This unprecedented Christmas release features high definition views of the world's most beautiful stained glass Nativity artwork, holiday scenery and churches accompanied by more than 150 minutes of the season's most treas... more »ured Christmas songs by choirs, symphonies, and soloists - all in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and shot in 1080i HD. This release features two soundtracks - one of 25 selected Christmas carols and the other of highlights of Handel's Messiah. SOUNDTRACK ONE: CHRISTMAS CAROLS 1. Joy to the World 2. Silent Night 3. The First Noel 4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 5. O Come, All Ye Faithful 6. Away In A Manger 7. Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring 8. Sans Day Carol 9. Mary Had a Baby 10. Bring a Torch Jeneatte & Isabella 11. O Holy Night 12. I Saw Three Ships 13. Unto Us Is Born A Son 14. Good King Wenceslas 15. Nativity Carol 16. Ave Maria 17. In Dulci Jubilo (Christ Was Born For This) 18. O Come, O Come Emmanuel 19. Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem 20. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear 21. Here We Come A Caroling 22. Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) 23. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 24. Angles We Have Heard On High SOUNDTRACK TWO: HIGHLIGHTS FROM HANDEL'S MESSIAH 1. Hallelujah! 2. Overture 3. Comfort Ye 4. Every Valley 5. And the Glory of the Lord 6. Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts 7. But Who May Abide 8. Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive 9. O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion 10. He Shall Feed His Flock 11. I Know that My Redeemer Liveth 12. For Unto Us a Child is Born 13. And Suddenly There Was With The Angel a Multitude 14. Glory to God 15. Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion 16. His Yoke is Easy 17. Behold! The Lamb of God 18. All We, Like Sheep 19. Hallelujah! 20. The Trumpet Shall Sound 21. Amen« less
"For someone who enjoys viewing gorgeous video, while listening to lovely renditions of traditional Christmas carols, this disc is a genuine delight.
The video quality is close to perfect--richly saturated colors and razor-sharp closeups of many stained glass windows, as well as some holiday scenery and church exterior views. Two separate soundtracks are available, and both are first-rate. The music is traditional (no "Jingle Bells" or
"Frosty the Snomwman" type of Christmas music is included). Using the disc as backgound music during the holiday season is certainly possible, but the quality of the visual images is so high that you really should sit down and devote your complete attention to them."
Tis the season!
CATHY | 11/07/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I played this to get myself ready for Christmas next month and fell in love with it! I will definitely get my money's worth. The best thing about this disc is that there is an option to play a soundtrack of traditional Christmas songs or Handel's Messiah. Each song is accompanied by amazing and ultra vivid Christmas stained glass scenes. I will play this every year. A+"
Stunning
Dantalis | Addison, IL | 01/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was perfect for the Holidays. Had it playing while putting up the tree. Was on during Christmas. The HD images are stunning. Looked perfect on my 50in plasma."
Perfect for Christmas
Jonathan | New York, NY | 11/17/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The imagery of stained glass is beautiful. There is an option to select Christmas carols or portions of Handel's Messiah. There is just under three hours of music so it does not become repetitious. Sound and picture are very clear. This disc is ideal for a background at a Christmas party."
So Beautiful!
M. Campo-Noya | 01/22/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I purchased this for our 2007 Christmas Family Reunion. Wow! Very beautiful! As our guests arrived they were greeted with the lovely music and colorful stained glass photos. We have a 46' LCD 1080 and the blu-ray disk makes everything look so crisp, clear and colorful. It really filled the home with the TRUE meaning of Chistmas. My children who are 7 and 4 LOVED it, not to mention the guests. I highly recommed it. This will now become a family tradition."