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Keywords:
Christ (13), child (17), Mary (4), Christmas (148), folk (351), king (11)
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A folk take on an old Christmas carol, one of my favorites. Lyrics by William Chatterton Dix to the traditional tune of Greensleeves.
Guitar & vocal.
And another old favorite: O Holy Night
Lyrics:
What Child Is This?
Em G D Bm
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
Em Bm
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Em G D Bm
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Em B7 Em
While shepherds watch are keeping?
chorus:
Bm G D Bm
This, this is Christ the King,
Em Bm
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
G D Bm
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Em B7 Em
The babe, the son of Mary.
Em G D Bm
Why lies He in such mean estate
Em Bm
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Em G D Bm
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
Em B7 Em
The silent word is pleading.
(chorus)
Em G D Bm
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Em Bm
Come, peasant, king, to own Him;
Em G D Bm
The King of kings salvation brings,
Em B7 Em
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(chorus)
Lyrics: William Chatterton Dix, Music: Traditional
Hardware:
Martin DM, iBook G3, Shure M57, MobilePre M-audio
Software:
GarageBand 1
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How I dig &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:44:02 AM
How I dig your vocals. I've always done. And that is kind of odd in a way because you are not any kind of trained vocalist and the guitar doen't have to be in tune. But I kan listen forever without minding. I just love it. It goes to my heart. Apart from you I can mention two more artists that has that kind of quality. One is a man I heard making his debute gig on a caf a couple of weeks ago and the other is early Dylan. [ Reply to This ]
So great to have you... &mdash 12/21/07 - 09:24:10 AM
on board the Dadai vocal fan wagon... there's plenty of room LOL. Curry, yours are welcomed and generous comments. Thank you... and I wish you the best now and for this next year. God bless you and have a Merry Christmas, my friend.
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Thank you &mdash 12/23/07 - 12:32:48 PM
Raw emotion &mdash 12/21/07 - 08:59:45 AM
Love the unplugged sound and approach but most of all it is the lyrics that hold the power.Much enjoyed your take on a classic Christmas song.
Blessings and Happy Holidays, [ Reply to This ]
Yes, the lyrics... &mdash 12/21/07 - 09:29:57 AM
actually are three stanzas of the William Chatterton Dix poem "The Manger Throne" (1865) set to the tune Greensleeves, giving birth to "What Child Is This?" They are indeed powerful. This is one of my favorite Christmas songs... so evocative, a song of the heart. Thanks and blessings to you also.
Merry Christmas. [ Reply to This ]
yes Jack &mdash 12/21/07 - 09:28:17 AM
thanx and Merry Christmas your way... Jack did you sing this as you played the guitar... or did you do this in takes... it sounds as if you played as you sang... has a very live vibe....
I'm almost feeling a little Christmas spirit at this point....
excellent rendition [ Reply to This ]
And Merry Christmas to you... &mdash 12/21/07 - 10:45:15 AM
Actually this is two takes (not counting the little guitar solo), guitar and vocal. If I had two mics, I would have done this in one take as I have been playing and singing this rendition for a while. Actually while I was laying the guitar track down, I couldn't help but sing along to myself in a whisper. So I think that may have added to the "live vibe."
Scott, much thanks for stopping in and sharing in a little Christmas spirit.
cheers... [ Reply to This ]
Enoyed &mdash 12/21/07 - 11:53:30 AM
the tune. Nice singin there Jack and the guitar fit it nicely.
Way to go!
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Hey tile man... &mdash 12/21/07 - 12:00:34 PM
(it takes one to know one... :)
Glad to see you stop by and take a listen. This is a wonderful song to sing. Nice to know you liked it.
Thanks and Merry Christmas, Bill.
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What Child Is This? &mdash 12/21/07 - 01:06:06 PM
just awesome ..just sit and close the eyes
and enjoy this gem ..thank you for sharin
such gem
God Bless [ Reply to This ]
Ah yes... &mdash 12/21/07 - 02:10:34 PM
So many of these old carols are best savored with the eyes closed... and the heart open. I am glad that this little rendition was a satisfying listen for you, Feter. Best to you and thanks.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Vocal fan wagon... &mdash 12/21/07 - 01:08:43 PM
Yours remains one of my favorite voices at MJ Jack. Very nice stripped down take of this old classic. Also enjoyed the lead noodling on the guitar.
Have a happy and blessed holiday. [ Reply to This ]
Glad to... &mdash 12/21/07 - 02:30:45 PM
have you chime in, Mike. It's always encouraging to get a nod from a musician that one respects... so much thanks! Merry Christmas. [ Reply to This ]
Merry Christmas, Jack! &mdash 12/21/07 - 02:26:59 PM
Still loving that Martin! You sound great, Happy New Year, Too. I know what you mean about whispering the vocal, lol! Me too. Do you have a pickup on your guitar also? I do, but I like the sound better using a mic like you did here.
