What Child Is This?

richard13

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This is one of my all-time favorite melodies, also known as Greensleeves. While searching for something else recently I came across a midi file of the tune and have spent a day or two enjoyably playing with it. I've rearranged, changed instruments (the "choir" is the Angel Choir preset of the free Alchemy Player synth), added a few effects, changed a note or three, and happily present this as a holiday offering. Enjoy!

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Hits: 1004
Comments: 40
Fans: 23
Plays: 98
Downloads: 33
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Uploaded: Dec 08, 2011 - 01:36:57 PM
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2011 - 08:36:51 AM Last Played: Apr 06, 2013 - 09:30:41 PM

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richard13 (84), instrumental (794), midi (69), tubular bells (2)

Comments

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Simply... ... beautiful. D Check out my latest song called Come With Me

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Thank you Jack, and have a wonderful Christmas. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Narad	Narad said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	What Child Is This? It's perhaps yours ? :) Beautiful work and performance ! Check out my latest song called Train of industrial delight II

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Thank you Harald, but I can't take credit for either the tune or the performance: just the arrangement, but I'm happy you enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

papag	papag said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	My first love This was the first "classical" piece of music that I fell in love with. Your version is in my playlist now. thank you for the download :) Check out my latest song called How Can I Know?

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Mine too! Glad you like this rendition. Happy holidays. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Philip18	Philip18 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Favourite melody This is a beautiful melody - it's one of the tunes that I love either to play or to listen to. Your version, with the choir and bells, picks up the religious dimension - just right for the season! Much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Thanks Philip, it is a beauty. Happy that you much enjoyed my version ;-) Check out my latest song called Caledonia

ic42	ic42 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	nicely done bells ring in the new year... very nice arrangement. The sharp synths create a chill in the air, and the bells and harmonies warm it back up again. Hints at Mannheim Steamroller. Check out my latest song called Synthopolis 0x02 (VIDEO!)

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Good thing I didn't leave it chill then, what with winter coming on. And I'm thinking the MS hints are a good thing. Thanks Eduard. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Char	Char said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	I love this, as well. Sounds lovely. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	You are welcome ;-) Check out my latest song called Caledonia

magnatone	magnatone said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	What Child is This this is one of my favorite melodies also rich - great post - thanks! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	My pleasure Karen. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	What Child is This? Beautifully done Richard--thanks so very much for sharing it with us this holiday season! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

richard13	richard13 said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Well, since I can't sing, I have to make do. I am happy you like it though. Thanks Michael. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

H3nry	H3nry said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Xmas playlist Lovely seasonal arrangement of this old favorite. This goes on the iPod playlist for Christmas. Check out my latest song called Mic check

richard13	richard13 said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	Thanks Henry. Glad you took a copy and happy to think that you'll be listening to this during the season. All the best. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

TvRicky	TvRicky said 531 days ago (December 8th, 2011)
	Angels Are Smiling And I am too. Santa has come. Thank you for a wonderful Xmas Gift, TvRicky Check out my latest song called 'Our Blood Flows From The Drums'

richard13	richard13 said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	You are very welcome for the gift, and I'm delighted you like it. Thank YOU. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

B. Flat	B. Flat said 531 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	One of my faves also, Richard. Nice work! Check out my latest song called Dreaming (Woodstock 2012)

richard13	richard13 said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	Thank you Donald. Happy holidays to you and yours. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)

Very nice indeedy
...Greensleeves unfortunately in the UK has been so much used and abused ....specifically bloody ice cream vans with an appallingly mangled chime jingle...it is really quite something to hear it properly played and restored to its rightful splendour.

Cheers

Jarvo

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richard13	richard13 said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	I'd like to think this is better than an ice cream van's chimes, but "rightful splendour"? So happy you like this Chris, thanks. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

DWL	DWL said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	A classic tune very well arranged (the bells might be a touch loud though ;) ) I liked the introduction of the "heavy" bass towards the end. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

richard13	richard13 said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	Awww, you don't like my bells? Well, I'm happy you like the rest ;-) Thanks Dick, and cheers back at ya'. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

kristyjo	kristyjo said 530 days ago (December 9th, 2011)
	I enjoy all of the instruments that you introduce through out the piece. It does have a slightly 'chilly' feel to it. (Or it could be that my computer is in the furthest corner from the furnace vent.) Anyway, thanks for posting this Christmas favorite! Check out my latest song called The Black Cat

richard13	richard13 said 529 days ago (December 10th, 2011)
	My pleasure I assure you, but you should move a little closer to that vent as winter's coming ;-) Have a joyous Christmas. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Henke

Henke said 529 days ago (December 10th, 2011)

Lovely
Even if it is a tune that you come across maybe a tad too often, this is a very sweet version and I even opted for a "private" copy... Well done and thanks!

(Greensleeves was included as an example tune in the first midi-program I had on a computer, a Macintosh Performa 6200(?). It was called ConcertWare and I actually found the CD in the cupboard now. Not possible to use anymore of course, but kept for sentimental reasons I suppose.)

Take care,
Henke

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richard13	richard13 said 529 days ago (December 10th, 2011)
	A tad too often I suppose because it IS such a lovely melody. In any case, thanks for opting: may you enjoy it in good health. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

alackbass	alackbass said 529 days ago (December 10th, 2011)
	What Child Is This? Very nice! The section of plucked strings accompanying the flute melody is particularly lovely. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

awigze	awigze said 529 days ago (December 10th, 2011)
	emmanuel indeed, God is with us! Merry Christmas Richard. Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 527 days ago (December 12th, 2011)
	Robin Hood's alter ego... Nice take on this one, Richard. The flute/plucked strings immediately had me in mind of Robin Hood (and maybe even Maid Marion :-). Nice arrangement. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

dave_b	dave_b said 526 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	What Child Is This? Pretty arrangement, I like the counter melody you put in. You mixed things up well, and the production sounds great! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 526 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	This is quite lovely. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

Demeter7	Demeter7 said 526 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	Had to listen once more. You did a fine job. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Boogieman Boogie Halloween 2012

SISTERS	SISTERS said 526 days ago (December 13th, 2011)
	one of your faves and mine, too - Richard, wonderful job giving us various textures and voices throughout this piece. you've done a fantastic job using those bells - they're simply delicious. ambitious project - and you scored well! every much enjoyed your spin on this classic - Anne Check out my latest song called UNIVERSAL SONG w Astronomusic & 24 Soloists

DJShadowkat	DJShadowkat said 525 days ago (December 14th, 2011)
	Amazing Version I really enjoyed your version of this song. Well mixed and well played. Awesome! Peace, Always! DJ Shadowkat Check out my latest song called Last Time I Saw You

woofer3	woofer3 said 525 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	a classic What a pleasing job you've done with this. Wasn't Henry VIII credited with writing this. Perhaps he should have stuck to being a musician. Very enjoyable, thank you. Check out my latest song called burning hitler

GTRocker	GTRocker said 524 days ago (December 15th, 2011)
	Just lovely Hi Richard, what a beautiful performance . . gives me that warm Christmas glow! Happy Christmas to you and yours . . Graham Check out my latest song called Whateverforever

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Name: Richard Miller
Location: near Peterborough Ontario Canada

Hello, and welcome. I've been a member for just over 4 years, and the experience has been very educational especially in terms of my music production and listening ability. (One of the things I learned is that I am unable to hear certain of the hi... [see more]

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