Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Christmas Karaoke - All The Classics, 25 Sep 2008
Track-listing:

01 - Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
02 - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)
03 - 2000 Miles (The Pretenders)
04 - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris De Burgh)
05 - A Winter's Tale (David Essex)
06 - Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)
07 - Fairytale Of New York (The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl)
08 - The Best Christmas Of Them All (Shakin' Stevens)
09 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon)
10 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
11 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)
12 - Last Christmas (Wham!)
13 - Lonely This Christmas (Mud)
14 - New Year's Day (U2)
15 - Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)
16 - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney)
17 - Merry Xmas Everybody (Slade)

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Christmas Karaoke - All The Classics, 25 Sep 2008
Track-listing:

01 - Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
02 - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)
03 - 2000 Miles (The Pretenders)
04 - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris De Burgh)
05 - A Winter's Tale (David Essex)
06 - Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)
07 - Fairytale Of New York (The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl)
08 - The Best Christmas Of Them All (Shakin' Stevens)
09 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon)
10 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
11 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)
12 - Last Christmas (Wham!)
13 - Lonely This Christmas (Mud)
14 - New Year's Day (U2)
15 - Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)
16 - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney)
17 - Merry Xmas Everybody (Slade)

The Ultimate Non-Stop Christmas Album..., 31 Aug 2001
**Contributor's Advanced Warning: "Jive Bunny's Spectacular Christmas" is a rehash of the 1996 (Music Club) album, "Jive Bunny's Christmas Party". Be warned: The track listings and order they're played are similar on both albums. In many respects, "Spectacular Christmas" and "Christmas Party" are the same album (and the original "Christmas Party" CD is available with two different sleeves)>**

Christmas wouldn't be the same without those cheesey

Christmas novelty songs. We all admit to hating them any other time of the year, but is there anyone out there who can resist singing along to Slade's, "Merry Christmas Everybody", Roy Wood's, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" or even Gary Glitter's, "Rock N Roll Christmas" when the party season gets underway?

Jive Bunny and the Master Mixers have collected the very best Christmas songs ever released and mixed them into this essential party album. Here you'll find contributions from artists as diverse as The Beach Boys, Elton John, Wham!, Elvis, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and a whole host of others (albeit sound-a-likes).

Why I enjoy this album so much is that with all the hits intertwined together into an elongated megamix, Jive Bunny seems to breathe new life into old songs. And because it's a megamix, "....Spectacular Christmas" doesn't become boring (as many of the regular Christmas compilations seem to be).

If there's ever been a quintessential Christmas album, then this has to be it. My only complaint is with it being described as a party album. It is in many respects, but mellow tracks such like, "White Christmas", "When A Child Is Born", Mary's Boy Child" and "Silent Night" aren't exactly the type of songs you want played at a party!

Notwithstanding the more mellow -- but equally good -- tracks on "...Spectacular Christmas", this is one of those 'must-have' albums, and again with it being offered at such a low price, can your CD collection do without it? I think not!

Jon.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Christmas Karaoke - All The Classics, 25 Sep 2008
Track-listing:

01 - Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
02 - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)
03 - 2000 Miles (The Pretenders)
04 - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris De Burgh)
05 - A Winter's Tale (David Essex)
06 - Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)
07 - Fairytale Of New York (The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl)
08 - The Best Christmas Of Them All (Shakin' Stevens)
09 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon)
10 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
11 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)
12 - Last Christmas (Wham!)
13 - Lonely This Christmas (Mud)
14 - New Year's Day (U2)
15 - Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)
16 - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney)
17 - Merry Xmas Everybody (Slade)

The Ultimate Non-Stop Christmas Album..., 31 Aug 2001
**Contributor's Advanced Warning: "Jive Bunny's Spectacular Christmas" is a rehash of the 1996 (Music Club) album, "Jive Bunny's Christmas Party". Be warned: The track listings and order they're played are similar on both albums. In many respects, "Spectacular Christmas" and "Christmas Party" are the same album (and the original "Christmas Party" CD is available with two different sleeves)>**

Christmas wouldn't be the same without those cheesey

Christmas novelty songs. We all admit to hating them any other time of the year, but is there anyone out there who can resist singing along to Slade's, "Merry Christmas Everybody", Roy Wood's, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" or even Gary Glitter's, "Rock N Roll Christmas" when the party season gets underway?

