Originally formed a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the a cappella group has reassembled and reemerged after their video for 'The 12 Days of Christmas' became a phenomenon with almost 8 million views on YouTube. In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal- the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense...and with a sense of humor.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Great Holiday Tunes!:
I was one of the lucky folks to see the Straight No Chaser 12 Days of Christmas performance from 1997 shortly after it was put on youtube in late 2007. I was ecstatic to discover the original ensemble had reunited and made a cd. With so many standard tunes out there, I loved hearing the fresh twist Straight No Chaser put on every song they did. This a unique, must-have addition to any Christmas music library!
One of those great little hidden jewels that are such pleasure to find.:
This CD put a smile on my face for the holidays! Even some of the songs that you get tired of hearing all season long are enjoyable. Twelve Days of Christmas and Indiana Christmas are my personal favorites. I look foward to finding more of Straight No Chaser's music!
A Wonderful Holiday Addition:
There may not be any new holiday tunes on this CD, but the old standbys are approached with wonderful freshness. The fellows who comprise Straight No Chaser invoke the musical savvy and discipline of such established groups as Chanticleer out of San Francisco, with perhaps a touch more tongue-in-cheek--check out their rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Holiday Spirits makes a superb addition to any holiday musical library.
Gottta love these guys:
I was thrilled to add this CD to my Christmas music collection. If you think you've heard every rendition of every Christmas song ever recorded, then you haven't heard Straight No Chaser yet! Hear a sample of their incredible sound at their web site (just google them!) and you'll want more!
Tracks:
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Jingle Bell Rock
The Christmas Song
This Christmas
Christmas Wish
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Angels We Have Heard On High
