Saturday, December 25, 2010

Silent Night

Christmas Day is passing—even here in the western U.S., the winter sun is low in a gray blue sky.  I must say this has been the most unusual Christmas season I can remember, but I also feel a strange peace on this Christmas afternoon, & I thought I’d share that by sharing a piece I’ve posted each year during this season since Robert Frost’s Banjo began.

It’s “Silent Night” played “classical style” (essentially like guitar fingerpicking) on a 5-string banjo.  I made this recording a few years ago, & no doubt I could play it better now, but I was satisfied with the take when I recorded it, & still don’t have any real objections to the performance—perhaps a few quibbles, but that’s it.

I will be back with a post tomorrow, most likely the final installment of the Old-Time Holiday Train

All the blessings of the season to you, dear readers!



Photo: The christmas song Stille Nacht, autograph (ca. 1860) by Franz Xaver Gruber (1787–1863)

5 comments:

  1. John,
    Very nice. :-) Merry Christmas, and wishing you both a healthy, joyous, and Happy New Year.

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  2. That was a first for me, but it was lovely. Boxing Day now, just barely, but it was still welcome. Hope your holiday is as peaceful as the music.

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  3. Very, very nice, John! I like simplicity, and this was the essence of that. Blessings of the season right back atcha!

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  4. Hi Linda, Mairi, Jacqueline & Roy

    Linda: Thanks for those kind holiday wishes, & the same to you!

    Mairi: So glad you liked it, whether on Christmas or Boxing Day. After all, it's only the second day of Christmas!

    Jacqueline: Many thanks! & best holiday wishes to you.

    Roy: Hope your holiday is bright, & thanks for the kind words!

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