Podcasts about Coventry Carol

Alles unschuldig unterm Weihnachtsbaum? Beim genauen Hinhören zeigt sich manchmal, dass die Lieder nicht so weihnachtlich sind, wie sie klingen. So auch beim „Coventry Carol“.

After surveying all of the available new Christmas and holiday themed music that I could find, I came up with a tidy playlist of nine noteworthy songs to share here in an episode that departs from our usual artist interview format. Here, we play full songs in several sets, with some back stories on each artist and song. Ranging from the elegant, folky take on “Coventry Carol” by The Milk Carton Kids to country leaning Americana in “Layaway Momma” from Adam Chaffins, to previous Southern Songs and Stories guest The Get Right Band and other fellow western NC artists, this episode celebrates an array of styles and perspectives on the season. With list in hand, little Joey Kendrick sits happily on Santa's lap across from sister Leigh, who ponders the validity of the this oddly formal and forced tradition. Circa 1976. Included here is a special from Christmas past, from my days producing the radio show What It Is on public radio WNCW, with founding panelists Jeff Eason and Fred Mills. We celebrated Jeff's life and many contributions to music and journalism after his passing in 2018 on this podcast, in the episode “Remembering Jeff Eason”. Following the music portion of this episode, we take you back fifteen years, to a time when What It Is was just two years old. You will hear a younger version of me (with a cold) talking by phone with Jeff and Fred in two short episodes, detailing some of our favorite holiday music as well as the Christmas and holiday music we would love to do without. Songs heard in this episode: Dulci Ellenberger “Colorful Christmas”Ana Egge “Silver Bells Ring” John Doyle and Mick McAuley “Gleann na-Ean”The Get Right Band “Christmas As A Kid”The Pinkerton Raid, “Happy XMas (War Is Over)”, from Winter Songs By Other PeopleAdam Chaffins “Layaway Momma” JD Clayton “Your Favorite Christmas Song” The Milk Carton Kids “Coventry Carol”, from Christmas In A Minor KeyJenn Grant “Bells Are Ringing”Thanks for listening! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice, so easy! You can find us on Apple here, and Spotify here — hundreds more episodes and many hundreds more artists await you. From there it takes just a moment to give us a top rating, and where it is an option, a review! It makes a great difference because the more top reviews and ratings we get, the more visible we become to everyone on those platforms, which means that more people just like you connect with artists like The Get Right Band, Dulci Ellenberger, John Doyle, and literally hundreds more we have profiled that are at your fingertips. Speaking of Silas Durocher and The Get Right Band, their episode from 2023 stands the test of time, and you can find that by looking up “Psychedelia in the Carolinas Then and Now With The Get Right Band and Ken Friedman” on southernsongsandstories.com, as well as the search feature on your podcast platform of choice. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks also to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs — you can link to his music here. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

In Episode 25, Antonia and Kate begin the year's ending and the new liturgical year's beginning by beginning at the end and working backwords. They discuss embodiment in place, geographical and historical map-making, whether Michael Donaghy has presented his dearest with a successful love poem or a clever failure, and land with a leap into the gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent. Music: a setting of the Coventry Carol by Sufjan Stevens and Marla Hansen Florilegium is a programme on Radio Maria which seeks to weave together liturgy, literature and gardening in rambling, hopefully fruitful ways. It is written and presented by Kate Banks and Antonia Shack. You can follow them on SubStack at substack.com/@florilegiumpodcast About the Creators Antonia leads a patchwork life with jobs including but not limited to mother, book designer, editor, actor and teacher. She and Kate began discussing poetry, liturgy and gardening at the Willibrord Fellowship reading group in London and are delighted to be continuing these conversations on Radio Maria. Kate is a teacher of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, with a particularly keen regard for the poet and artist David Jones around whom many of her studies and her teaching-subjects have been based. She also briefly worked as a gardener in London, though she now lives with her little boy on the river Exe in Devon. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

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.  

What are we trying to illuminate in our lives with Trataka ~ Candle: Coventry Carol (Instrumental cover by YANTA)

Solo Ensemble, Stephen Main, Piedmont Community Church, Piedmont, California

The Observer makes an ultimatum. Huge Holiday sales! America does the Holiday different. The Naughty go North.The fifth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Content Warnings: Gun Violence, Implied Harm of ChildrenWritten by Cameron Suey & PurpurinaProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaEdited by Cameron SueyThe EnsemblePhil van HestNathaniel LeighKatie SkovholtJoshua KellyPurpurinaCaitlin EveKyle GouldJoseph FaradayJason SmithScott RichersonMeredith GoldsmithRosemary ThorneRae WitteKC GreenAmber CarrJess O'BrienJack GrigoliDaniel ProfetaKeano RaubunCohen EdenfieldArt by Karrin FletcherAdditional Music Supervision by Katie SkovholtPsychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)Featured Vocalist - Katie SkovholtTranscripts available at observableradio.comSpecial Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners.The following music was used for this media project:Christmas Tape Lo Fi, Christmas Magic, and Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoogIn the Bleak Midwinter by Alejandro Arvizu's SoundsVendi Emanuel Cincinnati Camerata and Queen City BronzeHoliday Weasel by Kevin MacLeodSnowflakes by Agnese ValmaggiaHoliday Shimmer And Shine by Justin Allan ArnoldYa Vienen Los Reyes Magos, Metal Version (Villancico) by DavidKBDCoventry Carol by Lawrence SheardSanta Claus Is Not Coming To Town by Alexander NakaradaThe Remnant and Nowhere by Tim KuligHoliday Gift Packages V1 by Lilo SoundFor further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at:https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a05-the-holidayAdditional Resources:https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community-resources/help-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/https://gunresponsibility.org/resources/Stick around after the credits for a look at The Pensive Tower, a high fantasy podcast from Scroll and Dagger Observable Radio is listener supported. To find out how you can contribute, and learn more about the production, join us on patreon.com/observableradio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team at Down Time is taking some down time for the holidays, and we're using this opportunity to share a couple of episodes from Rhody Radio. First up, we have an episode presented by Liz Gotauco. You may remember Liz from Episode 175 of Down Time, when she introduced us to her TikTok channel, F*cked Up Fairy Tales. In this episode of Rhody Radio, she offers some spooky Christmas stories served up in her signature style. Enjoy! Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! – Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Looking for less merry and more macabre in your Yuletide stories? Liz Gotauco AKA ⁠Cosbrarian⁠ is here to help! By day Liz is the children's librarian at Cumberland Public Library, but by night she is a storyteller for adults, best known for her comedic series ⁠"F*cked Up Fairy Tales" on TikTok⁠. With a passion for strong women leads, marginalized voices, salacious stories, and surprising plot elements, Liz reminds grown-ups to take a break and imagine. We hope you enjoy this collection of eerie stories from around the world, sure to put an extra chill in even the darkest winter night. Story sources and further reading: ⁠“Frau Perchta, the Belly-Slitter” by Bone and Sickle⁠ ⁠“Meet the Thirteen Yule Lads, Iceland's Own Mischievous Santa Clauses” by Smithsonian Mag⁠ ⁠“Why Iceland's Christmas Witch Is Much Cooler (and Scarier) Than Krampus” via Smithsonian Mag⁠ ⁠“Hans Von Trotha” via Wikipedia⁠ ⁠“The Evil Butcher” via the St. Nicholas Center⁠ ⁠Ginevra, or, The old oak chest, a Christmas story by Susan Wallace (1894)⁠ ⁠“The Legend of the Mistletoe Bough” via Wikipedia⁠ ⁠“The Romance of Certain Old Clothes” by Henry James (1868)⁠ “Secrets of the Old Oak Trunk” is an original short story by Liz Gotauco, November 2023 Music: ⁠“The Demons Dance on Christmas Eve” by melodyayresgriffiths⁠ ⁠“Coventry Carol” by Chillmore⁠ ⁠“A Christmas Tale” by lena_orsa⁠ ⁠“Our Love is Here to Stay” performed by Gracenotes in 2011, featuring Charles Wizon on violin, Lou Messana on guitar and Al Cardillo on bass⁠ ⁠“Gray Cuckoo Christmas Background Music” by Oleksii Kaplunskyi⁠ ⁠“In the Bleak Midwinter” by Julius H.

