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Post by Trilly on Dec 6, 2011 10:29:20 GMT 10
Have downloaded it too! It's definitely called "When A Child Is Born " and it's lovely! Damien and Tommy sound great together. D's pure, gorgeously toned vocals, plus Tommy's magical guitar and then his spoken verse all combine wonderfully. I know what I'll be playing on Christmas Day! ;D Psst, Roxles, is it time for the Christmas smilies to make an appearance?  |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Dec 6, 2011 23:27:51 GMT 10
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Post by erinbella on Dec 7, 2011 9:52:32 GMT 10
Thank you for the link Braffy.  That was just beautiful.   |
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Post by zeeta on Dec 7, 2011 10:04:12 GMT 10
A message on Damiens Facebook page from Sony saying the Single for this song is available on iTunes from 9th Dec.
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Post by astrokath on Dec 7, 2011 19:39:02 GMT 10
The vid has been removed  |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Dec 7, 2011 20:43:10 GMT 10
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Post by astrokath on Dec 7, 2011 22:04:55 GMT 10
Thanks Braffy ;D
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Post by dmac on Dec 8, 2011 3:07:08 GMT 10
indeed, a lovely song in the hands of these 2 masters....shame about Sony though....I like to watch while I listen   Thanks Braffy  |
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Post by Nuffy on Dec 8, 2011 10:06:58 GMT 10
Thanks so much for the link Braffy... unfortunately it won't open if you click on it BUT  You can still find it if you type into the youtube browser "Damien Leith Tommy". It'll pop up in the search! ... the video played !!! siiiiigh... Thanks to the mystery uploader!!! What a sublimely lush and gorgeous rendition of a classic carol. I love their combined vocal and acoustic guitar purity and rich tones and emotions. The little changes to the rhythm really make it fresh yet still wonderfully familiar. I really hope Damien does this (with Tommy) at Carols in the Domain this year  |
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Post by Spud on Dec 8, 2011 11:52:40 GMT 10
This is being released as a single tomorrow. Not quite sure exactly what that will mean. Click here to see the (high res!) cover art. Thanks to auspOp for the pic.  Here is the article that goes with it: TOMMY GETS LEITHAL
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Fans of both Aussie guitarist Tommy Emmanuel and singer Damien Leith will be wanting to stuff this little festive nugget in their Christmas stockings this year (not that one can pop digital tracks in a Christmas stocking).
'When A Child Is Born' is a cover version of the classic Christmas track that was popularised in the 1970s by Johnny Mathis.
This cover version was borne of an incredibly brief recording session back in October (Sony tells us it was but two hours long) and sees both performers putting their personal touch on what's a personal favourite for many seasonal fans.
'When A Child Is Born' will hit digital retail this Friday.auspop.blogspot.com/2011/12/tommy-gets-leithal.html |
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Post by Brian on Dec 8, 2011 14:17:11 GMT 10
Just watched this on Youtube and as far as Christmas songs go I think it is terrific. Damien voice seems to be getting better and better. Ya --Hope he sings it with Tommy at the Christmas Carols shows |
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Post by astrokath on Dec 8, 2011 19:13:17 GMT 10
The only jarring bit is Tommy's vocal, IMHO. I think it would have been better in Damien's voice (and that isn't a fan talking, just from the POV of the sound).
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Post by Trilly on Dec 8, 2011 21:35:56 GMT 10
The only jarring bit is Tommy's vocal, IMHO. I think it would have been better in Damien's voice (and that isn't a fan talking, just from the POV of the sound). I have to disagree on that, Kath. Tommy's speaking voice is very bassy, more than D's, and to me it fits nicely. I see the song as the sum of it's parts, each quite different, yet the total package works. In fact, I was listening to it recently in the car (and yep, I'm in a fairly emotional place right now), but it had me in tears. It's such a profound lyric, such a heartfelt wish for peace and love beautifully expressed by two very different, yet complementary artists, IMO. |
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Post by plugger on Dec 11, 2011 15:41:04 GMT 10
Thanks Braffy and Spud, just heard it, its beautiful!
Brian I have to agree he is just getting better and better!
Picked up my Myer annual christmas carols yesterday, and my thought was exactly the same Brian when I listened to silent night......he's just getting even better! WOW!
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Here is the article that goes with it:
