Enchanted Christmas

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Album Description
Capturing the magic and celebration of the holiday season, Enchanted Christmas highlights the gifted harp arrangements of Anna Maria Mendieta along with her new chamber ensemble featuring strings, woodwinds and beautiful angelic sounscapes.

Enchanted Christmas, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Benjamin Britten, Franz Xaver Gruber, Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych, Carl Mueller, Johann Pachelbel, Franz Schubert, Christmas Traditional, Spiritual Traditional, John Francis Wade, Richard Storrs Willis, Pietro Yon, Ana Maria Mendieta, Cantata, Choral, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Classical, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Romantic Music for Voice and Keyboard, Sacred Choral Music, Transcription, Vocal
Disney's Greatest 3
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Disney's greatest hits, volum 3
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  • Disney songs are the best
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  • Not as good as Vol 1 and Vol 2
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ASIN: B00006EXKT
Release Date: 2002-08-20

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Cynical types will accuse Disney of milking the "greatest" concept until it's drier than Tinkerbell's fairy dust ("Supercalafragilisticexpealidocious," "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Da," and "Heigh Ho" were hits off of Vol. 1; "Bare Necessities," "It's a Small World," and "Some Day My Prince Will Come" stole the show on Vol. 2), but a glimpse of this installment's track listing is all it'll take to squash their suspicions. Once again running reverse-chronologically, Vol. 3 opens with Jonatha Brooke's gorgeously achy ballad "I'll Try," from 2002's arguably not-so-great Return to Neverland, and gradually reaches back through the years to re-raise the curtain on Toy Story 2 ("When She Loved Me," performed by Sarah McLachlan), The Lion King ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight"), Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews's classic "A Spoonful of Sugar"), Pinocchio ("Give a Little Whistle"), and a bundle of treasured others, bottoming out at 1933's "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" from The Three Little Pigs. Vol. 3 is not without its weak moments--would a G-rated movie-goers' poll produce Beauty and the Beast's "Gaston" or The Hunchback of Notre Dame's "Topsy Turvy" on a hits list? Seems unlikely. Still, the bulk of these tracks are, as the included Little Mermaid song goes, "Part of Your World," and the spread of decades they represent proves their staying power. Don't expect Disney to latch the lid on its inexhaustible archives until a dozen or so of these records, each as strong as the next, beckon you back for more. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Disney's greatest hits, volum 3.......2007-05-13

This is one of the better volums for kids and for those who are
above 18 but still have some kid in them

5 out of 5 stars Timeless Disney Music.......2007-05-07

Nothing brings sweet recollection of Disney movies like hearing the wonderful songs. In an age where there so much music with no redeeming qualities, these Disney CDs are priceless. Wonderful for the entire family to listen to around the house or in the car while traveling. We can't help but sing along. We love that these are the original tracks from the movies! Wonderful! We now have all three volumes.

5 out of 5 stars Disney songs are the best.......2006-03-18

I love the songs on this volume. I'll Try by Jonatha Brooke is such an amzing somg. I especially bought this CD fort that song but, was pleasantly surprsed by the rest of the playlist.

4 out of 5 stars Great Disney Music.......2006-02-21

I have bought the first 2 volumes of Disney's Greatest Hits and the 3rd volume doesn't disapoint. My 2 young children love to listen to this CD and talk about the movies that they come from. A definate must have!

3 out of 5 stars Not as good as Vol 1 and Vol 2.......2005-09-11

This Disney CD represents the "leftovers" that didn't make it on Vol 1 and Vol 2 of this series. Although it has some of my favorites, I don't listen to the entire CD often. Disney could have done a better job of editing the which sound files should make the cut on this one. Still, it's nice to have all 3 CDs.
Winter's Knight
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Completely satisfied
  • Holiday music with that extra magic - creepiness!
  • Another brilliant Nox Arcana CD!
  • Music to be enchanted by
  • Very Good, Different
Winter's Knight
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ASIN: B000ALIUR4
Release Date: 2005-07-25

Tracks:

