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Merry Christmas to all...this is my take on a great traditional Christmas carol done in a country fashion...so...if you do...thanks for listening...Dan

Born is the King
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2028 Fiddle
1601 Mandolin
368 Strumming acoustic guitar
364 Fingerpick acoustic guitar
366 Bass

I added:
Vocals, piano, strings, drums (played on the Genos)

BTW: Here's my Christmas Album (if you're interested)
https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=661040&albumID=1380&content=albumInfo

Last edited by firesong; 12/09/22 01:03 PM.

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Nice take on a classic. Vocals are excellent, and the fiddle sounds great without getting in the way.

I like the way the mandolin gently enters in as the song builds. Nice piano work as well!

Cool ending. smile


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Hi Dan,

One of my all-time favorites!

I really like the arrangement, you certainly made it your own.

Excellent vocal!

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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Well done.
A new version for sure with a touch of the Celtic.
Nice vocal.

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Hello Dan,

Your cover of this famous song is really wonderful!
What a beautiful performance, especially the vocals and harmony.
But also the band, ah... everything was wonderful.
I enjoyed it a lot!

Merry Christmas to you too,
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Good choice of instruments and a good arrangement that leaves room for your wonderful voice.
I love those harmonies!


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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Nice take on a classic. Vocals are excellent, and the fiddle sounds great without getting in the way.
I like the way the mandolin gently enters in as the song builds. Nice piano work as well!
Cool ending. smile

Thanks David...yeah, I think the fiddle is the game changer on this one...Merry Christmas...Dan

Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Hi Dan,
One of my all-time favorites!
I really like the arrangement, you certainly made it your own.
Excellent vocal!
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Dave...right back at you with Merry Christmas...Noel is one of my all-time favorites too...hope I did it justice and didn't change it too much...Dan

Originally Posted By: vicarn
Well done.
A new version for sure with a touch of the Celtic.
Nice vocal.
Vic

Thanks Vic...I wondered if anyone else would hear a Celtic lilt in that fiddle...Dan

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hello Dan,
Your cover of this famous song is really wonderful!
What a beautiful performance, especially the vocals and harmony.
But also the band, ah... everything was wonderful.
I enjoyed it a lot!
Merry Christmas to you too,
Hans

Hans..Merry Christmas to you too and all my friends in Finland...thanks for your gracious comments...Dan

Originally Posted By: B.D.Thomas
Good choice of instruments and a good arrangement that leaves room for your wonderful voice.
I love those harmonies!

Brian...I appreciate your comments...Merry Christmas...Dan


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Dan,

Beautifully done.
Nice arrangement and production.
Really nice vocals and harmonies.
Well mixed.

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Hi Firesong

Pretty composition of circumstance. Nice distribution between your voice and the playing of the violin. I must say that you really have a pretty voice that you know how to highlight. The musical construction is impeccable. I enjoyed it very much.

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Hi Dan,

Thanks for your nice reply!
I will send your Christmas greetings to Janne and Dani,
but I am Dutch ;-)))

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hello Dan,
Your cover of this famous song is really wonderful!

Merry Christmas to you too,
Hans
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Hans..Merry Christmas to you too and all my friends in Finland...thanks for your gracious comments...Dan


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Dan, very nice job. I talked with a Nashville producer once who was in the middle of a Christmas album project. He was frustrated and complaining about how difficult it was to bring a new sound to an old Christmas Carol. I never did listen to the completed project, but I'm sure he would be glad if it came out half as good as this one did. Great job, as has been mentioned, you made it your own. Merry Christmas my friend.

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Really beautiful song.

I really enjoyed this!!

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Beautiful, I loved the changes you made to make it your own. No secret that you have a wonderful voice. Happy holidays!


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Hello Dan
Oh yes . what a great mood surrounds your song
In these times a song that makes you forget all the hustle and bustle of these times.
A great song that can gives you so much
It is a very nice Christmas experience
Merry Christmas and a healthy new year to you too
Andi ;-)

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Dan, terrific arrangement. The vocals are fantastic and the mix is good. It’s not easy to redo a classic Christmas song but you did a fine job,Tom

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Dave,

Beautifully done!
Music is great and your vocals are top shelf.
This is really a wonderful Christmas song!

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What can I add to the comments that hasn't already been said?

Nicely done.

Things I like:. The mix is good. Vocals are classic. Love how it not only builds as it goes along but the key modulations are perfectly placed. Loved how you adapted and arranged the old classic Christmas hymn into something fresh and exciting.

This was a real treat.


My only nit, and it's a small one.... On your vocals I would have reduced the reverb a bit and bumped up the volume ever so slightly. Doing so would put the vocal a bit more up front and intimate for the listener.

Man I really enjoyed your song.


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Hey guys...thanks so much for all of the thoughts and comments for "Born is the King"...again I hope my handling of a classis carol is respectful both to the song and it's subject...I appreciate you all...Dan


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Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Dan,

Thanks for your nice reply!
I will send your Christmas greetings to Janne and Dani,
but I am Dutch ;-)))

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hello Dan,
Your cover of this famous song is really wonderful!

Merry Christmas to you too,
Hans
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Hans..Merry Christmas to you too and all my friends in Finland...thanks for your gracious comments...Dan

Hans

Hans...I'm so sorry about that...like they say "if you ain't Dutch; you ain't much" smile


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Beautifully done! I love your interpretation and performance. Great range.

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