Sultans of Swing was originally released by DIre Straits on their 1978 album Dire Straits. This is a magnificent arrangement of the song for solo acoustic guitar in a mix of rock, classical and flamenco styles. Thomas manages to incorporate the vocals, the guitar solos, the accompaniment, and some drumming as well into this
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Kalinka is one of the best known Russian folk style songs that was written in 1860 by Ivan Petrovich Larionov. It is a light-hearted song about the Kalinka [Snowberry Tree] and the malinka [raspberry] in a garden that the singer wants to sleep under. It is one of the best known Russian tunes, both
Mary Did You Know? was originally released by Michael English on his 1991 album Michael English. It asks Mary if she was aware of the future actions of Jesus at the time of his birth. This is a beautiful version from Mikalyn where she accompanies herself on piano though the most highlights are the
Carol of the Bells was originally a Ukrainian song, Shchedryk (The Generous One), based on a traditional chant, English lyrics were published in 1936 and was first recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale in 1946. It tells how bells ring out bringing cheer to those who hear them at Christmas, with a tune that
Time for some comedy. Christmas Medley on Plastic Bottles is the festive video for this year from Kaboom. It is a medley of seasonal songs that are played a series of plastic drink bottles that have been tuned to the scale so that they can play melodies. The tunes included are:
Silent Night was originally performed in German with the title Stille Nacht by Father Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber on Christmas Eve, 1818 at the St Nicholas parish church in Obendorf , Austria. It tells the story of the birth of Jesus and is one of the most popular Christmas songs. This is
O Holy Night is a popular Christmas carol that was written in the mid 19th century, originally in French. It tells the story of the birth of Jesus. This is a beautiful instrumental arrangement for Gayageum that gives the tune a distinct Korean sound though the tune is instantly recognisable and would make an
Paradiso was originally released by Ennio Morricone on the soundtrack for the 1988 movie Cinema Paradiso. This is an arrangement for cello and piano. It is a beautiful performance where Božo is joined by Liliya Mitronina on piano and was recorded from a rehearsal at the end of September, 2019. Božo Paradžik (2) [More]
Country Roads was originally released by John Denver as Take Me Home, Country Roads on the 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises and as a single. This is a beautiful arrangement of the song for solo classical guitar with a little less country and a little more of Thomas’s usual style thrown in for
We Found Love was originally released by Rihanna on her 2011 album Talk That Talk and as a single. This is an incredible instrumental version arranged for 2 electric cellos and drums. The boys do a fantastic job with this tune turning it into a beautifully sensuous track with a full on rock attitude.