Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas

1997 · 11 tracks · 44 min
Christmas/Hard Rock
Added November 2020

Instrumental Guitar Compilation Sold on Guitar Nine

Merry Axemas Vol. 1 offers brand new recordings from ten of the world`s leading rock guitarists. In the words of executive producer Steve Vai, "Whether it`s joy, spiritual devotion or the proverbial good cheer, the holiday vibe inspires some of the warmest , most sacred--and yes, cornballest--melodies even written. And what better instrument to praise these profound melodies than the guitar? The challenge was to invite special kinds of guests to this particular Yuletide extravaganza: players who could coax, caress or slam out a unique voice from the instrument ,and unite the spirit of Christmas with the beautiful tones of silver strings."

Tracks — all instrumental

1	Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Kenny Wayne Shepherd	3:59
2	The First Nowell Eric Johnson	3:40
3	Amazing Grace Jeff Beck	3:14
4	Jingle Bells Brian Setzer Orchestra	2:19
5	Silent Night/Holy Night Jam Joe Satriani	7:21
6	Joy To The World Steve Morse	4:32
7	Christmas Time Is Here Steve Vai	4:22
8	Blue Christmas Joe Perry	3:55
9	The Little Drummer Boy Alex Lifeson	3:25
10	Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night) Richie Sambora	2:32
11	Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Hotei	4:48