We begin with today's O Antiphon, sung by the Dominicans again. Listen to this week's episode of the Liturgical Looking Glass as we look at Christmas and beyond. Here's what we heard: 1. O Rex Gentium, sung by the Dominican Friars 2. Rorate Caeli, sung by the choir of King's College 3. There is no Rose, by Paul Hillier and sung by Theatre of Voices 4. Adam Lay Ybounden, sung by the Cambridge Singers 5. Eya martyr Stephane, by La Reverdie 6. Sans Day Carol by Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band 7. Coventry Carol by the Vienna Boy's Choir 8. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, sung by the Cambridge Singers

Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Looking for less merry and more macabre in your Yuletide stories? Liz Gotauco AKA Cosbrarian is here to help! By day Liz is the children's librarian at Cumberland Public Library, but by night she is a storyteller for adults, best known for her comedic series "F*cked Up Fairy Tales" on TikTok. With a passion for strong women leads, marginalized voices, salacious stories, and surprising plot elements, Liz reminds grown-ups to take a break and imagine. We hope you enjoy this collection of eerie stories from around the world, sure to put an extra chill in even the darkest winter night. Story sources and further reading: “Frau Perchta, the Belly-Slitter” by Bone and Sickle “Meet the Thirteen Yule Lads, Iceland's Own Mischievous Santa Clauses” by Smithsonian Mag “Why Iceland's Christmas Witch Is Much Cooler (and Scarier) Than Krampus” via Smithsonian Mag “Hans Von Trotha” via Wikipedia “The Evil Butcher” via the St. Nicholas Center Ginevra, or, The old oak chest, a Christmas story by Susan Wallace (1894) “The Legend of the Mistletoe Bough” via Wikipedia “The Romance of Certain Old Clothes” by Henry James (1868) “Secrets of the Old Oak Trunk” is an original short story by Liz Gotauco, November 2023 Music: “The Demons Dance on Christmas Eve” by melodyayresgriffiths “Coventry Carol” by Chillmore “A Christmas Tale” by lena_orsa “Our Love is Here to Stay” performed by Gracenotes in 2011, featuring Charles Wizon on violin, Lou Messana on guitar and Al Cardillo on bass “Gray Cuckoo Christmas Background Music” by Oleksii Kaplunskyi “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Julius H. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhodyradio/message

The Coventry Carol and In Dulci Jubilo are songs that are still sung at this time of the year.  Curiously, despite their medieval roots, these tunes remained popular throughout Protestant Elizabethan England, a period when there was a complete overhaul of music in church and what it was expected to do. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr Jonathan Willis to explore the complex effects of the Reformation on music in England.This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code TUDORS. Sign up now for your 14-day free trial here > You can take part in our listener survey here >

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.  

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stmargaretsprestwich.com/2023/02/28/the-coventry-carol-2/

During 12 days after Christmas, allow me 2 Soothe you 2 Sleep as I relax you by singing 3 verses of this sad lament, about innocent babies, Luly Lulay (The Coventry Carol), sung acapella, by yours truly. Blessings

Please enjoy the release of Chris Marchand's latest Christmas song recording "Coventry Carol," along with an excerpt from an extended conversation Chris and Sean had about sad Christmas songs.You can purchase and download Chris' song along with his other music here: https://chrismarchand.bandcamp.com/track/coventry-carolHis album Gentle Spacemakers which consists of songs featured on the podcast is available on all streaming platforms.You can read the article "On the Importance of Sad Christmas Songs" here.If you want to here the full extended sad Christmas song conversation between Chris and Sean you can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

A Tudor Christmas would have probably featured as much singing as we have today, if not more, and surprisingly many of the carols would have been the same: In Dulci Jubilo, The Coventry Carol, Gabriel's message were among the yuletide hits that would have resounded through Tudor era churches.In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Lisa Colton, Professor of Musicology and Head of the Department of Music at the University of Liverpool.Music credits: Pastime with Good Company performed by Jay BrittonCoventry CarolThere Is No Rose of Such Virtue performed by Guildford Cathedral ChoirThis Is The Record of John performed by Guildford Cathedral ChoirMarvel Not, Joseph performed by University of Surrey Chamber ChoirThis episode was edited by Aidan Lonergan and Joseph Knight, and produced by Elena Guthrie & Rob Weinberg. For more Not Just The Tudors content, subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter here >If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to Android > or Apple store > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Jessica Graham, professional Christmas caroler, for a festive episode where we talk about the history of some of our favorite Christmas carols. -----Jessica's Favorite Christmas Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0xCyr5KMIaozHRSTmNeeAm?si=BOqXWZjrRUaGH9senTdFiQ I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: https://open.spotify.com/track/19DwahT836F4wDRQE7ntaD?si=6b331359f26846e5 O Holy Night: https://open.spotify.com/track/6JY1Bv099vhkeAHuSjNlQJ?si=35e89055d13c4169 The Coventry Carol: https://open.spotify.com/track/1rYq11AeKgHrsctrXzfAC8?si=00eaee19298440f6 Good Christian Men, Rejoice: https://open.spotify.com/track/3hzSnGMHy5bGIvN8Kf9DH0?si=1003aa4ebafd4722A behind the scenes look at what we value and why it matters here at Foothill Church in Glendora, California. https://foothill.church/footnotes 

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.

Singer / Songwriter, Kelly Brown, produces the Local Honey Holiday Mix, her eclectic, long-running holiday show she considers a "gift" and a "party" for all involved. Musicians and fans alike have been an integral part of what makes this show so successful, as it really is a magical affair of talent and camaraderie. The spirit of the season is alive and well in Kelly's capable and creative hands...and voice. Become a Premium Subscriber and get a bonus episode of The Naked Vibes Show every month! Go “backstage” with us as Kelly & I prep for the Local Honey Holiday Mix this month. Your subscription helps me create the show and I'm grateful for your support. Every year, for 13 years, I've had the privilege to be a part of an amazing eclectic holiday show produced by my sister, Kelly Brown. And, I thought I'd make December a month of sharing some behind-the-scenes from the show, because it touches on a lot of things - the business of creating a successful, long-running show and what it takes to do that as an entrepreneur. The leadership skills involved in wrangling a bunch of musicians, though they're all top-notch professionals, is a feat, as we're talking about pulling together a bunch of individual entrepreneurial souls to collaborate in a concentrated amount of time in order to make magic happen. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Kelly. Show Notes:**Links to songs will be updated later today. 3:15 - Sisters! 3:40 - Introduction of Kelly Brown, Artist & Producer of The Local Honey Holiday Mix. Kelly talks about what has been the driving force for her to continue producing such a time and labor intensive show for thirteen years. She considers it a gift to work and play with such talented, well-known artists. 6:30 - The inception of the show in 2006 and the way it has evolved into a tradition for many fans who have made the show a part of their holiday tradition year after year. 7:29 - Prior to the live show, we got so tired of hearing the same tired versions of Christmas songs, we finally recorded our first holiday CD. 8:24 - Frankly Scarlet's recording of "Coventry Carol" was included on a compilation of holiday songs from Deep Ellum bands. 8:39 - Kelly purchased Pro Tools and learned it while recording the CD. Musicians loved being a part of it because the songs were joyful. Then, great producers like David Castell could come in and mix it. It's been one of our most loved music offerings. 11:12 - Kelly talks about the process of making the decisions necessary to launch a large production and holiday music event. The first year, she collapsed from fatigue and learned a major lesson about pacing! 13:04 - SONG: “If We Make It Through December” - Local Honey from Jingle CD/music compilation - Get it on Apple Music 16:45 - Kelly talks about the choice to record “If We Make It Through December”. She tells a fun story about starting the process with Kenny Withrow (New Bohemians), going through a snow storm, adding Hunter Hendrickson to the mix, then cutting her favorite lick with her Telecaster. Reggie Rueffer's fiddle tops it off. 19:30 - Kelly's Wire-Fox Terrier, Winston, joins in the conversation. 20:04 - Having fun with great players capable of pulling off the Western swing the song calls for. Playing live with Chad Rueffer and Reggie Rueffer. 21:18 - Our first holiday CD, Rejoice, includes my favorite holiday song to perform - “Holiday Cheer”. Kelly talks about how the song was born out of her work as a session singer, writing and recording for her client, The National Cheerleader Association, and their performance at the Hula Bowl. 23:30 - A Carpenter's song started as a jingle and became a huge hit. Lots of silly mayhem ensues in this segment. 26:14 - SONG: “Holiday Cheer” (Live) - from the Jingle CD/music compilation - Get it on Apple Music 31:04 - The choice to record a song that I don't like. Kelly doesn't like it either! So…why?

