Christmas Music

I am listening to Christmas music tonight.  I have listened to a lot of Christmas music since Thanksgiving.  My mother liked Christmas music, and I have the records she had, but I am playing CDs right now.  I worry about playing records:  the cats like to watch the revolutions, and I have to supervise to make sure nothing gets attacked.  I can do that. But not tonight.

So, right now I am listening to James Taylor's A Christmas Album.  Several years ago, a dear friend sent this to me as a gift.  It is one of those gifts that keep on giving. My friend and I both love James Taylor music. And I am so grateful to my friend for this great gift.


And, of course, there is Mannheim Steamroller http://www.mannheimsteamroller.com/:  I have three of their CDs: In the Aire ;

Christmasville  ;


and Celebration

I also have something called Holiday Classics volume four, which is great mixture of artists,good music, and traditional songs.


This year, I bought something called 25 Christmas Favorite which is performed by the 101 Strings Orchestra . I like just having instrumentals sometimes, especially if I am reading, or writing.

One of the best is Celebremos Navidad Al Estilo by Mariachi Mi Tierra https://myspace.com/mariachimitierra/music/album/celebremos-navidad-al-estilo-mariachi-mi-10181945.

This is a Lubbock based mariachi band.  One of the members used to work at the TDCJ Montford Unit where I work, and he gave me a CD.  I love the strident sounds and the great rhythms.  It is good music. If you have the opportunity to hear this mariachi band, I highly recommend it.  And, we do not think of mariachi style music for Christmas carols, but it really works!