A little bit of Christmas in June.


WAV File:

https://90dbband.bandcamp.com/track/songs-of-angels


MP3:

https://soundcloud.com/90-db/the-songs-of-angels



The Songs Of Angels

©2016 Robert Randall Burke


I heard the Songs Of Angels
On the wings of night
A star appeared above me
And bathed the world in light
For there within a manger
I saw an awesome sight
For the King of Kings was born tonight.

I heard the songs of angels
Over Bethlehem
Songs of peace on earth they sang
And goodwill to all men
A promise for the keeping
A promise for the light
For the King of Kings was born tonight.

They sang
Emmanuel
He is with us all
Emmanuel
I heard the angels call.

I heard the Songs Of Angels
On the wings of night
A star appeared above me
And bathed the world in light
For there within a manger
I saw an awesome sight
For the King of Kings was born tonight.





****** Song Summary *************
Title: Songs Of Angels
File:Songs Of Angels.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=3:16
No intro. 78 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 78. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _KOTOCLD.STY (New Age w/ BG KotoSynth)
BassCustom Synth is Hi-Q 050 01 Strings, Ensemble, Movie SampleTank.tgs
Style MIDI Instruments are : Slow Strings (50), Slow Strings (50),
RealTracks in style: ~~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1801:Synth Pad, PopShiningSoft Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 887:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment FolkPopPrairie Ev 100
MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1)

Hey this is beautiful!!!

Awsome song and performance. Enjoyed my listen.

Bob,
that is beautiful
I do like your voice on this

enjoyed
Alyn

Really, really pretty Bob!! Excellent in every way. Please re-post this at Christmas-it's a real treat! Take care. Greg

David,

Thanks for the listen.


Regards,

Bob

Bob,

This is one of your best - great vocal and arrangement.

Bob

Charlie,

Thanks for the listen and kind remarks. Looks like I posted this six months early.


Regards,

Bob

Alyn,


Thanks for the listen. Appreciate it. The vocal could be better, but I've never figured out Melodyne.


Regards,

Bob

Bob,

Through the years I have heard a number of newly penned Christmas songs (who wouldn't want to have a good Christmas cut?!). Very few are worthy. Most, not even close.

THIS is THE best I've ever heard. Perhaps the only "traditional" Christmas song I've heard that "works". This should be on a dozen new Christmas records. It sounds like a "classic" on first listen.

Hope you've got someone pitching this. You could live the rest of your life on the sheet music sales alone.

floyd

My thoughts exactly.... and I'd add that you have all the right skills, Bob... The right mix of time in front of audiences to know what works... the years of instrumental practice and application, and many years of experience with sequencing MIDI to get all those awesome orchestral sounds... you are the real deal! A true pro in every way!

I could hear Alison Krauss doing this.

Hey Greg. Thanks for the listen. I'll try to remember to re-post.


Regards,

Bob

Bob,

Thanks for listening and commenting. Hope you are well.


Regards,

Bob

fj,

Thanks for the kind remarks. I'm pitching this in NY, LA, London and Nashville. Had a nibble this afternoon, so maybe I'll get lucky. If it's a rejection, I'll just stuff it in the closet with all the others.



Regards,


Bob

Pat,

Thanks for listening and the kind comments.


Regards,

Bob

Herb,

Thanks for the listen.


Regards,

Bob

Bob, Floyd is right! You should sell this and make money the rest of your life! Great Job! Incredible Lyrics!!!!!!

Hi Bob.

I always like your songs and especially the way you put your heart and soul into the vocals.

This is an exceptionally good track, despite it's strange release date!

ROG.

Beautiful!

I wish you luck with pitching it. An instant classic for sure.

Tommy,


Thanks for the listen and comments. Funny thing - the first publisher I pitched this to (who specializes in Christmas music, by the way) said he really liked it, but it was "too religious" for him to publish.


"Too 'religious'"?????? It's a CHRISTMAS SONG, OK?






Regards,

Bob

Sorry to be so late on this...



floyd has already been quoted by Pat....but he said it so well. It is stunning. This is a genre that had it not been your song I likely would not have listened to due to the incredible amount of bland material put out seasonally. There's something for everybody here. Like floyd said "it works." I would be exceptionally proud of this were it mine.

J&B

J & B,


Thanks for listening and the kind comments. I pitched this to Josh Groban's "people" this morning.

May as well aim high, right?

Hope Springs Eternal!

Hope you too are well and happy.


Regards,

Bob

Apparently that publisher doesn't specialize in CHRISTmas music at all, but in HOLIDAY music.

Rog,

Thanks for listening, even though it's out of season!


Regards,

Bob

Thanks man. From your mouth to God's ear!



Regards,

Bob

Exactly. I have to find a publisher who is politically incorrect!


Regards,

Bob

Someone requested I repost this closer to Christmas.....so here goes.

Merry Christmass everyone!



Regards,


Bob

Oh wow! You had me from that opening instrumental phrase. Just lovely Bob.

Wow Bob, this is gorgeous! I'm so glad that you reposted it.

Merry Christmas
Jez

Robert - you know I love this one. fj

Absolutely beautiful Bob. Well done

Really glad someone brought this one back!! Beautifully written and sung!! The best Christmas songs aren't always written at Xmas. I heard The Christmas Song was written in July. This is another gem that came out of season. Great one Bob!! Take care. Greg

A beautiful piece - very professional, and a great Christmas message. I'm very glad you posted this for us to enjoy.

Good one Bob!

Didn't I hear this back in the summer? I think I liked it then too!

