Holiday ep
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Contents
mastered songs in order
1) tw holiday special (192kbps mp3) 2) snowbody (192kbps mp3) 3) sheepish magnatism (192kbps mp3) 4) under this roof (192kbps mp3) 5) robocation (192kbps mp3) 6) christmas morning (192kbps mp3) 7) the naturalist (192kbps mp3) 8) old friends (192kbps mp3) 9) galena alaska (192kbps mp3) secret bonus track: bonus track (192 kbps mp3)]
snowbody
the recording
the lyrics
Hey Buddy I used to be nobody but you made me a snowbody and now I'm a somebody like you I'm honored to be here and I feel warmer to be stationed at this corner I can say I was born here through and through oh I was spread across flat places I was rolling through round spaces but I ran aground and when I looked around, I saw your sweet smiling faces Hey fellas the sky's like an umbrella Is it white like the stars tell us or is everything green yellow and blue Its no secret Although only the young seek it With the lightest of tongues speak it And I know I can keep it safe with you I was lost where the wind blows but I headed down towards the blue glow and to my surprise when I opened my eyes I saw Ears, feel, fingers noses Hey Buddy I used to be nobody but you made me a snowbody and now I'm a somebody like you Hey buddy I used to be nobody but you made me a somebody Somebody like you
the request
Robert and Emilie Who is the imagined singer: A snow man. Who is the intended listener: The children who made him. ask three questions: White lights or colored lights? Does the universe have a color? If so, what is it? What's your earliest memory of snow? Describe your song in one word: grateful
sheepish magnetism
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words and music by B. T. Nook the shepherds always said they'd put my fears to bed they'd tuck them in so tight and kiss them all goodnight the star that outshines the moon it hums a magnetic tune it pulled my shepherds away and my fears are wide awake who am i to wonder what they'll find? will the day dissolve the starry sky? is it true, the rumors in the leaves, that they've gone in search of peace? the burrs pull at my wool and my belly is far from full i need a shepherds grace their crooks to set my place who am i to wonder what they'll find? will the day dissolve a starry sky? is it true, the rumors in the east, that they've gone in search of peace? that they've gone in search of peace that they've gone in search of peace that they've gone in search of peace
the request
Rachel who is the imagined singer: A sheep who is the intended listener: himself ask three questions: When will the shepherd's return? Are they really going to see the son of God? Will there be peace on earth? describe your song in one word: ruminative
tw's holiday song
the recording
the lyrics
the world is turning round and round persephone is gone underground the squirrels are squirreling what they found i'm more thoughtful how i dress my toes i wear more layers and warmer clothes but there's a crispness in my nose happy holidays happy holidays i know owe you lots of dough both figurative and literal but you'll forgive me i know la la la la la la la la happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays this is tw tendrils with an important message about hibernation and migration this holiday season both hibernation and migration use a lot of calories. remember to feast to your hearts content so you can build up the fat stores you'll need to survive this winter. that's it. good luck, and happy holidays. happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays always always always
the request
Deirdre who is the imagined singer: farmer/gardener in a temperate climate who is the intended listener: Persephone ask three questions: How do you describe winter to someone who has never experienced it? Do squirrels ever find their acorns? Is it better to hibernate or migrate? describe your song in one word: forgiving
Robocation
The Recording
The Lyrics
Robot, can you hear me? Did your maker give you ears? I have some instructions for you Regarding how to behave now that winter is here Robot, when it’s cold out It takes effort to keep warm And though friction’s a good source of heat It’ll wear out your hardware and tire your battery That’s why Everyone needs vacation Both creator and creation So let’s celebrate this occasion To shut down Robot, have you noticed How the lights light up the homes That’s what we do in winter To combat the oppression of darkness and cold Robot, are you lonely? Are there others of your kind? Perhaps they are right by your side Or perhaps they are somewhere remote and quite hard to find What is a bot to do When there’s always more stuff to produce? And what is a bot to say When there’s always more work on the way? Oh Everyone needs vacation Both creators and creation So let’s celebrate this occasion To embark on a migration To our Holiday destination Where we’ll join our kin and mates in Singing Everyone needs vacation Both creators and creation so let's celebrate this occasion To embark on a migration To our Holiday destination Where we’ll join our kin and mates in Singing Everyone needs vacation Both creators and creation so let's celebrate this occasion To shut down
The Request
Travis who is the imagined singer: a young David Bowie who is the intended listener: robots ask three questions: How do robots pass the winter, with their logic frozen stiff? How do they celebrate the season, without real emotion circuits? And what, pray tell, do robots think deep down in their hard drives, when the season has changed over, and they must resume their lives? describe your song in one word: robowinter
Old Friends
The Recording
The Lyrics
words and music and performed by Youthsadream I met my old friend in the CVS looked like he hadn't aged a day I walked up to him in the shampoo aisle and we hugged so long we swayed "I haven't seen you since your ascension!" "I heard you got a wife" He said that business is always good when you're selling eternal life we laughed and linked arms just like old times and went downtown on the trolley somebody asked us if we were gay and we said "no, we're just jolly!" we reminisced about our years at school and of our days fighting crime back when you taught me to walk on the pool oh, the bittersweet passing of time! we walked on through the town all night then we high-fived and soared out of sight.
