Westwind Christmas
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Album Description
America is a rich and varied country with a cultural mosaic that draws from all nations. Westwind Brass (WWB) has tapped into this wealth to present a sampler of musical Americana. A single CD can only begin to scratch the surface of the music of America, but it is a joyful scratching! Westwind Brass mission as a professional touring, recording and teaching ensemble is to foster international awareness and appreciation of brass chamber music as a challenging, dynamic and exciting art form. The ensemble has been acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times, and others for virtuosity, musical integrity, and diverse programming. Westwind Brass is nationally recognized for its critically acclaimed concerts across the United States, prizes in international competitions, and educational performances at conventions, universities and secondary schools.
Westwind Christmas, Music, Adolphe Adam, David Baldwin, Andrew Asher Boysen, Brent Dutton, Percy Grainger, Franz Xaver Gruber, George Frideric Handel, Karl Soukup, Christmas Traditional, Chamber, Chamber Music, Choral, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Classical, Miscellaneous, Nothing says Christmas quite like a beautiful brass ensemble: the Westwind Brass, for example. Pour yourself an egg nog, sit back, close your eyes, and lose yourself in the joyous sounds of Christmas, as only a brass quintet can perform them., Sacred Choral Music, Solo Voice(s) and Orchestra, Vocal
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- Disappointing Tribute & New Dimension
- Steamrolled
- Marketing and Deception
- A REAL TRIBUTE TO MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
- A TRIBUTE WELL DONE............
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Christmas Tribute to Mannheim Steamroller
The Westwind Ensemble
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- Christmas in the Aire
- Fresh Aire Christmas
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Celebration
- Christmas
- Christmas Extraordinaire
ASIN: B00000DPRN
Release Date: 1998-11-03 |
Tracks:
- Deck the Halls
- I Saw Three Ships
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Silent Night
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Greensleeves
- Good King Wenceslas
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- We Three Kings
- O Holy Night
- Joy to the World
- Coventry Carol
- Jingle Bells
- Angels We Have Heard on High
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing Tribute & New Dimension.......2004-12-02
Being a huge MS fan, the title and price captivated the purchase.
Begin with the disappointment, then some final praise. The disappointment is that after hearing MS, there tribute is weak and lean. Chip's arrangements have punch and verve. There is not much of that here. One does hear weak renditions of Carols which although nice, lack the bounce and verve of MS.
On the positive side, I liked their renditions of Good King Wenceslas.
Not bad for 4.98, yet way below MS standards. Take the risk. I won't be giving this much of a spin.
Steamrolled.......2004-11-24
I love how people who review this CD and give it 1 star (on this website and on others that I've seen) are the ones who weren't smart enough to read the label and realize that this CD was put out by The Westwind Ensemble, not Manheim Steamroller. They feel duped and ultimately angry. They should be thankful that they purchased a great CD for about $3 - $4 when they could have thrown away about $13 on a lousy Manheim Steamroller CD. Personally I think Manheim Steamroller is completely overrated and dated. This fresh and beautiful CD by The Westwind Ensemble (that's WESTWIND ENSEMBLE!!!) is a well-crafted blend of synthesizers, bells, horns and percussion. While it's true that a couple of the songs take some getting used to (Good King Wenceslas for its techno sound and Jingle Bells for its downbeat gothic tone), this is a gem of a Christmas CD. Look for it. You won't be disappointed!!!
Marketing and Deception.......2004-11-19
First, think for yourself. If you like this CD, and can justify why you like it...great...go for it.My experience with this CD was when I purchased it. It was at Wal-mart, and this CD had the Mannheim trademarkish Christmas Tree on the cover, It was included with the special presentation of Steamroller CD's. And in a hurry thinking it was a STeamroller CD, I bought it.
Sure it's a rocked out Christmas CD, I gave it a fair chance when I realized the marketing ploy worked. But it is not orchestrated as well, and the transitional passages between verse and chorus, (which Chip arranges so well), were non-existant, or poorly done.
I sent the CD to American Gramaphone, and found out some interesting facts. Steamroller was not made aware that a tribute to them was recorded. No letters, no plaques...nothing.
Some tribute.....I'm not sure of the details, but litagtion was involved and American Gramaphone and Steamroller won.
So, I was dissapointed because expectations of a true tribute
were not there. Great marketing, by copying an idea, altering it slightly and not telling the group you are honoring about the project.
The word "exploitation" comes to mind. Obviously unethical and possible aspects illegal.
A REAL TRIBUTE TO MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER.......2001-11-29
THE MUSIC IS BRIGHT AND ENJOYABLE. IF YOU LIKE MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER YOU WILL ENJOY THIS CHRISTMAS MUSIC. IT IS WELL WORTH HAVING AS ADDITION TO ANYONE'S LIBRARY OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC.
