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Sufjan Stevens - Songs For Christmas Album

Sufjan Stevens - Songs For Christmas Album
Performer: Sufjan Stevens
Genre: Rock / Pop
Title: Songs For Christmas
MP3 album size: 2836 mb
FLAC album size: 2138 mb
Style: Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock
Country: US
Released: 21 Nov 2006
Catalog number: AKR 028
Label: Asthmatic Kitty Records

Tracklist


1Put The Lights On The Tree
Animation – Tom Eaton
2:07
2The Little Drummer Boy
Vocals – Bridgit DeCookVocals, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Bells [Sleigh], Tambourine – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine K. Davis
3:43
3What Child Is This Anyway?
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Vito AiutoBacking Vocals – Monique AiutoVocals, Banjo, Bass, Keyboards [Electronic], Organ, Drums, Bells [Sleigh], Piano, Other [That Creepy Christmas Feeling, Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh] – Sufjan StevensWords By – William C. Dix
6:47
4Angels We Have Heard On High
Bells [Various], Glockenspiel – Sufjan StevensMusic By – Edward S. Barnes
0:45
5That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!
Vocals [Angelic] – Shara WordenVocals [Earthly], Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Other [Sad Feelings] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
3:18
6 Ding! Dong! Vol. III 22:54
7Only At Christmas Time
Backing Vocals, Other [Holly, Ivy] – Monique Aiuto, Vito AiutoVocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano [Electronic], Bells [Sleigh], Drums – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
2:14
8Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Vito AiutoOther [Telephone] – Sufjan StevensWritten-By [French Carol] – Traditional
1:39
9The Friendly Beasts
Piano, Guitar, Recorder, Oboe, Drums, Bass, Shaker, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, Banjo, Electric Piano [Electronic], Voice [The Narrator] – Sufjan StevensVoice [The Cow] – Laura MyersVoice [The Donkey] – Denison WitmerVoice [The Doves] – Monique Aiuto, Vito AiutoVoice [The Sheep] – Shara WordenWritten-By [French Carol] – Traditional
3:42
10Get Behind Me, Santa!
Drums – James McAlisterTrombone – Ben LanzTrumpet – C. J. CamerieriVocals – Marla HansenVocals, Bass, Guitar [Electric], Organ [Hammond], Piano, Electric Piano [Rhodes], Bells [Sleigh], Shaker, Synthesizer [Weird Synthesizer Sounds], Other [Mashed Potatoes And Gravy] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
3:49
11We're Goin' To The Country!
Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Bells [Sleigh], Other [Stocking Stuffers] – Sufjan StevensLead Vocals, Guitar [Electric] – Matt MorganWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
2:17
12Lo! How A Rose E'Er Blooming
Piano [Multiple Pianos, Played Very Earnestly] – Sufjan StevensWritten-By – Anonymous
1:45
13Jupiter Winter
Cello – Maria Bella JeffersDrums – James McAlisterTrombone – Ben LanzTrumpet – C. J. CamerieriViolin – Naho Tsutsui, Rob MooseVocals, Electric Piano [Rhodes], Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Organ [Electronic], Bells [Sleigh], Shaker, Other [Figgy Pudding] – Sufjan StevensVocals, Viola – Marla HansenWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
3:50
14Did I Make You Cry On Christmas? (Well, You Deserved It!)
Vocals – Bridgit DeCookVocals, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Tambourine, Bells [Sleigh], Keyboards [Electric], Shaker, Other [Irony] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
3:21
15Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!
Vocals – Bridgit DeCookVocals, Drums, Percussion, Bass, Guitar [Electric], Bells [Sleigh], Other [Positive Feedback, Negative Feedback, Christmas Cheer] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
4:41
16Once In Royal David's City
Backing Vocals, Banjo, Piano, Drums, Bells [Sleigh], Oboe – Sufjan StevensLead Vocals, Guitar – Vito AiutoMusic By – Henry GauntlettWords By – Cecil Alexander
3:40
17Come On! Let's Boogey To The Elf Dance!
Backing Vocals, Other [Christmas Cheer] – Colin Stevens, Laura MyersVocals – Denison WitmerVocals, Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Drums, Bells [Sleigh], Tambourine, Recorder, Flute, Shaker, Glockenspiel, Other [Awesome Lyrics] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
3:49
18Holy, Holy, Holy
Music By – John B. DykesPiano, Vocals, Guitar – Sufjan StevensVocals – Marla HansenWords By – Reginald Heber
3:50
19Amazing Graze
Music By – TraditionalVocals, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar – Sufjan StevensVocals, Guitar [Electric] – Matt MorganWords By – John Newton
4:09
20Silent Night
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Sufjan StevensMusic By – Franz X. GruberWords By – Joseph Mohr
0:44
21 Noel Vol. I 17:12
22Lo! How A Rose E'Er Blooming
Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Vocals, Glockenspiel – Sufjan StevensArranged By [Originally] – Michael PraetoriusMusic By – AnonymousTranslated By – Theodore BakerVocals, Banjo – Matt MorganWords By [15th Century German Carol] – Traditional
3:22
23O Come O Come Emmanuel
Piano – Sufjan StevensWritten-By – Traditional
1:06
24 Hark! Vol. II 24:55
