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https://soundcloud.com/user-61562267/christmas-songI was thinking about the songs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," so I thought I'd try writing a sad Christmas song. Vocals by Rocio C: Christmas Song I used to so look forward to the holidays, They used to be my favorite time of year. Christmas trees with colored balls and twinkle lights, Festive times when family gathered here. I wish you’d come and see me on the holidays, It’s hard to be alone this time of year. I lie awake and think about the better days, Family dinners, filled with Christmas cheer. Remember when the kids came home for Christmas? Now they’re grown, with families of their own. You’re the glue that held us all together, But since you’ve gone, I spend my time alone. [Repeat chorus] Looking at the pictures from past Christmases, Adults all gathered ‘round, and kids at play. I’d give everything I own to have them back again, It’s sad to be alone on Christmas Day. So sad to be alone on Christmas Day. Vocals by Rocio C (from Fiverr) All music tracks by BIAB: Style is _CMPFMF3.STY (Campfire w/ Electric Bass) RealTracks in style: ~~427:Bass, Acoustic, Bluegrass Ev 130 RealTracks in style: ~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 SynthPad,PopShiningA-B Ev120 (1267) I used Audacity for mixing and reverb.
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BobL,
That's an excellent song...
Very touching. Rocio's vocal is beautifully recorded and mixed perfectly.
Much enjoyed!
Bob
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Thanks Bob, glad you liked it!
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Bob, excellent song, excellently brought to life. Rocio's vocals are really on point and sweetly nuanced, you've found a winner there. Nice harmonies in all the right places, too. Like your BiaB arrangement, as it perfectly buoys the vocals without getting flashy or boring. Nicely mixed as well. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Though some might say that there's no such thing as a sad Christmas song, I think this song - excellent all around - will have many empathising. Though that said I stopped doing Xmas a long, long time ago, mostly with so many close ones having passed away. I see ads on TV about how many old folk will be all alone over the period, but I wouldn't have it any other way!  I look forward to doing, eating and TV-watching what I want when I want, plus as it's quieter it's a great time for creativity.
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I freely admit that I'm not a big fan of Christmas songs, but since you avoided the usual Jingle Bells, I actually like your song  Simple, pure, beautiful. And Rocio's vocals sound wonderful. Well done ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Beautiful and well done! The plaintive lyrics offer another take on the holidays. Your Fiverr singer is excellent. I like her natural voice and that she doesn't sing with that modern affectation that I often hear in today's recordings.
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Bob, a new Christmas favorite song that is one that I will remember. A number of my friends have either pass on or had a loved one pass on. I was thinking about them as I listened. Rocio C did an outstanding job on this on. Your lyrics, backing tracks, and mix were fantastic.
Loved it
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Thanks for listening Ron, glad you enjoyed it!
Rocio's vocal definitely took it up a few notches over the demo vocal version I sent her ;-)
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Thanks Chay, glad you liked it!
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Hi BD,
Thanks, glad you liked the song, despite it being a Christmas song ;-)
I agree, Rocio's vocals definitely helped it a lot.
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Thanks for listening Scott, glad you liked it!
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Thanks so much Mario, glad you enjoyed it!
You've provided the encouragement I needed to go write another one!
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What? It’s Christmas again?
Hi Bob, a good solid write and a great take on the other side of Christmas. I used to love Christmas as a child and then transitioned into the parent trying to make Christmas for my kids. Now my kids have their kids, and whilst we spend some time with them, we don’t get to see the kids excitement on Christmas morning, and that to me is what it’s all about. So Christmas has lost its lustre now that I'm a grandparent. So in the regard I can relate to the sentiment.
The song itself is great, well sung composed and produced. Enjoyed it. Kind regards.
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Hi Bob!
I love it when the song moves into the section ‘I wish you’d come and see me on the holidays’ - I know that’s the sad part but I just love that from a harmonic perspective. As others have said, your fivrr vocalist is a good find.
Well done!
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Thanks for the listen, Lee, glad you enjoyed it!
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Hi, Bob. Good write, well sung and arranged. You nailed it.
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Bob - an excellent song with very nice lyrics,
I really like your sparse mix and arrangement!
I don't normally comment on AI stuff as I prefer
things to be 'Real' - but this time Rocio C sounded
quite natural and worked very well over your mix,
you've got something very nice going here!
Well done, looking forward to more from you,
Best, Carl
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Hi Bob, this is a very beautiful, sadly sentimental Christmas song. You expressed that bittersweet nostalgia so many feel perfectly. This line "You’re the glue that held us all together" really resonated. When my Dad died, the whole family drifted along different paths and the holidays have never been what they once were. Really good production.
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