Jive Bunny and the Master Mixers have collected the very best Christmas songs ever released and mixed them into this essential party album. Here you'll find contributions from artists as diverse as The Beach Boys, Elton John, Wham!, Elvis, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and a whole host of others (albeit sound-a-likes).

Why I enjoy this album so much is that with all the hits intertwined together into an elongated megamix, Jive Bunny seems to breathe new life into old songs. And because it's a megamix, "....Spectacular Christmas" doesn't become boring (as many of the regular Christmas compilations seem to be).

If there's ever been a quintessential Christmas album, then this has to be it. My only complaint is with it being described as a party album. It is in many respects, but mellow tracks such like, "White Christmas", "When A Child Is Born", Mary's Boy Child" and "Silent Night" aren't exactly the type of songs you want played at a party!

Notwithstanding the more mellow -- but equally good -- tracks on "...Spectacular Christmas", this is one of those 'must-have' albums, and again with it being offered at such a low price, can your CD collection do without it? I think not!

Jon.

Interesting repertoire by a competent line-up, 14 Mar 2004
Having been a King's Singers fan for decades I was happy, but still kind of disappointed, to welcome another Christmas album from the group; this is their third such issue on CD format. Happily, the repertoire does include "novelties" (if this a suitable word for old music) and the songs are well organised. Moreover, the performances are the best so far - the recording line-up (there have been a change since :-() is, in my opinion, the best one for Early music.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Christmas Karaoke - All The Classics, 25 Sep 2008
Track-listing:

01 - Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
02 - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)
03 - 2000 Miles (The Pretenders)
04 - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris De Burgh)
05 - A Winter's Tale (David Essex)
06 - Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)
07 - Fairytale Of New York (The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl)
08 - The Best Christmas Of Them All (Shakin' Stevens)
09 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon)
10 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
11 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)
12 - Last Christmas (Wham!)
13 - Lonely This Christmas (Mud)
14 - New Year's Day (U2)
15 - Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)
16 - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney)
17 - Merry Xmas Everybody (Slade)

The Ultimate Non-Stop Christmas Album..., 31 Aug 2001
**Contributor's Advanced Warning: "Jive Bunny's Spectacular Christmas" is a rehash of the 1996 (Music Club) album, "Jive Bunny's Christmas Party". Be warned: The track listings and order they're played are similar on both albums. In many respects, "Spectacular Christmas" and "Christmas Party" are the same album (and the original "Christmas Party" CD is available with two different sleeves)>**

Christmas wouldn't be the same without those cheesey

Christmas novelty songs. We all admit to hating them any other time of the year, but is there anyone out there who can resist singing along to Slade's, "Merry Christmas Everybody", Roy Wood's, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" or even Gary Glitter's, "Rock N Roll Christmas" when the party season gets underway?

Jive Bunny and the Master Mixers have collected the very best Christmas songs ever released and mixed them into this essential party album. Here you'll find contributions from artists as diverse as The Beach Boys, Elton John, Wham!, Elvis, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and a whole host of others (albeit sound-a-likes).

Why I enjoy this album so much is that with all the hits intertwined together into an elongated megamix, Jive Bunny seems to breathe new life into old songs. And because it's a megamix, "....Spectacular Christmas" doesn't become boring (as many of the regular Christmas compilations seem to be).

If there's ever been a quintessential Christmas album, then this has to be it. My only complaint is with it being described as a party album. It is in many respects, but mellow tracks such like, "White Christmas", "When A Child Is Born", Mary's Boy Child" and "Silent Night" aren't exactly the type of songs you want played at a party!

