A New Day at Midnight

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Loss and resilience figure heavily in A New Day at Midnight, David Gray's follow-up to his massively popular breakthrough, White Ladder, in 1999. Gray cloaks his painful subject in the kind of impressive songcraft that has marked his work since 1993's A Century Ends. Still, both Ladder and Midnight add a layer of flash to his dependable formula, as dashes of studio trickery and understated electronics (helped along by songwriting partner Clune) give Gray's wistful lyrics and bittersweet, emotive voice a tough-to-resist freshness. Midnight exploits Gray's singing for maximal effect, as songs like the opener, "Dead in the Water," mask sad words with bright reminders of catharsis and faith. At times, Gray could use a little more faith in simplicity. Some songs--"Freedom," for one--could stand just fine with only Gray's voice and a guitar. More often than not, though, Gray's natural, amiable phrasing and ability to create a mood show off his continued growth while staying firmly in the groove that's made him a star. --Matthew Cooke

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A New Day at Midnight

Average customer rating: Great CD-Purchased as a gift Incredibly Beautiful Album As usual, no complaints about a good thing. A bit dissapointed... Not White Ladder II, but brilliant in its own right...

A New Day at Midnight David Gray Manufacturer: Ato Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Welsh Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: White Ladder Life In Slow Motion Flesh Lost Songs 95-98 A Century Ends ASIN: B00006L7XN Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

1. Dead in the Water
2. Caroline
3. Long Distance Call
4. Freedom
5. Real love
6. Kangaroo
7. Last Boat
8. Knowhere
9. December
10. Be Mine
11. Easy Way to Cry
12. The Other Side

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Loss and resilience figure heavily in A New Day at Midnight, David Gray's follow-up to his massively popular breakthrough, White Ladder, in 1999. Gray cloaks his painful subject in the kind of impressive songcraft that has marked his work since 1993's A Century Ends. Still, both Ladder and Midnight add a layer of flash to his dependable formula, as dashes of studio trickery and understated electronics (helped along by songwriting partner Clune) give Gray's wistful lyrics and bittersweet, emotive voice a tough-to-resist freshness. Midnight exploits Gray's singing for maximal effect, as songs like the opener, "Dead in the Water," mask sad words with bright reminders of catharsis and faith. At times, Gray could use a little more faith in simplicity. Some songs--"Freedom," for one--could stand just fine with only Gray's voice and a guitar. More often than not, though, Gray's natural, amiable phrasing and ability to create a mood show off his continued growth while staying firmly in the groove that's made him a star. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

Great CD-Purchased as a gift.......2007-01-09

I purchased this CD as a gift for my wife. She loves it and plays it alot! I noticed my wife has also put it in the CD rotation to play in the background when we are entertaining in our home. Friends have commented favorably.
I had not heard of David Gray prior to her request for the CD, however I am glad she asked. David's vocals and material is easy to listen to. I will have to look at his other albums.

Incredibly Beautiful Album.......2006-06-17

David Gray hit it big with the massive selling album, White Ladder, but its follow up may just be better than the blockbuster. White Ladder have some amazing melodies, but this album has more subtle melodies of its own that are equally beautiful. A New Day At Midnight contains some amazing tracks such as "Dead In The Water", "Real Love", "Knowhere", "Be Mine", and "The Other Side" that make it one of the best albums I have ever heard. Amazing effort.

As usual, no complaints about a good thing........2006-04-23

I am a new fan of David Gray, though I have heard his song for several years, January Rain caught my ear with friends the other week and I quickly purchased 3 CDs. I am not disappointed at all. His unique voice has a hint of the style in the late 70s, and with todays accents. He is an accomplished musician and can sing up a storm, with his mellow raspy voice. His songs are a delight to sit back and picture in your mind being seated next to him or playing along. Just a very down to earth style of music. I will buy more of David Gray.

A bit dissapointed..........2005-09-27

David Gray gave us "White Lader" and I guess I was waiting for something greater or at least equally good. Instead we got a couple of good songs and the rest is forgettable. He vinidicated himself, at least to me, with his latest "Live In Slow Motion"

Not White Ladder II, but brilliant in its own right..........2005-08-18

David Gray followed up his smash White Ladder with the brilliant New Day at Midnight. Most people anticipated a repeat of the last album, or a bust like some artists have after success, but Gray doesn't let his audience down.