A TRIBUTE WELL DONE...................2001-11-28
THIS IS A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER. THIS MUSIC IS BRISK AND ALIVE AS IS MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER. I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED THIS CD THIS YEAR ALONG WITH CHRISTMAS EXTRAODINAIRE, AND
ALL OF CHIP DAVIS' CHRISTMAS MUSIC.....
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Gabriel's Message
The Westwind Ensemble
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
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ASIN: B00005Y8Q2
Release Date: 2001-10-02 |
Tracks:
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Gabriel's Message
- While Shephards Watched
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Here We Come A-Wassailing
- Quittez Pasteurs
- Heaven's Angels Sang
- I Look From Afar
- The Angels And The Shepherds
- It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
- In Dulci Jubilo
- Come Leave Your Sheep
- Winter Tale
- Angels From The Realms Of Glory
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Christmas Tribute to Mannheim Steamroller
The Westwind Ensemble
Manufacturer: Bci
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ASIN: B000CS14L4
Release Date: 1998-10-20 |
Tracks:
- Deck the Halls
- I Saw Three Ships
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Silent Night
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Greensleeves
- Good King Wenceslas
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- We Three Kings
- O Holy Night
- Joy to the World
- Coventry Carol
- Jingle Bells
- Angels We Have Heard on High
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14 Tracks
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New Age Christmas
Westwind Ensemble
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ASIN: B000305ZDY
Release Date: 2004-09-28 |
Tracks:
- Deck the Halls
- I Saw Three Ships
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Silent Night
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Greensleeves
- Good King Wenceslas
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- We Three Kings
- O Holy Night
- Joy to the World
- Coventry Carol
- Jingle Bells
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- When a Child Is Born
- Away in a Manger
- Sussex Carol
- Holly and the Ivy
Tracks:
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear [DVD]
- Jingle Bells [DVD]
- Silent Night [DVD]
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen [DVD]
- O Holy Night [DVD]
- Hallelujah [DVD]
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town [DVD]
- Auld Lang Syne [DVD]
- Deck the Halls [DVD]
- O Come All Ye Faithful [DVD]
- First Noel [DVD]
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas [DVD]
- Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire [DVD]
Average customer rating:
- My Favorite Music CD!
- Not that bad, in my opinion
- I'm gonna die!
- WTF is this?
- Nails on chalkboard sound better.
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Music Inspired By J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Andy Street , and Westwind Ensemble
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ASIN: B00005O6D5
Release Date: 2001-10-23 |
Tracks:
- Sing Hey
- Gandalf
- Fog On The Barrow-Downs
- I Sang Of Leaves Of Gold
- Ever On And On Goes The Road
- The Riders Of Theoden
- Annon Edhellen
- Party At Bag End
- One Ring
- Bilbo's Song
Customer Reviews:
My Favorite Music CD!.......2007-03-16
I know that nobody that wrote a review, liked. Well I love it. I will say this. It is not music for people who don't like fast, upbeat music, will not like it. It is very beautiful, even though they didn't stay strict to the poems. it is very beautiful. I am music, even though totally great,this music does not sond out of tune! My favorite is Fog on barrow-downs. But i also like them all. The coolest thing ever is that the sound of fireworks in Gandalf's fireworks sound like they are zooming over your head and the sound of horses hooves galloping sound so real in Riders of theoden. I love music. It may not be written by howard shore, but it's fantastic. The singers did a spectacular job and so did the flutest/flutests.
Not that bad, in my opinion.......2003-11-10
There are a couple tracks that I'm not too happy with, such as "May it Be" and "Aniron", which were simply done far better on the Fellowship of the Ring Soundtrack by Enya, and "Fog on the Barrow-Downs", which has some good moments, but is completely ruined by the out of tune piccolo (At least, I pretty sure it's a piccolo, or else a flute or a recorder.)
Nonetheless, I really like some of the tracks, such as "Sing Hey," "I Sang of Leaves of Gold," "Ever On and On Goes the Road," "Annon Edhellen" and "Bilbo's Song", which features a really nice saxophone solo. I also quite like the men's vocals in "Gandalf" and "Riders of Rohan," which are delightful, in my humble opinion. Those seem to be closer to the heart of Professor Tolkien's works, as they are done in the style of old Gregorian chants, which was the kind of music Tolkien imagined with many of his poems in the text.
I like that they classify it as music INSPIRED by the Lord of the Rings, rather than as Middle Earth Music, where many of the songs simply wouldn't fit.
Overall, some things a bit clumsy, but not a bad album. I got my copy at Wal-Mart for eight dollars, and I think it was worth it in some cases. But feel free to have your own opinion on it.
