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Post by oliquig on Dec 2, 2015 18:36:55 GMT
So share your favorite, please!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2015 18:41:59 GMT
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 2, 2015 18:43:41 GMT
I like the Vienna Boys Choir. I don't like individual artists doing their thing to 'make it their own.'
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Post by hdoublej on Dec 2, 2015 18:45:44 GMT
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Post by basketdiva on Dec 2, 2015 18:46:59 GMT
I love Carrie Underwood and yes I'm dating myself-Joe Feeny from the Lawrence Welk Show!
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Post by leannec on Dec 2, 2015 18:52:54 GMT
One of my fav versions is Michael Crawford's ... the original Phantom of the Opera ... it is amazing  |
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Post by Minty118 on Dec 2, 2015 18:54:36 GMT
My favorite is by Josh Groban. It gives me chills!
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Post by peano on Dec 2, 2015 18:56:37 GMT
I like Martina McBride's version as well as Carrie Underwood's. Simple instrumentation and a refreshing lack of vocal "pyrotechnics".
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Post by mcscrapper on Dec 2, 2015 18:58:16 GMT
I like Tevin Campbell's version on A Very Special Christmas vol 2.
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Post by miominmio on Dec 2, 2015 18:57:51 GMT
If you dn't mind a Swedish version, check out "O helga natt" by Jussi Bjorling.
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Post by oh yvonne on Dec 2, 2015 19:00:08 GMT
I love those two as well! Such a beautiful Christmas carol, always puts a lump in my throat. <3 |
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Post by moveablefeast on Dec 2, 2015 18:59:58 GMT
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Post by smartypants71 on Dec 2, 2015 19:01:32 GMT
I think the one with that chick from Glee is probably the best I've ever heard.
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Post by oliquig on Dec 2, 2015 19:07:25 GMT
I like Martina McBride's version as well as Carrie Underwood's. Simple instrumentation and a refreshing lack of vocal "pyrotechnics". Martina McBride would be my perfect version, except she repeats the first verse twice. Grrr. |
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Post by Loydene on Dec 2, 2015 19:08:46 GMT
It was from my high school choir when I was a freshman ... in our gym with the orchestra for the Christmas Concert. I remember it so well -- two freshmen sopranos for the beginning phrases, full choir for the second phrase and full orchestra full out choir for "fall on your knees, o' hear the angel voices ...."
It still brings me to tears.
Unfortunately ... it wasn't the days of video so it is memory with no artifacts.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Dec 2, 2015 19:13:19 GMT
Gorgeous carol that deserves a gorgeous voice. I'll be watching this thread!
After years of attending pretty traditional churches, we now attend one that has more contemporary music. One of my favorite parts about it - when they play "O Holy Night" it is very loud. I can sing my heart out without feeling self-conscious!
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Post by 4cboysmommy on Dec 2, 2015 19:17:02 GMT
I love John Berry's version. I love that he sings without all the pomp. Josh Groban is good too.
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 2, 2015 19:18:20 GMT
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Post by *sprout* on Dec 2, 2015 19:19:42 GMT
I love John Berry's version.
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Post by brina on Dec 2, 2015 19:28:19 GMT
Harry Connick Jr does a really beautiful version.
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Post by mom2samlibby on Dec 2, 2015 19:30:07 GMT
Another vote for Josh Groban.
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Post by tanya2 on Dec 2, 2015 19:39:49 GMT
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Dec 2, 2015 19:53:44 GMT
I 3rd / 4th Josh Groban
I also for some reason love it in Mistletones when the girl from Sister Sister sings it for the audition (though it may not be her real voice and it's short. )
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Post by ~Susan~ on Dec 2, 2015 19:58:13 GMT
One of my fav versions is Michael Crawford's ... the original Phantom of the Opera ... it is amazing Most definitely!!! No one can hit that high note like he could. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 2, 2015 19:59:35 GMT
I am a sucker for old Motown music and Christmas music is no exception. I love the version by The Temptations. Here's a link to it on YouTube.Give it a listen -- it's a very different take on it with all the wonderful Motown bluesiness and vibrato. |
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Post by milocat on Dec 2, 2015 20:01:16 GMT
Ohh I'm going to have to go check out some of the suggestions. I am partial to a female signing it though. It's my favourite Christmas carol. I love Celine Dion's version. Martina and Carrie's are also wonderful. |
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Post by marmargirl on Dec 2, 2015 20:06:14 GMT
Al Martino. An oldie, but a goodie from the Dean Martin era.
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Post by kels99 on Dec 2, 2015 20:10:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2015 20:11:10 GMT
My favourite is Kings College Choir Cambridge I think there's something very angelic and pure about boy sopranos. I don't like some you hear that sing it with their twist to it, warbles and all. It's a beautifully written piece of music so why do they feel the need to change it. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2015 20:13:49 GMT
Ohh I'm going to have to go check out some of the suggestions. I am partial to a female signing it though. It's my favourite Christmas carol. I love Celine Dion's version. Martina and Carrie's are also wonderful. Another female for you Susan Boyle |
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