If you loved his work before, you will continue to love this album. The lyrics, the melodies, and the sheer honesty of his emotions are well worth every star you can rate it. White Ladder to me was more personally emotional, but this album is almost as good as what I consider the masterpiece of the last 5 years. That is pretty high praise for this album.

Gray did suprised me with this album. I anticipated a more melancholy style similar to White Ladder, but stretches of the album are more filled with energy than White Ladder, especially the songs Real Love and Be Mine. Amazing building melodies, strong lyrics, and filled with life. Other classics are The Other Side, Dead in The Water, Knowhere, and the odd but catchy Caroline.

The only negatives is that are a few songs which don't stand up as well as the ones listed above. In fact if you combined elements of White Ladder with the best of this album, you would have one of the greatest albums ever. David Gray is an honest musician who makes an effort to share his feeling with you. He may not get the press or the radio play because his music doesn't fit the "formula", but that's why his fans love it, and why anyone who gives it a chance will love it too.
It's worth the spin!

Average customer rating: 4 Disc tour de' force of "high church" Christmas music

CHRISTMAS at King's College Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cornelius, Peter | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sweelinck | Sweelinck, JanPieterszoon | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Holiday Music | Box Sets | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Box Sets | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Carols from Trinity O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Carols at King's College, Cambridge Carols From King's / Choir of King's College, Cambridge · Stephen Cleobury Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral ASIN: B000009RSR Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. Once In Royal David's City - King's College Choir, Cambridge
2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Palestrina
3. The First Nowell - King's College Choir, Cambridge
4. I Saw Three Ships - King's College Choir, Cambridge
5. Personent hodie - Byrd
6. Myn Lyking - Byrd
7. A Spotless Rose - Gibbons
8. Away In A Manger - Weelkes
9. I Sing Of A Maiden - Weelkes
10. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - King's College Choir, Cambridge
11. While Shepherds Watched - King's College Choir, Cambridge
12. Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen - King's College Choir, Cambridge
13. In The Bleak Midwinter - King's College Choir, Cambridge
14. Silent Night - King's College Choir, Cambridge
15. The Holly And The Ivy - King's College Choir, Cambridge
16. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Taylor
17. The Three Kings - King's College Choir, Cambridge
18. On Christmas Night - King's College Choir, Cambridge
19. A Child Is Born In Bethlehem - King's College Choir, Cambridge
20. In dulci jubilo - King's College Choir, Cambridge
21. O Come, All Ye Faithful - King's College Choir, Cambridge
22. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Warlock

Tracks:

1. Once In Royal David's City - King's College Choir, Cambridge
2. Bidding Prayer - King's College Choir, Cambridge
3. Resonet in laudibus - King's College Choir, Cambridge
4. Genesis 3 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
5. Adam lay ybounden - King's College Choir, Cambridge
6. Sussex Carol - King's College Choir, Cambridge
7. Isaiah 9 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
8. Joseph And Mary - King's College Choir, Cambridge
9. St Luke 1 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
10. A Maiden Most Gentle - King's College Choir, Cambridge
11. St Luke 2 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
12. Stille Nacht! - King's College Choir, Cambridge
13. Chester Carol - King's College Choir, Cambridge
14. St Luke 2 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
15. Angels, From The Realms Of Glory - King's College Choir, Cambridge
16. St Matthew 2 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
17. A Babe Is Born - King's College Choir, Cambridge
18. St John 1 - King's College Choir, Cambridge
19. O Come, All Ye Faithful - King's College Choir, Cambridge
20. Collect For Christmas Eve And The Blessing - King's College Choir, Cambridge
21. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - King's College Choir, Cambridge
22. In dulci jubilo - King's College Choir, Cambridge

Tracks:

1. Hodie Christus natus est - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
2. Hodie Christus natus est - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
3. O magnum mysterium - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
4. Senex puerum portabat - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
5. Senex puerum portabat - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
6. Hodie beata virgo - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
7. Hosanna To The Son Of David - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
8. Hosanna To The Sun Of DAvid - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
9. Gloria in excelsis Deo - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
10. When To The Temple Mary Went - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
11. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
12. The Holly And The Ivy - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
13. Angelus ad virginem - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
14. Angelus ad virginem - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
15. I Sing Of A Maiden - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
16. Watt's Cradle Song - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
17. My Dancing Day - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
18. Sing A Song Of Joy - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
19. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
20. Most Glorious Lord Of Life - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
21. That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger
22. Where Riches Is Everlastingly - King's College Choir - Philip Ledger

