indy4 155 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Well, according to Macys, the holiday season has officially begun! Here are my favorite Christmas CDs, in order from favorite to least:+ a Nutcracker CD whose image I can't find on google.I also consider the following cues Christmassy, but not the entire scores:- What's This (Nightmare Before Christmas)- Father Christmas (Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe)- Call of the Champions (American Journey)- Harry's Wondrous World (SS)- Entry Into The Great Hall And The Banquet- Hogwarts Forever and The Moving StairsAnd these from iTunes:- Sleigh Ride- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer- Winter Wonderland- Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodMusician 56 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 lol... it's been Christmas for a while according to macys (I work in one) lol... since maybe the 8th lol... For me?Home Alone I and II, and then I love to listen to the old greats like Sinatra and such sing their Christmas carols heh... I love the williams christmas instrumental arrangements in II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 lol... it's been Christmas for a while according to macys (I work in one) lol... since maybe the 8th lol... Yes, Macys and other stores have a tendency to celebrate a bit....early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I think this year is my first year where I'm really into scores enough to listen to something particular for the holidays. I don't know why I never did before because I've been into scores for most my life.Nonetheless, this Christmas season I shall listen to Home Alone I & II and....err I can't think of any other scores that I have that are Christmas-y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Home Alone easily. I don't consider Edward Scissorhands to be a Christmas score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Home Alone!But NEVER Home Alone 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob 0 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Home Alone!But NEVER Home Alone 2!What is it that you don't like about HA2? Rabbit--probably asking an old and worn out question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 It's the same thing as the original, only badly stitched together.I guess you could listen to the few new cues and songs. They're nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 I don't consider Edward Scissorhands to be a Christmas score.Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Because the movie has nothing to do with Christmas?Ray Barnsbury - who allows the score at Christmastime becuase of its depiction of snow in the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 But the movie takes place during Christmas, and the score has that Dance-of-the-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-type feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Oh yeah, I forgot that it takes place during Christmas. I agree in any case, that it sounds wintry and Christmasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Speaking of the Home Alone music, on our local news station here for CBS they were doing some sort of story regarding Christmas and I kid you not for a brief moment I heard a clip from the Home Alone score. I thought it was weird and that's why it stuck out at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 For some reason I find myself listening to Sneakers a bit more during the Xmas season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Yeah, know what you mean - it has a rather colourful festive feel, main titles specifically and that chase cue whose name escapes me at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hm, gotta check out that A Charlie Brown Christmas thing. Personally, I'd add Diana Krall's Christmas Songs and Frank Sinatra's The Christmas Collection, to mention but two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Best Christmas Music"The Horror.......The Horror!!!"Seriously though, i don't tend to listen to soundtracks during Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,667 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Home Alone 1 & 2 (more often 2)Polar ExpressBlizzard (Mark Mckenzie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWfangirl1992 18 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Nightmare Before ChristmasHome AloneOther than that I just download certain christmas songs off of itunes. Normally Bing Crosby, Nat "king" Cole, Johnny Matthis, all the classics. I cant stand most of the new stuff out there with the female vocalist totally D-E-S-T-R-O-Y-I-N-G the songs. Especially songs like "O holy night" and other religious pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScratch 294 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 My favorite Christmas CD ever is "John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,667 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I cant stand most of the new stuff out there with the female vocalist totally D-E-S-T-R-O-Y-I-N-G the songs. Especially songs like "O holy night" and other religious pieces.I like a lot of the more religious songs although I agree that the wrong vocalist can kill them. Not a religious song, but I heard a version of I'm a Believer totally crucified by a weird vocalist who seemed to be more groaning than singing.And I went to a small concert last Saturday (I was a loyal churchgoer up until I went to uni so the religious/choir type of music can mean a lot to me) with the local ecumenical orchestra and a soloist, and some beautiful pieces were played like In Christ Alone, and I immediately went on an online search for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Mark McKenzie's Blizzard. Very sadly underrated composer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,667 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Absolutely - it's a wonderful score, and someone on here gave it to me somewhere around a year ago, the perfect time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I don't consider Edward Scissorhands to be a Christmas score.Why?It just doesn't sound Christmasy in the same way Home Alone or The Nutcracker would. I consider it more to be a fairy tale score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I'll listen to Die Hard and Lethal Weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I'm a fan of the Charlie Brown Christmas music as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 John Barry's THE COTTON CLUB.....wait that's not Christmasy....hang on....oh yes THE SOUND OF MUCUS...on very fricking Christmas on TV together with "Willy Wonka and his frigging Chocolate Factory" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Mark McKenzie's Blizzard.Good mention. I just listened to this again last month. I'll probably go over it once more in a few weeks.