Notwithstanding the more mellow -- but equally good -- tracks on "...Spectacular Christmas", this is one of those 'must-have' albums, and again with it being offered at such a low price, can your CD collection do without it? I think not!

Jon.

Interesting repertoire by a competent line-up, 14 Mar 2004
Having been a King's Singers fan for decades I was happy, but still kind of disappointed, to welcome another Christmas album from the group; this is their third such issue on CD format. Happily, the repertoire does include "novelties" (if this a suitable word for old music) and the songs are well organised. Moreover, the performances are the best so far - the recording line-up (there have been a change since :-() is, in my opinion, the best one for Early music.

Great Christmas Album, 28 Nov 2007
Bought this album because of the great songs on it.

The kids really love it, it's got a few fantastic current songs on it from Girls Aloud, Lazytown and Shaun The Sheep as well as classic tracks like Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade and All I Want For Christmas Is You!

It's also got a bonus DVD with Christmas games on it which the kids have had a go on already and love.

Well worth buying for Christmas parties or just keeping the kids entertained.

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Christmas Karaoke - All The Classics, 25 Sep 2008
Track-listing:

01 - Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
02 - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)
03 - 2000 Miles (The Pretenders)
04 - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris De Burgh)
05 - A Winter's Tale (David Essex)
06 - Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)
07 - Fairytale Of New York (The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl)
08 - The Best Christmas Of Them All (Shakin' Stevens)
09 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon)
10 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
11 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)
12 - Last Christmas (Wham!)
13 - Lonely This Christmas (Mud)
14 - New Year's Day (U2)
15 - Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)
16 - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney)
17 - Merry Xmas Everybody (Slade)

The Ultimate Non-Stop Christmas Album..., 31 Aug 2001
**Contributor's Advanced Warning: "Jive Bunny's Spectacular Christmas" is a rehash of the 1996 (Music Club) album, "Jive Bunny's Christmas Party". Be warned: The track listings and order they're played are similar on both albums. In many respects, "Spectacular Christmas" and "Christmas Party" are the same album (and the original "Christmas Party" CD is available with two different sleeves)>**

Christmas wouldn't be the same without those cheesey

Christmas novelty songs. We all admit to hating them any other time of the year, but is there anyone out there who can resist singing along to Slade's, "Merry Christmas Everybody", Roy Wood's, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" or even Gary Glitter's, "Rock N Roll Christmas" when the party season gets underway?

Jive Bunny and the Master Mixers have collected the very best Christmas songs ever released and mixed them into this essential party album. Here you'll find contributions from artists as diverse as The Beach Boys, Elton John, Wham!, Elvis, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and a whole host of others (albeit sound-a-likes).

Why I enjoy this album so much is that with all the hits intertwined together into an elongated megamix, Jive Bunny seems to breathe new life into old songs. And because it's a megamix, "....Spectacular Christmas" doesn't become boring (as many of the regular Christmas compilations seem to be).

If there's ever been a quintessential Christmas album, then this has to be it. My only complaint is with it being described as a party album. It is in many respects, but mellow tracks such like, "White Christmas", "When A Child Is Born", Mary's Boy Child" and "Silent Night" aren't exactly the type of songs you want played at a party!

Notwithstanding the more mellow -- but equally good -- tracks on "...Spectacular Christmas", this is one of those 'must-have' albums, and again with it being offered at such a low price, can your CD collection do without it? I think not!

Jon.

Interesting repertoire by a competent line-up, 14 Mar 2004
Having been a King's Singers fan for decades I was happy, but still kind of disappointed, to welcome another Christmas album from the group; this is their third such issue on CD format. Happily, the repertoire does include "novelties" (if this a suitable word for old music) and the songs are well organised. Moreover, the performances are the best so far - the recording line-up (there have been a change since :-() is, in my opinion, the best one for Early music.

Great Christmas Album, 28 Nov 2007
Bought this album because of the great songs on it.

