Back in 2003 I began planning a project for a Christmas CD. I had just finished building my recording studio and thought a Christmas production with local musicians and singers from my area Church affiliations would be the perfect way to get started. The project was originally scheduled for release shortly before Thanksgiving. We ended up partnering with a local assembly that shall remain nameless and that production moved up by roughly 6 weeks. I literally spent 18-20 hours a day for 10 weeks in the studio writing, arranging, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering 12 tunes. A couple tunes ended up missing some guitar parts due to scheduling conflicts, but when everything was all said and done, the project was a success. I plan on going back someday to rerecord a few of the tunes I wasn't completely satisfied with. But for the next 4-5 years, I refused to listen to ANY Christmas music before, during, or after the Christmas season, because I had enough to last me at least that long or longer. Today...I think I have recovered from my "accidental overdose" of Christmas carols!
I get exceedingly emotional during Christmas hymns. The Message and Divine Promise are beyond my ability to comprehend. The absolute purity of God's Son brought here for my redemption......so, so beautiful and humbling.
Very nice article, Chad. Very hopeful and joyous. 🙏💙🙂
Back in 2003 I began planning a project for a Christmas CD. I had just finished building my recording studio and thought a Christmas production with local musicians and singers from my area Church affiliations would be the perfect way to get started. The project was originally scheduled for release shortly before Thanksgiving. We ended up partnering with a local assembly that shall remain nameless and that production moved up by roughly 6 weeks. I literally spent 18-20 hours a day for 10 weeks in the studio writing, arranging, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering 12 tunes. A couple tunes ended up missing some guitar parts due to scheduling conflicts, but when everything was all said and done, the project was a success. I plan on going back someday to rerecord a few of the tunes I wasn't completely satisfied with. But for the next 4-5 years, I refused to listen to ANY Christmas music before, during, or after the Christmas season, because I had enough to last me at least that long or longer. Today...I think I have recovered from my "accidental overdose" of Christmas carols!
Ok, now you've piqued my curiosity. I'd love to hear some of those songs, if they are in any way available.
I will see what I can do.
Same, here.
The Feudal system ended? Dang, I didn't get the memo! {smile} Is it too late to go back?
Not in my county! I don't want to sully this post with politics, so... Merry Christmas.
This one still brings tears to my eyes every time and is, by far, my favorite!
O Holy Night
[Verse 1]
O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night, O Holy night, O night divine!
[Verse 2]
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the Wise Men from Orient land
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend
[Verse 3]
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is Peace
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us Praise His Holy name
Christ is the Lord; O praise His name forever!
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
I get exceedingly emotional during Christmas hymns. The Message and Divine Promise are beyond my ability to comprehend. The absolute purity of God's Son brought here for my redemption......so, so beautiful and humbling.
Very nice article, Chad. Very hopeful and joyous. 🙏💙🙂