그레미 최다 수상자 데이빗 포스터! 런던 심포니오케스트라, 그리고 최고의 크로스 오버 팝 아티스트 조쉬그로반의 크리스마스 작품
작년 말 ‘Awake’ 앨범을 발매 하고 170만장의 판매고와 80만명의 ‘Awake Tour’의 흥행을 이룬 조쉬 그로반이 자신의 첫 크리스마스 앨범 <Noel>을 발매 한다.
그는 작년 Awake 앨범으로 실질적으로 최고 크로스 오버 팝 아티스트 반열에 올라서면서 그는 Awake Tour를 시작했다. 약 1년간의 투어를 하는 사이에 틈틈이 LA의 abbey Road 스튜디오와 런던의 개인 스튜디오를 다니면서 이 앨범의 녹음을 하기 시작했다.
스텝은 역시나 조쉬그로반의 스승이자 발굴자인 그래미의 승리자인 데이빗 포스터와 런던 심포니 오케스트라가 같이 하면서 첫 크리스마스 앨범의 완성도에 한층 더 치중했다.
이 앨범의 타이틀 곡인 “The First Noel”은 미국 최고의 컨츄리 여가수인 페이스 힐(Faith Hill)이 듀엣 코러스를 담당하고 가스펠 프로듀서의 전설이라 불리는 커크 프랭클린(Kirk Franklin)이 그 완성도를 더 했다.
“Angels We Have Heard On High”는 R&B 최고의 싱어송 라이터 브라이언 맥나잇(Brian McKnight)이 피쳐링 하면서 기존의 크리스마스 캐롤과는 전혀 다름 느낌의 크리스마스 송을 만들어냈고, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”는 조쉬그로반 자신의 주특기인 어쿠스틱 피아노 연주를 담당하면서 클래식컬한 맛의 컨셉도 잊지 않았다.
또한 크리스마스 송으로 잊혀지지 않는 “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”는 해외에 주둔중인 자국(미국)군인들에 대한 메시지가 담겨 있다.
그리고 크리스마스 송으로 대표적이라 하는 “Silent Night”, “Little Drummer Boy”, “The Christmas Song”, “O Come All Ye Faithful” 등은 독일의 피셔 합창단(Fischer Chore)만큼 세계에서 가장 웅대하고 장엄한 소리를 들려주는 Mormon Tabernacle Choir(멀먼 테버나클 합창단)과 같이 하면서 앨범의 완성도를 여타 크리스마스 앨범보다 한층 더 진일보 시켰다.
연말이 다가오면서 언제나 현시대에 맞는 기분의 크리스마스 송들이 젊은이들을 위해 쏟아져 나오고 있지만, 조쉬 그로반의 크리스마스 앨범 <Noel>은 약간은 가족적인, 그리고 대중적이면서도 모든 세대를 위한 크리스마스 송을 데이빗 포스터와 조쉬그로반 커플이 완벽하게 만들어 낸 작품일 것이다. .... ....
Silent Night Holy night All is calm All is bright Round, young virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant So tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent Night Holy night Son of God Loves pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus Lord at Thy birth Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Silent Night Holy night All is calm All is bright Round, young virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant So tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.
Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum (Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum ) I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum (He is a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum) I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum (pa rum pum pum pum) That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, (rum pum pum pum)
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? On my drum? I play my drum for Him. So to honor Him. Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum. When we come. Me and my drum.
I'll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and misltetoe And presents on the tree Christmas Eve will find me With a love like me I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
Choir Sings: I'll be home for Christmas There'll be snow and mistletoe
Martina Sings: Christmas Eve wil find me With a love like me I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams If only in my dreams
Ave Maria Gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Ave, ave dominus tecum Benedicta tu in mulieribus Et benedictus Benedictus fructus ventris tui Tui, Jesus Ave Maria
Ave Maria Gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Ave, ave dominus Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus Et benedictus Benedictus fructus ventris tui Tui, Jesus Ave Maria Ave Maria
Here we are again; I guess it must be fate. We've tried it on our own, But deep inside we’ve known We'd be back to set things straight.
I still remember when Your kiss was so brand new. Every memory repeats, Every step I take retreats, Every Christmas always brings me back to you.
So for tonight we pray for, What we know can be, And on this day we hope for, What we still can't see, It's up to us, to be the change, And even though we all can still do more, There's so much to be thankful for.
When love is truly right It lives from year to year. It changes as it goes, And on the way it fears, Each of us most find our truth, It's so long overdue,
So for tonight we pray for, What we know can be, And everyday, we hope for, What we still can't see, It's up to us, to be the change, And even though we all can still do more, There's so much to be thankful for,
Even with our differences, There is a place we're all connected, Each of us can find each other's light,
So for tonight, we pray for What we know can be, And on this day, we hope for, What we still can't see. It's up to us, to be the change, And even though this world needs so much more There's so much to be thankful for.
The first Noel The angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds In fields as they lay
In fields where they Lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night That was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel
They looked, they looked up And they saw a star Shining in the east Beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light So it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind hath bought
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King, born is the King, born is the King of Israel Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King, born is the King, born is the King of Israel Of Israel, Israel, of Israel
French Language Petit papa Noel - French Christmas Carol Lyrics for "Petit papa Noel," a traditional French Christmas carol
Petit papa Noel is a French Christmas carol. As far as I know, there is no equivalent English version of this Christmas carol. The translation given here is literal.
C'est la belle nuit de Noel La neige etend son manteau blanc Et les yeux leves vers le ciel A genoux, les petits enfants Avant de fermer les paupieres Font une derniere priere. It's a beautiful Christmas night Snow spreads its white coat And eyes lift toward the sky On their knees, small children Before closing their eyes Say a last prayer.
Petit papa Noel Quand tu descendras du ciel Avec des jouets par milliers N'oublie pas mon petit soulier. Mais avant de partir Il faudra bien te couvrir Dehors tu vas avoir si froid C'est un peu a cause de moi. Little Santa Claus When you come down from the sky With thousands of toys Don't forget my little stocking. But before you leave You should dress well Outside you will be so cold And it's kind of my fault. Le marchand de sable est passe Les enfants vont faire dodo Et tu vas pouvoir commencer
Avec ta hotte sur le dos Au son des cloches des eglises Ta distribution de surprises. The sandman has passed The children are going to sleep And you will be able to begin, With your sack on your back, To the sound of church bells, Your distribution of surprises.
Refrain
Il me tarde que le jour se leve Pour voir si tu m'as apporte Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en reve Et que je t'ai commandes.
Refrain
I can't wait for sunrise To see if you brought me All the lovely toys that I see in my dreams And that I ordered from you.
Refrain
Et quand tu seras sur ton beau nuage Viens d'abord sur notre maison Je n'ai pas ete tous les jours tres sage Mais j'en demande pardon.
Refrain
And when you are on your beautiful cloud Come first to our house I wasn't always very good But I ask for your forgiveness.
Panis Angelicus fit panis hominum Dat panis coelicus figuris terminum O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum pauper pauper servus et humilis Pauper pauper servus et humilis Panis Angelicus fit panis hominum Dat panis coelicus figuris terminum O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum pauper pauper servus et humilis pauper pauper servus servus et humilis
O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord. Come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation, O sing all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God, Glory in the highest:
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him Christ the Lord.
Yes, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be the glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him Christ the Lord.