- Audio CD (21 Nov 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: King Japan
- ASIN: B000657PDY
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,176,130 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Terrific, if not too much acapella...
8 Nov 2006
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
These are astoundingly brilliant arrangements and the group sounds amazing here. For me, however, a little acapella goes a long way. Most of these tracks here are doubled, some even tripled, and the effect is that of a large group of people singing, which sounds beautiful, but I'd rather hear just the four voices backed up by a trio when it comes to these tunes. And sometimes it's better to execute a tune by just singing it straight ahead with no funky surprise key changes, but that's me being picky. On the other hand, the production is warm, personal and joyous. It's a great companion to their previous Christmas album.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The most pleasing holiday album I've ever heard.
28 Dec 2007
Format:Audio CD
I've been a long-time fan of The Manhattan Transfer, but there have been some disappointing moments for me by them in the past. Sometimes I only like one or two songs on an album (Vibrate), or I will see the artistry in an album, but not be able to get through it all because it is too cerebral and perfect (Vocalese). This, their second holiday album, is probably one of the best recordings I have ever heard from them. There are imperfections like when the kids sing but, hey, they're kids and that's great. The harmony and the precise tone and dynamics of the quartet are spot on and it makes for pure pleasure. Alan Paul's arrangement of Jingle Bells is one of the best arrangements I have ever heard of this song and the Transfer sound as if they're really enjoying singing it. However, as one listens, it's easy to tell that this is no walk in the park musically. Tight harmonies and complex rhythms make the piece soar to new heights. If you buy only one holiday album, buy this one. You'll be glad you did.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful Christmas CD
25 Nov 2006
Format:Audio CD
Loved every cut on this Acapella cd. Manhattan Transfer does such an amazing job keeping true to their sound as well as putting their own twist on an arrangement. Great addition to your Holiday Tune Collection.
Recently saw them in concert in Seattle and they just keep on making terrific music.
:-) Barbthechef
Recently saw them in concert in Seattle and they just keep on making terrific music.
:-) Barbthechef
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