2 comments about Romantic Tenors.

1. I was very pleased with this CD. Good sound, good sound leveling, and nice choice of music. All in all an excellent addition to our collection.



2. I can't imagine anyone not liking these three guys. Their songs are fabulous and done so well. There are a few songs that will send you to the moon, they are so lovely.
   Just pop this cd into your player and clean your house or just relax after a stressful day...the music will take you away. You won't be disappointed in this cd.

5 comments about Happy Holidays to You.

1. Although I just recently purchased this CD, I am very familiar with The Whispers album entitled "Happy Holidays to You." I purchased the album back in 1979, loaned the album to someone who loaned it to someone, and the rest is history.

   I am so excited to have the opportunity to again listen to one of my favorite Christmas albums. My favorite single on the album is the title song "Happy Holidays to You," followed closely by The Whispers rendention of "This Christmas" originally recorded by Donny Hathaway.

   I promise you, if you purchase this CD, it will too become one of your favorite Christmas albums.

   Enjoy.




2. I have always loved this Album, when I was in College in 1983 someone stole it fom me while I was letting it play in the dorms common room. I tried for years o find a copy,m even trying o contact SOLAR Records (dont exist anymore, EBAY, record clubs, and you. I grew up in LA, Calif and this brings back good memories just listening to the samples.



3. Made my Christmas!!!! I would highly recommend it!
   I replace it when my old copy gets too old to play the last one was on cassett now I've got the CD!



4. THIS . . . was sent to a Loved One . . .
   
   I DON'T DO C H R I S T M A S



5. First of all, I am an avid fan of The Whispers. I absolutely love this CD. As if that were not enough, I went ahead and purchased their other Christmas CD titled "Christmas Moments", which is another superb Christmas album that is full of soul. If you are a Whispers fan, you will enjoy both of these CDs.

2 comments about Villa-Lobos: Symphonies 1 & 11.

1. This works are wonderfull, the 1st symphony is an exellent work wich show us a young composer full of musical ideas that later will became much more mature and strong in works like his fouth symphony, (also recorded by this exellent ensamble and conductor as well) ; the 11th symphony is by far one of the masterpieces in the genere in the past century, is amazing the fact that there was no interest at all of any ochestra in the world in make an integral recording of this works, till now.
   The sound is exellent and performance is more than 1st class!!!
   if you love xxth century music, you must buy all the symphonies as soon as they will be avilable.



2. I fully agree with the first review on this CD. The eleventh symphony is a wonderful piece of art and both the interpretation and the recording are of very good standard. By the way, CPO has now released the complete set of Villa-Lobos' symphonies. Very enjoyable music alltogether.

No comments about The Voices of Christmas.

No comments about DJ's Choice Smooth Christmas.

5 comments about My Christmas EP.

1. I'm revealing my age here a bit, but Tennessee Earnie Ford and Jim Neighbors have lost their exclusive hold on "Go Tell It On The Mountain" as far as I'm concerned. I have never enjoyed the song more than while listening to George belt it out. Goosebumps! His infectious joy is conveyed in every note of this EP. That slighlty breathy warm tone may not always meet technical requirements, but who cares when you feel like your snuggled in a warm blanket the entire time your listening to it. Indulge!



2. This album is a must-have for anyone who loves to listen to beautiful singing of timeless songs for the holidays. The musical arrangements are nothing new and can at times sound a little simplistic, but that's okay because GEORGE HUFF IS AMAZING! Always nuanced, his rich, recognizable voice really shines in these traditional songs. The joyous version of "Go Tell It On The Mountain" is especially well-suited to both his spirit and his talent. The only bad thing that can be said about this album is that it's SO DARN SHORT. The music industry is long overdue for a unique, warm and infectious voice like his, especially coming from such a genuine and nice guy.
   
   And yes, folks, he really is that nice ALL the time. My little boy and I met him in the summer of 2004 when the AI3 tour came to Miami. We got backstage passes from a friend, and so I'm happy to report that not only is George as vocally flawless live as he was on the show, he is also really that sunny, warm and hilarious in person. I wish him all the best of luck... but if you listen to this album, you can tell he doesn't need it. ;)



3. George picked the worst way to show his voice.Songs are so boring and he doesn't stay in the right key!
   Save your money and buy Bo Bice's new AWESOME, AMAZING, album called The Real Thing! Bo will show you how it's done! Bo's the REAL DEAL folks! Bo blows all the other Idols who ever went on the show out of the water, makes them look real bad, yuck for Georgie!



