2010 7th Annual Garritan Community Christmas CD

[DPDAN]

Hi Everyone,

Let's start the list for Christmas 2010.
I have no idea what I am going to do yet.

Please Please Please do not claim a song if you are not going to complete it in time. A number of people probably were not able to send in a song because someone grabbed it and then didn't pull through. We all understand deadlines, but please start on your song now, you have a little over nine months to "git er done"! :)

Thanks to everyone for making their music for this recent 2009 Garritan Christmas CD!

Dan

Let the bidding begin :)

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser

[rbowser-]

YAaaaah - I got my wish! Actually, my bride's wish. It was her idea for me to do "O Holy Night" for the 2009 CD, and she's asked me to do "Bethlehem" for this coming Christmas. Her wish is my command. You know how marriage works. :)

I started my project way early last year, and will again this year. I found it great fun to work with Christmas music in the spring, in the summer, in the fall. It's a good way of keeping the Christmas spirit alive all year.

Randy

[indianamusic]

An old Appalachian carol - "Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head" will be my contribution. Lovely song.

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman

[Pierre Laroche]

Hi everyone,

I will contribute with an old french carol - "Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris".

As advised, I am starting it right now. Quite easy, as I broke my ankle, I have to stay home and nothing else to do than read and make some music till the end of january.

Cheers,

[DPDAN]

Pierre, ouch, I hope your ankle heals real soon.

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche

[Pierre Laroche]

Pierre, ouch, I hope your ankle heals real soon.

Thanks Dan. Hopefully it is just a matter of time. In one month I should walk like before.

[serenitymusician]

Dan,

I'll do a big band version of Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.

Gary A.

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry

[germancomponist]

Hm,

for sure it will be, as always, an original by myself. I will call it "The Snowman".

Good to see you, Dan! All the best for 2010!

Gunther

[DPDAN]

thanks guys!

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe

[Frank D]

Hi Dan,

If possible, please put me down for "We Three Kings of Orient Are".

Regards,

Frank

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo

[Sam Ples]

I'd like to sign up for Patapan and will try to keep Carol Of The Bells at bay this year.

Vince

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard

[wolf2272]

Hello everyone!

Dan, I will contribute with an orchestral arrangement of "Deck the Halls".

I would like to know when is the limit date to submit the work, so I can have it done in time.

Best Regards,

Robert De León O.

[DPDAN]

Hello everyone!

Dan, I will contribute with an orchestral arrangement of "Deck the Halls".

I would like to know when is the limit date to submit the work, so I can have it done in time.

Best Regards,

Robert De León O.

Hi Robert, it is due no later than October 31st.
It must not contain any library sounds other than those created by Garritan.

Thanks,
Dan

[Fabio]

"Les anges dans nos campagnes (gloria)"

can't remember the English title, be careful don't duplicate it!:mad:

[wolf2272]

Hi Robert, it is due no later than October 31st.
It must not contain any library sounds other than those created by Garritan.

Thanks,
Dan

Thank you very much! I will be submitting the work by then...

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... Fabio Vicentini

[DPDAN]

thank you Robert and Fabio!

Fabio, if you can post what the english title is that would be helpful,,,
or send me a link for the tune somewhere, and maybe I will recognize it.
Dan

[Rhap2]

Dan:

Please put me down for "The First Noel."

Jack

[DPDAN]

thank you Jack!

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon

[Fabio]

Fabio, if you can post what the english title is that would be helpful,,,
or send me a link for the tune somewhere, and maybe I will recognize it.
Dan

http://www.fabiovicentini.com/Les%20Anges%20v.mp3

[DPDAN]

thanks Fabio, that is Angels We Have Heard On High :)
Dan

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes...AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury

[ZacPB189]

Adeste Fidelis

I just need to know how and where to send it, please. :)

[Pierre Laroche]

Hello Dan,

I do not know if the song (Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris) I have chosen has an english name. Just to avoid duplication, here is a youtube video of the song. Maybe you can check if the song as en english name ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwkzzyUSO0w

Thanks,
Pierre

[TobyBrez]

Hi Everyone,
Let's start the list for Christmas 2010.


Hi Dan,

I would like to submit an arrangement of "Joy To The World" if it has not yet been spoken for.

Thanks,
Toby

[DPDAN]

Pierre, I do not recognize that song.


O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan

[Michael_uk]

Hi Everyone,

Let's start the list for Christmas 2010.

Dan

Let the bidding begin :)

Hello Dan,

I would like to offer an original song for this year's Christmas CD. The title of my song is: 'Gifts For The country King'.