I'm gonna die!.......2003-03-15
...I know whether or not something is music or not; let me just say that the only songs I actually listen to are: 1- Sing Hey, 4- I Sang of Leaves of Gold, and 5- Ever on and on Goes the Road...Too much Modern-earth and not enough Middle-earth.
WTF is this?.......2003-01-23
A friend of mine actually gave this CD to me, thinking I would like it, since I am somewhat of an amateur musician. He mistakenly bought it, thinking it was the original mp soundtrack from "LotR: The Fellowship of the Ring", but boy was he wrong! Honestly, I'm not sure how to describe the "music" on the cd, but after about 2 minutes of listening to the first few tracks, I had to shut it off, fearing I was about to suffer a fatal brain hemorrhage. From the anti-melodius tunes, to the unbearably awful intonation of the group, everything that could go wrong, did. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT mistake this CD for Howard Shore's wonderful original score....
Nails on chalkboard sound better........2002-10-31
Although the music sounds really nice for about 30 seconds of each "song", suddenly it dissolves into a morass of cacophony. The gothic vocals are wonderful, transporting you to another realm, when suddenly you are thrust into the depths of musical hell with a horrendous screeching guitar line. On one song, the flute was so out of tune that my teeth began to ache. Although the thought was a good one, I think too much ... cocaine annihilated any possible future for this cd. Please avoid at all costs -- unless you want to use it as a coaster or to dress up for Halloween as the worst audio experience EVER.
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Seasonal Aire
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ASIN: B0002DR04E |
Product Description
This is the follow-up album to the '96 and '97 Billboard Top 5 "The Westwind Ensemble: A Tribute To The Mannheim Steamrollers". This recording continues the tradition of fine holiday music. The pleasing, contemporary style of the Westwind Ensemble creates an uplifting experience as you enjoy the holiday season.
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Westwind Christmas
Manufacturer: Eroica Classical Recordings
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ASIN: B00000IKRT
Release Date: 1998-09-30 |
Tracks:
- Joy to the World
- Silent Night
- Angel Medley
- English Medley
- O Holy Night
- Classical Medley
- Coventry Carol
- O Come O Come Emmanuel
- Three Anthems for brass
- Three Anthems for brass (cont.)
- Three Anthems for brass (cont.)
- Sussex Mummers Carol
- God Rest yea merry Gentleman
- Jesu Loves A Manger
Album Description
America is a rich and varied country with a cultural mosaic that draws from all nations. Westwind Brass (WWB) has tapped into this wealth to present a sampler of musical Americana. A single CD can only begin to scratch the surface of the music of America, but it is a joyful scratching!
Westwind Brass mission as a professional touring, recording and teaching ensemble is to foster international awareness and appreciation of brass chamber music as a challenging, dynamic and exciting art form. The ensemble has been acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times, and others for virtuosity, musical integrity, and diverse programming. Westwind Brass is nationally recognized for its critically acclaimed concerts across the United States, prizes in international competitions, and educational performances at conventions, universities and secondary schools.
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Seasons of Love
Westwind Ensemble
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
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ASIN: B00005J9WI
Release Date: 2002-01-01 |
Tracks:
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale
- Killing Me Softly
- Nights In White Satin
- Nothing Compares 2 U
- I Will Always Love You
- Moondance
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- Loving You
- Up Where We Belong
- You've Got A Friend
- Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
- Your Song
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Seasonal Aire
The Westwind Ensemble
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ASIN: B00003CLWB
Release Date: 1999-09-28 |
Tracks:
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Angel Gabriel
- Rocking
- Little Drummer Boy
- How Far Is It to Bethlehem?
- Canzone d'I Zampognari
- When a Child Is Born
- Away in the Manger
- Zion Hears the Watchmen's Voices
- Sussex Carol
- Holly and the Ivy
- Seasonal Aire
Product Description
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Angel Gabriel
- Rocking
- Little Drummer Boy
- How Far Is It to Bethlehem?
- Canzone d'I Zampognari
- When a Child Is Born
- Away in the Manger
- Zion Hears the Watchmen's Voices
- Sussex Carol
- Holly and the Ivy
- Seasonal Aire
Format: CD
Track Listings:
- Wolfgang Rihm: Deus Passus
- A Colonial Christmas
- A Merry War: Original Motion Picture Score and Orchestral Suite [Soundtrack]
- An Hour in the Garden of Eden
- Arnold Bax: Symphony No. 4; Tintagel
- Ballets Opera & Masterworks
- Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 23, 28, 30 & 31
- Beethoven: String Quartet in B-flat, Op. 130 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 / Brandis Quartet
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Overture To Fidelio / Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
- Beethoven: Violin Concerto; Lalo Symphonie Espagnole
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