Tracks:

1. I Look From Afar - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
2. Come, Thou Redeemer Of The Earth - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
3. Isaiah 40: 1 - 8 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
4. Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
5. Jeremiah 23: 5 - 6 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
6. O Come, O Come Emmanuel! - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
7. Haggai 2: 6 - 9 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
8. Up, Awake And Away! - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
9. All And Some - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
10. Isaiah 35: 1 - 6 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
11. 'Twas In The Year - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
12. The Cherry Tree Carol - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
13. King Jesus Has A Garden - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
14. On Jordan's Bank The Baptist's Cry - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
15. St. Luke 1: 26 - 35 And 38 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
16. Gabriel's Message - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
17. Wake, O Wake! With Tidings Thrilling - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
18. St. Mark 1: 1 - 4a And 7 -15 - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
19. I Wonder As I Wander - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
20. My Dancing Day - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
21. Judah And Jerusalem, Fear Not - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
22. Prayers And Blessing - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
23. Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
24. Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland - The Choir Of King's College, Cambridge

Customer Reviews:

4 Disc tour de' force of "high church" Christmas music.......2003-04-19

It's in there.. this is a great collection of Anglican Cathedral Christmas music. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: all Christmas,all the Time Title makes a big claim, but it absolutely delivers... Its time to be seasonal

The Best Carols in the World...Ever! Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols 50 Most Loved Christmas Carols Carols from Trinity Christmas Night: Carols of the Nativity A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale ASIN: B00002438U Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Angels We Have Heard Ye On High - Sir David Willcocks
2. I Saw Three Ships - Sir David Willcocks
3. The First Nowell - Philip Ledger
4. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Sir David Willcocks
5. While Shepherds Watched - Sir David Willcocks
6. A Virgin Unspotted - Andrew Parrott
7. Once In A Royal David's City - John Rutter
8. In The Bleak Midwinter - Sir David Willcocks
9. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - David Bell
10. In Dulci Jubilo - John Rutter
11. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Philip Ledger
12. Past Three O'Clock - Sir David Willcocks
13. The Coventry Carol - Mediaeval Baebes
14. Away In A Manger - Sir George Thalben-Ball
15. Nativity Carol - John Rutter
16. Unto Us Is Born A Son - David Bell
17. Silent Night - Sir David Willcocks
18. Ding Dong Merrily On High - Sir David Willcocks
19. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Sir David Willcocks
20. The Lord At First Did Adam Make - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
21. Up! Good Christen Folk And Listen - Sir David Willcocks
22. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - John Rutter
23. O Little One Sweet - Sir David Willcocks
24. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - David Bell
25. The Twelve Days Of Christmas - John Rutter

Tracks:

1. Good King Wenceslas - David Bell
2. Cherry Tree Carol - Sir David Willcocks
3. Joy To The World - David Bell
4. Here We Come A-Wassailing - John Rutter
5. See Amid The Winter's Snow - Sir David Willcocks
6. Gaudete - Mediaeval Baebes
7. The Holly And The Ivy - Sir David Willcocks
8. We've Been A While A-Wandering - Sir David Willcocks
9. We Three Kings Of Orient Are - David Bell
10. Shepherd's Pipe Carol - John Rutter
11. Masters In This Hall - Sir David Willcocks
12. The Babe Of Bethlehem - Andrew Parrott
13. A Spotless Rose - Philip Ledger
14. Angel Tidings - John Rutter
15. When An Angel Host Entuned - Sir David Willcocks
16. As With Gladness Men Of Old - David Bell
17. Adam Lay Ibounden - Mediaeval Baebes
18. The Coming Of Our King - John Rutter
19. Christ Was Born On Christmas Day - Sir George Thalben-Ball
20. A Christmas Carol - Sir David Willcocks
21. Sans Day Carol - John Rutter
22. Gabriel's Message - Sir David Willcocks
23. The Chester Carol - Robert Tear
24. Rocking - Sir David Willcocks
25. Methinks I See An Heav'nly Host - Andrew Parrott
26. Angels From The Realms Of Glory - David Bell
27. O Come, All Ye Faithful - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge

Customer Reviews:

all Christmas,all the Time.......2007-01-10

This two cd offering has almost all my favorites.the classics, not the Rudolph ones. Can't recommend enough.Listen and read Dickens...That's enough Christmas for anyone.

