The Carpenters - Christmas Portrait
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Free Music Review: "A Christmas Portrait"
Hit: 5 Stars
"Greeting cards have all been sent
The Christmas rush is through
But I still have one wish to make
A special one for you...
Merry Christmas darling
We're apart, that's true
But I can dream and in my dreams
I'm christmasing with you
Holiday is joyful
There's always something new
But everyday's a holiday
When I'm near to you...
The lights on my tree
I wish you could see
I wish it everyday
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire to see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I've just one wish on this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you."
~ Merry Christmas Darling ~
~ Words & Music by Frank Pooler and Richard Carpenter ~
"This album is lovingly dedicated to the memory of my sister and friend, Karen, who was extremely fond of Christmas and Christmas music." ~ Richard Carpenter, 1986
This classic Christmas CD is my all-time favorite of all my Christmas CDs. I usually pull it out from my CD shelf right after Thanksgiving Day and start listening to it. I always enjoy listening to these timeless Christmas songs year after year. I was a huge fan of the Carpenters in the '70s and my favorites among their albums are "A Song For You," "The Carpenters" and "Close To You." Karen's death is such a great loss to the music industry with her great talent and exceptional vocal artistry. This album was conceived and produced by Mr. Carpenter, who also did the arrangements together with Billy May and Peter Knight. It consists of the best-loved Christmas classics of all-time.
The most notable tracks are: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," the ever popular "Christmas Song," the bubbly medley of "Winter Wonderland/Silver Bells/White Christmas," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," the very solemn traditional Christmas classic "Silent Night," the wishful "Merry Christmas Darling," the contemplative instrumental rendition of "O Holy Night" and a medley of selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" (Overture Miniature, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies and Valse Des Fleurs). Listening to "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" brings back memories of my childhood when I truly believed in the existence of Santa Claus (letters to Santa on toys I'd love to have and wondering how could Santa be able to read all the letters from children all over the world, counting the days before "the big day," getting up so early on Christmas Day to eagerly open presents, etc). Christmas is the one time of the year that undeniably brings out the child in me (and I guess all of us with no exception) thru all the excitement that comes with it.
Amidst the hassle and bustle of preparations and celebrations, we need to find some quiet moments to listen and appreciate true classic Christmas carols like the songs in this CD, which I merrily recommend, and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. "Remember, the magic of Christmas lies in your heart!" as what Santa said on "The Polar Express."
Free Music Review: Absolutely Inspiring
Hit: 5 Stars
This is undoubtedly the finest Christmas album ever produced. Every single song on this collection is marvelous. The musical arrangements are all first rate and employee only the finest musicians to perform the music. The famed Peter Knight, who orchestrated the Moody Blues' "Days Of The Future Passed" album, arranged and orchestrated many of the songs on this classic Christmas offering. And if it couldn't get any better there's the fantastic voice of the inimitable Karen Carpenter. Her voice was made to sing Christmas music and on this album she is victorious in every way. Her voice shines on each song and is crystal clear in her diction and sings in perfect pitch all the way through.
This album includes the classic Carpenters holiday tune "Merry Christmas Darling". Other outstanding tracks are; "The Christmas Waltz" which has a nice old fashioned feeling about it, the upbeat and joyous "Sleigh Ride", a classic performance of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", and to inspire you there is "Silent Night", "Christ Is Born" and "Ave Maria" all three are performed with complete reverence and bring out the beauty of Christmas.
This disc is so good it's a joy to listen to year round.
Free Music Review: A Winner!
Hit: 5 Stars
Every song on this CD is a winner.This is the only Christmas CD I can happily listen to year round.
Don't hesitate to buy this one!
Free Music Review: A mixed bag.
Hit: 3 Stars
Like most CDs, this one has a lot of filler to go along with a few good tracks. If you're considering buying it, the decision is really simple: Is the price of the CD worth it to you in order to hear Karen's marvelous voice on a few good arrangements ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "The Christmas Song", "Merry Christmas, Darling", maybe one or two others) -- even if the rest of the CD is uninspired at best, and some tracks are even embarrassingly bad? For me the answer was yes. But if you want every track to be a winner, you'll probably be disappointed.Free Music Review: Warm Christmas Memories
Hit: 3 Stars
I grew up with the Carpenters for Christmas. This cd will kindle a flame of hope and joy in every heart! The songs made every holiday (and the anticipation!) warm and tender. Karen Carpenter sings with the sincerity and joy of someone truly in love with the Christmas season. I would recommend this cd to anyone looking to bring back the joy and nostalgia of childhood Christmas, warm fires and cuddling up with your favorite person to revel in the joy of Christmas.