2008 GARRITAN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS ALBUM - Listen to Holiday Music by Forum Members

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2008 GARRITAN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS ALBUM - Listen to Holiday Music while Enjoying the Forum!


Enjoy the songs of the season while participating in the forum with this year's embedded Christmas Player.


Click on a Song Title below to Play


garritan.com/xmas/xmas2008.swf


The Garritan Christmas Album is the 5th annual collaborative effort of the Garritan forum community and was put together in the spirit of giving for the holiday. A web site with this year's Christmas Album and albums from the last few years can be found here (http://garritan.com/Xmas.html). There you can download the individual MP3's and the cover art and CD label.

We have also replicated some compact discs. If any of you would like to request a free compact disc of the album, please let me know and also send me an email (my PM gets filled often) with your mailing address or send a self-addressed stamped envelop to me at Box 400, Orcas, WA 98280 USA.

Here's the link again to the Christmas page:
http://www.garritan.com/Xmas.html
(http://www.garritan.com/Xmas.html)

http://garritan.com/xmas/GPO-christmasCover2008S.jpg


This album is dedicated to John Taylor, a forum member and friend who past away last summer.

Thanks to all who contributed and submitted songs for this project. I wish we could have included all of the songs that were sent. You all did a fantastic job! And a special thanks to Dan Kury (DPDan) for all his hard work putting this all together. And thanks PapaChalk and DeSound for making it possible to share together on this forum.

This album is special because it was made by forum members comprised of musicians from all walks of life - young and old, of different countries and languages, from differing skill levels and training, and from varying backgrounds and musical tastes - but all united in making this special collection so that people like you can benefit.

Like the past four Christmas mornings, I again plan to spend Christmas listening to music made by forum members while unwrapping presents and sharing the music and the holidays with family and friends.

This music will spread much joy this holiday season.


Merry Christmas!

Gary Garritan

To Download MP3s, go to our Christmas Page (http://www.garritan.com/Xmas.html)

[Michael_uk]

Hello Gary,

Thanks for the link and for making the Christmas CD possible. It's a wonderful gesture and opportunity. :)

Congratulations everyone and I would add my special thanks to DP Dan for his hard work in mastering the CD. )(~

[danpowers]

I look forward to this every year. Congratulations to everyone who participated. (Sorry I don't have time to listen right now, I'll give it a listen later tonight.)

[Jaybee]

Outstanding!!!


Another successful Christmas CD. Kudos to all of the composers, arrangers, and to Gary (who made it all possible in so many ways!) )(~*())(~*())(~


We still need a keyboard emoticon! :)

[Pierre Laroche]

Thank you all for your great work !!! As last year, your music will enlighten our Christmas eve.

Greetings to everyone,

[Leaf]

I knew it would be great, yet it exceeds that by a couple of thousand miles.
)(~)(~)(~)(~)(~


I'm have been little by little preparing my work bench to be a combination workbench/sound system, and almost done. My coworkers will get to hear these and will be blown away when i show them these are made from samples.

I have mentioned to some at work, the Garritan Orchestra and other Garritan libraries, and that i'm learning to Orchestrate via the Rimski course. Some, their eyes glaze over, they ask to explain exactly what it is. After several attempts to explain, i then told them, "well it's kinda like playing the guitar... only different."

:) I think they'll have a more clear picture when they hear these.;)
I'll give them all this link to get the mp3s.

David

[Michael_uk]

When connecting to garritan.com the 'User Experience' block at the top right still refers to (quote);

" ..... Once again, the Garritan Community Christmas album iwill soon be available this holiday season. ..... "

The graphic is also still showing last year's cover. I was just wondering if this is an oversight or is the wording and the graphic in the process of being updated to refer to this years album?

