Wed, 7 January 2009 Post By Online Shopping Store
- 25 million Christmas albums sold (Elvis Presley is 2nd with 17 million)
- 16 gold records, 7 platinum records, 4 multi-platinum records
- 5 million albums from the Fresh Aire series
- One of the top 50 selling artists since the inception of SoundScan in 1991
Who knows what you want for Christmas better than Mannheim Steamroller? Here at Christmas HQ, we've hit the right note every holiday season since 1985. This Christmas, we're serving a mix of nostalgia (Where Are You Christmas?) and flat-out fun (You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! And 'Humbugs'! 'Christmasville' is the album the whole family will listen to as you travel over the river and through the woods this season! This record was born out of a once-in-a-lifetime project: Universal Theme Parks commissioned Chip Davis to create music WITH vocals-- for a holiday show called 'Grinchmas'. Thus, for the first time, you'll hear Mannheim Steamroller with voice as the final instrument Tags : Christmasville
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Depending on your point of view, Christmas is either a quaint sonic time capsule extracted from the mid-1980s or a timeless holiday classic. The first in what has become an ongoing series of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas recordings, this CD has sold millions, which seems to indicate that it is everything its advertising claims it to be: "America's favorite Christmas music." The powerfully successful Mannheim Steamroller formula, conceived by group mastermind Chip Davis, involves a blend of Renaissance-flavored moods and instrumentation (strings, harpsichord, flute, French horn) intertwined with polite pop instrumental music. At times, the analog synthesizers used in this 1984 recording sound dated and a little cheesy, particularly on "Deck the Halls" and "Good King Wenceslas." But it is a forgivable offense since live instruments and the earnest but ersatz medieval atmosphere they evoke dominate 8 of the 11 tracks. As pleasant and soothing as a Willard Scott birthday wish, Christmas does offer one selection that truly merits "classic" status: the reverent, prayerful, slow-motion interpretation of "Silent Night" ("Stille Nacht") for piano and strings that closes the album--a beautiful and heart-touching work. This selection alone makes this album worth owning. --Terry WoodTags : Christmas
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Aromatherapy works by triggering our scent memory (our oldest) through the brain's limbic system. The limbic system controls or modifies our emotional responses, hunger and thirst, perception of space, body temperature and cognitive ability. Scent memory has the ability to transport us to times when we first experienced a particular scent, and memory of who we were with. Rose Shampoo & Body Wash - 16 oz. |
Aromatherapy works by triggering our scent memory (our oldest) through the brain's limbic system. The limbic system controls or modifies our emotional responses, hunger and thirst, perception of space, body temperature and cognitive ability. Scent memory has the ability to transport us to times when we first experienced a particular scent, and memory of who we were with. Autumn Forest Shampoo & Body Wash - 16 oz. |
A polo says distinction, and Mannheim Steamroller says good taste. A winning combination for these soft, comfortable and extremely wearable shirts. Cotton/polyester blend available in black or white, each carries the often recognized Mannheim Steamroller logo-crest embroidered on the chest. Appropriate and fashionable with jeans, shorts or sport coats. |
An American Gramaphone/Chip Davis exclusive creation. Imagine a luscious, soul-satisfying blend of Madagascar cinnamon and premium dark chocolate in a steaming hot mug, a warm, comforting fire and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music in the air. A heartwarming gift with its own warm treat. The canister is 24 oz. |
This unique basket packed with good taste can make your Christmas gift giving a lot easier this year. This basket contains the multi-platinum "A Fresh Aire Christmas" CD, plus the Renaissance Holiday video and a canister of Chip's delectable Cinnamon Hot Chocolate. All neatly wrapped in our wooden basket. |
New adventures are waiting around every bend with Thomas and Friends Roadway Adventures Sets. Designed to grow along with kids' increasing skills, this quality line of toys offers years of enjoyable and imaginative play.George is a grumpy fellow - and no friend of railway engines. According to George, "Railways are no good. Pull 'em up. Turn 'em into roads." In fact, this sour steamroller spends most of his time doing just that. For use with Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System sets (sold separately). |
Create imaginative adventures with this prehistoric playset. Perfect for preschooler play, this colorful Parasaurolophus has a soft, vinyl body, is fully articulated and makes greeting and working sounds. He comes with a removable steamroller tool that lets kids flatten 3 soft road boulders. Playset also includes a poseable "cave dude," driver's seat and driver's hat. Batteries included. Replace with 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included). Parasaurolophus measures 5" long. |
The first gift book from the world's #1 selling Christmas music artist! Musician Chip Davis has created lovely prose with his personal and intimate reflections on five simple joys of the Christmas season: the joy of family, the joy of friendship, the joy of giving, the joy of music, and the joy experienced in a special Baby. Each section is decorated with beautiful, full-color traditional and contemporary imagery of the season and with seasonal verse and quotes to touch the reader's heart and imagination. The millions of Mannheim Steamroller fans will love this new way to experience and share with others the joys of Christmas. Mannheim Steamroller fast facts: |
This disk for XG-compatible Clavinova and portable keyboards features 11 beloved holiday hits from the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas recording, certified quintuple platinum (5 million units sold). Songs include: Deck the Halls + We Three Kings + Coventry Carol + Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella + Wassail, Wassail + and more. |

