Podcasts about Christmas Bells

It is the first show of 2025 and the first question is, what 3 words would you describe the start of your 2025? We are playing sound of the Season... in January... hopefully playing those Christmas Bells for one last time!

In this episode you'll hear a reflection on the power of bells to evoke deep sentiments of the soul especially at Christmas!Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122524-Night.cfmListen to St. Petersglocke from Cologne Cathedral, Germany https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:200437_bigben12345_petersglocke.oga

"Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,    And wild and sweet    The words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come,The belfries of all Christendom    Had rolled along    The unbroken songOf peace on earth, good-will to men! Till ringing, singing on its way,The world revolved from night to day,    A voice, a chime,    A chant sublimeOf peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black, accursed mouthThe cannon thundered in the South,    And with the sound    The carols drownedOf peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rentThe hearth-stones of a continent,    And made forlorn    The households bornOf peace on earth, good-will to men! And in despair I bowed my head;"There is no peace on earth," I said;    "For hate is strong,    And mocks the songOf peace on earth, good-will to men!" Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;    The Wrong shall fail,    The Right prevail,With peace on earth, good-will to men." Hi, I'm Grace, and this is the Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Poems Podcast. It's a poetry podcast by a kid, for kids. Are you ready for today's Pickled Poem? Email pickledpoemspodcast@gmail.com and let me know what you thought about today's episode. I'd love to hear YOUR favorite poem, too, so make sure to include that in the email and it might show up in a future episode. Make sure your parents have subscribed to this podcast, and ask them to leave a rating and review so more kids and families can enjoy pickled poems.  Oh, and I should mention that this podcast is sponsored by the ⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology podcast⁠⁠⁠, which is hosted by my Mom. So if you have a parent listening, they should probably check that one out, too.  Now go pick a peck of pickled poems! I'll see you next week! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/pickledpoemspodcast⁠⁠

1. War drums drown out Christmas bells 2. 2024 proved the people can rule Presented by Elisa Barwick and Robert Barwick Donate to support the Citizens Party campaigns: https://citizensparty.org.au/donate?utm_source=SoundCloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cit_rep_donation&utm_content=20241218_cit_rep For cheques and direct deposits, call 1800 636 432 Read the Citizens Party media release "All we need for Christmas is a … post office People's Bank!": https://citizensparty.org.au/media-releases/all-we-need-for-christmas-is-a-post-office-peoples-bank A People's Bank will set standards for serving consumers Assoc. Prof. Andy Schmulow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFCO-NlZ1Po&list=PL0kcrp-sgRFOJl__3iVyj5sGwuDsfBINu&index=8 Reclaim economic sovereignty with a post office People's Bank Elisa Barwick - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uy2lNM_qww&list=PL0kcrp-sgRFOJl__3iVyj5sGwuDsfBINu&index=6 Become a member of the Australian Citizens Party: https://citizensparty.org.au/membership?utm_source=SoundCloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=20241218_cit_rep Sign the Citizens Party Petition to create an Australia Post Bank!: https://info.citizensparty.org.au/auspost-bank-petition Subscribe to the Australian Alert Service: https://info.citizensparty.org.au/subscribe?utm_source=SoundCloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=AAS_subscibe&utm_content=20241218_cit_rep Sign up for ACP media releases: https://citizensparty.org.au/join-email-list?utm_source=SoundCloud&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=join_email&utm_content=20241218_cit_rep Follow us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CitizensPartyAU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitizensPartyAU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CitizensPartyAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CitizensPartyAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizenspartyau Telegram: https://t.me/CitizensPartyAU

