yet, but hey, my kids have been known to play some of these year round. I’m going to start with a couple of new CDs that I’ve picked up this year. I’ll follow with some older favourites and then end with some other new releases that sound promising. So let’s get going!
New Christmas CDs
Rick Seaton, Ivory AngelsThis CD is piano/keyboard instrumental arrangements of the classical Christmas carols. It is lively and upbeat with a new-age, jazzy feel although at times it seems to want to be background music. This isn’t necessarily bad, especially with a houseful of guests. Overall, it is a very nice collection. Rick Seaton is from the Denver area and is currently the organist at the historic Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Denver.
Absolute Favorite ChristmasThis 2 CD set features many of today’s favourite Christian artists and upcoming artists. The collection has many of the classic Christmas carols and even a few new, original songs. The Christian artists include BarlowGirl, Out of Eden, Big Tent Revival, By the Tree, Jennifer Knapp, Tree63, Smalltown Poets, Michael English and OC Supertones, among many others. A couple of new discoveries for me were Inhabited and Rivertribe. Rivertribe has a Christmas CD of their own as well.
Christmas in the Vineyard
Stacie Orrico, Christmas Wish
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