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vintage oddities christmas: classics
LC 07053
EAN/GTIN: 5055312845974
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2025-10-07
Quirky and oddball retro novelty recordings of famous Christmas songs
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CAVC059701
1:51
Playful, zany, kitsch Christmas swing. Smooth keys and bright xylophone open to wacky, pitched up vocal, joined by jazz piano, trumpet, and finally by raucous kazoo ensemble. Arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily On High; 125 bpm; (Abmaj)
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CAVC059702
2:30
Bold, upbeat, cheerful big band swing with scat lead vocal. Brass stabs, rolling toms and playful scat vocal open to bright, swinging, dynamic arrangement featuring bright brass section and lighthearted improvised clarinet over banjo, upright bass and lively drums; 112 bpm; (Bbmaj)
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CAVC059703
2:30
Alternate version - bold, upbeat, cheerful big band swing with scat lead vocal. Brass stabs, rolling toms and playful scat vocal open to bright, swinging, dynamic arrangement featuring bright brass section and lighthearted improvised clarinet over banjo, upright bass and lively drums; 112 bpm; (Bbmaj)
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CAVC059704
1:54
Cozy, quirky, gentle Christmas lullaby. Flowing celeste melody and arpeggios joined by tender vocal harmonie, soft jazz brushes and glockenspiel, leading to final rendition with chamber strings countermelody based on Silent Night. Hodgepodge ensemble gives feeling of a small town music society. Arrangement of Up On The Housetop; 68 bpm; (Dmaj)
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CAVC059705
2:50
Dreamlike, quirky but melancholy experimental mid-century pop ballad. Lush vocal close harmonies and spring reverb tremolo guitar create ghostly but warm atmosphere, subtly building with vibraphone and echoing percussion. Arrangement of Silent Night
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CAVC059706
1:59
Quirky, macabre vintage circus waltz. Creepy music box joined by percussion, whispered singing and accordion swells, building with zither and melancholy trombone before climaxing with saxophone over oompah tuba and splashy drum kit. Evocative of 1920s Berlin or an early 19th century USA clown circus band. Arrangement of O Christmas Tree / O Tannenbaum; 95 bpm; (Gmin)
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CAVC059707
2:07
Middle Eastern 70s psych-funk deep cut. Expressive phrygian synth noodling opens to hummed Middle Eastern vocal over electronic disco beat with organ and electric guitar stabs. Arrangement of Deck The Halls; 126 bpm; (Gbmaj)
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CAVC059708
2:30
Driving, fast-paced, playful surf rock with sci-fi synths. Synth sfx, chugging toms and electric guitar riff open to energetic rock 'n' roll with tremolo guitars, organ and theremin. Arrangement of Jingle Bells; 174 bpm; (Gmaj)
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CAVC059709
1:45
Whimsical, silly, lighthearted waltz. Light piano and drums joined by playful vocals and kazoo, with brass, woodwind, strings and mallets all making an appearance over the course of an episodic arrangement. Arrangement of We Wish You A Merry Christmas; 84 bpm; (Dmaj)
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CAVC059710
1:52
Eccentric, explosive, driving surf rock classical fusion. Virtuosic tremolo guitar over furious drums joined by mock-classical falsetto vocal and organ, with clavinet creating harpsichord feel, ending with church-like organ flourish. Arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; 200 bpm; (Amin)
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CAVC059711
2:54
Sweet, uplifting hippie folk pop. Close harmony vocals open to folk band with added recorders, hand claps and quirky percussion. Best experienced holding hands in a circle at a commune. Arrangement of The First Noel; 138 bpm; (Gmaj)