Once again it's time for one of my favorite traditions here on Christmas Past: dedicating an entire episode to you and your Christmas memories! I love these little glimpses into other people's lives, families, memories, and all the different ways that Christmas can be celebrated and loved and made special and personal. So, get cozy. You're invited to another Christmas Past family gathering, and trip down memory lane. Music in this episode"Cozy Jazz Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay"Relaxing Piano / Lofi Music" — John Tramp, via PixabayConnect Facebook page Facebook group Instagram Bluesky Twitter / X Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Website BookChristmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Available in hardcover and audiobook. Find it wherever books are sold, like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Honest Abe's Tabby American Ale from Bitchin' Kitty Brewery in Morrisville, PA and Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (28:55): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll's 40th birthday, Snoop Dogg sang a duet with Sting on The Voice, Cher has an announcement regarding her next album, Dolly Parton is holding auditions for her Broadway musical, and Taylor Swift ends her ERAs Tour. TASTING MENU (6:07): Kathleen samples Unique Snacks Extra Dark Charred Splits, Zerbe's Italian Hoagie Kettle Chips, and Arooga's Awesome-On-Everything Hot Sauce. UPDATES (39:10): Kathleen shares updates on a new Buc-ee's lawsuit, and Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant is making a comeback.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (48:08): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 2,000-year-old fermented fig in North Dublin, and the largest collection of Roman coins ever found is unearthed in Worcester. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (51:20): Kathleen shares articles on the murder of United Heathcare's CEO, Salma Hayek's French billionaire husband donates to the restoration of Notre Dame, TikTok could be banned in the US in January 2025, a group of Texas nuns are expelled by the Vatican, Virgin Voyages is now accepting Bitcoin, Air Canada introduces carry-on baggage fees, Gwyneth Paltrow's business empire nears its end, Jay-Z's pot company burns $575M in California, Australia attempts to ban social media to anyone under 16, and a Catholic nun is among 25 arrested in an Italian mob bust.WHAT WE'RE WATCHING (17:27): Kathleen recommends watching her stand-up Special “Bothering Jesus” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jayda Justus recommends books for gift giving this holiday. Her recommendations: Favorite Fiction: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran  What the Mountains Remember by Joy Callaway  Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear  Evelyne Redfern series by Julia Kelly  Shogun by James Clavell The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill London or New York by Edward Rutherfurd  A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe  Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner  Presidential or First Lady history buff: The Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories Of A Holiday Tradition by White House Historical Society  Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women by Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith Jackie: A Novel by Dawn Tripp  The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward O'Keefe  Classics lovers: Anne of Green Gables or Pride and Prejudice illustrated by Barbara Heller Anne, Little Women, and The Secret Garden by Rachel Dodge Christmas with Louisa May Alcott or Christmas with Charles Dickens Christmas books: Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini  Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva  Always, in December by Emily Stone  Historical cooking: Eat Like a Heroine by Lorilee Craker and Jenny Williams  Tasting History by Max Miller  Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.     Jayda can be found on her website and Instagram. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Idol Season 2 runner-up, Clay Aiken joins Janice for a conversation on how he pays homage to classic holiday favorites, with a twist on his new Christmas album, "Christmas Bells Are Ringing."   Clay and Janice reflect on past Christmas traditions and the evolution of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Clay Aiken came in 2nd place on American Idol in 2003Clay's new Christmas album is entitled, “Christmas Bells are Ringing”Clay talks:-Looking so young-Covering Andy Williams, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"-Covering Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime"-Did Clay Christmas Carol as a kid-Imposter syndrome-Growing up listening to Karen Carpenter   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season. Clay Aiken's rise to stardom began in 2003 as the runner-up on season two of American Idol. His debut single, "This Is the Night" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, while his debut album Measure of a Man was certified triple platinum. Aiken has since sold millions of albums, launched national tours, starred on Broadway, and made his mark as a philanthropist and politician.Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Merry Christmas With Love, Clay Aiken's new album, Christmas Bells are Ringing' promises to bring the same joy and spirit to listeners, making it the perfect soundtrack for the 2024 holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Episode 137 Merry Moog 2024 Electronic Music for the Holidays Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers   Playlist Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 04:34 00:00 1.     Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. 2:54 02:54 04:32 2.     Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 1:33 01:33 07:24 3.     Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 2:14 02:14 08:56 4.     Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” from Nutrocker / The Great Gates Of Kiev (1972 Cotillion). Arranged by, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Written by Kim Fowley. 03:48 11:08 5.     Sounds Of Broadcasting 2, “Night Of The Kings” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:01 14:56 6.     Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:44 15:56 7.     Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:52 17:40 8.     Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 04:46 19:30 9.     Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). USA. ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 01:34 24:16 10.   Armen Ra, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). USA. Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. 04:43 25:50 11.   Beck, “The Little Drum Machine Boy” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). USA. Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. 07:02 30:32 12.   Alan Horsey, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” from Switched-On Christmas (1985 Snowflake Records). Italian album with electric organ by Alan Horsey. This is reminiscent of Hooked on Classics as the entire album seems to be woven together by a drum machine beat. This is played on organ. Seems a little late for disco. 03:10 37:30 13.   Denny Hinman, “Christmas in July” from Plays The Yamaha Electone E-70 (1980 Yamaha). Denny Hinman plays the Yamaha Electone E-70. A release by Yamaha. 01:45 40:36 14.   Miharu Koshi, “Belle Tristesse” (妙なる悲しみ)from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Japan. A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Written by, synth-pop with vocals by Miharu Koshi. Miharu Koshi is a keyboardist and singer with a long-standing collaborative association with YMO-founder Haruomi Hosono. 03:43 42:20 15.   Taeko Onuki, Inori (Prayer) from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Japan. A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Japanese synth-pop with vocals by Onuki. Maybe Ryuichi Sakamoto on keyboards. 03:44 46:02 16.   Frank Collett, “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (1970 Privately Made Release). USA. This is a special addition to the Merry Moog podcast. I found what is likely a one-of-a-disc private pressing by Frank Collett using the Moog Modular Synthesizer. This 45 RPM disc was recorded at Finetone Recording Studio in New York City and is inscribed with the hand-written message, “To John & Loretta: Merry XMAS. Composed and arranged by Frank Collett” This appears to be disc made of metal with a vinyl coating. One side includes his rendition of Bach's “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring” plus a short tune called “Little Joey” (see below). The flip side contains the same recording of “Little Joey.” Dated December 22, 1970. Clearly made using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Collett (1941-2016) was a noted session pianist and sometimes led and recorded with his own trio. He was raised in New York. In 1968 he was accompanist to Sarah Vaughan. The following year he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.  He became the house pianist, with the orchestra in the main showroom of the International Hotel (which became the Las Vegas Hilton).  It was during this period that he made this recording in NY.  01:57 49:44 17.   Frank Collett, “Little Joey” (1970 Privately Made Release). Frank Collett using the Moog Modular Synthesizer. From a 45 RPM disc recorded at Finetone Recording Studio in New York City (see above). Dated December 22, 1970. Clearly made using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Collett (1941-2016) was a noted session pianist and sometimes led and recorded with his own trio. Moog Modular Synthesiser, Frank Collett. Whose Moog Synthesizer did he use to make this recording? I can only speculate and guess that he made the recording at the studio of Gerson Kingsley in New York. 01:56 51:40 18.   Romantic Synthesizer, “Oh Tannenbaum” from Christmas Memories (1983 Dureco Benelux). French-Dutch album. Arranged, produced, synthesizers by Gerto Heupink, Robert Pot. 02:53 53:34 19.   Keiko Ohta (Ota), “Here Comes Santa Claus” from Electone X'Mas Present (1975 Canyon). Yamaha Electone GX-707 (GX-1), arranged by Keiko Ohta. Ohta was a female Electone star from Japan. The GX-1 was an early polyphonic synthesizer and a new branch of the Yamaha Electone family tree. 02:43 56:24 20.   Keiko Ohta (Ota), “Blue Christmas” from Electone X'Mas Present (1975 Canyon). Yamaha Electone GX-707 (GX-1), arranged by Keiko Ohta. Japan. Yes, the song originally made famous by Elvis Presley. Ohta was a female Electone star from Japan. The GX-1 was an early polyphonic synthesizer and a new branch of the Yamaha Electone family tree. 04:11 59:06 21.   Paul Haig, “Scottish Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. Scottish songwriter, musician and singer. 02:46 01:03:16 22.   Les Cousins Dangereux, “What Child Is This” from Gotta Groove Records 2012 (2012 Gotta Groove Records). Holiday album with various artists. Les Cousins Dangereux is Mr. Tim Thornton. 01:59 01:06:00 23.   Joy Electric, “Angels We Have Heard on High” from The Magic Of Christmas (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). Joy Electric is Ronnie Martin from Ohio. American synthesizer-pop musician. Among his many releases is this crafty Christmas album. 01:48 01:07:58 24.   Koichi Oki, “Jingle Bells” from The Man From Yukiguni (1975 TIM/RS). Japan. Koichi Oki's Christmas album performed solely by his Yamaha Electone E-3. “Yukiguni” means snowland. Oki was a hugely popular Electone artist in Japan. 01:50 01:09:46 25.   Koichi Oki, “Winter Wonderland” from The Man From Yukiguni (1975 TIM/RS). Japan. Koichi Oki's Christmas album performed solely by his Yamaha Electone E-3. “Yukiguni” means snowland. Oki was a hugely popular Electone artist in Japan. 02:18 01:11:34 26.   Edhels, “Oriental Christmas” from Oriental Christmas (1985 Cabana Music). Recorded in France. Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Jacky Rosati; Guitar, Jean Louis Suzzoni; Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Composed by, Marc Ceccotti; Keyboards, Noël Damon. I was sent this as a promotional album back in 1985 with a kind little note from the artists. Sorry it took me so long to put the Christmas-related track in my podcast. This is great example of synth-pop from France in the 1980s. 04:22 01:13:52 27.   Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Joy to the World” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Produced in L.A., a collection of pre-fab synthesizer classics. Not the same record of the same title as Douglas Leedy. 02:40 01:18:12 28.   Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Ring Christmas Bells” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Produced in L.A., a collection of pre-fab synthesizer classics. Not the same record of the same title as Douglas Leedy. 01:46 01:20:50 29.   Romantic Synthesizer, “So This is Christmas” from Christmas Memories (1983 Dureco Benelux). French-Dutch album. Arranged, produced, synthesizers by Gerto Heupink, Robert Pot. We don't often hear an instrumental rendition of this Lennon and Ono X-mas tune. 03:22 01:22:34 30.   Swinging Buildings, “Praying For A Cheaper Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. This group was once rumored to be New Order in disguise. But no, they were in fact The Bowling Balls in disguise. 03:07 01:25:54 31.   Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Feliz Navidad” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (Kurzweil 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. Percussion on Feliz Navidad performed by Ben Leinbach. 5:37 05:37 01:28:58 32.   The Original Cast: R2-D2, Anthony Daniels As C-3PO, “R2D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas” from Christmas In The Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album (1980 RSO). Vocals, Arthur Boller, Donald Oriolo, Jr., Dori Greenberg, Ivy Alexenburg, Jake Yeston, Jessica Taylor, Marney Alexenburg, Ricky Haayen, Roddy McBrien, Russell Poses, Scot Randell, Stacy Greenberg; Keyboards, Derek Smith, Harold Wheeler, Pat Rebillot; Sound Effects (R2D2), Ben Burtt. The whole Star Wars crew seems to have a part in this holiday album. I wanted to highlight a track featuring the melodious electronic beeping of R2D2. 03:33 01:34:34 Opening background music: Sounds Of Broadcasting 1, “Christmas Logos” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Notice how the melody imitates a familiar tune without ever hitting the same notes. A copyright thing. Another name of this track might as well be, “It's Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas.” Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). USA. Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.   Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Visual design by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.  

We're in the early Christmas preseason. It's the perfect time to discover some new Christmas music before the radio stations start overplaying the standard set of classics. In this episode, we've got some new-to-you Christmas songs from independent artists you may not have otherwise discovered on your favorite station or streaming service.Music in this episode"Cozy Jazz Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay"Christmas Cheer" — Robert Lawlor"Vermont Christmas" — The PredicatesIt Doesn't Feel Like Christmas" — Winterval"The Christmas Song" — Birdie Nichols"Good King Wenceslas (Slassin' In) — The Staven Wassailers"HOME" — Lewis BarfootLewis Barfoot's HOME is available on vinyl! Check Bandcamp or her website for more. It's also available at most records stores in Ireland.Connect Facebook page Facebook group Instagram Twitter / X Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Website BookChristmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Available in hardcover and audiobook. Find it wherever books are sold, like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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A rewriting of Longfellow's "Christmas Bells" in light of modern Christendom, Empire, and Conflicts.  A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/  Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Propaganda Season Outline: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xa4MhYMAg2Ohc5Nvya4g9MHxXWlxo6haT2Nj8Hlws8M/edit?usp=sharing Palestine Petition: https://www.change.org/p/an-open-letter-from-palestinian-christians-to-western-church-leaders-and-theologians  Christmas Bells: https://poets.org/poem/christmas-bells The War Prayer: https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/19-american-empire/mark-twain-the-war-prayer-ca-1904-5/ Christmas Drums:  I heard the drums on Christmas dayCacoph'nous, tympanic display Their noise entreatsWith ideal repleteOf peace to us and death to them!I thought of how this day once cameThe Son of God in manger lainTo show the worldGod's love unfurled Of peace on earth good will to menTil bumping, thumping drums of oldCalled Christendom, to caracole Promise of easeWith no bended kneesFor peace to us and death to them!From the darkness of those agesSluffed examples, broken paiges Pow'r was gainedAnd so was our fameNow peace to us and death to them!'Twas as if God ne'er had spokenHad not lived out in the openHis will repinedHis peace redefinedAs peace to us and death to them!In triumph, then, we raised our heads"There is now peace on earth!" we saidFor we have strengthGo to any lengthFor peace to us and death to them!Then thumped the drums more loud and deepGod is not dead, he is asleepIn a manger Where lies dangerOur peace on earth, in Bethlehem Thanks to our monthly supporters Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's Christmas Day, 1863, and a man is reading a letter. The letter had arrived several days before, but every time he picks up the parchment, it feels like the first time. He sits quietly in the solitude of his study, his hands trembling, his mind bearing the weight of the words on the page. His eyes, now weary and red-rimmed, trace over the inked letters as he uses the words “battle”, “seriously wounded”, and “son” to form a picture in his mind. Join us as share the story of a broken man and the hope he finds. From all of us at the 15-Minute History podcast, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support