Title makes a big claim, but it absolutely delivers..........2006-12-02

This album provides 2.5 hours of excellent carols, from excellent choirs and soloists, and with great sound. I was worried that a compilation this large, and with such an extravagent title, would be B-side offerings, but that's not the case at all.

This isn't an album if you are looking for something "fresh and new." The arrangements are traditional, and even newer carols are done in a fairly conservative style. But that said, some of the pieces provide the best orchestration and voice arrangement I have ever heard. This is like the pinnacle of the classic English Christmas carol; clean, precise, glorious and celebratory.

Its time to be seasonal.......2005-12-16

This album contains traditional carols performed in a traditional way at the best quality. It is an excellent album to ensure the spirit of christmas is present and to bring the true meaning of christmas back. The double CD selection has all the golden favourites as well as not so wellknown carols to complete a very good christmas album. Merry Christmas to you all!

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A.E. Housman: A Shropshire Lad, Complete in verse and song Alan Bates , Anthony Rolfe Johnson , and Graham Johnson Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005S85Q Release Date: 2001-12-11

Average customer rating: CD 1 WRONG MUSIC CD 1 Wrong Music

Best Loved Christmas Carols Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cornelius, Peter | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sweelinck | Sweelinck, JanPieterszoon | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Carols at King's College, Cambridge Carols from Trinity Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Heavenly Voices ASIN: B0002YLD1O Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. Once In Royal David's City
2. Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
3. Adam Lay Ybounden
4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
5. In Dulci Jubilo
6. The First Nowell
7. I Saw Three Ships
8. Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?
9. Quam Pastoras Laudavere
10. Personent Hodie
11. The Holy And The Ivy
12. A Spotless Rose
13. Away In A Manger
14. While Sheperds Watched
15. Tomarrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
16. Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen
17. In The Bleak Midwinter
18. Ding Dong! Merrily On High
19. Silent NIght
20. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
21. The Three Kings
22. I Saw A Maiden
23. Sussex Carol
24. O Come, All Ye Faithful
25. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Tracks:

1. Matin Responsory: I Look From Afar
2. Come, Thour Redeemer Of The Earth
3. I Wonder As I Wander
4. The Cherry Tree Carol
5. Gabriel's Message
6. Sussex Carol
7. Stille Nacht!
8. Chester Carol
9. A Babe Is Born, Op. 53
10. A Maiden Most Gentle
11. I Sing Of A Maiden
12. Myn Lyking
13. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
14. A Child Is Born In Bethlehem
15. Hodie Christus Natus Est
16. Hosanna To The Son Of David
17. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
18. When To The Temple Mary Went
19. Angelus Ad Virginem
20. Angelus Ad Virginem
21. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!
22. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
23. That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall
24. In Dulci Jubilo
25. In Dulci Jubilo: Chorale Prelude

Amazon.com

Originally recorded between 1964 and 1985, this generous 2-CD compilation ranges from carols dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries to timeless, mostly traditional popular favorites. The arrangers include such eminent composers as Vaughan Williams, Gustav and Imogene Holst, Arthur Sullivan, Peter Cornelius, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as the Choir's own Directors, David Wilcocks and Philip Ledger. The 50 carols are carefully chosen for maximum contrast of tempo, mood and character; the settings, too, endeavor to create variety of texture and dynamics between the often numerous verses by alternately using solos and choruses, male, female and combined voices, creating cumulative build-ups, and adding a descant to the final strophe. However, even all these techniques and devices tend to become predictable, so it may be advisable to enjoy the program in judicious doses. Among these riches, listeners will find their own favorites, but it may be worth noting that "Silent Night" appears twice, once in English and once in German, and that two of the most famous carols--"O come, all ye faithful" and "Hark! The herald angels sing"--are accompanied by a very loud brass band playing fanfares with incongruous, "up-dated" harmonies--the only false note in the program. By contrast, the organ, employed in several introductions, as well as to provide powerful chordal support and all kinds of tinkling, bell-like effects never seems out of style or character. The singing is splendid. Basically "white," without vibrato, the sound has a wonderfully pure, truly celestial quality, but can rise to full, rich, ringing sonorities in the climaxes. Intonation, balance and ensemble are impeccable, the soloists are excellent. The reverberant acoustics of the Chapel of King's College, where the recordings were made, cushion the voices without obscuring the clarity of the lines. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