25We Three Kings
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Denison WitmerVocals, Banjo, Organ [Electric], Electric Piano [Electronic], Bass, Recorder [Funny], Glockenspiel, Tambourine – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – John Henry Hopkins
2:58
26Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Bells, Glockenspiel [Played Through Various Special Effects] – Sufjan StevensMusic By – MendelssohnWords By – Charles Wesley
0:45
27Holy Holy, Etc
Arranged By, Guitar [Many Electric Guitars, Nimbly Played] – Matt MorganMusic By – John B. Dykes
0:41
28Ding! Dong!
Bells [Various], Glockenspiel [Various], Recorder – Sufjan StevensMusic By – Sufjan Stevens
0:55
29Sister Winter
Cello – Maria Bella JeffersDrums, Celesta [Celeste], Chimes [Wind], Vibraslap, Other [Christmas Cheer] – James McAlisterEngineer [Drums, Percussion] – Casey FoubertTrombone – Ben LanzTrumpet – C. J. CamerieriViolin – Naho Tsutsui, Rob MooseVocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Bass, Drums, Bells [Sleigh], Tambourine, Other [Apologies, Cranberry Sauce] – Sufjan StevensVocals, Viola – Marla HansenWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
5:04
30Once In Royal David's City
Music By – Henry GauntlettPiano [Four Slightly Out Of Tune Pianos] – Sufjan Stevens
2:01
31Joy To The World
Music By – Lowell MasonVocals – Bridgit DeCookVocals, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Bells [Sleigh], Tambourine, Other [Mistletoe, Tidings Of Comfort & Joy] – Sufjan StevensWords By – Isaac Watts
4:20
32I Saw Three Ships
Backing Vocals, Banjo, Oboe, Recorder, Drums, Bass, Bells [Sleigh] – Sufjan StevensMusic By – Richard W. AdamsVocals [Lead], Guitar – Vito AiutoWords By – Traditional
2:34
33O Holy Night
Backing Vocals, Other [Christmas Cheer] – Colin StevensBanjo, Vocals, Organ, Piano, Recorder, Glockenspiel, Bass, Drums, Tambourine, Shaker, Other [Bravado] – Sufjan StevensMusic By – Adolph Charles AdamVocals, Acoustic Guitar – Denison WitmerVocals, Other [High Notes, Christmas Cheer] – Shara WordenWords By – Placide Cappeau
4:04
34The First Noel
Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Vocals, Other [Loneliness] – Sufjan StevensWritten-By – Traditional
0:52
35O Come O Come Emmanuel
Translated By [From Latin To English] – John M. NealeVocals, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Recorder, Effects [Reverb] – Sufjan StevensVocals, Electric Guitar – Matt MorganWords By – Traditional
4:00
36The Incarnation
Guitar [Electric], Effects [Reverb], Other [Even More Of That Creepy Christmas Feeling] – Sufjan StevensMusic By – Sufjan Stevens
2:23
37All The King's Horns
Vocals [Creepy] – Monique Aiuto, Vito AiutoVocals, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Tambourine, Electric Piano [Electronic], Glockenspiel, Other [More Of That Creepy Christmas Feeling] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
2:59
38Christmas In July
Cello – Maria Bella JeffersDrums – James McAlisterTrombone – Ben LanzTrumpet – C. J. CamerieriViolin – Naho Tsutsui, Rob MooseVocals, Piano, Electric Piano [Rhodes], Organ [Hammond], Guitar [Electric], Bass, Tambourine, Bells [Sleigh], Shaker, Other [Chestnuts Roasting On Open Fire] – Sufjan StevensVocals, Viola – Marla HansenWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
3:16
39 Joy! Vol. IV 22:14
40Star Of Wonder
Trombone – Ben LanzTrumpet – C. J. CamerieriVocals – Marla HansenVocals, Piano, Guitar [Electric], Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Bass, Drums, Bells [Sleigh], Recorder, Flute, Oboe, Synthesizer [Funny Synthesizer Sounds] – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
7:07
41Jingle Bells
Music By – James PierpontPiano [More Insipid Piano] – Sufjan Stevens
0:36
42Away In A Manager
Music By – James R. MurrayVocals – Bridgit DeCookVocals, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Other [Nostalgia, Eggnog] – Sufjan StevensWords By [Verse 3] – John T. McFarlandWords By [Verses 1 & 2] – Anonymous
2:54
43It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!
Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Organ [Electric], Drums, Vocals, Bells [Sleigh], Other [Mistletoe, Gloria In Eggshells Faygo] – Sufjan StevensVocals, Guitar [Electric] – Matt MorganWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
1:55
44O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Piano, Vocals – Sufjan StevensWritten-By – Traditional
1:03
45Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
Music By [American Melody] – TraditionalVocals – Monique AiutoVocals, Acoustic Guitar – Vito AiutoVocals, Banjo, Piano, Electric Piano [Electronic], Glockenspiel, Bells [Sleigh] – Sufjan StevensWords By – Robert Robinson
4:43
46The Winter Solstice
Music By – Sufjan StevensVoice, Vibraphone, Piano, Guitar, Organ [Hammond], Synthesizer [Funny Synthesizer Sounds], Bells [Sleigh], Tambourine – Sufjan Stevens
3:25
47 Peace Vol. V 35:55
48Put The Lights On The Tree
Backing Vocals – Marla HansenBacking Vocals, Other [Elfin Chuckles And Raindeer Giggles] – Monique Aiuto, Vito AiutoDrums, Percussion – James McAlisterVocals, Keyboards [Electronic], Piano, Glockenspiel, Bells, Recorder, Oboe – Sufjan StevensWords By, Music By – Sufjan Stevens
1:48