Singer / Songwriter, Kelly Brown, produces the Local Honey Holiday Mix, her eclectic, long-running holiday show she considers a "gift" and a "party" for all involved. Musicians and fans alike have been an integral part of what makes this show so successful, as it really is a magical affair of talent and camaraderie. The spirit of the season is alive and well in Kelly's capable and creative hands...and voice. Become a Premium Subscriber and get a bonus episode of The Naked Vibes Show every month! Go “backstage” with us as Kelly & I prep for the Local Honey Holiday Mix this month. Your subscription helps me create the show and I'm grateful for your support. Every year, for 13 years, I've had the privilege to be a part of an amazing eclectic holiday show produced by my sister, Kelly Brown. And, I thought I'd make December a month of sharing some behind-the-scenes from the show, because it touches on a lot of things - the business of creating a successful, long-running show and what it takes to do that as an entrepreneur. The leadership skills involved in wrangling a bunch of musicians, though they're all top-notch professionals, is a feat, as we're talking about pulling together a bunch of individual entrepreneurial souls to collaborate in a concentrated amount of time in order to make magic happen. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Kelly. Show Notes:**Links to songs will be updated later today. 3:15 - Sisters! 3:40 - Introduction of Kelly Brown, Artist & Producer of The Local Honey Holiday Mix. Kelly talks about what has been the driving force for her to continue producing such a time and labor intensive show for thirteen years. She considers it a gift to work and play with such talented, well-known artists. 6:30 - The inception of the show in 2006 and the way it has evolved into a tradition for many fans who have made the show a part of their holiday tradition year after year. 7:29 - Prior to the live show, we got so tired of hearing the same tired versions of Christmas songs, we finally recorded our first holiday CD. 8:24 - Frankly Scarlet's recording of "Coventry Carol" was included on a compilation of holiday songs from Deep Ellum bands. 8:39 - Kelly purchased Pro Tools and learned it while recording the CD. Musicians loved being a part of it because the songs were joyful. Then, great producers like David Castell could come in and mix it. It's been one of our most loved music offerings. 11:12 - Kelly talks about the process of making the decisions necessary to launch a large production and holiday music event. The first year, she collapsed from fatigue and learned a major lesson about pacing! 13:04 - SONG: “If We Make It Through December” - Local Honey from Jingle CD/music compilation - Get it on Apple Music 16:45 - Kelly talks about the choice to record “If We Make It Through December”. She tells a fun story about starting the process with Kenny Withrow (New Bohemians), going through a snow storm, adding Hunter Hendrickson to the mix, then cutting her favorite lick with her Telecaster. Reggie Rueffer's fiddle tops it off. 19:30 - Kelly's Wire-Fox Terrier, Winston, joins in the conversation. 20:04 - Having fun with great players capable of pulling off the Western swing the song calls for. Playing live with Chad Rueffer and Reggie Rueffer. 21:18 - Our first holiday CD, Rejoice, includes my favorite holiday song to perform - “Holiday Cheer”. Kelly talks about how the song was born out of her work as a session singer, writing and recording for her client, The National Cheerleader Association, and their performance at the Hula Bowl. 23:30 - A Carpenter's song started as a jingle and became a huge hit. Lots of silly mayhem ensues in this segment. 26:14 - SONG: “Holiday Cheer” (Live) - from the Jingle CD/music compilation - Get it on Apple Music 31:04 - The choice to record a song that I don't like. Kelly doesn't like it either! So…why?

John Metcalfe's new holiday album, Carols Without Words. Metcalfe composed ten stunning new orchestral arrangements of holiday classics, incorporating his signature blend of instrumental melodies and ambient electronica, and recorded them at Abbey Road Studios in September 2022. The selected carols include classics such as Silent Night, Coventry Carol, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, and more, closing with an upbeat version of the 16th-century carol Gaudete, featuring a virtuosic violin solo played by Britten Sinfonia leader Thomas Gould.Purchase the music (without talk) at:Carols Without Words (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store)Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @CMDHedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you!Donate (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com This album is broadcasted with the permission of Katy Salomon representing Primo Artists.

What can a town full of dead babies teach us about our day? | Candle Coventry Carol (ACUNA)

Title: The Coventry Carol Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Christmas Eve Service Date: December 24, 2021 Summary: The infants surrounding the birth of Christ, those who were martyred by Herod the Great. While joy and gladness fill the Christmas carols, there is the weeping and sadness of “Rachel weeping” for those who will be killed by Herod. Scripture: Matthew 2:16–19a Length:

Celebrating the second day of Christmas in words, music and reflections.  The children of Marown Primary School, assisted by their teacher Mrs Jacqueline Shirtliff, share a selection of poems on different aspects of the Christmas story. Church leaders - Anglican Bishop Peter and senior priest in the Roman Catholic Church on the Island, Monsignor John Devine - both reflect on celebrating Christmas at the end of a particularly challenging year - and there's great music, too! As this is the Feast of St Stephen, when good King Wenceslas went out in the winter weather to give alms to a beggar, the hymn celebrating his holy and selfless life is a definite choice  today, alongside Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by The Priests, The Candle Song by Graham Kendrick and a Manx translation of The Coventry Carol by Cliogaree Twoaie - and listen out for a little bit of fun at the end, from Joseph Jennings and Santa Claws ..... If you'd like to request a favourite hymn or carol or if you have news for the Notice Board just email me on judithley@manxradio.com

Welcome to the Carols of Christmas. Each day leading up to Christmas, I talk about a particular Christmas carol, explaining some of the history and background behind the carol, and then finally, I will sing a verse of it for you. Some will be familiar and some probably not, but they all point us toward the true reason for the season: our Savior Jesus Christ. If you want to learn more about the history of songs other than Christmas songs, please visit my other podcast “Songs for All Seasons.” https://open.spotify.com/show/0XOKDFCzzO8GuG7RDUQxUr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-young37/support

