The History of the Christmas Album: Part 1

We took a break in July, but are back with the first episode of a new series: The History of the Christmas Album.

In this series we’ll look at the evolution of the Christmas album, from the start of recorded music (and even a bit earlier) to streaming.

In this episode we look at the rise and fall of sheet music in the run up to the advent of recorded music.

Music in this episode:

1. Ring the Bell of Christmas Morn – Harmony Mixed Quartette
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Champion Quartette
3. Away in a Manger – The Peter Pan Caroleers
4. Here We Come A-Caroling – Ray Bloch, his Choir and Orchestra
5. Christmas Time Seems Years and Years Away – Manuel Romain
6. Vom Himmel hoch da komm’ ich her (From Heaven High I Come) – Ernestine Schumann-Heink

‘Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC.

Intro and outro music “Krampus Workshop” by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc.

All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.