MP3 Mary Behan Miller - Christmas Songs from Many Lands

Tracks on "Christmas Songs from Many Lands" feature traditional Christmas songs from Europe and the Americas.

15 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Traditional, KIDS/FAMILY: Kid Friendly



Details:
Mary Behan Millerâs latest CD, âChristmas Songs from Many Lands,â features songs from Europe and the Americas including such favorites as âSilent Nightâ and âAngels We Have Heard on High.â Most of the tracks feature sacred music but a rendition of âJingle Bellsâ can also be heard. Other tracks include Many of the songs feature rich harmonies and some are performed partially or entirely in the a cappella style.

Mary has released a total of four other solo CDs in which she sings and plays the keyboard. "A Celtic Journey" was her first CD and primarily consists of Irish songs but several tracks are of Scottish or Welsh origins. Selections include compositions by the Irish Baroque composer Turlough OâCarolan and the Scottish poet Robert Burns along with many traditional songs including Danny Boy and An Irish Lullaby.

"Kids' Songs and Lullabies" includes songs for both very young and somewhat older children. As might be inferred from the title, there are 12 lullabies on the CD including an original composition. Many of the other tunes fall into the "silly song" category that kids find enjoyable.

The "American Pie" CD features the Don McLean song of the same title along with a wide variety of earlier American songs that in one way or another describes interesting aspects of the American experience. A number of these older tracks on this CD have had successful reincarnations in modern times.

The âAmazing Graceâ CD is a collection of traditional Christian music along with traditional American favorites include Amazing Grace, How Can I Keep From Singing? and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Many of the songs are sung partially or entirely a cappella and feature rich polyphonic arrangements.

In Addition to her solo CDs, Mary, as a member of the music group Keltic Kaleidoscope can be heard on the three CDs by the group, Keltic Beginnings, Some Keltic Some Knot, and Keltic Visions.