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Edmas 2021: Christmas In 7 Minutes (And 33 Seconds)

Posted on November 26, 2021 | Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again! Another weird year calls for another Christmas EP! Like last year, I got the jump on this one early – all of the instruments were done before Halloween! But there are two noted differences this time around. One, I kept things completely in-house – what you hear is all me and only me. Two, I included an original – “Hey It’s Christmas (Yeah We Know)”, designed to be the dumbest holiday song ever written. I’d like to think I succeeded in this front, but you ultimately make the call there. Let me know if you think I make the worst Christmas song ever!

Before I bring the tunes, an announcement: This is my 15th annual Christmas EP… and also my last. It’s been fun, but I think 15 straight years is enough. I won’t take any of this down and you’ll always have access to every EP at the Edmas tab at the top of the page. I hope you’ve enjoyed 15 years of holiday nonsense from me. I’ll be back in 2022 with one final holiday project – a full album, released as Distinct Kicking Motion, entitled “Ed’s Public Domain Christmas Spectacular”!

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)Download
Hey It’s Christmas (Yeah We Know)Download
Here We Come A-CarolingDownload
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)Download

Recorded and mixed at The ‘Berger Joint, Rochester NY, October-November 2021. “Hey It’s Christmas (Yeah We Know)” written by Ed Klingenberger.

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Edmas 2020: Christmas In 7 Minutes (And 20 Seconds)

Posted on December 11, 2020 | Leave a comment

Another year, another Christmas EP! 2020 has been weird for sure, but we still somehow managed to get group vocals into this batch! Instead of bringing people over to me, I sent clips and detailed instructions, then waited for people to send me their tracks. Also, because we’re all spending a lot more time at home, I got the jump on this one early – all of the instruments were recorded before Halloween! This was another fun EP to make and I hope you enjoy it.

Silver BellsDownload
Good King WenceslasDownload
The Most Wonderful Time of the YearDownload
Go Tell It On the MountainDownload

Recorded and mixed at The ‘Berger Joint, Rochester NY, October-November 2020. Additional vocals/yelling: Ed, Rob Klingenberger, Sarah Klingenberger, Steve Begy, Malcolm Begy, Warren Begy, Adam Donnelly, Brigid Harrigan, Wilson Ng, Brian Wood, and Matt Ferrara.

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Edmas 2019: Christmas In 8 Minutes

Posted on December 4, 2019 | Leave a comment

santaball.pngWe’ve made it! Another year is in the books, so it’s time for yet another Christmas EP! This one was fun to make… and a bit of a workout, too. The theme this year wasn’t readily apparent when I just looked at the songs I picked, but it emerged as I was putting it together. Since two of the four songs don’t really have a whole lot going for them, the name of the game wound up being SPEED. In terms of tempos, this is quite possibly the fastest batch I’ve ever made. The click track was set at over 300 beats per minute for two of them… Enjoy!

Nuttin’ for Christmas

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Mele Kalikimaka

Frosty the Snowman

Recorded and mixed at The ‘Berger Joint, Rochester NY, October-November 2019. Additional vocals/yelling in “Nuttin’ for Christmas” and “Frosty the Snowman”: Ed, Rob Klingenberger, Sarah Klingenberger, Erika Bryan, Steve Begy, Adam Donnelly, Tom Klingenberger, Karen Klingenberger, Cameron Cole, Jake Butcher, and Jeremy Schlierf. Cameron, Jake, and Jeremy were recorded at The Cole House, Clarence Center, NY, November 2019.

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Edmas 2018: Christmas In 7 Minutes (And 21 Seconds)

Posted on December 7, 2018 | 1 comment

santaball.png Happy December! It’s the time of year where I post new Christmas recordings for your listening… pleasure? Sure, we’ll go with that. For the third consecutive year, this batch has a theme. This time around, the theme centers around a single songwriter – every song I recorded this year was either written or co-written by Johnny Marks. I had to go a little obscure for a couple of these but two others will be well-known to you almost immediately. Also, I decided to go back and revisit the old friend that started me on this path. Most of the annual “traditions” are here, but I replaced the layered guitar solo with a nod to a seminal punk band with the first song. If you would like cover art, I’m using this picture for it. Enjoy!

Run Rudolph Run

The Most Wonderful Day of the Year

The Night Before Christmas Song

A Holly Jolly Christmas

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

UPDATE: If you would prefer to stream the whole EP, here you go!

Recorded and mixed at The ‘Berger Joint, Rochester NY, October-November 2018. Guitar solo in “Run Rudolph Run”: Mike Sukhenko. Count-off in “Run Rudolph Run”: Adam Donnelly. Additional vocals in “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year”: Tom Klingenberger and Steve Begy. Additional vocals/yelling in “Run Rudolph Run” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas”: Ed, Rob Klingenberger, Sarah Klingenberger, Mike Sukhenko, Erika Bryan, Steve Begy, Brandon Fess, Pete Johnson, Dan Bell, and Adam Donnelly.

 

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Edmas 2017: Christmas In 8 Minutes (And 9 Seconds)

Posted on December 4, 2017 | Leave a comment

santaball.png At long last, the wait is over. Time for this year’s Christmas EP! I was more prepared than usual this time around – This year’s songs were actually picked last year. Since I enjoyed the themed batch then, I decided to do it again this year (and next year, too – you’ll find out then). This year’s theme: Presents. Three of the four songs have “I Want” in the title and the fourth is the old chestnut that I somehow hadn’t touched until this, the tenth(!) batch. All the hallmarks are here, just waiting for you to find them. Enjoy!

