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XMAS CD'S

General Discussions » XMAS CD'S (Posts 1 to 13 of 13)

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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeNov 17th 2013
    Just got a batch of Xmas music in the mail from Naxos. The first one up is called Cool Yule performed by the U.S. Air Force Band. What they did was take a Xmas tune like Jingle Bells and adapt it to a big band hit. In this case it was Sing Sing Sing. The idea worked well and I'm already putting together a review. I'm sure Martijn would like it as well as Timmer and Erik.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeNov 18th 2013
    Half way through the review and with a little bit of searching I found it online for $8.99
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
  3. I found the album, Tom. It's a fun idea. Those who enjoy big band will love it. I was a fan of slower paced ones, though the louder pieces were fun.
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeNov 20th 2013
    Glad you liked it. It was a little jazzy at times but overall it is a keeper for me. Very talented group of airmen.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeNov 22nd 2013
    http://sdtom.wordpress.com/2013/11/21/c … n-of-note/

    The review of cool yule.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeDec 9th 2013
    This one Alan might just be up your alley as it is a bit different. As long as you like big band I think you'll be happy.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
  7. sdtom wrote
    This one Alan might just be up your alley as it is a bit different. As long as you like big band I think you'll be happy.
    Tom

    I have had a listen to the first few clips but, unfortunately, you are way off the mark with this one. Not for me at all.
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorMartijn
    • CommentTimeDec 10th 2013
    Heh! What a fun idea. It really helps if your familiar with the original swing tunes in the first place, though.

    The performances seem technically VERY good, but -and maybe that's just the quality of the preview excerpts- sound a little clinical?

    I'm rather enjoying this! I'll have a look if I can get it cheap.
    'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeDec 10th 2013
    Martijn wrote
    Heh! What a fun idea. It really helps if your familiar with the original swing tunes in the first place, though.

    The performances seem technically VERY good, but -and maybe that's just the quality of the preview excerpts- sound a little clinical?

    I'm rather enjoying this! I'll have a look if I can get it cheap.


    I agree that it is a bit clinical in parts but their arrangements are the key to this album. I've seen it online through Amazon for $8.99.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeDec 13th 2013
    Listening to a Dominik Hauser Xmas CD. I like some of the work that he has done but this is just another Xmas CD to me.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
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      CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
    • CommentTimeDec 13th 2013 edited
    sdtom wrote
    Listening to a Dominik Hauser Xmas CD. I like some of the work that he has done but this is just another Xmas CD to me.
    Tom

    Unfortunately (and probably unfairly), my heart does tend to sink when I see the name Dominik Hauser. I have come to associate his name with re-recordings that are not particularly interesting. Sometimes his name is associated with projects that I find interesting, but not usually.
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorsdtom
    • CommentTimeDec 13th 2013
    He has done some interesting work for BSX along with the pianist Park. I definitely agree that there is a bit of weeding out to do with him.
    Tom
    listen to more classical music!
  13. sdtom wrote
    I definitely agree that there is a bit of weeding out to do with him.
    Tom

    Exactly!
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn

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