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In every region, there is a special affinity for people, places or things that best represent what is best about what is integral and indigenous to what they call home.

I found these (Piano) guys, when I was searching for Christmas Carols, specifically "Carol of the Bells".
I found these (Piano) guys, when I was searching for Christmas Carols, specifically "Carol of the Bells".
 
The Piano Guys present the Christian Christmas message with "What Child is This" and the newer Christian Messiah Birth story of "Mary Did You Know?"
The Piano Guys present the Christian Christmas message with "What Child is This" and the newer Christian Messiah Birth story of "Mary Did You Know?"
 
Now for the resolutions ... on second thought, forget the resolutions, and rather ...
Now for the resolutions ... on second thought, forget the resolutions, and rather ...
 
My first knowledge of Josh Groban was from the A.I. soundtrack, which was an outstanding bit of music from a fantastic film - one of Spielberg's best. From that initial brush with Mr. Groban, I discerned that he had a spectacular voice.
My first knowledge of Josh Groban was from the A.I. soundtrack, which was an outstanding bit of music from a fantastic film - one of Spielberg's best. From that initial brush with Mr. Groban, I discerned that he had a spectacular voice.
 
"Slumber my Darling" is a classic /traditional melody written by American songwriter Stephen Foster, published in 1862, and now, a century and some tens of years later, is reprised by a number of outstanding musicians.
"Slumber my Darling" is a classic /traditional melody written by American songwriter Stephen Foster, published in 1862, and now, a century and some tens of years later, is reprised by a number of outstanding musicians.
 
How can one not like to love the Piano Guys? They are wholesome, creative in production, talented in arrangement and performance, and, oh yes, it's Christmas.
How can one not like to love the Piano Guys? They are wholesome, creative in production, talented in arrangement and performance, and, oh yes, it's Christmas.
 
David Bowie and Bing Crosby teamed up for the most unusual pairing of the most unnatural crooners in the history of all duets, and, remarkably, were a tremendous success in their rendition of "Little Drummer Boy", with a hastily written back melody "Peace on Earth." This rare pairing occurred in 1
David Bowie and Bing Crosby teamed up for the most unusual pairing of the most unnatural crooners in the history of all duets, and, remarkably, were a tremendous success in their rendition of "Little Drummer Boy", with a hastily written back melody "Peace on Earth." This rare pairing occurred in 1
 
A heart warming story about Ann Margret and her Vietnam gentlemen.
 
The Piano Guys explode, yet again, on BCN's Christmas Hits List, here in the season of 2021, and once we are blessed to bring you a generous helping of their rare and fun, and most talented videos.
The Piano Guys explode, yet again, on BCN's Christmas Hits List, here in the season of 2021, and once we are blessed to bring you a generous helping of their rare and fun, and most talented videos.
 
Greenpeace's vision of Father Christmas is a shabbily dressed Kris Kringle, who appears to be appropriately 'down on his luck', and at his 'wits end' relative to his immediate climate - it is too warm where he lives - the North Pole.
Greenpeace's vision of Father Christmas is a shabbily dressed Kris Kringle, who appears to be appropriately 'down on his luck', and at his 'wits end' relative to his immediate climate - it is too warm where he lives - the North Pole.
 
Walk Off the Earth has a new Christmas video, and short of accusing this extremely talented ensemble of being racist in this overly Politically Correct (PC) America, their rendition of "Feliz Navidad", a song made famous by Freddy Fender in 1977, is funny and definitely "in the Christmas spirit".
Walk Off the Earth has a new Christmas video, and short of accusing this extremely talented ensemble of being racist in this overly Politically Correct (PC) America, their rendition of "Feliz Navidad", a song made famous by Freddy Fender in 1977, is funny and definitely "in the Christmas spirit".
 
These three videos by the Piano Guys well reflect their inspiration toward these most special season of gift and hope and community best wishes.
These three videos by the Piano Guys well reflect their inspiration toward these most special season of gift and hope and community best wishes.
 
As we approach the Yuletide season, we are requesting that our readers send us Christmas greetings, through song, story, or verse that is important to you.
As we approach the Yuletide season, we are requesting that our readers send us Christmas greetings, through song, story, or verse that is important to you.
 
The Good Lovelies are in the Christmas Spirit, and we are too. "Santa Baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight."
The Good Lovelies are in the Christmas Spirit, and we are too. "Santa Baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight."
 