Merry Christmas to One and All from Nomad Podcast.  In this devotional episode, Fr Azariah France Williams recalls the story of Viraj Mendis, who sought sanctuary in the UK from Sri Lanka. He lived for several years in a room in the Church of the Ascension, in Hulme, Manchester, being protected by the community. In 1989, the police raided the church and he was forcibly deported. This episode also features the poet and artist Steve Beal. And David Benjamin Blower performs the medieval traditional Christmas carol, Coventry Carol. Show Notes → Nomad is able to produce episodes like this one because a group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our supporters gain access to the Nomad community - which manifests as Nomad Book Club and The Beloved Listener Lounge - and bonus episodes, such as Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our Patreon page and our own members page to donate. You might also want to have a look at our blog, which we use to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast listeners. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map and our Nomad Gathering Facebook page, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

Originally published as episode 59 on December 21, 2019, this popular episode is being rerun in a slightly improved version. This is a love letter to the great English Christmas carols, from “There Is No Rose” to “The Boar's Head”. Did you know that not just any Christmas song is a carol? The true carol, in all its earthy splendor, is a distinctive product of the Catholic middle ages. Yet our forefathers didn't limit caroling to Christmas: they wrote carols for every season of the year covering the entire story of our Redemption, not to mention secular topics at times. This episode explores the origin of carols in England, their cultural meaning, and how they were suppressed by the Puritans and were revived in modern times. And of course, you'll hear a lot of great music throughout, ranging from historically informed performance to modern arrangements! Links Erik Routley, The English Carol https://www.amazon.com/English-Carol-Erik-Routley/dp/0837169895 Andrew Gant, The Carols of Christmas https://www.amazon.com/Carols-Christmas-Celebration-Surprising-Favorite/dp/0718031520 All music in this episode used with permission from the recording artist and/or label. Agincourt Carol, Alamire https://www.amazon.com/Deo-Gracias-Anglia-Alamire/dp/B008L1GZUO Nowell sing we both all and some, Quire Cleveland https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/quirecleveland2 Gabriel From Heaven's King, Quire Cleveland https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/quirecleveland2 A Virgin Most Pure, Stairwell Carolers https://www.stairwellcarollers.com/en/o-magnum-mysterium/ Coventry Carol, Harry Christophers and the Sixteen, available on the CORO record label at https://thesixteenshop.com/ Bedfordshire May Carol, Shirley Collins https://mainlynorfolk.info/shirley.collins/records/withinsound.html Remember O Thou Man, The King's Singers https://www.amazon.com/Remember-O-Thou-Man/dp/B073JZN754 Wassail (Gloucestershire Wassail, arr. Vaughan Williams), Quire Cleveland https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/quirecleveland4 Green Growth the Holly, Early Music New York—Frederick Renz, Director https://www.earlymusicny.org/a-renaissance-christmas My Dancing Day, Robert Shaw Chorale https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Angels-Christmas-Hymns-Carols/dp/B000003D0G Drive the Cold Winter Away, Owain Phyfe and the New World Renaissance Band https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/nwrb In the Bleak Midwinter, Quire Cleveland https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/quirecleveland2 Lullay My Liking (Holst), HSVPA Madrigal Singers (Houston, TX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw81DCQ3HhI A Hymn to the Virgin (Britten), VOCES8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077GC4QVT/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp There is no rose, Quire Cleveland https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/quirecleveland2 Thanks to all, but especially to Ross W. Duffin for his generosity with Quire Cleveland's back catalogue! Also recommended: A Waverly Consort Christmas: From East Anglia to Appalachia https://www.amazon.com/Waverly-Consort-Christmas-Anglia-Appalachia/dp/B000002SRK Other non-famous carols mentioned: Seven Virgins (The Leaves of Life); This Endris Night; Tempus adest floridum (Good King Wenceslas); Kingsfold (I heard the voice of Jesus say); The Cherry Tree Carol; Masters In This Hall; The Golden Carol; Snow in the Street; New Prince, New Pomp This podcast is a production of CatholicCulture.org. If you like the show, please consider supporting us! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio

Some Light in Darkness dlr LexIcon We are thrilled to bring you a series of four of Tim's very special Monday Morning Music sessions. He will introduce music which he has enjoyed during Lockdown – and some Christmas music too. These sessions took place in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. If you would like further suggestions by Tim, see last year's Darkness to Light booklet featuring Tim's recommendations: https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/events-and-news/library-news/darkness-light-recommended-listening-tim-thurston dlr Libraries are enormously grateful for the many CD donations Tim Thurston has given to dlr LexIcon for all to borrow and enjoy. Uploaded at dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire on Thursday 16 December 2021. Some Light in Darkness Monday Morning Music with Tim Thurston 13 Dec 2021 Anon. Puer Natus Est. Theatre of Voices – Paul Hillier. Harmonia Mundi HMU807565. John Sheppard. Verbum Caro. Stile Antico. Harmonia Mundi HMU807517. Giovanni Gabrieli. Quem Vidistis Pastores. Gabrieli Consort and Players – Paul McCreesh. DARCHIV 471333=2. Johann Sebastian Bach. Jauchzet – from Christmas Oratorio. Hanover Boys Choir – Jorg Breiding. Rondeau ROP5003 DVD. Francis Poulenc. 4 Motets Pour Le Temps de Noel. Rias Kammerchor – Hans-Christoph Rademann. Harmonia Mundi HMC902170. Anon - Trad. In Dulci Jubilo, Coventry Carol, Gaudete. The Gesualdo Six – Owain Park. Signum Hyperion CDA68299. Harold Darke, Elizabeth Poston. In the Bleak Midwinter, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree. Merton College, Oxford – Benjamin Nicholas. Delphian DCD34192. If anyone has any questions or comments, Tim will be delighted to respond from timthurston1610@gmail.com A Gloria listener has persuaded RTÉ to make available many of past Gloria programmes. They may be found at https://www.rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/gloria/episodes/?page=1

Day 16 of our advent reflection, brought to you by Gillian Pomering ---- Music: Coventry Carol, Salvation Army Songsters Digitally transmitted under licence: CCL 478026 and 21126816

Following traditional Holiday music back to its roots, Blackmore's Night, (Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore) approach Christmas songs with their own unique styling. On November 19th, 2021, they will celebrate the holidays with the relaunch of their classic album Winter Carols, available as a high-quality 2CD Digipak Edition and digital album (earMUSIC). Originally released in 2006, this 2021 version has been carefully remastered and contains these four tracks that were previously unavailable in this format: “Here We Come A-Caroling”, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”, “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” and “Silent Night”. Additionally, Winter Carols includes a remastered version of their timeless Christmas single “Christmas Eve”. A brand-new song, “Coventry Carol”, is an English Christmas carol dating back to the 16th century with additional lyrics by award-winning lyricist / vocalist Candice Night and new musical arrangements by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Mastering the mix of Rock and Folk elements, Blackmore's Night have always perfected the art of creating music for family, friends, and fans to come together and celebrate. Winter Carols provides the perfect backdrop for the holiday season. Please welcome vocalist/lyricist, multi-instrumentalist for the traditional folk rock project Blackmore's Night  and wife of legendary British guitarist Ritchie Blackmore CANDICE NIGHT to Interviewing the Legends … PURCHASE BLACKMORE'S NIGHT REMASTERED & ENHANCED EDITION OF THEIR CLASSIC ALBUM “WINTER CAROLS” Available at amazon.com   FOR MORE INFORMATION  ABOUT BLACKMORE'S NIGHT And RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW Visit www.blackmoresnight.com Blackmore's Night official site https://www.facebook.com/blackmoresnightofficial Facebook www.instagram.com/blackmoresnightofficial Instagram https://twitter.com/trucandicenight Twitter https://www.blackmoresnight.com/ritchie-blackmores-rainbow Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow Official site https://www.facebook.com/ritchieblackmore Facebook https://twitter.com/therealritchieb Twitter PURCHASE RAY'S BEST-SELLING BOOK ENTITLED THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES SERIES ONE CHRONICLES, TRUTHS, CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE  …Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover  or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of  the greatest rock legends the world will ever know. CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE' SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST   BOOK REVIEW -By Literary Titan (5) STARS           Support us!

