Christmas Extraordinaire by Mannheim Steamroller (CD, Aug-2005, American Gramaphone Records)

Speaking as a Mannheim Steamroller fan since their very first album. This album is truly one of their best. Having heard almost all of their albums I was truly surprised the first time I heard this one. If you like Mannheim Steamroller's unique sound you should acquire this Christmas Extraordinaire album as well as their first album Christmas.

this CD was a lovely surprise,full of soft beautiful music for the holiday season. I was apprehensive that it may be too full of wild and bold electronic effects.
The one vocal was minimum and perfect.Johnny Mathis used his vocal like an instrumenting the orchestra, great listening and background music for Christmas Dinner. you will enjoy.

As with all the Christmas CD's of Mannheim Steamroller they are very well put together and wonderful to listen to and this one is no exception. It's music you can listen to anywhere

It's not Christmas time until I hear a Christmas carol or song done by Mannheim Steamroller. In the past 30 some odd years, they have recorded many other CD's, but M.S. are known best for their unique take on Christmas music. As it is mostly instrumental, Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas CD's appeal to all ages, and are wonderful for background music during holiday activities, or preparing for them. My 75 year old mom was captivated when she first heard their music, and my young nephews were equally entranced. They are the musical equivalent of a comfy chair when in the car, and calming to listen to at the time of year when most of are feeling our most frazzled. This CD in particular has songs not recorded on other Mannheim Steamroller CD's, so it is a nice addition if you already have one or two of their Christmas music CD's and would also be an enjoyable introduction to Mannheim Steamroller if you've never listened to them.

Brand new CD, excellent condition and excellent music. Highly recommend you add this to your Christmas music collection.

gift for grandchild - very pleased - service was quick and cd arrived in perfect condition. Have been pleased with quick response.

I love this cd!! It arrived in a timely fashion and in great condition. Thank you, I would buy from this seller again.

Not mucn to dilike about this Cd very good Christmas selection of tunes and the fact that this group was able to put a modern fresh approach to some very classic cnristmas music is very appreciated....

I've had MS's first Christmas CD since college and have been collecting others here and there over the years. This one is one of the better ones and the closest in sound to the first CD, which is my favorite. This is a truely talented group with something for everyone. Their arrangements are brilliant and different yet maintain the integrity of the classic-ness of the pieces. They don't bastardize the songs, like so many copy cat artists do. MS does not disappoint and I look forward to new additions.

A friend of mine had lost this CD and I wanted to replace it. Then I got to listen to it with my friend and enjoyed it so well I had to go buy a collection for myself.
My friend has a doctorate in music - so for them to recommend something I thought it must be quite exceptional. I listened for myself and found it quite extraordinary on my own terms.

I like to buy Mannheim Steamroller because the band does a lot of unusual and hard to find arrangements on their Christmas CDs. The track "Fum, Fum, Fum" is my favorite from this particular CD. Plus, sometimes it's just nice to listen to the all instumental arrangements which you will find an abundance of with their music.

Fast shipping, great holiday music. Perfect Mannheim Steamroller. Even has a portion with Johnny Mathis. My clases loved to listen to it.

The CD arrived in a timely manner, the seller having been courteous and accurate in their sales statement, the packaging sufficient to allow safe delivery. As for the CD itself: The music is great! Variety in Christmas music is extraordinary to find, and this one has it! It quickly has become one of our all-time Christmas favs! Thanks for a great product at a fair price! Ebay is the best!

Happy, Unique, Original, Great listening, Mannheim Steamroller and Christmas Extraordinaire provide. I wanted to buy others for gifts, but they had no more and I can understand why --especially track four...FAERIES..an artful rendition from the Nutcracker Suite; Dance of the Fairies.

As always a wonderful instrumental by Mannheim Steamroller. Just perfect for background music while sitting in front of the fire or for that holiday party. I was not disappointed in this Christmas album.