https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/on-christmas-day


Merry Xmas forum members. The year is almost behind us. It's had some major heartaches for me. This will be my first Christmas without my dad. Christmas is a time of reflection for me. It was that way for him too. It feels strange to be entering the point in my life where I'm part of the "old generation". I still remember my grandfather taking movies on Christmas eve. He had the 8 mm camera and this horizontal bar of lights (4 or 6) which were about 8000 candle power. No such thing as candid filming back then-everyone looking at the camera was waiving and squinting.
I've always wanted to write a Christmas song. I always imagined it would be a secular song (I'll be home for Christmas type, although certainly not nearly that good). I've always appreciated the religious side of Christmas. The story of Jesus is "the greatest story ever told". I was very inspired by Robert Burke's traditional song and went that direction. The last half verse is particularly directed to all of you. Hope you enjoy it. I love to get you feedback, so please comment! Take care. Greg

P.S. This is all done with Komplete 10 ultimate. I kind of worked it out with BIAB originally but could not make this rhythm work right.

On Christmas Day

In the town of Bethlehem, a child was born to rescue man
God gave up his only son, to undo the sin that man had done
Through a virgin came a holy birth
For God to walk with man upon the earth
And shine a light upon our birth
On Christmas day

The shepherds there among their herds heard the angels golden words
And in the hay, that cold, dark night was born the world’s healing light
To bring redemption to imperfect beings
Who, in their ignorance, destroyed this king
And now rejoice in the gifts he brings
On Christmas Day

Centuries have come and gone, and now we shop on Amazon
Simple lives have been replaced by 9-to-5s and cyberspace
But beneath the commerce and the shiny things
Remains the spirit that the season brings
When of ancient times we sing
On Christmas Day

So, here’s to wishing for you all the best
Love and peace, and health and happiness
I pray to God your lives to bless
On Christmas Day

Last edited by Greg Johnson; 12/23/16 04:34 PM.