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jannesan That was really something completely different  Not just from you but on the forum. Really made me smile, good to have some humorous Christmas tune for a while. Enjoyable heavy rock instrumentation and your vocal fits like beard on Santa. Thanks Jim for your Holiday surprise! Janne Thanks Janne I am overwhelmed by your wonderful comments… And your continued comments & support for me & other songwriters... I'm happy you considered it a "Holiday surprise".
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 As Ray said, "Dystopian Christmas" Perfect. Blindsided we are. You are a man of many talents...some obviously hidden for a while Fun, fun and more fun! J&B
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Hey Jim,
Man, talk about pushing the sides of the envelope!!
This is so different from what I'm used to hearing from you, I had no idea you had a rock side!
Love that riff, drums are cool too, great vocal!
I love this, well done!
Had to quote Dave on this. Nail on the head. This is AWESOME! This is ONE song I wouldn't mind hearing many Christmases in a row... Truly Original. fj Thanks Floyd For your tremendous comments on this song... As well as for all the support & comments you've given me this year! Merry Christmas to you & your family.
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Wow loved this. I too loved the riff in the song. Maybe a touch of Nirvana. Wowser.
Thanks Scott... I certainly am happy you enjoyed it!
Jim
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Jim, Poor Santa... This is the fun, dark side of you talking! Very cool arrangement. Intro is a killer. I think it is a continuation of the tune you posted a few month back, with ticking clock. It would be a nice soundtrack for a PG13/R cartoon Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! Misha.
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Hi Jim,
I must have missed this 'Christmas song' of you.
As some others already said, something totally different from what I used to hear from you.
But very, very well done. The organ with with that penetrating sound and your way of singing the song makes it very exciting to listen to.
I more than agree with all the compliments of the others here. You did a very good job with this one. Thank God in Europe we have our own Santa. We can still celebrate Christmas!
But your lyrics were very funny. I could see these deers in front of me, dead stoned and thinking they could fly with their carved ears. A very nice find.
Merry Christmas, Jim!
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Jim,
Thank you for surprising me with that Christmas gut punch!!
Really good/bad attitude comes through on the vocals and the lyrics are the best darkly funny Christmas song I`ve heard in a long time.
Way to go for letting us hear this side of your music.
Robert Thanks Robert... I'm touched by your incredibly kind words & support... I guess you know you’ve made my day a lot brighter... And I am pleased you like the song!
Jim
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Excellent work - quite a different Christmas feel!
Clever and entertaining.
Peter
Thanks Peter... I happy you found it "Clever and entertaining"... I did have fun putting it all together... And its always nice when others, like you, enjoy it!
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Dear Jim, I don't know where to begin, because everything about this song is so incredibly good. I'm not that much into Christmas songs, I must admit, but I must agree with Floyd: I'd really like to hear more of that style ! What an intro - I simply wouldn't trust my ears and had to make sure I had not accidentally clicked another song - BRILLIANT ! The lyrics are amazing - yes, funny at first sight, even very funny. But I'm more than sure that this is a bitter parabel on incidents that sadly enough happen to be real. And if that is so, I think there's far mor Christian expressiveness in your lines than in most of those Christmas tunes that are tootling in the malls this time of the year. And BTW, it is exactly the way I love serious issues to be approached - it's 'Hats off' simply for those lyrics. Your Vocal is just perfect for that song, the arrangement si stunning ! Jim, old cowboy that I thought you were: If I may utter a request: Please write and perform more, many more songs of that genre - you're simply too good in that to deny us the fruits of that talent. You see: I'm stunned, excited and mostz impressed by this one. Thanks for posting that gem. Oh yes: I really enjoud that really corresponding vide - nice job on this one, too! Take care, Stefan PS: Of course I couldn't help remembering one of my favorite Arlo Guthrie tunes which was very funny, too, but also transported a cause: The Pause of Mr Claus Thanks Stefan... All of your wonderful comments tend to make me blush ... And your insights about the reality behind the story is quite right on... I certainly am thankful a songwriter with your talents can appreciate my endeavors.
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This is not a traditional Christmas song; but could become a new tradition! I suggest reposting it next year again.
Cool song that I didn't see coming. A lot of fun. I think I hurt my neck headbanging. You really should have a disclaimer for that kind of thing.
Anyway, thanks for sharing! Thanks H2L... I hope you didn't hurt your neck too badly If I re-post it next year... I may follow your advice & include "a disclaimer". Anyway,,, I glad you enjoyed it!
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This is the surprise packet of the season - Big Bad Jim getting down and dirty, turning Christmas music on its head. Jim, this is inspired. Your voice, the riff, the sound and arrangement just work together to make a great song. Loved the vid too. Thanks for sharing this and brightening our Christmas. Scary Christmas  , Mike Thanks Mike... "Big Bad Jim" ... I love it! I'm happy one of my tunes was able to brighten your Christmas!
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Hi Jim, When I started playing, I blinked and doubled checked that I was listening to one of your songs. My eyes confirmed that I had the right person but my brain is still in denial! This is what has been described to me as "thinking outside of the (Band In A) box". I'm on holidays right now but if I was in teacher mode still, this would be worth an easy, easy...  Creativity shines as bright as the noon-time summer sun! You've really outdone yourself with this little gem. Truly inspiring on s-o-o-o-o-o-o many levels! All the best, Noel
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Hi, Jim !
...and a most Merry X-mas
to you though it may seem
a bit gloomy if Santa is
held up by the cops for long ?
this is certainly a most
interesting piece of music
I´d say !!
Keep on rockin´ !
Cheers
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First the mix, then the riff and then the theme it all keeps one interested in an alternative Xmas Song that would send kids into tears.
Very clever all round. Really well thought out and created. Brilliant!!!
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WOW, quite a departure for you Jim!! Kind of a dark weird punk rock thing........But it works great!! I think you nailed it!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg... I certainly am glad you liked it!
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Jim, this is awesome!!! I was expecting something different for sure coming from you...perhaps something with a country flavor! If this a had a couple of distorted guitars in it, it would be an Alice Cooper tune...yes you heard right Alice Cooper!! That is a compliment btw! It's strangely beautiful and something that just leads you on...hard to turn away from! Thoroughly enjoyed by me...great to hear something in a different genre from you! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torry... Alice Cooper... That's quite a compliment... If I could play guitar as well as you... I might added some "distorted guitars" to the tune I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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What a wild ride, Jim. Love the instrumentation! Top-notch lyrics. Ha! Thanks Scott... For your listen & comments... I happy you enjoyed the "wild ride"
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As Ray said, "Dystopian Christmas" Perfect. Blindsided we are. You are a man of many talents...some obviously hidden for a while Fun, fun and more fun! J&B Thanks J&B... For the listen & comments... I certainly am thankful you both enjoyed it!
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Well done - and Merry Christmas to you!
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Jim, Poor Santa... This is the fun, dark side of you talking! Very cool arrangement. Intro is a killer. I think it is a continuation of the tune you posted a few month back, with ticking clock. It would be a nice soundtrack for a PG13/R cartoon Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! Misha. Thanks Misha... For your cool comments & support. That cartoon may be a good idea... At least something to think about!
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