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Hi, David.

Originally Posted by David Snyder
Ha ha!

Awesome! Great!

I love this!!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.

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Hi, Herb.

Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
That was unlike anything I've ever heard on this forum. Unique and quite the enjoyable listen. Almost like watching a movie about a family that's trying to have Christmas but things keep getting in their way, but they still manage to get through it somehow to have a pretty good christmas in spite of it all.
It really didn't take any imagination... that's what my week went like. wink

But these were all just minor inconveniences that were easily worked around.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!


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Hi, Mario.
Originally Posted by MarioD
David, what a fantastic job mixing spoken word with singing.
Super story told in an outstanding platform.
Everything is perfect.
Two thumbs up.
Thanks! I appreciate it! laugh


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Hi, Andi.
Originally Posted by PROJECT M
Absolute top song
I like it very much when the spoken text merges into the sung chorus
This is a really good Christmas song
Thanks!

I'm glad you enjoyed it! laugh


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Hi, Ron.
Originally Posted by DC Ron
David, just a wonderful tune! These types of narrated Christmas songs used to be big back in the day...glad this new one is back! Really enjoyed every syllable, and the music tracks with it perfectly. You've got a great speaking voice, too! Saw a lot of FX credited, but to your credit, none of them are overused. So...GREAT JOB!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! smile

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Oh, and I too learned a new phrase: Tule fog. Huh.
Yep, it's a local term.

Last week, I found out my brother - who lived here his whole life - wasn't familiar with it. We set him right, because that's what families do. wink

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Hi, Dani!
Originally Posted by dani48
Wonderful tune, David !
I like everything about it
lyrics, music and your
superb performance !
You're too kind! smile

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A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your nearest !
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NICE!! "A Pretty Good Christmas" is so much more realistic than "Best Christmas Ever." Man, this is a GREAT story. BEST Christmas story ever. This is so darn good, David. Creative and clever, and should be on every playlist of the season. Seriously love it. Hope your Christmas was special. smile


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Hi David,
The contrast between the spoken and sung passages works well
Lyrically fun and eloquently written
Backing track does its job, underpinned by a neat chord progression.
Not 100% sure about the accuracy of the vocals at some points!
Short sweet and fun this one!

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Thank you for this beautiful song full of humanity.
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David,

The scene of Christmas in America clearly appears before my eyes.
Sometimes it's good to listen to spoken word songs.
Lyrics with melody after the story is told
"Well, it looks like a pretty good Christmas.
Yes, it looks like a pretty good Christmas."
They touch my heart.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

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Hi, Marty.
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
NICE!! "A Pretty Good Christmas" is so much more realistic than "Best Christmas Ever." Man, this is a GREAT story. BEST Christmas story ever. This is so darn good, David. Creative and clever, and should be on every playlist of the season. Seriously love it. Hope your Christmas was special. smile
Wow! Thanks! smile

I'm sure that it's creative or clever, since it's pretty much a straight accounting of my week. And Ben Folds did the "spoke word" arrangement on Will Shatner's "Has Been" album. But I appreciate the compliments anyway. wink

And yes - it was nice for everyone. Plus, I got to do play a lot of Christmas music, including bass! The musical highlight for me was being able to play cello on my EWI with a pianist and a violinist.

I hope Christmas was special for you as well, and that Santa brought you lots of toys.


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Hi, Marc.
Originally Posted by mglinert
The contrast between the spoken and sung passages works well
Lyrically fun and eloquently written
Backing track does its job, underpinned by a neat chord progression.
Thanks! I was originally just going to play solo piano myself, but the BiaB version turned out much better than I expected.

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Not 100% sure about the accuracy of the vocals at some points!
You're 100% right about the pitch of the vocals being off. I was in a hurry to record it and get it out, and I didn't fix the vocals as I should have. I was flat in a lot of places, and not all the notes were right.

I fixed most of them, I appreciate the reminder! laugh

Thanks again for stopping by to listen and comment.


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Hi, Laurent.
Originally Posted by laurent4114
Thank you for this beautiful song full of humanity.
Thanks!

Glad you liked it, and thanks for taking the time to comment.


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Hi, Shigeki
Originally Posted by animarorecords
The scene of Christmas in America clearly appears before my eyes.
Sometimes it's good to listen to spoken word songs.
Thanks!

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Lyrics with melody after the story is told
"Well, it looks like a pretty good Christmas.
Yes, it looks like a pretty good Christmas."
They touch my heart.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
I'm glad you enjoyed the song. Sometimes simple really is better.


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Finally a Christmas song that I really like.
Brilliant idea.
Genius!
Great (literal) storytelling.
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David,
fun, entertaining tune, especially picturing you do all the stuff smile Now it's a written history! Well mixed, unusual & clever production. Enjoyed it and thank you for sharing.
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Clever, warm and fun, from the title through the true story to the performance. Nice to hear a different, more down-to-earth Christmas song but still having the right spirit. The story would certainly work as a movie (even without Hallmark sugar), a future tradition alongside "Wonderful Life" wink Very good work getting the spoken parts work rhythmically. The backing track is very pleasant. Happy New Year!

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Hi David,

I enjoyed your "Pretty Good Christmas." A mellow matter-of-fact tune, based on a true story!

I liked how the spoken word verse alternated with the sung chorus or refrain.

The cello/synth pad added a nice touch, too.

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Excellent song David. Amazing work you do with the vocals. Very cool lyric. Loved the backtrack as well. Well done..


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Hi, B.D.

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Finally a Christmas song that I really like.
Thanks! laugh


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