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Songs of the Season (2012) - A sci-fi Nativity story
Hi! A warm welcome to the Songs of the Season music hop, and thanks for dropping by. There are so many beautiful songs for this season, and we love them all, including this one - a quirky, sunny song that's a little bit seasonal, and a little bit sci-fi.
Song: A Spaceman Came Travelling
Artist: Celtic Woman
Visit this artist: Celtic Woman
Find this song: A Spaceman Came Travelling
Songwriter: Chris de Burgh
Find this song: A Spaceman Came Travelling
Songwriter: Chris de Burgh
Lyrics: A spaceman came travelling on his ship from afar
'Twas light years of time since his mission did start
And over a village he halted his craft
And it hung in the sky like a star, just like a star
He followed a light and came down to a shed
Where a mother and child were lying there on a bed
A bright light of silver shone round his head
And he had the face of an angel, and they were afraid
Then the stranger spoke, he said, 'Do not fear,
I come from a planet a long way from here,
And I bring a message for mankind to hear.'
And suddenly the sweetest music filled the air...
More lyrics for this song
About (via Wikipedia): Songwriter Chris De Burgh, who'd just signed his first recording contract with A&M Records, was broke and staying at a friend's flat when he read Chariots of the Gods? Unsolved Mysteries of the Past by Erich von Däniken.
The book made him think, 'what if the star of Bethlehem was a space craft and what if there is a benevolent being or entity in the universe keeping an eye on the world and our foolish things that we do to each other?'
He imagined 'the nativity scene, the thing hovering over and I could see the shepherds in the fields and this weird, ethereal music was drifting into the air and they were, "What the heck is that?"' But he 'had no ideas about trying to write a hit record.' The song failed to chart when it was first released as a single, but later gained in popularity as other artists recorded the song.
'Twas light years of time since his mission did start
And over a village he halted his craft
And it hung in the sky like a star, just like a star
He followed a light and came down to a shed
Where a mother and child were lying there on a bed
A bright light of silver shone round his head
And he had the face of an angel, and they were afraid
Then the stranger spoke, he said, 'Do not fear,
I come from a planet a long way from here,
And I bring a message for mankind to hear.'
And suddenly the sweetest music filled the air...
More lyrics for this song
About (via Wikipedia): Songwriter Chris De Burgh, who'd just signed his first recording contract with A&M Records, was broke and staying at a friend's flat when he read Chariots of the Gods? Unsolved Mysteries of the Past by Erich von Däniken.
The book made him think, 'what if the star of Bethlehem was a space craft and what if there is a benevolent being or entity in the universe keeping an eye on the world and our foolish things that we do to each other?'
He imagined 'the nativity scene, the thing hovering over and I could see the shepherds in the fields and this weird, ethereal music was drifting into the air and they were, "What the heck is that?"' But he 'had no ideas about trying to write a hit record.' The song failed to chart when it was first released as a single, but later gained in popularity as other artists recorded the song.
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About: Songs of the Season organized by @RandomMagicTour.
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About: Songs of the Season organized by @RandomMagicTour.
Songs of the Season (2012) - A frivolous mystery
Hi! A warm welcome to the Songs of the Season music hop, and thanks for dropping by. There are so many beautiful songs for this season, and we love them all. Just for fun, we've picked a song that's not a traditional carol; it's modern, but it's also a bit lighthearted and silly.
Song: Who Spiked the Eggnog?
Artist: Straight No Chaser
Visit this artist: Straight No Chaser
Lyrics: It was Christmas Eve
My friends were all in town
We were singing Christmas carols
As the snow was falling down
And I don't know for certain
how it happened, or who's to blame
But someone at that party
Ought to be ashamed
Tell me who, who spiked the eggnog?
I know the culprit's here.
Who, who brought the booze?
To the Christmas party this year...
Okay, folks - who spiked the eggnog?
Shown above: What's eggnog? Here's a traditional version from Cooking with Jack.
Please note that this version contains alcohol. See also: Food handling - Eggs.
Other options: No alcohol | Dairy-free | Other food sensitivities
More places to visit: SCHEDULE
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About: Songs of the Season organized by @RandomMagicTour.
