Podcasts about William Chatterton Dix

[SERIES] What Child Is This?     [SPEAKER] Mat Shockney     [SUMMARY] WHAT CHILD IS THIS? is a poem and hymn written by insurance salesman William Chatterton Dix nearly 200 years ago, after coming to faith, seeking the truth about life and God through the scriptures during a long battle with severe illness. This life and the life to come will bring us to a place like Dix, where we will have to face the question about ourselves, others, and Jesus, WHAT CHILD IS THIS?     #topical

[SERIES] What Child Is This?     [SPEAKER] Luke Bilotta     [SUMMARY] WHAT CHILD IS THIS? is a poem and hymn written by insurance salesman William Chatterton Dix nearly 200 years ago, after coming to faith, seeking the truth about life and God through the scriptures during a long battle with severe illness. This life and the life to come will bring us to a place like Dix, where we will have to face the question about ourselves, others, and Jesus, WHAT CHILD IS THIS?     #topical

[SERIES] What Child Is This?     [SPEAKER] Bryan Hillard     [SUMMARY] WHAT CHILD IS THIS? is a poem and hymn written by insurance salesman William Chatterton Dix nearly 200 years ago, after coming to faith, seeking the truth about life and God through the scriptures during a long battle with severe illness. This life and the life to come will bring us to a place like Dix, where we will have to face the question about ourselves, others, and Jesus, WHAT CHILD IS THIS?     #topical

In the second message from our Songs of Hope Christmas series, Ps Joel Hawting explores William Chatterton Dix's well-known hymn - What Child is This? - and encourages us to consider afresh who Jesus is, how He came to earth, what He came to do, and how we should respond to Him.

During this Advent season, we will explore the gospel message contained in some of our favorite hymns. This week we turn to “What Child Is This?” This carol was written by William Chatterton Dix who established himself as a successful businessman managing an insurance office in Glasgow, Scotland. But during his late ‘20s he was struck with a near-fatal illness which threw him into a severe depression. While recovering from his illness, he had a spiritual awakening which changed him forever. Dix became an avid reader of the Bible which inspired him to write hymns such as this familiar classic. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Join us for worship from Seal Church. A copy of the service sheet can be found on the church website. www.sealpeterandpaul.com Preacher: Canon Anne Le Bas Image: Today's hymn sung by St Martins in the Fields is: What Child is this? What child is this? sung by St Martin's Voices 1 What child is this, who, laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping? whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds worship and angels sing: haste, haste to bring him praise the babe, the son of Mary. 2 Why lies he in such mean estate, where ox and ass are feeding? Come have no fear, God's son is here, his love all loves exceeding. Nails, spear, shall pierce him through, the cross be borne for me, for you: hail, hail the Saviour comes, the babe, the son of Mary. 3 So bring him incense, gold and myrrh, all tongues and peoples own him, the King of kings salvation brings, let every heart enthrone him: Raise, raise your song on high while Mary sings her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born the babe, the son of Mary. William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) and others (Public Domain) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-le-bas/message

In our country, we often know it as “What Child Is This?” based on a Christmas verse written more than a century and a half ago. But, of course, the tune “Greensleeves” is even more deeply enshrined in our common human experience.One of the oldest melodies we know, the song originally it wasn't religious in nature at all. On the contrary, its earlier lyrics told the story of a painful romantic conundrum (with some, uh, subtly salacious references).Popular legend even attributes the song to King Henry VIII, who was said to have written it for the ill-fated Anne Boleyn. Or NotThat association, though, is wrong, says author Lisa Colton in her book Angel Song: Medieval English Music in History. Actually, Colton finds “Greensleeves” originated a generation later, during the reign of Henry's daughter, Queen Elizabeth I.At any rate, the melody is well over four centuries old and is, even now, still going strong. First published in 1580, the tune was used for a wide variety of 16th and 17th century broadside ballads.In fact, so well known was “Greensleeves” by the time of William Shakespeare that he could refer to it by name three times in his play, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” each time with a bit of a wink and a nod.Losing Those Love's LaborsThat's because the song's original lyrics dealt with a spurned lover who accused one “Lady Greensleeves” of casting him off "discourteously," after he had done no less than (1) paid for her lodgings and bought her (2) a petticoat, (3) a pearl-bedecked gown and (4) a jeweled necklace.And more. A scandalous twist is implied in the title. But to understand the naughty bits, we need to know that in Elizabeth's day, the color green often hinted at promiscuity, suggesting images of a woman getting grass stains on her dress from a frolic or two in the woods.The Christmas ConnectionIt was another century or so before this ancient, beautiful melody started being connected with the holidays.By the 1680s the tune had definitely started getting “churched,” but it took another 200 years for British hymn writer William Chatterton Dix to come along and, in 1865, write "What Child Is This?" undoubtedly our own time's most popular “Greensleeves” re-envisioning. Ever since then, the song has clung to its religious and holiday veneer. It never really seems to get very old, does it?Click here to enjoy our 2022 Christmas gift, with Vanessa, Dan and Sam soloing on “Greensleeves.” Oh, and if you'd like to hear a vocal treatment, check out Floodster Emerita Michelle Hoge's rendition of “What Child Is This?” in our Christmas playlist. Here's a direct link to our “La Flood Navidad” Christmas show.Meanwhile, have a joyful Christmas, dear friends. Here's to comfort and joy all around! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

