gioarmani Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 An earlier-than-usual start for most, the trees aren't even for sale yet, I know; this will make a fun present to pull out & play when putting up the decorations--only a few weeks away! Here's a zip file of a mix-CD I put together, that my girl and I have been listening to, for the past few years. The tracks change a bit with each passing Christmas, but basically stay the same. I've tried to incorporate some lesser-known pieces that haven't been played to death over the air-waves, a few that aren't technically Christmas tunes but for personal reasons still feel as such, and perhaps a few proverbial songs, but hopefully performed slightly differently than what you're used to. I certainly hope this will put one in the Christmas spirit, if you aren't getting there already. I've put them in MP3 format & uploaded it using Rapidshare, so simply click the link below, then click "Free" at the bottom, wait for the countdown, enter the code it gives you, then download it to your hard-drive. 17 tracks in all. http://rapidshare.com/files/67936891/2007_Christmas.zip.html The "Christmas spirit", "Season of giving", "Holiday joy"--whatever you prefer to call it, I have a feeling this Holiday season will be an exceptionally good one, and sincerely hope it will be for everyone else, as well. A sense of happiness & contentment tends to make one feel a bit less selfish, and hope that others will enjoy themselves, reveling in the same; to take part in a little more caring, a little more giving, and hopefully a little more understanding. Perhaps it's just habit for us to only concentrate on selflessness and sharing around this particular time of year, but I truly think it's a noble thing to do--perhaps even virtuous--to always reflect on the trials and tribulations that many have faced this year (including some of our very own members), and hopefully come out a bit more compassionate and wiser for it in the end. So here's a little something in hopes of kicking off that wonderful feeling, and hopes that '08 will see a brighter & better year for all of us, the world over. Take care; I hope you guys & gals enjoy, and have a very, merry Christmas!! 1) Good Morning Blues, Ella Fitzgerald 2) Christmas Time Is Here, Dianna Krall 3) I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Billie Holiday 4) Boogie Woogie Santa Claus, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra 5) Dig That Crazy Santa Claus, Ralph Marterie 6) Santa Baby, Madonna 7) Hey Santa!, Chris Isaak The Christmas Blues, Dean Martin 9) La Valse D'AMelie, Yann Tiersen 10) Carol of the Bells, Harlem Boys Choir 11) Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Frank Sinatra 12) Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy, Tchaikovsky (from the Nutcracker Suite) 13) I Saw Three Ships, Nat King Cole 14) Caroling, Caroling, Nat King Cole 15) Silent Night, Nat King Cole 16) Ave Maria, Luciano Pavarotti 17) The Christmas Song, Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thank you for the great music. I love the diversity. I created a similar mix of holiday music, burned them on CD's and designed the jewel box cover on my Mac. This was my most successful holiday gift in recent history. I am waiting for more of you "stockin' stuffers" to appear in the Looney bin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest watchbuff Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Do you have Box Car Willie's Nutcracker suite tribute "I Crack My Sweet Nuts"? Could not find it on Itunes. HAHA j/k Happy Holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Downloading it now thanks Gio and Merry Christmas to you and yours. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 In case any of the tracks were DRM protected, a new, corrected download link has been posted. :)And you're more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmarshal Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 what a great selection of not overly played tracks! This will definitely get some play around my house this season. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyster Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Nice one, downloading now, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 An earlier-than-usual start for most, the trees aren't even for sale yet, I know; Maybe not the trees, but all the shops I've gone to have a definite Christmassy spirit. I hate it. It's not even Thanksgiving yet, and we're already in Christmas mode. (I love Christmas, it's not that. But this early, and it reminds me that Christmas in our secular societies is about consumerism, not about the birth of Christ...bah, humbug) 10) Carol of the Bells, Harlem Boys Choir Magnificent track. Have it already, but I so look forward to downloading this. Thanks Gio!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie7s Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Downloading now. Thanks Gio. Have you ever heard any of the Harry Connick Jr. Christmas CD? I'm not sure if you like his stuff but, this is a pretty good non-mainstream Christmas CD. Here is a link to listen to some of the tracks. I hope you and your girl, Enjoy Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hearing it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hearing it right now. A Christmas cd? Pffff.. Boooooring as Homer would have said. I opened the topic because I thought they were a nice new set of photos like the ones you posted some time ago btw.. thanks for the cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 A Christmas bump for those who don't have it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Magnificent track. Have it already, but I so look forward to downloading this. Thanks Goo!! You mean to tell us that you don't personally know the Harlem Boys or live next door to them or went to the same school with them or actually cut a few songs with them. I am really let down by this Victoria. I mean with all the magnanimous information you have put forth on this board over the last few months. This is really disappointing. JL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Magnificent track. Have it already, but I so look forward to downloading this. Thanks Goo!! You mean to tell us that you don't personally know the Harlem Boys or live next door to them or went to the same school with them or actually cut a few songs with them. I am really let down by this Victoria. I mean with all the magnanimous information you have put forth on this board over the last few months. This is really disappointing. JL No amount of teasing my darling, will be able to get under my skin today. I am full of the goodness of family love, and simply radiating happiness and good will towards all. Have a good rest of the week, Mr. Lemon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 No amount of teasing my darling, will be able to get under my skin today. "Teasing"? Who said anything about teasing? JL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 "Teasing"? Who said anything about teasing? JL Mwah! I love a bitter lemon. Have a squeeze on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Mwah! I love a bitter lemon. Have a squeeze on me! Oh come on Vicky. Everyone knows I'm a sweet Lemon. But really, your life is so magnanimous, how could you of not cut a few tracks with them? I have multiple references of your intriguing life, but one of my most favorites is this one from 2003: "I was THIS close to Andre Agassi and family today since I wheedled my way into the VIP lounge of the Miami Masters in Key Biscayne, using my old sports photog press pass of a few years back (Homeland Security Code Orange my [censored]! I wasn't even frisked). He looks almost the same as I remember him 5 years back, only shorter and balder. For all I know, his nips are pierced too. Nice t i t s though. P.S.: And if any of you watched, and by chance the camera panned to the upper 300 section, twas I wearing the red Union Flag t-shirt . UK, representin' in da house, word!" Such a life you've lived. And now, you pour thing are relagated to spending day & night living on a Replica Watch Forum. So sad about your medical condition. But don't worry, we won't talk about that on the open forum. JL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Gio - I still have last year's edition of your compilation I still think Dean Martin's version of 'Let it Snow' is better than Frank's though... Thanks again for putting this out. We should franchise it - 'RWG Christmas'. I am now waiting for Lady V to say she has the version from 2 years ago.... (well done Lemon ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Mr Lemon I expect better from you, please don't troll. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Great stuff gio! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thanks Gio, nice gesture. You possess what many strive for and that is class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8o8 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 what a wonderful and generous idea. I love the selections and will be downloading this and enjoying it through out the festive season and thinking of all the collecters on here thanks mr g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Very nice Gio... Downloaded... Burned... And going to work with me this morning... Thanks! Double T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 So sad about your medical condition. I can forgive everything else. But that's despicable. And on a thread devoted to a generous spirit too. What a pathetic person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks Gio! I deleted 5-6 tracks, mainly the loud jazz type stuff - now i have my "own" mix ;P Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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