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Today at the junior high school, it came up that Spanish was one of my favorite subjects in high school. One student asked if there was Spanish music on my blog and I realized no, there was not. I told him I would post some, so here are two rather fun Spanish songs.
今日、中学校で、「私の高校の頃」を話しました。
その時、スペイン語は、強い教科でした。中学生は、スペイン語の音楽がほしいです。
じゃ、どうぞ。

Here's one by Shakira before her hips started not lying. It's my favorite song of hers, by far.


And this is from the end of Kill Bill 2, one of the most enjoyable cinematic experiences of the forever, despite its numerous plot holes.

  

My favorite Christmas Song of all time of the forever of history in the world is:
Christmas Canon by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
The one, the only, my favorite. What a song.
僕の一番大好き！


Merry Christmas, everyone.
To recap, my list looked like this:
12. Carol of the Bells (any)
11. The Little Drummer Boy (Bright Eyes or Bob Seger version)
10. O Holy Night (almost any)
9. Silent Night (Enya version)
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over) (John Lennon)
7. The Last Christmas (Emery)
6. The First Noel (Bright Eyes version)
5. Angels We Have Heard on High (Vienna Boys Choir version)
4. Christmastime (Smashing Pumpkins)
3. Away in a Manger (Bright Eyes version)
2. Oh Come All Ye Faithful (any choir)
1. Christmas Canon (Trans Siberian Orchestra)

  

My second favorite Christmas song ever is...
O Come All Ye Faithful. Take it away, King's College Choir:




MoTab also hits a home run with this one:


While a missionary about 7 years ago, I was asked to choose a hymn with which to open a meeting. It was June, but heck, I figured, let's go with Come All Ye Faithful. It just felt right. Everyone talked about how awesome it was to sing this song even though last Christmas was 6 months behind and next Christmas 6 months in the future. There's just some power in this song, and who am I to deny it?


12. Carol of the Bells (any)
11. The Little Drummer Boy (Bright Eyes or Bob Seger version)
10. O Holy Night (almost any)
9. Silent Night (Enya version)
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over) (John Lennon)
7. The Last Christmas (Emery)
6. The First Noel (Bright Eyes version)
5. Angels We Have Heard on High (Vienna Boys Choir version)
4. Christmastime (Smashing Pumpkins)
3. Away in a Manger (Bright Eyes version)
2. Oh Come All Ye Faithful (any choir)
1. ???  

#3 on the countdown of my favorite Christmas songs ever is:
Away in a Manger, but this mostly applies to the Bright Eyes version. Without that version, this drops a few ticks, maybe even falls out of the top 12 on my list. I'm aware the Bright Eyes Christmas album has shown up three times on this list now, and this is the final one. What can I say? It's a fantastic CD. I can't say enough how much the broken-ness hits home.



For crying out loud IT USES A MUSICAL SAW. Automatic win.


12. Carol of the Bells (any)
11. The Little Drummer Boy (Bright Eyes or Bob Seger version)
10. O Holy Night (almost any)
9. Silent Night (Enya version)
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over) (John Lennon)
7. The Last Christmas (Emery)
6. The First Noel (Bright Eyes version)
5. Angels We Have Heard on High (Vienna Boys Choir version)
4. Christmastime (Smashing Pumpkins)
3. Away in a Manger (Bright Eyes version)
2. ???
1. ???

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カウントダウン 4番: "Christmastime" by The Smashing Pumpkins.
(Not gonna attempt this one in Japanese.)
This is an example of a relatively newish song that I think has the potential to become a true classic akin to lasting hits such as Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time" or Tom Petty's "Christmas All Over Again" and others. I guess we'll see how that's going in 15 years or so.

But even though it's younger than most songs on the list (Emery's being the only exception I can think of), this is downright beautiful song. The lyrical imagery delivers a heartwarming scene of an adult watching his/her kids enjoy Christmas morning. He's fondly reminded of his own childhood, but perfectly comfortable in his new role as the giver of most gifts rather than the recipient. It paints a picture of the type of family Christmas celebration we should all consider ourselves blessed to have. Plus Billy Corgan's voice seems perfectly suited for it.

So whether or not you like the Smashing Pumpkins, set your preconceived notions aside and enjoy this song:


The countdown has looked like this so far:
12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. Silent Night
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over)
7. The Last Christmas
6. The First Noel
5. Angels We Have Heard on High
4. Christmastime
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???
  

