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| | Christmas Stays the Same | | | Music Artist : | | Linda Eder | | Music Style : | | Noels | | Record Label : | | Atlantic / Wea | | Release Date : | | 2000-10-24 | | Store Price : | | $13.96 | | Artistopia's Price: $12.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Christmas Stays the Same
2. Here Comes Santa Claus/Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
4. Little Drummer Boy
5. So You Hear What I Hear?
6. Christmas Through a Child's Eyes
7. Silent Night
8. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel/What Child Is This?
9. Christmas Song
10. Christmas Medley: I'll Be Home for Christmas/Let It Snow/Silver ...
11. Ave Maria
12. O Holy Night
13. Bells of St. Paul
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Linda Eder Serves up a Splendid Collection of Christmas Classics
Submitted on: 2009-11-16 |
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There are just some things that make me believe in God - some things that are so pure and beautiful that you know a higher power is at work. Linda Eder's voice is one of those things. Listening to Christmas Stays the Same was a religious experience! The title track of the cd gets one in the nostalgic mood of the holiday season - remembering all the Christmases of past melding into present. It reminds us that time may pass, but the heart of Christmas, and its traditions remain the same. There is a bittersweet beauty to this song that makes me long to go back and experience one of the Christmases of my childhood one more time.
Other highlights on this cd are Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Ms. Eder has long credited Judy Garland as the major musical influence in her life, and she does this rendition proud. It stands on equal footing, for me, with Garland's, although, I find this version strikes a happier cord. There's still the longing, but it's not as sad as the original.
Do You Hear What I Hear is the most brilliant and interesting interpretation of a song that I've ever heard. The rhythmic beat and exquisitely harmonized lead as well as chorale back-up, makes this a truly unforgettable version. I find that I hit the "replay" button a lot with regard to this track.
Christmas Through a Child's Eyes is very tender and heartfelt - especially when one realizes that Ms. Eder and her ex-husband wrote this song for their son. The magic and wonder of Christmas is lovingly conveyed here and shines through like the warmth of the sun on a snowy winter day.
Silent Night. Oh. My. God! Prepare to experience chills when you listen. This is, by far, the best version of Silent Night I've ever heard. It's pure and ethereal, no other words for it! I give it five stars and a 21 gun salute! It is simply glorious!
Ave Maria is stellar! I daresay that Ms. Eder's version rivals the great Callas', and that's really saying something. What is so fascinating about Ms. Eder's ability to deliver a song, is that her voice is so rich and her range is so wide. Yet, she has the most precise restraint in how high and long to hit and hold the notes. It is both remarkable and a testament to an artist who is a complete master of their instrument the way Ms. Eder is of her voice.
I also appreciate the subtle upbeat rendering of O Holy Night - another brilliant interpretation. It's still as reverent as the traditional rendition, but divinely uplifts the spirit in a way that makes the heart feel what true joy is. I think a person could easily forego Midnight Service, light a candle and listen to the holy trilogy of Silent Night, Ave Maria and O Holy Night to get the peaceful, wondrous, magical feeling of this season and its meaning. That's what these songs achieve: allowing the listener to truly understand the veneration of the savior's birth
The Bells of St. Paul's is a joyous song to end on. Ms. Eder's voice sounds the way velvet feels: smooth and soft, and is rich, like sweet, melting chocolate - luxurious - that's what she is! This cd is my all-time favorite holiday collection. It should be a staple among everyone's holiday library. I feel blessed after I listen to it, and thank God for the gift of this voice, as well as Ms. Eder for sharing it with us. |
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Linda Eder Christmas Album
Submitted on: 2009-01-14 |
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| Just a great classic collection.What a voice! I don't know what else you could ask for from an artist. |
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KOST 103.5 LA Doesn't play her enough
Submitted on: 2008-12-17 |
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I first heard Linda Eder on a local radio station here in Los Angeles. (KOST 103.5). Her version of Silent Night is so hauntingly beautiful it brings chills. But KOST has completely sold out and now they only play the same 20 songs over and over again, so I'm back to buying CDs.
I haven't bought a CD in years so that should give you an idea of how important this album is to a complete Christmas package. Linda Eder has the voice of an angel, a true opera star that brings an entire new scope to any song she sings.
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 Great Christmas Disk. Sweet and Powerful
Submitted on: 2008-01-18 |
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I bought this disk because I heard, "Do You Hear What I Hear" on the radio. The arrangement of this song and the strength of her voice bring goose-bumps every time.
Of course, having the Broadway Gospel Choir in the arrangement is good, but it takes nothing away from the singular power and grace of her voice.
There's also a rousing version of "Drummer Boy". Not normally one of my favorites, but it gets regular rotation when this disk is in my car. Several key changes and layering of the choir add an emotional impact.
The only reason I gave four stars not five is because some of the selections are so traditional that I've never heard of them. That's not saying they're bad, but with a voice like Linda's there are so many well knows songs that could have been given a new life.
Three cheers for "Do You Hear What I Hear" and the rest of the music. Thanks Linda.
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Great Christmas Music
Submitted on: 2008-01-14 |
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| Linda Eder is a versatile songstress with an amazing vocal range. This CD is a great mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs. LOVE IT! |
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