Noël [Bonus Tracks] Joan Baez

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  • Release Date: 08/14/2001
  • Original Release: 1966
  • Sales Rank: 6,358
  • Label: VANGUARD RECORDS
  • UPC: 015707959629

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Noël [Bonus Tracks]

1LISTENO Come, O Come, Emmanuel 3:05
2LISTENCoventry Carol 2:00
3Good King Wenceslas Instrumental 0:27
4LISTENThe Little Drummer Boy 3:08
5LISTENI Wonder as I Wander 3:55
6LISTENBring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella Instrumental 0:38
7LISTENDown in Yon Forest 1:42
8LISTENThe Carol of the Birds 3:31
9LISTENAngels We Have Heard on High Instrumental 1:23
10LISTENAve Maria (Sung in German) 4:09
11LISTENMary's Wandering 3:18
12Deck the Halls Instrumental 0:23
13LISTENAway in a Manger 1:59
14LISTENAdeste Fidelis Instrumental 0:51
15LISTENCantique de Noël (Oh Holy Night, Sung in German) 3:50
16LISTENWhat Child Is This? 2:29
17LISTENSilent Night 2:30
18LISTENThe First Noël 2:31
19LISTENWe Three Kings Instrumental 1:51
20LISTENVirgin Mary 3:04
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About this Artist

Editorial Reviews

When Joan Baez began recording and performing during the late '50s and early '60s, she carved out a niche for herself as a remarkable singer of traditional music. In 1966 she released Noel, an album of seasonal songs notable for its variety and the fact that she sung two selections in German. One would expect to see "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" and "Deck the Halls," but Baez adds lesser-known gems like "Ave Maria" and "Coventry Carol," along with instrumental versions of "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella" and "Adeste Fideles." The arrangements, while not unusual for a holiday album, were something new for a Baez album. Lutes, violas, harpsichord, strings, and wind instruments provide a classical setting for Baez's lovely soprano. In this setting, her voice becomes more formal and mannered. The 2001 reissue of Noel also includes several bonus tracks, including a French version of "Away in a Manger." Baez's fans will probably be split on the quality of the album. Fans of her early traditional albums will find these arrangements and stylized vocals miles away from folk music; fans of Baez's pure soprano who never concerned themselves with genre purity will find Noel a must-have album for the holidays. Ronnie D. Lankford Jr., All Music Guide

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Wasn't That A Time?by Monastic_Vow

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December 17, 2008: Yes. I remember the day I came home with this. I hitch-hike to Stanford, bought the LP at the campus bookstore, walked all the way to the old Kepler's Bookstore and let Ira Sandpearl suggest a couple of books. I took the bus to San Carlos reading "Gandhi and Non-violence" and walked a couple miles home. I listened to this recording endlessly that Christmas and it was formative. Now, all these years later, I'm still moved by the arrangements and vocals. It's still a significant part of every Christmas.

I Also Recommend: Baptism [Bonus Tracks].

Unique orchestrationby Anonymous

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December 08, 2001: Although Joan's voice's vibrato can be a bit wild, this is my all-time favorite Christmas album. Peter Schickele's instrumentation of these carols is as fresh and exciting in 2001 as it was in the initial release of 1996. I highly recommend this collection, especially for the instrumentation.


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