i went home last week and did the whole family thanksgiving thing. since i will be in ireland over the holiday we tried to fit in some christmas tradition at the same time, putting up the tree and decorating the house. with that said i thought it was time to roll out a bit of a christmas tradition i started a few years ago known as the "christmas mix tape" . being far away from friends and family this year i decided to go digital with the mix. Here it is. Hope you like it.
(to download click on the link, it takes you to the site the music is uploaded to)
1. I Heard the Bells- Pedro the Lion - I love David Bazan. Anyone who knows me knows this is no secret. For years he has put out 7" vinyl singles of Christmas songs. This is one of my favorite. His extra verses turn what can be somewhat cheesy Christmas songs into something else entirely.
2. O Holy Night- Seven Day Jesus- This is by far my favorite Christmas songs and this is the best version I have ever heard.
3. Carol of the Bells- The Bird and the Bee- This is a cute version of this song by a band I have just begun to really get into.
4. Silent Night- Over the Rhine- Being from Ohio it would seem almost necessary to include Over the Rhine. for years they have put on a Christmas show in Cincinnati that is one of the best parts of the Christmas season in Ohio.
5. Christmas Don't Be Late- Rosie Thomas- Rosie is one of those Seattle treasures. If you haven't heard her music go out and buy it now! She put this album out last year and it was by far the best Christmas album of the Season.
6. O Come O Come Emmanuel- Joshua James- Joshua put out a Christmas EP a few years ago called fields and flood. it is a really solid 4 songs. this was by far my favorite of his.
7. All I Want for Christmas- Pedro the Lion- Another one by David Bazan....love it.
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hey silly... your ads went away so how am i going to give you monies ? xoxo
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