This song is why I am proud to be part of the Noel Project, even though
all I did was mix it. The collaboration between Mystified and Curry (and
Jocke and Berndt) was amazing to watch. In fact, the 15 minute
"Swedish language lesson" from Curry is worthy of posting under
Spoken Word/Poerty. It also has some wonderful bonus guitar work
from Johannes. (Maybe he will post the link?)

Cat, your vocals on this, the improvised harmonies, are beautiful. And
your Swedish is flawless. I think? As I told you, this sounds like
Swedish/Country Western to me. Wonderful.

Curry, you and your band laid down a beautiful, restrained and
understated bed for this. Thanks for all your help.

I imagine some people may wonder about the artwork. The girl with
candles on her head? I found this explanation on the Internet, so you
know it's true: Santa Lucia's Day (The feast of Saint Lucia, Dec 13) is
the first day of the Christmas season in Sweden. This day is said to
bear the longest night according to the lunar calendar. Maybe that's
why in Sweden, with such long winters, the love of light is reflected in
this festival. At the crack of dawn, Princess Lucia in a white costume
and crowned with candles walks around serving coffee, bread, and
cookies to the people. A little girl with candles and boys wearing three-
cornered hats will walk with her and sing "Santa Lucia" and other songs
in chorus.

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OK Tom ... before I give it a secont thoght ... here it is:

http://johannesmusik.se/NoelProject/SwedishLanguageLesson.mp3



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Here, Mr. Cori Ander. We can make things easier, by providing a direct live
link
to
your highly entertaining "Swedish
Language Lesson."

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splendor bright cd

the lost records™

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Previous post was to a broken link...maybe this one will work?

Swedish Language Lesson"

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splendor bright cd

the lost records™

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TO US! Thank you for the NOEL PROJECT, just lovely!!

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doesn't get any better than this

HO HO HO

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this incredibly fine performance. Knowing what it took for Mysti to sing
this... gosh, it is amazing. Curry, your never fail to satisfy with your guitar.
Cat... gorgeous vocals.
Kudos to you both and to God be the glory for the things He has done.

Just beautiful.

Jack

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Exactly light and peaceful!

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This is wonderful. I fell in love with the Swedish language when I took
it in college, and to this day I delight in the sound of it. It is music in
and of itself. This collaboration is a wonderful one. Both of you did a
great job on this lovely traditional song.

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...very beautiful, indeed.

This would easily get airtime on folk radio around Boston, I think.

It has the feel of the season...

Ed

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It truly is.

I think that about covers my admiration of this :)

Beautiful.

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We at the Noel Project really appreciate the feedback we've been
getting on these Christmas pieces.
It's been an intense, time-consuming, thrilling, and very rewarding
effort.

Despite all the joking around from 'Mr Noel Project' from time to time,
we really are glad that it's brought some joy to those of you listening,
commenting, and downloading.

That was the whole point of doing what we've done.
So thanks, again.




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I love that Cori Ander was so moved:
"I feel that Mysti's harmonies and improvised melodies are just
wonderfully beautiful! The latter half of the tune starts my heart beating
by joy! This music could give life to a mountain! Just listen to her singing
the last verse..."
That sentiment is really quite touching.
Beautiful song and performance by all.

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good and improved!

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Happy Holidays!!

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Thanks everyone for listening, and for your comments.

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