Exploration in eighth notes rhythmic motives and some roaming fourths.
Enjoy!

Ding Dong Merrily on High

This one was an interesting and perhaps unsuccessful experiment in octave distinction and chromaticism.  The low octave decreases intervals, the soprano voice descends slowly by half steps while the middle voice maintains variations on the melody.  Decent idea, the result is fairly messy though.

In The Bleak Midwinter

I blame the intensity of the Baylor game for the increased drama in this tune. It gets pretty loud... for a vibraphone.  Also stuck more to the chord structure in this one rather than exploring the chromatic possibilities.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

I think this one reveals a little immaturity in my pacing, but that's just my thought.

Silent Night

I'd be surprised if anyone has ever heard this one before.  If so, you may not be able to tell when the improv begins!

Gloucestershire Wassail

Angels From The Realms Of Glory

Christmas Improv #12
I went back and forth between the major mode and octatonic made in this one.  Also it quotes from an old Scottish Christmas album my parents used to play when I was a kid.

I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing

Christmas Improv #11!  This one takes a minimalist approach (I suppose?)  The whole thing is just one play through of the melody.

How Brightly Shines The Morning Star

Christmas Improv #14!  Nothing special about this one, except I was in a cold garage when I recorded it.  Mayhaps that's why there are no fast runs in the music...

The First Noel

Christmas Improv #13!  A blues take on this old classic (which has probably been done by at least 50 jazz and blues artists).

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