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Wild Xmas
Bernie Krause, Phil Aaberg
Wild Xmas
Genres: Special Interest, New Age, Pop
 
  •  Track Listings (11) - Disc #1

This very special holiday recording is composed entirely of animal sounds. Some you'll recognize as the natural animal voices themselves. Others may sound like instruments, but they are actually digitally transformed ani...  more »

     

CD Details

All Artists: Bernie Krause, Phil Aaberg
Title: Wild Xmas
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Miramar
Release Date: 10/13/1998
Genres: Special Interest, New Age, Pop
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Environmental, Nature
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 090062311527, 097347740140

Synopsis

Album Description
This very special holiday recording is composed entirely of animal sounds. Some you'll recognize as the natural animal voices themselves. Others may sound like instruments, but they are actually digitally transformed animal sounds. Wild Sanctuary invites you to enjoy a truly unique celebration of both the wild kingdom and holiday spirit.
 

CD Reviews

This music makes me wildly happy -- it's SO WONDERFUL!
L. Sammons | Seattle WA | 12/10/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The holiday music on this disk, composed entirely from animal sounds, seems "gimmicky" and to be honest that is what attracted me to it, because I love that stuff! But I've got my headphones on at work, it's December - I'm revving up for the holidays - and I'm struck by the wonderful emotions it's evoking for me! First, the holiday melodies are very witty and creatively composed and are a joy to hum along with - secondly, the true artistry of the production and subtle use of amazingly clear animal voices is astounding! It takes me back to all of my walks through the woods (alas, I've never heard a monkey in the jungle, but I bet it would sound like it is heard here) or hanging out by the lake listening to the birds... I gave this disk 5 stars because I encourage you to try it -- I know you'll love it! I'd like to thank Phil and Bernie for composing this great disk! Happy holidays . (P.S. My favorite track is #6: Shepherd's Rocking Carol... wow!)"
You might think this is too cheesy-christmas stuff but...
L. Sammons | 12/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"PUT YOUR HEADPHONES ON AND LISTEN TO THIS THING! it's too cool, there are all kinds of animals mixed in there somewhere and making all kinda music. sometimes just animal noise. And the choice of Christmas music is great, some regular oldies with new twists and some lesser known sweet songs.it's great."
Melodic chorus of animal friends
L. Sammons | 11/12/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This collection is amazing - every single sound on it is made by an animal! I am completely awed that someone could take whale songs, sheep bleats, bird trilling, and other assorted sounds and create recognizable Christmas carols. I think this one's great for the kids - there is the occasional dog bark that amuses - but it's oddly soothing at the same time. Definitely different, strangely comforting and very sweet music."