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December 6, 2024

The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas

CD1: The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – original mixes01. Birthday Card at Christmas Original Mix02. Holly Herald Original Mix03. A Christmas Song Original Mix04. Another Christmas Song Original Mix05. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman Original Mix06. Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow Original Mix07. Last Man at the Party Original Mix08. Weathercock Original Mix09. Pavane Original Mix10. First Snow on Brooklyn Original Mix11. Greensleeved Original Mix12. Fire at Midnight Original Mix13. We Five Kings Original Mix14. Ring Out Solstice Bells Original Mix15. Bourée Original Mix16. A Winter Snowscape Original Mix CD2: The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – 2024 stereo remixes01. Birthday Card at Christmas 2024 Remix02. Holly Herald 2024 Remix03. A Christmas Song 2024 Remix04. Another Christmas Song 2024 Remix05. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman 2024 Remix06. Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow 2024 Remix07. Last Man at the Party 2024 Remix08. Weathercock 2024 Remix09. Pavane 2024 Remix10. First Snow on Brooklyn 2024 Remix11. Greensleeved 2024 Remix12. Fire at Midnight 2024 Remix13. We Five Kings 2024 Remix14. Ring Out Solstice Bells 2024 Remix15. Bourée 2024 Remix16. A Winter Snowscape 2024 Remix CD3: Christmas Live At St. Brides01. Weathercock Live at St. Brides02. Introduction: Rev. George Pitcher / Choir: What Cheer Live at St. Brides03. A Christmas Song Live at St. Brides04. Living in These Hard Times Live at St. Brides05. Choir: Silent Night Live at St. Brides06. Reading: Ian Anderson, Marmion Live at St. Brides07. Jack in the Green Live at St. Brides08. Another Christmas Song Live at St. Brides09. Reading: Gavin Esler, God’s Grandeur Live at St. Brides10. Choir: Oh, Come All Ye Faithful Live at St. Brides11. A Winter Snowscape Live at St. Brides12. Fires at Midnight Live at St. Brides13. We Five Kings Live at St. Brides14. Choir: Gaudete Live at St. Brides15. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Thick As A Brick Live at St. Brides CD4: The Ian Anderson Band Live At St. Brides01. Living In The Past Live at St. Brides02. Griminelli’s Lament Live at St. Brides03. A Christmas Song Live at St. Brides04. Mozart Live at St. Brides05. Pastime With Good Company Live at St. Brides06. Holly Herald Live at St. Brides07. Pavane Live at St. Brides08. We Five Kings Live at St. Brides09. Aqualung Live at St. BridesCD Only Descriptions:CD1: Original Album MixesCD2: 2024 Remixes by Bruce SoordCD3: Christmas Live At St. Bride’s 2008 (newly remixed by Bruce Soord)CD4: The Ian Anderson Band Live At St. Bride’s 2006 (previously unreleased)Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound and High Resolution Stereo Mixes of The Jethro Tull Christmas Album, as well as High Resolution Stereo Mixes of both live recordingsJETHRO TULL and Christmas are longtime friends, and for Christmas 2024 the flute-rocking band releases an expanded and remixed edition of their 2003 release, “The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas”.As with any reissue or re-release, the big question is, what’s new? The album comes remixed from the original masters by Bruce Soord (The Pineapple Thief),although the original mix is also included on CD 1. The collection is also presented in surround sound in both Dolby Atmos and 5.1. It’s amazing what a remix can do, and while “Fresh Snow At Christmas” has the character of the original release, the remix certainly gives it new life and a modern edge. Also, if vinyl is your thing, this collection marks the album’s first time on vinyl, available separately.Those looking for a refreshing, original set of holiday music should find lots to like in “Fresh Snow At Christmas”. From album opener “Birthday Card at Christmas” to the charming 1968 TULL classic “A Christmas Song” to the traditional classic “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman”, the record offers a mix of folk, rock and a bit of jazz, with Ian Anderson’s famed flute and some chuckles, to boot. For example, “Another Christmas Song” follows “A Christmas Song”, because what the world really needs is another Christmas song, correct? And while this is a holiday album, not all of the songs are outright about Christmas, instead, this plays like a seasonal winter soundtrack.Of the bonus material, the band’s “Christmas Live At St. Bride” live set from 2008, newly remixed by Soord, sounds crystal clear and full of energy. The release also comes with 2006’s previously unreleased “The Ian Anderson Band Live At St. Bride” live set. Both of these performances capture a special, pure moment in time for the band.”The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas” is a refreshing departure from the original without sounding too different. The album, which was their last to feature guitarist Martin Barre, is a timeless winter classic.[embedded content]