CD 1 WRONG MUSIC.......2004-12-31

I was very disappointed when I listened to CD 1 and realised it was club music.Having now read the other review I don't think I will get satisfaction,therefore I cannot rate this item properly.




Errol
Barbados,West Indies

CD 1 Wrong Music.......2004-12-21

I put the CD in and was met by club music, I thought maybe it was some strange take on "Morning in the City of David" nope, the CD had been burned with the wrong image. I sent it back and received a new copy, it had the same issue. I listened to the second CD and loved ever moment of it, but until EMI/Amazon can rectify this issue, I cannot fairly rate it.

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New Day at Midnight David Gray Manufacturer: Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Welsh Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007M8S6 Release Date: 2005-03-14

Tracks:

1. Dead In The Water
2. Caroline
3. Long Distance Call
4. Freedom
5. Kangaroo
6. Last Boat To America
7. Real Love
8. Knowhere
9. December
10. Be Mine
11. Easy Way To Cry
12. The Other Side
13. Lorelei (Bonus Track)

Album Description

Japanese edition of the British singer/songwriter's eagerly anticipated followup to his 1999 hit, 'White Ladder', includes one bonus track, 'Lorelei'. East West. 2003.

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Tracks:

1. People Look East - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
2. Hymn to the Virgin - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
3. Vom Himmel Hoch - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
4. Nowel! Out of Your Slepe Aryse - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
5. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
6. In the Bleak Mid-Winter - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
7. Away in a Manger - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
8. Ding Dong! Merrily on High - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
9. Once in Royal David's City - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
10. Mary's Magnificat - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
11. O Come All Ye Faithful - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
12. NoVI (For Organ) - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
13. Quem Vidistis Pastores Dicite - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
14. Christmas Medley - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
15. What Sweeter Music? - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
16. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
17. Coventry Carol - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
18. Unto Us Is Born a Son - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
19. O Little Town of Bethlehem - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
20. I Saw Three Ships - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
21. O Little One Sweet - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
22. First Nowell - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
23. Verbum Caro Factum Est - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
24. Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
25. In Dulci Jubilo (For Organ) - The Choir of Durham Cathedral
26. We Wish You a Merry Christmas - The Choir of Durham Cathedral

Tracks:

1. Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Norwich Cathedral Choir
2. Adam Lay Y-Bounden - Norwich Cathedral Choir
3. Cherry Tree Carol - Norwich Cathedral Choir
4. Today the Virgin - Norwich Cathedral Choir
5. Maiden Most Gentle - Norwich Cathedral Choir
6. First Nowell - Norwich Cathedral Choir
7. This Lovely Lady - Norwich Cathedral Choir
8. Away in a Manger - Norwich Cathedral Choir
9. I Saw Three Ships - Norwich Cathedral Choir
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Norwich Cathedral Choir
11. Alleluia! A New York - Norwich Cathedral Choir
12. Here Lies the Little One - Norwich Cathedral Choir
13. Lullay My Liking - Norwich Cathedral Choir
14. Still, Still, Still - Norwich Cathedral Choir
15. Illuminare, Jerusalem - Norwich Cathedral Choir
16. Coventry Carol - Norwich Cathedral Choir
17. Unto Us Is Born a Son - Norwich Cathedral Choir
18. Holly and the Ivy - Norwich Cathedral Choir
19. Iona (Hebridean Carol) - Norwich Cathedral Choir
20. Deck the Hall - Norwich Cathedral Choir
21. O Come All Ye Faithful - Norwich Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

