Holiday songs, carols, and all that....
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2013-12-10 6:36 PM |
Master 1970 Somewhere on the Tennessee River | Subject: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Can't beat this time of the year so might as well join them.... My two favourite are Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas" which, strangely enough appeals to the pagan in me, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCEdrnaFlY and Il Volo's version of "Stille Nacht" which appeals to the traditionalist Christian in me, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqvIwCjTz7o . I can sing this song in three languages, but by far think the german language version is superior. By the way, I sang the german version at work today, on a bet. A capello and all that. Wonder if I earned a spiritual cookie for that.
Celebrate the coming Solstice!!!
Add what you like; we lax pagans are a tolerant lot.....
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2013-12-11 1:06 PM in reply to: MadMathemagician |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by MadMathemagician Can't beat this time of the year so might as well join them.... My two favourite are Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas" which, strangely enough appeals to the pagan in me, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXCEdrnaFlY Whenever this song played on the radio, I would immediately crank the volume. The key that it is played in (D Major?), the way the song develops, and the building of the crescendo with the fills of orchestral sounds and choir are fantastic. Greg Lake, at such a young age, and his lyrics partner created a musical pop masterpiece of its time. |
2013-12-11 4:07 PM in reply to: 1stTimeTri |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... |
2013-12-11 4:28 PM in reply to: MadMathemagician |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... While I'm enjoying singing along with the new Carrie Underwood version of The Sound of Music, my favorite is "Mary Did You Know?" I'm a bit of a snob about it, though. I think only Mark Lowry gives it the emotion it deserves. |
2013-12-11 11:19 PM in reply to: MadMathemagician |
Extreme Veteran 1704 Penticton, BC | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... I came in to this thread to recommend I Believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake but I'm a bit late. I'd also add to the list: I Saw Three Ships - Sting has two versions I like the older version better. Orla Fallon does it pretty nice as well. Carol of the Bells - Pentatonix |
2013-12-13 2:15 PM in reply to: wenceslasz |
Master 2770 Central Kansas | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Love I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Casting Crowns. It expresses some of what I believe in Father Christmas does. Lyrics based on a poem by Longfellow in 1863. I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come,
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Till ringing, singing on its way,
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black, accursed mouth
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rent
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And in despair I bowed my head;
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
With peace on earth, good-will to men." |
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2013-12-14 9:26 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... One we've fallen upon recently is "How Many Kings" by the group Downhere. This is a pretty good live in studio version. |
2013-12-14 11:02 AM in reply to: BikerGrrrl |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by BikerGrrrl X2Here's my holiday ear worm: |
2013-12-14 12:07 PM in reply to: MadMathemagician |
Elite 3290 Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada" | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... |
2013-12-14 8:47 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by cdban66 One of my faves, Chris. Got to see them do it live when we lived in OmahaOne we've fallen upon recently is "How Many Kings" by the group Downhere. This is a pretty good live in studio version. |
2013-12-14 8:50 PM in reply to: KansasMom |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by KansasMom Wow! Never realized all of that was in there!Love I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Casting Crowns. It expresses some of what I believe in Father Christmas does. Lyrics based on a poem by Longfellow in 1863. I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come,
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Till ringing, singing on its way,
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black, accursed mouth
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rent
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And in despair I bowed my head;
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
With peace on earth, good-will to men." |
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2013-12-14 10:14 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Expert 1233 | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by rrrunner While I'm enjoying singing along with the new Carrie Underwood version of The Sound of Music, my favorite is "Mary Did You Know?" I'm a bit of a snob about it, though. I think only Mark Lowry gives it the emotion it deserves. I'm one of the people Carrie is praying for! Since I thought she sucked! (was at a 'live' performance of the Nutcracker put on by middle school kids, all had better acting skills) One of my favorites is Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Heat-miser www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPJjBNa7WYY? |
2013-12-15 10:38 PM in reply to: MadMathemagician |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... My all-time favorite - The Hallelujah Chorus (just one example provided): |
2013-12-15 11:11 PM in reply to: 1stTimeTri |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Wait............someone sang a Christmas song besides Bing Crosby's White Christmas? Who knew? |
2013-12-17 1:37 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Some that I consider favorites:
For more recent stuff (not covers)
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2013-12-17 3:08 PM in reply to: Kido |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Father Christmas by The Kinks |
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2013-12-17 3:08 PM in reply to: Kido |
Regular 866 Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Traditional: Carol of the Bells, so many great renditions of it to choose from. More modern: The Pogues & Kirsty McColl "Fairytale Of New York" |
2013-12-17 8:11 PM in reply to: KansasMom |
Master 2380 Beijing | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by KansasMom Love I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Casting Crowns. It expresses some of what I believe in Father Christmas does. Lyrics based on a poem by Longfellow in 1863.
John Gorka did a version about 25 years ago, that I like even better. (Love the Gorka!) The only other 2 Christmas songs I can stand to listen to are: Martina McBride singing "O Holy Night"
the Barenaked Ladies teaming up with Sarah MacLaughlin for a great "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" mashup. |
2013-12-18 5:57 AM in reply to: MadMathemagician |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... |
2013-12-18 6:58 AM in reply to: 0 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by Kido Some that I consider favorites:
Quite possibly the best Christmas album ever released. |
2013-12-18 11:33 AM in reply to: the bear |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by the bear Originally posted by Kido Some that I consider favorites:
Quite possibly the best Christmas album ever released. Agreed. IMO, every version after that, though decent, NEVER came close to standing up to this one. |
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2013-12-18 11:37 AM in reply to: Kido |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... Originally posted by Kido Originally posted by the bear Originally posted by Kido Some that I consider favorites:
Quite possibly the best Christmas album ever released. Agreed. IMO, every version after that, though decent, NEVER came close to standing up to this one. x2 it's the ONLY christmas music i tolerate! |
2013-12-18 1:19 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Pro 6838 Tejas | Subject: RE: Holiday songs, carols, and all that.... I got this from the Airrosti group today as an e-card. Great rehab, chiro, deep tissue/PT. Look like they had fun. http://www.airrosti.com/newsletters/holiday/2013/2013video.html |
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