1. A psychedelic pop band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are seven artists with this name:
1. A psychedelic pop band from Boston, MA
2. A psychedelic/progsessive rock band from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
3. A U.K. Folk band
4. A sludge/drone band from Malvern, West Midlands, UK
5. An Indie band from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
6. A rock and roll band from Olympia, WA
7. Atmospheric sludge/doom/post-metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States
1) Christmas were a band who recorded three albums of quirky neo-psychedelic pop in the late 1980s. Based in Boston, MA, the trio of Liz Cox (aka Miss Lily Banquette, vocals and bongos), Michael Cudahy (aka The Millionaire, guitar and vocals), and bassist Dan Salzmann released their debut album, In Excelsior Dayglo in 1986. The track "Big Plans" became a modest college radio and MTV hit, but the album, owing to Big Time Records' perennial financial woes, could not sustain the band's momentum.
The band relocated to Las Vegas, signed to I.R.S., and released Ultraprophets of Thee Psykick Revolution in 1989. Arguably their finest work, it featured another small-time hit in "Stupid Kids", and the caustic, satirical "Richard Nixon" earned critical attention as well. But the strange, though appealing, record seemed a bit out of step with the top college radio bands that year, and it sunk with little notice.
Christmas recorded Vortex in 1991 but could not immediately find a label for it. In the interim, Cox and Cudahy swapped tongue-in-cheek-psychedelia for tongue-in-cheek lounge music and formed the still quirky, but far more accessible and successful Combustible Edison together with Peter Dixon. When finally released in 1993, the bored-sounding Vortex made barely a ripple.
2) Christmas was formed in 1969 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, out of the ashes of the cult underground psychedelic band Reign Ghost. In July 1970, Christmas released an independent self-titled debut that brought some media attention to the band and a contract with the Daffodil Records label. In December 1970, less than six months after the release of the debut, Christmas released their debut Daffodil Records album entitled Heritage. Christmas was comprised of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Bob Bryden, bass Tyler Raizenne, drummer Rich Richter, and Robert Bulger on guitars, all of whom were still in their teens. The album gathered good reviews and was well received by critics but it was not commercially viable because the long songs and hard rock sound. It became an instant favorite in the underground music scene just about everywhere but in Canada. Despite the international response to the album, Heritage proved to be the last release by the band under the name Christmas due to management problems and difficulty with the direction of the next album. Consequently, Christmas broke up in late 1971 only to resurface the following year, lineup intact, under the name the Spirit of Christmas. In the late '80s and '90s, the original Heritage album became a highly sought after collector's item, especially in the U.S.A. and Europe because of the band's unorthodox style and progressive influences.
3) Christmas was a short-lived UK based band called Christmas led by PJ Harvey's collaborators, Rob Ellis and Tim Farthing. They released a self-titled EP in 2001 on Morpheus Records. Their music placed the emphasis on atmosphere and pure evocation: mournful gothic narratives skated through mordent folky, psych landscapes.
4) Christmas are a four-piece from Malvern, West Midlands, UK. They play a gritty and minimal, yet melodic sludge/doom metal made of long drawn-out pieces, multiple movements and moods.
5) Christmas is an indie band from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
6) Christmas is a punk rock band from Olympia, WA. They released their first 7" on Endless Latino in September 2009. The members are Jake Jones, Emily Beanblossom, Patrick Michael Scott-Walsh, Dave Halegua. http://www.myspace.com/christmassed
7) Atmospheric sludge/doom/post-metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States who released their debut self-titled album on November 15, 2019.
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Silent Night Holy Night
Christmas Lyrics
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Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
The lyrics to the Christmas song "Silent Night, Holy Night" evoke a peaceful and sacred atmosphere. The song begins by describing the stillness and serenity of the night, emphasizing the tranquility of the moment. It suggests that everything is calm and bright, signifying an atmosphere of peace and harmony. This first verse sets the stage for the spiritual experience that is about to unfold.
The next verse introduces the presence of a Virgin, who is also a mother, and her child. This alludes to the biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Holy Infant is described as tender and mild, emphasizing the innocence and purity associated with his presence. The emphasis on the Virgin and Child highlights the divinity of Christ's birth and reinforces the sacredness of the night.
As the song progresses, it depicts the shepherds, who are overwhelmed by the sight before them. Their reaction symbolizes the awe and reverence inspired by the miraculous event unfolding in front of them. Glories from heaven are said to stream down, implying a divine presence and intervention. The heavenly hosts singing "Alleluia!" accentuate the significance of Christ's birth, proclaiming it as a momentous occasion.
The final verse further elaborates on the identity and significance of the newborn child, Jesus. Described as the Son of God, his birth is celebrated as the embodiment of love's pure light. The radiant beams from his holy face symbolize the divine illumination brought about by his presence. The mention of redeeming grace refers to the salvation that Jesus brings to humanity through his life and sacrifice. The verse concludes by acknowledging Jesus' lordship from the moment of his birth, affirming his divine nature.
Overall, "Silent Night, Holy Night" captures the essence of the Christmas story and conveys a sense of peace, awe, and reverence. The lyrics invite listeners to reflect on the sacredness of the night, the divinity of Christ's birth, and the profound love and grace that he brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night!
A peaceful and sacred night where everything is quiet and filled with holiness.
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is tranquil and illuminated with a bright light.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Surrounding the young Virgin Mary and her child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild
The infant is pure, gentle, and innocent.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in a tranquil and divine state of peace.
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds feel great fear and awe upon witnessing this event.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Marvelous praises and divine blessings flow down from the distant heavens.
Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia!"
The angels in the heavens joyfully sing praises of 'Alleluia!'
Christ the Savior is born
Jesus, the Messiah and the one who brings salvation, is born.
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus, the Son of God, shines as a radiant and pure embodiment of love.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Glowing rays emanate from the holy face of Jesus.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
As the dawn breaks, the grace that saves and redeems mankind emerges.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Recognizing Jesus as the Lord during his birth.
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