Who knew that "Dirty Jobs" icon Mike Rowe had such an outstanding melodious voice to go along with his trademark hyper energetic work ethic?
Who knew that "Dirty Jobs" icon Mike Rowe had such an outstanding melodious voice to go along with his trademark hyper energetic work ethic?
 
The Nativity scene, the symbol of Christmas, has become more of a commercial symbol than a religious system.That was the conclusion of the highest court of the land – back in 1984. It got me thinking of the holiday in general and what it really means. Have we succeeded in divorcing its true meaning?
The Nativity scene, the symbol of Christmas, has become more of a commercial symbol than a religious system.That was the conclusion of the highest court of the land – back in 1984. It got me thinking of the holiday in general and what it really means. Have we succeeded in divorcing its true meaning?
 
BCN offers a more whimsical Carson; a Carson that possibly did find that stiff drink.
BCN offers a more whimsical Carson; a Carson that possibly did find that stiff drink.
 
"So this is Christmas (War is Over)" was written in 1971 by John and Yoko Lennon, just months after the official breakup of the Beatles.
"So this is Christmas (War is Over)" was written in 1971 by John and Yoko Lennon, just months after the official breakup of the Beatles.
 
The First Family is celebrating their second Christmas in the White House. This year's theme, "American Treasures" honors the unique heritage of America.
The First Family is celebrating their second Christmas in the White House. This year's theme, "American Treasures" honors the unique heritage of America.
 
Walk Off the Earth's Newer Material; Including a Christmas Melody
 
Walk Off the Earth is like every human entity that lives and creates art, they procreate and they find peace with who they are, what they accomplish, and then with that eternal blessing of a life well lived.
Walk Off the Earth is like every human entity that lives and creates art, they procreate and they find peace with who they are, what they accomplish, and then with that eternal blessing of a life well lived.
 
These three videos by the Piano Guys well reflect their inspiration toward these most special season of gift and hope and community best wishes.
These three videos by the Piano Guys well reflect their inspiration toward these most special season of gift and hope and community best wishes.
 
The movie "A Christmas Story" is the most exposed story in a decade. With this gem, who needs to own the DVD? It drones on and on each Christmas Sesaon, and we are left with vignettes of somebody's memories.
The movie "A Christmas Story" is the most exposed story in a decade. With this gem, who needs to own the DVD? It drones on and on each Christmas Sesaon, and we are left with vignettes of somebody's memories.
 
Just this past weekend, December 12, 2015, I experienced a fine local production of the Peter Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, by the Greenville, North Carolina based NC Academy of Dance Arts / Dance Arts Theatre, featuring guest performers from the New York Ballet, and the Washington Ballet intermingled.
Just this past weekend, December 12, 2015, I experienced a fine local production of the Peter Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, by the Greenville, North Carolina based NC Academy of Dance Arts / Dance Arts Theatre, featuring guest performers from the New York Ballet, and the Washington Ballet intermingled.
 
I have long felt that Greg Lake / Pete Sinfield 's "I believe in Father Christmas" is one of the more creative modern Christmas songs created in my lifetime. I have never been a huge fan of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, but I am a big fan of Greg Lake's ode to the British Santa.
I have long felt that Greg Lake / Pete Sinfield 's "I believe in Father Christmas" is one of the more creative modern Christmas songs created in my lifetime. I have never been a huge fan of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, but I am a big fan of Greg Lake's ode to the British Santa.
 
Jewel Kilcher is probably the single most talented performer / songwriter, in terms of ballads, in the last 20 years.
Jewel Kilcher is probably the single most talented performer / songwriter, in terms of ballads, in the last 20 years.
 
Now that I am familiar with the wondrous works of melodic beauty created by the Piano Guys, each Christmas, I search for fine work and endeavor to bring it to our BCN readers.
Now that I am familiar with the wondrous works of melodic beauty created by the Piano Guys, each Christmas, I search for fine work and endeavor to bring it to our BCN readers.
 
The Christmas Story is a time honored celebration of our Lord and Savior's birth, even, especially, when it is witnessed through the eyes of the modern child.
The Christmas Story is a time honored celebration of our Lord and Savior's birth, even, especially, when it is witnessed through the eyes of the modern child.
 