1. Adam Lay Y-Bounden - Southpark Cathedral Choir
2. Adam Lay Y-Bounden - Southpark Cathedral Choir
3. Adam Lay Y-Bounden - Southpark Cathedral Choir
4. Lord at First Did Adam Make - Southpark Cathedral Choir
5. Gabriel's Message - Southpark Cathedral Choir
6. I Sing of Maiden - Southpark Cathedral Choir
7. I Sing of Maiden - Southpark Cathedral Choir
8. There Is No Rose - Southpark Cathedral Choir
9. There Is No Rose - Southpark Cathedral Choir
10. Shepherd's Pipe Carol - Southpark Cathedral Choir
11. In the Bleak Mid-Winter - Southpark Cathedral Choir
12. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - Southpark Cathedral Choir
13. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - Southpark Cathedral Choir
14. Lute-Book Lullaby - Southpark Cathedral Choir
15. Three Kings - Southpark Cathedral Choir
16. Here Is the Little Door - Southpark Cathedral Choir
17. Coventry Carol - Southpark Cathedral Choir
18. Lully, Lulla - Southpark Cathedral Choir
19. Joys Seven - Southpark Cathedral Choir
20. Wassail Carol - Southpark Cathedral Choir
21. Lamb - Southpark Cathedral Choir
22. Sussex Carol - Southpark Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

1. O Come All Ye Faithful - The Choir of York Minister
2. Holy Thorn That Blooms - The Choir of York Minister
3. Up! Good Christen Folk, And Listen - The Choir of York Minister
4. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - The Choir of York Minister
5. That Virgin's Child - The Choir of York Minister
6. Lord at First Did Adam Make - The Choir of York Minister
7. Sweet Was the Song - The Choir of York Minister
8. Once in Royal David's City - The Choir of York Minister
9. Ding Dong! Merrily on High - The Choir of York Minister
10. This Is the Truth Sent from Above - The Choir of York Minister
11. Good King Wenceslas - The Choir of York Minister
12. Sing Lullaby - The Choir of York Minister
13. Sans Day Carol - The Choir of York Minister
14. All This Time - The Choir of York Minister
15. O Little Town of Bethlehem - The Choir of York Minister
16. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - The Choir of York Minister
17. There Is No Rose of Such Virtue - The Choir of York Minister
18. We Three Kings - The Choir of York Minister
19. Sing Lullaby - The Choir of York Minister
20. Watts' Cradle Song - The Choir of York Minister
21. Silent Night - The Choir of York Minister
22. Shepherds Heard the Angels - The Choir of York Minister
23. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - The Choir of York Minister

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Canadian Art Songs Manufacturer: Centrediscs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vickers, Jon | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DG0R Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

1. Two Landscapes: The Sea Is Awash With Roses
2. Two Landscapes: We Must Be Slow
3. Three Songs To Words: Look Down Fair Moon
4. Three Songs To Words: After the Dazzle Of Day
5. Three Songs To Words: A Clear Midnight
6. Six Medieval Love Songs: Far Beyond All Dreams
7. Six Medieval Love Songs: Young And Golden Haired
8. Six Medieval Love Songs: O Lovely Restless Eyes
9. Six Medieval Love Songs: New Love
10. Six Medieval Love Songs: Softly The West Wind Blows
11. Six Medieval Love Songs: O Lovely Venus
12. Folk Songs Of Eastern Canada: She's Like The Swallow
13. Folk Songs Of Eastern Canada: I'll Give My Love An Apple
14. Five Lyrics Of The T'ang Dynasty: The Staircase Of Jade
15. Five Lyrics Of The T'ang Dynasty: The Limpid River
16. Five Lyrics Of The T'ang Dynasty: The Inlaid Harp
17. Five Lyrics Of The T'ang Dynasty: On A Rainy Night
18. Five Lyrics Of The T'ang Dynasty: Parting At A Wine Shop
19. Speaking From The Snow: Beauty's End Is In Sight
20. Speaking From The Snow: Now She Is Like The WhiteTree-Rose...
21. Speaking From The Snow: Rest From Loving And Be Living
22. Speaking From The Snow: Twenty Weeks Near Past...
23. Piping Down The Valleys Wild
24. I Love The Jocund Dance
25. Land Of Dreams

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A New Day At Midnight David Gray Manufacturer: East west ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000LYNHMS

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New Day at Midnight David Gray Manufacturer: Wea/East/West ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Welsh Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000869VR

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Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Lorelei".

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