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  • November 24, 2010 at 4:42 am #107092
    Sarah Mullen
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    Thanks so much for the great suggestions.

    November 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm #107093
    Maria Myers
    Participant

    Why would you let yourself get so upset over differences of opinion–biting your tongue hard, thinking angry thoughts about other people.

    November 24, 2010 at 7:19 pm #107094
    Karen Johns
    Participant

    Two things that should never be discussed in mixed company: politics & religion. That is really all I have to add.

    Karen

    November 25, 2010 at 12:49 am #107095
    harpglo-jean
    Participant

    Ditto! at least that’s what my dad taught me…

    November 25, 2010 at 1:39 am #107096
    deb-l
    Participant

    I know this thread went awry, but Carol of the Bells is wicked fun to play on harp, and sounds great too.

    November 25, 2010 at 3:06 am #107097
    Sarah Mullen
    Participant

    I’m already planning on Carol of the Bells, although I haven’t finalized my arrangement.

    November 29, 2010 at 4:21 am #107098
    jessica-wolff
    Participant

    27 HARPS AND A CELLO Went to a Christmas concert today. Put on by local branch of AHS. 27 harps of all sizes played by 27 harpists of all ages (and a cello). Traditional carols, including some that are not so well known. Not a single “Frosty the Snowman” or “Jingle Bells.”

    November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm #107099
    tony-morosco
    Participant

    I think those are all great suggestions. Carol of the Bells is

    November 29, 2010 at 7:22 pm #107100
    kreig-kitts
    Member

    I think “Let All

    December 1, 2010 at 1:38 am #107101
    john-strand
    Participant

    How about “Guardian Angels” by Harpo Marx – seems to me it was on a Christmas Album by Mario Lanza many many years ago – I think the melody is interesting instrumentally and also has some nice chord progressions – I’ve been meaning for years to try my hand at making an arrangement that would somehow combine “il est ney” and Salzedo’s fast runs from “la Joyeuse” – also, if you have some strings available for your project, I am always fond of Grandjany’s “Aria in a Classic Style” for any season of the year –
    John

    December 1, 2010 at 3:00 am #107102
    jessica-wolff
    Participant

    You are not hearing “Silent Night” as it was first played. I have a book of German folk songs that gives two versions, the original and the one we all know. The original version has more dotted notes and more of a folksy feel, a more dancelike rhythm.

    December 1, 2010 at 4:37 am #107103
    Sarah Mullen
    Participant

    I probably should have mentioned that I’ll be recording this on a Celtic harp.

    December 1, 2010 at 4:24 pm #107104
    onita-sanders
    Participant

    I have been following this post with great interest hoping I too, might see some original suggestions. I wish I had something to offer in terms of the type of songs you are looking for.

    December 1, 2010 at 4:34 pm #107105
    harpglo-jean
    Participant

    Two “old world” Christmas carols that I love:

    December 1, 2010 at 11:40 pm #107106
    Sarah Mullen
    Participant

    I’m starting this project for next winter at the earliest.

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