  1. Vigil
  2. Ghosts of Christmas Past
  3. Ebonshire
  4. Solitude
  5. Crystal Forest
  6. First Snow
  7. Evening Star
  8. Reflections of Long Ago
  9. December Winds
  10. Phantom Toccata
  11. Hallowed Ruins
  12. Gregorian Hymn
  13. Spirit of the Season
  14. Coventry Carol
  15. Lullaby
  16. Winters Knight
  17. Past Time with Good Company
  18. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
  19. Veni, Veni, Emannuel
  20. Redemption
  21. Carol of the Bells

Product Description

Nox Arcana weaves a musical ghost story with this haunting collection of original melodies, symphonic orchestrations, and Gothic renditions of traditional carols. Winter's Knight contains 21 tracks and over 60 minutes of darkly enchanting music to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Completely satisfied.......2007-04-01

I am very satisfied with this product and recommend it to anyone who likes instrumental and haunting melodies.

5 out of 5 stars Holiday music with that extra magic - creepiness!.......2007-01-26

If you are in a holiday mood, but are heartily fed up with Irish (or even worse: Mariah Carey!) Christmas songs, then you might want to consider this album. It is not a soundeffect album, nor is it program music. A final touch is that it is not cheaply produced, as some more traditional holiday albums.
The music conveys a feeling of cold, dark, and immensly lonely winter. The Christmas is there, but there are undertows of older and more sinister rituals, and whispers call the more unwary listeners to join in...
This album could be a very good way to spice up the celebrations.

5 out of 5 stars Another brilliant Nox Arcana CD!.......2007-01-03

Nox Arcana's versatility has made them a tough act to follow. Whether it be a musical journey into the foreboding land of vampires (Transylvania) or a sinister carnival with a bloody history (Carnival of Lost Souls) or any of their other forays into gothic imaginings, Nox Arcana has taken each concept and breathed impressive, symphonic life into it. Their CDs truly are mini symphonies, with astounding musicianship and intricate orchestrations.

In Winter's Knight, Nox Arcana presents a moody, elegant collection of holiday-themed songs that captures the more mystical, meditative side of Christmas. The CD's strong medieval/classical flavor is refreshing, particularly since most Christmas music nowadays seems dominated by more modern songs. Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski offer great new arrangements of classic pieces like "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel" as well as many of their own moving compositions, such as the memorably haunting "Crystal Forest" and the chilling piano-dominated "Evening Star." Guest vocalist Michelle Belanger also contributes a lovely interpretation of the holiday standard "Past Time With Good Company" and Jeff Endemann's vocal work on "Coventry Carol" is likewise a highlight.

While most Christmas music is, unfortunately, either infantile and annoying or overdone, Winter's Knight provides a refreshing change of piece full of musical elegance and mystical beauty.

5 out of 5 stars Music to be enchanted by.......2006-12-25

As mesmerizing as falling snow, this poetic and magickal soundscape creates a wonderland of lavish treats befitting the Holiday Season. Haunting and sophisticated, there's a certain luster to these songs that reflects the gothically romantic luxury only Nox Arcana can deliver. The addition of neo-bard, Jeff Endemann's spellbinding voice on "Coventry Carol" delivers an extra gift of warmth for those chilly Yuletide evenings. The original score by Vargo and Piotrowski interspersed with classic carols and a booklet of eye-candy artwork by Joseph Vargo makes this a perfect fit for any Holiday Collection, so fill your wassail cup, pull up some moonlight and breathe in the wonder of Winter Knights.

3 out of 5 stars Very Good, Different.......2006-11-04

The idea behind this CD and the music itself are a breath of fresh air in the stagnant holiday music scene. Dark and evocative, it pushes aside the sugarplums and saccharine we're all used to. However, the production leaves quite a bit to be desired. It's all done with computers - the choral parts are lacking in fullness, I can't always tell what the stringed "instruments" are supposed to be, and rather than cadences that would give finality to the piece, the tracks often come to a sudden stop. 3 1/2 stars.
Marilyn Horne: The Men in My Life
Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
  • for GOOD reason! (I couldn't give it 0 stars and have page post)
Marilyn Horne: The Men in My Life

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ASIN: B000003FQ0
Release Date: 1994-08-16

Tracks:

  1. Swingin' On A Star
  2. The Man I Love
  3. You're Just In Love
  4. Blah, Blah, Blah/Just In Time
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  6. Long Before I Knew You
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  14. All I Ask Of You
  15. The Little Things You Do Together
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Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars for GOOD reason! (I couldn't give it 0 stars and have page post).......2007-07-17

Short and Sweet!

