So the wife has been getting funky with the Christmas carols and songs, and the more I listen, the weirdness of Bass Singers is taking over. So, well, Carol of the Bells, always a nice tune, well done, a perfect example of multiple voices creating a greater piece than just the individual lines, Musical gestalt, so to speak.
Here's the normal version, from "The Santa Clause"
Then there's Geoff Castellucci's version, of where he sings every part, from low bass to high tenor. Pretty impressive.
Then there's "White Christmas." It's not your Judy Garland nor your Bing Crosby version, though I think Der Bingle would approve.
Or "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Okay, I'll stop with the Bass.
I find that music really puts me in the feeling of the season more than even ornaments and lights. So I've been focused on it and just wanted to share the joy.
And, boy, I'm gonna share the joy the next episode... muhahahaha...
More mulled wine for you sir!
ReplyDeleteSounds good, but I prefer a warm sweet mead.
DeleteI brew Honey Mead for friends rather pagan affair.
DeleteNever heard of drinking it warmed. Room temp like a goof Gunness or warm like mulled wine?
https://youtu.be/EKkzbbLYPuI?si=N7CM5rljxIZxh8-P here have lyrical violin version!
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/bHe_i98krmo?si=dJJZGo243uKSg9RZ and "ho-ho-ho , now I. Santa, have a shotgun" epic orchestral version
pick your choice, gentlemen!
First one was excellent.
DeleteSecond one was OMG great. Hahahaha. And I have Mel Gibson's "Fatman" in my Christmas lineup, a movie about someone trying to whack The Big Guy and him whacking back.
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours, Sarge, and to all who read this.
That first version of Carol of the Bells is indeed the classic. The second, I wish it had been more about the voice and less about the instrumentals. Magnificent voice, it didn't need the drums and whatnot covering it up.
Several years ago I stumbled upon the Ukrainian original. I like this arrangement of it. https://youtu.be/0UmvUy1LziE?si=sPmXkj8aMoRVAPgH
Supposedly the first recording
https://youtu.be/lXQ15PyKM-M?si=XPDzjWR3KGTY6kOE
Nice finds. Thanks!
DeleteEchoing Joe about that first vid Beans, excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteThe richness of Christmas music is my argument for why we should listen to it all year.
ReplyDeleteFunny that. I hum and quietly sing carols all year round. And some Christmas songs, too. Partial to "Blue Christmas," the Elvis version, of course.
DeleteThe timber of that guy's voice can be felt in the center of the earth!
ReplyDeleteYup. A real vibration machine. And the same guy can go to high tenor. Crazy.
DeleteThere are other Bass singers who have youtube videos. Bobby Bass does some excellent Lord of the Rings songs.
Chap has an amazing voice. Thanks for introducing us to him!
ReplyDeleteI'll pass the thanks to Mrs. Andrew who is the music finder in the family.
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