Credits


  • Arranged BySufjan Stevens (tracks: 1.1 to 1.5, 1.7 to 5.11)
  • Artwork By [Comic Strip, Video Stills, Illustrations] – Tom Eaton
  • Illustration [EP Covers]Stephen Halker
  • Liner NotesSanta Sufjan
  • Mastered ByAlan Douches (tracks: 1.1 to 4.7)
  • Other [Short Story] – Rick Moody
  • Painting [Christmas Portrait Painstakingly]Jacques Bredy
  • Photography By [Professional], Art Direction [Photo], Photography By [Christmas Portrait The Painting Is Rendered From]Denny Renshaw
  • Photography By, Transcription By [Chord Charts Painstakingly]Rob Moose
  • Recorded ByBridgit DeCook (tracks: 4.1 to 4.7), Colin Stevens (tracks: 3.1 to 3.8), Denison Witmer (tracks: 3.1 to 3.8), Laura Myers (tracks: 3.1 to 3.8), Matt Morgan (tracks: 1.1 to 1.7), Monique Aiuto (tracks: 2.1 to 3.8), Shara Worden (tracks: 3.1 to 3.8), Vito Aiuto (tracks: 2.1 to 3.8)
  • Recorded By, Producer, Other [Short Story], Design [Package Design], Layout, Typography, Artwork By [Illustrations]Santa Sufjan

Notes


Box set which includes five EPs, a 40-page booklet, a comic and a sticker sheet.

Label written as 'Asthmatic Kitty Christmas'.

All songs by Sufjan Stevens
©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP

Music "O Come O Come Emmanuel": "Veni Emmanuel"
Music "What Child Is This Anyway": "Greensleeves"
Music "Away In A Manger": "Mueller"

Recorded at home in Brooklyn, New York:

Vol. I - December 2001
Vol. II - November 2002
Vol. III - December 2003 (and in Philadelphia, Pennysylvania)
Vol. IV - December 2005 (and at the Buddy Project in Astoria, Queens)
Vol. V - June 2006 (and at Atlantic Sound Studios in DUMBO, and at the Buddy Project in Astoria, Queens except auxiliary drums and percussion on track 7, engineered by Casey Foubert at Home, Seattle, WA.

Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side.

Drums on "Put The Lights On The Tree" recorded at the Buddy Project, 2006. Other overdubs for this song were recorded in June 2006.

