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Others, Merch, RecreationThe BER months have arrived! And in the Philippines, that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. While decking the halls with garlands and sparkly decors won’t start ‘til a few weeks from now, Filipinos enjoy getting into the yuletide spirit by listening to Christmas songs as early as September.
From the classics that we grew up listening to up to the more recent hits and covers by local and international artists, our holidays will not be complete without the heartwarming lyrics, catchy rhymes, and jolly tunes brought by Christmas music. In this article, we prepared a guide on finding the best Christmas albums as well as our top 10 recommendations that are available online.
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Traditional Christmas carols, such as The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing were first sung over a hundred years ago. Since then, all kinds of Christmas songs have been composed and made available, making the days leading up to December 25th merry and bright. Let us guide you on what to consider in selecting a Christmas album.
Deciding on the genre that you prefer will narrow down the list of choices. More often than not, a particular category matches well with certain moods and activities.
Jazzy Christmas music are best enjoyed in the morning while drinking coffee and preparing breakfast. Meanwhile, R&B and soulful albums are ideal for long drives to create a more laid-back vibe.
Pop, upbeat and rock music will energize you during lazy afternoons. Most of the time, these up tempo tunes set the perfect mood for Christmas shopping, decorating and wrapping gifts. Lastly, romantic ballads and gospel songs can help you wind down and relax at night.
When it comes to finding a good holiday playlist, you may want to check first if your favorite artist or band has a Christmas album. This way, you’re assured that you will enjoy the singing style, the voice, or in the case of singer-songwriters – the lyrics and melody.
Also, look into the album’s track listing. Here you’ll see whether the album includes covers or remixes of classic Christmas songs you grew up listening to or features new compositions that you may want to check out.
For more variety, consider a compilation album that features various artists. With this kind of holiday album, you get to enjoy different styles and genres. Often, bands and singers would collaborate on a single to add a new twist to traditional Christmas carols.
If you’re into holiday movies, also look into the original soundtracks of blockbusters such as Home Alone, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Love Actually, and even Die Hard!
Not only do OSTs remind you of how amazing those movies are, listening to these tracks will certainly lift your mood and even inspire you to start decorating your home or shopping for presents.
The advances in technology these days allow us to enjoy holiday songs in many formats. These include physical albums in the form of audio CDs and vinyl records as well as electronic copies that you can download and store on your phone and other gadgets.
Meanwhile, vinyl records have resurged from the 70s and are now becoming a popular collector’s item. It provides an excellent sound quality that is very similar to the original recording. This also brings nostalgia especially with its album artworks and sleeve notes.
However, you should prepare a large storage space if you’re planning to expand your vinyl collection. Also, note that these are high maintenance and need extra care because vinyl records are vulnerable to dust and scratches – too much damage may affect its sound performance.
Electronic copies on your phone, tablet, and laptop will give you quick access – literally at your fingertips, whenever you want to hear the sleigh bells ring.
You can choose to download your favorite albums through online stores such as iTunes. This way, the songs are stored permanently in your phone and other gadgets. You’ll be able to listen to them even without an internet connection. Just like owning a CD, you get to own a copy of the album.
Moreover, it is also a space-saving solution because you don’t need to worry about keeping CD cases while expanding your collection.
Streaming apps such as Spotify and Apple Music allow you to listen to albums and playlists anytime and anywhere through monthly subscriptions.You will get access to a massive library or database of songs and albums produced locally and internationally. It’s a great solution if you have limited hard-drive space in your gadgets.
Aside from your subscription, you will need an internet connection to open the app on your phone or computer. Some apps offer a premium rate if you want to download songs or access your playlists offline. You can also enjoy an ads-free usage of the app.
However, you will not have control over the content of these streaming apps. For instance, the apps can regulate or adjust which albums or songs are available for streaming. Essentially, you don’t own the tracks or songs, and note that these may get deleted in the future.
This Christmas album gathers OPM’s best artists, including Jose Mari Chan who is famous for his iconic song "Christmas In Our Hearts". In fact, this song can be heard all over the Philippines as soon as the "ber" months begin.
