Happy Xmas War is Over

[Brian007]

Hi ALL,

Getting this one in early,

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a Christmas song released in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir.

The song reached number four in the UK, played and recorded on the SX900 using a style called Love Song @84 bpm
loads of different voice used Octave Piano - Vintage open Guitar - Flute Ensemble 2 different Choirs and Fantasy Bells.

Enjoy Brian007

[JohnT]

Hi Brian. Nicely arranged. Liked the selection of sounds. Good one to play at the party. John

[Brian007]

Good morning John T.

Thank you fore having a listen and commenting and pleased that you liked it.

I can send you the music if you like

Brian007

[Ron]

Oh well, I suppose someone had to play the first Christmas song of 2023. Well done Brian for a fine rendition of a J Lennon song.

Ron

[Brian007]

Hi Ron,

Thanks a lot for having a listen and your kind comments and pleased that you enjoyed it,

I have always liked this as a song and since Christmas is just around the corner thought that it was a good enough excuse to record it,

Brian007

[Jon D]

Hi there Brian,
A very nice performance of this great number well played and voiced I enjoyed my pleasant listen my friend.

Jon D.

[Brian007]

Hi Jon D.

Thanks a lot for having a listen and commenting and pleased that you enjoyed it,

Brian007

[dentyr]

Very well done. Liked the slow style, must look for it on my SX700. Unusual arrangements with the instruments, like that a lot. Regards, Den.

[Brian007]

Hi Den,

Thanks a lot for listening and commenting and pleased that you enjoyed it, if you cant find the style on the SX700
send me a PM and I will send the style to you.

Brian007

[George]

Hi, Brian,

Well its that time of year and its a great classic Christmas oldie enjoyed the arrangement and well played.

George.

[Brian007]

Hi George,

Thanks a lot for listening and commenting and pleased you enjoyed it, and seasons greetings

Brian007

[Hugh-AR]

Brian,

Nice arrangement of that song! How did you get the little counter-melody in the background for the verse (and you did that again later, too). Were you using a Left Hand Voice to emphasize that top note in the chord? Or did you Multitrack that little melody in afterwards?

Hugh

[Brian007]

Hi Hugh,

Thanks for listening and commenting and please that you enjoyed it,

Yes all the bits that I used to emphasize the melody and harmony's where added after the initial recording ( Multi-tracked )


Brian007