The kids really love it, it's got a few fantastic current songs on it from Girls Aloud, Lazytown and Shaun The Sheep as well as classic tracks like Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade and All I Want For Christmas Is You!

It's also got a bonus DVD with Christmas games on it which the kids have had a go on already and love.

Well worth buying for Christmas parties or just keeping the kids entertained.

best songs in the world!!!!!, 31 Mar 2006
12 fantastic songs at a great price to.
my favourite song is the christmas melody with all of
the cast singing pokemon versions of classic songs.
a must have for pokefans around the globe!!!
out of ten I would rate it eleven.
simply sensational

Good, but not what was expected, 13 Nov 2001
Every season of Pokemon has had an accompanying soundtrack - 2B A Master, Pokemon World and Totally Pokemon - and now we have the fourth series / fourth soundtrack CD and what a change. Rather than upbeat tracks from the TV series, we have a Christmas CD featuring ALL new music. Gone is the new theme tune, as is the Winter Vacation music (from Pikachu's Winter Vacation video: Free with Pokemon 3 The Movie). The music still has that upbeat bouncy theme, but it's nothing like as good as its TV based counterparts.
Roll on "Pokemon Johto Championships: The Soundtrack"

winter special!!!!!!, 31 Oct 2001
This is what all pokemon fans need,12 delightful christmas songs all sung by the cast.Theres even an Ash+Misty song there called 'Under the mistletoe'.A must have 4 all pokemon/aaml fans!

Good fun backing track, 15 Nov 2007
A good mix of songs and styles. This is more backing track than Karaoke so it wouldn't be suitable for a complete beginner as it sometimes takes some working out to find out where to sing. The lyrics leaflet is in very tiny print and in blue so not easy to read. The sound is good, though, and matches the original tracks quite well. There is no guide tune given - just the backing vocals (which I like but it doesn't suit everyone).

I have only used one track thoroughly so far (Walking in the air) and have found that, though the printed words match the original in terms of where to sing and where to take a break, the backing track doesn't!! As a singing teacher I was confident and able enough to work this out and put the break at a different part of the song (it now works) - but that's why I only gave this 4 stars and wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Try this one out., 21 Dec 2005
All the recent and old music that even your gran will enjoy joining in.

Sountrack to Christmas, 15 Aug 2003
We listened to this during our Christmas Day dinner, it truly made it feel like Christmas, we ended up singing along to it, (it could be the drink . . . )

With songs such as Last Christmas and Do they know its Christmas, it truly brings a family feel to christmas.

Ultimate Christmas Party, 01 Dec 2005
All i can say about this c.d. Brill, must have for everyone.

Passable Festive Effort From Jive Bunny, 03 Dec 2002
"The Ultimate Christmas Party" - Jive Bunny's fourth festive release - moves away from the typical Christmas album you're likely to see available at this time of year. Mixing classic (and traditional) seasonal tracks with crowd-pleasing party songs, this particular CD is well worth buying - especially if you're planning a Christmas party

It has to be said that this isn't really a **new** album. Those who have bought the previous three Jive Bunny Christmas albums will instantly recognise most of the mixes as you will have heard them before (clever editing by the Master Mixers can't hide that fact!). Yet, the introduction of non-festive tunes does breathe new life into this concept - and the results aren't bad at all (although it has to be said that some of the 'other' tracks used have a lot to be desired. "Summer Nights" followed by "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer".....and this is a Christmas album??!!) Notwithstanding the oddly placed songs, I found this CD quite enjoyable in the context of it being a 'low-priced party album'. Not the best Jive Bunny release by any means, but certainly not the worst.

Incidentally, avoid the **free** CD at all costs! This 20-minute or so medley also accompanies the 1999 Jive Bunny album: "The Biggest Party On The Planet" (as a freebie too, I may add) and just happens to be the *worst* Jive Bunny offering to date (and there's been many!). In parts, this CD isn't that bad (it features more or less the entire versions of Jive Bunny's chart successes), but the mixing qualities and poor sound-a-likes used to recreate (ahem!) party 'classics' leaves a lot to be desired. Then again, it is 'free'.