In case you're wondering why this is only going for $2. for new copies from secondary dealers, is because it wasn't worth the $16.00 it originally was priced at! What a SHOCK when I got this home from the store and put it in my machine!

I gave it away in a grab bag at work!

All I can say is: "Miss Horne, I am so sorry that you allowed this to be released...it's worse than the stuff that Callas/Di Stefano did at the end."
Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas - New And Traditional Christmas Favorites
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A heartwarming and charming holiday piece
  • What a wonderful soundtrack!
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ASIN: B000001M41
Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

  1. Decks The Halls
  2. Stories
  3. As Long As There's Christmas
  4. Daon't Fall In Love
  5. As Long As There's Christmas (Reprise)
  6. A Cut Above The Rest
  7. As Long As There's Christmas (End Title)
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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A heartwarming and charming holiday piece.......2007-05-30

in 1994 with the return of jafar, disney discovered something that other studios already knew; the sequel is a great way to make a quick buck. in 1997, they proved that nothing was sacred when beauty and the beast and the enchanted christmas was released. i still feel that the movie's not really that bad, granted i haven't seen it since its original release when i was 7. believe me at the time i wasn't the most cinematically astute, but still the movie's actually one of disney's better dtv (direct to video) releases. but how does this soundtrack stand up?

PART I

well i was skeptical in the beginning to say the least. i mean i feel that alan menken and howard ashman may just be one of the greatest song writting teams of all time. so how could anyone else live up? thats certainly what i thought at first. when i discovered that academy award winner rachel portman wrote the score i was mildly relieved and when i learned that don black (who did aspects of love) wrote the lyrics i was a bit relieved. so here's how it all adds up, and believe me it's not that bad.

as an audience, our exposure to the score is pretty limited. we're only treated to three songs on the end and two are quite short. the score isn't all that bad and relys heavily on stories and as long as there's christmas, but still pretty good. this really doesn't venture out from those pieces and doesnt really contain much for originality. it certainly doesn't live up to alan menkens, but it's a fun, light-hearted score; which is what it's ultimately going for.

SCORE 3 out of 5

as far as most dtv sequals are concerned, we the audience are treated to a couple of overly sappy and cliched songs, but this soundtrack punches out a fairly impressive 6 sub-par tunes, which is right up there with other theatrical releases, quantity wise. actually the songs are pretty fun and original for the most part and work much better when they go for light hearted rather than inspiring or emotional.

DECK THE HALLS - this opens the piece and a lot of time is spent with the original song. it would've been much more fun if more time had been spent with the original objects since here is where we discover that the entire original cast has returned.
3 out of5

STORIES - this is really the breakout song from this album, and rightly so. compared to the rest of the songs, it's certainly the best and surprising good on its own. it's a nice ballad that does get a little cliched at times and some of the lyrics are less than steller, but is overall fun and enjoyable. paige o'hara's great vocals really lift this song out of the soundtrack in a way that only she can.
4 out of 5

AS LONG AS THERE'S CHRISTMAS - this is the best attempt at a broadway-esque song. it does alright in that respect but again the cd should've stuck more with fun and heartwarming, but this delivers the "true message of christmas" beautifully and the entire cast being back really doesn't hurt things any.
4 out of 5

DON'T FALL IN LOVE - this song tries for the witty brilliance of howard ashman more than any of the others. it's kind of hit or miss (mostly somewhere in between) the songs saving grace comes from tim curry's hammy vocals that really make this work. the songs ultimate downfall is in the corny, over-the-top organ music. (we get it he's an organ ... chill)but this still works well.
3 out of 5

