bookmark_borderKrampus

Krampus
Krampus

Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic folklore figure described as “half-goat, half-demon”. During the Christmas season, Krampus punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts. Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas in regions including Austria, Bavaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia and Northern Italy.

Krmapus would take naughty children, place them in a sack, and whoop ’em with a stick.

Krumpus Christmas.mp3

LYRICS
Have you been naughty
Have you been nice
If it’s naughty,
Better think twice
There’s a Krampus amongst us
Bound and a gag
Gonna “stick” you in his bag

Yup, gonna stick you in a sack
Then, proceed to whack, whack, whack
There’s a Krampus amongst us
You better not cry… you better not fuss
A Krampus among us

Have you been good… have you been bad?
Going to turn the bad into sad
A Christmas Krampus going to smash and thump us
Might dole out a lump of coal

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: Capo 2 E A / D A E
Recording: digital 14-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderThe Light

The 25th of Kislev
On this day, Jesus celebrated Hanukkah: “And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.”

Originally, the Syrian leader Antiochus had destroyed the temple. “Antiochus desecrated the temple in Jerusalem by sacrificing pigs on its altar and smearing the temple in blood.” However, the Syrian forces could not standup against the Hasmonean. The family became known as the Maccabees – the Hammer.

LYRICS
Be the last candle burning
Perpetual spiritual yearning
Be the light shinning bright
God’s hammer of might
May your love light shine
Enshrined miracle of time

Eyes behold the sight
A miracle… the festival of light
Be the first candle burning
Burn through the night until morning
May your love light shine
Enshrined miracle of time

Celebrate with the feast of dedication
Celebration of jubilation
Be the last candle burning
Keep our small world turning
May your love light shine
Enshrined miracle of time

Be The Light.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: E C A / Am7 –> 2 frets –> A
Recording: digital 6-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFestive Us

Does anyone know what time Festivus starts?

LYRICS
Come on and get Festivus with us
Come on and get Festivus
With the rest of us (God rest ye merry gentlemen)
A massive Christmas
For the masses
You know
Under the mistletoe
At the corner of Easy Street and Holiday Way
(OK? What do you say)

Krampus put a cramp in your style
Well, stick him in a sack
And whack him with a stick (That’s it. Quick!)
Get your Christmas style on for a while

Forget about the bearded toothless hag
Just stuff Krampus in a bag
Put on your Santa suits
With the big, black, shinny boots

Pop! Up on the rooftop
Down the chimney
Slap your knee
Stomp your foot
Shake off the soot

Festivus Us.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: E / G A E
Rhythm: 120 BPM
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderPrince Of Peace

LYRICS
Will this hate ever cease
We’re in need of the Prince Of Peace
A gigantic love release
Lord of lords, come on-board

Imagine those in God’s image
Sucked humanity from country and city
Now, they fear to give birth on Earth

Lord of lords, come on-board
Third planet from the sun
In dismay… they’ve come undone
I pray you understand
Please come and land

Chorus

No intelligent life around
Since you arose and left the ground
We need Christmas to abound
I beg and plead you come back down

Imagine those of God’s image
Decompose to the “garbage age”
Man’s last Book… the last page… of the World’s Stage

Prince Of Peace.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: G C / Em Am / Em Am C
Recording: digital 1o-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Whistling

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderSlippery Slope

LYRICS
It’s a slippery slope
And we’re already sliding
A very slippery slope

Lay on the sleigh
Head on the sled
Going to slide
Pick our ride

It’s a slippery slope
And we’re already sliding
Rather be wrecking
Or gliding?
Can’t wait for skates
Currently curling
Looks like I’m going to ride
On my backside

It’s a very slippery slope
And we’re already sliding
We’re already sliding

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: A C . G D A
Recording: digital 15-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Slide Guitar, Percussion, Bass, Keyboards and Synthesizers

This song is either a holiday song about winter weather, and/or a song about post-election USA.

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderBrave New Year

LYRICS
Did you ever hear of a brave new year?
Have a brave new year
Have yourself a brave new year

May your holiday be very merry
And, have a brave new year

’tis the season to be jolly
And, have a brave new year

May your spirit be shinning bright
May your spirit be bright
As you head into the light
Of a brave new year

Did you ever hear of a brave new year?
Have a brave new year
Have yourself a brave new year

Brave New Year  Reprise.mp3

Brave New Year Part 1.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: EDM Christmas Music
Chords: G Gsus4 G7
Recording: digital 12-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers

“Brave New Year” is an old English phrase similar to “Happy New Year”. Greg Lake sings the line “I wish you a brave new year” in the song I Believe in Father Christmas.

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPeace On America

This year for Christmas instead of asking for Peace On Earth…
I’d settle for Peace On America

Glory, glory hallelujah
Peace to all of America
Glory, glory hallelujah
Peace to all of America

From Oregon to Pennsylvania
Washington to California
Peace release in America
Please release peace in’Merica

Glory, glory hallelujah
Peace to all of America
From Maine out to Arizona
Vermont to Alaska
Peace release in America
Please release peace in’Merica

Glory, glory hallelujah
Peace to all of America
New Mexico to Virginia
New York down to Florida
Peace release in America
Please release peace in’Merica

Glory, glory hallelujah
Peace to all of America
Mississippi to Georgia
Missouri to Nevada
Peace release in America
Please release peace in’Merica

Glory, glory hallelujah
Peace to all of America

Peace On America.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: G Em / C Am
Recording: digital 12-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderI Believe In Father Christmas

Coversong originally made famous by Greg Lake
Written by Greg Lake with lyrics by Peter Sinfield

Dsus2                 G6      D   
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on earth,
But instead it just kept on raining,
A veil of tears for the Virgin birth.

