Category: Weird

NOMEN NOVUM - GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE

1/13/2011

Yeah, I can't make out the image, either, but that's the way Nomen Novum made it. Presumably, the ghostly image is a reflection of the song title, "Ghost Of Christmas Future". The experimental rock duo from Atlanta don't disappoint here, if experimental rock, heavy on the synth (not in an 80s sense) is your thing. Me, not so much. On the other hand, the group's latest album, "Go Primal", is also available as a free download from the NN site and free is free, yo, so worth trying it out. "Ghosts Of Christmas Past" can be downloaded free here.

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THE DREAM SCENE - CHRISTMAS

12/14/2010

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1. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
3. Do You Hear What I Hear?
4. Sleigh Ride
5. The Holly And The Ivy
6. Little Drummer Boy
7. Jingle Bells
8. Silent Night
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
10. Rockin' Around The Chirstmas Tree
11. Silver Bells
12. The Chirstmas Song

Another new trend I really like and hope to see more with of Christmas music is the "you can download it for free, but you can also buy the CD or vinyl" trend. The Dream Scene is an experimental band from Athens, GA (home to R.E.M. and lots of other talented folks). I'm sure someone will tell me what a dope I am, but I've never heard of this band before. But they must've been around for awhile since the songs on this set are said to come from between 2004 and 2009. The little bit I had a chance to preview intrigued me, though. There are definitely some uncommon influences, here--jazz, classical, etc--though I'd still have to call it experimental rock. Not sure I can see myself using these in a mixtape (for my stuff, maybe "Little Drummer Boy"), but these really are quite fascinating and hypnotic audio movies. Love the cheesy organ on "The Christmas Song"--I think most folks will like that one best. Something I need to spend more time with, but it's decidedly different. The download of Dream Scene's "Christmas" is free from Party Party Partners. The CD or vinyl can be purchased here ($12 for the vinyl, $8 for the CD).

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CHAD THOMAS JOHNSTON - ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT

12/2/2010

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1. Silent Night
2. Joy to the World
3. Silver Bells (of Destruction)
4. I'll Be Droned for Christmas
5. Holiday Trash Medley
6. The First Noel
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
8. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
9. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem
11. This Is What Child This Is
12. Frosty the Psycho Shoegazer Snowman
13. O Come All Ye Faithful
14. O Christmas Tree DOWNLOAD FREE AT BANDCAMP

I'm tempted to classify this one as weird. But it's more of an Indie Lo Fi kind of sound. "All Is Calm, All Is Bright" is one of those "name your own price" deals; enter "0" and it's yours for free.

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