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The Best Ever GiftThis is just a silly seasonal song  The best ever gift is of course the latest version of BIAB (although another year without my big wish - bagpipe RealTracks, but maybe next year!), but here is another take on the subject. Originally composed in 2017 using BIAB instruments of that time, I think I've never used only 4 instruments before! I created English lyrics and Synthesizer V vocals during this year. The choice for the dueting vocalists was easy: Natalie's warm sound and Jun's deep sound fit well together. Disclaimer: all characters in the story are adults and fictious, including Rudolph  Happy Holidays! RealDrums: Motown60sPopEven RealTracks: #2588 Electric Bass Punk 8ths #2584 Electric Guitar Muted #1534 Acoustic Piano Sample: "Poron kellot" by Yle Vocals: Synthesizer V Natalie & Jun Backing track mixed in Adobe Audition (Delay, Multiband Compressor, EQ, Studio Reverb) Vocal mixing & Mastering in Cakewalk by BandLab (Aurora, Nectar 4, Ozone 11) Lyrics: [Verse] I wanted to charm him by making up my hood I could not pretend anymore that I'd been good I have missed my dear Santa, one gift left to trim I only wanted to swing quilts with him. [Chorus] In the warm, romantic light of Rudolph's Ruddy Nose I had a chance the red suit's secret slightly to expose I packed a cuddly gift of socks to see them on his paw the best ever gift I've got from my Santa Claus I got I got from my Santa Claus I got I got from my Santa Claus. [Verse] The eve of suspense butterflies danced in my guts hung your stocking filled with a sweet cane and nuts I'll remind it's the best time to give, not to skimp sneak in and I'll fill your cup to the brim. [Chorus] In the warm, romantic light of Rudolph's Ruddy Nose I had a chance the red suit's secret slightly to expose The satin string around her wrap I managed to uncurl the best ever gift I've got from my Santa girl I got I got from my Santa girl I got I got from my Santa girl. [Bridge] Snow is whirling, festive fuss we went to hide the wool rugs beneath the stars have had their wildest ride a long trip still ahead, maybe once more in the sleigh the magic flight will continue through the Milky Way. [Chorus] In the warm, romantic light of Rudolph's Ruddy Nose I had a chance the red suit's secret slightly to expose I got to kiss your frosty lips I felt the greatest glee the best ever gift I've got beneath the Christmas tree I got I got beneath the Christmas tree I got I got beneath the Christmas tree.
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...although another year without my big wish - bagpipe RealTracks, but maybe next year!)... That's because my PG wish every year is “please never publish bagpipe RealTracks”, Janne. I'm not the biggest fan of Christmas songs, but I like your song because it's funny, especially the discrepancy of the style to the lyrics. The lyrics sound a bit rushed and are hard to understand in places, but I guess that's the trade-off you have to make when you have so many lyrics in such a short song. But, as I said, I like it.
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Janne, well, if "swing quilts" means what I think it means, that's a new one for my English vocabulary of euphemisms for sure. So...Kudos! Like the playful theme and the inventive harmonic twists. The vocalists do quite well, but their grand performance styles probably contribute to my hearing this as a Gilbert and Sullivan stage piece. A quite good one, mind you.
Anyway...GREAT job at an inventive take on Christmas cheer!
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Janne, Very clever and quite funny. Great mix and an excellent production overall. Nice work! Bob
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Janne,
Original and clever . . . as I've come to expect from you. No disappointment. Christmas songs are tough to write, simply because they've all been done before. But nothing like this . . . and that's a good thing. A fun song to listen to from start to finish. Excellent work on the write, production elements, and AI vocals. Good stuff!!
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Haha loved the ingenious idea of the song, so well produced. Nice one - have a great Christmas!!!
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...although another year without my big wish - bagpipe RealTracks, but maybe next year!)... That's because my PG wish every year is “please never publish bagpipe RealTracks”, Janne. I don't normally quote someone else's review, but that line from Brain made me laugh, couldn't resist!  Fun song, Janne, always enjoy your lyrics. Clever and original as all your songs are. Enjoyed!