My song is well on the way and will be ready in good time for the deadline.

I tried sending you a PM but your 'In Box' is full so my message wouldn't send. I also tried emailing you but am not sure if you received my emails.

I hope everything is OK. :)

My very best wishes to you.

[DPDAN]

Thank You Michael!

Holy Cow! Only about 11 weeks before the deadline!

WOW! I better get busy.



O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt

[Michael135]

Is it too late to join this? I noticed that no one has done "Oh Come Oh Come Emanuel", and it happens to be one of my all time favorite Christmas songs. If possible, I would love to make an arrangement of it and join the fun.

[Michael_uk]

Thank You Michael!

Holy Cow! Only about 11 weeks before the deadline!

WOW! I better get busy.

Hello Dan,

When do you want to start taking our songs?

Best wishes,

[rbowser-]

Really glad to see this thread bobbing back to the surface. My submission for the upcoming album was started early this year. It's been nice to re-visit it once in awhile, see how I feel about work I've done each time I open it up again. I think the last version I mixed is The One - I'll check it a few more times, then get it out to you, Dan.

Randy

[DPDAN]

Michael Bolt,
you are already on the list. :hp:

Michael135, I will put you on the list, thanks!

Randy, thanks :)

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles

[Michael_uk]

Michael Bolt,
you are already on the list. :hp:


Hello Dan,

What I meant in my last post is, when would you like us to start sending in our recordings (the .wav file in my case)? My track is just about ready. *()

Thanks for adding me to the list.

Very best wishes.

[rbowser-]

Hello Dan,

What I meant in my last post is, when would you like us to start sending in our recordings (the .wav file in my case)? My track is just about ready. *()

Thanks for adding me to the list.

Very best wishes.

I'll speak from experience - I am quite sure Dan is ready to receive Christmas CD candidates any time during the year, on January 2nd if you work super fast!

Randy

[DPDAN]

I'll speak from experience - I am quite sure Dan is ready to receive Christmas CD candidates any time during the year, on January 2nd if you work super fast!

Randy

yep, exactly :)

I misunderstood...
Send it in anytime, you can send it to my email address which I will provide through a PM.

Thanks Randy

[Michael_uk]

Thanks Dan and Randy. Will do that. :)

[DPDAN]

only 60 days left before the deadline... get busy folks :)
I already have Michael Bolt's tune.

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles

[rbowser-]

Thanks for the reminder, Dan -

Last time this thread floated up, I told you I'd be getting my submission to you soon. Then life intervened, you know how it does that sometimes, and I couldn't devote the time I wanted. I Do have a mastered "finished" track - Just want to give it several more critical listen-throughs before sending. There's some text I need to compose and send along with it also - Not to be too mysterious, --you'll see what I mean when I get it out probably within the week.

Randy

[DPDAN]

thanks Randy !

[DPDAN]

Only 47 more days before the deadline... :)

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in

[rbowser-]

Hi, Dan - Small point, but to avoid giving yourself confusion, you have this one listed twice:

Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche

It's a fairly short list! Hope everyone gets crackin' on their projects!

Randy

[DPDAN]

thank you Randy mon!

I made a boo boo :)


Only 47 more days before the deadline... :)

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in

[C J Pro]

What's the maximum length for a piece? I have a six minute piece I wrote around Christmas last year called Celebration of Life (http://coltonjprovias.com/compositions/christmas/celebration-of-life/).

[DPDAN]

Hi Colton,
songs are not to exceed four minutes :)
Dan

[rbowser-]

And CJPro - I think you understand that these Garritan Christmas CD tracks need to be 100% Garritan instruments.

Here's to another great collection- It's been such an especially nice thing every year. I look forward to again sharing the tracks with people I visit during the holiday season, replacing their usual FM channel in the background with these much more interesting tracks created by the Garritan community.

Randy

[C J Pro]

rbowser - I'm quite well aware of that. All of my Christmas music so far has been 100% Garritan.

If I get a chance, I'll create another Christmas piece in time for the CD. Otherwise, expect a new Christmas piece from me shortly before Christmas.

[rbowser-]

rbowser - I'm quite well aware of that. All of my Christmas music so far has been 100% Garritan.

If I get a chance, I'll create another Christmas piece in time for the CD. Otherwise, expect a new Christmas piece from me shortly before Christmas.
Good, CJ. I thought maybe you weren't "quite well aware of that" since you didn't know that the time limit on Christmas CD tracks has always been between 3 and 4 minutes. It slipped my mind that you've had tracks on previous collections. Maybe you can make a version of "Celebration" which is half the length so it can fit the requirements.

