Collaboration: Christmas Wrap (The Christmas I Know/Silent Night) - for Corina - love from TZZ

michelew
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Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:44 am

Hi everyone,

For those of you looking for a serious Christmas song... Well there's nothing to see or hear here. Go back now while there's still time.

Being the silly season, ... well we sort of went a bit bonkers... OK a lot bonkers... Totally Stupid really; in fact that would have been a better title for this song....if you can call it a song... 'tis the season to be extra generous. :) Actually at one stage our working version was simply called C-Rap (haha :D yes, there was a working version!) I said it would have to be snowing in Sydney before I'd release it. Hey!... what's that white fluffy thing falling out of the sky. :P

Corina asked us for a Christmas song, and this is... well in all truth it's probably a case of "be careful what you ask for from a couple of zombies". :) if we had more time I would have fixed quite a few things.

There's still time to turn around. If you proceed... don't say we didn't warn you.

Yours in ridiculousness.

Shel and David. Happy Holidays!





The Christmas I Know

It's that time again, the shops are putting on a show
Manic Christmas carols and images of snow.
A fat guy in red singing "ho, ho, ho"!
It's so hot outside, to the beach I want to go
This is a little of the Christmas I know

When I was little, Christmas was carefree
Jokes with funny uncles, presents under the tree
Songs about a reindeer, one with a glowing nose
Crackers, silly hats and babbles that glowed

Chorus
All around the world, people do different things
But Christmas for us is a good excuse to sing
Lots of get-togethers with family and friends
It's really all about love and connection in the end

At 18 for Christmas there was snow on the ground
Spicy Gluwein in Mozart's home town
Songs about Jesus, glorious sounds
Lots of family, love and hugs all around
That's a Christmas I remember even now

As I grew up, different views appeared to me
All around the world folks have different beliefs
Not even all Christians would agree
That it's OK to have presents under a tree

Chorus
All around the world, people do different things
But Christmas for us is a good excuse to sing
Lots of get-togethers with family and friends
It's all about love and connection in the end

When my daughter was little I remember her glee
We made decorations and arranged them on the tree
They were much more fun than the ones from the store
They're filled with love, they make me smile more
These are memories that I'll treasure evermore

We don't give present to each other any more
Though we still give presents to little kids who we adore
And presents for kids who are doing it rough
A few fun things, some colouring stuff
Christmas is a little more good will to share the love

Chorus
All around the world, people do different things
But Christmas for us is a good excuse to sing
Lots of get-togethers with family and friends
It's all about love and connection in the end

Mangoes, cherries, and the fruits of summer
Sweating in the kitchen, turkey in the oven
Break out the ukes, let's sing some cute songs
It's always lots of fun when we all sing along
This is the Christmas I love

Chorus
All around the world, people do different things
But Christmas for us is a good excuse to sing
Lots of get-togethers with family and friends
It's all about love and connection in the end


crieniecat
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Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:30 am

Michele and David, my dearest Time Zone Zombies

I first read the lyrics and the beauty of it almost made me cry...
But then I listened to the song.... :lol: :laugh:

OH MY!!!!!
The tears are now running down my face!!!!! Yes from laughter!!! B)
This has to be the most insane Christmas carol I EVER heard and I LOVE it!!!
Brilliant, obscure and witty. I couldn't have asked for more. Oh and love is there and hugs, I love hugs ;)
It is totally such an honor to be the one this song is dedicated to and I cherish that moment when you guys made me scream out loud and burst into an even louder laughter when I saw my dear Elvis being transformed into an Elfish guy B)

Putting my hand on my heart and the Sword on both your shoulder, I herewith declare you guys;
Honorary Knights of TG"s round table.

Taking a deep bow and wishing you and all other TG members the most wonderful Christmas one can imagine.
Lots of Love,
Corina :kiss:


willem
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Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:30 am

Thats creative,,the christmas rap,,fantastic

Happy Holidays


Willem



PS. poor cat in the dessert..


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daryl
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Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:38 am

Fun. Who was playing the guitar around 4:00?


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Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:56 am

Thx so much team TG !!

Corina - thx for your heartfelt reaction and for being our inspiration on this one. We were in two minds as to whether to attempt a Christmas song. Then we did it and we were in three minds ! And you are putting us to the sword , well can't say we didn't ask for that one... :)

Willem. Thx as always for your support, and a wonderful christmastime to you too.

And to you too Daryl of course. Who was playing the guitar at the end??.. Well Shel and I agreed to deny everything on this one, and if it goes to court we will plead insanity. I will apologise for the ending being a bit clunky though... It was one take and then it had to go in a rush cos they have been on Christmas Day for several hours already in Australia.

Happy Christmas / David


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Thu Dec 24, 2015 12:50 pm

That was really good Michele and David. I was expecting the traditional silent night, but this was even better. :)

Sandy


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Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:56 pm

Wow!! I am impressed agáin! :cheer: :cheer:

Gosh, you two are só versatile! I thought it was fantastic and much fun all around!

Is this track 10? :)


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Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:42 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Very Good!! I enjoyed that much.
Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to all at TG.

Bill


michelew
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Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:39 pm

crieniecat wrote:
Michele and David, my dearest Time Zone Zombies

I first read the lyrics and the beauty of it almost made me cry...
But then I listened to the song.... :lol: :laugh:

OH MY!!!!!
The tears are now running down my face!!!!! B)
This has to be the most insane Christmas carol I EVER heard and I LOVE it!!!
Brilliant, obscure and witty. I could'nt have asked for more. Oh and love is there and hugs, I love hugs ;)
It is totally such an honor to be the one this song is dedicated to and I cherish that moment when you guys made me scream out loud and burst into an even louder laughter when I saw my dear Elvis being transformed into an Elfish guy B)

Putting my hand on my heart and the Sword on both your shoulder, I herewith declare you guys;
Honorary Knights of TG"s round table.

Taking a deep bow and wishing you and all other TG members the most wonderful Christmas one can imagine.
Lots of Love,
Corina :kiss:

Corina Thanks! Yeh!!!! Mission accomplished. :) :) :) tears. :) WOW hopefully there were tears of joy in there too. Glad you like the Elf-is joke and visual. :)

Everyone - David and I weren't really sure how this silly project would be received. I'm thinking we should have called it Christmas Crackers. :) :) :) In the UK and Australia, part of the Christmas tradition is crackers with bad jokes inside. It's mandatory to read jokes thst make you groan. :) David read them perfectly! The perfect funny uncle. :) :) :) he loves that image of himself. :) :P :)

Well needless to say we had fun getting stupid. It's fantastic that you've all taken it in the right spirit.

Got to get back to my Chrissy lunch preparations. Have fun with whatever you're all up to over the next few days.

Shel


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Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:59 pm

Merry Christmas you two! May Santa jingle your bells as you have jingled ours! Great job again!


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