Hymns & Carols of Christmas Reviews

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5 Responses to “Hymns & Carols of Christmas Reviews”

1. Sandy Kay says:

   October 31, 2010 at 5:32 pm

   Review by Sandy Kay for Hymns & Carols of Christmas
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   If you love Jim Brickman’s arrangement and playing style and want a CD with traditional Christmas hymns and carols, you will almost certainly love this CD.

   Most of the tracks are easily recognizable classic hymns or carols. One of these “Holy, Holy, Holy” is not usually considered a Christmas hymn but it is a nice arrangement. I didn’t recognize “Angels Blessing” but there was no composition information in the liner notes so it must be a tune with which I am unfamiliar. There is a more contemporary song, “Christmas Is….” that will be familiar if you listen to a contemporary Christian music radio station. It is the only one that has a vocal part (sung by Mark Masri not Brickman).

   The arrangements are pretty much in the classic Jim Brickman style so there are no surprises there. Brickman’s earlier Christmas album The Gift is on my “frequent play” list from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. This CD is a little too similar to that one (and less familiar) for it to become a favorite yet. But it is very pleasant and relaxing music for Christmas and would be a good gift idea for someone who wants non-intrusive Christmas carol music to keep playing in the house during the holidays.
2. Martha B. Higgins says:

   October 31, 2010 at 5:40 pm

   Review by Martha B. Higgins for Hymns & Carols of Christmas
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   AS always, Jim Brickman delivers a spectacular performance with his own special stamp on familiar songs. A delight!
3. Traveling Family says:

   October 31, 2010 at 5:42 pm

   Review by Traveling Family for Hymns & Carols of Christmas
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   Truly enjoyable holiday music. Something that can be on while decorating the tree or eating your Christmas meal.
4. Peggy S. Werner says:

   October 31, 2010 at 6:15 pm

   Review by Peggy S. Werner for Hymns & Carols of Christmas
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   I like the soft and mellow sounds of this CD. If you have a fire and are just sitting around enjoying the season, put this on and enjoy the evening.
5. Kenneth R. Bridges says:

   October 31, 2010 at 7:05 pm

   Review by Kenneth R. Bridges for Hymns & Carols of Christmas
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   Let’s face it. The limited number of favorite Christmas songs (which are the nicest songs) means that endless variations exist by various artists. The trick is to make the arrangement interesting without having it loose all resemblance to the “standard.” Jim Brickman does a very nice job of creating music that is excellent for listening to by the fire or for playing in the background of a Christmas gathering.