30/40 Felize Navidad
Sometimes traveling around the holidays makes for absolutely unforgettable memories. Such was the case with Chip Davis and his family back when his children were young. During a tour stop…
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30/40 Faeries
See Chip reveal the inspiration behind Mannheim Steamroller’s “Christmas Extraordinaire” hit, “Faeries” in this short clip. We’ll give you a hint, the melody was inspired by a member of his…
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30/40 Earthrise / Return
30/40 Earthrise / Return
30/40 Doors 1-7 The Fantasia
See Chip’s explanation of the seven doors from his Fresh Aire II classic composition, “The Fantasia” in this short video. Hear him describe how each quickly changing scene represents a…
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30/40 Dancing Flames
30/40 Dancing Flames
30/40 Dancin’ in the Stars
Did you know that Johannes Keppler’s observations of the moon and sky inspired the creation of “Dancing in the Stars” on Fresh Aire V? Listen to Chip describe his love…
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30/40 Come Home to the Sea
In Greek mythology, the sea held an important place in life, especially for those who frequently traveled on it. Watch this short clip to see Chip describe what went into…
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30/40 Christmas Lullaby
30/40 Christmas Lullaby
30/40 Chip Prelude & Chocolate Fudge
Fresh Aire I debuted in 1974. That album opens with a Prelude followed by a song called Chocolate Fudge. See Chip explain the meaning behind these songs and their significance…
Details30/40 Chip Auld Lang Syne
30/40 Chip Auld Lang Syne
30/40 Catching Snowflakes
When Chip Davis wanted to write a Christmas song for his then five-year old son Evan, he decided upon something that captured the essence of one of their favorite family…
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30/40 Carol of the Bells
30/40 Carol of the Bells
30/40 Big Dipper
Listen to Chip describe how childhood treks into the field at night with his grandfather formed a fascination with the stars in him. Watch this short clip to see why…
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It’s reported that there were seven metals used by warlocks and wizards to try to make gold. That art became known as alchemy. See why Chip wanted to make a…
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30/40 “We Three Kings”
In 1852, John Hopkins Jr. wrote a carol that described the journey of three kings to take gifts to the Christ child. Chip explains his desire to recreate the feeling…
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In old English, this popular carol expresses a sentiment of happiness as in “God rest ye merry, gentlemen.” Today, the refrain has lost its pause but not its fervor in…
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30/40 “Deck the Halls”
Back in 1984, “Deck the Halls” was the very first existing Christmas carol that Mannheim Steamroller reimagined. Listen to Chip explain how it paved the way for an entire album…
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2017 Christmas Tour – ANNOUNCED
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show…
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2016 Christmas Tour – ANNOUNCED
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER ANNOUNCES 2016 CHRISTMAS TOUR
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller and the industry’s largest independent record label, American Gramaphone, announced that his annual Christmas concert tour will begin on November 15th, 2016. Two traveling ensembles will hold performances across the country.
2015 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour
Just last year we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Chip’s first Christmas and 40 years since the release of his first Fresh Aire record. It was great to see so…
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