Here's another Christmas song arranged and performed by M. Diego Gonzalez. I feel very blessed to have his music on my podcast. He has recently created an album with the same title as this podcast "Filled with His Love." You can access the album and other music by Diego by clicking on the following link:M. Diego Gonzalez - Filled with His Love, Vol. I (hearnow.com)Happy listening and Merry Christmas!!P.S. I just posted a video of this song on my Instagram site with Greg Sargent's stunning art. Do you have questions or comments?Please contact me: rtosguthorpe@gmail.comWant more info about my books and talks?Go to my website: https://www.russelltosguthorpe.com/Want to order a book? Just go to Amazon and type in Russell T. Osguthorpe Want to access my YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@russellt.osguthorpe497Want know more about the music on this podcast? We are blessed to have M. Diego Gonzalez as a regular contributor of songs he has arranged, performed, and recorded especially for this podcast. My wife and I became acquainted with Diego when he was serving a as missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission. We were so impressed with his talent, we asked if he would compose and perform songs for Filled With His Love. He thankfully agreed. Hope you enjoy his work!Want to boost your mood and make someone's day?Go to the App store on your iPhone, and download the app—Boonto.Want a good introduction to my book? Morgan Jones Pearson interviewed me on the All-In Podcast, and it was one of the top 10 episodes of 2022. Here's the link:https://www.ldsliving.com/2022-in-review-top-10-all-in-podcast-episodes-from-the-last-year/s/11190...

Christmas Bells are Ringing!  We're winding down the year with two movies from opposite ends of the spectrum.  We talk about the Die Hard Christmas Movie argument, the thought process behind VIOLENT NIGHT, the depths of 80s cocaine in SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE, and have a good time all around!

J.P., Stan, and Jordan discuss engaging the Christmas story as thinking Christians and ways to live in light of the hope that the Incarnation brings. In this podcast we discuss: How does the humility of God bring wonder and awe to this season? What does the quiet nature of Christ's coming reveal about God's character? In what ways can we attempt to reclaim the season from consumer culture? How should Christians handle “Happy Holidays” vs. “Merry Christmas” conversations? What is a “redemptive analogy” and how can looking for them help bridge cultural and relational divides? What are the practical implications of the Christmas Story? Resources and References: Fun facts about “Hark the Harold Angels Sing” Dallas Willard - God Wants to Be Seen The Bible Project - Advent Season: What is it, and How is it Celebrated? Movie - The Prince of Egypt Don Richardson, Peace Child Bobby Gross, Living the Christian Year: Time to Inhabit the Story of God Stan Wallace, “Christmas - The Day Jesus Moved into the Neighborhood” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Christmas Bells

Ever grappled with the power of hope and healing amidst dark times? Ride along with us as we unravel the captivating story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose timeless poem "Christmas Bells" mirrors his resilience and fortitude amidst the Civil War and personal loss. Despite the chaos surrounding him, Longfellow's poignant words radiate peace and goodwill, offering solace and encouragement even in the bleakest of times. Get ready to be moved by the true essence of hope and healing during our profound discussion of this inspiring chapter in history.What does true peace look like? Join us as we delve into the prophetic words of Isaiah 11, tracing the thread of peace ushered in by the birth of Jesus. His teachings shattered the Israelites' misconceptions, revealing a kingdom not of earthly power, but one overflowing with love, forgiveness and harmony. We'll dissect the transformative potency of His teachings and how it permeates every aspect of life. Journey with us to the manger in Bethlehem, as we relive the awe-inspiring birth of Jesus Christ, and the angel's message of hope to the shepherds. Tune in to immerse yourself in this spiritual exploration of peace, hope, and healing.

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Blake is back to continue breaking down Rent, after some changes behind the scenes. He brings in David Kincannon, from Podvocacy, to dive deep into the movie and the broadway show. They look at the differences between the shows, especially the character of Joann, (We're Okay), and the story of Benny and Mimi being pushed later into the movie. Then, they look at Christmas Bells and what made the movie and how this is one of the hardest songs to learn as a fan. Finally we get to the Life Cafe for a party, romance and a riot, as they break down in detail, La Vie Boheme A, I Should Tell You and La Vie Boheme B.

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"If you love plants, you're in the right place!”Welcome to the 11th episode of For the Love of Plants. December! In this episode I'll be joined by Anish from Garden Organic. Wishing our listeners, a Merry Christmas if they celebrate Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating if you like what you hear! As always, we'll be discussing plants, plants, plants!! To get in touch you can contact us directly ftloveofplants@aol.com or on our Instagram @ ftloveofplants  You can find us individually on instagram: - Jack is @growing__man - Charlotte is @somepotsofplants  Peace soundtrack - Peace feat N0IZ - NS Production - https://freesound.org/s/617450/Christmas Bells – tripjazz https://freesound.org/s/664697/Angelic Jesus Chords.wav - .Andre_Onate - https://freesound.org/s/155748/