A CUT ABOVE THE REST - this is another good little song that illustrates why the songs should've stuck more with fun and light-hearted. jerry orbach and david odgen stiers are great here and really work well off of one another. but they're really all this song has going for it. there isn't really anything original lyrically and the music is just fun and fast paced, but still fun.
3 out of 5

all in all, this portion had a pretty tough road ahead of it since we all remember the original score and music. but if you can enter this open-minded, it definatley feels pretty enjoyable and is a great holiday piece for conveying christmas' true meaning and that original cast is really the strongest part here. the music and lyrics arent all that bad, and hold up pretty well on their own NOT compared to that original soundtrack

SONGS OVERALL - 3 out of 5

PART II

this is where we are treated to 8 christmas carols performed by paige o'hara (belle). honostly, this is why i bought the cd since i think o'hara has an amazingly brilliant voice. this was a great opprotunity. disney got to flesh out their soundtrack with lots of extra music, and paige o'hara got more exposure for her most famous role and was able to release a christmas album, without actually releasing one since these are not exactly the most esteemed types of cd to release. this faces a lot of prejudices right away since we'v all heard these songs a million and a half times, but o'hara's vocals make them all feel pretty light and fresh again.

PART II - 4 out of 5


OVERALL - 3 out of 5

5 out of 5 stars What a wonderful soundtrack!.......2005-08-29

This soundtrack is one of my favourite Disney Soundtracks! The songs in it are beautiful, especially "Stories" and "As long as there's Christmas"! I have a Christmas-feeling when I listen to this CD, it's so enchanted! I love Belle's voice very much, it just like a bell! And it can make me feel warm and strong inside! Chip's voice is lovely too! "We will build a snowman reaches the sky!" Oh, so cute! I think this is a perfect soundtrack, it is collectable to your Disney Christmas Collections!!!

2 out of 5 stars Where's Mrs Potts?.......2005-08-02

An adequate CD, but one may as well buy any ordinary christmas album, nothing here is special to beauty and the besat. Beauty and the Beast without Angela Lansbury is a disturbing thought, a real disappointment that she isn't on there. If she was, the rating would no doubt have risen to 5 stars.
Fancy putting talent a Broadway star in a musical and not writing her a number or two! Crazy!

5 out of 5 stars Cute & Charming.......2003-09-15

The songs on this soundtrack are a great follow-up to Beauty and the Beast. They definitely give a fun holiday feel and are cute in an endearing way. There are songs from the movie and traditional Christmas songs sung by Belle. Also, the three instrumental songs are a good end to the CD. I own the movie and love all of the music in it!

5 out of 5 stars A GREAT SOUNDTRACK!!!.......2003-01-26

I love this movie! I love the music as well to it! It has great songs to the movie plus great Christmas songs as well! I feel you should own it if you have the movie! Get the complete collection. :)
Enchanted Carols
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • not just machinery
  • like walking into an old time department store
  • Far From The Beaten Paths
Enchanted Carols

Manufacturer: Saydisc
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00000451S
Release Date: 1999-09-15

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars not just machinery.......2005-11-27

just to note that there are also choirs and handbells on this disc, at least on my vinyl version, which I suspect is the same, so the disc is indeed more enchanted than might be inferred from descriptions of just mechanical instruments. Lovely and nostalgic indeed. It seems to capture the spirit, without the commerciaization.

JK

5 out of 5 stars like walking into an old time department store.......2002-12-31

very nice sounds from seldom-heard instruments. All together, the results provide the sort of vague, whistful nostalgia for Christmas as you might get from a flickery silent movie.

5 out of 5 stars Far From The Beaten Paths.......2000-12-06

The recordings of mechanical instruments, featured on this disk, come from the collection of Roy Mickleburgh. The collection was sold off after Roy's death, but many fine recordings were produced before the instruments were dispersed.

Instruments featured on 'Enchanted Carols' include: Victorian Music Boxes, Handbells, Barrel Organs, Street Pianos and Church Bells.

During Christmas time, we are often bombarded by a variety of holiday music. Sadly, few recordings we are likely to hear while shopping, will capture the same inventive and whimsical spirit evoked in these works.

Indeed, to maintain any sense of reverence for the holiday at all, in our rabid globally driven market economy, it may be wise to go beyond the well trodden paths and explore unorthodox musical territory.

