I actually enjoy many of the Christmas Carols. Some of my favorites include "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Silent Night", "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!". I find the music to be stirring and emotional. I simply ignore the religious message.

(November 17, 2010 at 1:50 pm)Thor Wrote: I actually enjoy many of the Christmas Carols. Some of my favorites include "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Silent Night", "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!". I find the music to be stirring and emotional. I simply ignore the religious message.

My girlfriend & I went & saw Mannheim Steamroller in concert last weekend. Normally not my cup of tea, but they are very, very good musicians. She grew up listening to them & I had never heard of them before two weeks ago.

If you enjoy Christmas music you should check them out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0pTBNkt9g4

(November 17, 2010 at 2:35 pm)Jaysyn Wrote: My girlfriend & I went & saw Mannheim Steamroller in concert last weekend. Normally not my cup of tea, but they are very, very good musicians. She grew up listening to them & I had never heard of them before two weeks ago.

If you enjoy Christmas music you should check them out.

Thanks for the video!

Yes, Mannheim Steamroller is a terrific group. Another is Trans Siberian Orchestra. If you liked Mannheim Steamroller you'd probably enjoy TSO also. They tour the country constantly. There's a good chance they'll turn up in your area at some point. My wife and I went to see them last year. Wonderful show! Check out their website for concert dates: http://www.trans-siberian.com/

(November 17, 2010 at 2:45 pm)Thor Wrote: Thanks for the video!

Yes, Mannheim Steamroller is a terrific group. Another is Trans Siberian Orchestra. If you liked Mannheim Steamroller you'd probably enjoy TSO also. They tour the country constantly. There's a good chance they'll turn up in your area at some point. My wife and I went to see them last year. Wonderful show! Check out their website for concert dates: http://www.trans-siberian.com/

Yes, my girlfriend was talking about us going to see them in December as well. She gets greatly reduced ticket prices via the college she attends.

(November 7, 2010 at 9:29 am)Paul the Human Wrote: I've always loved the song "Halleluja". It has been done so many times (by so many people) I can't count, but this is probably my favorite rendition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIF4_Sm-rgQ

Me too!

Handel's The Messiah and Bach's St Matthew Passion

This song is epic no matter what you believe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi8vJ_lMxQI

(November 17, 2010 at 3:40 pm)chasm Wrote:

(November 7, 2010 at 9:29 am)Paul the Human Wrote: I've always loved the song "Halleluja". It has been done so many times (by so many people) I can't count, but this is probably my favorite rendition.

Me too!

I've always preferred Leonard Cohen's original version. This version looks like it was shot on the set for the Muppet Show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccGz-li_rgM

Of course, I'd prefer to have used the scene from Watchmen where this is used, but this is not possible for obvious reasons.

And, in addition, there is another Contemporary Classical piece to put on the list. John Adams' Christian Zeal and Activity. Who'd have thought that the soundtrack for a film so aggressively expressionistic as Shutter Island would have included so soothing a piece as this on its soundtrack?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wba2lJoy3Fs

Johnny Cash - God's Going to Cut You Down -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxh-FfElY0M

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xrNaTO1bI

I also really like Johnny Cash's cover on this!

(November 19, 2010 at 10:10 pm)lilyannerose Wrote: Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xrNaTO1bI

I also really like Johnny Cash's cover on this!

Love this song.