Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2009-01-09 rating:
all the songs sound the same
Everything is well sung, but the whole CD sounds the same. There's almost a militant quality to the way the songs are sung -so regimented, no character, no variation, no stand-out soloists. I was hoping to hear a little more 4-part harmony and less singing in unison. I was very disappointed because this was NOT what I was looking for. I am surprised that this CD is rated so highly,(which is why I bought it). I gave this CD to my mom who likes any hymns -regardless of how they are sung.

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review by: date: 2009-01-07 rating:
Nice, old-fashioned carols
Just what I was looking for: many of the old-time carols sung by a choir. No snazzy interpretations nor headliners. There were a few songs that were new to my ears but mostly it reminded me of those old LPs we pulled out at christmases back when people played LPs.

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review by: Brenmarr date: 2009-01-06 rating:
Angels sing!
Just the most delightful CD in a long time, Holiday or not , this Cd is just great! Will re order to give as gifts for the next year Holiday season. Wonderful Music!

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review by: date: 2008-12-14 rating:
All singing, no orchestration
I thought angels would have a heavenly orchestra to back them up. The songs are very pretty, but I guess I didn't realize there were no musical instruments, which would have made the songs even more lovely. Even a celestial harp would have helped a lot!


review by: date: 2008-12-07 rating:
Beautiful but Doesn't Hold Your Interest
I think it needs to be noted here that this music is ALL entirely "sans orchestra." Generally, I have listened to Robert Shaw with the orchestra and chorus. This disc was disappointing because it was only the chorus, and while the Christmas music is very beautiful and almost saintly in its presentation, it is sparse and can get boring after a few hymns. They all tend to blend into each other, not much differentiation since it is all chorus and no orchestra.

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