In this episode, we encounter the Coventry Carol, which is the opposite of a holly, jolly Christmas song. It comes from medieval mystery plays, and is a lullaby sung by the mothers of the baby boys about to be killed by King Herod as the Holy Family flees to Egypt. Historically, Advent was not just a time of waiting and reflection—it was also a fasting time for repentance and mourning before the merrymaking feast of Christmas. Listen to learn more and meditate on the Coventry Carol.

VISIT OUR SPONSORS: Louisiana Renaissance Festival https://www.larf.net/ The Ren Cruise https://www.therencruise.com/ Wôks Print http://www.woksprint.com/ SONGS Heigh Ho Holiday performed by Bells and Motley Consort from the album Wassail! A Bells and Motley Christmas http://www.bellsandmotley.com Ding Dong Merrily On High performed by Moat Jumper from the album Christmas At The Renaissance Fair www.moatjumper.com Coventry Carol performed by Wicked Tinkers from the album Slainte Happy Holidays Winter Rose (M. Davis) performed by Tania Opland from the album Winter's Time I Saw Three Ships performed by The Bilge Pumps from the album A Pirate's Christmas Wish https://www.thebilgepumps.com/ The Little Drummer Boy performed by Faire to Middlin' from the album A Faire to Middlin Christmas https://www.fairetomiddlin.com Adeste Fideles performed by Fiddler's Tales from the album Adeste Anatinae Riu Riu Chiu performed by Myschyffe Managed from the album Faire Tidings https://www.myschyffemanaged.com Santa Claus is Swingin' into Town performed by Celtic Stone from the album A Light Shall Shine - Music for Christmas Deck the Halls (in 7/8) performed by DeCantus from the album Bee of Good Cheer! http://www.decantus.com/ Make We Joy Now In This Fest performed by Myschyffe Managed from the album Faire Tidings https://www.myschyffemanaged.com Any Day's A Holiday performed by Three Quarter Ale from the album Shall We Gather By The Fire https://www.facebook.com/pg/threequarterale We Be Soldiers Three/Carol of the Bells performed by Dregs from the album Dreggnog http://www.the-dregs.net Mid Winter's Night performed by Blackmore's Night from the album Fires At Midnight https://www.blackmoresnight.com SEGMENTS Festival update brought to you by The Ren List visit http://www.therenlist.com for more information. HOW TO LISTEN Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Pandora http://www.pandora.com/ Podbay http://www.podbay.fm/show/74073024 Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/ HOW TO CONTACT US Post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com

Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians featured on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Celtic Christmas music from Stephanie Claussen, The Gothard Sisters, Laura MacKenzie, Eira, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, Steel Clover, Sarah Marie Mullen, Heather Alexander, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Aizle, Rioghnach Connolly, Peat in the Creel, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Susan Toman, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Liz Carroll, Golden Bough, Four Celtic Voices, Jessica Victoria, Banshee in the Kitchen, Liz Madden, Katie McMahon, Bonnie Rideout, Nancy Daily-Green, Sheri O'Meara, Eileen Ivers, The Poor Clares, Sharon Shannon WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. In each episode, I introduce you to Celtic musicians from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast who are creating great Christmas music. This year I have an all new format. Instead of sharing the music in podcast form, I've created a playlist over on Spotify called Celtic Christmas Women. I hope to add YouTube and Amazon Music. But right now, it's just on Spotify. If you prefer the podcast format and want more Celtic Christmas MUSIC episodes of the podcast, make sure you join our Celtic Christmas Fans on Patreon. You'll get a music-only episode and will join the other 51 patrons who are helping spread Christmas Cheer! That said, this is actually the final MUSIC episode of the Celtic Christmas podcast. This episode was originally created for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in 2020. This is a replay of that show. You can find a complete list of the artists in this show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLISTS & NEWS There, also, you will find a link to our 2021 Celtic Christmas Women Spotify playlist that features MOST of the artists in this show. Go follow the Celtic Christmas Women playlist now. More playlists to follow: Joyful Celtic Christmas Music Christmas Drinking Songs Top Irish & Celtic Music CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS 1:30 - "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime / Ding Dong Merrily On High" by Stephanie Claussen from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 5:24 - WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. At the end of November, we hit a HUGE milestone for the podcast. We now have over 300 kind souls who donate to the podcast each and every month. They collectively pledge over $800 per episode to make this show happen. I was already planning a Celtic Christmas Women episode. But because of that milestone, I decided to turn it into a 2-hour special. Plus, I'm adding another 2-hour special next month. So in this show I'm gonna share Christmas music by women playing Celtic music. That's because women don't get the attention they deserve in the music business in general and in Celtic music either. So I'm gonna highlight these ladies. If you want to find out more about the gender gap in traditional music, check out the non-profit FairPle. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. 7:03 - "Good King Wenceslas" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow 11:00 - "What Child Is This" by Laura MacKenzie from Yuletide Bagpipes 13:35 - "Christmas Is Coming/Red Hair Boy/King's Reel" by Eira from Glen Tidings Liesel Wilson: Vocals, Fiddle, Erhu, Octave Fiddle Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals 17:51  - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Celtic Woman from The Magic of Christmas 21:55 - "The Song We Used to Sing" by Screaming Orphans from Single 25:16 - "Christ Child's Lullaby" by Steel Clover from Season of Love Sue Borowski 28:31 - "Patapan" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 30:38 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST If you're looking for more Celtic Christmas music, then you should definitely subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. There are five episodes that we released in 2020. It's a delightful way to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. And of course, it too is supported by folks like you on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net. 31:49 - "Unto Us a Child Is Born" by Heather Alexander from Wintertide 36:02 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy from A Celtic Family Christmas 39:46 - "The Wexford Carol" by Aizle & Rioghnach Connolly from The Wexford Carol 44:19 - "Cutty Wren, Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Peat in the Creel from Winter Alison Myers: Flute 50:34 - "The Coventry Carol" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas ½ the 6 piece band of ladies 53:02 - "The Sussex Carol" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 56:12 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala D, Vaidah Katz, Phyu K, melsing, Esther W, Hobie W, Dan C, Laura You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. 58:03 - "Emanuel" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 1:02:35 - "Dust of Snow" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 1:06:50 - "Huron Carol" by Heather Dale from This Endris Night 1:10:25 - "Christmas Contra Dance" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley Laurie Fisher: Fiddler Maggie Anderson: Drums 1:12:38 - "A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem" by Catriona O'Leary from The Wexford Carols 1:17:49 - "Brightest and Best" by Jennifer Licko from The Lights of Christmas 1:21:06 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. Or if you want a fun mix of popular and classic Christmas songs with some Celtic Christmas favorites by me and other Celtic musicians, I have another great playlist that my family listens to each and every year: Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families. 1:22:07 - "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey 1:25:30 - "The Jump Ball | Whipple Hill | How We Spent the Christmas" by Liz Carroll from Lake Effect 1:28:58 - "Green Grow the Holly/The Holly and the Ivy Girl" by Golden Bough from Christmas in a Celtic Land Margie Butler: Harp, Vocals Kathy Sierra: Fiddle, Vocals 1:32:18 - "Angels (featuring Celeste Ray)" by Four Celtic Voices from Four Celtic Seasons 1:36:23 - "Christmas in Camelot" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 1:38:25 - "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light Kat, Jill, Brenda, Kris 1:42:14 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ Oh! And if you want more Christmas podcasts from me, I also host the Pub Songs & Stories. I released my “Christmas Elf” a few days ago. It's a bit more personal podcast. But I have a few Celtic Christmas songs included in the show. Go to PubSong.net. 1:43:56 - "Happy Christmas Christmas Tree" by Liz Madden from Christmas with Liz Madden 1:46:33 - "Christmas Pipes" by Katie McMahon from Celtic Christmas 1:50:13 - "So merry as we have been" by Bonnie Rideout from The Celebration 1:53:50 - "Angels From the Realms of Glory" by Nancy Daily-Green from Celebrating Christmas Yore 1:57:00 - "Bed for the Baby" by Sheri O'Meara from Christmas Light 1:00:24 - "Jigs: Apples in Winter/Frost is All Over/A Merry Christmas" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas 2:04:35 - "The Holly Bears a Berry" by The Poor Clares from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter Betsy McGovern: vocals Beth Patterson: vocals, bouzouki 2:07:27 - CLOSING I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 In two weeks, I am pleased to release the Celtic Top 20 for 2020. Every year, I ask you to vote for your favorite songs in each show. It's very easy to do. The polls are closed for the year. And I'm taking off next week for Christmas Eve. On New Years' Eve, I will release the best songs and artists of 2020. I hope you will help me spread the word. 2:09:50 - "Christmas Time Again!" by Sharon Shannon from Christmas Time Again! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. NEXT TIME The 2021 season launches on Sunday, November 28. I'll tell you more about Matt & Shannon Heaton. In the meantime, please become a producer of this show over on Patreon. If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #celticwomen

