Last Christmas I discovered Crash Test Dummies Christmas Album 'Jingle All The Way.' If the Superman Song, Mmm Mmm Mmm or lead singer Brad Robert's grumble of a voice didn't tip you off, this album is bad. Really bad. His voice is not meant for yuletide or cheer, it's meant for scaring children, or stealing souls. Talk about superheros (they are safe from you) or freaks (they're used to fear) but please, Brad Roberts, don't ruin Christmas.
The First Noel is the only one on YouTube, but please please look up White Christmas (i-tunes preview) and understand what a Crash Test Dummies Christmas album really means.
12.23.2009
12.20.2009
All I want for Christmas..
How is it that this is still and will always be the best non-hymn Christmas song?
An added bonus to the video is a pre-skanky Mariah Carey and go-go dancers in lit Christmas tree frames.
An added bonus to the video is a pre-skanky Mariah Carey and go-go dancers in lit Christmas tree frames.
12.13.2009
Bring On The Christmas Cheer
The Christmas season this year has had the potential of being very bah humbug but I'm not going to let it. I get to prep for my trip, hibernate and watch old (and new) classic (and cheesy) movies, I may have a White Christmas (I saw that movie last week by the way, and it is not that good, nor is it really much about Christmas. Lame.)
Christmas music has been great respite from all the cold and school hating I've been doing, especially the Sufjan Stevens version of Holy, Holy, Holy (30+ plays this week alone). It talks (sings?) quite a bit about the Trinity, a belief which I don't ascribe to (I believe the Godhead are three separate personages), but I've taken the (non-copyright endorsed) liberty to change the lines about the Trinity to ones I actually believe in (I don't think the writer would be too happy about it because the song was actually written for Trinity Sunday, but this means a lot more to me). Actually, when I sing along (there's a really pretty, subtle harmony line), it's different every time. Adjusted lyrics go something like this:
Christmas music has been great respite from all the cold and school hating I've been doing, especially the Sufjan Stevens version of Holy, Holy, Holy (30+ plays this week alone). It talks (sings?) quite a bit about the Trinity, a belief which I don't ascribe to (I believe the Godhead are three separate personages), but I've taken the (non-copyright endorsed) liberty to change the lines about the Trinity to ones I actually believe in (I don't think the writer would be too happy about it because the song was actually written for Trinity Sunday, but this means a lot more to me). Actually, when I sing along (there's a really pretty, subtle harmony line), it's different every time. Adjusted lyrics go something like this:
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God AlmightyMerry Christmas Season!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
There is a sign at the sight of thee, merciful and mighty
Blessed Redeemer (x3) love for eternity
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r (x3) in love, and purity
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty
Born Christmas morning (x3) in peace and humility
or Praising his mercy(x3) Faith, love and charity
Text: Reginald Heber (1783-1826)
Music: John Baccus Dykes
Glee is Defying Gravity
Can't get enough of Glee, especially this song from Wicked. Lea Michele kicks butt as usual. Chris Colfer works an amazing solo, unreal power from a male. Empowering with every verse.
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