How's everyone else doing with their projects?

Randy

[C J Pro]

Good, CJ. I thought maybe you weren't "quite well aware of that" since you didn't know that the time limit on Christmas CD tracks has always been between 3 and 4 minutes. It slipped my mind that you've had tracks on previous collections. Maybe you can make a version of "Celebration" which is half the length so it can fit the requirements.

It's fine. I didn't know of the time limit because a few other projects I've done recently had time limits of 10 minutes, others had minimums of 5 minutes, and etc. I just simply lost track of which had which time limit. :D

I might do a shortened version of Celebration of Life tomorrow as a warm-up for another project of mine tomorrow.

[rbowser-]

It's fine. I didn't know of the time limit because a few other projects I've done recently had time limits of 10 minutes, others had minimums of 5 minutes, and etc. I just simply lost track of which had which time limit. :D

I might do a shortened version of Celebration of Life tomorrow as a warm-up for another project of mine tomorrow.
Ah yes, I understand how it is to be so busy as to not keep trivial details straight. But that would be just too, too wonderful if you could toss of a track for Gary's CD as a warm up for that other little project of yours. T'would be too, too kind of you, CJ, and such an impressive display of dedication. ;)

Randy

[C J Pro]

Here's a quick recording. I had to transfer the entire score to Pro Tools as Sibelius 6 just doesn't let me get the sound I want that easily. I still have to go through and do some clean-up, especially with the mixing. But here it is, 3 minutes and 55 seconds of GPO, JABB, and CoMB!

Celebration of Life Bounce 1 (http://ColtonProvias.com/music/Celebration1.mp3)

[Michael_uk]

Hello Randy,




Here's to another great collection- It's been such an especially nice thing every year. I look forward to again sharing the tracks with people I visit during the holiday season, replacing their usual FM channel in the background with these much more interesting tracks created by the Garritan community.

Randy

Hear, hear.

Our Christmas CD truly is a beautiful feature with thanks to Gary for providing this very special opportunity.

Special thanks also to our Dan for all the work he puts into this and for the help and encouragement he gives so generously in producing our Christmas CD.

Bravo Maestro. )(~

Here's hoping the entries keep coming in.

[ZacPB189]

Hi Colton,
songs are not to exceed four minutes :)
Dan

There goes my 10 minute Adagio for huge orchestra that I've been working on since January....:p...Oh well. I'll have to think smaller, then.

[mistahamma]

If it's not too late to jump in, I'd like to handle "Away in a Manger."

Jim

[DPDAN]

Jim, you're on!
Only 31 more days before the deadline... :hp:

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in
Celebration of Life... Colton Provias sent in
Away in A Manger... Jim Hammer

[stevec]

Dan, go ahead and put me down for Oh Holy Night.

I've been debating back and forth (in my head) as to whether I have the chops to pull off a purely orchestral version of something from scratch, in the alloted timeframe - I've never done anything quite like that before. But what the heck, I'll just shorten it if I start to run low on time. http://northernsounds.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[DPDAN]

Thank you Frank!

Only 2 weeks before the deadline... :hp:

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon sent in
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in
Celebration of Life... Colton Provias sent in
Away in A Manger... Jim Hammer
O Holy Night... Stevec

[reberclark]

Hi Dan,

Wasn't sure how to send mine in or in what format so I PM'd you with a link to an .MP3 file at my Boxnet account. If you need the actual .wav file I can send it to you.

Reber Clark

[DPDAN]

Hi Everyone,

A wave file is preferable and can be uploaded with http://www.yousendit.com for free.

Send me a personal message for my email address.

Thanks folks, and I hope we get enough songs for a CD this year.
Dan

[Michael135]

I'll probably get a start on mine soon, but I've been putting it off in hope that the GWL will be released soon. I would love to be able to use some of those instruments for the arrangement I have in mind.

Also, I know this is supposed to be all Garritan (for obvious reasons), but I was wondering if I could use the Celesta from my other library since the version of GPO I have doesn't have one? I just wanted to check to make sure it would be ok to do this before just going ahead and doing it.

[stevec]

Thanks folks, and I hope we get enough songs for a CD this year.
Dan

I'm about 70% complete on arrangement and mix. This has definitely been another good GPO experience so far!

Just curious... assuming that there are enough submissions, what's the next step?

