A Very Renmen Christmas, Live! / Perry, Renaissance Men
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A Very Renmen Christmas, Live! / Perry, Renaissance Men

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Composer
VARIOUS
Artist
Renaissance Men, Perry
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
Navona
Released
Nov 13, 2020
Catalog #
NV6319
UPC
896931006194

About

The Renaissance Men are back with their latest release on Navona Records: A VERY RENMEN CHRISTMAS: LIVE! The album, which features lush choral arrangements of traditional hymns and holiday classics, captures the festive spirit of the RenMen’s annual Christmas galas for listeners everywhere. Following on the heels of their 2019 release, RENMEN LAMENTS, this newest collection offers timeless seasonal chamber music arranged for tenor, baritone, and bass voices.

The album opens with soloist Corey Dalton Hart intoning the verse of Some Children See Him; the sparkling clarity of each rounded note is soon multiplied by the rest of the choir, elevating the performance to spiritual heights. This is followed by Cantate Domino, an invigorating setting of Psalm 96. With its aggressive rhythmic action and sensitive dynamics, the Latin text is presented as an arresting and captivating musical piece. Riu Chiu is a traditional Spanish song, and the RenMen bring it to life with passionate energy against the chattering rhythm of a tambourine. The RenMen treat listeners to favorite classics, as well, but always with that signature sound and attention to detail they are known for. Their rendition of I’ll Be Home for Christmas is a treatment of the song made popular by Rascal Flatts. Blending the choral group’s influences, this number incorporates jazz, country, and popular stylings seamlessly with traditional choral techniques. Later, songs like Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman offer a lighthearted counterpoint to O Magnum Mysterium and Angels We Have Heard on High, making this a joyful and inviting holiday album for the whole family.

Steeped in time-honored western choral music and flavored with yuletide fun, A VERY RENMEN CHRISTMAS: LIVE! brings the merriment of the RenMen’s live performances to your living room. Pour some eggnog, don that favorite Christmas sweater, and enjoy this collection of ancient and modern classics.

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 Some Children See Him 03:50
    Track
    1
    Title
    Some Children See Him
    Duration
    03:50
    Composer
    Alfred Burt
    Performer
    Corey Dalton Hart
    Ensemble
    Renaissance Men
    Conductor
    Eric Christopher Perry
  2. 2 Cantate Domino 04:00
    Track
    2
    Title
    Cantate Domino
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Paul John Rudoi
    Ensemble
    Renaissance Men
    Conductor
    Eric Christopher Perry
  3. 3 Riu Chiu (arr. H. Diltz, C. Douglas, C. Faryar and J. Yester for vocal ensemble) 01:31
    Track
    3
    Title
    Riu Chiu (arr. H. Diltz, C. Douglas, C. Faryar and J. Yester for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Fausto Miro, Corey Dalton Hart, Brian Church, Benjamin Pfeil, Eric Christopher Perry
  4. 4 Mary Had a Baby (arr. D. Wright for vocal ensemble) 02:26
    Track
    4
    Title
    Mary Had a Baby (arr. D. Wright for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Eduardo Antonio Ramos Suárez, Corey Dalton Hart, Brian Church, Benjamin Pfeil
  5. 5 O magnum mysterium 03:32
    Track
    5
    Title
    O magnum mysterium
    Duration
    03:32
    Composer
    Jan Wilke
    Ensemble
    Renaissance Men
    Conductor
    Eric Christopher Perry
  6. 6 The Longest Night 06:51
    Track
    6
    Title
    The Longest Night
    Duration
    06:51
    Composer
    Daniel E. Gawthrop
    Performer
    Benjamin Pfeil, Eric Christopher Perry, Will Prapestis
    Ensemble
    Renaissance Men
    Conductor
    Eric Christopher Perry
  7. 7 I'll Be Home for Christmas (arr. J. DeMarcus, G. LeVox and J.D. Rooney for vocal ensemble) 03:35
    Track
    7
    Title
    I'll Be Home for Christmas (arr. J. DeMarcus, G. LeVox and J.D. Rooney for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    03:35
    Composer
    Walter Kent
    Performer
    Eric Christopher Perry, Will Prapestis, Anthony Burkes Garza
  8. 8 Jingle Bells 01:38
    Track
    8
    Title
    Jingle Bells
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    James Lord Pierpont
    Performer
    Fausto Miro, Will Prapestis, Anthony Burkes Garza, Benjamin Pfeil
  9. 9 Snowfall (arr. C. Calderon, B. Eichenberger, B. Ferreira and V. Johnson for vocal ensemble) 03:56
    Track
    9
    Title
    Snowfall (arr. C. Calderon, B. Eichenberger, B. Ferreira and V. Johnson for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Claude Thornhill
    Performer
    Eric Christopher Perry, Will Prapestis, Brian Church, Anthony Burkes Garza
  10. 10 Frosty the Snowman (arr. R. Campbell for vocal ensemble) 01:54
    Track
    10
    Title
    Frosty the Snowman (arr. R. Campbell for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins
    Performer
    Eric Christopher Perry, Peter C. Schilling, Will Prapestis, Anthony Burkes Garza
  11. 11 I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (arr. J. Nicholas for vocal ensemble) 02:49
    Track
    11
    Title
    I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (arr. J. Nicholas for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    John Rox
    Performer
    Eric Christopher Perry, Peter C. Schilling, Will Prapestis, Anthony Burkes Garza
  12. 12 Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. S. Choi for vocal ensemble) 06:56
    Track
    12
    Title
    Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. S. Choi for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    06:56
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Eric Christopher Perry, Will Prapestis
    Ensemble
    Renaissance Men
    Conductor
    Eric Christopher Perry
  13. 13 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (arr. J. Clancy for vocal ensemble) 03:25
    Track
    13
    Title
    Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (arr. J. Clancy for vocal ensemble)
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Hugh Martin
    Performer
    Benjamin Pfeil
    Ensemble
    Renaissance Men
    Conductor
    Eric Christopher Perry