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So many nice Christmas songs being posted here this year. I thought I would make my contribution. There have already been a couple versions of Silent Night, but this is one of my favorite carols, so I did my own little arrangement of it. It's kinda thrown together, and I haven't taken the time to really listen critically to it or tweak it. Very busy these days. I hope you enjoy this one. Merry Christmas! Silent Night
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Beautiful version of the song. Voice and harmonies are excellent
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Hi Steve,
Your arrangement and presentation is hauntingly wonderful. I have to hand it to you, some of the chords you've chosen are truly inspired; very very nice.
To my mind, "Silent Night" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
I thoroughly enjoyed what you've 'thrown' together. I wish I could throw songs together as well as that!
May joy and peace be a light to you and your family, Noel
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Hey Steve,
My, my, my, I'd surely love be able to throw something together like this....
What an absolutely gorgeous arrangement. Like Noel said, it's hauntingly wonderful. I'd pick out something I especially like but I love everything about it!
God bless you and Merry Christmas.
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Simply beautiful, Steve. Great choice of RTs.
Perfect vocals and harmonies (expect no less...)
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Nice..... I agree on the chord choices. I really appreciate it when composers think outside of the box when it comes to chords.
Nice RT's too as has been pointed out.
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Steve, You are in fine voice on this one. Very nice rendition. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Tom
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Hi Steve thoroughly professional throughout. Franz Gruber would love this! Smooth mix and great vocals mix too - the harmonies just where they need to be. I enjoyed this so much. Cheers ian
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Hi Steve,
it's all been said. I like your version very much.
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Hi Steve,
Your arrangement and presentation is hauntingly wonderful. I have to hand it to you, some of the chords you've chosen are truly inspired; very very nice.
To my mind, "Silent Night" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
I thoroughly enjoyed what you've 'thrown' together. I wish I could throw songs together as well as that!
May joy and peace be a light to you and your family, Noel Noel is speaking my mind. Very nice rendition of this wonderful song. Thanks for posting - Later,
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Just beautiful voice and harmonies, Steve. Crisp and clear with great articulation on the end of the phrases. The RT package you put together works really nicely. Thanks for sharing!
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I finally got some time to listen to some new songs and this was first on the list. All I can say is WOW. This is one great job.
I’m with Noel in that I wish I could throw something together and have it come out this good!
Merry Christmas Steve.
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Scott,
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it!
Noel,
Always good to hear from you, my friend! Glad you liked it. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Josie,
So nice to hear from you! Thanks for listening, and glad you like it! God bless, and Merry Christmas to you as well!
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As always, good to hear from you! Much appreciated. Realtracks are a dream come true!
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Herb,
Thanks for taking the time to drop in and listen! Glad you enjoyed it!
Tommy,
Thanks so much! You comments are always appreciated.
Ian,
So glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate your time and comments.
Guenter,
Really appreciate your comments! Thanks so much!
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Steve
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Danny, Thank you so much for allowing Noel to read your mind!  I really do appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment! Ken, Thank you very much! Your thoughts are very appreciated. Mario, Always good to hear from you, my friend! Glad you like this one. Sometimes, they just fall together right. Merry Christmas! === Steve
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Hi, Steve !:))
Your rendition of this classic is very beautiful in every aspect. I like your pure sweet vocals and harmonies best !:))
Cheers and have a Merry Christmas too !
Dani
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A really nice arrangement and vocal. Often the oft played Christmas songs run right by me...but this got and held my attention. I can't really put my finger on it -- it just grabbed me. I think it's the ethereal feel all the way through that makes it work so well. So much for my analysis -- it's a fine production.
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Dani,
Thanks so much for your kind words, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas as well!
Janice and Bud,
I am so glad this "grabbed you"! Silent Night has always been one of my favorites, and I wanted to do something a little different, without changing the foundation of the song. Hopefully I succceeded. Thanks so much for your kind words!
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Steve
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Silent night... all is calm
Your arrangement really captured that feeling.
Your voice really shines on this.
Beautiful.
Did you also sing the harmonies?
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Steve,
It doesn't get more beautiful than this. Those harmonies are like a sky so blue it's hard to look at, but you can't help it - you're forced to.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, brother.
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