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Welcome to Advent. What is Advent?Advent is the season before Christmas. What kind season is Advent?Advent is a season of waiting. Where are we waiting?In a land of deep darkness. Over the last week I've been praying, for my own soul and for our church, that this Advent would be the greatest Advent ever. And I'm not exactly sure how that happens, but I think it has to start with us knowing that we're waiting in a land of deep darkness.And this land of deep darkness is also a land of ashes. Darkness and ashes go together in the Bible. Isaiah and Job both use the language of darkness and ashes to talk about lowliness and a sense of despair. Isaiah tells us that a sign of humiliation is when one spreads ashes beneath them. Job, in his suffering, sat in ashes. He said he had become like ashes — which meant that he was undone. He felt like he was over. He felt doomed and out of luck, and he was just stuck with a sense of dread (see Isaiah 9:6; Job 10:21–22; Job 2:8, 30:19).That's what darkness and ashes can do to you. You can't see beyond where you are. Everything kind of closes in around you. What once was is no longer, but you've still got the memory. What might have been did not come to be, but you've still got this unfulfilled dream. And this shouldn't make you cynical — we should never be cynical — but there is a kind of heavy dose of realism that recognizes this world is broken, and superficial solutions do not work. That's the world we live in. John Bunyan called this world the City of Destruction. It's the land of darkness and ashes.And I need to say all this to you this morning because I know that on your radio and in the places you shop, you're hearing “It's the most wonderful time of the year!” and “holly jolly rockin' around the Christmas tree” — and look, that's great, I love it, we're gonna get there — but first, we're in a season of waiting, and we need to know that we're waiting in a land of darkness and ashes. That's vital to the real meaning of this whole thing. And this morning I want to show you that in Hebrews Chapter 2. We find three truths here that we need to remember this Advent:Current RealityObvious PredicamentActive HopeFather in heaven, we ask that now you would do what only you can do, by the power of your Spirit. Speak to our hearts and accomplish your will, in Jesus's name. Amen.1) Current RealityLet's start in verse 5. Everybody take a look at verse 5: “For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking.” There's a couple of things to quickly note here …Over AngelsFirst is the angels … The writer mentions angels because that's been a big part of Chapter 1. Remember the writer starts the Book of Hebrews by showing us the supremacy of Jesus. He gives us ten glorious facts about Jesus, and the last one is that Jesus is superior to the angels, and from Chapter 1, verse 4 all the way through the end of the chapter, he backs up that claim with seven different passages from the Old Testament. He uses the Old Testament to emphasize the point that Jesus is greater than the angels, and so in Chapter 2, verse 5, when he says, “It was not to angels that God subjected the world to come” what's implied here is that God subjected the world to come to Jesus.Basically the writer is resuming his exposition from Chapter 1. He took a little break in Chapter 2, verses 1–4 to warn us not to neglect our great salvation, but now he is back to stressing the superiority of Jesus, and what he says here in verse 5 is right in line with Chapter 1, verse 13. Look at that for a second. Chapter 1, verse 13. “And to which of the angels has he [God] ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? The point here is that God didn't say that to angels, he said that to Jesus. God the Father told Jesus to “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet” — and enemies being your footstool is another way to say they're subjected to you — right? See how that fits together? If they're your footstool it means you are higher than them.So in Chapter 2, verse 5, the writer is repeating that same idea in the same construction we've seen in Chapter 1: “Not angels, but Jesus.” Jesus is greater than the angels, and the reason he's greater is because he sits at the top. Jesus reigns over everything. The writer is still showing us the supremacy of Jesus. The World to ComeNow the second thing to notice in verse 5 is that phrase “the world to come.” Y'all see that in verse 5? Literally, it's “the world that is coming.” The future world. So God did not subject the future world to angels, he subjected the future world to Jesus, and when it comes to this future world, look what the writer says: It's the end of verse 5. He says, “… the world to come, of which we are speaking.” Now did y'all know that in Chapter 1 the writer has been speaking about the future world? Did we pick that up? What has the writer said in Chapter 1 that sounds like the world to come?It's the fact that Jesus reigns. Jesus has been raised from the dead and exalted, and that's the hallmark of the world to come. It's that Jesus is the Davidic King and he is seated on his heavenly throne, and the future world is subjected to him. Because the writer has been talking about the reign of Jesus, that's why he can say he's been talking about the world to come. Psalm 8 ExcursionAnd on that point, the writer says verse 6: “It has been testified somewhere…” and then he quotes from Psalm 8, “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him?” And there's a long debate on exactly what the writer of Hebrews is doing with this quote. So I want to take a little excursion here for a minute and talk about this, and it's gonna get a little complex, so look at your neighbor and say Get ready.When we looked at this passage earlier this year, Pastor Kenny (I miss that guy) he said that the question is on whether the writer of Hebrews is thinking about humans in general or is he thinking about the Messiah in particular … and Kenny said the answer is Yes. And I think that's right.In other words, I think both humanity in general and Jesus in particular are in view here, but I wanna say that humanity is in the background, and Jesus is in the foreground. This has to do with a biblical-theological theme in Scripture that Jesus is the Last Adam.Just like the first Adam represented all humanity in old creation, Jesus is the Last Adam and he represents all of redeemed humanity in the new creation. And as our representative, it means there are several things said of Jesus that are also said of his redeemed humanity. One amazing place we see this is in the Book of Daniel Chapter 7, verses 13–14. Daniel has a vision, “And behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man…” And the son of man came to the Ancient of Days and to him, to this son of man, is given dominion and glory and a kingdom — all supremacy. Daniel is clearly talking about the Messiah, the Son of man, but then a few verses later he says that the saints of the Most High will have dominion and glory and kingdom (see 7:18). So which is it? Who has dominion? The Son of man or the saints? The answer is Yes, because the Son of man, the Last Adam, is the representative of the saints, and we inherit his dominion with him. And this same theology shows up in the very last chapter of the Bible. In the Book of Revelation, which is all about the glory of Jesus, listen to John's vision in Revelation 22, verse 3. “3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.” So the servants of the Lamb, the saints of the Most High, redeemed humanity — they will reign forever. That's us. Did you know that? The point is that as Jesus reigns, Jesus our representative, the Last Adam, as he reigns, we reign with him.That's a biblical-theological theme, and that's what's going on here with Psalm 8. There's the Son of Man and redeemed humanity, there's Christ and Christians — and both are in view, but I see Jesus as still in the foreground here like he's been in Chapter 1. And the big reason is because I think the writer of Hebrews understands Psalm 8 in its context to be about the Messiah (and that's for about five amazing reasons I can't get into now), but why it matters is because I think the writer is applying Psalm 8 to Jesus right away in verse 6 … now I'm not 100% sure that's what the writer is trying to do, but I'm like 93% sure, so I need you to work with me. Okay, look at your neighbor and say We made it. Now look at verse 6.In verse 6, see those little quote marks? There's where he's quoting Psalm 8, which is addressed to God, and he says: “What is man, that you are mindful of him,or the son of man, that you care for him?7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels;you have crowned him with glory and honor,8 putting everything in subjection under his feet.” Now from this point onward, the writer is just gonna break this down for us. First he highlights what is meant by “subjection.” He explains: “Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control.” Total control. That's what he's saying. And the foreground here is that God the Father has given Jesus total control. That's what it means to be the King who reigns over the future world. Jesus himself said: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” We repeat that every Sunday at our commission and we believe it. It's true. Right now, really and truly, Jesus reigns.Why We ExistThat's why this church exists. Some of y'all know this story. I tell it in the Foyer, that in the early years, anytime I'd meet with someone to talk about church planting, I tried to start every conversation by saying: “First off, Jesus reigns. Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth, and he doesn't need us.”And that's still true. We should never forget that. Our church — with our mission to go deep as disciples and to send out droves of disciples — that's not a “have to,” that's a “get to.” Because Jesus doesn't need us. We only get to be part of what he's doing because he chooses to work with us. All of our ministry is a “get to” when we understand that Jesus is the one who reigns. And he reigns because that's what it means to be King. That's what it means to be Lord and to have all authority. And Jesus has that authority right now. This is current reality. Jesus reigns.Now here's the next thing to see, in the last sentence of verse 8. This is our second point. Obvious Predicament.2) Obvious PredicamentLook at the last sentence of verse 8: “At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him.” That means there's a problem here. There's an obvious predicament —The writer has just told us that Jesus reigns over everything. God the Father has put the future world in subjection to him. Jesus has total control — but just look around for a minute … At present, if we open our eyes to what's going on, it sure doesn't look like everything is in subjection to Jesus.And that's been the case for a long time … like a couple thousand years. And I love how the old poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow captures this. (Who lives in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis? All right, this is your guy.) His poem “Christmas Bells” has been put to music and it's a great song, but Longfellow wrote the poem in 1863, during the Civil War, which was a horrible time, his family suffered greatly. He starts the poem, I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweetThe words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men! But then later he says, And in despair I bowed my head;“There is no peace on earth,” I said;“For hate is strong,And mocks the songOf peace on earth, good-will to men!” We get that tension: there's the current reality that Jesus reigns and the obvious predicament that a lot of people over whom Jesus reigns hate him and they live in rebellion against him. One commentator says that there are two underlying issues in this passage: If Jesus is the Son, as expounded in Chapter 1, why is his rule not complete and obvious to all?How does Jesus's humiliation as the man who suffers and dies not make him inferior to angels?Both of these issues have to do with glory and suffering. If Jesus reigns, why is there still suffering and evil in this world? If Jesus is the one who reigns, why did he experience suffering and evil himself?The question is: if Jesus truly reigns, why are we still dealing with darkness and ashes?This has to be one of the most important questions for Christians to figure out.Hi, Meet Inaugurated EschatologyAnd the key here is understanding that we, right now, are living in between two worlds. There is this present world (old creation under Adam), and there is the future world (new creation under Christ).And although right now we're living in the present world (old creation), the future world — through the life, death, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus — the future world (new creation) has been inaugurated here. Jesus has initiated, or introduced, the future world into this old world. The theological word for that is inaugurated eschatology.Any of y'all like the show The Office? There's this one episode, Season 8, when Dwight throws a garden party (Season 8, Episode 4). In preparing for this garden party at Schrute Farms, he reads a book about garden party etiquette and he works really hard to make this a proper party. And so he stands at the entrance of the party, dressed in a tuxedo and a top hat, and when each guest arrives, he announces their names to introduce them. He had read that it's a way to honor your guests. The louder and more formal you shout their names, the more you honor them. And so when Jim and Pam arrive with their daughter, Cece, Dwight shouts: “James, Pamela, and Peepee Halpert!” (and the joke is that he shouts the wrong name).But what's the connection to the resurrection of Jesus?It's that when Jesus was raised from the dead, that was like God the Father shouting Jesus's name. He formally introduced Jesus to this present world, saying “Here is the Son of God! Here is the Lord of all! Here is the King of Kings who reigns over everything!” … except that Jesus, rather than staying here and reigning in this present world, he ascended to his heavenly throne where he reigns over the future world that is coming.Still WaitingSo this present world is not the same because the future world has been introduced, and the future world is not fully here, because it's only been introduced — so see, we live in between two worlds. Jesus reigns over the future world that is coming, but right now, in this world, his future-world reign is manifest spiritually. So remember in the Gospels all the parables Jesus told about the kingdom of God. There's a hiddenness to it. Like a mustard seed, it's small for now, but it won't always be.For now, the reign of Jesus means he sends his Spirit and the good news of his reign, which is being announced and believed all over the world … as Christians we are a people who have been changed by Jesus spiritually (we're not perfect yet, he's still working on us, these bodies are mortal) but happy surrender to the reign of Jesus is active in us. We've been born again spiritually as part of that future world, but the full consummation of that future world is still waiting for Jesus's physical return.We're still waiting for his final physical entrance, his Second and Last Advent … which we should remember at Advent. We're still waiting …And this waiting is in a land of darkness and ashes. That's obvious.And that brings us to our third and final truth to see here.#1 is current reality (Jesus reigns); #2 is obvious predicament (we're still waiting for the consummation of his reign) … and now finally, #3 … active hope.3) Active HopeVerse 9, “But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.” The writer here affirms again what he's been saying this whole time, that Jesus reigns. Jesus is the Son of Man who has been crowned with glory and honor. Although we see a land of darkness and ashes, we know what's true about Jesus. We know that by his resurrection God has crowned him, enthroned him, as King over all. That's no new information to what the writer has been saying in Chapter 1, but what is new here is the application from Psalm 8: Jesus is “him who for a little while was made lower than the angels” and then that “because of the suffering of death” Jesus was crowned with glory and honor.This means that now the writer is not just stating the fact that Jesus reigns, but he's telling us how Jesus came to reign.And it's that his reign came through suffering. It's that Jesus reigns as him “who for a little while was made lower than the angels.”That's referring to Jesus's first Advent. It means that Jesus, who is superior to angels, for a little while, for a time within redemptive history, Jesus humbled himself and stepped into this present world to be lower than angels. “Mild he lays his glory by.” He became human like us, here in this world, and he subjected himself to human suffering. Jesus experienced the darkness and ashes of this land.Y'all know that we as humans love stories, and we especially love a good underdog story, what's called the ‘Rags to Riches' plot. It's ancient storyline. And it can at least be traced back to an old Norwegian fairytale called “Askeladden.” You've probably heard this story before. It's about a son who is the runt of his family, he's always overlooked, he gets the worst chores, but then later, against great odds, he becomes a glorious hero-king. His name “Askeladden” means “Ash Boy” because he was given the job of working in the kitchen, down at the bottom of the castle, where there were no windows. It was dark and he had to scrub dishes and clean the ashes of the hearth. It was dirty, lowly work.We know this story as Cinder-ella (“Cinder” as in a fire-cinder, like ashes). If you can remember, Cinderella's job was down in the kitchen where it was dark, she scrubbed pots and pans, and swept ashes. It was dirty work. That's the setting of this great fairytale, darkness and ashes. But of course we know what comes. There's a transformation, there's an ascension, and the rest is happily ever after.And the reason we love that story is because it echoes a truer and greater story. When Jesus, for a little while was made lower than the angels, he came here to experience darkness and ashes to the fullest extent. He took the lowest of lowly jobs, suffering to the point of death, even death on a cross. And that wasn't accident. That was not a wrench thrown into God's plan. But it was actually through his suffering, because of his suffering, that God has highly exalted him. God has raised him and enthroned him as the reigning king — He is not dead nor doth he sleep! — And he understands the darkness and ashes, because he's been here. That's our active hope.It means we wait in a land of darkness and ashes, but we don't have to fret over it. We don't like it, that's okay, but we don't fret over it, because we know darkness and ashes is not the end of the story. Jesus is reigning over the world to come, and now we wait for the consummation of that world … when we, as his brothers and sisters, as ourselves Ash-boys and Cinderellas, will reign with him. More on that next week. But for today, we come now to this Table.The TableAnd we come to this Table with a simple prayer: “Come, Lord Jesus.”What would make this the greatest Advent ever is if Jesus returned. We should pray for that and hope in that, even at this Table this morning.

