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Christmas CD - Michael W. Smith: It's a Wonderful Christmas
Last week, I was one of the lucky ones who was sent a free copy of Michael W. Smith's newest CD. We love Christmas music in our house and own over 20 Christmas CDs. My favorite radio station started playing Christmas music 24/7 last week and will do so until the day after Christmas. I couldn't wait to received a new sampling of Christmas music to add to our collection.
Tonight, as I wrapped up some gifts, I listened to the CD. It is beautiful! One of the things I really like about it is the variety. All of the songs are different. I know, you are saying, of course they are different...wouldn't be much of a CD with 11 of the same songs on it... Well, that's not what I mean. I mean, there are different types of songs an different types of instruments. There is pretty much something for everyone on this Christmas disc.
What I enjoyed about the CD was that I slowed down. Since it was a new CD, I took my time wrapping presents and slowed down and thought what Christmas means to me. The things about Christmas that are important and the things that are not. I put aside my worries for awhile and was swept away by the various songs. Christmas music is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. Singing and listening to old favorites and learning new favorites brings great joy to my family.
During the holidays its never easy to find gifts for people. Being able to get Christmas baskets online is a convenience. When you can get unique gift baskets such as chocolate gift baskets its easy to getting that gift at christmas for a special someone.
Here is a list of the songs (and I will throw in a little of my two cents worth on some)
1. Christmas Angels (a lovely vocal song and I loved the words)
2. It's a Wonderful Christmas (this is a long instrumental song and I believe it is a medley that includes snippets of from at least a couple of movies).
3. The Promise (a majestic tune)
4. Song for the King (reverent and sweet)
5. Christmas Day (featuring Manidsa) - ( this is my favorite song...it is a nostalgic, vocal song and I really like it!)
6. A Highland Carol (another favorite, love those bagpipes
7. Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah (this reminds me of a Christmas Carol CD we have that has songs sung through the ages. Lovely).
8. Son of God (another reverent song)
9. What Child is This ( a beautiful version on the piano)
10. Audrey's Gift
11. All Year Long (a song of wishes that reminds me a little of the sentiment behind White Christmas).
These songs are all beautiful. Below you can enjoy my two favorites:
Christmas Angels
Christmas Day
If after listening to these snippets, you decide you want to add this CD to your collection, you can easily order by clicking below!
