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I will also be hosting a Twisted Christmas Christmas on the Rural Electric show
right after the Island Messenger at 7 pm until 9 pm.
Parodies and original songs presenting a more humorous and satirical side of the holidays.
From Wikipedia:
Chris Squire's Swiss Choir is the second and final solo album by Chris Squire. An album of traditional Christmas music, it was released in 2007 and includes former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, future King Crimson drummer and keyboardist Jeremy Stacey and the English Baroque Choir.
All tracks were arranged by Chris Squire and Gerard Johnson
AllMusic Review by Glenn Astarita
Not that there is an abundance of progressive rock-tinged acoustic guitar trios among the ranks, but this aggregation stands tall among its peers as the guitarists' inventiveness surges forward with this altogether warmhearted reckoning of Christmas carols and other pleasantries. The guitarists' nimble yet at times forceful approach is wholly evident during their highly rhythmic spin on "Jingle Bells." They perform the classic "Greensleeves" with a sensitive, chamber-like approach while also tackling the Lennon/Ono favorite "Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)." However, part of the magic resides within the trio's ability to delve into the inherent frameworks of each song, while also reformulating themes and rhythms into personalized statements. Essentially, the artists have produced a rather poignant Christmas outing, awash with interweaving lines and lilting harmonies, as they complement their superior artisanship and forward-thinking deployments with a cheerfully rendered collection of holiday favorites.
Midnight on Christmas Eve A Child Dreams excerpt by Kurt Michaels
This is a soundscape I put together a LONG time ago....the title, “ Midnight On Christmas Eve (A Child Dreams) says it all. Good sleep music to help excited kids drift off to sleep so Santa can do his (or her) thing. Was recorded originally in 2003 immediately following the release of my debut cd, Inner Worlds part one, along with a few others that we never got around to releasing. Better late than never....Merry Christmas to everyone!
Winter Solstice: Soundscape versions of traditional songs usually associated with this time of year, at least here in Germany. In addition to the meditative soundscapes (which are based on the series of pitches of each tune) I've also overdubbed straight versions of the original melodies. Enjoy this parallel universe... It's strangely hypnotizing. Only available from December 1st to December 31st.
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