[Leaf]

When connecting to garritan.com the 'User Experience' block at the top right still refers to (quote);

" ..... Once again, the Garritan Community Christmas album iwill soon be available this holiday season. ..... "

The graphic is also still showing last year's cover. I was just wondering if this is an oversight or is the wording and the graphic in the process of being updated to refer to this years album?Hi Michael,

When i open that page it appears to be the right cover, are you sure that you have not scrolled down to far?? Last year's music and cover is below this year's and below that is the 2006 music.

David

[Michael_uk]

Hi Michael,

When i open that page it appears to be the right cover, are you sure that you have not scrolled down to far?? Last year's music and cover is below this year's and below that is the 2006 music.

David
Hello David,

I don't mean the Christmas page as in Gary's link (http://www.garritan.com/Xmas.html) that page is fine.

What I mean is, when we visit www.garritan.com., At the top is the Steinway Virtual concert Grand banner, below that to the left is a block titled 'On the Marquee' and to the right is another block titled 'The User Experience'. It is this that has last year's cover with the text

"Once again, the Garritan Community Christmas album iwill soon be available this holiday season."

[Fabio]

My personal congratulations to everybody involved in making it even this year.

A special "bravo!" to vocalists: I remember Dan a little worried about quality of vocal tracks...LOL... but finally:

the results are absolutely fine and give so much variety to the overall project!

Another special Bravo to people I see in the last 5 years improving and improving... and improving again.

Finally a warm welcome to new producers, looking forward to writing together again.

I apologize for being following my personal clichè over and over, but I like so much finding clever harmonizations of simple tunes, and little fugato (well, this year not very "little"....-) , that i don't think I will change too much as long as Dan isn't sick of that...LOL.

So keep in touch, Christmas 2009 is not so far....

happy holidays to all.

[Styxx]

Hey, it's beginning to sound like Christmas! Another outstanding Christmas CD that stands out from the rest! )(~)(~)(~)(~)(~

[Jerry W.]

Wow

All I can say is....


FANTASTIC!!




This is just awesome. I am humbled that my little arrangement made it on such an outstanding collection like this. WOWSERS

Congrats to everyone! What a great musical treat. This just made me get in the mood for Christmas. We are in the middle of really bad weather right now and this has warmed my heart.

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas this year. I hope that you, as I do, enjoy this music and hope it helps you get in the mood!

Jerry

[DPDAN]

Fabio, I never get tired of your arrangements, thank you for being a reliable contributor for such a worth while project!

Styxx, you need to be a part of this fun. I would like to work with you on something for next year's CD. You are the one who came up with the idea for the Garrtian Community Christmas CD. You should have a nice song on it too!

Jerry, Merry Christmas to you, your daughter and wife!
Thank you for making it better!

Dan

[RichR]

This is an AWESOME representation. Thanks to all who contributed, I am really getting into the Christmas Spirit this year. I am glad that my little offering was honored by being part of this marvelous CD.

DPDan thanks for all your effort and organization of the Christmas CDs over the years. What a wonderful gesture of goodwill on your part.

And of course, Gary Garritan's incite into providing these CDs is remarkable and industry leading it his generosity. "I love this community!!!")(~)(~

[Styxx]

Styxx, you need to be a part of this fun. I would like to work with you on something for next year's CD. You are the one who came up with the idea for the Garrtian Community Christmas CD. You should have a nice song on it too! Thanks Dan. I don't remember coming up with the idea but I do know that I've enjoyed every CD since. Along with your mastery in production and music coupled with the extraordinary talents of everyone involved, I am content to just sit back and enjoy! Every year the production evolves to greater heights and man is it great!
Maybe next year, or the year after that, or when Snorlax finds the right fingering on his Phony-um? :D Maybe ...but until such a time, this is great!)(~)(~)(~)(~

[DPDAN]

Rich, thank you very much, and thank you for your music too.

Mike, I think I can speak for everyone here that sent in music,

I am so pleased that the music has lifted you up!
Gary Garritan certainly is to be commended for his generousity and kindness every year for the thousands of CD's that are sent out.

