Hope you are having a Merry Christmas. I am taking a break from normal blog for the holidays until next week. Until then .... For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting … Continue reading Merry Christmas
Sounds of the Season V
Things are busy getting ready for Christmas but thought I would share some more seasonal music. Today's selection is "O, Holy Night" preformed by Trans Siberian Orchestra. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year -- DH
Sounds of the Season IV
Found this one thanks to a suggestion from a reader. The song is Joy by Apollo 100. It is their take on Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. I had never heard of Apollo 100 but I liked the song. According to Wikipedia they were a short-lived instrumental group from Britian founded by arranger Tom … Continue reading Sounds of the Season IV
More Sounds of the Season
Today's selection features Joy to the World performed by Moya Brennan. Brennan has been called the "first lady" of Celtic music. Brennan along with several family members formed the band Clannad in the 1970's. At one time her sister Enya preformed with the band. Brennan has released her first solo album in 1982 and has … Continue reading More Sounds of the Season
Amazing Guitar
Many years ago I discovered Dennis Agajanian's version of Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring preformed on the guitar. It is just amazing. While trying to find a video of that I discovered this video of the Hallelujah Chorus. This is even more impressive than the song I was looking for. I could only find a … Continue reading Amazing Guitar
Top 10: Things About Christmas
#10: It is my favorite time of the year. #9: Snow. Ok, I may have only seen snow on Christmas twice in my life but it was fun. #8: Special events. It is easy to get overwhelmed with too many actives this time of the year. #7: Movies and TV specials. Somehow, it just wouldn’t … Continue reading Top 10: Things About Christmas
Free Sixpence None the Richer Download
Sixpence None the Richer is offering a free download of Angels We Have Heard On High from their new project The Dawn of Grace. You can listen to the entire CD at Paste.
The Dee Zone 