Episode 112 Merry Moog 2023 Holiday Music Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers Playlist   Sounds Of Broadcasting 1, “Christmas Logos” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. 2:54 Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 1:33 Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 2:14 Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” from Nutrocker / The Great Gates Of Kiev (1972 Cotillion). Arranged by, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Written by Kim Fowley. Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “Troika” from I Believe In Father Christmas (1995 Rhino Records). Arranged by, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Moog and effects by Keith Emerson. Sounds Of Broadcasting 2, “Night Of The Kings” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). USA. ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. Armen Ra, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). USA. Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. Sounds Of Broadcasting 3, “Electronic Tinsel” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Beck, “The Little Drum Machine Boy” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). USA. Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. Taeko Onuki, Inori (Prayer) from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Japanese synth-pop with vocals by Onuki. Maybe Ryuichi Sakamoto on keyboards. Unknown artist, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” from Electronic Computer Christmas Music (1990 Silver Bells Music). As the name suggests, this was a label dedication mostly to producing broadcast music for the holidays. They also release several albums of nature sounds. The studio musicians go unnamed. John Baker, “Christmas Commercial” from BBC Radiophonic Music (1968 BBC Radio Enterprises). A short piece used for broadcasting that was created by tape manipulation of the sounds of a mechanical cash register. It was part of collection of short works by BBC Radiophonic composers. “This record has been produced with the intention of entertaining rather than informing: the items chosen do not necessarily represent a survey of the music created at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. The Workshop at the BBC Music Studios in Maida Vale, London, is equipped with tape recording machines and other electronic equipment for generating and manipulating sound. The composition and realization of this music and sound is done by a small number of specialized creative staff.” Christmas Baubles, “Orch” from Christmas Baubles And Their Strange Sounds (2002 Lo Recordings). Christmas Baubles was a Russian trio comprised of Alexander Zaitsev, Gennady Pleshkov, and Ilya Baramiya, who produced and performed this track. Sounds Of Broadcasting 4, “Cutesy Christmas Logos” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Michael Nyman, “Cream or Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. From Nyman's minimalist era before he became famous for soundtracks. Cabaret Voltaire, “Invocation” from Eight Crepuscule Tracks (1987 Interior Music). This track was originally included on the holiday album Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule), which suggested to me that it should be in this holiday podcast. Any excuse for a CV track. Paul Haig, “Scottish Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. Scottish songwriter, musician and singer. Les Cousins Dangereux, “What Child Is This” from Gotta Groove Records 2012 (2012 Gotta Groove Records). Holiday album with various artists. Les Cousins Dangereux is Mr. Tim Thornton. Joy Electric, “Angels We Have Heard on High” from The Magic Of Christmas (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). Joy Electric is Ronnie Martin from Ohio. American synthesizer-pop musician. Among his many releases is this crafty Christmas album. Sounds Of Broadcasting 5, “Christmas Moog Choir” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Edhels, “Oriental Christmas” from Oriental Christmas (1985 Cabana Music). Recorded in France. Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Jacky Rosati; Guitar, Jean Louis Suzzoni; Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Composed by, Marc Ceccotti; Keyboards, Noël Damon. I was sent this as a promotional album back in 1985 with a kind little note from the artists. Sorry it took me so long to put the Christmas-related track in my podcast. This is great example of synth-pop from France in the 1980s. Pac-Man, “Snowflakes And Frozen Lakes” from Pac-Man Christmas Album (1982 Kid Stuff Records). Produced, Written by, Dana Walden, Patrick McBride. “A collection of Pac-Man's favorite Christmas songs.” Need I say more? Swinging Buildings, “Praying For A Cheaper Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. This group was once rumored to be New Order in disguise. But no, they were in fact The Bowling Balls in disguise. Old Man Gloom, “Valhalla and Christmas Eve Parts I and II from Christmas (2004 Tortuga Recordings). Ambient/Noise band formed in New Mexico by guitarist/vocalist Aaron Turner and drummer Santos Montano. Guitar, Drum Programming, Drums, captured and organized sound, Kurt Ballou; Performed by Aaron Turner, Caleb Scofield, Luke Scarola, Nate Newton, Santos Montano. Sounds Of Broadcasting 6, “The Joyous Moment” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Feliz Navidad” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (Kurzweil 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. Percussion on Feliz Navidad performed by Ben Leinbach. 5:37 John & Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir (remixed by Thom Holmes in 2001), “Happy Christmas (War is Over)” (1971 Apple Records). I had a CD player that was in disrepair and decided to “perform” this remix using it. I ended up calling this the Lennon and Ono Sliding Moment remix. Opening background music: Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). USA. Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Joy Electric, “Let it Snow” from The Magic Of Christmas (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). Joy Electric is Ronnie Martin from Ohio. American synthesizer-pop musician. Christmas Baubles, “Noisy Organ” from Christmas Baubles And Their Strange Sounds (2002 Lo Recordings). Christmas Baubles was a Russian trio comprised of Alexander Zaitsev, Gennady Pleshkov, and Ilya Baramiya, who produced and performed this track.     Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.  

