mentalextra Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I remember last year mentioning that Christmas hits are a thing of the past, and that popular artists dont seem to write Christmas songs. I'm guessing that 'rappers' and 'Gangsta's' dont celebrate Christmas much . I'm guessing its not as easy as it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 1. Call yourself Simon Cowell and behave in a generally objectionable fashion 2. Hoik trousers up to chin 3. Go through "X-Britain's Got Talent-Factor Come Dancing"-type "talent" show rigmarole to find passably gifted singer 4. ???? 5. PROFIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just play a normal song but just shake a few sleigh bells towards the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1385485573' post='2288833'] 1. Call yourself Simon Cowell and behave in a generally objectionable fashion 2. Hoik trousers up to chin 3. Go through "X-Britain's Got Talent-Factor Come Dancing"-type "talent" show rigmarole to find passably gifted singer 4. ???? 5. PROFIT [/quote] Yeah, thats most peoples idea of the 'pop factory'. But why do artists seem to think that Christmas songs are a career killer. I understand that 'gangsta's' cant sing about Christmas trees and mince pies but would RHCP ever release a Christmas song? Edited November 26, 2013 by mentalextra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It's actually an interesting challenge; can the Basschat Christmas Collective come up with a festive song, in collaboration. By committee, as it were. Define it, from the actual chords and notes, to the words, the instruments used, the production treatment applied, etc. Does anyone like the idea? It'd never work, would it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Cheese is the main ingredient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Start churning the Facebook propaganda machine to encourage people to buy a download of a track that was released 30 odd years ago by a band that was started 40 years ago. That should do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1385488191' post='2288892'] Start churning the Facebook propaganda machine to encourage people to buy a download of a track that was released 30 odd years ago by a band that was started 40 years ago. That should do it! [/quote] Ah, the AC/DC campaign of 2013. Does no one understand that this is a time that could be used to have some fun? 2014's campaign needs to aim for Don Henley's Boys of Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Cliff Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Build a thoughtful song like this..it' s wonderful. ----------------------------------------------------------- [color=#474747]Help them to learn (help them to learn)[/color] [color=#474747]Songs of joy instead of burn, baby, burn(burn, baby burn)[/color] [color=#474747]Let us show them how to play the pipes of peace[/color] [color=#474747]Play the pipes of peace[/color] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ErrZ-ipoE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ErrZ-ipoE[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) For Immediate Release: [size=5][b]Rock-Aid Announces 2013 Christmas Charity Single[/b][/size] [size=3]Quo: 'Put your hands in your pockets, people!'[/size] Musicians charity Rock-Aid today announced the launch of its 2013 Christmas single '(It's) Christmas Again (It Only Seems Like Last Week)', co-written by American guitarist Steve Vai and Wombles / Katie Melua svengali Mike Batt. With all profits (after fees, expenses, etc) going to sister charity 'Give Psittacosis The Bird', a stellar line-up includes Status Quo, Brian May, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Gary Barlow, Dizzee Rascal and Lily Allen. The accompanying video - written and directed by Dr Who showrunner Stephen Moffatt - features all 13 Doctors, dressed in seasonal red and green versions of their trademark costumes. The video opens on Albert Square as Alfie Moon's coffin is carried to a waiting hearse. A crowd of EastEnders' stars past and present hold up posters bearing the slogan 'End Psittacosis Now'. A wahoo-wahoo noise announces the arrival of the Tardis; the doors open and 12th Doctor Matt Smith wheels a psittacosis sufferer into the Queen Vic. Moved to tears, the hard-bitten 'Enders exchange Christmas cards bearing images of kittens, starving children and old people in iron lungs while The 13 Doctors perform a dance of their own devising. The video culminates as Francis Rossi bursts out of a parrot-shaped 'death' cake to shake sleigh bells alongside 'It Ain't Half Hot, Mum' star Melvyn Hayes, backed by the 'Choir Of Stars' (see above). '(It's) Christmas Again (It Only Seems Like Last Week)' is available in shops and as a download from November 30. [i]<ENDS>[/i] [i].[/i] Edited November 26, 2013 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 A prime-time, hour long advert that runs for 24 weeks prior to the big day and a tawdry, lacklustre pop product. Seems to work most years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Well said paul5 The other thing is to write a song that people want to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Twiglets I like Twiglets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 In the last four years there has only been one X Factor Christmas number 1 so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 In a word-SLADE or Roy Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 What i always enjoy at this time of year is the inevitable end of the news story about "local band/singer/school kids record song that's tipped for Christmas No1!!!" The news report usually features a contrived performance of the band to three bored pensioners in a local pub.Band and song never heard of again. A friend of mine is a DJ on local radio in Brighton, he's running a campaign to get Roachford's Cuddly Toy to No1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_MJwbrdEGA#t=28"]http://youtu.be/0_MJwbrdEGA[/url] Edited November 27, 2013 by LukeFRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Christmas songs are always a bit naff though really aren't they, these days its x factor, novelty or some old rock band that needs a cash boost starting a facebook campaign... I'm quite fond of christmas wrapping by the waitresses though. Dunno why... I've always kinda liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) http://youtu.be/XJPj79oXL0w Edited November 27, 2013 by LukeFRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 http://youtu.be/mVkg5FM59NA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_rz69L_wZo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_rz69L_wZo[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Kanye... some will say better than his latest single... see rappers celebrate christmas! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcwR1Z-_KYk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdSmzS1Fklk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1385492430' post='2288952'] For Immediate Release: . . . '(It's) Christmas Again (It Only Seems Like Last Week)' is available in shops and as a download from November 30. [i]<ENDS>[/i] [i].[/i] [/quote] Sadly, it [i]NEVER[/i] ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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