4. What's the deal with people who obviously have agendas reviewing a particular CD by saying "Bo is better," etc. I like Bo too, but you don't raise him up by trying to bring Huff down! They each have their own style; it's like apples and oranges, and there is plenty of room in our society for both kinds of music. Bo is a rocker (although they made him very pop-ish on "The Real Thing" and Huff has his own gospel style. They're even from different AI Seasons, for goodness sake, so they're not in competition with each other! This CD shows the promise of many good years ahead for Huff fans.



5. I was fortunate enough to meet and spend some time with George a few months ago. At the time I didn't own any of his cd's, but now I do, and I gotta say he is incredibly talented! I don't usually listen to this style of music, but my wife loves it, so I try to find artists that I find bearable so we don't end up fighting over the car radio on trips. I find myself being the one to recommend putting George in the cd player. He is a great artist, and a wonderful person to boot. In person he is just as genuine, kind, and nice as he appeared on Idol, and that carries through to his music. Great guy. Great music. Great purchase!

5 comments about Angelis.

1. Absolutely moving and inspiring music from immensely gifted young voices!
   Even though there is a bit of traditional holiday music, the secular offerings will move your soul.



2. I bought this cd becasue it simply caught my attention.
   
   The songs are amazing, and the voices are just beautifull, I love " Even though you are gone" and "Angel".
   
   Can't wait to hera more frm this kids
   
   Good for you Simon.......



3. I'm afraid I can't recommend this album as highly as all of the previous reviewers. I bought this album because I like the sound of children's voices; my CD collection features albums by groups like Libera and The Cottars, as well as young singers like Hayley Westenra and Chloe Agnew. I thought that this album would be similar. Unfortunately, the problem is that it is too similar to those other albums!
   
   The kids sing fairly well (they're on key), but there didn't seem to be much emotion (I noticed this especially on songs like "Even Though You've Gone", which I would expect to be a little more... well, moving). That's not entirely the kids' fault, though. I don't think the selection of songs was very good. Seven out of the eleven songs have been covered by Hayley Westenra alone, and she did a better job. There are so many beautiful songs out there; to choose to cover songs that other people (quite recently) made famous doesn't seem like a very good decision. I also wasn't crazy about the arrangements. In what I'm assuming was an attempt to make all the songs sound ethereal, the producers ended up with an album of songs that sound boringly similar.
   
   Will there be another album from Angelis? I suppose it all depends on when the boys' voices change. If there is another album, though, I hope the songs are chosen a little more carefully. And releasing a version in North America wouldn't hurt, either. I'm feeling a little annoyed after shelling out so much money for an import that didn't live up to my expectations!



4. I write and produce children's CDs. Angelis is sung by children that were handpicked from many who auditioned for Simon Cowell of 'American Idol. After having purchased and enjoyed Simon's CDs by il Divo, I had high expectations for Angelis. However, I was very dissapointed. It is lackluster and boring. Every song has been given the same orchestral treatment. All of the songs are slow and dreamy, lacking in originality with very little harmony even with 6 children singing. They are singing old traditional songs, not written for children. They have good voices, though not exceptional. I'll probably not listen to it again. I feel like sending it back. I'm listening as I pen this review. Thank goodness the last song is getting ready to play. I kept listening, thinking the production and creativity would improve as it continued to play. It never did. The last song is 'Oh, Holy Night.' Nothing new there. The children are taking turns singing solos on each line. Oh no! on the last chorus, they added an adult choir...unusual and unnecessary. If their next production is 100% above this one, it will be worth buying.



5. The voices of these children ring so pure and clear. Every song is beautiful, but Somewhere Over The Rainbow brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it. beautiful.

1 comments about Redneck 12 Days of Christmas / Here's Your Sign Christmas.

1. Fine cd, funny, etc. Apparently I read the description wrong because there are only two songs on the cd! OOPS! Well I got it as a combo with another CD so no big but felt a little sheepish when the person I gave it as a gift told me there were only two songs.

2 comments about Holidays.

1. This album is an awesome collection of new holiday songs that are destined to become favorites. It is perfect for curling up by the fireplace with someone special on a cold December night. Hapa have a rich, flowing quitar sound and as a duo their voices complement each other. There are only a couple of songs in Hawaiian, but you don't have to speak Hawaiian to understand the joyous message of the songs.



