MTMS Blog
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12 Days of Christmas: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
This one is my gift to all of you. π The song was originally by sung Judy Garland in “Meet Me in St. Louie”. Whenever I sing a Christmas set list, I close with this song, featuring simple solo vocals and acoustic guitar. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas…
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12 Days of Christmas: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Jack Johnson
This is a simple arrangement of Rudolph played on a lead guitar, an acoustic guitar, and some quiet percussion, featuring a head-nodding accent on beats 2 and 4. But the best part of the song is the extra verse at the end, where the reindeer actually apologize to poor Rudy. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph,…
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12 Days of Christmas: “O Holy Night” by BarlowGirl
Chick rock! This three-sister band is awesome to watch at a live concert, because they rotate instruments and all play everything with equal proficiency. They use a lot of synthesizer to create the orchestral sound in addition to the drums, driving rock guitar, bass, and amazing vocal harmonies. I love how the piece alternates from…
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12 Days of Christmas: “Hallelujah” by a Soulful Celebration
The Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah is one of the most well-known and beloved orchestral pieces among fans of classical music. If you ever have the opportunity to see a live performance of the Messiah, know that it’s traditional for the audience to stand during the Hallelujah Chorus. The entire work is equally suited to…
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12 Days of Christmas: “12 Days” by Straight No Chaser
What would a 12 Days celebration be without “12 Days” by Straight No Chaser? This men’s a capella group features witty twists on classic songs, bad choreography, amazing harmonies and gorgeous vocal tone. Watch for cameos of the following songs: “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” “Deck the Halls” “The Boar’s Head Carol” “Carol of…
