Sunday, December 20, 2009

May You Beautifully Rime Your Evetime Song, Ye Singers

Weekly Song Sketch

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For my final holiday song sketch, I picked one of my very favorite Christmas carols ever, Ding Dong Merrily On High for three reasons:

1. It's so pretty and festive-sounding and yet gets little (read: none at all) radio play.
2. The March family sings it in Little Women; that movie always seems so Christmas-y to me.
3. It's so fun to sing! Not only are the words deliciously old English, try to get to the end of the "gloria" part without running out of breath and you'll see what I mean.

If you would like a copy to add to your holiday playlist, just leave a comment requesting it (if it's your first request, please include your email) and I'll email the song out to you!

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47 comments:

  1. PatrickDecember 20, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Very cool!! I love the pictures too!

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  2. Jen HsiehDecember 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    you're quite the vision in white :) and you definitely look like you're in the holiday spirit.

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  3. catDecember 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    cute pics! xx cat
    CiTiEs of B

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  4. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityDecember 20, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Love it! You did such a beautiful job! I'd enjoy a copy (resplendent.tranquility@yahoo.com). I haven't watched Little Women in the longest time and now that you've mentioned it, I must do so soon :)

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  5. SallyDecember 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Amazing!! I love the harmony - so cool! Very well done. I'm so glad you did this song. It's one of my favorite carols too (and e-o-e-o-e-o)! Like Emily, I might just go watch Little Women now, you've definitely put me in the mood for it. (Did I forget to mention I'd love a copy?)

    Oh, and lovely pictures! It must be beautiful in Florida this time of year - all that snow!

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  6. FuadDecember 20, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    very nice, as usually.
    please send me a copy to add to my Holiday collection.
    thanks

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  7. Pat SangerDecember 20, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Great job - my wife knew it right off the bat! Please send us a copy!

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  8. miriamtDecember 20, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Harmony with yourself...stunning!!! I never listened to the words of the Carole...quirky!
    Great Pics...Beautiful!! I would love a copy, please!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    wow really lovely pics. the white is so cute

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  10. BetsyDecember 20, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Very nice! I had "forgotten" about this Christmas song.

    I remember being in high school choir and doing bits of the Messiah every Christmas, and running out of breath during the various runs on For Unto Us A Child Is Born, lol.

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  11. CocoDecember 20, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Verry pretty Emma! The picture and the song! :)

    -Coco From Our Paper Moon

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  12. Maria ConferDecember 20, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Gorgeous photos and song Emma. You never cease to amaze me.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  13. JessicaDecember 20, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    what a lovely song! i've never heard that one before. you have such a pretty voice! i'd love a copy! great photos too!

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  14. FrancyDecember 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Lovely!

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  15. ballet_princessDecember 20, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    U totally won me over with the Little Women part, I definetly want a copy! paris_412@hotmail.com.

    Thanks a lot and have a wonderful christmas!

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  16. muchloveDecember 21, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    You have a beautiful voice! The pictures of you are so cute and perfect too!
    xx

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  17. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    I got your card today - thank you so much! :)

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  18. RebeccaDecember 21, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    That's beautiful - I remember it from Little Women too. I love that film!! You're so pretty in the photos! Happy Christmas :)

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  19. N▲hn▲December 21, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    SO cute <3

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  20. Little MonarchDecember 21, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    oh thanks for reminding me of this great traditional song! its a beautiful one. and you look beautiful in your lovely white dress x

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  21. Little MonarchDecember 21, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    p.s. you are so right about trying to make up stories from photos! that one of Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell is a perfect example.

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  22. MaggiDecember 21, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    You look lovely! And yes, this song is so fun to sing and I can never make it through the "gloria" part. lol

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  23. stardustandberriesDecember 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for the comments on my blog! I love how you combine music and fashion :)

    Happy holidays,
    Anna from http://rosystardustdreams.blogspot.com

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  24. RebeccaDecember 21, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful! Haha, I see what you mean about getting through that Gloria without running out of breath-- I was wondering how long it would go on! :) Love your white outfit as well!

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  25. Marina J. GonçalvesDecember 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Oh, so cute. Actually, YOU are really cute.
    Merry Christmas, Emma!

    XXX,
    Maju
    www.aspirantstylist.blogspot.com

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  26. JMayDecember 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Sounds so pretty. Love the pics too!

    :-)
    xo.

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  27. SamDecember 21, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Love these photos! You are a cute redhead!! Song is wonderful too! :)

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  28. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    aw, look at you cutie! cute pictures, beautiful song ;)

    xo
    Micaela

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  29. Risti MeganDecember 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Great post and great song. So pretty. Little Women always seemed like such a Christmasy movie to me, too.

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  30. SherDecember 21, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Oh darling, I love your snow-white outfit, your pictures are all so beautiful and magical!!

    Love love love your Christmas songs, you sound divine:)

    have a wonderful Christmas week!! *Christmas bear hugs*

    xx

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  31. Nora MancaDecember 21, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Simply and purely beautiful. Good job once again, Emma.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Absolutely Lovely.

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  33. ZelDecember 22, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    i love LOVE this song, Emma. Great job on that "Gloria" part. Also, you look great on whites.. i hope you have a wonderful Christmas :)

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  34. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 22, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Simply gorgeous in white!
    Fashion & music, perfect combination~
    xo

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  35. oDecember 22, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    love ur pictures above! u look very pretty in ur white ensemble:) i know what u mean about venturing into target this time of year. it's just pure craziness lol:)

    TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

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  36. Finding MeDecember 22, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Cute Pics, that hat is super ssweet :)

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  37. AshleyDecember 22, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    The song brings me christmas spirit. Do you play the piano in the background yourself? :) Lovely.

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  38. MJDecember 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Now if only my stepmum would play your Christmas songs 24/7 instead of bloody Wizzard and Slade...


    http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com

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  39. JohannaDecember 22, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, I love this song! I first heard it in "Little Women" and I agree that it's a Christmasy movie. You've put me in the mood to watch it. Maybe I will this week!

    Johanna

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  40. lisa golightlyDecember 22, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Just love the places you take me ! Just love your spirit ( and talent ! ) Merci !

    Lisa

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  41. LisetDecember 22, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Great pictures and song!

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  42. GiovannaDecember 22, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Adorable! And your photos are beautiful as well :) You're such a talent!
    Lots of love
    Giovanna
    Ps: I'm adding you to my blogroll :)
    www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

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  43. UnknownDecember 22, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    oh, i'd love a copy! there's such joy in this song ... i love it :)

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  44. GabbiDecember 23, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    With every one of your Christmas songs I think, this one's my fave.... ♥ Such a beautiful song and I adore your winter portraits. Please do email me your song!

    felinofelice@ymail.com

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  45. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    lovely pictures!! :)

    mycherrygum.blogspot.com

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  46. Iva MessyDecember 24, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    so cute!!! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!!

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  47. emma wallaceDecember 28, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Who knew I had so many Little Women fans as readers?! Thank you all for your kind comments and holiday wishes on my piano/vocal recording and my pics! I hope you all had a completely wonderful holiday.

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