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Christmas!

Monday Miscellany #25

Music for Dec 2012

Christmas Songs

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Various Christmas Songs, be that cover versions of classics, completely new or winter/snow/holiday themed songs found on Soundcloud. None of them are my work and belong to their respective authors.

Merry Christmas btw :)

Christmas Songs Compilation

CHRISTMAS

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Christmas Tree

From the EP <i>Our Cat</i>

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Christmas In Prison (John Prine cover)

Fort Lean - Dreams (Never Come True)

"The Christmas Waltz" is the opening track from A Very She &amp; Him Christmas on Merge Records.


A Very She & Him Christmas

The Christmas Waltz

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She & Him "The Christmas Waltz"

From the album A Very She & Him Christmas, out now on Merge Records.

Christmas Day

She & Him "Christmas Day"

WHITEOUT CHRISTMAS

This took me only about 20 mins haha, hope you like it....

Last Christmas A Capella Chorus

Summer Camp's new Christmas song! 

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Summer Camp - All I Wonderful Christmas Is You

Featuring Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Rufus Wainwright, Iggy Pop, and Emilie Simon. Arranged and Conducted by Michel Legrand. From 'Noel! Noel! Noel!' (2011)

Noël D'espoir

Popular Christmas Song For Kids. Performed by over thousands of choirs worldwide, viewed over 1 million times on Youtube and amassed over 200,000 plays on Soundcloud, this is the original version of It's Christmas Day by The Balfron Christmas Stars. 

Copies have been requested from choirs in countries such as Canada, the UK, Brazil India, South Africa, The Philippines, South Korea, Australia and Spain band The USA.

To view the official video of this song please visit :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1fyn6hivCE

It's Christmas Day Lyrics:

A baby boy was born one day
In a stable far away 
He nestled in a manger bed 
On straw he laid his tiny head

(Chorus) It's Christmas Day all over Earth
Let the bells ring out for Jesus's birth

The shepherds came from near and far
Guided by a lonely star 
The Wise men travelled night and day 
To Bethlehem where Jesus lay

(Chorus) It's Christmas Day all over Earth
Let the bells ring out for Jesus's birth

They looked upon that infant face
Saviour for the human race 
So every year on Christmas Day 
We'll thank dear God in our own way

(Chorus) It's Christmas Day all over Earth
Let the bells ring out for Jesus's birth.

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**Buy On itunes**

It's Christmas Day - The Balfron Christmas Stars

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From Silver & Gold, Songs for Christmas Vol. 10: Christmas Unicorn.
Available November 14th on 5xCD boxset and digital, and later in LP boxset.
Preorder here:
http://sufjanstevens.bandcamp.com/album/silver-gold

I’m a Christmas unicorn
In a uniform made of gold
With a billy goat beard
And a sorceror’s shield
And mistletoe on my nose

Oh I’m a Christian holiday
I’m a symbol of original sin
I’ve a pagan tree and magical wreath 
And a bowtie on my chin

Oh I’m a pagan heresy
I’m a tragic-al Catholic shrine
I’m a little bit shy with a lazy eye 
And a penchant for sublime

Oh I’m a mystical apostasy
I’m a horse with a fantasy twist
Though I play all night with my magical kite 
People say I don’t exist

For I make no full apology
For the category I reside
I’m a mythical mess with a treasury chest 
I’m a construct of your mind

Oh I’m hysterically American
I’ve a credit card on my wrist
And I have no home nor field to roam 
I will curse you with my kiss

Oh I’m a criminal pathology
With a history of medical care
I’m frantic shopper and a brave pill popper 
And they say my kind are rare

But I’ve seen others in the uniform
Of a unicorn just like me
We are legions wide and we chose no sides
We are masters of mystique

For you’re a Christmas unicorn 
I have seen you on the beat
You may dress in the human uniform, child
But I know you’re just like me 
I’m a Christmas Unicorn! (Find the Christmas Unicorn!) 
You’re a Christmas Unicorn too!
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It’s all right. I love you.

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Sufjan Stevens, "Christmas Unicorn"

EP OUT NOW: itunes.apple.com/au/album/texture…n-ep/id572417541

'BOTTLE' CLIP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdgxhmrvqM

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LYRICS: blanktape.com.au/lyrics-bottle-texture-like-sun/

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BLANK TAPE ANNOUNCE DEBUT RELEASE AS LABEL - Melbourne's Texture Like Sun have just completed their debut EP, and it's now time to launch with three special shows down the east coast w/ Patrick James. The EP is available digitally and physically through Blank Tape Music/MGM on the 2nd of November.

