McGarrigle Christmas Hour
by Kate & Anna McGarrigle$15.95 Free Shipping
- Released
- 1/12/05
- Music Genre
- Christmas
Description
A jubilant, folk-tinged gathering of family and friends, Kate and Anna McGarrigle's CHRISTMAS HOUR finds the Canadian sisters performing with Rufus and Martha Wainwright (Kate's children), Lily and Dane Lanken (Anna's daughter and husband, respectively), and other notable guests, including Emmylou Harris and Beth Orton. Here the McGarrigles have created a relaxed, friendly holiday atmosphere, a setting where Harris sits in on a beautiful rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," Rufus Wainwright leads his own charming "Spotlight on Christmas," and Martha Wainwright wishes everyone "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." This festive set also features several sing-alongs, including stately versions of "Seven Joys of Mary" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
Product Details
- Artist
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Label / Studio
- WEA/WARNER BROS.
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Original year of release
- 2005
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Year of release
- 2005
- Cast & Crew
- Anna (Guest Artist)
- Kate McGarrigle (Guest Artist)
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Music Performer)
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Producer)
Press Reviews
It's a family affair....The hushed chamber feel keeps up..." -- Grade: A- Entertainment Weekly (p.80)
4 stars out of 5 -- "Irish whistle and little drummer boy snare give 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' a rosy trad glow, but Martha's 'Merry Christmas And Happy New Year' is edgier, its stocking filled with homesickness and angst. Mojo (p.118)
...a medley of delicious festive crooning. OMM
3 stars out of 5 -- "Emmylou Harris contributes a solemn 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem' to a broad mix of classic and contemporary holiday songs. Uncut (p.105)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Seven Joys of Mary
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Old Waits Carol
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O Little Town of Bethlehem
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Il Est Ne / Ca Berger
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
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Rebel Jesus
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Some Children See Him
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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Counting Stars
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Spotlight On Christmas
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Wise Men
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Port Starboard Sox
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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Blue Christmas
