Anyway, this is technically an Advent hymn I think, rather than officially Christmas. Somehow I feel like this song sounds better sung by men only, I prefer the tenor and bass voices on this one. I couldn't find a high quality version that I really liked. So here's a personal video somebody recorded at St Peter's in Vatican (Latin).
I sure do love every time they come in with the "Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel" - very full and rich sound.
Actually. I like this Enya version pretty well too, even though it directly contradicts what I'd just said about male voices. Very otherworldly, as per her style.
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I recommend this version, by Mannheim Steamroller (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq2my9m0xmM)
Oh I really like the Mannheim Steamroller version too! It does get interestingly synth-y later in the song, which I'm not sure if I love or not.
If you like carols in minor keys, you'll LOVE Finnish Christmas music--lots of it is haunting and amazing. There's a free online channel at http://www.jouluradio.fi--click the red "Kauneimmat Joululaulut" link. Not all the songs are classical/choral, which bugs me some (I'm a choral snob), but I think you'll find some stuff you like.
There's also a Swedish channel that's better than the Finnish one, IMHO, at http://sverigesradio.se/sida/default.aspx?ProgramId=3036. (If that link doesn't work, go to http://www.listenlive.eu/christmas.html and scroll down to "P2 Klassisk Jul").
Probably more info than you wanted, but I'm always ready and willing to preach the gospel of Scandinavian Christmas music, which, as I may have said before, is freaking AMAZING. I can give you specific song recommendations if you like.
Ah thanks for the suggestions Sylvia. Will check them out!
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