Tale from the Cridds

Jefferson and Vanessa

Friday, November 28, 2008

For your listening enjoyment

A month or so ago I was wondering what kind of holiday traditions would be worthwhile to start for my family. I was seeking something that would be fun, memorable, and shareable with family and friends. How about recording an annual Christmas music mini-album!
Allow us to introduce for your holiday listening pleasure the completion of Volume 1 of the series:

You can download all the music and album art from here.
This first edition contains 4 songs -
1. What Child Is This?
Instrumental by Jefferson
2. Silent Night
Accompaniment by Vanessa (her piano debut!), vocals V+J
3. I Wonder As I Wander
Instrumental by Jefferson
4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Accompaniment by Jefferson, vocals V+J

Despite our amateur skills (especially my voice), we had such a blast putting this together. I look forward to making more and listening to them all when I'm 80 years old. I also hope this encourages family/friends to share their talents.

Enjoy!

P.S. I dare you to find uglier holiday sweaters than what we are sporting on the album art :)

11 Comments:

At November 28, 2008 3:11 PM , Blogger Jefferson said...

PS Parents - this counts as your Christmas present

 
At November 28, 2008 3:12 PM , Blogger Suzanne said...

This is the funnest thing i have ever seen! You two crack me up! I havent listened to the music yet but I'm sure its wonderful! Im so glad you have such fun together...you two are precious!

 
At November 28, 2008 3:14 PM , Blogger Suzanne said...

Wait! What? this is my present? I dont only want this, i want matching sweaters too!

 
At November 28, 2008 3:27 PM , Blogger Suzanne said...

Ok just one final post..I just listened to the music and it is so sweet and lovely! Thank you for the awesome gift! We love you kids and cant wait to see you!

 
At November 28, 2008 9:26 PM , Blogger bethany said...

The music is fabulous!! What a great tradition!
We'd do it too, but Jakson is tone deaf...or at least we think he is because when he sings along with the Vegetales, it sounds kind of like dad. Oh well.
The sweaters....not sure what to say about those, except that I do not accept your dare because I still think you would win.

 
At November 28, 2008 10:48 PM , Blogger marianne Barker said...

I have downloaded it on my iTunes and will make copies for all my friends for Christmas, then act shocked and appalled when they tell me they have never heard of The Cridd's. "Why they are the new Hip version of the Judd's!" Seriously though, the music sounds very good. I going out out on a limb here and guessing that you bought the sweaters at DI...

 
At November 29, 2008 5:55 AM , Blogger Debra said...

Ha ha ha... this is awesome. Email me your address and I'll send you our Christmas card (we may very well have you beat in the cheesy factor- it sounds like we had the same kind of idea, though!)

 
At November 30, 2008 10:30 AM , Blogger Clyde J Criddle said...

Very nice! This is a great present. But Mom and I keep asking ourselves - is this "Our Jefferson"? Vanessa - you are great!

 
At November 30, 2008 10:31 AM , Blogger Anne said...

Thanks so much! It makes a great Christmas present, the next best thing to seeing and hearing you in person.

 
At December 1, 2008 6:13 AM , Blogger AZ Karen said...

You two are so funny. That sounds like a great tradition.

The sweaters are too much! Wow!

 
At December 2, 2008 5:04 PM , Blogger Erin Rachelle Wright said...

Oh Princess Head! I love it! You are both incredibly talented. I love your sweaters!

 

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