Dan

[DPDAN]

here is some additional information about the songs on the

2008 5th Annual Garritan Community Christmas

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * arranged by Aurthur Harris, realized by Dan Kury
2. For Unto Us a Child Is Born * written by G.F. Handel, arranged and realized by Jon Raybould
3. Ding Dong Merrily On High * arranged and realized by Michael Bolt
4. The Shining Star Above * written and arranged by Ken Weissman
5. Puer Nobis * arranged by David Wallis realized by Dan Kury
6. Christmas Is Here * arranged and realized by Jack Cannon
7. Once in Royal David's City * arranged and realized by Kevin Gates
8. The Cornish Wassail * arranged and realized by Sean Hannifin
9. Smiling Nicolaus * written and arranged by Gunther Bombe
10. Christmas at Home * written, arranged and sung by Jim Hammer
11. O du fröliche, O du selige * arranged and realized by Jerry Wickham
12. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers * written by Leon Jessel, realized by Dan Powers
13. A Very GPO Christmas * written and arranged by Laurence Harvey
14. Greensleeves * arranged and realized by Randy Bowser
15. In Dulci Jubilo * arranged and realized by Fabio Vicentini
16. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen * arranged and sung by Martin Puryear, realized by Patrick Azzarello
17. O Holy Night * arranged and realized by Karen E. Peace
18. Silent Night * arranged and realized by Toby Bresnahan
19. Auld Lang Syne * arranged and realized by Richard Rayer

[Hippie]

OUTSTANDING! )(~)(~)(~)(~

All of you did a beautiful job.

[mistahamma]

Another awesome CD!! Been enjoying these songs already! And thanks for allowing me to participate again, even though I tend to push things in a less traditional classical, more "pop"-ish direction.

Dan, where did your choir come from? Sounds great!

Jim

[Styxx]

I especially like "Parade of Wooden Soldiers". A little "stiff" but hey ... :D

I wonder if they ever have problems with wood peckers?

[LFO]

I especially like "Parade of Wooden Soldiers". A little "stiff" but hey ... :D

I wonder if they ever have problems with wood peckers?

On second thought, I'll delete my response..... :D

-Kevin

[DPDAN]

that's the Styxx I know :)

HA HA HA HA

clever, clever

Jim, it is a choir from a local church here in St. Louis Missouri.

They also sang on "What Child Is This (http://www.dankury.com/music/WhatChildIsThisDanKury.MP3)" from the 2006 Garritan CD.

Thanks,
Dan

[TobyBrez]

Jim, it is a choir from a local church here in St. Louis Missouri.

Absolutely beautiful arrangement of Hark, Dan. The mix of the choir is right on.
You sure worked your mastering magic again this year too; sounds fantastic!

Congratulations to all; every single piece is quite unique and very well done.

Thanks to Gary, Dan, James and everyone involved for having me again this year, I'm extremely honored and humbled.

Merry Christmas!

[earl j macey]

A Fine Job! I and my family enjoyed it very much :-)

[DPDAN]

Thank you Earl, I hope your Christmas and New Year are wonderful!

Toby, I appreciate your warm words.
I like the way the Christmas songs on the CD wind down and finishes reverently with Silent Night being last, then to bring in the new year...
Auld Lang Syne.

Very nice guitar playing Toby !

Dan :)

[SeanHannifin]

This is really fantastic to hear, what wonderful work!!

Many thanks to Dan and of course to Gary!

)(~ )(~ )(~ I'll be listening for quite some time. :D

[rbowser-]

--!!!!!---Having been out of the loop recently, I'm only just now discovering that the new Christmas CD is released, and that my offering ("Greensleeves") is on it!

Oh my this makes my day--I'm so glad my last-minute offering was found useful for the cause.

And as I've been WOWed by the previous CDs, once again I am so filled with admiration for everyone's tracks on the new collection.

Beautiful!--Thank you Gary, DPDAN et al!

Randy

[Styxx]

A Serious BIG BIMP!