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

All I Want for Christmas Is You

All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth

The 12 Days of Christmas

Recorded and mixed at The ‘Berger Joint, Rochester, NY, November 2017. Additional vocals/yelling in “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and “The 12 Days of Christmas”: Ed, Rob Klingenberger, Sarah Klingenberger, Adam Donnelly, and Brandon Fess.

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Edmas 2016: Christmas In 11 Minutes (And 24 Seconds)

Posted on November 29, 2016 | Leave a comment

santaball.pngWell, it’s that time of year again, isn’t it?! This year gives us the new longest batch I’ve ever done (over a full minute longer than 2014) and a theme – songs from movies and TV shows. This theme meant I wound up playing the most difficult tunes I’ve ever tackled in these annual holiday projects – I have the charts and the Guitar Pro file to prove it. The end result, though, was well worth the effort. The annual “traditions” are all there, though the layered guitar bit is a little different this time around. Enjoy!

Christmas Vacation

What’s This

Linus And Lucy

You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch

Recorded and mixed at The House, Rochester, NY, November 2016. Mike’s contributions recorded at Sukhenko Design, Rochester, NY. Guitar noodling/solo and line reciting in “Christmas Vacation”: Mike Sukhenko. Additional vocals/yelling in “What’s This”: Ed, Steve Begy, Kate Begy, Adam Donnelly, and Eric “Irk” Bryan. Additional vocals/yelling in “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”: Ed, Steve Begy, Kate Begy, Adam Donnelly, Eric “Irk” Bryan, Mike Sukhenko, Rob Klingenberger, and Sarah Klingenberger. Grover in “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”: Steve Begy.

 

 

 

 

 

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Edmas 2015: Christmas in 7 Minutes

Posted on November 18, 2015 | Leave a comment

santaball.pngWell, judging by the calendar on my computer, it’s about that time of year again. MORE CHRISTMAS RECORDINGS! This is my eighth year in a row making these little EPs and it’s been fun every time. This year, though, I made this batch a lot earlier than usual. I guess it was a subconscious decision to make December as stress-free as possible… But hey – I’m not complaining. The standard “traditions” are all in place, including the new gang vocal bit. We took that to the next level this year – twenty-three people pitched in. Enjoy!

Do You Hear What I Hear

Little Saint Nick

Last Christmas

Here Comes Santa Claus

Recorded and mixed at The House, Rochester, NY, Oct-Nov 2015. Additional vocals/yelling recorded by Ed at NCCC Room F112, Sanborn, NY. Additional vocals/yelling on “Last Christmas” and “Here Comes Santa Claus”: Ed, Rob Klingenberger, Sarah Klingenberger, Steve Begy, Kate Begy, Adam Donnelly, Brandon Fess, Jillian Sherwin, Eric “Irk” Bryan, Morgan Brader, Maria Fabiano, Zachary McDonnell, Matt Sawyer, Mike Fortin, Zachary Kronenwetter, Nathan McCrea, Chris La Greca, Andrea Lynch, Courtney Pearson, Jeremy Schlierf, Jake Butcher, Mat Mondo, Scott Woodean, Jesse Johnston.

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Edmas 2013: Christmas in 6 Minutes (And 8 Seconds)

Posted on December 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

santaball.pngWell, here we are again. Another calendar year has gone by, sooo… MORE CHRISTMAS SONGS! This year’s batch is a nice mix of secular and sacred with lots of twists and just as many guest spots. But, since we can’t just ignore traditions, all of mine are in place – the “way too fast” song, the harmonized guitar lead, “holy crap”, and even that awesome crashing sound. This batch also marked a first for me – I had never recorded a slamming door until now. Overall, this was a fun set to make and I’m happy with the results. Enjoy!

Angels From The Realms Of Glory

Blue Christmas

Joy To The World

I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Recorded and mixed at The House, Rochester, NY, Nov-Dec 2013. Piano on “Blue Christmas” by Rob Klingenberger. Additional vocals/yelling on “Joy to the World” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Rob Klingenberger, Sarah Peangatelli, and Steve Begy.

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Edmas 2012: Christmas in 5 Minutes (And 26 Seconds)

Posted on December 3, 2012 | 1 comment

santaball.pngWell, friends, it’s that time of year again. It’s Christmas time… and most of you know what that means. Yes, it’s time for me to dust off the ol’ Christmas music book and skewer four more songs! This year’s batch is one of the shortest I’ve ever done, only longer than the first real batch I did with Mike Huurman in 2008. Unlike last year, though, I’m way ahead of the game this time around, so I’ll update this blog with more detailed descriptions of these tracks. In the meantime, though, here’s the entire EP, free to download, in one convenient spot. Enjoy!

All of my Christmas recording traditions are here, including the harmonized guitar lead and the “holy crap” sound file… twice! This year provided its own set of unique challenges, though. Since I now live in an apartment in central Ohio, I could not use real drums this time – these drums are all as a result of Toontrack programs. Everything else is real. This batch also has a first for these things – a guest guitar solo! My friend Mike Sukhenko played the solo in “Winter Wonderland”. Thanks, Mike!

Winter Wonderland

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Carol of the Bells

Home For the Holidays

Instrument recording and Drum programming by Ed at Thea Partment, Columbus, OH, November 2012. Vocals recorded at The House, Rochester, NY November 23-24 2012. Additional vocals on “Winter Wonderland” by Rob Klingenberger. Guitar solo on “Winter Wonderland” by Mike Sukhenko. Mike’s solo recorded in Rochester, NY. Mixed at Thea Partment, Columbus, OH.

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