Jon

Not a bad collection of children's music, but....., 17 Nov 2008
The music is not bad but, I was looking for a CD with music sang only by children. This CD is also sung by adults and I did not like that. If you are looking for children CDs, I would not recommend this CD. Also, this is not a suitable CD for those who want to find Christmas music to teach to foreign children. Some of these songs are far too difficult for foreign children under eight years old to learn.


partridge family xmas, 28 Nov 2005
since my old record got too scratched xmas has never been the same but after getting this cd I can look forward to listening to this just like when I was a child
wonderful

Christmas, 25 Nov 2003
Christmas has never been the same since my original vinyl copy finally became too scratched to play. Thank heaven for CD! Yes it's cheesy, corny and really really 70's but then Christmas is for children and for family and this album brings back nothing but happy memories for me and my family (although by December 25th they may be screaming for it to stop)

Christmas Karaoke - All The Classics, 25 Sep 2008
Track-listing:

01 - Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
02 - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)
03 - 2000 Miles (The Pretenders)
04 - A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris De Burgh)
05 - A Winter's Tale (David Essex)
06 - Driving Home For Christmas (Chris Rea)
07 - Fairytale Of New York (The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl)
08 - The Best Christmas Of Them All (Shakin' Stevens)
09 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon)
10 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
11 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)
12 - Last Christmas (Wham!)
13 - Lonely This Christmas (Mud)
14 - New Year's Day (U2)
15 - Stop The Cavalry (Jona Lewie)
16 - Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney)
17 - Merry Xmas Everybody (Slade)

The Ultimate Non-Stop Christmas Album..., 31 Aug 2001
**Contributor's Advanced Warning: "Jive Bunny's Spectacular Christmas" is a rehash of the 1996 (Music Club) album, "Jive Bunny's Christmas Party". Be warned: The track listings and order they're played are similar on both albums. In many respects, "Spectacular Christmas" and "Christmas Party" are the same album (and the original "Christmas Party" CD is available with two different sleeves)>**

Christmas wouldn't be the same without those cheesey

Christmas novelty songs. We all admit to hating them any other time of the year, but is there anyone out there who can resist singing along to Slade's, "Merry Christmas Everybody", Roy Wood's, "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" or even Gary Glitter's, "Rock N Roll Christmas" when the party season gets underway?

Jive Bunny and the Master Mixers have collected the very best Christmas songs ever released and mixed them into this essential party album. Here you'll find contributions from artists as diverse as The Beach Boys, Elton John, Wham!, Elvis, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and a whole host of others (albeit sound-a-likes).

Why I enjoy this album so much is that with all the hits intertwined together into an elongated megamix, Jive Bunny seems to breathe new life into old songs. And because it's a megamix, "....Spectacular Christmas" doesn't become boring (as many of the regular Christmas compilations seem to be).

If there's ever been a quintessential Christmas album, then this has to be it. My only complaint is with it being described as a party album. It is in many respects, but mellow tracks such like, "White Christmas", "When A Child Is Born", Mary's Boy Child" and "Silent Night" aren't exactly the type of songs you want played at a party!

Notwithstanding the more mellow -- but equally good -- tracks on "...Spectacular Christmas", this is one of those 'must-have' albums, and again with it being offered at such a low price, can your CD collection do without it? I think not!

Jon.

Interesting repertoire by a competent line-up, 14 Mar 2004
Having been a King's Singers fan for decades I was happy, but still kind of disappointed, to welcome another Christmas album from the group; this is their third such issue on CD format. Happily, the repertoire does include "novelties" (if this a suitable word for old music) and the songs are well organised. Moreover, the performances are the best so far - the recording line-up (there have been a change since :-() is, in my opinion, the best one for Early music.

Great Christmas Album, 28 Nov 2007
Bought this album because of the great songs on it.

