Keep the C and A in Christmas.
2014: Music and Scores
We recorded the below live at the party in 2014. CD’s were burned on site and guests had the opportunity to take a copy of the music home.
“Christmas in Four Scenes”
Composed by AJ Lane
Narrated by Tyler Esselman
Dan Eschmann - Guitar
Jack Eschmann - Guitar
AJ Lane - Rhodes Piano
Harrison Rich - Clarinet
Adam Spirk - Clarinet
Mike Vangel - Upright Bass
Jake Zeng - Sleigh Bells
Recording and CD duplication support by Ryan Benthall. Funny note: Ryan was under the influence of psychedelic drugs over the course of this recording.
Funny note: Scene 1 is supposed to begin with sleigh bells. Jake Zeng, the sleigh bell performer, was mistakenly seated in the audience at the beginning of the performance. AJ notices this about 35 seconds in and you can hear Jake pickup the sleigh bells and start after a look from AJ.
Technical note: Due to technical issues with some recording gear, the second half of Scene 1 had to be re-recorded after the performance had ended. You can hear the crowd is much louder, since they have all gone off to the bar for a drink and are no longer paying dutiful attention.
Below are the original scores used by the band for rehearsals and performance.
