16. Burlesque, from 44 Duos for 2 Violins, Sz. 98 by Béla Bartók

"It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!" by Sufjan Stevens

Since it's Christmas, let's be glad
Even if your life's been bad
There are presents to be had

Take a walk out in the snow
And hear Santa's "Ho ho ho!"
He's got a million miles to go

La la la la la la ah

Sing a carol to your mom
Because she knows what's going on
And she knows if you've been bad or good

And if you get what you deserve
To be graded on the curve
Oh, you got a lot of nerve

La la la la la la ah

Since the year is almost out
Left your hands and give a shout
There's a lot to shout about today

Since it's Christmas, let's be glad
Even if the year's been bad
There are presents to be had
A promotion for your dad
Don't be angry don't be mad


IT'S CHRISTMAS LET'S BE GLAD (dec 6)

LOUVADO SEJA DEUS
(for Alice Fung)
2 feb 2023 Iriri

Louvado seja Deus lá nas alturas
Louvar a nossa Santíssima Mãe de Deus
Louvar a Jesus Cristo Redentor
Só cantar com o Divino Espírito Santo

Louvar ao Pai Eterno que estais no céu
Louvar a nossa Virgem da Conceição
Louvar ao nosso Mestre ensinador
Só cantar com amor no coração

Louvar ao Criador do firmamento
E Mamãe Natureza, a terra e o mar
Vamos trabalhar, vamos trabalhar
Para sempre meus irmãos e se firmar

translation into English....
PRAISE BE TO GOD
(for Alice)

Praise be to God in the highest 
Praise our Most Holy Mother of God 
Praise Jesus Christ the Redeemer 
Just sing with the Divine Holy Spirit 

Praise the Eternal Father who art in heaven 
Praise our Virgin of Conception 
Praise our Master teacher 
Just sing with love in your heart

Praise the Creator of the firmament 
And Mother Nature, the land and the sea 
Let's work, let's work 
Forever my brothers and stand firm

LOUVADO SEJA DEUS  (dec 7)

A MINHA MÃE DIVINA
(for Maurilio)
22/12/95  CINCO MILLE
 
Minha Mãe Divina
Rainha do Céu 
Oh! Minha Mãe Divina
Santíssima Senhora
Tudo que você me dá
O Sol a Lua e as Estrelas
A Terra o Vento e o Mar
 
Meu Pai Divino
Eu sou seu filho fiel
Oh! Meu Pai Divino
A você eu me entreguei
Eu recebo com gratidão 
Abrindo bem as portas 
Do meu coração
 
Meu Irmao, meu Mestre
Redentor Jesus
O filho de Minha Mãe
Me guia a Santa Luz
Nas Estrelas e no Mar
Você é a luz do amor 
Para me guiar
 
Mother mine Divine
My Queen of Earth and Sky
Oh! Mother mine Divine
Most holy and most high
Everything you give to me
The Sun the Moon the Stars
The Earth the Wind the Sea
 
Father mine, Divine
I am your faithful son
Oh! Father mine, Divine
To you I do bow down
I receive with gratitude
Throwing open wide 
The doors of my heart
 
Brother mine, my Master
Redeemer Jesus Christ
The Son of my Mother
Guide me to your Holy Light
In the Sea and in the Stars
You are the light of love 
To guide me on my path

MOTHER MINE DIVINE (dec 8)

CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME 
(Dean and Indra)

We hope you have a lovely Christmas Eve                      
We hope you have a snowy Christmas Day
We hope you enjoy your presents
And see all your friends                                                   

We hope you have some tinsel on the tree
We hope you have an angel on the top
We hope you have tasty mince pies
And see all your friends

'Cause Christmas is the time                                           
Christmas is the time                                            
To have fun, fun, fun.                                              
Christmas is the time                                                   
Christmas is the time                                                 
To see everyone, everyone                                

We hope you have a stocking by the fire
We hope you have a pudding all in flame
We hope you have singing in a choir
And see all your friends

We hope you see Santa in his sleigh
We hope you see reindeer in the sky
We hope you can relax on Boxing Day
And see all your friends

'Cause Christmas is the time
Christmas is the time
To have fun, fun, fun.
Christmas is the time
Christmas is the time
To see everyone, everyone

CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME (dec 9)

WHEN IS SANTA COMING? 
(Dean and Lyra and Doris) 4/11/2020

Snow is falling, busily                     
Falling heavy, on the tree                 
When is Santa coming?                     
When is Santa coming?
When is Santa coming here?       

