IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER

[Stratpicker]

My Christmas offering for 2017. Not a Christmas 'pop' tune this time but instead a straightforward traditional Christmas Carol.

The music for In A Bleak Midwinter was written by Gustav Holst (Planet Suite etc) in 1906, based on the 1872 poem by Christina Rossetti. Originally quite simply written for Congregational singing using 5 chords (3 major, 2 minor), I have arranged Verses 2 and 3 using slightly different or embellished chords.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a happy, healthy, loving and musical 2018 - https://app.box.com/s/wb8aojwbb7sfwx935qk7lbvimmz812ue

Backing track created by me in Band In A Box. BTs available here if anyone is interested -
With Harmonies - https://app.box.com/s/th37zdfp1zzpuc7wobbe3njivjq53qm0
Minus Harmonies - https://app.box.com/s/qk5lfylyg7rpp4s9dzqadnzu9zx21us6

Best wishes
Ian

[alanbakewell]

One of my all time favourites Ian. Loads of memories accompany such a beautiful tune.

Splendid job mate, as always.

Cheers, Alan.

[Allclaphands]

A very impressive choice for your Christmas Offering played and put together in your own
inimitable style and the way that i have come to realise that are associated with you talents
and love of music.

Mine and my wife's early best wishes to you and Val for a Happy And Enjoyed festive Time.

Pete & Barb

[Ove Kalander]

Hi Ian,
It sounds good.
Ove

[Stratpicker]

Hello friends, and thank you for your kind comments and Christmas wishes. They are much appreciated.
Happy Christmas to all.
Ian

[Hank2k]

I have tabbed this one out if anyone would like to learn it. Free download here http://www.stevereynolds.co.uk/wp-conte ... winter.pdf

[Stratpicker]

I have tabbed this one out if anyone would like to learn it. Free download here http://www.stevereynolds.co.uk/wp-conte ... winter.pdf

Great idea, Steve!! Thank you.
Ian

[veryoldperson]

Hi Ian, great recording and lovely tone, Superb BT as well.... Hope you don't mind, but I have posted a vid of me playing this and using your BT on YouTube....
I won't post on here without your permission....

Regards,
Jim

[Stratpicker]

Hi Ian, great recording and lovely tone, Superb BT as well.... Hope you don't mind, but I have posted a vid of me playing this and using your BT on YouTube....
I won't post on here without your permission....

Regards,
Jim

Hi Jim
No problem at all. Glad you liked it enough to make your own recording of it.
Merry Christmas, jim
Ian

[chtiburnsman]

Very nice arrangements, and an excellent interpretation
Bravo Ian
Cheers
Denis