Old Xmas
I reach my hand around the tree
So there's a hand to hold
I'm glad the tree is not that big
It's just the size it needs to be
I should put the oven on
heat up all the meat
Probably put the pot on too
Potato must be boiled
I march around the Xmas tree
I sing out loud and clear
I wish somebody else could hear
Though I don't have that much to say
I think i smell some burning toast
I'll get some butter out
Chestnuts should be roasted now
I'll get my good stuff out
I reach around the Xmas tree
My hand is getting cold
I hear the sound of ringing bells
I guess I must be getting old
Title: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Geir on December 21, 2023, 05:11:52 PM
Post by: Geir on December 21, 2023, 05:11:52 PM
I started this a couple of days ago. Maybe a week. I was close to posting it as an instrumental this morning, but after my three cups of morning coffee I got possessed by this character........
He was a bit incoherent so the fourth line in the first verse gives no meaning at all, but I transcribed what I thought the meaning was.
I think the melody is original, but I did try to write a Christmasy song so I might have stolen some notes here and there.
Instruments used are all from iPad:
Bell and piano sounds from Korg module and iSymphonic.
Choirs ditto + cubasis.
Bass and drums are internal Cubasis Instruments.
The distant cello and the snares towards the end are from the new halion addin to cubasis.
Oh there's one real instrument:
Beer tambourine (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=13837)
Happy holidays !!
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Bluesberry on December 21, 2023, 07:36:21 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on December 21, 2023, 07:36:21 PM
Very sweet......awesome and buttery too......making me hungry actually....great song
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: 64Guitars on December 21, 2023, 08:03:03 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on December 21, 2023, 08:03:03 PM
Nice one. Sounds very Christmassy. *=) }-) ;oOo; .~i~.
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Zoltan on December 22, 2023, 04:05:08 AM
Post by: Zoltan on December 22, 2023, 04:05:08 AM
Coming from Norway and using the word "OLD" made me think of your world famous politician Fenriz.
I like the sound of bells, and the use of synths, but it's the vocals that fill the stocking. And by that i mean Christmas Stocking, if this was hair metal it would mean a totally different thing.
Beer tambourine? Is there no limit to this mans talent? I think not. The song sounds like a legit (old) Christmas classic.
I like the sound of bells, and the use of synths, but it's the vocals that fill the stocking. And by that i mean Christmas Stocking, if this was hair metal it would mean a totally different thing.
Beer tambourine? Is there no limit to this mans talent? I think not. The song sounds like a legit (old) Christmas classic.
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on December 22, 2023, 04:21:48 AM
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on December 22, 2023, 04:21:48 AM
Brilliant Christmas song. I love the music and the lyrics are just great. But also have a sad twinge to them with the characters words.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: thetworegs on December 23, 2023, 09:30:32 AM
Post by: thetworegs on December 23, 2023, 09:30:32 AM
Excellent Christmas tune but I'm pleased your not cooking my Christmas dinner
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: SE on December 23, 2023, 05:56:24 PM
Post by: SE on December 23, 2023, 05:56:24 PM
Definitely,Christmas fare looking forward to that dinner, well done a great listen!!
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Johnbee on December 23, 2023, 06:48:49 PM
Post by: Johnbee on December 23, 2023, 06:48:49 PM
Has a pleasant Christmassy sound.
:) John B
:) John B
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: des0free on December 24, 2023, 01:29:36 AM
Post by: des0free on December 24, 2023, 01:29:36 AM
This is great! You are really master of all instruments, both real and virtual. I would like to help you prepare the materials to make some more of those tambourines!
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Ray Brookes on December 24, 2023, 01:13:37 PM
Post by: Ray Brookes on December 24, 2023, 01:13:37 PM
Fits perfectly into the Christmas vibe. Very nicely produced with a Mark Knopfler kind of vocal that works so well with the song.
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Farrell Jackson on December 25, 2023, 08:38:21 AM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on December 25, 2023, 08:38:21 AM
This is a lovely Christmas song! This sounds original and fresh to me. It has a cheerful vibe but the words are a little sad. Your voice tone and performance is excellent. I listened to this a yesterday and thought I had commented but no (too much eggnog I guess, lol). It's a real good one Geir...Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2023, 02:47:05 PM
Post by: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2023, 02:47:05 PM
I love the vocal. The bells are a nice touch, too. I could hear how the instrumental would be seasonal but I like the weathered feel, the more intimate take, with the vocal.
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: kenny mac on December 25, 2023, 06:43:24 PM
Post by: kenny mac on December 25, 2023, 06:43:24 PM
Excellent Christmas song Geir.
I can just see you at your cabin looking out to the snow .
Nice Christmas vibe ,well done.
I can just see you at your cabin looking out to the snow .
Nice Christmas vibe ,well done.
Title: Re: "Old Christmas" a Geir original
Post by: Mike_S on December 30, 2023, 04:03:50 PM
Post by: Mike_S on December 30, 2023, 04:03:50 PM
Lovely Geir... hope you are having a great time :)
Mike
Mike