Children running in the snow
We are covered head to toe
When is Santa coming?
When is Santa coming?
When is Santa coming here?

Curled up by the fireside             
Keeping nice and warm              
I bet Santa's hungry                          
Coming through the storm          

Guests arriving more and more
Bringing presents to the door
When is Santa coming?
When is Santa coming?
When is Santa coming here?

Mum makes us roast dinner
Our favourite winter meal
I saved a mince pie for Santa Claus
I know Santa's real

When I wake up I will see
All the stockings full of sweets for me
One mince pie's been taken
It's not my imagination
I am certain Santa's been



WHEN IS SANTA COMING? (dec 10)

I WONDER   
(Dean and Elektra)

I wonder what my BROTHER 
Is gonna get for Christmas?
Will he get a chewy toy
Or will he get a lollipop?

I wonder what my MUMMY
Is gonna get for Christmas?
Will she get a buggy
Or will she get a coat?

I wonder what ROBIN
Is gonna get for Christmas?
Will he get loads of veg
Or will he get a little plug?

I wonder what my GRANNY
Is gonna get for Christmas?
Will she get a pooey tissue
or a pair of glasses?

I wonder what ELEKTRA
Is gonna get for Christmas?
Will I get an ipad
Or will I get an ipod?


I WONDER  (dec 11)

COLDER IN THE WINTER 
(Dean)

Bom diddy, Bom diddy, Bom diddy, Bom diddy    x2     
                         
It is getting colder in the winter                        
It is getting colder in the winter                             
Chilling snow is settling in the winter               
It is getting colder in the winter      
                          
Throw another log on the fire                                          
Throw another log on the fire 

COLDER IN THE WINTER (dec 12)

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO GET FOR XMAS?
(Dean, Iris and Arlo)                                  12.10.20

What are we going to get for Christmas?
What are we going to get?
What are we going to get for Christmas?
What are we going to get?

Is it.....
An invisible ink pen?
A watch, a comic or a book?
A watch, a comic or a book?
A watch, a comic or a book?

Is it....
A scooter, a yo-yo?
A puppy or a lamb?
A puppy or a lamb?
A puppy or a lamb?

It is some....
Origami paper
Or a green tambourine?
A green tambourine?
A green tambourine?

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO GET FOR CHRISTMAS? (dec 13)

DO YOU BELIEVE IN SANTA?     
(Dean and Doris)         12/11/19

Do you believe in Santa?  (Merry Christmas!)     
Do you believe in Santa?  (Merry Christmas!)

The snow falls on the rooftops                                   
The children are all asleep                                             
Wake up in the morning – look at all the presents      

Do you believe in Santa?  (Merry Christmas!)
Do you believe in Santa?  (Merry Christmas!)

Eating a Christmas pudding (Merry Christmas!)
Eating a Christmas pudding (Merry Christmas!)

Very messy table manners
Mince pies on the carpet
Look out Santa's coming  -  carrying a sack!

Do you believe in Santa?  (Merry Christmas!)
Do you believe in Santa?  (Merry Christmas!)

DO YOU BELIEVE IN SANTA? (dec 14)

This song features the lovely voice of Laeila who co-composed the words and music with me on my birthday. Laeila also played the sleighbells.

CHRISTMAS IS THAT TIME OF YEAR 
(Laeila/Dean)                                  22/11/19

Christmas, Christmas – is the time of year                            
Christmas, Christmas – gives everyone a cheer
Christmas, Christmas – the family is all here
Christmas, Christmas – it's THAT time of year

Presents every where 
It's the time to share 
Singing Christmas songs 
Baking all day long 
Snow is on the ground 
Listen for the sounds 
Decorate the tree
ALL THE PRESENTS ARE FOR ME!!

Christmas, Christmas – is the time of year
Christmas, Christmas – gives everyone a cheer
Christmas, Christmas – the family is all here
Christmas, Christmas – it's THAT time of year

Baubles shining bright 
It's a starry night 
Friends are on their way 
It's Christmas day 
Give out lots of treats 
To the families 
Cookies and mince pies 
DON'T SPOIL THE SURPRIZE!!

Christmas, Christmas – is the time of year
Christmas, Christmas – gives everyone a cheer
Christmas, Christmas – the family is all here
Christmas, Christmas – it's THAT time of year

16. Burlesque, from 44 Duos for 2 Violins, Sz. 98 by Béla Bartók

Kieran Burling - Violinist

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