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Alan Schulman: AS IS: O Holy NIght
Track review of "O Holy NIght"
With a fearless abandon, the two plop the chilly and ancient carol squarely into a humid samba, turning the holiday classic on its ear. The song begins at jarringly fast clip introduced by guitarist Schulman, only to be slowed down by a polyrythimic deceleration by singer Schulman, the two combining in an engaging performance not expected by most listeners. The invention on this piece begs that the pair have recorded a full release of Holiday fare. That said, we must be content with this musical taste of courage. AS IS goes out on a limb.
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I'm Sanctified and Southern Fried / Mama tried and daddy cried / I tell the truth 'cept when I've lied / And like my huevos on the side.
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Title: AS IS: O Holy NIght | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Night of the Elephant
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