Today's Christmas music is...
今日の クリスマス音楽は 「Angels We Have Heard On High」 です。 My favorite version is by the Vienna Boys Choir.


It's a very pretty song. These kids sing it way higher than I could ever attempt without producing unintentional comic gold.

12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. Silent Night
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over)
7. The Last Christmas
6. The First Noel
5. Angels We Have Heard on High
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???

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6番、今日のクリスマス唄は、「The First Noel」 だ。

This tells the famous story of the shepherds in the fields, who were guided in the direction of the Lord by a new star.
この唄の物語は、特別です。 3人は、新しい星で、イエス様見つけた。

I like the Bright Eyes version, for its broken sound, because of just how thrown-together the actual nativity scene was. It feels right.




12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. Silent Night
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over)
7. The Last Christmas
6. The First Noel
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???
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Today we move to #7!

This is "The Last Christmas" by Emery, not to be confused with a much more famous Christmas song with a similar title...which I can't stand. (Generic pop song just used Christmas as a way to sell itself, let's be honest.)


Emery makes this song soft and calm without letting it get boring. I only discovered this song about 2 or 3 Christmases ago so I still tend to forget about it until Christmas rolls around, and then I bust out my Christmas music and I'm like "Oh yeah, I LOVE this track."

He also mentions watching A Christmas Story, which, let's face it, for those between the ages of about 20 through 40, is the definitive Christmas movie. What a classic.

12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. Silent Night
8. Happy Xmas (War is OVer)
7. The Last Christmas
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???
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I think this would be #1 on a lot of lists, and for good reason, it's a heck of a song. It wasn't originally intended to be a Christmas/New Year's song, but rather a protest to the Vietnam War.

But John's intentions aside, the words do contain the true Christmas Spirit, do they not? It's a message of peace, of loving your fellow man, regardless of trivial factors such as race, status, or nationality.
実は、これは、クリスマスの唄じゃなっかたです。でも、クリスマスのメッサジは
同じですよね。Here's the original:



And a version by a Japanese punk band called Hi Standard:

^ I LOVE the last 45 seconds or so of this one. So awesome.


12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. Silent Night
8. Happy Xmas (War is Over)
7. ???
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???
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Today's song has a similar title to yesterday's, I know.
"Silent Night" is known around the world, and is instantly recognizable, even here in Japan where most people don't know the meaning of the song. Take it away, Enya!



This was one of the first Christmas songs to which I learned the words. I remember doing so at what had to be like, age 4 or 5, because my memory seems to not have other siblings in the house. That having been over 20 years ago and memories being imperfect as they are, perhaps I am mistaken, but the point is, I remember sitting down and being taught the words to that song and feeling dang good about it as I glanced around the dining room of my old Knox Dale house and saw the festive decorations, namely a cloth nativity scene. Memories, man.

12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. Silent Night
8. ???
7. ???
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???

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一昨日、「最高のクリスマス音楽」カウントダウン 始まりましたね。
今日の唄は、#10 「O Holy Night」 です。
Today on my top 12 Christmas Songs Countdown is #10, O Holy Night. This one got on here for the chorus; when it's done by the right person or group, maaaaan is that some good stuff.

I have a version on my computer by someone unidentified, and that's sad because I'd love to play it for you. This one is OK, though:


12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. O Holy Night
9. ???
8. ???
7. ???
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???


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昨日、「最高のクリスマス音楽」 始まりましたね。
今日の唄は、「The Little Drummer Boy」です。
Since yesterday, I've been counting down my 12 favorite Christmas songs ever.

この物語は素晴らしいですね。
This is a wonderful little story.

Bob Seger made a good version of this song that is probably the one I hear most on the radio and I do indeed respect, but my personal favorite is the Bright Eyes version. I love how broken it sounds. The shaking in his voice during the part when he begins to address the infant Lord hits home with me and has actually made me choke up in times past.
ボッブシーガーのバージオンはとても有名です。 それはいい、でも僕には、ブラ
イトアイズの方がいい。イエス様の会話で、ブライトアイズの声...凄いね？

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12. Carol of the Bells
11. The Little Drummer Boy
10. ???
9. ???
8. ???
7. ???
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???
  