This week's episode will feature host, Carol Jantsch, moderating a panel of four brass musicians-all of whom are brilliant, incredibly talented, and most importantly, amazing mothers. They will discuss how they have been able to navigate the beauty and challenges of being a brass player while pregnant.  We welcome U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Adrienne Doctor, Alana Vegter Gartrell, Vanessa Fralick, and Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey, to the Rising Stars Podcast for the debut of our two-part series, Brass Moms.*LINKS*Adrienne's bioAdrienne's interview The U.S. Army Ceremonial BandAlana's bioGenghis Barbie Vanessa's bioToronto Symphony OrchestraMozart ProjectJoanna's bio The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNC-Pembroke)International Women's Brass ConferenceSelected Videos:Zoomasterclass with SSGTs Adrienne Doctor & Kevin Paul Trumpet Posture Staff Sgt. Doctor performs Outdoor Overture with Excerpt Play-Along Open Your Heart - Guns N' Rosenkavalier featuring Genghis Barbie   Genghis Barbie "Coventry Carol" from Home for the HolidaysPhoenix Ensemble - Gyorgy Ligeti - Six Bagatelles - Live Performance: March 2009 - New York CityVanessa Fralick, Associate Principal Trombone, Toronto Symphony OrchestraITF 2016 Highlights - Vanessa FralickBernstein Dance Suite for Brass Quintet · Toronto Symphony OrchestraImproving Tone on Tuba and EuphoniumCat Affairs, Joseph L. Jefferson, Joanna Ross Hersey, Jae Won KimJoanna Ross Hersey - Eleven Twelve - Tuba SoloFollow us on Instagram and LinktreeMore about the host at caroljantsch.comMore about the co-host at theflythegroup.comMore about the producer and audio engineer at michnari robinsonWe hope our patrons will donate at least $1 each week to Buy Me a Coffee to support the many talents and services of our wonderful producer and audio engineer, Michnari Robinson. He has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help make this podcast a success.  

Le 30 janvier 2020 une proposition de loi pour étendre le congé de cinq à douze jours accordés aux parents suite à la perte d'un enfant, est débattue à l'Assemblée Nationale et suscite une vive discussion entre l'opposition et la majorité gouvernementale. Pascaline revient sur ce jour de mars 2004 où elle et son mari, Pascal, ont appris le décès de leur enfant. Pascaline évoque les jours qui ont suivi, comment elle, son mari et ses deux enfants ont traversé cette épreuve. Extrait des débats à l'Assemblée Nationale du 30/01/2020. Musique du début : "Nebraska" par Bruce Springsteen, album : "Nebraska" 1982. Label : Columbia. Musique de fin : "Coventry Carol" par Loreena McKennitt, album : " A Midwinter Night's Dream" 2008. Label : Quinlan Road.

5 Traditional - Coventry Carol by Ruach Breath of Life

Welcome to three days of Christmas specials because Susannah is not good at making "minisodes." Getting started, enjoy this heartwarming (?) tale of Henry's first Christmas in Thornvale. Theme Music: Christmas Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art by: Susannah Lewis Join us on the CastJunkie Discord Server: https://discord.gg/4ztYRmA. Become a member on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thornvale. Find out how to support us: https://www.thornvalepodcast.com/support-us. Other sounds and music: Uplifting Orchestral Christmas by MusicFiles from www.filmmusic.io. It’s Christmas Time by Frank Schröter from www.filmmusic.io. Jingle Bells (Funny Hawaiian Edition) by Sascha Ende from www.filmmusic.io. Carol of the Bells by Alexander Nakarada from www.filmmusic.io. Opening the Gates of Wonder by MusicFiles from www.filmmusic.io. Krampus’s Workshop by Kevin MacLeod from www.filmmusic.io. Holiday Weasel by Kevin MacLeod from www.filmmusic.io. The Old Clock Shop by chilledmusic from www.filmmusic.io. Coventry Carol by Alexander Nakarada from www.filmmusic.io. Snow on my Piano by Brian Holtz from www.filmmusic.io. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thornvale/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thornvale/support

Every year, the world is constantly bombarding us with images and tales of a jolly old man, with a big round belly, a smile, and a bright red suit being pulled on a magical sleigh, pulled by eight tiny reindeer. But there is so much more to Santa Claus than being the most generous reverse-cat-burglar in the world. Deep down, is a rich history of violence, faith, and demon-slaying that proves that good old Kris Kringle is much more metal than we give him credit for. Join Nic Saenz and Host Christian Rivero as we ask; What could have possibly earned Santa a night in jail? Where the army of polar bears come from? What dark truth lurks behind the Santa Clause franchise? All on this week’s episode of the In My Defense Podcast!Coventry Carol by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7184-coventry-carolLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseX-Mas In The House by Frank SchröterLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7140-x-mas-in-the-houseLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCarol Of The Bells by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7138-carol-of-the-bells-metal-versionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

As we’re all confined to our homes this holiday season, it’s hard to meet new people, unless of course it’s midnight, because at midnight... anything can happen. Tonight’s episode was written and produced by Aimee Pavy, with Aimee as herself and the ghost. Additional music "Coventry Carol” is by Jill Tracy from her holiday album "Silver Smoke, Star of Night," and available for purchase on Bandcamp - https://jilltracy.bandcamp.com/album/silver-smoke-star-of-night-christmas-album If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts, it really helps the show. Or drop us a line via email (twelvechimesradio@gmail.com). We’d love to hear from you. Thank you for listening and hope to see you again...at midnight.