The Christmas season is now in full force. It is a time of singing and joy. The carol we sang “What Child is This” was written in 1865 in England by William Chatterton Dix. That year William suffered a near-fatal sickness. This experience changed him completely. He experienced a spiritual awakening. He became an avid reader of the Bible and began to write hymns. He set the lyrics to this carol to the tune of “Greensleeves” a popular English folk song. The carol urges people to accept Christ. The word “laud” means to praise. One of the ways we praise Jesus is through songs. Mary went to visit her relative Elizabeth who had also been blessed with a conception miracle though different from Mary's. God must have revealed the virgin conception to Elizabeth. (43-45) “But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” Mary broke into praise as the realization of was happening began to sink down into her soul. Mary did not actually sing as the Bible records that she “said” (46). The word means “to speak.” Mary's praise became a canticle, a hymn or chant typically with a biblical text. This has been labeled as “The Magnificat” from the Latin word translated “exalts” (46). It is truly the expression of Mary's heart. Her praise is filled with illusions and quotations from the Old Testament. Mary is a model believer whose gives us an example of biblical worship. Daren Ritchey

JESUS WE LOVE YOUCCLI #7030068 | Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, and Paul McClure © 2014O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL (HILLSONG)CCLI #7095543 | Ben Tan, C. Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade, Karina Wykes, Matt Crocker, and Michael Guy Chislett © 2017 | Christmas, Faith, InvitationANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (WICKHAM)CCLI #7138825 | Edward Shippen Barnes, James Chadwick, Jonathan Smith, and Phil Wickham © 2019CAME TO MY RESCUE#4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson & D Thomas 2005 Hillsong PublishingWHAT CHILD IS THISCCLI #7050422 | Chris Tomlin and William Chatterton Dix

JESUS WE LOVE YOUCCLI #7030068 | Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, and Paul McClure © 2014O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL (HILLSONG)CCLI #7095543 | Ben Tan, C. Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade, Karina Wykes, Matt Crocker, and Michael Guy Chislett © 2017 | Christmas, Faith, InvitationANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (WICKHAM)CCLI #7138825 | Edward Shippen Barnes, James Chadwick, Jonathan Smith, and Phil Wickham © 2019CAME TO MY RESCUE#4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson & D Thomas 2005 Hillsong PublishingWHAT CHILD IS THISCCLI #7050422 | Chris Tomlin and William Chatterton Dix

Happy 2021Drennon Davis' Bandtastic! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bandtastic/id1470629744Sean Keane cares about many things:https://mobile.twitter.com/seankeane?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorDEBATED ON THIS EPISODE:Stand - written by Bill Berry / Peter Buck / Michael Mills / Michael Stipe - 1988Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_(R.E.M._song)Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKKqLl_ZEEY&list=PLXN43QjEYrhLprkXK_glXLLs6ggqLR615&index=151________________________________________________________Blinded by the Light - written by Bruce Springsteen - 1972Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blinded_by_the_Light________________________________________________________What Child is this? - adapted from “Greensleeves” by William Chatterton Dix - 1865Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Child_Is_This%3F

