The Majesty of Christmas is a unique blend of orchestral sounds to help us hear some traditional carols in a fresh way. Melodies are combined with new harmonies and musical textures to ensure the unique sound will inspire you!

8 MP3 Songs in this album (21:01) !
Related styles: Holiday: Moods, Easy Listening: Background Music, Mood: Christmas

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The Majesty of Christmas captures something of the richness of meaning of the Christmas Season. It plays with various musical textures and harmonies to help us hear the older carols in a fresh way. The melodies are played at times with different rhythms or combinations of tunes that highlight the unique blend of sound the album achieves. Take a fresh look at some classic carols and celebrate the majesty of Christ's birth with us!

In several songs, musical styles are contrasted and common musical themes are explored.

What Child is This takes a traditional tune and explores three different forms -- from the tenderness of the Mother and Child to the more traditional tempo of the song.

The setting of Silent Night explores some of the drama of the birth of Christ with some soaring musical themes and lush harmonies.

The plainsong, "Of the Father's Love Begotten" is juxtaposed with a contrasting timing to emphasize the free form the original has.