The self-titled EP was recorded across Darwin and Melbourne's Bounce County Studios, produced by award winning Pip Norman (Countbounce - TZU, Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald) and mixed by Dan Rejmer - a man who counts Bjork, Foals and Paul Kelly among his working credits. While the six piece’s sound couldn't be further away from anything they’ve done before, their cohesive approach remains apparent; evident through the effortless guild that bridges each of the songs on the EP.
The earthy vocals may draw ghostly parallels to Jeff Buckley and Scott Matthews, while there’s a certain zealousness that sees the band paint their folk and roots stylings through accounts of both brighter times and others of fragile refrain.
Compelling song writing doesn't need embellishment. Texture Like Sun may just seem to be another band dwelling on the human condition, but there’s a quality about the EP that descends well beyond just plaintive lyricism. Haunting track ʻBottleʼ is a moving account of addiction and loss in all its forms. The strength of this EP may be evident in its honest subject matter; the striking string section featured in ʻRubber Manʼ and the pacing melody of ʻOne Great Prizeʻ still salvages a sense of great warmth. Similarly, the slow, ruminative guitar of ʻWeekendʼ distils a dreamlike imprint of early mornings spent with the one you love.
There are releases that stay with you for a long time; songs which mirror our own stories, artists who mark themselves distinct - and others who, put more simply, are just quietly brilliant.

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All tracks written, arranged & performed by Mark Pearl & Pip Norman

Produced by Countbounce (aka Pip Norman) at Bounce County Studios, Melbourne

‘Weekend’, ‘Ever Wanted More’, & ‘Rubber Man’ mixed by Countbounce @ Bounce County Studio. ‘Bottle’ & ‘That Evening’ mixed by Dan Rejmer @ Artillery Studios (London). ‘One Great Prize’ mixed by Dan Rejmer & Countbounce

Mastered by David Walker @ Stepford Audio Melbourne

Additional musicians: Drums: Rory McDougall, Violin: Elizabeth Welsh, Viola: Ceci Dowling, Cello: Lachlan Dent, keyboards: Dustin McLean, BV's on 'Bottle' and 'Weekend': Toph Morrey & Jemi White

Cover Photo: Cesar Rodrigues
Design: Gerardo Godinez

Thank You: 
Pip (Countbounce) an ocean of calm in a land of chaos. Thanks for sticking by it.
Cesar - well you single handedly brought this to completion. Thanks for being pushy and amazing.
The live band: Duzzy, Ceci, Silas, Alex - but of course…
Also in no particular order: Rory McDougall, Toph Morrey “Roll”, Nicky & Buckley, Tim Levinson, LW ydm, Dave Ellis @ Tooth And Claw, Jamie Bretman, David Walker, Dan Rejmer, Dave Rubin, Jemi White, Jane Tyrell, Simon Gorman, Keith Parsons, Ash Sambrooks @ Show Off Services, Carlo Santone, Bill Page @ Mushroom Music, Mark Bolton @ MGM, Rob G @ Select Music, Gerardo Godinez, Paul O’Donnell @ The Whiteboard Project, and the Blank Tape Music team - all part of it or an inspiration for it.
Special Thanks: Eden and Jonah - "my boys".
Bianca - my lover - your support has always been unwavering – love. My entire family… and of course Grandad who will always be a part of everything I ever do.

© 2012 Texture Like Sun

LABEL & MGMT
BLANK TAPE MUSIC
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DISTRIBUTION
MGM
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PUBLISHING
MUSHROOM PUBLISHING
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billp@mushroommusic.com.au

Ever Wanted More

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A Capella & Chime Version:
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From Silver & Gold, Songs for Christmas Vol. 7: I Am Santa's Helper. 

