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Hi Janne
Really original Christmas song
Very successful background track
The vocals are also well done
I can well imagine it with a music video.
Great work
Andi ;-)
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I think you created a new Christmas "sound" with the rocking tracks and the sweet synth voice. I'm glad you clarified what "swinging quilts" is in your reply to Ron. I thought it might have been something to do with a romantic tryst. Fun song!
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Good song, groove was a bit rushed, but hey, it's a Xmas song. Amazing what you're doing with those synth voices. Nice lyrics. Happy Holidays!
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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! Thanks Dave for your heartwarming feedback Glad to hear you laughing at that quote, isn't it nice that this forum is full of goodwill  Janne
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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. Thanks David for enjoying the ride "Indeed, those affectionate nicknames are not meant to be deciphered by us mere mortals." tells AI I could tell that there will be an upcoming feature in BIAB that turns every instrument into a bagpipe, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to tell you about that Janne
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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 Thanks Alan, I'm really glad to read your pleasant review of my rocker Janne
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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 Thanks Noel for your really heartwarming comment The original version wasn't showcased here, so I would have been surprised if you had heard it I'm really glad to hear that you have recovered from the cancer, your positivity and helpfulness means so much on this forum. Glad to hear also that you liked Jun, I too think he sounds great and I feel he is the closest to my inner and outer voice. I wish you too excellent Christmas and New Year 2025. Janne BTW. Yes, it is a fact that Mt. Korvatunturi in Finland is the home of real Santa and Santa in this song may not be him, but who knows about his early years
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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!! Thanks Marty for your fun and positive feedback Glad you enjoyed my sleigh ride so many times Happy holidays and have a great new year 2025! 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. Thanks Mario, I always appreciate your pleasant words Your ears are not that old, but those young ones in the song were in a hurry - as you know, Santa has billions of homes to visit in single day Janne
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Well I can't say I understand all of the secrets but it's certainly lively with enough lyrics to spare.
Good production as we can expect from you, Janne.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Hi Janne,
What a nice, funny story/song! Trying to sing like this would cause serious injuries to my tongue (at least), so I don't even try it.
But what a story!
And I like the junk bells. Who can think of this?
I think it is a number 2 (close to Jingle bells)
Nice days and new year, Janne,
Hans
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Nice Janne!! A pleasant, cheerful holiday treat!! Well produced and mixed!! Enjoyed!! Take care. Greg
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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.
Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki Adachi for your wonderful review Janne
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Loved the lyric Janne. Excellent backing band. Really well done... Thanks Scott for your positive feedback Janne
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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.
J&B Thanks Janice and Bud for your lovely review Yes, it would be really interesting to hear a slow version by the old blues masters like J&B Happy holidays to you too, I hope to hear lot of your quality production also in 2025. Janne
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Cool stuff and absolutely dripping with lines that are easily interpreted in various ways.
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Hi Janne
Really original Christmas song
Very successful background track
The vocals are also well done
I can well imagine it with a music video.
Great work
Andi ;-) Thanks Andi, I appreciate your kind review of my song I hope you imagination didn't create an X-rated music video or something that Santa wouldn't approve Janne
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I think you created a new Christmas "sound" with the rocking tracks and the sweet synth voice. I'm glad you clarified what "swinging quilts" is in your reply to Ron. I thought it might have been something to do with a romantic tryst. Fun song! Thanks Mr. Storm for your kind review Janne
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Good song, groove was a bit rushed, but hey, it's a Xmas song. Amazing what you're doing with those synth voices. Nice lyrics. Happy Holidays! Thanks TM for your positive words Yep, rushed groove, because Santa is in a hurry Happy holidays to you! Janne
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Well I can't say I understand all of the secrets but it's certainly lively with enough lyrics to spare.
Good production as we can expect from you, Janne.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Vic Christmas time is full of secrets... Thanks Vic for your very kind comment And Merry Christmas! Janne
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