"Deck the Halls" classic synth version?

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"Deck the Halls" classic synth version?

Post by Sir Ruff » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:04 am

Does anyone know the tune I'm talking about? Totally over the top 80s synth lead sounds and pads. Almost more of a rocked out medley rather than a straight version of Deck the Halls.
It will undoubtedly be played at least 1000 times over the next month on the ubiquitous "holiday" stations, but I always seem to miss it.

It is tacky as h**l, but I'd love to at least know who does it.
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Re: "Deck the Halls" classic synth version?

Post by Box » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:07 am

Sir Ruff wrote:Does anyone know the tune I'm talking about? Totally over the top 80s synth lead sounds and pads. Almost more of a rocked out medley rather than a straight version of Deck the Halls.
It will undoubtedly be played at least 1000 times over the next month on the ubiquitous "holiday" stations, but I always seem to miss it.

It is tacky as h**l, but I'd love to at least know who does it.
Idk, but I listen to the Xmas station whenever I'm in the car (have Sirius and XM) I'll keep a lookout and write it down for you if it happens to pop up.
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Post by Sir Ruff » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:13 am

doh... I already figured it out:

Manheim Steamroller - Deck the halls

Now where's Micke to tell us what synths they used? For simplicity, I'm guessing some Obie brass and a mini for the lead.

it's such an awful song, but I guess that's why I love it. If anyone wants to see an atrocious light and song matchup check this out:



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Post by Synthaholic » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:59 am

IIRC they used a Prophet 5 back then.

Mannheim Steamroller is one of my favorite Christmas performers. Of course, because they use synths. ;)
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Post by insky » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:28 am

I was going to suggest maybe the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but Manheim Steamroller makes sense. We used to play it in Jazz band...no synths though.
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Post by devetron » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:45 pm

Yeah, f*ck that song. :wink:

I like synths despite it.
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Post by Sir Ruff » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:32 pm

devetron wrote:Yeah, f*ck that song. :wink:

I like synths despite it.
yeah it's awful-it full characterizes to me the worst forms of xmas muzak. Unfortunately it's also so over the top with such classic synth sounds, I can't help but love it.
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