One of the most universally beloved of songs heard during Christmas is this song, the music written by Mel Torme with lyrics by his friend Robert Wells. The song itself came about during July 1945 when Torme visited his friend Wells for a work session. Wells told him it was just something he wrote to cool off. Torme saw the musicality of the verses, sat down and worked with Wells on the song, f...
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Many people remember Mel Torme for his numerous appearances on "Night Court" as the object of Harry Anderson's obssession. Others may remember him as a singer extraordinaire. But he was really a Renaissance man for he was a true professional musician: composer ("The Christmas Song"), arranger, drummer, pianist in addition to being the smoothest of singers with his foggy voice of remarkable agil...
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I'm not a good sound editor, or maybe I am and my software is no good..Anyway I made this 15 second loop of a Mel Tormé tune.As you know, I'm a big fan of break beats and the sonic collages of supa-producers. Are any of you masters of software out there willing to share your loops here? No effects, just loops of old records please.I made the loop because of this post ,my worst in ages, so perha..
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One of the most universally beloved of songs heard during Christmas is this song, the music written by Mel Torme with lyrics by his friend Robert Wells. The song itself came about during July 1945 when Torme visited his friend Wells for a work session. Wells told him it was just something he wrote to cool off. Torme saw the musicality of the verses, sat down and worked with Wells on the song, f...
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Many people remember Mel Torme for his numerous appearances on "Night Court" as the object of Harry Anderson's obssession. Others may remember him as a singer extraordinaire. But he was really a Renaissance man for he was a true professional musician: composer ("The Christmas Song"), arranger, drummer, pianist in addition to being the smoothest of singers with his foggy voice of remarkable agil...
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Good morning Left Coast. Have a great freaking day. From me to you.
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