"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition

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2011/11/14 22:28:41 (permalink)

"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition

Hi All
 
I have been super busy.  I am directing a Christmas musical in my church.  From creating the script, coming up with musical arrangement, recruiting, directing the actors, directing the band, AV, light shows, facilities and so on.  So sorry for not being around lately. 
 
But here is one of song arragement.  It is meant to sung by our children choir during the program.  I sung it as a demo for them, but I hope this puts y'all in a cheerful holiday mood.  I know it is early but in case I drop dead due to the stress, Merry Christmas to you all! ;)
 
BTW, comments are very appreciated.
 
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    bandontherun19
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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/14 23:00:13 (permalink)
    Christmas music is some of my favorite music ever! 

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    rhynosynth
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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 01:43:04 (permalink)
    Hi Vicente. A little rigid but honestly somehow it adds to the charm of the song. Something a little different by way of electric guitar tone for you. I like the drums kicking it up at about :42. Overall a nice upbeat take on the song. Thanks.
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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 03:55:17 (permalink)
    Hi Vicente - Is there no end to your talents?! This interpretation of a classic is excellent. With the kids swinging along to this, I am sure it will bring the house down. A very Merry Christmas to you and a most rambunctious Yule! Best Regards Malcolm

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 04:23:33 (permalink)
    Hi, Vicente,


    Wonderful job on this great modern jazz version of an all time Christmas classic!  Great piano and guitar playing and nice crisp, strong vocals make this a very cheerful rendition.


    Excellent job, Vicente, and best of luck for your Christmas show!
    Bob
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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 05:10:20 (permalink)
    Cool rendition. You could even call it a march or a slow polka.

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 08:22:33 (permalink)
    It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas... oh hang on, that's a completely different song!

    This is great, I love the arrangement and I can just imagine a bunch of kids bopping away to this.

    Loving all the Christmas music coming along just now.

    Cheers,
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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 14:44:12 (permalink)
    You can't do a bad Christmas song.  I like the way you have it in a "march" or something tempo.  I especially can hear the kids doing it.  You sound good, but hey, THEY'RE KIDS!!  If you get a chance, after the pageant, post it with them.  Hey, Christmas is coming and I'm alive, thanks to HIM!

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 15:18:43 (permalink)
    Hi Vicente,
    Now thats thinking out of the box. GREAT percussion work. The arrangement, vocals, and mix sound great on my end.  A FRESH and WONDERFUL change to a Christmas classic.  KUDOS!

    Kev
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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 17:54:51 (permalink)
    Nice job Vicente.  Not what I expected in a good way.

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/15 22:57:10 (permalink)
    Hi Vicente,

    Very nice take on a Christmas classic.  Good luck with the pageant.  Would love to hear the kids singing this...

    -gr

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/16 09:50:34 (permalink)
    Hi All Thanks for your comments. I will post either the audio or video with the kids singing it. Cheers

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/16 10:34:21 (permalink)

    Very nice Vicente , had a nice crisp sound to it which adds to the Christmas spirit . Great job on all instruments , its always the smile the counts and I'm smiling .

    Happy Thankgiving to you & family this year & season .

    Cheers ! Radio

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/16 11:55:57 (permalink)
    Nice recording. I bet the kids will love that version. 

    Enjoy the holiday season. 

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    Re:"O Little Town of Bethlehem" jazz rendition 2011/11/16 12:24:33 (permalink)
    Vicente, I like the arrangement, nice swing. Should be a lot of fun for the kids and the audience. Regards
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