Second best version of Little Drummer Boy

[thistlechaser]

I'm not big on Christmas. Long story, holidays were bad when I was a child, blah blah blah. As a side effect of that, I really, really dislike most Christmas music. I try not to be grumpy about it, but it still bothers me deep down. There are only two songs I like: Little Drummer Boy and Gloria in Excelsis Deo.

This version of Little Drummer Boy is beautiful! I can't believe their voices.

Related question: Does anyone know how you can tell if something has been autotuned? Their voices are so perfect and beautiful, I wonder how real that is. (Edit: Apparently this group, Pentatonix, won The Sing-Off on NBC, so they're probably real.)

Gloria in excelsis Deo is such a beautiful sounding phrase, it makes me wish I knew Latin.

Added bonus! Tonight only! In Excelsis Deo is the title of an episode of West Wing. Here's a video of President Bartlet from it ranting in Latin. (Latin starts at 1:12, but it's really worth watching the whole thing.)

His character was such an intelligent president. Oh how I wish he were real.

Comments

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

The Little Drummer Boy is my favourite carol. What is the best version for you?

I grew up with this one so it remains my favourite one....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1fA59oH7Q

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

I post my favorite version once a year, so in a week or so I'll link to it again. But for now you get a preview!

In Japan there was a safe sex campaign using the Little Drummer Boy song. A Japanese Safe Sex Fairy visits men about to have sex, giving them a condom. The lyrics (in English) are really catchy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89Y6-Xf3n0

Link is likely NWS for most places of business.

I really like the one you linked, too! Very traditional. :)

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

That was brilliant, best condom advert ever. :D

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Agreed! :D

[ashmedai.livejournal.com]

This version of Little Drummer Boy is beautiful! I can't believe their voices.

That really is awesome, and one of my favorite Christmas carols too. :)

Gloria in excelsis Deo is such a beautiful sounding phrase, it makes me wish I knew Latin.

Chris knows latin and I asked. He said it can be most closely translated to mean "glory to God in the highest".

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Thanks for asking about it! Very impressive that he knows the language! :D

[ashmedai.livejournal.com]

No problem! :) We have a choice between French or Latin in German schools (and English is mandatory anyway), so he took Latin. He's forgotten the finer points by now, he says, but still understands it.

I've been out of town, so comments on all posts in one posts. I do what I want.

[teaandfailure.livejournal.com]

I'm going to see Pentatonix live in March, SO I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES.

Did I tell you I read The Narrowing Path on your recommendation and loved it? I can't remember if I did or not. I'll be reading Knife of Never Letting Go also. :)

GAY BACHELOR WITH GEORGE TAKEI HOSTING SIGN ME UP I WILL WATCH THE SHIT OUT OF THAT.

HOT TUBS ARE AMAZING, my parents had one in the backyard when I was growing up, and we always went to Hot Springs, Arkansas at Christmas, where the natural mineral springs are. It was awesome when it snowed, sitting there in hot water while the snow came down. At home my brother and I would get out of the hot tub and run around the snowy yard to watch ourselves steam. :)

Re: I've been out of town, so comments on all posts in one posts. I do what I want.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Oooh, Pentatonix envy! I'll be looking forward to hearing all about it!

You didn't, but I'm glad! And if you liked Narrowing Path, I think you'll love Knife of Never Letting Go! (And man, seeing that title after finishing all three books... the author is amazing! MUST NOT SAY MORE SO DON'T SPOIL)

I swear, I could live in a hot tub. I feel weightless in it -- I barely stay on the seat with the jets blasting around me. So warm and bubbly and relaxing.