[DPDAN]

Michael135,
GPO does have a celesta,
It is in the "keyboards" section.

Dan

[DPDAN]

Hi Steve,
the songs need to be submitted by October 31st.

Thank you!
Dan

[Michael135]

Dan,

I have the Finale 2010 version of GPO. There is only the Steinway piano and harpsichord. If you would rather I just leave it out, I will, but I do love how it sounds...

[DPDAN]

Hi Michael,
if you like, you could send me the midi file of that "celesta" midi track
and I would be happy to send you an audio track of the GPO celesta
that can be added to your mix.

Dan

[Michael135]

That would be awesome! I've always been somewhat surprised that the Finale version of GPO doesn't have a celesta, but has something as obscure as a harpsichord. It tends to be a bit of a pain when doing 100% garritan projects like this.

I'll probably have the track done sometime near the end of October.

Thanks so much for helping out!

[stevec]

Hi Steve,
the songs need to be submitted by October 31st.

Thank you!
Dan

Yuo, and I will have it done on time. One way or the other... http://northernsounds.com/forum/images/icons/icon11.gif

I was just curious what happens once the submissions are in?

[rbowser-]

Yuo, and I will have it done on time. One way or the other... http://northernsounds.com/forum/images/icons/icon11.gif

I was just curious what happens once the submissions are in?
H, Steve - Dan may have a reply to that, here's mine:

Go here - http://www.personalorchestra.com/ and click the "Demos" tab. You'll see a page for the Christmas 2009 album, and another tab for previous holiday CDs.

That's what happens - So far there have been 6 years of Christmas albums with up to 21 tracks on each of them. All tracks feature Garritan instruments, produced by Garritan users.

You can understand the concern for the fate of this year's collection since less than half of the promised projects have been sent in yet. Hope everyone comes through!

Randy

[Michael_uk]

..... the Finale version of GPO doesn't have a celesta, but has something as obscure as a harpsichord.
Huh .... Apart from the numerous harpsichord concertos and sonatas, the harpsichord is the major continuo instrument during the Baroque and early Classical and, is currently featuring renewed interest.

How many celeste concertos and sonatas can you name and how many works feature the celeste as an important feature of performance throughout the whole work?

Please don't misunderstand me. I too like the celeste and have used it myself for some of my own Christmas tracks but to say that the harpsichord is obscure is simply untrue.

I have Finale 2011 and the Finale set of Garritan instruments, whilst being great and incredibly useful, is really a 'pocket' taster of the full product. I would thoroughly recommend the full set of GPO4.

[Michael_uk]

.....

You can understand the concern for the fate of this year's collection since less than half of the promised projects have been sent in yet. Hope everyone comes through!

RandyHello Randy,

Thank you for saying this. I have been thinking this for a couple of weeks now.

It would be such a shame if there is no Christmas CD 2010. This feature of Gary's is such a joy and a beautiful thing.

I do hope those who have promised a track manage to send them in.

[serenitymusician]

I am still plan on having Come. Thou Long Expected Jesus ready by the end of the month. Sorry, Dan I haven't communicated that well enough. Been a really hectic 2 months here at work and has taken up a lot of my time.:wow:

Gary A.

[DPDAN]

Thanks Gary,
and thanks to all who are getting their song ready :)
Dan

[Frank D]

Hi Randy, Dan, and Friends ...


You can understand the concern for the fate of this year's collection since less than half of the promised projects have been sent in yet. Hope everyone comes through!

Randy
I'm mixing "We Three Kings" now and hope to 'ship her out' next week!

It's been hectic, but I can see where a status update now and then would be a good idea to keep the "Will-The-Songs-Get-Done?" butterflies at bay :)

Can't wait to hear everyone's 2010 contributions!

Regards,

Frank

[stevec]

Go here - http://www.personalorchestra.com/ and click the "Demos" tab. You'll see a page for the Christmas 2009 album, and another tab for previous holiday CDs.

That's what happens - So far there have been 6 years of Christmas albums with up to 21 tracks on each of them. All tracks feature Garritan instruments, produced by Garritan users.
Randy

Ah... Thanks, I understand now. Pretty cool!

Just one question though... Where can I find the GPO choir preset that Dan uses? It sounds so realistic, as though people are actually singing lyrics. http://northernsounds.com/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif

[rbowser-]

Ah... Thanks, I understand now. Pretty cool!