The Request
D. E. Healy who is the imagined singer: santa claus who is the intended listener: jesus christ ask three questions: 1. is it awkward when santa and jesus run into each other? 2. did they ever team up to fight crime? 3. is there room enough in the town of our hearts for both of them? describe your song in one word: jolly
under this roof
the recording
the lyrics
Words and Music by D. E. Healy There's a tree in the house There's a tree in the room and it's filling the air with its sticky perfume And we're filling ourselves up with holiday cheer and we're all gettin' lit like we do every year CHORUS: If we drink, let's drink to our health To belief in the absence of proof To the gifts we can give, to the wealth we've been blessed with To peace on earth under this roof So we gather around in th'agreed-upon hue and we wait for the timer and smile on cue So if anyone asks then the picture will show we had something in common How else would they know? CHORUS There are lights on the house There are lights on the snow and it's loud and it's crowded But this crowd we know We all find our way here every year just because we've got family at Christmas Not everyone does CHORUS
the request
Thomas and Audrey who is the imagined singer: 20 somethings coming home for the holidays who is the intended listener: our really big families ask three questions: 1. Could we all get along *without* all the champagne and alcohol? 2. Why do we have to wear matching shirts and blue jeans for the family holiday picture? 3. What is the true meaning of Christmas? describe your song in one word: sing-a-long
galena alaska
the recording
the lyrics
conor's transcription
in the winter of '82 the government split up the oil revenue and each person galena alaska got a check every year they pay it again the permanent fund dividend and each person galena alaska spends it all that day in '83 i bought myself cross country skis but no one else could ski with me in '84 i got a used ford four door but i can't afford the gas no more in '93 i bought i big screen tv, but the cable costs too much for me and no there's just a fuzzy screen this year the checks arrived on the day of a big snow storm the power was out all the way down to anchorage and we were in the dark in '96 i bought a stove that was electric but now i'm back to burning wicks in '99 i bought a laptop to go on line but now, but i'm now i'm back to old phone lines 2002 track lines for the living room, but now those lights have gone out too and i'm alone in a dark room after three days in the dark we all met at the town center each person in galena alaska bout their check and with the money we built a hall with fiber optic roof and walls and just the stars made it glow and we had light la
the request
Becky who is the imagined singer: the light who is the intended listener: the dark ask three questions: Is it really so bad to live in the dark all the time? What can the light do for us? How can we save on our energy bills in the winter? describe your song in one word: pianos!
christmas morning
the recording
the lyrics
It's Christmas morning Christmas morning It's Christmas morning It's Christmas morning Christmas pajamas cover my Ten year old body's frame I've wassailed and caroled and decked the halls And sung each merry refrain I lie awake tucked into bed Plastic light glows by my head Twinkling in growing anticipation Of the light of the world and a new PlayStation It's easy to get lost In life's intemperance But Linus reminds us year after year Of peace on earth and goodwill towards men Every time I close my eyes Circles draw across the sky Of unity, eternity And borders of sugar cookies You don't need religion To seek light where there's dark The bleakness of Winter for man in all lands Must be fought with love's spark I walk down the stairs To the great evergreen My family waits there for me Beneath this symbol of enduring life Exulting in joy over pain and strife I lie awake tucked into bed Plastic light glows by my head Twinkling in growing anticipation Of the light of the world and a new PlayStation
the request
The Parents who is the imagined singer: me who is the intended listener: me ask three questions: Who needs dynamics on Christmas morning?! I've been up since 5, I just turned 10, can a person be turned up to 11?! Processed Sugar + Commercials + religion made that feeling, and now I don't believe in any of that stuff: is that why I never feel quite like that anymore? describe your song in one word: Yeah! Yeah! Yeah?
the naturalist
the recording
the lyrics
whistling sound of wind through hollow bones the animal tones are a comfort to me thumping of blood that flows through downy throats keeps time in this place or I'm lost completely 28 months on top of seven years with only my tent and tape recorder winter is coming and my research nears another dead end rejoice! join us! we're all we have. celebrate this way rejoice! join us! we're all we need. joyous holiday all of the creatures watch me guardedly but lately I sense something is changing I've started to notice similarities intelligent eyes! features rearranging we are the children of the natural world we labor and die, we love our family sated and warm we all lay down to sleep oh my weary eyes! I can hear them clearly but fathers leave their feathered young they'd rather carve a hole for one not without regrets when winter comes but hold on! hold on for families! species! and for sun!
the request
tw tendrils who is the imagined singer: a naturalist who is the intended listener: the natural world ask three questions: do any plants and animals have holidays? can they tell one day from another? does food taste better in the winter? families are important, how important? describe your song in one word: curious
