Oh Little Town of Bethlehem (Xmas Challenge w/Bud)

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From Bud:
Cheers to all you girls and boys – the naughtier the better
I made this tune with Paddy Navin – a bloke who’s very clever
Played a bit of bass – and sang a backup here and there
Thanks to Andrew for the chance - to play this Christmas air

From Paddy:
We took a chance, we rewrote, we experimented.
Love it or hate it, this is dedicated to the memories of
two of the finest: Mark Linkous and Vic Chesnutt.
May they rest in peace having left behind treasures
for our ears.
Merry Christmas one and all.

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Hits: 1339
Comments: 23
Fans: 25
Plays: 63
Downloads: 48

Uploaded: Dec 21, 2010 - 05:20:18 AM
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2010 - 05:20:18 AM Last Played: Dec 17, 2012 - 07:50:35 AM

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alackbass	alackbass said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Oh Little Town of Bethlehem First! (Again) Check out my latest song called Close to the Bone by Jerry Quinn

alackbass	alackbass said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Now for my comment! This is in the true spirit of a challenge. Make the song your own and have it reflect the musical styles of both participants. I was digging it already then the electric guitar solo came chiming in. Cool take on a classic. Check out my latest song called Close to the Bone by Jerry Quinn

bud	bud said 911 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	I believe Paddy is on the road so I'll start the thank you thank you very much stuff. Really - it was a great challenge to be part of - and I couldn't have had a better partner to work with. What a great guy - and what a vocal. Check out my latest song called fig field

crissew	crissew said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Bethlehem Methinks this was a total rewrite. Great job on this, vocal and backing. Psychedelic christmas song, reminiscent of pink floyd from the wall album! Enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called The Devil's Argument :P

bud	bud said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Oh - I forgot to mention the synthy droning bit floating around is courtesy of Crystal synth and Spectral dronemaker. But the heart and soul of this piece is Paddy's incredible interpretation of this standard right from the start. I too share in the tribute to Mark and Vic - I already miss them dearly. Happy Holidays and peace to come. Check out my latest song called fig field

lilmom	lilmom said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	O' Little Town The name of the game in this year's Christmas Challenge seems to be "get as creatively away from the original as you can". You two have certainly done that. You've totally re-written this perennial classic and made a new song out of it. Reverent, believable, and up to date! How AWESOME! Congratulations. Check out my latest song called Tribute to Jeannie and Ed

magnatone	magnatone said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Oh Little Town great job you two - first thing i listened to this morning after looking at Kevin's incredible lunar eclipse photo! Merry Christmas! Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

sschedra	sschedra said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Guys, One of the most original takes on this song I have heard. Kind of reminds me of "I Shall Be Released" by Dylan. Check out my latest song called E Lucevan Le Stelle

rok41	rok41 said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Bethlehem ....Original take on a classic, bold and different. I too here the Roger Waters type influence on this. Nice collab guys, Merry Christmas. Check out my latest song called The Game

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	This is outstanding Really fantastic work guys, I loved this. Check out my latest song called The Wish Granter

michael2	michael2 said 912 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	excellent love the new melody and the slightly off kilter drums are perfect. I miss LInkous and Vic too. This is beautiful, thanks. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

kassia	kassia said 911 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	ooh i love this. great interpretation. love the folky, sparse style. bud, great synth choices. i'm definitely adding this to my holiday collection. thanks guys! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Carrie71	Carrie71 said 911 days ago (December 21st, 2010)
	Way to change it up Great job guys. I love that you did your own take on the tune. Awesome! Check out my latest song called Pretty Baby Bang Bang w/ProtoTypeEightyOne/Gaylen75

papag	papag said 911 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	breathtaking lovely. you guys have taken this to a new place that is good and blessed. thanks for the dl :) Check out my latest song called How Can I Know?

tempie	tempie said 911 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	excellent love the just off kilter earnest vox and the core of doubt that runs through this, gives it a really honest vibe that reminds me of sufjan's christmas stuff. really well done. Check out my latest song called Fan Fiction (Stan Lee Writes Reed Richards)

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 911 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	Very enjoyable as a totally unique rendition of a cherished carol. Bluegrass or folk but with a bit of added dash. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

awigze	awigze said 911 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	very cool very personable and extremely likable. Thanks for handling this in the way that you did... one of my favorite Christmas Carols. Check out my latest song called Afraid of the Rain w/ Davisamerica

jdholliday	jdholliday said 911 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	wow! so good! man this is powerful, such raw real emotional vocals, love this! So Pink Floyd does do x-mas songs! Beautiful! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

Moviz	Moviz said 910 days ago (December 22nd, 2010)
	This is a wonderfully nostalgic song and it's one that John Lennon might have performed... just the way this has been performed. It's quite beautiful and I find the vocal very touching. Love the whole treatment; a great job by both of you. All the best to you and yours, regards M Check out my latest song called He's The Jazzman

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 910 days ago (December 23rd, 2010)
	Wow... Its like a slow country ballad bethleham! Very cool! Check out my latest song called Find Yourself (MJCC2013)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 906 days ago (December 27th, 2010)
	Bethlehem Another favorite of mine. Super cool re-imagining. When I saw both names I was anticipating a Christmas stomper, but got surprised. Reverent and doubtful. Very cool. Check out my latest song called The Robots of Coconino County

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 550 days ago (December 18th, 2011)
	Under The Tree Again Man it's great to have this killer tune in full rotation in the Dorsey house! Merry Christmas! Bob Check out my latest song called She Was Nowhere

Char	Char said 549 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Thanks to the forum post, I listened to something I had missed. I had never heard such a fine reworking of a song into a different style. Rock and roll and contemporary electronic, but still a carol. Amazing vocal, Paddy and Kevin, on top of that superb backer. Thanks, guys. Check out my latest song called When Loving Is One-sided, Music by Bob Rodgers

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