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring more of our ‘Seasonal Shows'! Join us in this episode for: 1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome”   Welcome you to the start of Advent and their first properly festive show of the season  As an extra special treat, share with you Day 1 of the Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2023. You can watch ALL of Day 1's instalment here https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-1-bakery-93458968  We mentioned our ‘Christmas with the Bakery Bears' web page https://bakerybears.com/christmas/  We spoke about the recent episode of our Radio Show which you can listen to here https://bakerybears.com/listen/  Kay mentioned ‘Christmas Lodge' https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895321/    2. (18 mins 27 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000  Kay was knitting :  Red, White & Royal Blue Mitts  We spoke about the Napoleon film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_(2023_film)  Learn to knit mitts with Kay https://bakerybears.com/mitt-tutorials/  Watch Kays no hole thumb gusset tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bear-no-33826097  Wrist ticklers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wrist-ticklers   Kay mentioned our November Patron Exclusive Show which you can watch here https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-93558336  Kay takes a closer look at London House Yarns in this video https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-choose-59668951  Fairground Socks https://bakerybears.com/fairground-socks/  Learn to make a project bag with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/86285471  Find out the story behind this pattern in Kays Design Diary https://www.patreon.com/posts/fairground-socks-92147502    Dan was knitting :      Whispers in the Walls https://bakerybears.com/whispers-in-the-walls/  Learn to dye the yarn Dan is using here https://www.patreon.com/posts/after-all-this-6-70284518  Kay mentioned KnitPicks Sunstruck, watch her review those needles here https://www.patreon.com/posts/knit-picks-dpns-63786187 Aran Harpa Gansey https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harpa-gansey  Find Kays Knit Front Back and Make One Left/Make One Right tutorials here https://bakerybears.com/increases/  We mentioned Christmas Bells are Ringing https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9202096/    3. (1hr 00 min 42 secs) “Knit or Forfeit” Round 2 “Dan”    4. (1 hr 20 min 36 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925  Mitred Square Project using the border from https://bakerybears.com/stitch-in-time/  Watch Kays Mitred Square Tutorial Series https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitred-square-1-27350936  Pooh Sticks Socks in Giddy Yarns Fingerless Mitts in Blacker Yarn based on https://www.patreon.com/posts/pippi-mitten-16417622  Watch Kays Blacker Swan DK Yarn review here https://www.patreon.com/posts/blacker-swan-dk-72630860 Kay showed you her finished bag and opened the first day of her Beaches & Birdsong Advent Calendar    5. (1 hr 36 min 26 secs) “Knit or Forfeit” Round 2 “Dan”   Find passed seasons of the show here https://www.patreon.com/posts/22297591  Watch Kay's Handmade Christmas https://www.patreon.com/posts/kays-handmade-75710409    6. (1hr 53 mins 20 secs) “Endy Bits!”    Join us for The Bakery Bears Advent https://www.patreon.com/join/bakerybearspodcast Watch our recent FPTK Revisited here https://www.patreon.com/posts/fptk-revisited-93678835  Watch Kays Festive Cross Stitch Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/country-cottage-89150053  Listen to the Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/    HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 290 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan's Garment Knitting shows, Kay's review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/  For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay's patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/  Thank you so much for watching, we'll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show' which will feature Kays Handmade Christmas! If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2 Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Two poems for Christmas & the New Year: Christmas Bells by H. W.  Longfellow & Ring Out, Wild Bells by A. L. Tennyson

Join us as we explore the winter holiday season. We hear from writers Kim Renay Anderson and Rev. Veronica Graves, listen to the ending of The Dead by James Joyce and ruminate over what it is that's so important about these days. Is it just the food? Is it the religious aspects? Is it family? What is it? CreditsThe Lass of Aughrim. Traditional. Performed by Christopher Stevenson. Performance is in the Public Domain. The Dead by James Joyce. Public Domain. Performed by Christopher Stevenson.Humpty Dumpty was Framed by Kim Renay Anderson by DCPL Labs Contract. All rights revert to author.Where are My Keys? By Kim Renay Anderson by DCPL Labs Contract. All rights revert to author.Why Holidays are Important by Reverend Veronica Graves by DCPL Labs Contract. All rights revert by author.Dark Ambient Music (Death And Forever) by TheBoseDeity is licensed under the Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 License.https://freesound.org/people/TheBoseDeity/sounds/395691/Angela, Angela. Irish Christmas Song is licensed under Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 https://freesound.org/people/annabloom/sounds/321250/Irish Whistle.mp3 by Nigelnix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License https://freesound.org/people/nigelnix/sounds/130108/St. John Cathedral female choir 0012.wav by klanbeeld is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/169039/P. I. Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Dutoit) Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Charles Dutoit. Public Domain https://archive.org/details/NutcrackerSuiteOp.71adutoit/03Tchaikovsky_TheNutcrackerOp.71-Overture.mp3Moaus Zur by The Max and Frieda Weinstein Archive of YIVO Sound Recordings. Public Domain. https://archive.org/details/moaus-zurSleigh Bells, Long, A.wav by InspectorJ is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Licensehttps://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/402521/ Ambient Wave Marker 33.flac by Erokia is licensed under Attribution 4.0 Noncommercialhttps://freesound.org/people/Erokia/sounds/586380/Christmas Bells by tripjazZ is licensed under CC0 Public Domain. https://freesound.org/people/tripjazz/sounds/664697/The Kendal Revellers 2015 ~.mp3 by TitusL108 licensed under Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

Ranger Bill is a Christian radio program from the 1950s, produced by Moody Radio. With over 200 episodes produced, Ranger Bill stars Miron Canaday as the title character and Stumpy Jenkins and Ed Ronne, Sr as Grey Wolf. The main character, Ranger Bill, is a forest ranger located in the town of Knotty Pine along the Rocky Mountains. The show describes the various tales of the adventures of Ranger Bill and his friends. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

When things seem dark, and despair sets in, the bells of Christmas and the message of hope can restore our faith.   Special musical presentation by Bruce Carroll.

Fr. Edward shares about the life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and reflects on his poem Christmas Bells.

One of my most favorite poems, turned Christmas carol, is "Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If you have only heard the song you may know it as "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". I hope you enjoy this reading of such a timeless poem. Merry Christmas everyone and have a Happy New Year!!! Support the show

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Thank YOU!!!I appreciate you so much for listening to another season of the podcast and for striving to keep the darkness at bay. My gift to you this season are the words of Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The music featured during the reading is O Holy Night by Bird Of Figment.Support the showIf you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You! Special Thanks To: @jasonthe29th - Logo Design @jacobjohnsontunes - Theme Music Pod Decks - Fast 5 Questions DISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :) *I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!

Christmas Bells are ringing and that can only mean one thing... It's time for a Very Terry Christmas! Genevieve Gaunt, Lady Penelope herself, joins us! Chris Dale eschews a secular holiday in favor of something more cultish in the Randomiser! Plus, we've got some other gubbins for your stocking! You won't want to miss this festive podcast!andr.sn/podcast

“Then pealed the bells more loud and deep;‘God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;  The Wrong shall fail;  The Right prevail;With peace on earth, good-will to men.'” So ends, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, Christmas Bells, written at a dark period in his own life, and the life of America – written in a time when his own personal darkness reflected the darkness around him and threatened to overwhelm him. The last two verses are a contrast, a portrayal of two different paths for dealing with the darkness: fear or faith, despair or hope, hate or love. Wrong and Right, War and Peace, Darkness and Light are ever locked in battle in our world, and in our own lives. And in every age and any circumstance, we have the choice as to which path we will pursue in response to this battle. Join us this week as we finish our exploration of Wadsworth's poem – which ends with the clear choice of faith, hope, and love. 

