Mannheim Steamroller - A Fresh Aire Christmas

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Free Music Review: Simply necessary for your Christmas season
Hit: 5 Stars

One of four Mannheim Christmas albums, the name of this is A Fresh Aire Christmas. (Mannheim is always including the word "aire" in their album names. It must be something in the watre)

Track 1: (1:23) A slower beginning than the usual "grab your ear" track that begins a Mannheim album, yet this one is just a warm-up. It is a slow tune, yet majestic in its own way. But it merely lays down the pavement, then steamrolls over it to bring you....

Track 2: (3:27) The very kind of Mannheim you're looking for. Digital, synth, percussion, strings, bass, this tune is upbeat, fun, and enjoyable.

Track 3: (4:15) A haunting, gorgeous rendition of the traditional tune "O Come, O Come Emmanuel". It is sung in Latin, and it makes you feel as if you were hearing the song at its first playing, in a Gregorian monastery. This is precisely the Mannheim Maestro intended, and he carries it off absolutely beautifully.

Track 4: (2:58) Very simple at first, and easy listening. Primarily flute in the beginning, it reminds one of a simple holly bush silently bending in a snowy, winter wind. Very lovely track.

Track 5: (4:06) Primarily synthesized sounds for this classic drum song. It grows gradually much more majestic. Nice.

Track 6: (3:39) A very soothing, beautiful carol sung by a choir. It is almost lullaby in its tune, and an excellent track just to sit down and chill from Christmas bustle.

Track 7: (2:23) Very traditionally done, primarily by the classic orchestra sounds.

Track 8: (2:43) This carol originates from a legend of a German monk in 1365. The title is Latin, and the song is a rather Scottish, or Celtic flair to it. (By the way, it is also known as "Good Christian Men Rejoice")

Track 9: (3:24) A rather quiet tune. Mostly strings and flute, but this track too grows into a very lovely, meaningful tune.

Track 10: (3:48) This is a mega-cool version of the Carol of the Bells. Beginning slowly with hand bells, it quickly escalates into ultra-modern, spectacular Mannheim tune. Probably one of the best that they've made. There are bells galore, but the best part is when the grand horns sound in. Way cool.

Track 11: (3:42) This song is an original composed by Chip Davis. (Presumably for his wife, based on the comments in the insert) The song is one of THE sweetest, most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life, and don't underestimate that claim. It brings to mind the warm, fuzzy memories of Christmas mornings as a kid. Family reunions, apple butter, pine trees all come rushing back in a lovely wave of nostalgia. We should all get on our knees and beg Chip Davis to compose another original.

Track 12: (5:19) Otherwise known as O Holy Night, it begins very quietly with piano keys playing a charming little melody, but is joined by a lovely violin to play the actual song. Even though this is one of my favorite Christmas songs, it is still beat out by Traditions of Christmas, but Cantique de Noel is still great.

Mannheim is simply a must-have for your Christmas season, whether you like to rock your roof off or stick it in your mini stereo. Do yourself a favor, and buy it.

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