The Holy Spirit is on the move! The prophets Anna and Simeon are channeled by our own resident prophet Rita Kowats, this first Sunday of Christmas. The elders of Jerusalem wait, looking for the Spirit, ready to receive the infant Jesus and to declare the salvation of Israel. We are encouraged by these beloved elders - in scripture and in our midst - to also be God-receivers. Plus, Pastor Amy sings the children's time.Sermon at 16:30Children's Time at 8:00Resources:Hark the herald angels sing, words by Charles Wesley and George Whitfield, music by Felix Mendelssohn. What child is this. Words, William Chatterton Dix, 1865. Music, English traditional.O holy night. Words, Placide Cappeau. (Fr.) 1843 translation John Sullivan Dwight, 19559. Music, Adolphe Adam, 1843.Book: This is the Stable by Cynthia CottonImage: "Song of Praise" by Rembrandt

Date: Dec 20, 2020 Sunday Morning Service Speaker: Pastor Keith Buckner Text: John 4:10, Eph. 2:8, 2 Tim. 1:6, James 1:17, Heb. 10:12, Isaiah 19:20, Titus 2:13 Music: "What Child is This" written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865. Public Domain Sung by Kim H Brown Piano by Wilma Helton

This message examines the Christmas Carol "What Child Is This?" by William Chatterton Dix. The title of the Hymn holds one of the most important questions of the Bible as well as a significant questions for our culture and society at large. This message strives to suggest a Biblical answer to that question by looking at the experience of the "Magi from the East" who visited Jesus after his birth. From Matthew 2:1-12

Thanks to John Ourensma, Director of Music at First United Methodist Church, for singing and playing the carol for us. Today's episode includes the poem The Manger Throne and the words to the original carol What Child is This both written by William Chatterton Dix.

God with UsChristmas in CarolsMatthew 1:18-2, What Child is This?What Child is This?Written by William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898)To the melody of GreensleevesContextMatthew 1 Matthew 1:6 Matthew 1:16 Matthew’s Account of the Birth of Christ, 1:18-25Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 8:9-10Isaiah 9:6-7Psalm 98:2-3 ConclusionWho is this child? Messiah – He is the Anointed One. He is the promised king that has come from the promised line of Abraham, and the royal line of David. Immanuel – He is God with us. Yeshua – He is the salvation provided for all people to deliver them from their sins. What does this mean for us? We are more sinful than we ever dared believed.We are more loved than we ever dared hope. The God with us, is the God who delivers from sin. Billy Poe, Associate PastorWestside Chapel

13:57: "What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewal that led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today. (WikiPedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Child_Is_This%3F)

In 1865 the English hymn writer William Chatterton Dix published “What Child Is This?" Dix paints for us a picture of the birth of Jesus in a town on the margins of ancient Rome, wondering at the mystery of why God would enter into human history in such an obscure place--"Why lies he in such mean estate?" Dix’s question gets right at the heart of Christian meditation on the nativity of Christ: the mystery of why the Incarnation happened not in a center of power or wealth, but rather amidst poverty, forced migration, and uncertainty. Listen to this reflection from Dr. Tim Muldoon to learn more about the transformative ways that God uses the least among us. Learn more

"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewal that led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in England, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today

Do you find yourself singing the words of your favorite Christmas Carol without even thinking about the words and what they mean? We all do. “What Child is This?” is a classic Christmas carol written by William Chatterton Dix. He was an insurance salesman and a poet. He fell sick at 29, and in the midst of sickness and depression, wrote this song of worship to his Savior. This sermon explores why Jesus came to earth and specifically why he came in weakness as a Baby. God in his wisdom chose weakness to identify with us, to help us. God chose to redeem our sin and weakness and use the effects of it to draw us back to Himself in relationship. There's hope for us this Christmas as we are all weak and broken sinners in need of a savior. 1. Can you explain the essence of what sin is and why it's so devastating? 2. What are some reasons why Jesus came to earth as a baby? 3. Do you struggle with the wisdom of God as He chooses to work through our weakness? 4. Where are you struggling right now? Where do you need to cry out to God for help? 5. How has God, through Jesus, caused you to trust him more through weakness in your life. Use this opportunity to boast in Jesus who we celebrate this Christmas!

Sermon preached by the Rev. Benson Shelton at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Great Falls, Virginia, on December 29, 2013. John 1:1-18. "What Child is This?" by William Chatterton Dix.

Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will TaylorRead about,  listen to and support our music below. You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music. Want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewalthat led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today.[1] - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally!​SPOTIFY - Coming soFree Pick of the WeekOr buy it in AUSTIN texas at Waterloo RecordsBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally! ​SPOTIFYAMAZONThe story behind Austin for ChristmasAll of the songs in this collection were favorites of my mother.  She loved filling the house with Christmas decorations, smells of  many varieties of cookies baking, which she'd arrange in spectacular colorful gift trays, and of course Christmas music draped over the top of everything. She'd play the vinyl records on our massive stereo which was as long as our dining room table,.and she'd be as happy as we'd ever see her all year. Her happiness in itself was the best part of the season. It was contagious and it was fleeting. In our household, Christmas music represented the hope of another year, maybe a better year, and a momentary suspension of all things worrisome or sorrowful.    "Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there." We chose the songs with an underlying theme of togetherness. No matter where you fall on the religious/ spiritual spectrum, holidays are a time of connection.  Of reunion and reflectionand gratitude. And being together as the bustling world mercifully grinds to a halt, creating a glow in the darkness of the long nights of winter.  - KAREN MALThe story behind A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.A Mandolin Christmas       Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin,  TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating.      The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.  It's a dance between two partners: the mandolin and the classical guitar.  And that's it.  Karen and Will are perhaps better-known as vocalist and violinist, respectively, but as the tracks blossomed, the two instruments just didn't seem to want any company. There's a simple elegance in the combination that makes for a classic record.      "A Mandolin Christmas" is also a duet between traditional folk music and jazz.  The music includes pristine old-style classical arrangements, and also subtle and playful jazz harmonizations, weaving around familiar melodies that sound like home.   You can practically smell the sugar cookies coming out of the oven, see the kitchen windows steaming up.       Even the packaging is a duet. Karen staged the shots in their vegetable garden. That's a real Calabacita squash with the bow on it. (we ate it for Thanksgiving) Will took the photos and fit everything into the artwork templates.      If you like Christmas music even a little, you're going to love this album. You're going to love it again when you dig it out next year, and again and again, every holiday season.

Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will TaylorRead about,  listen to and support our music below. You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music. Want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewalthat led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today.[1] - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally!​SPOTIFY - Coming soFree Pick of the WeekOr buy it in AUSTIN texas at Waterloo RecordsBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally! ​SPOTIFYAMAZONThe story behind Austin for ChristmasAll of the songs in this collection were favorites of my mother.  She loved filling the house with Christmas decorations, smells of  many varieties of cookies baking, which she'd arrange in spectacular colorful gift trays, and of course Christmas music draped over the top of everything. She'd play the vinyl records on our massive stereo which was as long as our dining room table,.and she'd be as happy as we'd ever see her all year. Her happiness in itself was the best part of the season. It was contagious and it was fleeting. In our household, Christmas music represented the hope of another year, maybe a better year, and a momentary suspension of all things worrisome or sorrowful.    "Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there." We chose the songs with an underlying theme of togetherness. No matter where you fall on the religious/ spiritual spectrum, holidays are a time of connection.  Of reunion and reflectionand gratitude. And being together as the bustling world mercifully grinds to a halt, creating a glow in the darkness of the long nights of winter.  - KAREN MALThe story behind A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.A Mandolin Christmas       Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin,  TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating.      The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.  It's a dance between two partners: the mandolin and the classical guitar.  And that's it.  Karen and Will are perhaps better-known as vocalist and violinist, respectively, but as the tracks blossomed, the two instruments just didn't seem to want any company. There's a simple elegance in the combination that makes for a classic record.      "A Mandolin Christmas" is also a duet between traditional folk music and jazz.  The music includes pristine old-style classical arrangements, and also subtle and playful jazz harmonizations, weaving around familiar melodies that sound like home.   You can practically smell the sugar cookies coming out of the oven, see the kitchen windows steaming up.       Even the packaging is a duet. Karen staged the shots in their vegetable garden. That's a real Calabacita squash with the bow on it. (we ate it for Thanksgiving) Will took the photos and fit everything into the artwork templates.      If you like Christmas music even a little, you're going to love this album. You're going to love it again when you dig it out next year, and again and again, every holiday season.

Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will TaylorRead about,  listen to and support our music below. You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music. Want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewalthat led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today.[1] - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally!​SPOTIFY - Coming soFree Pick of the WeekOr buy it in AUSTIN texas at Waterloo RecordsBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally! ​SPOTIFYAMAZONThe story behind Austin for ChristmasAll of the songs in this collection were favorites of my mother.  She loved filling the house with Christmas decorations, smells of  many varieties of cookies baking, which she'd arrange in spectacular colorful gift trays, and of course Christmas music draped over the top of everything. She'd play the vinyl records on our massive stereo which was as long as our dining room table,.and she'd be as happy as we'd ever see her all year. Her happiness in itself was the best part of the season. It was contagious and it was fleeting. In our household, Christmas music represented the hope of another year, maybe a better year, and a momentary suspension of all things worrisome or sorrowful.    "Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there." We chose the songs with an underlying theme of togetherness. No matter where you fall on the religious/ spiritual spectrum, holidays are a time of connection.  Of reunion and reflectionand gratitude. And being together as the bustling world mercifully grinds to a halt, creating a glow in the darkness of the long nights of winter.  - KAREN MALThe story behind A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.A Mandolin Christmas       Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin,  TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating.      The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.  It's a dance between two partners: the mandolin and the classical guitar.  And that's it.  Karen and Will are perhaps better-known as vocalist and violinist, respectively, but as the tracks blossomed, the two instruments just didn't seem to want any company. There's a simple elegance in the combination that makes for a classic record.      "A Mandolin Christmas" is also a duet between traditional folk music and jazz.  The music includes pristine old-style classical arrangements, and also subtle and playful jazz harmonizations, weaving around familiar melodies that sound like home.   You can practically smell the sugar cookies coming out of the oven, see the kitchen windows steaming up.       Even the packaging is a duet. Karen staged the shots in their vegetable garden. That's a real Calabacita squash with the bow on it. (we ate it for Thanksgiving) Will took the photos and fit everything into the artwork templates.      If you like Christmas music even a little, you're going to love this album. You're going to love it again when you dig it out next year, and again and again, every holiday season.

Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will TaylorRead about,  listen to and support our music below. You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music. Want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewalthat led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today.[1] - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally!​SPOTIFY - Coming soFree Pick of the WeekOr buy it in AUSTIN texas at Waterloo RecordsBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally! ​SPOTIFYAMAZONThe story behind Austin for ChristmasAll of the songs in this collection were favorites of my mother.  She loved filling the house with Christmas decorations, smells of  many varieties of cookies baking, which she'd arrange in spectacular colorful gift trays, and of course Christmas music draped over the top of everything. She'd play the vinyl records on our massive stereo which was as long as our dining room table,.and she'd be as happy as we'd ever see her all year. Her happiness in itself was the best part of the season. It was contagious and it was fleeting. In our household, Christmas music represented the hope of another year, maybe a better year, and a momentary suspension of all things worrisome or sorrowful.    "Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there." We chose the songs with an underlying theme of togetherness. No matter where you fall on the religious/ spiritual spectrum, holidays are a time of connection.  Of reunion and reflectionand gratitude. And being together as the bustling world mercifully grinds to a halt, creating a glow in the darkness of the long nights of winter.  - KAREN MALThe story behind A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.A Mandolin Christmas       Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin,  TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating.      The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.  It's a dance between two partners: the mandolin and the classical guitar.  And that's it.  Karen and Will are perhaps better-known as vocalist and violinist, respectively, but as the tracks blossomed, the two instruments just didn't seem to want any company. There's a simple elegance in the combination that makes for a classic record.      "A Mandolin Christmas" is also a duet between traditional folk music and jazz.  The music includes pristine old-style classical arrangements, and also subtle and playful jazz harmonizations, weaving around familiar melodies that sound like home.   You can practically smell the sugar cookies coming out of the oven, see the kitchen windows steaming up.       Even the packaging is a duet. Karen staged the shots in their vegetable garden. That's a real Calabacita squash with the bow on it. (we ate it for Thanksgiving) Will took the photos and fit everything into the artwork templates.      If you like Christmas music even a little, you're going to love this album. You're going to love it again when you dig it out next year, and again and again, every holiday season.

Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will TaylorRead about,  listen to and support our music below.You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music...so in this new world of the "free music, want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?Read below or just signup to get all of our music as a patron of Strings AttachedSee more about it here...."What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewal that led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today. - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally!​SPOTIFY - Coming soFree Pick of the WeekOr buy it in AUSTIN texas at Waterloo RecordsBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally! ​SPOTIFYAMAZONThe story behind Austin for ChristmasAll of the songs in this collection were favorites of my mother.  She loved filling the house with Christmas decorations, smells of  many varieties of cookies baking, which she'd arrange in spectacular colorful gift trays, and of course Christmas music draped over the top of everything. She'd play the vinyl records on our massive stereo which was as long as our dining room table,.and she'd be as happy as we'd ever see her all year. Her happiness in itself was the best part of the season. It was contagious and it was fleeting. In our household, Christmas music represented the hope of another year, maybe a better year, and a momentary suspension of all things worrisome or sorrowful.    "Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there." We chose the songs with an underlying theme of togetherness. No matter where you fall on the religious/ spiritual spectrum, holidays are a time of connection.  Of reunion and reflectionand gratitude. And being together as the bustling world mercifully grinds to a halt, creating a glow in the darkness of the long nights of winter.  - KAREN MALThe story behind A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.A Mandolin Christmas       Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin,  TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating.      The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.  It's a dance between two partners: the mandolin and the classical guitar.  And that's it.  Karen and Will are perhaps better-known as vocalist and violinist, respectively, but as the tracks blossomed, the two instruments just didn't seem to want any company. There's a simple elegance in the combination that makes for a classic record.      "A Mandolin Christmas" is also a duet between traditional folk music and jazz.  The music includes pristine old-style classical arrangements, and also subtle and playful jazz harmonizations, weaving around familiar melodies that sound like home.   You can practically smell the sugar cookies coming out of the oven, see the kitchen windows steaming up.       Even the packaging is a duet. Karen staged the shots in their vegetable garden. That's a real Calabacita squash with the bow on it. (we ate it for Thanksgiving) Will took the photos and fit everything into the artwork templates.      If you like Christmas music even a little, you're going to love this album. You're going to love it again when you dig it out next year, and again and again, every holiday season.Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more.Will and his musical friends from Austin, Texas light up your house with inspiring acoustic music.WASHINGTON POST–“Imaginatively orchestrated… multi-faceted… darting lyricism, and occasionally pensive moods, Taylor makes the grade with his deft touch and improvisatory skills.”ESQUIRE MAGAZINE–”As to the quality of the music and the professionalism, this production is far superior over the numerous recordings issued by the major record companies.”Learn how you can have Karen Mal & Will Taylor in your home here.~!Anywhere, not just where we live.More fan comments...

Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will TaylorRead about,  listen to and support our music below. You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music. Want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewalthat led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in Great Britain, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today.[1] - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally!​SPOTIFY - Coming soFree Pick of the WeekOr buy it in AUSTIN texas at Waterloo RecordsBuy the CD with any credit cardITUNESMP3'S or WAV files direct from the artistCall 512-589-8749 to order by phone.Call me and I'll write a note and send it to them personally! ​SPOTIFYAMAZONThe story behind Austin for ChristmasAll of the songs in this collection were favorites of my mother.  She loved filling the house with Christmas decorations, smells of  many varieties of cookies baking, which she'd arrange in spectacular colorful gift trays, and of course Christmas music draped over the top of everything. She'd play the vinyl records on our massive stereo which was as long as our dining room table,.and she'd be as happy as we'd ever see her all year. Her happiness in itself was the best part of the season. It was contagious and it was fleeting. In our household, Christmas music represented the hope of another year, maybe a better year, and a momentary suspension of all things worrisome or sorrowful.    "Yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there." We chose the songs with an underlying theme of togetherness. No matter where you fall on the religious/ spiritual spectrum, holidays are a time of connection.  Of reunion and reflectionand gratitude. And being together as the bustling world mercifully grinds to a halt, creating a glow in the darkness of the long nights of winter.  - KAREN MALThe story behind A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.A Mandolin Christmas       Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin,  TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating.      The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.  It's a dance between two partners: the mandolin and the classical guitar.  And that's it.  Karen and Will are perhaps better-known as vocalist and violinist, respectively, but as the tracks blossomed, the two instruments just didn't seem to want any company. There's a simple elegance in the combination that makes for a classic record.      "A Mandolin Christmas" is also a duet between traditional folk music and jazz.  The music includes pristine old-style classical arrangements, and also subtle and playful jazz harmonizations, weaving around familiar melodies that sound like home.   You can practically smell the sugar cookies coming out of the oven, see the kitchen windows steaming up.       Even the packaging is a duet. Karen staged the shots in their vegetable garden. That's a real Calabacita squash with the bow on it. (we ate it for Thanksgiving) Will took the photos and fit everything into the artwork templates.      If you like Christmas music even a little, you're going to love this album. You're going to love it again when you dig it out next year, and again and again, every holiday season.