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CMohr - Very nice tune. The relaxed tempo really brings out the beauty of the melody (which is new to me). Well done.

Wow, thanks Angelo & Bill!

This song was new to me this year, too. But my husband liked it so much I had to learn it.

ladypayne - that was a lush White Christmas, and you played it well.

Bill - very nice. I liked the accompaniment, and your voice just kind of caresses the song. As for "surprising" voicings on my Joy to the World - well, yes, to me, too I just used whatever inversion of the 7(th) chords I happened to be near Thanks for the compliments

Cathy

Thanks, Angelo! I had a lot of fun with it. BTW, these are all my own arrangements, and I teach all the "tricks" & techniques in my new video, Elssa's Holiday Songs Video (includes pdf lead sheets for Carol of the Bells and O Holy Night).

Barb, great way to start off this thread.
Jotur- I like the "off" chords. It really keeps the old tune interesting... Short and sweet.
Rick... Yes! That's how I like to hear it.

I've really enjoyed everyones Christmas/Holiday submissions! They are all great!

Thanks for sharing!

Rick

That was really lovely, BIll. You've inspired me to try out the church organ setting on my KR-7 again - sounds great.

The Christmas Song

Morodiene, That was such a pretty First Noel. Very nice arrangement and beautifully played.

Peyton - your composing skills amaze me. "Faded Scarlet Bow" is a beautiful piece. Bravo!

BenPiano - That was such fun to listen to and to watch. You call yourself a Piano Beginner? You are past that stage!

Dannac - We all get nervous with that darn red light. I loved your "Do You Hear". Very nice playing!

CMohr -- I loved your Christmas Mem'ries. Great job on your first boxnet submission. You only needed 5 takes? Lucky you! Hope to hear more!

Thanks Barb! I've really enjoyed listening to All your posts (here and elsewhere)! Let's hear more! I love all the Christmas tunes!

Beautiful Elssa, I always loved "The Christmas Song", I could almost smell the chestnuts roasting on the open fire.

ladypayne - What a beautifully decorated White Christmas! You have such a nice touch on those keys!

Elssa, I loved your striding “Winter Wonderland” and gentle renditions of “Oh Holy Night” and “Carol of the Bells”. Beautiful playing!

Bill – Your “Away in a Manger” is so sweetly played and sung. I love how you sway with the music before you start singing. Your videos are always great to watch!

Elssa - another one - WOW, you have been busy. I just love that classic "The Christmas Song". As always, a beautiful rendition by you!

Listening to these wonderful Christmas tunes, led me to record a short version of 'In the Bleak Mid winter'
Hope it's ok to post it here.

http://www.youtube.com/user/robspianomusic#p/u

Not only is it OK to post it, it is a gem! Very, very pretty.