Just one question though... Where can I find the GPO choir preset that Dan uses? It sounds so realistic, as though people are actually singing lyrics. http://northernsounds.com/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif
I believe that Dan used his church choir to sing on that track! hence--great realism! 8-)

Randy

[bionicbub]

I'm sorry I was so late returning to the forum this year. I made an arrangement of several Christmas pieces that don't have any singing in them (I'm not very good with voices) in 1994 that I would love to contribute to a Christmas album, but alas, it is far too late for me to get started on that project for this year. I will keep it in mind for next year, especially after I have worked much harder for a while with my new setup that includes the latest versions of GPO4, Finale 2011 and SONAR 8.5 Studio.

I am looking forward to hearing this year's album, though. Sounds like a wonderful project to participate in, and I apologize again for not keeping up with things on the forum in recent years.

Arvid

[ZacPB189]

It may not be in yet, but [the new less-than-4-minutes long] Adeste Fideles is almost finished! (I just need to make the sure the fugue-thing-doohicky is correctly attached to the ear splitting coda which features [too many] brass and percussion instruments and the amazingly wonderful full organ + the pedal stops;)...) I do still plan on sharing the original 10-minute Adagio I was going to submit.

[germancomponist]

.....writing now my christmas song.

Dan, thank you! ;)

[DPDAN]

.....writing now my christmas song.

Dan, thank you! ;)


woo hoo!!!!
thank you Gunther!!!
Dan

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon sent in
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in
Celebration of Life... Colton Provias sent in
Away in A Manger... Jim Hammer
O Holy Night... Steve Cocchi sent in

[DPDAN]

update to for the 2010 Christmas CD project....

I sent emails and personal messages to all those who have committed to a song, but have not yet sent theirs in. While I have not heard back from everyone, the ones who have responded are going to have their song finished in time.

Dan

[DPDAN]

ONE WEEK!!!!!



Frank, and everyone...
44.1 / 16 or 24 bit is fine.

32 bit floating,,, whatever you want to send.
Dan

[ZacPB189]

update to for the 2010 Christmas CD project....

I sent emails and personal messages to all those who have committed to a song, but have not yet sent theirs in. While I have not heard back from everyone, the ones who have responded are going to have their song finished in time.

Dan

Speaking of which...did you get my latest email?

[DPDAN]

Speaking of which...did you get my latest email?

I sure did, thank you!
You have email :hp:
Dan

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry sent in
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo sent in
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon sent in
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner sent in
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in
Celebration of Life... Colton Provias sent in
Away in A Manger... Jim Hammer sent in
O Holy Night... Steve Cocchi sent in

[C J Pro]

I'm going to try to send in an updated recording of Celebration of Life tonight.

[DPDAN]

I got it Colton,, THANK YOU!!!!!! very cool!
Dan

[serenitymusician]

So how are we doing so far, Dan? Is everyone stepping up to the plate or are we still missing some tunes?

[DPDAN]

So how are we doing so far, Dan? Is everyone stepping up to the plate or are we still missing some tunes?

Even though there were fewer songs taken this year,
there is a much higher percentage of tunes actually being sent in.

I suspect we will end up with about 16 songs.

See This Post (http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/showthread.php/70025-2010-7th-Annual-Garritan-Community-Christmas-CD?p=658864&viewfull=1#post658864)

[Michael135]

I've got mine all figured out in my head. Now all I need to do is find the time to write it all out. Shouldn't take that long... (I hope :p)

[sd cisco]

Hi Dan;
I have the Huron Carol ready to go - I have sent you a PM re. your email etc.

Thanks,
sd cisco

[DPDAN]

sd, I just sent you a PM :)

[DPDAN]

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head... Charles Moman
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry sent in
The Snowman... Gunther Bombe
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo sent in
Patapan... Vince Leonard
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O
Les anges dans nos campagnes... AKA Angels We have Heard on High Fabio Vicentini
The First Noel... Jack Cannon sent in
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner sent in
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Joy To The World... Toby Bresnahan
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
Come, Oh Come Emmanuel... Michael Miles
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in
Celebration of Life... Colton Provias sent in
Away in A Manger... Jim Hammer sent in
O Holy Night... Steve Cocchi sent in
Huron Carol... SDCisco sent in

[Frank D]

Hi Dan,

Is it too late to send you a slightly better mix?

Thanks!

Frank

[Michael135]

Dan,

I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish my song for the CD. My cousin just committed suicide, so things are a little crazy right now. Not sure if I have it in me to compose/arrange anything right now.

Please pray for his family. He was only 18.

[serenitymusician]

Michael,

I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. His family and yours will be in our prayers!

Gary A.

