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Mannheim Steamroller - Christmas (1984)

Genre: Holiday, New Age

Review by steve_seim @ Buy It at Lowest Price on Amazon

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Without exaggerating, this may be (for better or worse) the most musically important Christmas album ever released. By blending reverent, neo-classical interpretations with (now semi-) modern synthesizers and percussion, Chip Davis virtually re-defined contemporary Christmas music. While the more contemporary/electronic arrangements can occasionally sound cheesy, and while the contrast with the ultra-traditional interpretations can occasionally be jarring, the result is undeniably unique. And, for anyone who grew up in the 1980s, even the most questionable Chip Davis efforts will for ever after evoke powerful holiday nostalgia.

And few Chip Davis efforts are really "questionable." In general, the arrangements on this disc are masterful. "Bring a Torch..." and "Silent Night," in particular, are hauntingly beautiful. And, while the electronics may not be for everyone, they are tastefully done, they do evoke a festive mood, and they keep the album from sounding like every other orchestral Christmas album you've ever heard.

If you are one of the 17 Americans who hasn't heard this music, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It is, quite simply, essential Christmas music.

Tracklisting:

1. Deck The Halls (3:43)

2. We Three Kings (3:44)

3. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (2:37)

4. Coventry Carol (2:44)

5. Good King Wenceslas (3:35)

6. Christmas Sweet: Wassail, Wassail (2:24)

7. Christmas Sweet: Carol Of The Birds (2:07)

8. Christmas Sweet: I Saw Three Ships (1:29)

9. Christmas Sweet: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (1:42)

10. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (4:25)

11. Stille Nacht (5:28)

Total Time: 33:58



Line-Up:

- Chip Davis / Percussion, Arranger, Drums, Vocals, Bells, Producer, Crumhorn, Soprano Dulcian, Dulcimer (Hammer), Recorder, Conductor

- Roxanne Adams, Grace Granata, Richard Lohmann, Wayne Anderson, Michelle Brill, Michael Strauss, Richard Altenbach, Bill Ritchie / Strings

- Jackson Berkey / Synthesizer, Piano, Harpsichord, Vocals, Bells, Fender Rhodes, Toy Piano, Production Assistant, Keyboards, Clavichord

- Bobby Jenkins / Oboe

- David Kappy / French Horn

- Steve Shipps / Violin

- Ron Darbs / Bells

- Willis Ann Ross / Flute

- Mary Walter / Harp

- Eric Hansen / Bass, Lute

- David Low / Cello

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Rating:
2.5 out of 5 by Book123