- Michael Buble
- The Carpenters
- Straight No Chaser
- Glee
- Mannheim Steamroller
- Trans Siberian Orchestra
Carpenters is a group that my mom and Lauren and I grew up listening to. Their music is truly a classic sound, and to this day, whenever I hear one of their Christmas songs, I automatically think of my home during the chilly month of December. My mom's favorite Carpenter's Christmas tunes are (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays and Merry Christmas Darling.
Straight No Chaser is one of my recent, personal favorites. This group is an a capella group consisting of ten, relatively young men. You may have heard their creative rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas that currently has over 16 million views on YouTube. My personal favorite songs that Straight No Chaser cover are The Nutcracker and of course, The 12 Days of Christmas.
As many of you may know, I have always been a fan of Glee. Particularly, the music though not the show itself. Currently, Glee has released 4 Christmas albums, all consisting of classic Christmas carols; some well-done, others not so much. My personal favorite Glee covers include Jingle Bells, I'll Be Home for Christmas, and any songs with Darren Criss.
Mannheim Steamroller is still a family favorite even after several years of faithful listening. Our entire family enjoys listening to instrumental Christmas cheer, and that will probably never alter. I remember dancing around our Christmas tree as a 7-year-old to Mannheim Steamroller. Like the Carpenters, these Christmas songs remind me of younger days (for me that was only a few years ago. Hahah!).
Last but not least, the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Lauren, in particular, enjoys their style of Christmas music because, "It's like rock Christmas--it's cool!" This Orchestra has amazing sounds and a unique musical style. Lauren's doesn't have any particular favorite song from this orchestra, but you can bet that they are high-up on her favorite Christmas music list.
I hope you enjoyed this list of Christmas music favorites! Do you have any music that reminds you of childhood memories? Do you have any Christmas music that you just simply enjoy?
Have an awesome weekend! Stay warm!
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| Christmas of '07 |
I love beautiful Christmas music and you have listed some of the best (in my opinion). When you realize that you only hear this music for such a short amount of time during the year, you want to make sure it is beautiful to hear. Good choices!
ReplyDeleteLate merry Christmas! I like Mannheim Steamroller as well. I like some of the pop-ified vesions of traditional Christmas songs. They're fun to sing along to!
ReplyDeleteLate merry Christmas to you, too. Hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday!
DeleteBailey
I love Christmas music, B! In fact I started listening to it this year before Thanksgiving! (I know, I know, way too early! :D)
ReplyDeleteOf course, I grew up listening to The Carpenters and Mannheim Steamroller so they're among my faves. Amy Grant's Christmas albums also take me back to my youth (which for me is a lot longer than a few years! ha-ha! :D).
One of my favorite songs is Casting Crowns' version of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The song is a traditional hymn so I grew up singing the traditional version. Casting Crowns' version is just such a fresh take on the song that I find myself singing along with it!
When it comes to more current songs, I love She & Him's Christmas album.
And one of my all-time favorite songs is "Still, Still, Still," which is such a lovely, peaceful song.
BTW … love the throwback pic of you and Lu! Puts joy in my heart!
xoxo
auntie t
Oh, yes! I love She & Him, too! Zoe has such a lovely voice.
DeleteI know that Casting Crowns is a religious group, ironically, but yes, I do know they have great voices, too.
I found the picture while going through old ones and I couldn't help but have a little bit of dejavu.
Bailey