Bob, this is a great song and it was performed very well! Mix is excellent. Your vocal is great. Thanks, Torrey

Thanks to all for listening. Hoping everyone has a great Christmas and a prosperous New Year!



Regards,

Bob

Bob,

I missed this first time around. I'm really glad that it's resurfaced. You've done a terrific job with this one. Like other before me have said... this is songwriting quality plus! It deserves to be out there on the world stage.

Merry Christmas to you and Penny.
Noel

Wow, I hope this become a radio hit.

Wow! This sounds like it should be on the radio for others to enjoy. It sounds instantly classic!

To me, it's one of the songs that if you were watching a Christmas movie and this came on at one of "those" moments, I would get choked up. I think it's that cool!

One last thing, the addition of the voice/pad (whatever it is) at 50 seconds was atmospherically perfect! I loved that!

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Just as good if not better than in the summer...cause it's the time!

Enjoyed it all over again.

J&B

Hi, Bob !

This is one of your best
every cathegory included !
I love the tune and your
delicate interpretation of it !

I´d like to wish you a most Merry
Christmas and a most Happy New Year !

Cheers
Dani

Noel,


Thanks for stopping by and the kind comments. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!


Regards,

Bob

Islansoul,

From your lips to....... thanks.


Regards,

Bob

Caaron,


I've pitched this around some, but no takers yet.

I'll probably hire a real demo singer to redo the vocal and try again.
Thanks for listening and commenting. Merry Christmas!


Regards,

Bob

J&B,


Thanks for stopping back by. Merry Christmas!


Regards,


Bob

A stunning Christmas song; beautiful lyrics beautifully sung. The arrangement and instrumentation is simply perfect. You must be very proud of this one Bob.

Have a peaceful and musical Christmas.

John

Dani,

Thanks. Wishing you a Merry Christmas as well!


Regards,

Bob

John,

I forgot to answer your good wishes. Thank you very much.


I don't have another Christmas song, so let this one wish you all a Merry Christmas once again. I wish you all love and prosperity in the new year.


Regards,


Bob



https://soundcloud.com/90-db/the-songs-of-angels



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gidZpzY4JLk

Bob,

THIS is a Christmas song I could listen to every year... Such a solid write - a song that deserves to be covered.

On my 3rd listen.

Incredible.

Hope you are well.

floyd

Nice, man.

Happy Holidays.

good song... late to the party but hey... very nice.

fj,


Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and yours.


Regards,


Bob

Beautiful song. Great job.

David,


Thanks. Merry Christmas.


Regards,


Bob

I remember this one!! Loved it then---Love it now!!! Thanks for posting again Bob. This is beautiful!! Take care. Greg

I couldn't have said it better. John summed this up so perfectly. Simply gorgeous and your vocal is wonderful! I left my comment at Soundcloud as I began my second listen.

Merry Christmas! And thanks for this present to us.

Alan

Very nice Bob. Great prosody and the voice is perfect for it.
Wonderful lyrics and delivery.
Best Christmas cheers.

Samuel.


Thanks. Merry Christmas!


Regards,


Bob

It just get's better and better. Thanks for the repost.

This is a classic tune from one of the best singer/songwriters that has graced this forum!

J&B

Greg,


Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and yours.


Regards,

Bob

Hi, Robert !

What a wonderful Christmas tune
so delicately and emotionally
sung ! As they have said it must
be a "classic" and I wish you
all the best with it as I also
wish you a most Merry Christmas
and a really musicfilled Good and Happy
New Year !

Cheers
Dani

Alan,

Thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you and Di.


Regards,


Bob

RichMac,


Thanks for listening. Merry Christmas!


Regards,


Bob

J&B,


Thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you both.


Regards,

Bob

Dani,


Thanks. Merry Christmas!


Regards,


Bob

hi 90db perfect in every way awesome job this is a keeper for sure eric

Eric,


Thanks. Merry Christmas!


Regards,


Bob

Since everyone is posting Christmas songs; well, I've only written two, so....



Merry Christmas to All,

Bob

Bob ...

It's been four years since I lasted listened to this. Sounds just as gorgeous now as it did b ack then. It's a wonderful song and your voice is so pleasant. Beautiful in every way.

Marry Christmas ...

Alan

Alan,

Merry Christmas to you and Di as well, and a Happy New Year!


Regards,

Bob

Still a great song Bob!! Too rarely that we see you around here. Merry Xmas!! Take care. Greg

Hello Bob
an exceptionally beautiful song
You sang it so beautifully
one can really feel that you live this song
Incredible
A Christmas song can hardly be more beautiful
Thank you Bob

I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a good and healthy start into the new year 2022.

Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you too.

Regards,

Bob

Andi,

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Regards,

Bob

Enjoyed hearing this again Bob

A great Christmas song!!!

FJ

Bob, you have a great voice and this repost will hopefully allow even more folks to appreciate it.

And we both appreciate the opportunity to again enjoy it.

Merry Christmas,

J&B

I saw J&B's post from 5 years back saying "Sorry to be so late on this..."

They've got nothing on me.

Glad the Christmas Bump brought it 'round for me to hear!

Beautiful... Well done. Vocals is outstanding, but could benefit from a sibilance de-esser in a few spots... I really enjoyed this.

Thanks floyd. And a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.

Regards,

Lefty

Thanks. Merry Christmas to you guys too.

Regards,

Bob

David,

Glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Regards,

Bob

Mr. Head,

Thanks for the comments.

Regards,

Bob