The Spirit of Christmas: Christmas Carols Sung by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square · 1959
50 min · 18 tracks · classical · contemporary worship music
A reverent blend of traditional carols and choral harmonies that evoke the warmth of the Christmas season.
The Spirit of Christmas: Christmas Carols Sung by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is an album by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, released in 1959. A reverent blend of traditional carols and choral harmonies that evoke the warmth of the Christmas season. This album became one of the best-selling Christmas albums of its time, helping to popularize traditional carols within contemporary worship settings. Its enduring legacy has influenced countless Christmas music collections and performances, emphasizing the importance of choral traditions in American holiday celebrations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Spirit of Christmas: Christmas Carols Sung by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sound like?
A reverent blend of traditional carols and choral harmonies that evoke the warmth of the Christmas season. Rooted in classical and contemporary worship music.
What makes The Spirit of Christmas: Christmas Carols Sung by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square notable?
This album became one of the best-selling Christmas albums of its time, helping to popularize traditional carols within contemporary worship settings. Its enduring legacy has influenced countless Christmas music collections and performances, emphasizing the importance of choral traditions in American holiday celebrations. Released in 1959, this album marked a significant moment in The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's evolution as a prominent musical entity. At this point, the choir had already established itself through numerous radio broadcasts and performances, and 'The Spirit of Christmas' served to solidify their reputation for holiday music.
How many songs are on The Spirit of Christmas: Christmas Carols Sung by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir?
The Spirit of Christmas: Christmas Carols Sung by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has 18 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming 2:35
- 2 Tell Us, Shepherd Maids 2:13
- 3 O Little Town of Bethlehem Standout 1:39
- 4 The Snow Lay on the Ground 3:32
- 5 The Shepherd's Story 4:29
- 6 For Christ Is Born 4:05
- 7 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Standout 1:39
- 8 While the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 2:08
- 9 The Coventry Carol 3:28
- 10 Silent Night, Holy Night Standout 3:14
- 11 Carol of the Bells 1:28
- 12 Glory to God in the Highest 3:24
- 13 The Three Kings 2:25
- 14 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light (Christmas Oratorio) 1:44
- 15 Bethlehem Night 1:51
- 16 What Perfume This? O, Shepherds Say! 2:11
- 17 Christmas Day 6:55
- 18 O Come All Ye Faithful 1:34
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 42 sec
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