Other standouts in the track list include Gary Valenciano's romantic ballad “Pasko Na Sinta Ko,” Apo Hiking Society's upbeat hit "Tuloy Na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko," and Regine Velasquez's collaboration with American songwriter Jim Brickman entitled "Christmas Is." This is a throwback record to some of the best OPM holiday songs that will pull at your heartstrings.
Genre | Seasonal |
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Number of tracks | 14 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 490.00) |
Released | 2010 |
Record label | Universal Records |
Mariah Carey is the foreign counterpart of Jose Mari Chan when it comes to being a Christmas icon. Her hit song "All I Want For Christmas" is also played as early as September in the Philippines. This song is the ultimate holiday jingle for many because of its easy-to-memorize lyrics, upbeat tempo, charming bell chimes, and dance-inducing drum beats.
You can hear the popular tune on this record, as well as other famous Christmas songs. Be amazed by Mariah Carey's vocal versatility as she sings holiday hits including "Silent Night," "Joy To The World," and "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town." The backup vocals by a choir made these songs more uplifting.
Genre | Pop, R&B, Gospel |
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Number of tracks | 10 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 349.00) |
Released | 1994 |
Record label | Sony Music Entertainment |
Genre | Easy Listening, Jazz |
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Number of tracks | 15 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 199.00) |
Released | 1957 |
Record label | Capitol Records |
This Christmas album by Michael Bublé will bring you back to your childhood, where the holidays are made of magic and happy memories of caroling. The Christmas season here in the Philippines may not be snowy, but this track list of holiday classics conveys the same mood.
The Christmas (Deluxe Special Edition) album consists of popular tunes such as "It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas" and "Winter Wonderland" – all treated with his trademark swing, jazz, and easy-listening style. It also features "White Christmas," which is performed as a duet with Shania Twain and Bublé's original song "Cold December Night."
Genre | Swing, Jazz, Easy Listening |
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Number of tracks | 20 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 379.00) |
Released | 2011 |
Record label | Reprise Records |
This album is a re-release of Jackson 5's first Christmas record, Christmas Album, and is famous for the Motown quintet's versions of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." You will definitely get that '70s vibe when you listen to this album because of its soulful tunes.
The Ultimate Christmas Collection features "Give Love on Christmas Day," which is certainly one of the most adored songs in this record because of its moving lyrics. It also includes holiday greetings from the band members, remixes, and a medley of songs. With Michael Jackson's angelic vocals, this album radiates the goodness and compassion that this season stands for.
Genre | Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Bubblegum Music |
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Number of tracks | 11 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 349.00) |
Released | 2009 |
Record label | Motown Records |
Genre | Rock, Blues |
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Number of tracks | 12 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 349.00) |
Released | 1957 |
Record label | Sony Music Entertainment |
Genre | Folk, Traditional |
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Number of tracks | 16 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 349.00) |
Released | 1991 |
Record label | Monitor Records |
Genre | Country Pop |
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Number of tracks | 6 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 99.00) |
Released | 2007 |
Record label | Big Machine Records |
Genre | Rock |
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Number of tracks | 10 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 349.00) |
Released | 2000 |
Record label | Alpha Music Corporation |
American a cappella group, Pentatonix or PTX, is famous for its holiday medleys. That's Christmas to Me is the group's second Christmas album and has received a double-platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. This record perfectly sets the holiday mood because of the group's amazing harmony and blending.
This album features Christmas classics such as "Sleigh Ride," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." Their records launched them to become the first act to top both the Holiday Albums and Holiday Songs charts simultaneously since the Holiday 100 was launched by Billboard.
Genre | A capella |
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Number of tracks | 11 Songs |
Available in iTunes | Yes (PHP 349.00) |
Released | 2014 |
Record label | RCA Records |
Christmas time puts a lot of people in a good mood. Bring on the festivities with these links below. Whether you’re looking for a feel-good movie or decorations, you can find it here.
Author: Ayeza E. Mangulabnan
Re-editor: Mic Florendo
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