The kids really love it, it's got a few fantastic current songs on it from Girls Aloud, Lazytown and Shaun The Sheep as well as classic tracks like Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade and All I Want For Christmas Is You!

It's also got a bonus DVD with Christmas games on it which the kids have had a go on already and love.

Well worth buying for Christmas parties or just keeping the kids entertained.

best songs in the world!!!!!, 31 Mar 2006
12 fantastic songs at a great price to.
my favourite song is the christmas melody with all of
the cast singing pokemon versions of classic songs.
a must have for pokefans around the globe!!!
out of ten I would rate it eleven.
simply sensational

Good, but not what was expected, 13 Nov 2001
Every season of Pokemon has had an accompanying soundtrack - 2B A Master, Pokemon World and Totally Pokemon - and now we have the fourth series / fourth soundtrack CD and what a change. Rather than upbeat tracks from the TV series, we have a Christmas CD featuring ALL new music. Gone is the new theme tune, as is the Winter Vacation music (from Pikachu's Winter Vacation video: Free with Pokemon 3 The Movie). The music still has that upbeat bouncy theme, but it's nothing like as good as its TV based counterparts.
Roll on "Pokemon Johto Championships: The Soundtrack"

winter special!!!!!!, 31 Oct 2001
This is what all pokemon fans need,12 delightful christmas songs all sung by the cast.Theres even an Ash+Misty song there called 'Under the mistletoe'.A must have 4 all pokemon/aaml fans!

Sweeping, seductive, and superlative!, 24 Feb 2006
Figueras offers the listener a triumphant collection of evocative songs. Let's dispense with a possible concern. This CD is sub-titled "Lullabies". Anyone going to sleep listening to Figueras should see either a hearing or a brain specialist. While they may pacify children, adult listeners will be exhilarated by the sweeping range of her voice and exquisite presentation. Figueras' expressive style simply transcends descriptive praise. From soaring appeals to the heavens to quiet, soothing reassurances, she demonstrates the magnitude of her evocative skills. One can sense constrained passion in each song as she moves from one culture to another through the collection. That one of the pieces was commissioned for this collection is further proof of the extent she provides the listener - she's not confined to neither time nor place.

What is most clearly manifest in this musical anthology is Figueras' professionalism and her Catalan background. Unlike the operatic divas who have deigned to release popular renditions, she demonstrates how someone who truly understands the music of mountain villages or plains communities in any nation can elevate even the most "common" music. The selections range over five centuries or more, reinforcing the impression that nothing exceeds the capacity of her elegant voice to convey feeling to the enraptured listener. Each of us will likely settle on a favourite selection. Predictably, my own is a Catalan piece of an anonymous composer. Perhaps because the lullaby is in her native tongue, the richness of Figueras' rendition evokes intense emotional response. Would that i'd been born a Catalan!

Alia Vox was launched to give fresh impetus to the recordings of Figueras, her husband Jordi Savall and the groups they have created together. This CD will remain a testimony to their efforts to produce the highest quality discs. The sound is excellent, clearly imparting voice and background instruments alike. With 18 selections from a variety of eras and locations, the notes for this CD are extensive. The text of each tune is given in the original and seven other languages. Could scholarship and the universality of music be given finer endorsement? [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]

An exquisite gem of a desert island CD, 10 Jun 2005
Every time I catch sight of a Vox Alia CD with its distinctive packaging I find resistance is futile and I end up buying it. This gorgeous collection of lullabies delivered much more than I had ever dreamt possible.

What gives this CD its magic is the fact that this is music making amongst friends and family. In fact the record label is Jordi Savall's own, Monserat Figueras is his wife, and Arianna Savall his daughter - so it really is an all family affair. The whole of Hesperion XXI play like they know each other intimately and we are just privileged eavesdroppers who were lucky enough to have overheard them. If some of the major record labels are increasingly marketing their music like MacDonalds hamburgers then this is like being invited to dine at a lovely family run Spanish restaurant. There is a heartwarming homeliness here the majors could never emulate in a hundred years. So it is entirely appropriate that this should be a collection of lullabies, for this is a celebration of family intimacy of the most deeply poetic and affectionate kind.

