20 December 2022: FreeForm Holiday Special #3: A Winter Solstice Celebration with Markus Reuter

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 Comet is the follow-up to "Winter Solstice" is my second release of ambient versions of melodies that are associated with Christmas here in Germany. My intention was to present these melodic cells in a new context. I hope you enjoy the results.

Much love,
Markus

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released December 9, 2021

Markus Reuter: Touch Guitars® AU8, Guitar Synth, Dual Looping System
Recorded live at home in Berlin on Saturday, November 20 2021.

Stereo version mixed and mastered by Markus

Surround mixes by Jan Printz
surroundmusic.one/album/comet/

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1 Comet
based on a melody by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz ("Ihr Kinderlein kommet")

2 Amid The Thorn
based on a traditional melody ("Maria durch ein Dornwald ging")

3 Rose
based on a traditional melody ("Es ist ein Ros entsprungen")

4 The Gates Draw Wide
based on a traditional melody ("Macht hoch die Tür")

5 Here I Stand
based on a melody by Johann Sebastian Bach ("Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier", BWV 469)

6 Cometh
based on a melody by Mike Oldfield ("The Time Has Come")

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Winter Solstice:  Bizarre 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.

 

5.1 surround mix available here:
surroundmusic.one/album/winter-solstice/

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released December 17, 2018

1. Silent (Night) / Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
2. Chorus of Youths / Tochter Zion
3. Snow (Children Song) / Leise rieselt der Schnee
4. Joy / In Dulci Jubilo
5. Night (Silent) / Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht

 

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14 December 2021: Twisted Christmas with Bob Rivers, The Fools, The Capitol Steps, and more

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Join us this week for the Annual FreeForm Radio Twisted Christmas.  This show will feature clever, irreverent parodies of traditional Christmas songs as well original satirical Christmas songs.  Note that some material may not be suitable for children and anyone who does not have a sense of humor about Christmas.

 Disclaimer:  tonight's show is not in any way associated with the War on Christmas.

Among the featured artists are the Bob Rivers Twisted Radio Troupe, The Fools, The Capitol Steps, some cows, and, of course, Elvis Presley.

So pour yourself an eggnog fortified with the spirits of your choice, throw a log on the fire, and sit back for a hearty Ho Ho Ho!

NOTE:  No chipmunks were harmed in the making of this show.

17 December 2019: A FreeForm Bob Rivers Comedy Corp Twisted Christmas

Join us for a FreeForm Radio holiday tradition, Twisted Christmas, as we spotlight hilarious Christmas song parodies from the Bob Rivers Comedy Corp.   We'll also hear tunes from the Capitol Steps, the Fools, Mojo Nixon, John Prine, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, and others.  There will be COWS!!!
Both Elvis AND Sarah Palin will be on the show - you won't want to miss it!

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