Available November 14th on 5xCD boxset and digital, and later in LP boxset. 
Preorder here: 
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Ding-a-ling-a-ling Ding-a-ling-a-ding-a-ling-a-ring-a-ling
Baby Jesus is the king
Jesus is the king-a-king-a-ling-a-ling
Lift your voice and sing
Lift your voice and sing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling ‘Cause we wear the diamond ring
we wear the diamond ring-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling

Jesus is the king---
Baby Jesus is the king--

Even though he’s the baby Jesus

He’s the King-a-ling-a-ling King-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling King-a-ling-a-ling etc

Ring-a-ling-a-ling Ring-a-ling-a-ding-a-ling-a-ding-a-ling etc. [repeat ad nauseum]

Sufjan Stevens, "Ding-a-ling-a-ring-a-ling"

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Scotty McCreery -  Let It Snow

Star Carol - W. Hutson & A. Burt (c)

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From Silver & Gold, Songs for Christmas Vol. 7: I Am Santa's Helper.
Available November 13th on 5xCD boxset and digital, and later in LP boxset.
Preorder here:
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It’s time to tango with the frisky frosty Frosty Man
He’s got a temperature of negative degrees again
He likes ice cream and Yo La Tango with the jammin’ pants 
You got to cool it with the hipster costly Frosty Man
He’s chillin’, illin’, thrillin’ with the Mr. Saucy Pants
He likes to keep it real; he likes to talk a little sense
He’s got a friend called Coolio, Vanilla Ice, and Ice-Cube Banana split and frozen pie and Mr. Frosty Pants

Mr. --- Frosty ---- Man
Frosty! Frosty! Frosty! Frosty! Etc. --- Frosty Man

Don’t get his goat he just might melt and then he gets all mean
When summer comes he sits beside the air conditioning But Mr. Frosty, don’t be bossy: winter’s coming soon And when it snows again--Frosty!

words & music by Sufjan Stevens (instant classic!) 
(©2012 Public Domain)

Sufjan Stevens, "Mr. Frosty Man"

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From Silver & Gold, Songs for Christmas Vol. 8: Christmas Infinity Voyage. 

Available November 13th on 5xCD boxset and digital, and later in LP boxset. 
Preorder here: 
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Sufjan Stevens, "Good King Wenceslas"

Sufjan Stevens, "Particle Physics"

Clean Version
Available everywhere November 20th.

Dragonette - Merry Xmas (Says Your Text Message)

Sufjan Stevens, "Justice Delivers Its Death"

Christmas Crew

From the album Young Froth/Taypiss, a collection of the earliest of Montreal recordings known to exist (even earlier than The Early Four Track Recordings). The album is only available through our current Kickstarter campaign to help fund the upcoming documentary, Song Dynasties. Check out the campaign here - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/743105919/of-montreal-song-dynasties-feature-length-document

of Montreal - Dumb Acre

From the 10-track 'Math and Physics Club' album on Matinée Recordings.

Math and Physics Club

Math and Physics Club - Cold As Minnesota

Written and Performed by Marc Scibilia and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer

Deeper Than You Know - With Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer

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Matt Morris - My First Snow

All the best Christmas songs were written by Jews, and Chanukah songs suck. This is my favorite Christmas tune, sung over the Vince Guaraldi instrumental.

Christmas Time Is Here

Kristian's Christmas Mix Tape 2010

1 - Rilo Kiley - Xmas Cake
2 - Sufjan Stevens - Come On Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance
3 - Thrice - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4 - Fiona Apple - Frosty The Snowman
5 - Weezer - The Christmas Song
6 - The Killers - Don't Shoot Me Santa
7 - Liz Phair - Winter Wonderland
8 - Bright Eyes - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
9 - Summer Cats - Plastic Christmas Trees
10 - Gatsby's American Dream - Christmastime is Here
11 - Belle and Sebastian - Santa Claus, Go Straight to the Ghetto
12 - Sufjan Stevens - It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad
13 - The Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)
14 - Bright Eyes - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
15 - Zakk Wylde - White Christmas
16 - Thrice - Carol Of The Bells
17 - Das Wanderlust - Santa Claus Is Coming... To Get You


11 - Belle and Sebastian - Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto

Asthmatic Kitty Records is an independent record label that was co-founded by Lowell Brams and his stepson, singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens, in 1999. Since its founding, AKR has released albums by a variety of artists, including Lily & Madeleine, My Brightest Diamond and Helado Negro, and is currently home to Sufjan Stevens, Angelo De Augustine, Denison Witmer and The Welcome Wagon. 

Asthmatic Kitty was named after Sara, an orange and white tabby who wandered out of the woods pregnant and starving near Holland, Michigan in 1994. For fourteen years she brought joy as a beloved friend to Lowell, enjoying a happy life despite her initial hardships. Her asthma improved after moving west to New Mexico and Wyoming, where she lived out her days as an asthmatic kitty in name only.