Track Listing

1. Angels We Have Heard on High - John Adorney,
2. What Child Is This? - Stuart Hoffman
3. Campanilleros - Manuel Iman
4. O Come All Ye Faithful - Kim O'Leary
5. Holly and the Ivy, The - John Serrie
6. Christmas Lullaby - Ron Clearfield
7. Little Drummer Boy, The - Manuel Iman (featuring Lucia Iman)
8. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Michael Whalen
9. First Noel, The - John Adorney
10. Coventry Carol - Nigel Holton
11. Happy Christmas - Geoff Bridgford
12. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Ron Clearfield
13. We Three Kings - Eduardo del Signore
14. Away In a Manger - John Mills
15. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Nigel Holton

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #268273 in Music
• Released on: 1999-10-05
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.com
Tidings of Joy is an EverSound production, making a bid for the coziest offering in seasonal easy listening. Traditional carols and hymnodies are treated to modern arrangements that dabble in the styles of smooth jazz, neo-classical, world-beat, New Age, ambient, and adult contemporary vocal. True to form, this collection is long on tinkling bells, soothing harmonies, gentle strings, and piano. Take for instance, the delicately merry "The First Noel," which manages to pull together elements of traditional harmony, Spanish classical guitar, and brightly toned piano. "Coventry Carol" is mystical and reverent, utilizing Celtic harp and flute and choral harmonies. And the syncopated rhythms and woodwinds of "We Three Kings" recall at once the gypsies of Eastern Europe, Egyptian royalty, and the sand cowboys of the Arabian Desert dancing round a fire. Draw a mug of mulled cider, light a candle or two, and indulge in the sounds of winter. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews

Exquisite New Holiday Music
As a collector of holiday music from all fields, I ws struck by the refreshingly original arrangements of "Tidings of Joy". With music from artists around the globe, and ranging from New Age to Jazz to purely classical, this is an album that captures the essence of great Christmas music.

Beautiful renditions of classic Xmas songs
A very beautiful rendition of Xmas music. I usually do not like holiday music, but this is very different. The classic tunes take a different and exicting shape without compromising the originals. Specially I enjoyed much the track by Manuel Iman. A must for that special festive feeling. Mostly recommended.

Great instrumentals and vocals
You can't help but like this collection of Christmas songs done in a very creative and beautiful manner. There is a wide variety of musical talent offered up here on instruments and vocals. This music will make you feel good. Also check out "Christmas" by Ed Gerhard, another musical masterpiece.
Cheers!