'Enchanted Carols' remains a first rate example of the possible fruits in choosing such an oblique strategy for the Holiday.
Enchanted Christmas
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • This is the best Christmas CD I own.
Enchanted Christmas
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ASIN: B0000005Z6
Release Date: 1993-10-27

Tracks:

  1. Angels We Have Heard On High (The Westminster Carol)
  2. Carol Of The Bells (Czechoslavakian Melody)
  3. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
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  6. Concert Variations On 'Adeste Fidelis'
  7. Silent Night (Stille Nicht)
  8. Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus)
  9. Ave Maria (Op.52, No.6)
  10. Lo, How A Rose
  11. Canon In D Major
  12. Away In A Manger
  13. Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella
  14. A Ceremony Of Carols (Interlude, Op.28)
  15. Amazing Grace

Album Description

Capturing the magic and celebration of the holiday season, Enchanted Christmas highlights the gifted harp arrangements of Anna Maria Mendieta along with her new chamber ensemble featuring strings, woodwinds and beautiful angelic sounscapes.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Ever!.......2003-11-10

I had to send from the UK to the States for this one... Heard it in a shop in NYC while on holiday, fell in love with it but could not get it anywhere! This is beautiful, nostalgic and easy to listen to....I must now buy the other CD about Broadway hits, can't wait!

5 out of 5 stars Enchanted by Enchanted Christmas.......2000-12-04

This album contains some of the most beautiful harp music combined with Stevan Pasero's New Chamber Ensemble that I have ever heard. Ms. Mendieta's mastery of the harp is in this reviewer's thinking probably the best I have ever heard, and I believe harp truly is an angelic instrument. But it's not just her harp playing that makes it so good, it is also the arrangements made possible through the players of the ensemble that bring out her mastery, and make this must listening for the Christmas season, or any other time. One word of caution, however. As it is playing, you must sit down, relax, close your eyes and listen. You'll be rewarded with the most enduring listening pleasure you've ever heard!

5 out of 5 stars LIKE ANGELS PLAYING FOR YOU.......1999-12-06

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS MUSIC I HAVE EVER HEARD. IT REALLY BRINGS THE TRUE FEELLING OF CHRISTMAS TO YOU, AND REMINDS YOU OF THE REAL REASON FOR CHRISTMAS AND ALL IT'S GLORY. I HAVE THIS CD, AND I AM BUYING 2 MORE! ONE FOR WORK AND ONE FOR MY CAR. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET HAVING THIS MASTERPIECE IN YOUR COLLECTION.

3 out of 5 stars She Has Another One !!!.......1999-03-21

When I was in Caracas, I bought her '96 CD called Broadway Center Stage. It has memorable songs from some of the greatest Broadway musicals of our time. Such as Cats, Sound of Music, Les Miserables (my favorite), West Side Story, Evita, Man of La Mancha, Porgy & Bess, Fiddler on the Roof, Sunset Blvd., Jekyll & Hyde, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon! This is her BEST collection accompanied by the lush orchestral arrangement of Conni Ellisor, this selection of favorite stage repertoire includes works by Andrew Lloyd Weber, George Gershwin, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Leonard Bernstein and more. Great music! Too bad Amazon does not have this:(

5 out of 5 stars This is the best Christmas CD I own........1999-01-10

I have played this CD over and over again. The harp music is very soothing and inspiring and it sounds good. This CD is a refreshing break from all of the Christmas hustle and bustle; it is like a quiet oasis. I especially enjoy the last song, Amazing Grace. It sums up our reason for the season--God's great love for us by sending his Son to earth to be our Savior. I searched the net to find other CDs by Anna Maria Mendieta but was disappointed to find that it is the only one.
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    An Enchanted Reverie: Christmas with Kallen Esperian
    Kallen Esperian
    Manufacturer: Goose Hollow Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
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    Release Date: 2005-12-06

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    3. Christmas Time Is Here
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    5. I'll Be Home for Christmas
    6. What Child Is This
    7. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
    8. Coventry Carol
    9. Silent Night
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      Annie's Songs
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        Manufacturer: Turtle Creek Chorale
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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