Episode 86 Merry Moog 2022 Vintage Holiday Music Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers Playlist Frank Luther with Zora Layman, “Christmas Bells” from Christmas In Song (1939 Decca). This is the original 78 RPM release featuring a vocal quartet, bells, and music played on the Hammond Novachord. 0:38 Frank Luther with Zora Layman, “Christmas Day in the Morning” from Christmas In Song (1958 Vocalion). This is a reissue of the 1939 release featuring a vocal quartet, Zora Layman, bells, and music played on the Hammond Novachord. The stereo is simulated. There are some nice moments for the Novachord on this record. 3:12 Paul Tanner, “Holiday on Saturn” from Music for Heavenly Bodies (1958 Omega). This rare disc features Tanner playing the Electro-theremin, an imitation of the Theremin that was a box with an audio oscillator inside and a rotary dial to control the pitch. Tanner, a renown studio musician and trombone player, later provided the sound of the Electro-theremin on the Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations (1966). 4:16 Greg Lake, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “I Believe In Father Christmas” from I Believe in Father Christmas (1995 Rhino). Produced by Keith Olsen; written by Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield; vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Greg Lake; Drums, Percussion, Carl Palmer; Hammond organ, Piano, Moog Synthesizer, Keith Emerson. This is the original version released in 1975 with a choir and Moog Modular. It differs significantly from the stripped-down mix, also included on this CD, originally appearing on Works Vol. 2 in 1977 and then later in 1994. Rhino Records was kind enough to package all of ELP's X-Mas related tunes onto a CD EP in 1995, from which this version comes. 3:34 Keith Emerson, “Troika (From Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kije Suite)” from The Christmas Album (1995 Rhino). This is the Prokofiev composition that Greg Lake adapted into “I Believe in Father Christmas.” Later on, Emerson released this interpretation of the Prokofiev piece on The Christmas Album” that appeared in the US in 1995. It doesn't appear on the original UK version in 1988. And again, this is taken from the nifty holiday CD EP also released in 1995 by Rhino. This album was made with instruments from Korg, Ensoniq, Alesis, and Opcode. 4:19 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by, Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:44 Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 4:46 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by, Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:52 Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Don wrote the original synthesized version of the NPR “All Things Considered” theme. It was created in his Electronic Studio of the University of Wisconsin. He used a Moog Modular Synthesizer plus a Fender Rhodes, Polymoog, and ARP string synthesizer and 16-track recorder. 1:02 Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 1:34 Douglas Leedy, “Good King Wenceslas” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Leedy was an American composer, performer and music scholar. He founded the electronic music studio at UCLA where he had access to both Moog Modular and Buchla synthesizers, and it was during this period from about 1969-71 that he was commissioned to create several albums of electronic music. His training as a minimalist and experimental composer always flavored his music with unexpected sounds and patterns. 3:05 Moog Machine, “O Holy Night” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1970 Columbia). Moog Modular Synthesizer. 2:43 Armen Ra (Armen Hovanesian), “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. Armen Ra is an American artist and performer of Iranian-Armenian descent. He plays Theremin. His music fuses Armenian folk music with modern instrumentation, along with melodic lounge standards and classical arias. 4:43 Don Voegeli, “Carol of the Drum” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1:01 Philippe Renaux, “Noël Blanc” (“White Christmas”) from We Wish You A Cosmic Christmas (1977 Sinus). Belgium. Minimoog, Arp Axe, Arp Soloist, EMS Synthesizer, Stringman Crumar, Fender Rhodes, Electronic Drums. 3:21 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by, Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:58 Joseph Byrd, “Carol of the Bells” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 1:12 Андрій Кок (Andriy Kok), “Небо І Земля” (“Heaven and Earth”) from Різдво На Галичині. Колядки (Christmas in Galicia. Christmas carols) (2006 Ліда). Folk singer, accordion and synth player Andriy Kok has recorded many albums of Ukrainian folk music in addition to a number of holiday songs and carols. 5:00 Douglas Leedy, “In Dulci Jubilo” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 1:14 Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Deck the Halls” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. He later turned his attention to audio ecology and the recording of nature sounds, particularly of animals. This very special Holiday recording is composed entirely of animal sounds. Some you'll recognize as the natural animal voices themselves. Others may sound like instruments, but they are actually digitally transformed animal sounds. Wild Sanctuary Productions invites you to enjoy a truly unique celebration of both the wild kingdom and Holiday Spirit. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (K 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. 8:12 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Freeman, and The Chicago Synthesizer-Rhythm Ensemble, John Tatgenhorst, “The Little Drummer Boy” from Turned On Christmas (1985 Columbia). Conductor, Paul Freeman; synthesizers, The Chicago Synthesizer-Rhythm Ensemble; Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Keyboards & Synthesizer Concepts: Ed Tossing; Electric Bass, Steve Rodby or Bob Lizik; Drums, Tom Tadke; Guitars, Ross Traut and Bill Ruppert; Percussion, Russ Knutson. 4:08 Montana Sextet, “Little Drummer Boy Jam” from Christmas Time Is Here (1987 Philly Sound Works). Arranged By, Conductor, Producer, Fender Rhodes, Piano, Cowbell, Shaker, Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer, Musser Vibraharp, Vincent Montana Jr.; Congas, Greg Peache Jarman; Guitar, Ronnie James; Snare Drum, Tenor And Bass Drum, Gene Leone. 8:46 Montana Sextet, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Christmas Time Is Here (1987 Philly Sound Works). Arranged By, Conductor, Producer, Fender Rhodes, Piano, Cowbell, Shaker, Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer, Musser Vibraharp, Vincent Montana Jr.; Congas, Greg Peache Jarman; Guitar, Ronnie James; Snare Drum, Tenor and Bass Drum, Gene Leone. 4:56 Mannheim Steamroller, “Good King Wenceslas” from Christmas (1984 American Gramaphone). Arranged, conducted, produced by, Chip Davis; Drums, Percussion, Soloist Recorder, Black Oak Hammered Dulcimer, Soprano Dulcian, Crumhorn, Bells, Vocals, Dry Ice, Chip Davis; Lute, Bass, Eric Hansen; Baldwin SD-10 Synthesizer, Harpsichord, Clavichord, Toy Piano, Prophet 5 Synthesizer, Fender Rhodes, Vocals, Bells, Jackson Berkey; Classical Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Ron Cooley; Flute, Willis Ann Ross; French Horn, David (High D) Kappy; Harp, Mary Walter; Oboe, Bobby Jenkins; Strings, Bill Ritchie, Grace Granata, Michael Strauss, Michelle Brill, Richard Altenbach, Richard Lohmann, Roxanne Adams, Wayne Anderson. 3:39 Don Voegeli, “Jingle Bells” long, short, and tag from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1:56 Don Voegeli, “Lully, Lullay - The Coventry Carol” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1:01 Fossergrim, “Ave Maria” (2020 Bandcamp). Fossegrim is billed as “Dungeon Synth music from the Adirondack Mountains.” In Scandinavian folklore, Fossergrim is is described as an exceptionally talented fiddler. No fiddles here. I think Fossergrim is one Ian Nichols of Albany, New York. Check out his Bandcamp presence. 3:54 Phillip Fraser, “Rub A Dub Christmas” from Rub-A-Dub Christmas (1985 Tuff Gong). Jamaican reggae recording for the holidays. Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, King Asher, Steely Johnson. 2:53 Phillip Fraser, “The Lord Will Provide” from Rub-A-Dub Christmas (1985 Tuff Gong). Jamaican reggae recording for the holidays. Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, King Asher, Steely Johnson. There is some crazy synth material on this track. Despite it being recorded in 1985, it sounds quite analog for a synth. 3:17 Unconditional Loathing, “Carol, with the bells” from Holiday Mood (2018 Bandcamp). Every artist dreams of releasing an album of hit holiday songs that will surprise the world and bring great wealth. This is not that album. But it is remarkably noisy and dark. Check out Unconditional Loathing, from Fargo North Dakota, on Bandcamp. Self-described as “A footnote in the history of Midwestern noise that refuses to completely go away.” 1:51 The Smurfs, “Deck the Halls” from Merry Christmas With The Smurfs (1983 Dureco Benelux). This album is in English from the Netherlands. 2:17 Vatto Lofi, “Holiday Lofi” from A Merry Lofi Christmas EP (2021 Bandcamp). Providing a low-fidelity tune for the holidays, but I don't know if “lofi” refers to the low-fidelity sound that is currently a thing (and it does sound like that) or is the actual name of this Icelandic musician. 2:21 Rotary Connection, “Silent Night” from Peace (1968 Cadet Concept). I think this holiday album from the famed psychedelic soul ensemble was perhaps only their second album. Produced by Charles Stepney and Marshall Chess, I've included this track not only because it features some crazy electric guitar but also because Minnie Riperton's five-1/2-octave vocal range could effectively imitate a Theremin, which begins in this track around 1:30 into it. In an interview I once heard her say that one of her childhood fascinations was imitating that “science fiction stuff” with her voice. Interestingly, Charles Stepney also included a Moog synthesizer, used sparingly, on some Rotary Connection tracks, but I've heard none on this album. Co-producer Marshall Chess often added Theremin to Rotary songs but this is not one of them. It's pure Ripperton. The Rotary Connection vocalists: Bobby Simms, Jim Donlinger, Jim Nyeholt, Minnie Riperton, Mitch Aliota, Sidney Barnes, Tom Donlinger; The studio band, Leader, David Chausow; Bill Bradley, electronic effects; guitar, Bobby Christian; bass, Louis Satterfield; bass, Phil Upchurch; bass vocals, Chuck Barksdale. 3:52 Klaus Wunderlich, “Sleigh Ride” from Multi Orchestral Organ Sound (1982 Teldec). Wunderlich was a prolific musician who mastered the Hammond Organ. Occasionally, he performed with a synthesizer and this track comes from an album not of holiday music but of various favorites, performed in the style of the original artists. This is a Leroy Anderson song arranged in the Anderson style. The MOOS (Multi Orchestral Organ Sound) was produced by the Wersi organ company in Germany. This organ/synth/drum machine hybrid was also known as the Wersi Galad and play both synth and traditional organ sounds. There is a current musician advocate for this instrument in Florian Hutter (listen to the next track), of Germany. 3:11 Florian Hutter, “Frosty the Snowman” privately released (2022 No Label). Florian is a living master of the vintage Wersi Delta and Atlantis synthesizer/organ hybrids with a built-in rhythm box. In recent years he has begun to release his music on Spotify. This is taken from the first or second day of his Christmas Special 2022 during which he releases a new tune every day. I don't normally feature tracks recorded from YouTube, but this was too good to pass by and it fits with the vintage music played in the previous track by Wunderlich. Check him out. 2:34 Edwin Hawkins, “The Christmas Song” from The Edwin Hawkins Christmas Album (1985 Birthright). Produced when the Yamaha DX-7 became the top selling synthesizer on the planet, this is a great example of its tidy, digital sound. Richard Smallwood, keyboards, synthesizer; Edwin Hawkins, keyboards, synthesizer; Joel Smith, Drums and Fender bass; Kenneth Nash, percussion. Sounds like one or two Yamaha DX-7s. 3:57 Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本龍), “Father Christmas” from Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (戦場のメ)(1983 Virgin). Music By, Composed By, Performer, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Our best wishes to Mr. Sakamoto who is suffering from Stage 4 cancer. In June he said, “Since I have made it this far in life, I hope to be able to make music until my last moment, like Bach and Debussy whom I adore.” 2:06 Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Ring Christmas Bells” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Not be confused with an album by the same name by The Moog Machine in 1969. Unnamed synthesizer programmed and performed by Bob Wehrman and John Bezjian. From Marina Del Rey in California. 1:46 Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. 2:54 Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 1:33 Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 2:14 Keith Emerson, Emerson Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” (live) from Pictures at an Exhibition (1972 Cotillion). A fitting reworking of Tchaikovsky arranged by Kim Fowley and performed live, Newcastle City Hall, 26 March 1971. Hammond C3 and L100 organs, Moog modular synthesizer, Minimoog, Clavinet, Keith Emerson; bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, Greg Lake; drums, percussion, Carl Palmer. "Nut Rocker", a rock adaptation of The Nutcracker originally arranged by Kim Fowley and recorded by B. Bumble and the Stingers in 1962. 3:48 Richie Havens, “End of the Season” from Alarm Clock (1970 Stormy Forest). A melancholic reflection on life from Mr. Havens, totally synthesized on the Moog Modular by Bob Margoleff. 3:32 Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Feliz Navidad” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (Kurzweil 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. Percussion on Feliz Navidad performed by Ben Leinbach. 5:37 Opening background music: Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by Jean-Jacques Perrey. 2:16 Moog Machine, “Twelve Days Of Christmas” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1970 Columbia). Arranged by Alan Foust; Synthesizer Tuner, Norman Dolph; Moog Modular Synthesizer, Kenny Ascher. 3:55 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Silent Night” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:52 Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.