The selection of music might strike a casual listener as being unusual - exotic is a better term - yet they are all so instantly attractive that I think this would make a lovely gift (especially given the beautiful booklet that comes with it) to a child, a mother, a partner, a friend, a music lover; even people who know nothing about the composers here would surely be enchanted. I was particularly delighted by the reviewer who wrote that her daughter listened to this at night - oh, how fortunate it would be to grow up with music like this with its imaginatively chosen collection of music from so many countries and centuries - you would carry this music in your heart for the rest of your life! Amongst the songs is a Greek song, a Catalan song, a 16th century English song, a song by William Byrd, Max Reger, Moussorgsky as well as two by Arvo Part, both of which carry dedications to Monserat Figueras, Arianna and Jordi Savall (in the photograph reproductions of the first pages of the handwritten score Arvo Part has written in German 'gewidmet an...' if you were wondering where this info comes from).

Typical of the CD is how difficult it is to hold back a tear listening to Reger of all composers - I would have never thought it possible, especially when it would have been simply all too easy to choose some all to well known Schubert Lied, but here it is, they have picked Reger and it is PERFECT. Yet that is only one gem amongst so many more here. I am speechless, for this CD is indeed a rare treasure made for people who truly love beautiful music making - a CD to cherish and to weep for joy over.

I should add that as usual from Vox Alia the recorded sound is audiophile quality, and a notch above what you get from about 95% of record labels. In my opinion they even surpass some boutique audiophile labels like Linn, which is really saying something. So if you love to luxuriate in rich sound this will fit like a glove.

If you fall in love with this recording please, please may I suggest you BUY it for someone you love, rather than burning it, just as a way of saying 'thank you' to this family of musicians. This is a family run label rather than some huge impersonal coorporation and I have seen too many private boutique record firms go bust over the years, so please help ensure that these artists continue to make lovely recordings such as this one.

I am adding this CD to my desert island collection.

when love and music meet, 09 Aug 2004
Nothing can ever be said about this Cd that is enough. Not only voice and orchestra, but feeling and musiciaship here are at their pic.
I loved this Cd and since I bought a copy for myself I byt for every single person on my list that has a new baby coming in. It is from grown ups as well bit I think the best way ti indulge the youngsters with some beautiful music.

A Must-Have-One, 18 Mar 2004
This is the disk I'd carry alone to a desert island...
It includes the brilliant performance of Monserat and Hesperion XXI interpreting lullabies from all over the Mediterranean.
We can clearly compare the musical differences between each region represented. Some songs aren't actually lullabies but the theme is always the relation between the mother and the baby.
No words can, however, describe the listning experience this cd provides you.

Mesmerizing music for the heart, 18 Oct 2003
Rarely has there been a more beautiful collection of lullabies than those presented in Ninna Nanna. Clearly a labour of love of Montserrat Figueras and her family, it brings together songs that mothers have been singing to their infants over the centuries - whatever their culture or language. “It is like food for the young child” reflects Montserrat Figueras in her dedication, the most intense reflection of affection and tenderness.

Lullabies in this collection, come from cultural backgrounds as diverse as Russia, Morocco, Greece, England and, of course, the Iberian Peninsula. They span from the Renaissance to contemporary music. Most of the musical versions have been masterly arranged by Jordi Savall, suited to fit the extraordinary voice of his wife. We also find some arrangements by well-known composers such as Moussorgski, Reger or de Falla.

Being lullabies, the songs show similarities: above all their tunes are beautifully soft and melodious. Yet, the tunes show considerable diversity in rhythm and tonality. Some are melancholy and almost haunting, others joyful and jubilant. Montserrat Figueras’ voice is, as always, in a class of her own, radiating with richness and intensity. The music touches the deeper cords in the listener’s consciousness. Her voice is superbly and sensitively accompanied by Hesperion XXI, the accomplished team of musicians under t