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We'll be eagerly awaiting his arrival in our galaxy.
Perhaps like a comet we can view?
Creative write (love the humor), excellent BiaB session and a fine mix.
And the video was very supporting to the narrative imagery.
Well done and we enjoyed it!
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Janne,
What a Wild Ride. With Santa!
Cool and Punky. Great energy.
Fun. Unusual. Clever.
Good mix. Guitars do what they should and vocals sit perfectly.
Enjoyed.
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Lots of energy and hilarious  After "Here Comes Solo", I expected Han Solo to show up playing a lightsaber, but of course, you can't have everything. Enjoyed my listen. A lot ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Thanks BD for your kind and supportive comment Yeah, I forgot to add Han Solo who was in my mind (it should have been nice duelling guitars with Santa...), sorry to disappoint you, but at least I (and Santa) remembered the wookiee  Janne
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Hi Janne.
As is so often the case, you take originality to whole new heights and create a song that it outstanding. I have never once considered the possibility of an intergalactic Santa Claus. After watching your video and listening to you creation, I feel like I've entered a whole new world of possibilities! You've done a great job. This was fun, lively and really enjoyable musical entertainment.
--Noel Thanks Noel for your heartwarming feedback I don't where I got the idea for the intergalactic Santa, but I'm really glad it worked for you Janne
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Excellent Xmas exposition! Totally love the electric guitars in this. Thanks for your positive review And thanks to BIAB for those loveable electric guitars! Janne
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Put me in the category of one who loves this song. This is fun and enjoyable, sizzling and electrifying. One of the most original Christmas songs I've heard.
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We'll be eagerly awaiting his arrival in our galaxy.
Perhaps like a comet we can view?
Creative write (love the humor), excellent BiaB session and a fine mix.
And the video was very supporting to the narrative imagery.
Well done and we enjoyed it!
J&B Thanks Janice & Bud for your wonderful review of my Santa song The song is of course pure fiction, because real Santa lives in Finland But I'm sure he is going to visit you with gifts that will help you make great music next year too Janne
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Janne,
What a Wild Ride. With Santa!
Cool and Punky. Great energy.
Fun. Unusual. Clever.
Good mix. Guitars do what they should and vocals sit perfectly.
Enjoyed.
fj Thanks Floyd for enjoying and writing such a lovely review "Wild Ride" - yes, that's what it's all about Janne
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Put me in the category of one who loves this song. This is fun and enjoyable, sizzling and electrifying. One of the most original Christmas songs I've heard. Thanks ES for all the love for my song And of course the heartwarming comment, "sizzling and electrifying" - never heard those words in the context of my song before And "one of the most original Christmas song" is the best gift I've got so far this year... because I haven't started downloading my new BIAB 2026 yet  Janne
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Janne,
It's a very cheerful Christmas song.
The sound is light and goes perfectly with the video.
Your usual style is more subdued, but that may be more appropriate for this type of song.
Come to think of it, Santa Claus originated in Finland.
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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It's a very cheerful Christmas song.
The sound is light and goes perfectly with the video.
Your usual style is more subdued, but that may be more appropriate for this type of song.
Come to think of it, Santa Claus originated in Finland.
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki Adachi for your positive review and all the wishes Happy and productive New Year 2026 to you! Janne
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Janne,
My first thought when listening to this was the Ramones did a Christmas tune that I wasn't aware of!
It's put together in a tight and interesting package that bears all the usual marks of one of your productions, meaning everything is pro level and polished! Great job!
Thanks, TB
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A funny song you made, Janne! I can only agree with Brian about this kind of Christmas songs.
What a story about the history too!
And all this for a song of about 1,5 minutes ;-)
Have a nice New Years eve!
Hans
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Hi, Janne. Being a Grinch, I decided to only listen. I liked what I heard! Havox was over the top along with everything else. Fun listen, and appropriately silly. As you said, no need to change lyrics that "work", even if the don't entirely make sense.
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
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My first thought when listening to this was the Ramones did a Christmas tune that I wasn't aware of!
It's put together in a tight and interesting package that bears all the usual marks of one of your productions, meaning everything is pro level and polished! Great job!
Thanks, TB Thanks Torrey for your kind and positive review I really like the Ramones comparison Janne
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A funny song you made, Janne! I can only agree with Brian about this kind of Christmas songs.
What a story about the history too!
And all this for a song of about 1,5 minutes ;-)
Have a nice New Years eve!
Hans Thanks Hans for your kind words Janne
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Hi, Janne. Being a Grinch, I decided to only listen. I liked what I heard! Havox was over the top along with everything else. Fun listen, and appropriately silly. As you said, no need to change lyrics that "work", even if the don't entirely make sense. Thanks Grinch David for listening and liking Janne
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