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Hi, Janne. No bagpipes this year? Is there a secret pre-release version of BiaB that you've got access to? Inquiring minds want to know! Fun, silly song. After swinging quilts and Santa's "paw", I gave up trying to make too much sense of the lyrics and just enjoyed the ride.
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Janne,
A fun Christmas rocker!! You get a lot of music from four instruments.
As always, a pleasure to listen to. excellent work!
Alan
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...although another year without my big wish - bagpipe RealTracks, but maybe next year!)... That's because my PG wish every year is “please never publish bagpipe RealTracks”, Janne.  Hahaha glad to know who to "thank", I'll ask Santa to send a Scottish pipe band to play on your backyard on Christmas night I'm not the biggest fan of Christmas songs, but I like your song because it's funny, especially the discrepancy of the style to the lyrics.
The lyrics sound a bit rushed and are hard to understand in places, but I guess that's the trade-off you have to make when you have so many lyrics in such a short song.
But, as I said, I like it. Thanks B.D. for your nice feedback Yep, fast paced "action movie" needs machine gun lyrics Janne
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Janne, well, if "swing quilts" means what I think it means, that's a new one for my English vocabulary of euphemisms for sure. So...Kudos! Like the playful theme and the inventive harmonic twists. The vocalists do quite well, but their grand performance styles probably contribute to my hearing this as a Gilbert and Sullivan stage piece. A quite good one, mind you.
Anyway...GREAT job at an inventive take on Christmas cheer! Thanks DC for your very pleasant review  Yep, euphemism for Christmas cleaning, remove dust from the unused covering Gilbert and Sullivan are unknown to me but I take your words as a big compliment Janne
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Janne, Very clever and quite funny. Great mix and an excellent production overall. Nice work! Bob Thanks Bob, I appreciate your kind and positive feedback Janne
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Hi Janne. What a great creative composition. I don't remember hearing this before. If it was first published in November or December (or January even) in 2017, that would explain it. It was in December 2017 that I had my prostate removed because of advanced cancer. I was a long time recovering from the damage the cancer and its removal caused me. I really enjoyed listening to this. You are an immensely inventive and talented musician. You had me smiling from start to finish. I love that line about "swing quilts" with Santa. That's one of the best euphemisms I've heard! You did a good job with Natalie and Jun. You inspired me to get hold of Jun. He sounds great! I hope you have a terrific Christmas and a prosperous and productive 2025. --Noel
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What a woinderful fit here, Janne. (Good to know no children were hurt in the making of the beauty.) "I only wanted to swing quilts with him." Haha. Very creative song, man. Of all the Christmas songs ever written, nothing comes close. So far I had to listen 3 times just to soak it all in. Not done yet, so I'll be back. Yeah, great choice on the vocalists, cool harmony and a hopping melody. Man, is there a tongue-twister those synths can't get through with ease. Well, they say the 3rd time is the charm, but it just makes me wanna go back for a 4th. Happy Christmas, Janne!!
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Janne,
Original and clever . . . as I've come to expect from you. No disappointment. Christmas songs are tough to write, simply because they've all been done before. But nothing like this . . . and that's a good thing. A fun song to listen to from start to finish. Excellent work on the write, production elements, and AI vocals. Good stuff!!
Deej Thanks Deej for your wonderful review Janne
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Haha loved the ingenious idea of the song, so well produced. Nice one - have a great Christmas!!! Thank you very much for sharing your positive thoughts Janne
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Janne, a very clever write!
Super synth vocals however they were hard to understand as they sounded rushed. But that may just be my old ears.
Great backing band.
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Janne,
Great Christmas song!
And your originality is on full display.
The sound effects match the song perfectly.
It's fun to listen to.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Loved the lyric Janne. Excellent backing band. Really well done...
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Very funny!
With those lyrics we could hear some of the old blues masters doing a slow version of this. 😉
Natalie and Jun work well together indeed.
The punk guitar RT provides a good driving rhythm for the sleigh ride!
Excellent session guys, great arrangement and a nice tight but dynamic mix.
Happy Holidays! And we look forward to your upcoming productions.
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