snuh (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} snuh) wrote,@ 2008-12-18 03:25:00 |
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cool yule
It's hard to believe it's time for the forth annual Christmas mix. When I'd first started compiling them, I'd see the occasional holiday song collection here and there. Now, bloggers start posting seasonal tunes in late November right up to December 25th. I prefer to save it for one collection of the best I've come across over the last twelve months - once this is posted, work starts on next year's mix. A good compilation is evocative of the holiday, each song should resonate experiences of past seasons, I believe this one does just that - enjoy!
It's been quite a year, one I won't soon forget. Last May, Paul from Setting The Woods On Fire sent me an invite to join him at the collaborative music blog, Star Maker Machine. In a short amount of time, it took off faster than any of us had expected. In the process, a real sense of community developed, new friendships and relationships were formed, a classic example of the total being greater than the sum of its parts. Thanks go out to all for their time and efforts, it's been fun being part of the crew. Shout outs go to Paul, BoyHowdy and Brendon, who put time and energy into administration and keeping the wolves at bay, and the rest of the writers: Anne, Autopsy IV, BWR, Darius, Divinyl, LD, Matt, Nelson, Payton, Ramone666, Robbie, Scott and Susan.
Most of all, thanks to all of you that helped make this year memorable - to paraphrase Hunter S. Thompson, our tribe is strong like a river. For a myriad of reasons, it's been a tough year for many all around this World Wide Web of ours - whatever holiday you may celebrate, here's hoping this one's the best ever!
In keeping with the good cheer of the season, I've restored the sound files to Posts of Christmas Past:
More fun awaits in 2009, looking forward to seeing all of you there!
It's hard to believe it's time for the forth annual Christmas mix. When I'd first started compiling them, I'd see the occasional holiday song collection here and there. Now, bloggers start posting seasonal tunes in late November right up to December 25th. I prefer to save it for one collection of the best I've come across over the last twelve months - once this is posted, work starts on next year's mix. A good compilation is evocative of the holiday, each song should resonate experiences of past seasons, I believe this one does just that - enjoy!
Elvis Presley: Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
The Sonics: Santa Claus
Buck Owens: Blue Christmas Lights
Mascott and Gramercy Arms: This Christmastime
Ella and ATOM: Rudolph's Mixed Up Nosedive
Winston Groovy: Merry Christmas
The Maytals: Happy Christmas (The Christmas Song)
Ry Cooder: Christmas in Southgate
Eels: Christmas Is Going To The Dogs
Singing Dogs: Jingle Bells
Ben Folds: Bizarre Christmas Incident
Cracker: Merry Christmas Emily
Derek B: Chillin' With Santa
Blondie & Fab Five Freddie: Yuletide Throwndown (Christmas Rapture)
Kam: Holiday Madness
Vince Guaraldi: Linus And Lucy
Chet Atkins: The First Noel
Judy Garland: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
King Cole Trio: The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
Marvin Gaye: I Want To Come Home For Christmas
Aretha Franklin: Winter Wonderland
The Staple Singers: Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas
The Ronettes: Sleigh Ride
It's been quite a year, one I won't soon forget. Last May, Paul from Setting The Woods On Fire sent me an invite to join him at the collaborative music blog, Star Maker Machine. In a short amount of time, it took off faster than any of us had expected. In the process, a real sense of community developed, new friendships and relationships were formed, a classic example of the total being greater than the sum of its parts. Thanks go out to all for their time and efforts, it's been fun being part of the crew. Shout outs go to Paul, BoyHowdy and Brendon, who put time and energy into administration and keeping the wolves at bay, and the rest of the writers: Anne, Autopsy IV, BWR, Darius, Divinyl, LD, Matt, Nelson, Payton, Ramone666, Robbie, Scott and Susan.
Most of all, thanks to all of you that helped make this year memorable - to paraphrase Hunter S. Thompson, our tribe is strong like a river. For a myriad of reasons, it's been a tough year for many all around this World Wide Web of ours - whatever holiday you may celebrate, here's hoping this one's the best ever!
In keeping with the good cheer of the season, I've restored the sound files to Posts of Christmas Past:
'tis the season...
i guess there'll be no airing of grievances this year
deck the hall with boughs of bandwidth
More fun awaits in 2009, looking forward to seeing all of you there!