[Michael135]

Thanks Gary, much appreciated. :)

Considering I did not know him all that well (we saw each other maybe once a year at best) I was quite surprised at how hard the shock of his death hit me. Thankfully, the worst of the shock has worn off, and I may yet still be able to finish my arrangement. Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. The worst of it has only just started for them.

[DPDAN]

I'm sorry to hear that Michael.
Dan

[jandjnelson]

Is it to late to submit sound files for the 2010 Christmas CD? I have posted a 5 movement work for choir and orchestra in the listening area under "New Christmas Music". If possible I would like to submit one or more movements for the CD.

The work includes the following:

Track 1 Prelude Divinum Mysterium
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten”

Carol 1 “El Noi De Mare”
“The Son of Mary”

Track 2 Carol 2 Coventry Carol
“By, By, Lully Lullay"

Track 3 Carol 3 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Track 4 Carol 4 Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
“Lo How A Rose E’re Blooming”

Track 5 Carol 5 In Dulci Jubilo
“Good Christian Men Rejoice”

Postlude Divinum Mysterium
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Link has been deleted.

Norman J. Nelson

[DPDAN]

Norman, thank you for sending in these tunes. If it is ok with you, we will use "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen".

Thanks!
Dan

O Little Town of Bethlehem... Randy Bowser sent in
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus... Gary Aubry sent in
We Three Kings of Orient Are... Frank D'Erasmo sent in
Deck the Halls... Robert De León O sent in
The First Noel... Jack Cannon sent in
Silent Night... Dan Kury sent in
Adeste Fideles... AKA O Come All Ye Faithful Z. P. Büchner sent in
Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris... Pierre Laroche sent in
Gifts For The Country King... Michael Bolt sent in
The First Snow of Winter... Anthony Fung sent in
Celebration of Life... Colton Provias sent in
Away in A Manger... Jim Hammer sent in
O Holy Night... Steve Cocchi sent in
Huron Carol... SDCisco sent in
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen... Norman J. Nelson sent in
Gabriel fram Heven King... Jerry Wickham sent in

[TobyBrez]

Hi Gary, Dan and everyone,
I'm so sorry to say I just won't be able to make the deadline this year. Bad time management on my part but, I hope to offer something for next year.
I wish you all a very Merry Holiday season and I certainly anticipate hearing this years music.
All the Best,
Toby

[DPDAN]

Hi Toby, I always enjoy your music, sad that this year's project won't have one of your offerings. I do appreciate your letting us know.

On behalf of Gary, forum members and myself, I want to thank you again for your wonderful past contributions, and trust your upcoming holidays will be blessed as well.

Thanks,
Dan

[rbowser-]

This is excellent news, that activity picked up and there are enough tracks for this year's collection. I'm sure you're relieved by that, DPDAN.

Like everyone else, I'm looking forward as always to hearing the new Christmas tracks from Garritan users.

Randy

[DPDAN]

Hi Randy,
I was pretty sure folks would come through. I think this CD will be extra special for Marianne and Gary.

Dan

[Michael135]

Even if I don't get an entry in for this year, I'll probably cook up a little something to share a little closer to Christmass. I definitely intend on having one for next year. I honestly thought that I was going to be able to get it done this week, no matter what life threw at me. Go figure when ever you're ready for what ever life is going to throw at you, life plays dirty. Oh well... I'll definitely have more than enough time to do something over winter break. (probably *hopefully* will have the GWL by then! :D)

[jamsheedmaster]

Hi,

Is it too late to submit a piece for the Christmas album? I've put together a lovely arrangement of Walking In The Air from The Snowman.

If it's not to late, where should I send it?

Thanks,
Jamm

[DPDAN]

Hi Jamm, Gary Garritan forwarded your song to me but unfortunately,
it has too many sounds that are not Garritan and therefore does not qualify.

I think it is a nice recording though... and thanks for offering it.
Dan

[Fabio]

Hi Dan,

I sent as usual with my Alice Giga mail service the master of my song.

I announced it with a couple of e-mails but the first bounced back as rejected by mail server I don't know why, the second, sent with "send email" function of the forum didn't get any answer.

By the way it's several days that sending an IM to you is impossible because your box is full.

I'm wondering if you received my messages, and mainly the download directory I'm monitoring succesfully transmitted now.

Thanks for an answer, best regards

Fabio

[Fabio]

Hi Dan,

answer received and file resent with SendIt! Looking forward to anew amazing CD.:)

[DPDAN]

Thank you Fabio!

Dan