Let It Shine (Bauckham Family)

Peter Bauckham

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Another oldie. This was recorded as a musical Christmas card in 2005 and features my wife Lesley and son Matthew (then 10) on vocals. The tree in the picture was in Birmingham's Bull Ring and was photographed by a friend of ours - I think it made a rather nice cover. My son's favourite (only) CD is 'Best Songs Of Worship... Ever' - I wrote this in that style otherwise he wouldn't sing!

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Uploaded: Dec 12, 2007 - 02:52:26 PM
Last Updated: Dec 14, 2007 - 05:03:57 AM Last Played: Nov 04, 2009 - 10:36:07 AM

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Christmas (177), Happy (119), Rejoice (3), Festive (3), Merry (3)

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Moviz	Moviz said 698 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Such a nice bright sound on this and the beat is unusual and adds to the brightness. I love the Family choir sounds great and gives a lovely merry sound to this seasonal song, great song, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)

Thanks Maurice
This was the first Christmas song that I wrote and I remain happy overall with it - a couple of the edits (Matthew kept forgetting to sing) could be better but I think those little imperfections somehow add. I was going for a bright and lively sound so I'm pleased that it comes across that way. Thanks for dropping by. Peter

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Feter	Feter said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Let It Shine just awesome ..and shine with love and peace ! impressed by the singing somuch .merry and all thank you for sharing this gem here ! thank you God Bless ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Hi Feter thanks as ever for your lovely comments. I really appreciate your support. All the best to you. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

echoroom	echoroom said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Family affair Great pete - Matt is obviously a chip off the ol' block .... a REAL xmas song steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Good to see you here. Matthew and I do clash a bit sometimes - I think we're too alike! He's always very enthusiastic and was keen do a Christmas song this year but we just haven't had the time. Thanks for listening and hope you're on the mend. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

dajama	dajama said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Very nice song, my friend I love the swaying rhythm and the sentiment of the lyrics. Great performance all round. Good lead guitar sound and nice acoustic sound too. Very cool. Talent runs in the family, I see! Nice work. Have a good one. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)

Cheers David
Thanks for your comments, glad you enjoyed it. This started off with just an acoustic guitar and drum machine - which worked remarkably well - I then came back to it a few months later, tweaked the drums and went from there. I'm far more of a rhythm guitarist so I don't do too many, or very complicated solos but I think thnik they work on this, especially the two near the end. The lyrics really wrote themselves and I felt very comfortable with them. Lesley and Matthew both did a stirling job. Thanks again! Peter

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perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Cool Better than most Christmas music, because it's a family affair. Great recording, Peter. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Thank you! I think it's nice to receive something home made at Christmas and a family gift is rather special. I'm not sure how many CDs were sent out (seemed a lot at the time), but it was well worth the time and effort. Thanks for listening Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	This is precious... I feel like I am in your living room as you perform. Well done family Bauckham! And thank you for sharing your Christmas joy through song. Jack

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	Jack that's very nice of you. It's great to share it with you. All the best Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 697 days ago (December 12th, 2007)
	really nice to hear the Bauckham's Peter, this is really nice! It's nice to hear a Christmas tune rocked up a little bit. Lesley and Matthew are really talented singers! I'm surprised they haven't been present on some of your other tunes. Really enjoyable! Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 697 days ago (December 13th, 2007)
	Hi Vic Thanks. I wanted this to have a feel good, happy sound and be a good sing-a-long song (more Slade than Bing). Both Lesley and Matthew sing really well but neither are very confident doing it. I'll continue to try and get Lesley to do some singing for a 2008 MacJams post. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Heightened	Heightened said 696 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	Let It Shine Super Great Christmas tune - cheers! Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 696 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	Gift I bet there were a lot of happy Bauckhams singing along to their cd. What an awesome gift and a great family production. It will definitely be a favorite around my tree this year. DL'd Thanks Peter (and Lesley and Mathew) Bob Check out my latest song called Paper Sack

damiengh	damiengh said 696 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	up Recorded nicely. Wondrful holiday uplifing tune made more so by the fact it was a family effort. Good one. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

lengold	lengold said 695 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	What a great idea this was Peter. Lovely Christmas song and a treasure for your son I'm sure. Merry Christmas Peter and Family. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

bud	bud said 695 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	When your son's voice came in I got all choked up - I'm not kidding. Kids and light - can't beat the combination. What a wonderful gift as the days grow darker and colder. Peace - Bauckhams! Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

Estella

Estella said 693 days ago (December 17th, 2007)

So much to say!!!!
A Musical Christmas Card????!!!!! What a great idea!!!!

What a blessing that your wife and child sing so beautifully!

Maybe one day you can do harmonies together and knock everyone even further off their feet!

Great job everyone! Beautiful voice and that electric guitar comes in and impresses so!

I just noticed I've punctuated every sentence with an exclamation point! It's just so exciting!

