SR4 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Despite my occasional atheist militarism, I definitely love (in a secular way) the holiday season. One of my absolute favorite parts of the season is hearing those occasional morsels of tradition that you carried and loved since you were a kid. So, with the Xmas spirit in mind, what are your favorite Xmas songs? This is mine, without a doubt, unanimously, and ONLY this version: [youtubehd]pj1mVUEHeUE[/youtubehd] some others that come close: an old classic that I always dig (cmon, you know you love those sweet guitar licks at the end of every bar) [youtubehd]7G2RwO6oRRg[/youtubehd] This is another classic....I love the little drummer boy but only this version...everything else is too much...I feel like Little Drummer Boy is the closest Xmas song to ambient/IDM, i need to make a version of this slowed down with added ambient reverb: [youtubehd]DT1fA59oH7Q[/youtubehd] This is one that probably isn't all that popular, but I really dig it for a number of reasons: 1) Its Sting from the fucking Police....he can make as much new agey shit wank he wants but he was still in the fucking Police 2)It seems to try to capture the feel of these older baroque hymnals 3)Its almost a round....and who doesn't like rounds? 4) Crazy ass reverb......on second thought this might be more IDM than Lil' Drum Guy 5) Makes the whole Xtian legend/myth behind it seem that much more mysterious/epic [youtubehd]GF2BzUDeTkY[/youtubehd] and then of course, one of everyone's favorites (and if you say you dont like it you are full of shit and you should die): [youtubehd]E8gmARGvPlI[/youtubehd] what do you all say? Edited December 12, 2012 by Smettingham Rutherford IV Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO303 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (not a joke post i actually like those x-mas songs) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Mariah-very, very good choice....badass xmas song. holy shit ive never heard this Dylan song....I actually really, really like it...its like this weird hybrid of Jewish folk songs and fucking bar music...and i love it! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) boney m album: [youtubehd]C7-4GC828rM[/youtubehd] charlie brown christmas album: [youtubehd]GPG3zSgm_Qo[/youtubehd] paul mccartney - christmas time: [youtubehd]V9BZDpni56Y[/youtubehd] dr. seuss the grinch music: [youtubehd]3pQgSvN7hYo[/youtubehd] david bowie and bing - little drummer boy: [youtubehd]DiXjbI3kRus[/youtubehd] bing crosby white christmas: [youtubehd]GJSUT8Inl14[/youtubehd] Edited December 12, 2012 by yek Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YEK's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents !:/music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 You guys got it all wrong... This is the only Christmas song that matters. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iococoi Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 [youtubehd]ZlIC0PmmLqk[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cult fiction Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_RStwfTAmE Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratters Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I really like this one. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide spratters's signature Hide all signatures Jet fuel can't melt dank memes Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Only somewhat Christmas related but still one of the greatest songs ever: Edited December 14, 2012 by Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 [youtubehd]j9jbdgZidu8[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide keltoi's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ooze Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Ivan Ooze's signature Hide all signatures On 2/26/2015 at 9:39 AM, RupturedSouls said: This drugs makes me feel like I'm on song! On 9/1/2014 at 5:50 PM, StephenG said: I'm hardly a closed minded nun. Remember, I'm on a fucking IDM forum.... an IDM forum.. Think about that for a second before claiming people are closed minded nuns. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 [youtubehd]AG4BPNvayWo[/youtubehd] [youtubehd]ZoxQ4Ul_DME[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide keltoi's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 [youtubehd]tdcnfJamqtk[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide keltoi's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 [youtubehd]chEgrd9EdPM[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide keltoi's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you're going to start judging all music by how "IDM" it is (and we are on WATMM) then my favourite Christmas song, Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney, is the clear winner: Why do I like it? It's just so weird for a Christmas song. It doesn't really have any hooks or a catchy sing-along chorus, the arrangement is really sparse, and it's based around a big squelchy Prophet V line. And what's with that weird solo around 1:28? I'd say it's more of an industrial Xmas song than an IDM one, but whatever. It's incredible. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) How has this one not yet been posted?!... Edited December 18, 2012 by jhonny Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) I dig the Crosby/Bowie version of Drummer Boy, it's one of the oddest duets ever. Oh, and the Bob & Doug McKenzie version of 12 Days of Christmas is a classic. Edited December 12, 2012 by Rubin Farr Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Positive Metal Attitude Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) On 12/12/2012 at 3:12 PM, Iain C said: If you're going to start judging all music by how "IDM" it is (and we are on WATMM) then my favourite Christmas song, Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney, is the clear winner Most definitely - it's fucking weird and amazing! kokebokas cover in the watmm christmas album is quite sweet as well :) On 12/12/2012 at 3:14 PM, jhonny said: How has this one not yet been posted?!... Not heard this one before - nice! Edited December 12, 2012 by chimera slot mom Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1915931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 dark humour xmas, christmas drinking anthem watch this with the family each year, kind of a tradition since 1996 or so. Love this song. Apparently Angelo Badalamenti did the soundtrack for this. Since I was small the voice of Crosby crooning Christmas songs has always been, well very christmassy. Sounds like he's sitting in a big soft chair in front of a blazing fire in a cabin in the woods sipping on some brandy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcZAwoip5aY Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide AJW's signature Hide all signatures foods in the tone of 'go to the fuckin store' patayda chips apple cracker thangies carrots in brown paper bag Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1916212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 [youtubehd]MgIwLeASnkw[/youtubehd] [youtubehd]ZFLExwIQKto[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YEK's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents !:/music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1916396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frankie5fingers Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 since youtube most likely wont embed for me im just gonna say my favs i like most of these songs, but really there are only 2 Christmas songs that i love. Weird Al-Christmas at ground zero and The Kinks-Father Christmas Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1916398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1916425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeantk Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 my favorite things and greensleeves Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide sergeantk's signature Hide all signatures My music (zanderone) Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1916426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghOsty Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I know Carol of the Bells is SO overdone, but this really is an awesome rendition... Zombie Western is a pretty underrated post-rock group https://soundcloud.com/zombiewestern/carol-of-the-bells Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ghOsty's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/76819-its-that-time-o-the-seasonwhat-are-your-favorite-xmas-songs/#findComment-1916431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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