12 Days of Christmas – With Style!

There are so many versions of Christmas music favorites, it can be hard to stand out.  Until now.

A few years ago, the a cappella men’s chorus, Straight No Chaser, wowed the world with its version of the 12 Days of Christmas.  The group of ten undergraduate musicians from Indiana University have been entertaining audiences with their classy, fun and sometimes hilarious concerts – always performed without any instrumental accompaniment.

The 12 Days of Christmas was their breakout performance.  After it was uploaded to YouTube, the Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records discovered their talent…. and the rest was history!

Watching this video almost makes me want to have more than 12 Days of Christmas!

There’s much more “Straight No Chaser,” on their web site, including additional Christmas songs, if you’re in the mood.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

If you enjoyed this post, please see Relax with New Age Music During the Season of Lights and Holiday Fun: Carol of the Bells with the Muppets.

Favorite Seasonal Music Selections

Every year, I think to myself – how did we already get to December?  It seems that just yesterday, the waning summer sun still warmed the earth.  Now that the holiday season is upon us, its time to pull out favorite seasonal music selections!

Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks and “to dos” that come with this time of year, it helps to put in a holiday music CD.  There is a wide range of songs that can help you relax, or even inspire you.  You might even want to hum one or two of them if you find yourself stuck in traffic or standing in a long line at the store.

The end of the year is a time of reflection.  Its a time to look inward and plan for the new year ahead.  Ambient new age music and traditional chants can be just the thing to help you turn off the buzz of the everyday life and concentrate on the important stirrings of your soul.

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