Sprit of Christmas (5 stars) I downloaded the free mp3 Carol of the Bells and have to agree with the other reviewers that it really get you in the spirit for Christmas. I am going to get this as a gift for my mother. The song selections on this Christmas CD are great too.

Simply beautiful christmas music (5 stars) I am a piano teacher and found Ms. Cason's arrangements of popular holiday music refreshing. I like how she combined traditional sounds while adding some new twist to keep it interesting.

New age has a new face! (5 stars) I just found Shirley Cason's site and listen to her music there and just fell in love with her Simply Christmas CD! I just wished the CD would never end. It's that good. Even though I never heard her music before, I really think this CD will fit nicely in my Christmas music selections for the holidays.

from Solo Piano Publications (4 stars) "Simply Christmas" lives up to its title - nothing more, nothing less than favorite Christmas songs given a traditional, sometimes nostalgic treatment. Shirley Cason's piano is complemented with synthesized accompaniments which are also simple and straightforward. If you like your carols without a lot of trills and fanfare, this CD will suit you well. All eleven of the featured songs are among the most-popular carols. The only one missing from the list is "Jingle Bells", but it really wasn't needed. One of my favorites is Cason's arrangement of "Carol of the Bells", which is upbeat and joyful. The minor chords in this piece often sound almost tragic, but this version is lively and happy. "Away in a Manger" is a lovely lullaby with synth flute and guitar. "Simply Christmas" would make a great musical backdrop for a Christmas Eve supper or for opening gifts around the tree. By keeping the arrangements simple, Cason has allowed us to fall into our own Christmas memories as well as her own.

Simply Christmas is Simply Great! (4 stars) First, let me say that this CD was NOT what I expected from someone so adept at new age; but that turned out to be a surprisingly wonderful development. In "Simply Christmas" Shirley hits the mark dead center on December 25th. This is a delightful rendition of traditional Christmas music; past and present. The best example I can give is to equate this to a well done interpretation of the Star-Spangled Banner,(ala Whitney Houston) as opposed to attempts by many who destroy the original's traditional beauty. Shirley has created a unique balance of keeping alive the love of your favorite Christmas memories while creating a glimps of future holidays full of hope. It's old. It's new. It's "Simply Christmas"... and several copies are simply going on my Christmas list! (Only 4 Stars???, Yes Shirley your 5th star is sitting proudly atop my tree!!!)

Simply Christmas:   Radio Reviews     Tani Chen: Host of Dream of a New Age - 88.1 FM WMBR-Boston The songs I hear on this Simply Christmas page are exciting! I already played, "What Child Is This" on my radio show and have listed Simply Christmas in my TOP 20 CDs  picks for December! Richard Mauro: Host of Scared World Music - WLQE/WLVA FM-Virgina, We are using two tracks from Simply Christmas on four radio stations, Xmas program.  Simply Christmas is wonderful work! Eric Cohen: Programming & Music Director - WAER JAZZ 88.3 FM New York We are playing Cason's record, Simply Christms on our SUNDAY NEW AGE MORNING program from now until Christmas. Marty Scarbrough: Program Director - "MUSIC DISCOVERIES" - KASU-FM 91.9 Arkansar KASU has received Simply Christmas and it will begin receiving airplay for the christma holidays. Thanks so much for sending it! Louise Higman: Host of "New Morning Music" - WUOT-FM Tennessee I would love a copy of Simply Christmas I am featuring seasonal muisc exclusively for the month of December. Please get the CD to me ASAP. I'd be extremely appreciative!   Lyrics & Music from "Simply Christmas"    1.  WE THREE KINGS         We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder Star. Chorus: O, star of wonder, star of might, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light. Born a King on Bethlehem's plain; Gold I bring to crown Him again; King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. (Chorus) Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God on High. (Chorus) Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. (Chorus) Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia! Peals through the earth and skies (Chorus) 2.  AWAY IN THE MANGER     Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How steadfast are your branches! Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How steadfast are your branches! Your boughs are gray in summer's clime And through the snows of wintertime. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How steadfast are your branches! Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me? Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me? When off at joyous Christmastime Your form inspires my song and rhyme. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me ? Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson. That constant faith and hope sublime Lend strength and comfort through all time. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Chirstmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson 4.  GOD REST YOU MERRY GENTLEMEN God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Saviour Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy! From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tiding of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. Refrain "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Saviour Of a pure virgin bright, To free all those who trust in him From Satan's power and might." Refrain Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas Doth bring redeeming grace. Refrain 5.  SILENT NIGHT Silent night, holy night; All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace, Silent night, holy night; Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from Heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing "Alleluiah"; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born. Silent night, holy night; Son of God, love's pure light; Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace; Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth. 6.  NOEL The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Refrain And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. Refrain This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay. Refrain Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frakincense. Refrain Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with his blood mankind hath bought. Refrain 7.  OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL Oh come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, Oh come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, Born the King of angels; Oh come, let us adore him, Oh come, let us adore him, Oh Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. God of God, Light of Light, Lo! he abhors not the Virgin's womb: Very God, Begotten, not created; Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God In the highest; Refrain See how the shepherds, Summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither Bend our joyful footsteps; Refrain Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger, We would embrace thee, with love and awe; Who would not live thee, Loving us so dearly? Refrain Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; Refrain 9.  WHAT CHILD IS THIS? What child is this who laid to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him laud The babe, the son of Mary Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christian fear, for sinners here The silent Word is pleading So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings, salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him laud The babe, the son of Mary 8.  OH HOLY NIGHT O holy night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt His worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and cloudless morn! Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices; Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born, Oh night divine, Oh night , Oh night divine. Truly He taught us to love one another. His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother, And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name. Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices, Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born, Oh night divine, Oh night , Oh night divine. Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle to stand; Led by the light of the star so brightly gleaming, Here came the wise men from Orient land; A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and cloudless morn! Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices, Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born, Oh night divine, Oh night , Oh night divine. 10.  CAROL OF THE BELLS 10.  HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the yuletide gay From now on our troubles will be far away Once again as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now Once again as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now Home    Piano Music    New Age Music    Spa-Reiki Music    Music Philosopy    Listen to CDs online    Amazon.com    Videos    Free MP3s Contact Us   Write to Shirley   Photos   Interviews   Shirley's Biography   Royalty FREE Music   MP3 Download & CD Store   New Age Radio Top of Page Copyright © 2008 Shirley Cason Music - ASCAP//  Rainbow Lakes Records // All Rights Reserved