Barcodes


  • Barcode (Sticker): 6 56605 60282 0
  • Matrix / Runout (Vol. 1): 304A3<7205>AKR0281 WWW.BELLWETHERMFG.COM
  • Matrix / Runout (Vol. 2): 30513<7205>AKR0282 WWW.BELLWETHERMFG.COM
  • Matrix / Runout (Vol. 3): 304C3<7205>AKR0283 WWW.BELLWETHERMFG.COM
  • Matrix / Runout (Vol. 4): 304D3<7205>AKR0284 WWW.BELLWETHERMFG.COM
  • Matrix / Runout (Vol. 5): 304E3<7205>AKR0285 WWW.BELLWETHERMFG.COM
  • Mastering SID Code (Vol. 1): IFPI L481
  • Mastering SID Code (Vol. 2): IFPI L481
  • Mastering SID Code (Vol. 3): IFPI L481
  • Mastering SID Code (Vol. 4): IFPI L481
  • Mastering SID Code (Vol. 5): IFPI L481
  • Mould SID Code (Vol. 1): IFPI 811G
  • Mould SID Code (Vol. 2): IFPI 811G
  • Mould SID Code (Vol. 3): IFPI 811G
  • Mould SID Code (Vol. 4): IFPI 811G
  • Mould SID Code (Vol. 5): IFPI 811F
  • Rights Society: ASCAP

Companies


  • Copyright (c) – New Jerusalem Music
  • Copyright (c) – Asthmatic Kitty Records
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Asthmatic Kitty Records
  • Mastered At – West West Side Music
  • Recorded At – The Buddy Project
  • Manufactured By – www.BellwetherMfg.com
  • Recorded At – Atlantic Sound Studios

Album


Songs for Christmas stylized as Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas on the cover is a box set of five separate EPs of Christmas-related songs and carols recorded by independent musician Sufjan Stevens between 2001 and 2006. The EPs had been given as gifts to friends and family of Stevens over the past six years, except for 2004 where he was too busy recording the Illinois album. Though the first three EPs have been available on Sufjan Stevens-related fansites for several years, Songs for. Songs for Christmas by Sufjan Stevens, released 21 November 2006 1. Silent Night 2. O Come O Come Emmanuel 3. Were Goin To the Country 4. Lo How A Rose Eer Blooming 5. Its Christmas Lets Be Glad 6. Holy, Holy, Etc. Amazing Grace 8. Angels We Have Heard On High 9. Put The Lights On The Tree 10. Come Thou Font Of Every Blessing 11. I Saw Three Ships 12. Only At Christmas Time 13. Once In David's Royal City 14. Hark The Herald Angels Sing 15. What Child Is This Anyway. agutterfan That Was the Worst Christmas Ever Favorite track: That Was the Worst Christmas Ever. Beyr The perfect album for the beginning of Spring. Like Avalanche, Songs for Christmas is nothing if not eclectic. A whole sleigh-load of carols and original tunes collected from 2001 to 2006, these songs were written and recorded off the cuff, and naturally many of them feel a little ragged and underdone. Album 2006 42 Songs. It's Christmas Let's Be Glad. Songs For Christmas. Sufjan Stevens. It's Christmas Let's Be Glad Исполнитель. Альтернатива, Поп 2006. Часть 1. Silent Night. O Come O Come Emmanuel. We're Goin' To the Country 2:17. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming. It's Christmas Let's Be Glad 1:55. Holy Holy, etc. Amazing Grace. Songs for Christmas is a box set of five separate EPs of Christmas-related songs and carols recorded by independent musician Sufjan Stevens between 2001 and 2006. Sufjan Stevens - Angels We Have Heard On High. Sufjan Stevens - Put The Lights On The Tree. Sufjan Stevens - Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing. Sufjan Stevens - I Saw Three Ships. Sufjan Stevens - Only At Christmas Time. Sufjan Stevens - Once In David's Royal City. Sufjan Stevens, Songs for Christmas. Most years, the prolific singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens records a Christmas EP and gives away copies. This treasure box collects the five EPs from 2001 to 2006 there's over two hours of music, much of it devotional folk versions of the standards, but including some originals like That Was the Worst Christmas Ever. Stevens, obsessed with Christmas like Buddy the Elf, didn't stop here: the following five EPs can now be found in another box set, Silver & Gold. View Complete List. Sufjan Stevens 21-11-2006. Общая длительность:2 h 02 min
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