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Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 690 days ago (December 19th, 2007)
	Hello Sorry the reply has ended up under Neil's. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

jiguma	jiguma said 692 days ago (December 18th, 2007)
	Talented family! Peter, This is very nice - Matthew and Lesley sure have good voices (we know you have Peter!). Beautiful recording - I hope you're sending this out to friends as a Christmas gift :) Lovely production too. Best wishes for Christmas for you and your family - I really miss the north of England at this time of year! Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 690 days ago (December 19th, 2007)
	Hello Neil Thank you for listening and for your seasons greetings. I'm sure it's much nicer where you are... All the very best too you. Peter (Lesley and Matthew) Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 690 days ago (December 19th, 2007)
	Thank you for your lovely comments. We don't do much singing together but I will try and encourage it more in 2008 - finding the time is the biggest problem - it would be nice to work on those harmonies. Look forward to hearing more of your tunes next year! Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 688 days ago (December 21st, 2007)
	Let it shine One of my kid's favorites I play and we sing together is "This Little Light of Mine" an old chorus I learned in grade school..... perhaps you've heard it, maybe a kinda Baptist thing, I don't know :) Any way, this reminds me of those kind of great times singing with the family - it's RICH! (nice electric in there, too) . - Harold

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 687 days ago (December 22nd, 2007)

When I was
at infant school my teacher used to play "This little light of mine" by The Seekers and it was also the first record I played on my future wife's hi-fi when she was a customer of mine (I worked in hi-fi retail and was installing a new turntable)! I was trying to re-create that sort of thing on this - just need Judith Durham to sing on it!

Thanks for listening!

Peter

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Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 679 days ago (December 31st, 2007)
	Hey Your fam has a good sound ! Great sound a kool song ! Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

Roxylee	Roxylee said 660 days ago (January 19th, 2008)
	Better late than never I missed hearing this and need to play catch up- there are so many great artists in here and not enough hours in the day. This is lovely, Peter. Family songs are so special, and this is very uplifting.I love the instruments and all your singing. :-) Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 659 days ago (January 19th, 2008)

Thanks
Roxanne. Although this is a Christmas song it was actually written and recorded in August and originally intended inspirational song - I think there's only one line (the last one) that mentions Christmas. This is a song that I remain very happy with. I appreciate you dropping by and listening - especially as it's mid-January!

Peter

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thetiler	thetiler said 659 days ago (January 20th, 2008)
	This is delightful Like the contrast between the two voices. The choir fits so nicely. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

	said 658 days ago (January 20th, 2008)
	Sweet song I really like this. Has a light, airey sound that fits the lyrics quite well. The family vocals are priceless. Great mix.

ceilidh	ceilidh said 656 days ago (January 23rd, 2008)
	Pete, this is something so utterly charming.... It made me really emotional. I LOVE that feeling of community and clannishness dripping from this sweet family tune. So caring, kind, warm and utterly utterly sweet... Wonderful... :) Check out my latest song called Gartan Mother's Lullaby

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 656 days ago (January 23rd, 2008)
	Thank you for your lovely comments Pavlina. I do hope you'll be posting some more music soon... Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

ceilidh	ceilidh said 656 days ago (January 23rd, 2008)
	Not in a near future Pete. I lost a will somehow. Nothing pleases me. It might be because of that rainy awful wet weather here, I don't know. Are you noticing these huge mood changes depended on the weather on your self as well? I don't even comment on people music. An utter disaster :( Check out my latest song called Gartan Mother's Lullaby

	said 645 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Let it Shine. Your catchy Christmas song. Brought the sunshine into my living room. it was snowing earlier in the day. I like the words. Be guided by the light when it shines so bright. You all sing so sweetly too. love it.

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 645 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Thank you Dee1962z for listening and for your kind words - I guess you must be further north than me. There has been a lot of rain (and wind) but no snow. This was written on a nice sunny day in August! Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 645 days ago (February 2nd, 2008)
	Sounded Sunny. Hi again. it sounded very bright and sunny. I love religious songs.

CharlyDeeCynthius	CharlyDeeCynthius said 637 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Let it shine!!!Cool song Really appreciated!!! CharlyDee(ITALY) Check out my latest song called Waiting for Moonia (Spot) Copyright 2008

	said 616 days ago (March 3rd, 2008)
	Great! Wonderful family song Mr. Peter, great Christmas gift for sure! This is very lovely and close to the heart. Thanks a lot for sharing and KUDOS to all ... Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 613 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Thanks Yeman Always good to hear from you. I too haven't had much time recently. Your new song is awesome - Hope the studies are going well. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 614 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Great This is so happy.... A nice song... I like the happy feeling in this song.... And the lyrics are also something i can relate to.... Thanks for sharing this...

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 613 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Thank you Jakob Glad you enjoyed this. It is an uplifting song - and quite different to my usual style. Welcome to MacJams. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

SJB

SJB said 602 days ago (March 17th, 2008)

Happy Easter!
Hi Peter, it's took me a while to get to this - a bit late for Christmas i'm afraid. A great sound with your family vocals sounding so sweet together - you should get them to sing more. It puts me in a happy frame of mind even in March with Christmas so far away still. The double electric guitars near the end finish it off with a nice Slade-like touch.
I'll favoutite it ready for December.

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saymme	saymme said 552 days ago (May 6th, 2008)
	dl Lovely to here You & Your Family : ) ! thankyou, Helena

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 552 days ago (May 6th, 2008)
	Thank you Helena - thanks for listening to this family effort. Your support is greatly appreciated. Peter (and family) Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 95 days ago (August 6th, 2009)
	Wow How did I manage to miss this one? Not the right time to listen to Christmas songs right now (august) but I just wanna say that I dig this one and download it to my growning Peter Bauckham song library. It will go to my iPod. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 95 days ago (August 6th, 2009)
	Thank you actually, if I remember correctly, this was recorded in August! It's difficult to get my son to participate now he's 13 - so this is a special song to me. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)