Episode 21 Merry Moog And Other Synthesized Holiday Favorites   Playlist Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Moog Machine, “O Holy Night” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1970 Columbia). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. The Roots, “Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). USA. Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Jimmy Smith, “The Christmas Song” from Christmas Cookin' (1964 Verve). USA. Hammond organ. Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). USA. Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). USA. ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. Douglas Leedy, “Deck the Halls” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Douglas Leedy, “Good King Wenceslas” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Beck, “The Little Drum Machine Boy” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). USA. Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. Armen Ra, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). USA. Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. Don Voegeli, “Carol of the Drum” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). USA. Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Rudolf Escher, “The Long Christmas Dinner”(1960) from Anthology Of Dutch Electronic Tape Music: Volume 1 (1955-1966) (1978 Composer's Voice). Netherlands. Electronic tape composition. Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 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. Douglas Leedy, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 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. Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “My Favorite Things” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Paul Tanner, “Holiday on Saturn” from Music for Heavenly Bodies (1958 Omega). USA. Electro-theremin. Rolf Harris, Introductory comments and “O Come All Ye Faithful” from The Stylophone: Traditional Tunes and Christmas Carols (1970 Dübreq ). UK. Stylophone. Mitch Miller & the Gang, “Give Peace a Chance—Thom's Festive Remix” from Peace Sing-Along (1970 Atlantic). USA. This is a tune that I remixed with other recordings. Jon Hassell, “Dreaming” from Listening to Pictures (Pentimento Volume One) (2018 Ndeya). Europe. Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer, Sampler, and Controller, trumpet, keyboards, electronics.   The Archive Mix in which I play two tracks at the same time to see what happens. For this episode, I am featuring two remixes that I did over the course of holiday seasons past. Thom Holmes, Happy Christmas (War is Over) Sliding Moment mix (excerpt) (2001). Thom Holmes. Kung fu holiday movie times (excerpt) (2000).

Nollaig shona daoibh! 2-Hours of Celtic Christmas music by female Celtic musicians. It’s the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.  Stephanie Claussen, The Gothard Sisters, Laura MacKenzie, Eira, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, Steel Clover, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jessica Victoria, Heather Alexander, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Aizle & Rioghnach Connolly, Peat in the Creel, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Susan Toman, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Liz Carroll, Golden Bough, Four Celtic Voices, Banshee in the Kitchen, Liz Madden, Katie McMahon, Bonnie Rideout, Nancy Daily-Green, Sheri O'Meara, Eileen Ivers, The Poor Clares, Sharon Shannon I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:01 - "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime / Ding Dong Merrily On High" by Stephanie Claussen from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 4:01 - WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. At the end of November, we hit a HUGE milestone for the podcast. We now have over 300 kind souls who donate to the podcast each and every month. They collectively pledge over $800 per episode to make this show happen. I was already planning a Celtic Christmas Women episode. But because of that milestone, I decided to turn it into a 2-hour special. Plus, I’m adding another 2-hour special next month. So in this show I’m gonna share Christmas music by women playing Celtic music. That’s because women don’t get the attention they deserve in the music business in general and in Celtic music either. So I’m gonna highlight these ladies. If you want to find out more about the gender gap in traditional music, check out the non-profit FairPle. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. 5:41 - "Good King Wenceslas" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow 9:37 - "What Child Is This" by Laura MacKenzie from Yuletide Bagpipes 12:13 - "Christmas Is Coming/Red Hair Boy/King's Reel" by Eira from Glen Tidings Liesel Wilson: Vocals, Fiddle, Erhu, Octave Fiddle Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals 16:29 - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Celtic Woman from The Magic of Christmas 20:33 - "The Song We Used to Sing" by Screaming Orphans from Single 23:54 - "Christ Child's Lullaby" by Steel Clover from Season of Love Sue Borowski 27:08 - "Patapan" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 29:16 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST If you’re looking for more Celtic Christmas music, then you should definitely subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. There are five episodes that we released in 2020. It’s a delightful way to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. And of course, it too is supported by folks like you on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net. 30:26 - "Unto Us a Child Is Born" by Heather Alexander from Wintertide 34:40 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy from A Celtic Family Christmas 38:23 - "The Wexford Carol" by Aizle & Rioghnach Connolly from The Wexford Carol 42:56 - "Cutty Wren, Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Peat in the Creel from Winter Alison Myers: Flute 49:12 - "The Coventry Carol" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas ½ the 6 piece band of ladies 51:40 - "The Sussex Carol" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 54:49 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala D, Vaidah Katz, Phyu K, melsing, Esther W, Hobie W, Dan C, Laura You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. 56:41 - "Emanuel" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 1:01:13 - "Dust of Snow" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 1:05:28 - "Huron Carol" by Heather Dale from This Endris Night 1:09:03 - "Christmas Contra Dance" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley Laurie Fisher: Fiddler Maggie Anderson: Drums 1:11:16 - "A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem" by Catriona O'Leary from The Wexford Carols 1:16:27 - "Brightest and Best" by Jennifer Licko from The Lights of Christmas 1:19:45 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. Or if you want a fun mix of popular and classic Christmas songs with some Celtic Christmas favorites by me and other Celtic musicians, I have another great playlist that my family listens to each and every year: Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families. 1:20:45 - "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey 1:24:07 - "The Jump Ball | Whipple Hill | How We Spent the Christmas" by Liz Carroll from Lake Effect 1:27:36 - "Green Grow the Holly/The Holly and the Ivy Girl" by Golden Bough from Christmas in a Celtic Land Margie Butler: Harp, Vocals Kathy Sierra: Fiddle, Vocals 1:30:56 - "Angels (featuring Celeste Ray)" by Four Celtic Voices from Four Celtic Seasons 1:35:01 - "Christmas in Camelot" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 1:37:03 - "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light Kat, Jill, Brenda, Kris 1:40:52 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ Oh! And if you want more Christmas podcasts from me, I also host the Pub Songs & Stories. I released my “Christmas Elf” a few days ago. It’s a bit more personal podcast. But I have a few Celtic Christmas songs included in the show. Go to PubSong.net. 1:42:33 - "Happy Christmas Christmas Tree" by Liz Madden from Christmas with Liz Madden 1:45:11 - "Christmas Pipes" by Katie McMahon from Celtic Christmas 1:48:51 - "So merry as we have been" by Bonnie Rideout from The Celebration 1:53:28 - "Angels From the Realms of Glory" by Nancy Daily-Green from Celebrating Christmas Yore 1:55:38 - "Bed for the Baby" by Sheri O'Meara from Christmas Light 1:59:02 - "Jigs: Apples in Winter/Frost is All Over/A Merry Christmas" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas 2:03:13 - "The Holly Bears a Berry" by The Poor Clares from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter Betsy McGovern: vocals Beth Patterson: vocals, bouzouki 2:06:05 - CLOSING I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 In two weeks, I am pleased to release the Celtic Top 20 for 2020. Every year, I ask you to vote for your favorite songs in each show. It’s very easy to do. The polls are closed for the year. And I’m taking off next week for Christmas Eve. On New Years’ Eve, I will release the best songs and artists of 2020. I hope you will help me spread the word. 2:08:28 - "Christmas Time Again!" by Sharon Shannon from Christmas Time Again! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

This week, Jamie and Rob put together their first ever holiday episode, taking a look at the perennial classic “A Christmas Carol”. First, they explore the history behind the Charles Dickens novella and its leap to the stage. Then, they chat with director Michael Arden and actor Jefferson Mays about their new production of “A Christmas Carol”, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in 2018 and is now a special film event available to stream for the holiday season. To close out the episode, Jamie and Rob talk about the many film, stage, and television adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” over the years, including their favorites. Bah Humbug or Merry Christmas! This week's music: "The Winter Solstice", "Coventry Carol", and "Star of Wonder" by Sufjan Steven. "Scrooge" from "A Muppet's Christmas Carol". "Abundance & Charity" and "A Place Called Home," from "A Christmas Carol: The Musical". FOR TICKETS and MORE INFO: https://www.achristmascarollive.com/ Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: office@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Baker Harris, Becky Wilkinson Hauser, and creator Shea Roberts Gyllen bring you a haunting tune with a surprisingly dark history.ENJOY WHAT YOU HEAR? Donate here to support all the groups participating in this project:https://oncomingproductions.comIntro/outro music by myuu: https://myuu.bandcamp.com, used with credit under blanket permission.Blight Christmas is produced in grateful collaboration with Hot Chocolate Media.