Enjoying, enjoying, enjoying .... :)

[Styxx]

Absolutely beautiful arrangement of Hark, Dan. The mix of the choir is right on.
You sure worked your mastering magic again this year too; sounds fantastic!

Congratulations to all; every single piece is quite unique and very well done.

Thanks to Gary, Dan, James and everyone involved for having me again this year, I'm extremely honored and humbled.

Merry Christmas! Tell 'em the truth Dan. It's all done with toggle switches. :p :D

Great stuff!

[Styxx]

Man, I've had this playing for two days now and I must say .....

AWESOME WORK PEOPLE!

[etLux]

An absolutely gorgeous job by all on this, once again!

Congratulations to all -- and Merry Christmas!

All the best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[Garritan]

The 2008 Community Christmas CDs have arrived and they look and sound terrific! They're free so let me know if you would like one.

Gary

[DPDAN]

Awesome Gary!

Merry Christmas!

A GPO Christmas (http://garritan.com/xmas/GPO%20Christmas.mp3) by Francesco Marchetti...

It is one of my all time favorites from a previous Garritan Christmas CD.

Dan :)

[Michael_uk]

The 2008 Community Christmas CDs have arrived and they look and sound terrific! They're free so let me know if you would like one.

Gary
Hello Gary,

This is fantastic.

Have already requested some and really looking forward to receiving them.

Thanks again.

[Aziraphal]

)(~ Jinglastic !!! )(~

Best regards Matt

[Styxx]

This CD is good to listen to this morning, the afternoon, and when ever you please.

Again folks ... you all have done well! :)

[dnortana]

Great stuff, thank you for your hard work.

Trond

[DPDAN]

it's great to see you here Trond,
Merry Christmas!
Dan :)

[rbowser-]

It really is a great collection. Love having it so available to one and all through the website.

My sister is hoping to have a for-real gen-u-wine hard copy, and I'd like one too. OH man--I was supposed to send in a SASE. We should still do that, right, Gary?

I'm glad my last minute effort came in handy for the CD too. :)

Randy B.

[Garritan]

It really is a great collection. Love having it so available to one and all through the website.

My sister is hoping to have a for-real gen-u-wine hard copy, and I'd like one too. OH man--I was supposed to send in a SASE. We should still do that, right, Gary?

I'm glad my last minute effort came in handy for the CD too. :)

Randy B.Randy,

Just tell me how many you want and email me your address and I'll send some out to you. Forget the SASE. ;)

Best,

Gary

[mistahamma]

Please reserve a CD copy for me too! As with years past, the more I listen, the more I like. Great variety on this disc-

Jim

[rbowser-]

Well Boy Howdy!--Santa Claus's secret identity is now revealed--Under the omnipresent Fedora, he is none other than Gary G!

Great, Gary--I'll email you!
Randy

[Joseph Burrell]

I was at a holiday orchestra concert on Monday and I was reminded to come visit the forum and personally thank Gary for the Christmas well wishes and thank the forum members for all their hard work in putting together such a fine Christmas album. Thank you Gary for your dedication to the spirit of the Holidays as well as your dedication to the music and orchestral communities.

And since I'm on my soapbox...

Even in these hard economic times, instead of spending $50 bucks at Outback or on some trivial thing, purchase tickets at your local orchestra if you have one and keep the arts and music programs alive. They are usually the first to suffer in times like this.

[DPDAN]

Joseph, what a great surprise to see you here.

I miss your presence. We sure had some great times at Indianapolis,
maybe we can all get together again sometime in the future.

Merry Christmas Joseph!
Dan

[Joseph Burrell]

Hey Dan! I miss this place and the friendships I made here as well! I kind of haunt it from time to time, not really posting anything, but I do still keep up with Gary's work and the work of the community.

Indianapolis was a blast! I would love to get together again with everyone. I still have that picture around somewhere......... *()

LOL!

[DPDAN]

It's just great to see you here with us Joesph!
Dan