There is a firm chill in the air and the wind howls, so, I think: What would this frigid day be like for "The Snowman."
There is a firm chill in the air and the wind howls, so, I think: What would this frigid day be like for "The Snowman."
 
I don't know how this one got by me in my recent years of putting together Christmas vignettes in melody, but, it did.
I don't know how this one got by me in my recent years of putting together Christmas vignettes in melody, but, it did.
 
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is one of those niche European groups that incorporate the older classical melodies with the subtle twist of their unique, and very present now to create a memorable musical moment.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is one of those niche European groups that incorporate the older classical melodies with the subtle twist of their unique, and very present now to create a memorable musical moment.
 
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Walk Off the Earth is one of those rare artistic ensembles that combines fine original, offbeat interpretations of popular songs, while doing a smattering of parodies as well as their original material.
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Walk Off the Earth is one of those rare artistic ensembles that combines fine original, offbeat interpretations of popular songs, while doing a smattering of parodies as well as their original material.
 
Major Capra was fresh from his stint in the U.S. Army Signal Corps; Colonel Stewart had just provided the U.S. Army Air Corps his best years; and these two great patriots made one great film.
Major Capra was fresh from his stint in the U.S. Army Signal Corps; Colonel Stewart had just provided the U.S. Army Air Corps his best years; and these two great patriots made one great film.
 
My Christmas, 2016 discovery of new Piano Guys holiday material is complete, and I have them here on BCN for your Yule Tide enjoyment.
My Christmas, 2016 discovery of new Piano Guys holiday material is complete, and I have them here on BCN for your Yule Tide enjoyment.
 
Since I was a young adolescent, I have loved the Peanuts Gang. The first installment of Charles Schultz's classic Peanuts Comic Strip on the television was "A Charlie Brown Christmas," which first aired in 1965.
Since I was a young adolescent, I have loved the Peanuts Gang. The first installment of Charles Schultz's classic Peanuts Comic Strip on the television was "A Charlie Brown Christmas," which first aired in 1965.
 
Former Hootie and the Blowfish front man, Darius Rucker, partakes of the Christmas spirit in a manner that perfectly demonstrates his estimable talent.
Former Hootie and the Blowfish front man, Darius Rucker, partakes of the Christmas spirit in a manner that perfectly demonstrates his estimable talent.
 
The American Ballet Theater, featuring Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside, was filmed at the at New York City’s Highline Hotel during the apex of the Covid Pandemic.
The American Ballet Theater, featuring Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside, was filmed at the at New York City’s Highline Hotel during the apex of the Covid Pandemic.
 
Joni Mitchell's poignant "River" represents more than a collection of Christmas moments; it is the cloudy recollection of a clarion warmth that we always hold dear - both joyful and blue.
Joni Mitchell's poignant "River" represents more than a collection of Christmas moments; it is the cloudy recollection of a clarion warmth that we always hold dear - both joyful and blue.
 
The Piano Guys are back for Christmas, 2015, and we are blessed to bring you a generous helping of their rare and fun talent videos.
The Piano Guys are back for Christmas, 2015, and we are blessed to bring you a generous helping of their rare and fun talent videos.
 
Carrie Underwood has been a Country Music enigma since winning American Idol back in 2005. Carrie is the Country Music personification of Merle Haggard's 'Okie from Muskogee,' being a native of that iconic locale.
Carrie Underwood has been a Country Music enigma since winning American Idol back in 2005. Carrie is the Country Music personification of Merle Haggard's 'Okie from Muskogee,' being a native of that iconic locale.
 
Mark O'Connor has bridged two worlds of music; consequently, for those of us that appreciate both traditional and progressive bluegrass / Classical string movements expanding our moods or spirits, we well appreciate the "An Appalachian Christmas" concept of lofty melodic expression.
Mark O'Connor has bridged two worlds of music; consequently, for those of us that appreciate both traditional and progressive bluegrass / Classical string movements expanding our moods or spirits, we well appreciate the "An Appalachian Christmas" concept of lofty melodic expression.
 
I actually like Celtic Folk Music ... I like it very much. The Celtic Women are not Celtic Folk singers; however, they do have their place, especially during the Christmas Season.
I actually like Celtic Folk Music ... I like it very much. The Celtic Women are not Celtic Folk singers; however, they do have their place, especially during the Christmas Season.
 
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