C  G           D
I remember one Christmas morning,
C            G           D
The Winter's light and a distant choir,
         D        A             G              D
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas tree smell,
    D            G6         Dsus2
And eyes full of tinsel and fire.

They sold me A dream of Christmas,
They sold me A silent night,
They told me A fairy story,
'Til I believed in the Israelite.
Chorus
I wish you A hopeful Christmas,
I wish you A brave New Year,
All anguish, pain and sadness,
Leave your heart and let your road be clear.

Dsus2                 G6      D
They said there'd be snow at Christmas,
They said there'd be peace on earth,
D            A           G6        D
Hallelujah! Noel!, be it Heaven or Hell,
     D           G6   Dsus2
The Christmas we get, we deserve.

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Recording: digital 16-track stereo

Daniel Brouse — Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards and Synthesizers
Bill Kucera — Guitar

From the album Christmasness

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bookmark_borderHere To Hear

LYRICS
I’m really glad you’re here
To hear some Christmas cheer
Here to hear
Pull up a chair
Or dance right there
Here to hear
Good News! Hallelujah!
Life’s clues… hallelujah!

Really! Thanks a lot for comin’
Feel free to join in
With singin’
Clappin’ and dancin’
Tappin’ your feet
Bumpin’ your seat
Good News! Hallelujah!
Life’s clues… hallelujah!

Here to hear
Here to hear

Here To Hear.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: B E / G E B/E / A C / A C E
Recording: digital 14-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderCandy Canes

LYRICS
I’m sure going to miss this
No candy canes at Christmas
The devil has them away
There’ll be no sugar on Christmas Day
Go figure
Hostage to shortage
For the holiday

There’s no gas in the tank
No rubber for the wheels
Still we thank God that Christmas feels
Yank our hopes from depths sank
Go figure
Hostage to shortage
For the holiday

Poor Santa
Can’t even bring us coal
But I won’t cry to Ma or Pa
Love can fill our stockings hole

Candy Canes.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: C G C D / C D C D G
Recording: digital 8-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

I was listening to my mother being interviewed about her life. During World War II, she was a little girl (5 to 8-years-old.) The war brought about many shortages including gas, rubber and sugar.

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderIs It Going To Snow?

LYRICS
You know
It’s cold enough to snow
But will it add up?
You know
The north winds do blow
But will it add up?

Accumulation
Of frozen precipitation
Accumulation
Winter’s anticipation

Confront
The arrival of a cold front
But will it add up?
Storm warning
Temperature’s freezing
But will it add up?

Accumulation
Of frozen precipitation
Accumulation
Winter’s anticipation

Is It Going To Snow? .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: Am / Em C Am / C Em Am
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderOn the Verge of Christmas

LYRICS
Let the bells ring
May the angels sing
Please God anything
Is Christmas near?

Let the bells ring
May the angels sing
Please God something
Is Christmas near?
Is Christmas here?
Please bring Christmas cheer

Do wise men follow The Star
If so wonder… wander how far
Are shepherds awoken from sleep
So that they might take a peep

Did the wisemen make it further
Did the Virgin Mary break hear water
Has the King Of King’s yet been born
When will we ever learn

Is Christmas here yet
Another year with no regret
Is Christmas here yet
Another year I’ll never forget

On the Verge of Christmas.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: F C / C F G / C G / C Am
Recording: digital 14-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers
Bill — Electric Guitar

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPiece On Earth

LYRICS
What is the toll
On your soul
Do you miss Christmas?
Frozen over hell
Isn’t just as well
We’re going to miss
The White Christmas
Celebrate the birth
Let’s give back Earth
Piece of Earth
Peace on Earth

What is the loss
Baby-bathwater toss
God! To fear it
No Christmas spirit
We’re going to miss
All of Christmas
Celebrate the birth
Let’s give back Earth
Piece of Earth
Peace on Earth

Piece On Earth.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: C Am Em / C G Am
Recording: digital 8-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Bill Kucera — Electric Guitar

A song about the impact of human induced climate change on a White Christmas.

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderChristmas White

Snow In Massachusetts
Snow In Massachusetts

LYRICS
No better place for me to be
There’s nothing I’d rather do
Then spend Christmas with you
A Christmas true

And that would be alright
If our Christmas was all white
And that would be OK
Riding on a dashing sleigh

The present of your presence
The essence of your present
Is the Christmas spirit
Can you feel it?

Chorus

Hey, hey, hey
Ho, ho, ho
Let’s get up and to
To the Christmas show

Chorus

Bundle and snuggle tight
As we glide into the night
While we go through the snow
Ho, ho, ho

Chorus

Christmas White.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: C F G / C / G C
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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bookmark_borderEnjoy The Joy

LYRICS
Do you know how to make hearts glow
Do you know how to make hearts grow
Bake a little love into it
From deep within grab a bit
Enjoy the joy of sharing it

Do you know how to let love show
Do you know how to let love go
Set it free naturally
From deep within grab a bit
Enjoy the joy of sharing it

Enjoy The Joy.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: C F G C / F G C / G7
Rhythm: 50 and 100 BPM
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

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