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Tis the Season

by Barbara Martin and Mac Walter

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Silver Bells 04:07
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Simple Gifts, Deck the Halls 03:33
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Drummer Boy 04:07
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 03:20
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This Christmas 03:20
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THIS CHRISTMAS Bells are jingling, lights are aglow But my heart’s not singing like Christmases ago The world’s full of trouble and bills to be paid It’s hard this year to find some cheer but I know a way This Christmas I’ve decided to be glad Every night I’ll make a list of all the gifts I have ‘Cause I’m grateful for life I get to live This Christmas I’m learning how to give As soon as I listen I hear the call The spirit I’m missing fa-la-la ing down the halls Twinkling windows warm a chilly winter’s eve A children’s choir, friends by the fire and once more I believe Chorus: The biggest, brightest present under my tree Is the joy in every moment shining out for you and me Chorus: c 2004, Barbara Martin
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 03:32
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Tis the Season 03:34
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TIS THE SEASON When the last leaf falls from the oak’s mighty limbs Winter winds growl so we hurryon in Sotre the harvest, stoke the fires high Gather our forces for the long solstice night Tis the season, notjust the day Driving the demons of darkness away Raise our spirits, raising our voice We’ll summon the sun with a joyful noise When the first flake falls from the sky Mother Earth gathers her blanket of white We huddle closer to keep ourselves warm Telling the stories of ages before Chorus: When the last gift’s wrapped on this holy day’s eve And you’re weary and wondering what to believe Go to the grove and ask the oak tree What the holly, yule log and mistletoe mean Chorus: c 2003, Barbara Martin and Greg Trafidlo
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Something About the Snow 03:55
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SOMETHING ABOUT THE SNOW Something about the snow My mind drifts off Memories float softly down Waking up, no school today Freedom called with endless play Making angel wings on the frozen ground Something about the snow Makes me curl up Delighting in the bright ballet There’s no two that are alike They’re minor miracles in flight Eiderdown that quilts our town today Something about the snow I could almost believe in The promises the carols sing Peace on earth and mercy mild Sugarplums for every child And the hope this season always brings There’s something, something about the snow c 2005, Barbara Martin
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Circle of Light 03:02
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CIRCLE OF LIGHT You’re weary from wandering snow-covered roads So come toast your feet by the fire Set down your suitcase, take off your coat We’ll talk away all of the tired Let the cold wind wail outside the door We’ll gather in closer tonight Let the love flow, keep eachother warm Safe in a circle of light You set the table, I’ll pour the wine Oh, what a feast we’ve prepared Maria’s fresh bread and Paul’s apple pie And a big pot of stew we can share Chorus: Drinking in laughter, savoring our community Finding a place in this tribe of humanity Chorus: c 2005, Barbara Martin and Mac Walter
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Let It Snow 03:46
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11.
Ballerina 02:45
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12.
Christmas Song 03:39
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Tis the Season is a delightful combination of seasonal favorites and original compositions, exploring the meaning of the season from its ancient roots. The CD is beautifully recorded with acoustic guitar and vocals. It's perfect for soothing jangled nerves during the holiday season or for intimate evenings at home with family and friends.
"Barbara and Mac's Tis the Season was an unexpectedly bright new offering, and went a long way toward getting me fired up for the annual holiday doin's." Richard Banks, Christmasreviews.com

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released August 1, 2005

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Jazz and blues singer-songwriter Barbara Martin is the real deal; a true renaissance woman in a genre prone to stereotypes and pigeon-holes. Barbara’s soulful voice and skillful songwriting combined with the ability to transition from chanteuse to girl-next-door to perceptive poet make her delightfully her own woman. ... more

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