The Choir Of Magdalen College Oxford Directed By Grayston Ives - Carols For A Christmas Morning

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Carols For A Christmas Morning: A Choral Knockout That’ll Punch Your Festive Feels Alright, let’s get one thing straight—Carols For A Christmas Morning isn’t just another holiday album. This sucker, led by The Choir Of Magdalen College Oxford under Grayston Ives’ baton, is a full-on choral assault on your soul. If you’re looking for saccharine pop renditions of Christmas classics, bounce. But if you want something raw, timeless, and holy enough to make your chest tighten, stick around. First off, the UK crew doesn’t mess around. With Past Times as their label and Martin Souter producing this gem (shoutout to engineer Edward Horn for making it sound like heaven itself), they’ve crafted an album that feels ancient yet alive. And yeah, there’s organ work from David Davies sprinkled throughout, because what’s Christmas without some pipe-organ drama? Now, onto the tracks. You’ve got 21 bangers here, but two stuck with me like gum on a shoe. First up: “In Bleak Midwinter.” Holy crap, this one hits different. The harmonies are so crisp they might cut you if you’re not careful. It’s haunting, man. Like staring out at snow-covered fields while questioning your entire existence. They don’t overdo it; no flashy tricks, just pure vocal power. When those voices swell on "Snow had fallen, snow on snow," it’s like someone’s squeezing your heart in the best way possible. Then there’s “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” which flips the script entirely. This version doesn’t just sing—it roars. The energy? Insane. It’s celebratory but still grounded, like a cathedral throwing a rave for Jesus. By the time the choir belts out “Glory to the newborn King!” you’ll wanna grab the nearest candle and march into the night screaming hymns. No joke. Look, I’m not saying every track will blow your mind. Some lean more background-music-for-your-egg-nog vibe, but even then, the craftsmanship shines through. Tracks like “Silent Night” and “O Come All Ye Faithful” feel familiar yet fresh, thanks to the choir’s tight delivery and Ives’ direction keeping things sharp. Here’s the kicker though—this isn’t just Christmas music. It’s bigger than that. Listening to Carols For A Christmas Morning feels like stepping into a centuries-old tradition where faith, art, and humanity collide. Weirdly, it made me think about how disconnected we are now. Like, could we even pull off something this beautiful in 2023 without half the choir checking their phones mid-rehearsal? Probably not. So yeah, whether you’re religious or not, this album slaps hard. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming “In Bleak Midwinter” in July.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Once In Royal David's City
O Come All Ye Faithful
Unto Us A Boy Is Born
The Wassail Song
The Coventry Carol
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
O Little One Sweet
God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen
In Bleak Midwinter
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
Away In A Manger
The First Nowell
See Amid The Winter's Snow
Good King Wenceslas
I Saw Three Ships
Silent Night, Holy Night
The Holly And The Ivy
All This Night Bright Angels Sing
In Dulci Jubilo

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Catalog Numbers

PT8439, PT 8439

Labels

Past Times

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Isis Records
Copyright (c)Isis Records
Pressed ByPMDC, UK
Recorded AtChapel Of Magdalen College, Oxford

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerEdward Horn
OrganDavid Davies
ProducerMartin Souter

Notes

  • The Cat. No. appears as PT 8439 on the CD, PT8439 elsewhere.
  • Made in Great Britain for Past Times, Oxford, England
  • ℗1995 Isis Records
  • ©1997 Isis Records

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: ISISCD013 10370401 02 &
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L134
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0452
  • Other (Mould Ring): MADE IN THE UK BY PMDC
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Rights Society: MCPS

About The Choir Of Magdalen College Oxford Directed By Grayston Ives

Name Vars

  • Choir Of Magdalen College Oxford
  • Choir Of Magdalen College, Oxford
  • Choir Of Magdalen College,Oxford
  • Choir of Madgalen College, Oxford
  • Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford
  • Choristers Of Magdalen College Choir Oxford
  • Choristers Of Magdalen College Choir, Oxford
  • Magdalen College Choir
  • Magdalen College Choir, Oxford
  • Magdalen College Choir,Oxford
  • Magdalen College, Oxford
  • The Choir And Organ Of Magdalen College Oxford
  • The Choir And Organ Of Magdalen College Oxford*
  • The Choir Of Magdalen College
  • The Choir Of Magdalen College Oxford
  • The Choir Of Magdalen College, Oxford
  • The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford

Members

  • Alexander L'Estrange

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: The album *Carols For A Christmas Morning* by The Choir Of Magdalen College Oxford isn’t just a collection of classic carols—it’s a snapshot of British choral tradition at its finest. Directed by Grayston Ives, the album features a mix of well-known hymns like "Silent Night" and "Hark The Herald Angels Sing," alongside lesser-known gems like "Unto Us A Boy Is Born." What makes it special is the engineering touch of Edward Horn and the hauntingly beautiful organ work by David Davies. Recorded under the label Past Times, this album feels like stepping into a centuries-old English cathedral on a crisp winter morning. It’s not just music; it’s an experience.