2. Holidays, Hapa's second recording, made in 1995, establishes the pattern of their most successful albums-half the songs are vocals, and half are instrumentals. Hapa, which means "half," consists of Keli'i Kaneali'i and Barry Flanagan, a duo that is half Hawaiian, but in their dedication to the sounds of the islands they are a hundred percent Hawaiian. Here their sounds honor the Christmas holidays, with four of the seven vocals being new holiday songs composed by Flanagan.
   
   The album is quiet and mellow, music which captures the holiday spirit without being loud or intrusive. The instrumentals feature virtually every stringed instrument in the islands-from slack key guitar to rhythm guitar, ukulele, electric sitar, and bass. Percussion adds to the rhythm, with Eric Keawe on the claves, Flanagan on castanets, and Larry Leiberman on drums and tympani, where appropriate. Two of the most interesting instrumentals are their version of "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emanuel," which features Flanagan on lead guitar, ukulele, electric sitar, and bass, and Eric Keawe on percussion, and John Lennon's "Love," in which Flanagan plays bass, and the acoustic and rhythm guitar take over. Four of the vocals are new songs by Flanagan, my favorite being "Ke Ku'ulani," a beautiful song in which a chorus emphasizes the loving spirit of the season, and Flanagan plays bass.
   
   As is characteristic of Hawaiian albums, everyone helps out in the recording: Robi Hahakalau ("Sistah Robi"), Lehua Kalima, and Fiji provide the chorus on "It's Christmas Day, Mahi Beamer plays piano on "It's Alright, Christmas Time is Here," and the group thanks the Keawe family and the (Kenny) Loggins family on the Big Island, for their contributions. The only song that doesn't seem to fit the recording is "Lady in Red," which is dedicated here to Mrs. Claus "from S.C.," but which remains a song about a mysterious (and not very "Christmas-y") siren. An interesting combination of vocals and instrumentals, this is a CD which adds immeasurably to the Christmas songbook of the Hawaiian islands. Mary Whipple

5 comments about Winter Tracks.

1. This is a wonderful album that does exactly what holiday albums are meant to do, capture the spirit of the season and get you into a holiday mood. Susan has a beautiful voice that is just perfect for this material and the arrangements are touching, not overly done or garish. I usually don't like suggesting that others buy an album, because people have such varying tastes, but I would eagerly recommend Winter Tracks to anyone



2. As the title of this CD suggests, it isn't a Christmas album per se - the songs included cover Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Egan first skyrocketed to fame as the original Belle when Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway (she appears on the cast album). Her soprano is so crystal-clear and controlled it sounds as though it could cut glass. With Winter Tracks, Egan has delivered a laid-back collection of classics mixed with new material that evokes the warmth and comfort of the season like drinking a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter's day. The arrangements have a classic, orchestral feel to them and perfectly frame Egan's sparkling vocals. My favorite tracks are Sondheim's "We Are Lights" combined with the traditional "Shalom Alaychem" (absolutely beautifully done!) and "Silent Night/Greensleeves." The newer tracks blend nicely with the more traditional fare - "The Turkey and the Stuffing" by producer Christopher McGovern gently skewers the stress the holidays can bring by suggesting a worry-free alternative - "Swansons and a six-pack," while "Cold Enough to Snow" examines heartache around the holidays. Definitely worth checking out, Winter Tracks is one of the best offerings from a Broadway vocalist in recent memory.



3. Though I love anything that Susan sings, this compelation will surely fit into everyone's holiday collections. The song choices are nothing short of fabulous and will get you into the spirit of the season as soon as you press play. From Thanksgiving to Chanukah to Christmas and New Year's, there's a song for them all - and each is unique and completely faultless.
   
   My advice is to get cozy, sip a cup of tea, and sit back while Susan Egan and Christopher McGovern help you relax into the joys that the holiday season undoubtedly brings!



4. Am fan of Susan Egan but did not know what to expect with this album.Must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised at how good it is.Miss Egan has a voice like few others and it soars on this album.One of the greatest surprises is the 2nd track, asong called "The Turkey and the Stuffing" first time I have heard it but but this song is one of those that every time you hear it you like it more.This is a Christmas album but it will stay out and be played all year long.A great addition to any collection.



5. Susan Egan is amazing. A Christmas album from this wonderful songstress is a treat. Please Susan, keep producing such wondeful albums.