On this special edition of the podcast, John Ahern and Paul Buckley discuss some of their favorite Advent and Christmas recordings. _________________ Recordings mentioned during the episode: Praetorius: Christmas Mass, Paul McCreesh Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mK2EJk Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lMv2Jr The Cambridge Singers, Christmas Star: Carols for the Christmas Season Amazon: https://amzn.to/37C89U1 The Cambridge Singers, Christmas Night: Carols of the Nativity Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VDu6wv Folkjul, Gunnar Idenstam: https://amzn.to/36EaiiR The Boston Camerata, An American Christmas Amazon: https://amzn.to/37ybjII Favourite Carols from King's Philip Ledger, Sir David Willcocks, Kings college Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lQxVcB St. Olaf College choir program JUL I NIDAROS / CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Io_7-jVfYU Paul Manz, "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjtMJxtoooI "Rejoice in the Lord Alway" Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azVITZ-zNAs Morten Lauridsen, "O Magnum Mysterium" Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYw84UJ2SaA Philip Stopford, "Lully, Lulla, Lullay" (Coventry Carol) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7qYeZcOioI Josquin des Prez, Praeter Rerum Seriem: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2JPFS48 Anonymous, Gaudete Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mHRbtL Judith Weir, Illuminare Jerusalem Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2JJOyZY ______ Psalm 12 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sidywTXXkU Psalm 120 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=SULIFaui76M Psalm 47 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=93HgY9dFX4c Psalm 1 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3igF7e-Lgs Psalm 2 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW-iT21hK7U Psalm 23 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux9zwc4zwGw Psalm 88 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbUANfrXOsw Psalm 46 Chant www.youtube.com/watch?v=93KjrXHmfz0 _ Donate to Theopolis, here: theopolisinstitute.com/give/ _______ New audio project, the Theopolis Blogcast! Subscribe: theopolis-blogcast.simplecast.com/ Subscribe on Youtube for weekly theology videos: www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9ejEQ9Iq8-HWkQ6S53sfQ Theopolis Blog: theopolisinstitute.com/theopolis-blog/ Website: theopolisinstitute.com Twitter: @_theopolis Facebook: www.facebook.com/theopolisinstitute/

There's always a story behind the song. Christmas & holiday music can really set the tone for our gatherings & our overall feeling around this sacred time of year. In this episode, I share some of the favorites that I've recorded & performed with my sister, Kelly Brown, first as the duo Frankly Scarlet & now as Local Honey. Enjoy the music of the season & the stories behind the tunes. All songs in this episodeare available for download on ITunes (links at the bottom of this post). Show Notes:2:50 - Story: “Holiday Cheer” - originally written by Kelly Brown as a short piece for the National Cheerleaders Assoc. when they performed at the Hula Bowl. It later became a full song that she & I perform at the annual Local Honey Holiday Mix. 4:42 - SONG: “Holiday Cheer” (Live from the Local Honey Holiday Mix) - Get both live & studio version on ITunes! 7:58 - Story of deep family trauma, a “silent” pilgrimage to the Holy Land, & the song that showed up on the bus to Galilee. 12:33 - SONG: “Mary's Very First Christmas” - written by Wood Newton, Mike Loudermilk, & Daniel Johnson. Performed by Kelly Brown & Local Honey (featuring Kim Brown Cain). 16:03 - On to the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to perform “Mary's Very First Christmas” - our first rendition, learneden-route to the Bluebird! 18:21 - STORY:  The surreal journey of our mothers passing at the holidays & the beautiful music that resulted. 20:29 - SONG: “Jingle (Oh, What Fun)” 23:26 - Minor keys bring a mystical feel to sacred songs & call up some of the deeper emotions associated with Christmas. “Coventry Carol”, a medieval carol dating back to the 16th Century (or earlier), is from a lullaby sung by mothers of children in the “Massacre of the Innocents”, when Herod ordered the murder of all male children under the age of two. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” conjures the knowledge of “God with us”. We know this, innately, in our spirits. 25:04 - SONGS: “Coventry Carol” & “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” 32:27 - SONG: Now for some sexy! “Santa Baby” 36:18 - SONG: “Mary, Did You Know” (Live from the Local Honey Holiday Mix) 41:11 - Intentional awareness of love saves us. 42:15 - No matter what path we're taking, putting our attention on our spiritual life can make the greatest difference. The most powerful thing I've ever experienced is the Christ Consciousness - the boundless love of God. Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Be love. • More from songwriter, Wood Newton, in Ep012 of the Naked Vibes Show. Songs also available on ITunes:Local Honey album - "Jingle"Frankly Scarlet album - "Rejoice"Local Honey single - "Mary's Very First Christmas"

There's always a story behind the song. Christmas & holiday music can really set the tone for our gatherings & our overall feeling around this sacred time of year. In this episode, I share some of the favorites that I've recorded & performed with my sister, Kelly Brown, first as the duo Frankly Scarlet & now as Local Honey. Enjoy the music of the season & the stories behind the tunes. All songs in this episodeare available for download on ITunes (links at the bottom of this post). Show Notes:2:50 - Story: “Holiday Cheer” - originally written by Kelly Brown as a short piece for the National Cheerleaders Assoc. when they performed at the Hula Bowl. It later became a full song that she & I perform at the annual Local Honey Holiday Mix. 4:42 - SONG: “Holiday Cheer” (Live from the Local Honey Holiday Mix) - Get both live & studio version on ITunes! 7:58 - Story of deep family trauma, a “silent” pilgrimage to the Holy Land, & the song that showed up on the bus to Galilee. 12:33 - SONG: “Mary's Very First Christmas” - written by Wood Newton, Mike Loudermilk, & Daniel Johnson. Performed by Kelly Brown & Local Honey (featuring Kim Brown Cain). 16:03 - On to the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to perform “Mary's Very First Christmas” - our first rendition, learneden-route to the Bluebird! 18:21 - STORY:  The surreal journey of our mothers passing at the holidays & the beautiful music that resulted. 20:29 - SONG: “Jingle (Oh, What Fun)” 23:26 - Minor keys bring a mystical feel to sacred songs & call up some of the deeper emotions associated with Christmas. “Coventry Carol”, a medieval carol dating back to the 16th Century (or earlier), is from a lullaby sung by mothers of children in the “Massacre of the Innocents”, when Herod ordered the murder of all male children under the age of two. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” conjures the knowledge of “God with us”. We know this, innately, in our spirits. 25:04 - SONGS: “Coventry Carol” & “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” 32:27 - SONG: Now for some sexy! “Santa Baby” 36:18 - SONG: “Mary, Did You Know” (Live from the Local Honey Holiday Mix) 41:11 - Intentional awareness of love saves us. 42:15 - No matter what path we're taking, putting our attention on our spiritual life can make the greatest difference. The most powerful thing I've ever experienced is the Christ Consciousness - the boundless love of God. Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Be love. • More from songwriter, Wood Newton, in Ep012 of the Naked Vibes Show. Songs also available on ITunes:Local Honey album - "Jingle"Frankly Scarlet album - "Rejoice"Local Honey single - "Mary's Very First Christmas"

University of Liverpool professor of English, Sarah Peverley is back on the podcast; this time to compare what we know about Christmas Traditions in the Middle Ages with our modern festivities. It's a fun and fascinating way to explore the history of the holiday season. There are some surprises, like the early origins of Father Christmas or Santa Claus. (Hint: he came from somewhere far, far south of the North Pole.) But what's not surprising is the degree to which our approach to Christmas has shifted over the millennium. Professor Peverley reflects on what we may have lost along the way. Here is The Coventry Carol played in this episode.   Further writing from Sarah Peverley on Christmas at Court complete with images of medieval winter sports (where they appear to have been somewhat fond of snowball fights.)

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