Cheers!
Joe [ Reply to This ]
Merry Christmas, Joe... &mdash 12/21/07 - 02:51:14 PM
Yep... still loving the Martin. Re: whispering the vocal- sometimes that is the only way I can get the rhythm guitar accompaniment recorded right. That's the case here. No, I don't have a pickup on the guitar. The Martin seems to mic real well with my M57. Good to know you think so, too. Thanks for stopping by to listen.
... and a Happy New Year. [ Reply to This ]
~ &mdash 12/21/07 - 04:00:15 PM
Thanks, Jack...
Merry Christmas and best to you and all your loved ones.
Bob [ Reply to This ]
GuitarBob... ;) &mdash 12/21/07 - 05:03:56 PM
and to you and yours... Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year. I am glad you here at MJ... a great artist and a positive influence.
cheers [ Reply to This ]
Merry Christmas! &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:18:35 PM
Your vocals laid back, and cool as ever Jack
The little ditty of lead in there is cool.
Hope all is with you and yours.
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
well &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:19:36 PM
And a Merry Christmas... &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:46:03 PM
to you Harold. Glad you're here. Glad you stopped in for a listen on this Christmas offering in song.
Laid back is what I do... ;)
Thanks,
D [ Reply to This ]
Ya know &mdash 12/22/07 - 12:34:51 AM
aw shucks... &mdash 12/22/07 - 12:02:02 PM
:) ... you're not so bad yourself ;)
Thanks, and have a Merry Christmas. [ Reply to This ]
and done &mdash 12/22/07 - 08:22:34 AM
in that inimitable jacksonian way.....thanks for the holiday feeling....into my holiday playlist on the ipod....many thanks! [ Reply to This ]
always a pleasure... &mdash 12/22/07 - 08:54:19 PM
to have you drop in, Mcboy (as if you have a real name :)
I am just doing my thing, strumming and singing my song. Glad to know it made the holiday playlist. Merry Christmas.
D [ Reply to This ]
How did I miss this??? &mdash 12/22/07 - 09:26:32 AM
Jack, your songs are always a treat. Just you and your guitar makes this more poignant than when it is heavily produced. You make standards unique and I really like your pickin'.:-) [ Reply to This ]
So many songs... &mdash 12/22/07 - 09:03:04 PM
... so easy to miss. Thanks for stopping in. I thought you would enjoy this - more for the lyrics and their message than my take, yet I am very appreciative of your comments. And thanks for joining in with me on "O Holy Night." Best to you and yours this next year and a Merry Christmas. [ Reply to This ]
Christmas mix &mdash 12/22/07 - 09:27:59 AM
guitar voice jazzy pathos = Dadai groove
Great take! Submit this to...
http://www.ornamentsandicing.com/ [ Reply to This ]
or sometimes mixed up... &mdash 12/23/07 - 10:05:01 AM
Thanks Rich. You're a bright light here at MacJams. I'm especially glad for all the songs we have be able to do together these past three and a half years (the latest being- "Away In A Manger" http://www.macjams.com/song/37790).
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas... and a New Year of dreams realized!
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Where ox and ass are feeding? &mdash 12/22/07 - 09:31:09 AM
Well I know it is an animal, but as I have a naughty mind my first thought was... well... anyway... Merry Christmas Jack:)
Cool recording - it's like you're just sitting down with your guitar surrounded by your family maybe, singing and being in the spirit.
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and to you, Thor... &mdash 12/23/07 - 10:19:26 AM
A Merry Christmas also. Family time will come soon. We be getting together to sing carols with friends and family Christmas evening (25th).
I hope all will be good with you this next year. Thanks!
Jack [ Reply to This ]
A very... &mdash 12/23/07 - 06:10:09 PM
...fall straight out of your soul into the mic vocal there, Jack...
Just feels right...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Really &mdash 12/26/07 - 07:32:24 AM
nice how you managed to fit those excellent lyrics to this traditional song so flawlessly and sung and played with nice conviction, Happy Holiday to you and yours M [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 02/16/08 - 01:18:43 PM
It gives a peaceful mood, while listening to this song.... Good performed.... And i like the lyric.... Great... [ Reply to This ]
WOW! &mdash 03/04/08 - 02:23:47 PM
One of my favorite Christmas musics. Your rhythm gave it a new direction and your singing here is great. Just superb post. I hope that next Christmas you'll hear my version of this in a medley for the Christmas!
Congrats on this post .. Great!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
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