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hm, gotta check out that A Charlie Brown Christmas thing. You defenetly should, it is my favorite Christmas album. I think they recently released a new one with alternate tracks or something, I was debating over whether I should get it or not. I'm a fan of the Charlie Brown Christmas music as well.Yes, a truly spectacular album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I think they recently released a new one with alternate tracks or something, I was debating over whether I should get it or not.It was, I saw it in the store the other day. There's three alternates I think, not worth it if you have the previous release IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmw331 2 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 "Home Alone" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" are my favorites.Tchycovsky's "Nutcracker" is very good as well.I got another pretty good one that I bet very few of you have heard--Mark Snow's "Ernest Saves Christmas".If you can't find the rare score to listen to it by itself, pay closer attention to it in the movie, it's great holiday music!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 One I forgot to put the picture of up, but just did: Elf, by John Debney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 my Time Life Christmas,my two JW Christmas Cd's Joy to the World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, love JW's version of Sleigh Ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Phil Driscoll's Heaven and Nature Swing is probably my favorite Christmas album of all time. Now, I do have quite a bit of nostalgia for it, but it really gives me that Christmas feeling, and the jazz orchestrations are fantastic. I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 my Time Life Christmas,my two JW Christmas Cd's Joy to the World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, love JW's version of Sleigh Ride.I just bought Sleigh Ride on iTunes, it's magical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My favorite Christmas music are the traditional songs and old favorites recorded many years ago by the likes of Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby to name a few. I cannot, repeat cannot stand these songs sung by today's so called musical talent.But the albums that I love to play during the holidays are:The original Alvin & the Chipmunks, still great after all these years.Charlie Brown's ChristmasBlizzardMiracle On 34th Street - Bruce BroughtonHome Alone and Home Alone IIDie HardBoth Williams Boston Pops Christmas CDsOn Her Majesty's Secret ServiceBen HurKing Of Kings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ah yes Die Hard. Works brillianty during the holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 244 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My Christmas music favorites:Miracle On 34th Street - BroughtonEloise at Christmastime - BroughtonHome Alone I and II (mostly part II)Blizzard - McKenzieFrank Sinatra - The Christmas AlbumChristmas with Nat (King Cole) and Dean (Martin)Manhatten Transfer - The Christmas Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Aside from the Home Alone scores, I guess I'll listen to Die Hard and The Prisoner Of Azkaban. Also, maybe GoldenEye...it has a somewhat Christmas feel with Serra's signature jingles and synth noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I've always associated "Chronicle Scherzo" from Citizen Kane with Christmas.It's my mental Christmas theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Since we're on the subject of Christmas music, what are your favorite Christmas songs/carols (aside from film music)? My two favorites would probably be "Sleigh Ride" and "O Holy Night" (fun and reverent, respectively). I also love "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"; that chord progression is so richly moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Carol of the Bells, without a doubt, followed by "Sleigh Ride."I also like Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (instrumental). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Carol Of The Bells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Crap, Ray, I always think you're koray Your ornament avatar is the same pic of JW that he used to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapsljp88 0 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I listen to the Home Alone scores, the complete Nutcracker, as well as a lot of jazz Christmas stuff (Harry Connick Jr., Charlie Brown, Ellington Nutcracker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Working through too many Christmas seasons in a retail job, with the torment of hearing over the store's speakers all of those washed up bands fulfilling their contractual obligations by putting out a tired Christmas album.... well, I now hate Christmas. Anyways, where I live, there are no sleigh rides, no snow, no real mistletoe, no chestnuts, etc. When I listen to holiday music, it's as if I'm listening in on a signal from another planet! For me, it's thick fog in the mornings and evenings, and that's about it.But back to music. You can't beat Charlie Brown, and though I know this may not count as Christmas music, I always find myself listening to Tchaikovsky around this time.Now, what about the worst cover of a Christmas song EVER?! I imagine I've heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 That's the most depressing thing I've read in a long time. Surely you can look beyond your experiences in commercialism and find the true joys of the season, in spending time with family and friends, giving to those less fortunate than you, reflecting on any personal faith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 The Omen TrilogyThere's nothing like singing along with the lyrics of "Ave Satani" under the christmas tree, when you unwrap another pair of wooly socks from your nana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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