Qui Creavit (With The Animals Lies The Joy Of The World)
Feliz Navidad
Shepherd's Rocking Carol
Jungle Bells Fantasy
Amazing Grace
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Shalom Chaverim
Silent Night
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
This very special holiday recording is composed entirely of animal sounds. Some you'll recognize as the natural animal voices themselves. Others may sound like instruments, but they are actually digitally transformed ani... more »mal sounds. Wild Sanctuary invites you to enjoy a truly unique celebration of both the wild kingdom and holiday spirit.« less
This very special holiday recording is composed entirely of animal sounds. Some you'll recognize as the natural animal voices themselves. Others may sound like instruments, but they are actually digitally transformed animal sounds. Wild Sanctuary invites you to enjoy a truly unique celebration of both the wild kingdom and holiday spirit.
CD Reviews
This music makes me wildly happy -- it's SO WONDERFUL!
L. Sammons | Seattle WA | 12/10/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The holiday music on this disk, composed entirely from animal sounds, seems "gimmicky" and to be honest that is what attracted me to it, because I love that stuff! But I've got my headphones on at work, it's December - I'm revving up for the holidays - and I'm struck by the wonderful emotions it's evoking for me! First, the holiday melodies are very witty and creatively composed and are a joy to hum along with - secondly, the true artistry of the production and subtle use of amazingly clear animal voices is astounding! It takes me back to all of my walks through the woods (alas, I've never heard a monkey in the jungle, but I bet it would sound like it is heard here) or hanging out by the lake listening to the birds... I gave this disk 5 stars because I encourage you to try it -- I know you'll love it! I'd like to thank Phil and Bernie for composing this great disk! Happy holidays . (P.S. My favorite track is #6: Shepherd's Rocking Carol... wow!)"
You might think this is too cheesy-christmas stuff but...
L. Sammons | 12/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"PUT YOUR HEADPHONES ON AND LISTEN TO THIS THING! it's too cool, there are all kinds of animals mixed in there somewhere and making all kinda music. sometimes just animal noise. And the choice of Christmas music is great, some regular oldies with new twists and some lesser known sweet songs.it's great."
Melodic chorus of animal friends
L. Sammons | 11/12/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This collection is amazing - every single sound on it is made by an animal! I am completely awed that someone could take whale songs, sheep bleats, bird trilling, and other assorted sounds and create recognizable Christmas carols. I think this one's great for the kids - there is the occasional dog bark that amuses - but it's oddly soothing at the same time. Definitely different, strangely comforting and very sweet music."
Quirky, funny, for animal lovers
christinemm - The Thinking Mother | Connecticut, United States | 12/01/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I saw this item while browsing on Amazon, I thought the idea of this collection was pretty funny and just had to buy it. I am happy to report that I love this CD! The music is soft and beautiful, much like the musak that one hears in an elevator or as background music in stores. Actually it would make great music to play in stores during the holiday times?especially in stores catering to animals, pet stores, nature stores, or health food stores.It seems to me that sometimes the animal?s sound was programmed into a keyboard and then the keyboard is played like a piano. These parts don?t sound at all like animals, they sound like beautiful music. Other times you can hear the call of the whales or dolphins, or even a dog barking sound or what seems to be a parrot talking voice and it is obvious that what we are listening to is the sound of animals.This is fun to listen to as background music when you want to listen to holiday tunes but are sick of the same old tracks with vocals, and want something quirky with a sense of humor rather than a classical piece. The music is calming, serene and beautiful. It is not obnoxious or set to a fast beat.My children love this as do I. Animal lovers, naturalists, or those with a good sense of humor will really enjoy this collection!"
From Solo Piano Publications
Kathy Parsons | Florence, OR United States | 11/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A parrot singing lead on "Deck the Halls"? Dolphins on keyboards? Bats on bells? Chimps doing a pizzicato cello line? All this and much more are captured on this extraordinary collaboration by Bernie Krause, who recorded the animal sounds from around the world and composer/pianist Philip Aaberg, who added some sampled animal sounds, arranged the Christmas music, and played the sampled sounds on keyboard. Many of the animal "voices" are easy to recognize, but others sound like actual instruments. Both novel and musically sound, this is a fascinating accomplishment on many levels. Many "novelty" recordings wear thin after listening to them a few times, but Aaberg did an excellent job with the arrangements, and I think people would really enjoy this album if they didn't know that ALL of the sounds are animals rather than more traditional instruments. "Silent Night", "Sheep May Safely Graze" and "Shepherd's Rocking Carol" are gorgeous, and would fit into many traditional Christmas recordings. "Deck the Halls" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" are funny, truly making a "joyful noise". "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a grand finale , with fourteen different animals and birds extending their greetings. This is Christmas album for those who like their holiday music different from Johnny Mathis and the usual array of pop stars, young and old, singing the same old tunes. Great stuff!"
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1