Christmas Muzak 2021

[easyrider]

Let me know if this needs to go.

Bill

 

[DrQ]

 

[easyrider]

 

[DrQ]

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Christmas is celebrated around the world with each culture adding it's elements. So .. from Nigeria - "Betelehemu" by the Morehead College Glee Clu. And a tip-o-the-hat to DS #2 for passing this one to me.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas - Sugar Ray Ford and the Hotshots

Their inimitable version of the Irvin Berlin classic.

 

[DrQ]

Turn the color blue with Chet:

 

[easyrider]

Turn the color blue with Chet:

I really like Chet Adkins fingerstyle guitar picking. I was trying to learn his techniques but it's hard. He does this without effort.

Bill

 

[DrQ]

Now that it is cold here, how about a little brass:

 

[DrQ]

Now for an oldie from Emerson Lake & Palmer:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Working with Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn did a jazz interpretation of the Nutcracker. Below the Overture.

If you want to dig further, here are links for the entire suite and of a promo video for the recording.

 

[DrQ]

How about a Latin flair:

 

[DrQ]

Now for a personal favorite. I worked for The Wurlitzer Company at their HQ. They assembled a 69 rank organ all from volunteers.

At Christmas, they would give the employees a concert and then pass out gifts. It was "The Mightiest Wurlitzer Organ" and it was magnificent. Four stories of toys.

This recording is from a private organ in Chicago.

RIP Wurlitzer. Enjoy:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Danse Of The Sugar Plum Fairies - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

 

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Listening to CDs today and this just came up.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

IL DIVO - O Holy Night

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

This is always fun ....

 

[DrQ]

How about a little TSO:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Mahalia Jackson encourages us to "Go Tell It On the Mountain":

 

[DrQ]

Following TSO with Mannheim Steamroller:

10-4 good buddy, the rubber ducky signing off.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Soul Cake/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlement - Sting - Live from Durham Cathedral

 

[singingcowgirl]

Here's one by a tugger!

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Here's one by a tugger!

Excellent!!!!!

 

[DrQ]

White Christmas ala Charlie Parker:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Ramsey Lewis Trio - Here Comes Santa Claus