Rocherolle, Eugenie Ricau : Have Yourself a Swingin’ Little Christmas
Work Overview
First Publisher:Warner Brothers
Instrumentation:Piano Solo
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:12 min 00 sec
Commentary (1)
Author : Nishihara, Masaki
Last Updated: October 19, 2021
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Author : Nishihara, Masaki
This is a collection of arrangements of popular Christmas classics born in the 20th century. The album title is a play on the name of one of the included songs. It features well-known classics in easy-to-play and stylish arrangements. Among Rocheleau's many Christmas collections, this album is likely an excellent choice that particularly meets general needs. The funk-style arrangement of "Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town" is amusing, somehow conjuring an image of Santa having fallen on hard times. In the medium to up-tempo "Let It Snow!", "Here Comes Santa Claus", and "Sleigh Ride", the skill in creating a solid beat with surprisingly few notes is remarkable. The delicate arrangement of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" preserves the poignant beauty of the original, making it seem as if the classic voices of Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra are revived in one's ears. This masterpiece, sung by the starring Garland in the musical film "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944) at the end of World War II, and reportedly hummed by all weary Americans for encouragement, seems to be regaining its luster in the current era, facing difficulties as great as those since the war.
Track List
- Track 1 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town. Lyrics and Music by Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie. Easy does it 4/4 D major.
- Track 2 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Lyrics and Music by Jule Styne. Laid back 4/4 F major.
- Track 3 The Little Drummer Boy. Lyrics and Music by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone. With dignity 2/2 E major.
- Track 4 All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth. Lyrics and Music by Don Gardner. Relaxed 4/4 G major.
- Track 5 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Lyrics and Music by Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane. Warm and gentle 4/4 C major.
- Track 6 Here Comes Santa Claus. Lyrics and Music by Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman. Perky 4/4 F major.
- Track 7 Sleigh Ride. Music by Leroy Anderson. Cheerfully 4/4 B-flat major.
Movements (7)
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Key: F-Dur
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Key: C-Dur