Songs of Joy & Peace | 
 enlarge | Artist: Yo-yo Ma
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $8.09
You Save: $10.89 (57%)
New (39) Used (10) from $8.09
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 16
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.3
MPN: 724414
UPC: 886972441429
EAN: 0886972441429
ASIN: B001BN1V8U
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: FACTORY SEALED SHIPS IMMEDIATELY
| |
| Tracks:
| • | DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Yo-Yo Ma, cello | | • | YOU COULDN'T BE CUTER - Diana Krall, piano and vocals John Clayton, bass | | • | JOY TO THE WORLD - Dave Brubeck, piano and Matt Brubeck, cello Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet | | • | HERE COMES THE SUN - James Taylor guitar and vocals | | • | Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin | | • | THE WASSAIL SONG /ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin | | • | A CHRISTMAS JIG / MOUTH OF THE TOBIQUE REEL - Natalie MacMaster, fiddle | | • | THE WEXFORD CAROL - Alison Krauss, vocals | | • | PANXOLINA: A GALICIAN CAROL - Cristina Pato, bagpipes | | • | Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Sergio Assad & Odair Assad, guitar | | • | VASSOURINHAS - Sergio Assad & Odair Assad, guitar | | • | Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet Alon Yavnai, piano | | • | INVITACION AL DANZON - Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet Alon Yavnai, piano | | • | MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE - Joshua Redman, tenor sax | | • | FAMILIA - The Assad Familyy | | • | CONCORDIA - Dave Brubeck, piano Matt Brubeck, cello | | • | MY FAVORITE THINGS - Chris Botti, trumpet | | • | TOUCH THE HAND OF LOVE - Renee Fleming, soprano Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin | | • | KUAI LE - Wu Tong, sheng and vocals The Silk Road Ensemble | | • | THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE - Amelia Zirin-Brown, vocals | | • | HAPPY XMAS (War is Over) - Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele | | • | DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) /AULD LANG SYNE - Chris Botti, trumpet |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Album Description
Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over - Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Year's Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends - some old, some new - to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yo's hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar, comfortable and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new.
Album Description
2008 release, Yo-Yo Ma's first-ever holiday album. Features once-in-a-lifetime performances with incredible guest artists including James Taylor, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Chris Botti, Ren,e Fleming, Dave Brubeck and more. Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday spirit. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating festivals the world over: Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Year's Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yo's hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new.
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Sheer joy for the senses! December 4, 2008
Hulamama (Hawaii)
The CD is like an audio antidepressant! I have been listening to it since it arrived yesterday. It is almost like world music, there are so many different treats for your ears and mind!
Our favorite, of course, is Happy Christmas, the ukulele duet with Hawaii local boy Jake Shimabukuru. What a stunning piece of musical art that is.
You could listen to this any time of year, as there is only on real Christmas song. Hau'oli!
A Masterpiece from the Master December 3, 2008
Jazz Dork (Kansas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A stunning recording! YoYo Ma has the ability to allow his cello to support so many other beautiful compositions and performers. No ego trip here, folks.
I must say that maybe I'm the only one that got the James Taylor interpretation of "Here Comes the Sun"? In fact, JT was dissed by at least one reviewer for his take on this Harrison classic. However, JT is one to re-invent many songs, and this was no exception. From the first spin through the lyrics, I heard "Here comes the Son"...."Son, Son, Son, here He comes"....indeed a Christmas song!
At a time of the year when everyone and their dog is releasing a collection of the same old same old, YoYo has the gumption to create something truly worth listening to and enjoying.
 Elegant "Joy and Peace" December 1, 2008
Jane Bernstein (Hudson Valley NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful addition to any Christmas collection. Great dinner music,or all day as guests come and go. Also enjoyable driving home from work!
Buy the deluxe version! December 1, 2008
Kevin Murray (Coronado, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I usually buy one Christmas CD each year, and I was happy to see that Yo Yo Ma had put together a great compilation of songs. Then, I watched the 60 minute video that accompanies the deluxe version, and I realized what a treasure this really is - these artists are the best of the best, each one working with Yo Yo to achieve a perfect recording of a favorite song of Joy and Peace. This project was clearly one of love, and we are the happy beneficiaries -- this is one to keep for many years, and to give as a special gift to your closest music-loving friends.
Wow--I feel like Maestro Ma has given me one of the best Christmas gifts ever November 28, 2008
R. Kyle (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What an amazingly generous gift. To start with, this collection's 22 songs and lasts 1.3 hours at a time when we're lucky to get more than 10 songs and 40 minutes.
Listing this CD as classical is somewhat of a misnomer. You've got a great mix of classical, traditional and contemporary songs here. No need to program a playlist, Yo Yo's a great DJ--just cork out the bubbly and your favorite treats and crank up the volume.
The tunes are all upbeat. You'll tap your foot to more than one of them and some may get you up on your feet and dancing.
"You Couldn't be Cuter" features Diana Krall doing a jazzy version of this tongue in cheek Christmas song. This one's definitely one that'll get you up on your feet--and how many of us can so relate to the lyrics?
"Joy to the World" has Dave Brubeck on the piano doing a fine tribute to Vince Guaraldi's style.
"My One and Only Love" with Joshua Redmon is a lovely slow jazz number that will have longtime couples and new lovers looking for the mistletoe.
I'm not as familiar with the classical additions. I admit, I've had this CD in my changer since I bought it and I keep going back to it in quiet moments. It, as well as Ma's "Silk Road" collections are family favorites.
If you like traditional Christmas with just a little flair of jazz and classical that won't upset the senior relatives, this CD's one you should add to your collection. Like me, you'll be thanking Ma for the lovely gift.
Rebecca Kyle, November 2008
|
|
|