Enjoy this playlist as you celebrate Advent with your family.

Frank Bello is up first. He talks about his solo LP - Then I'm Gone...why do a solo effort, why he didn't play the drums, and more. He tells me what people think it sounds like, and how writing and recording these tracks was similar to putting out his book. We discussed his uncle, and Anthrax drummer, Charlie Benante's role in the upcoming Pantera shows. He tells me about side project that Joey Belladonna is working on, the great voice that is John Bush...and lots more! Jeff Plate rounds out the show as the Trans Siberian Orchestra come to a town near you. We talk about rehearsals, spending time on the road away from family during the holidays, what he does the other ten months of the year, all while be distracted by something that's never happened to me in any interview I've ever done....but Jeff powers through.  -Meltdown- https://www.thefrankbello.com/ https://www.trans-siberian.com/ https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown/  

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark's newest movie called "Don't Forget I Love You." Listen as they share news and notes about the movie, what they liked, what they wished for, and a tweet that made Wendy regret what she said about Emilie Ullerup. Do you think Taylor's mom had any confidence in what she would be like when she turned 30? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel original movies each week, including this one called "Don't Forget I Love You" starring  Emilie Ullerup and Clayton James. News and Notes about "Don't Forget I Love You" This Hallmark original movie was filmed in Canada, including in the Squamish, British Columbia region and in Vancouver. The working title of this film was "Time Capsule Romance" and then "Romancing the Birthday Girl" before settling on "Don't Forget I Love You." The Capilano Suspension Bridge located in Vancouver was used on the last day of filming. Filmed in 2020, this movie was released in Hungary in April 2021 before debuting on the Hallmark Channel in the United States on January 22, 2022. What is this Hallmark Movie About? From HallmarkChannel.com: On her birthday, Taylor opens a time capsule left by her deceased mother, which contains a list of challenges forcing her out of her comfort zone and opening her up to the possibility of love. What Has Emilie Ullerup Been In? Emilie Ullerup has most recently been seen in "Brazen" which is a 2022 movie streaming on Netflix starring Alyssa Milano and Sam Page (Richard from "The Bold Type" and the 2021 Hallmark movie "One Summer"). Ullerup plays Kathleen and Desiree. As far as Hallmark movies and series, in recent years Ullerup has starred in "Chesapeake Shores," "Love & Glamping," "Winter Castle," and "Christmas Bells are Ringing." How Bad Was the Green Screen in this Movie? 10/10 Do Not Recommend Taylor @EmilieUllerup and Josh's @claytonJChitty road trip looked like fun!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled reviews series for Adventures in Odyssey Album 71 to usher in our review of "The Christmas Bells" from Album 70. The team discusses the showcasing of actors' talents throughout the series and analyzes some of the dialog from the script. In addition, Wilson Knox's recent premonitions and the role of prophecy are up for discussion. Ring the bells of Christmas and join us for this edition of the podcast.

CW: This episode contains violent descriptions, adult language, a Christmas massacre, and far too much Creed. Guest GM Jeff Stormer joins us for the First Annual Villains Holiday Takeover! We play a special Christmas edition of Jeff's hit game Mission: Accomplished, and introduce new villains and a new villain organization out to steal Christmas.This episode starred:Ashton Lorelle as WulfJustin Allen as Tom G. Dance aka CardinalShawn Delp as Sacred Text HumanBen Wallis as Candi KainAnd our Guest GM for 2021: Jeff StormerMission Accomplished is a publicly available tabletop roleplaying game created by Jeff Stormer and can be found on itch.io.This episode featured the songs: Father Christmas by Roy Santiago and can be found on the Christmas Candy from the Netherlands compilation album. It also featured the song Christmas Bells by Alena Smirnova and can be found on the album Musical Menu.

-- By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on February 27, 1807 in Portland, Maine while the area was still a part of Massachusetts. Henry was the second of 8 children and his mother was the descendent of Richard Warren, a passenger of the Mayflower. He studied at both Bowdoin College and Harvard College. At the age of 13, he published his first poem in the Portland Gazette in November 1820. At Bowdoin College Longfellow began a life long friendship with (yet to be) renowned American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. After college, Longfellow spent a significant amount of time in Europe before delving into his immensely successful writing career. Christmas Bells was published in his 1863 poetry collection Tales of a Wayside Inn. Longfellows life is well documented and we will be revisiting his background in future episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-fennell6/support

Budtender Mel fills in for NJ Weedman on the Reefer Raffle again and updates you on what's going on at The Joint. Watch to see if you won. Follow NJ Weedman at Sea on his Facebook page and anywhere you follow the Joint of Miami. Comedy Night is back December 15th at 8 - 10 PM join in Improv, Stand-up Comedy and wild other things! For more late night hump comedy go to latenighthump.com/shows If you want to be a guest on the podcast, DM NJ Weedman and get in touch. Hookah Thursdays every Thursday Night at The Joint of Trenton Follow NJ Weedman's Joint on FB for full events listings. Check out the Joint of Miami opening in July in the Wynwood Arts District 2010 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33127 Follow the joint on Facebook and Instagram at @njweedmans_joint @thejointofmiami Find the Joint of Miami at https://thejointofmiami.com Come through to NJ Weedman's joint every day from Noon - 10 PM (except on event nights you can come later to events) NJ Weedman is even offering up promotional deals for anyone willing to defend his name on Reddit. The weed speaks for itself. I'm still high from the hit of the joint I took at the beginning of this description. What else do you need to know? NJ Weedman, Ed Forchion, has fought for the legalization of marijuana for over three decades. He spent over 1200 days in prison fighting for the right to smoke and sell weed dating back to the 90s. Now that cannabis is legal in over half of America, NJ Weedman welcomes you to Get On The Cannabus. Listen to weekly episodes every Tuesday and live from NJ Weedman's Joint in Trenton, NJ on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Monday at 6 PM EST as NJ Weedman talks to Marijuana icons and up-and-coming weedtrepreneurs. Light up your joint and inhale your bongs, this is going to be a heady potcast, man. If you can't beat them, join them? Well sort of. New Jersey's most vocal adversary of the state's new legislation, which legalizes 'regulated cannabis' while still criminalizing marijuana, has found a clause for inclusion. Celebrate the official opening of his Citizen's Dispensaryon January 1, 2021 at his storefront location, directly across the street from Trenton City Hall. Pot, as cannabis is affectionately called by longtime supporters, officially becomes legal on January 1, 2021 in New Jersey, and with no set guidelines in place for implementation, Forchion is looking to plant his seeds firmly in the Garden State's new legalization soil. Comedy Nights the first, second and third Wednesday of the month 8 - 10 PM | Masked | Socially Distant | Backyard Produced by Jordan Fried | William "Munk" Saunders In Conjunction with Hamilton Radio and Late Night Hump Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-the-cannabus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-on-the-cannabus/support

This week on Anyway… We ask the question When do you decorate for Christmas?We pull out our tubs, unpack the decorations, and dismantle our mantles. We then deal with supply chain issues and suffer from living room FOMO and later we give out our amateur gift givers guide for hostess gifts to give.  So, If you have a formal dining room that is so formal that no one is allowed to enter, then You are in the right place and we're happy to have you.   SPONSOR ALERT! Have you all checked out Orphintage yet?! This is an amazing company that specializes in finding you the perfect vintage shirt, whether it is for you or the perfect gift for a friend.  Ali and Cassie are both recipients of a rare and vintage shirt from Orphintage so we give our full endorsement of this amazing company.  When you type in the code, Anyway, at check out, you will receive a 15% off your order.  So, please visit at the link below. www.Orphintage.com

Ryan discusses all the secular and Christian objections to celebrating the Christmas season. He defends the position that it is good and proper for Christians to celebrate the miraculous event of the Messiah's birth. BONUS: Ryan defends the oneness of God from the perspective of Christ's birth. All this information is based on the original article Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? This episode features two poems: A Christmas Carol by Christina Rossetti and Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which most recognize in song form I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostolicvoice/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apostolicvoice/support