We've got a local radio station that will broadcast Christmas songs non-stop between now and December 25. I guess they're angling for that lucrative "playing quietly in the background while people shop at the strip mall" market.
Since my slice of Northern California doesn't get snow or many other external reminders of the holiday (I don't count rain), it's pleasant to tune in occasionally. However, the small repertoire of songs gets awfully repetitive, which is why I'm always looking for new carols to add to the canon. I think maybe I found one:
Singer-songwriter Tim Minchin is Australian, which is why his happy Christmas memories sound like warm-weather ones. Now go shop. You're already behind everyone else!
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You could write your own, like other comic artists. Of course, those other artists were Charles Schultz and Walt Kelly, but I'm sure you'll do fine.
ReplyDeleteNow that's an idea worth giving some serious thought to. If only I had some serious time to give it as well . . .
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Pandora radio on your phone and or computer? I "created" a Christmas music channel and like the variety
ReplyDeleteUses lots of data on phone but my plan is unlimited
I'm sorry, but there's only one new(er) Christmas standard on my mp3 player - - and that, of course, is Jonathan Coulton's "Chiron Beta Prime" Christmas carol.
ReplyDeleteMmm - ammonia-scented snow...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-0WVfj76bo
ReplyDeleteNot usually a fan, but "Animals of YouTube Singing Deck the Halls" gave me a good chuckle!
I knew if I dangled a bit of bait, I'd get some good suggestions! Thanks, guys!
ReplyDeleteAngie, I have played with Pandora but don't really have occasions to use it. I find music too distracting when I work, so I pretty much only listen to the radio in the car.
Wait... they put radios in cars now?
ReplyDeleteI really do have to trade in my wheels more frequently.