今から、毎日、私の大好きクリスマス唄カウントダウンをします。
今日、#12です。 明日は #11、ね。 このカウントダウンで、本物、イエスキリス
トの唄とほかのクリスマス唄も、両方があります。
Starting today and going the next 12 days, I'll be counting down my favorite Christmas songs of all time. There's a mix of hymns and secular stuff in here; it's all fair game. One version of a song can be chosen to represent the song as a whole, as with some of these, I love some versions but don't care for others. On with the countdown!

今日の唄は、「Carol of the Bells」と言います。
Today's is "Carol of the Bells," so here's a cool version of my personal #12:



明日のは？
What will tomorrow's be?
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12. Carol of the Bells
11. ???
10. ???
9. ???
8. ???
7. ???
6. ???
5. ???
4. ???
3. ???
2. ???
1. ???
  

お金は、本物幸福じゃない。

余り、お金持ってない。でも
友達持っています。 愛するの奥さんがいます。 素晴らしい国に住んでいます。
だから、俺は、本当に裕福な人だ。
How many times have
You heard someone say
If I had his money
I could do things my way

But little they know
That it's so hard to find
One rich man in ten
With a satisfied mind

Once I was winning
In fortune and fame
Everything that I dreamed for
To get a start in life's game

Then suddenly it happened
I lost every dime
But I'm richer by far
With a satisfied mind

Money can't buy back
Your youth when you're old
Or a friend when you're lonely
Or a love that's grown cold

The wealthiest person
Is a pauper at times
Compared to the man
With a satisfied mind

When my life has ended
And my time has run out
My friends and my loved ones
I'll leave there's no doubt

But one thing's for certain
When it comes my time
I'll leave this old world
With a satisfied mind

How many times have
You heard someone say
If I had his money
I could do things my way

But little they know
That it's so hard to find
One rich man in ten
With a satisfied mind

そうですね。
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I'm walking this road
Because you stole my car
I'm singing this song
'Cause you have all my CDs
You want me to believe
In your love
And, yeah, I will
When you give back my stuff
Give back my stuff

The gerbils are dead
Your books have found a home
Under the tree
Where I have buried your clothes
You want me to believe
In your love
And, yeah, I will
When you dig up your stuff
Dig up your stuff

How am I supposed to learn
What love is in this lifetime
How am I supposed to learn
What love is, what love is
If you go, if you go, if you go, if you go
Don't go (x16)

I'm walking this road
Because you stole my heart
I'm singing this song
'Cause you have all my CDs
You want me to believe
In your love
And, yeah, I do
'Cause I can't love you enough
Can't love you enough
Give back my stuff
You have my love
Don't go


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Somehow I've ended up in some kind of...I don't even know what to call it...with a certain...I don't even know what to call them.
Innocent, harmless actions of mine apparently strike a huge chord with this nameless party...
I did not find them interesting, but now I must admit, it IS a little bit intriguing...
The whole case should be in a psychology text book somewhere...
Unfortunately, because of just how insane this third party is, that's about all I should say about the "conflict." I put it in quotes because it isn't one -- or at least shouldn't be -- but somehow it's getting the appearance of one.

To show how much I care, here's a rap song about Star Wars.


"Think you can cook? I got a grappling hook."



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No more waiting on them, as you rise inside new rooms.
It's offical: you've gone.
You can live for no one else.
Man, the guilt must be huge.
As there's no gain in failure, you succeed at being mine.
Yeah, old friend, see you there.
I will be proud from afar.
I can paint a picture in a moment of memories, and there aren't many left.
I am extradited.
Uninvited.

It's just another Saturday.

Take a step to freedom.
You and her lothing this cruel world.
Take a breath of shelter and exhale trust and allegiance.
Liberate yourself from us.

It's just another Saturday.

  

Yesterday, Janelle posted her favorite Pogo mix. This one is Heath's favorite!

Pogoの音楽を皆に紹介したいんだ。


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YoutubeにPogoという作曲家がいる。Pogoの音楽は、映画の音やキャラの声や音楽で作られている。ディズニーに雇われた!

Pogoの音楽を皆に紹介したいんだ。


この作曲は"Mary Poppins"という映画の音から成り立っている。Pogoの音楽の中で、これが大好きだ。
Julie Andrewsの声が美しい!
英語の言葉が途切れているのでよく分からない。言葉は、なにが聞こえるの?
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