Book Nooks (43)
Book Nooks
*Every weekend*
Founder: Sasha Soren (Random Magic)
Show us something pretty!
This is the last post for this feature, which is scheduled to wrap in December 2012.
Feel free to browse the archived picks, if you like, and thanks for joining us!
This is the last post for this feature, which is scheduled to wrap in December 2012.
Feel free to browse the archived picks, if you like, and thanks for joining us!
Commentary: Sometimes you just need a little bit of red around. Maybe for speed-reading. Zoom!
Location: Private residence, Lake Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Photographer: David Bader
Designer: José Carlino
Photographer: David Bader
Designer: José Carlino
Source: GMToday
Book Nooks (42)
Book Nooks
*Every weekend*
Founder: Sasha Soren (Random Magic)
Show us something pretty!
Commentary: Well, this combination of colors will certainly wake you up enough to pay attention for a morning read. Zing!
Location: Not specified
Photographer: Not specified
Designer: Not specified
Photographer: Not specified
Designer: Not specified
Source: Smoke and Ochre, original feature from Elle Deco Spain
[Contest has ended] Prize bundle, Video Week: RM (Dec.15-24)
Hi! Thanks for dropping by to enter to win the nice prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic (Dec. 15-24, 2012).
UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2012 - Contest has wrapped, winner has been selected and notified. Thanks to everyone for playing, it was a fun tour!
WHAT'S THE DEAL?
Each vlogger will share their personal answer to a specific question, somewhere in their vlog(s). Just watch the tour vlogs, comment on the vlog, then collect each vlogger's pick.
The question: If you could give or keep a gift of ONE thing from the world of Random Magic, what would it be?
HOW TO PLAY
1. WATCH ANY TOUR VIDEO
Watch any video from this tour. Listen for each vlogger's answer on which gift they'd give or keep, from the world or Random Magic - they'll tell you about it somewhere in their video.
Watch any video from this tour. Listen for each vlogger's answer on which gift they'd give or keep, from the world or Random Magic - they'll tell you about it somewhere in their video.
2. LEAVE A COMMENT
Leave a comment below his/her video.
Leave a comment below his/her video.
3. ENTER TO WIN
Then just click over from their video page to enter the answer into the Rafflecopter. The Rafflecopter is shown below. It's totally okay to paraphrase the answer in your own words.
Then just click over from their video page to enter the answer into the Rafflecopter. The Rafflecopter is shown below. It's totally okay to paraphrase the answer in your own words.
The Video Week: Random Magic prize bundle offer is international, and offer is good through December 31, 2012, midnight EST. Good luck to all!
SURE, LET'S GO
Dec. 15 - TheeBookMonster
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 17 - BooksWithDylan
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 18 - AliciaReads
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 20 - BibliophileSisters (Mallory)
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)
Dec. 21 - BooksForeverAfter
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)
Dec. 22 - OhYeahTavia
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)
Dec. 23 - GDCLA
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 24 - ReaderOfTheAwesome
Review | Mystery feature
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 17 - BooksWithDylan
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 18 - AliciaReads
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 20 - BibliophileSisters (Mallory)
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)
Dec. 21 - BooksForeverAfter
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)
Dec. 22 - OhYeahTavia
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)
Dec. 23 - GDCLA
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 24 - ReaderOfTheAwesome
Review | Mystery feature
a Rafflecopter giveaway
What do I get if I win?: Everything! There won't be multiple prize packs, one winner takes all. If you'd like to know what the prize bundle is before you enter, feel free to browse below to see what you'd be receiving.
How do I do this?: Just visit the vloggers on this tour and keep a lookout for their Random Magic answers, which they'll share with you. Comment on their vlog, then come here to enter his or her answer about which gift they'd bring away from the world of Random Magic. Collect a few different answers and you might be the one who'll be receiving this nice prize bundle for book lovers.
How do I use Rafflecopter? What info do I need? Is it a hassle?: Nope, Rafflecopter is really easy to use. It's easy to enter all of your info into the Rafflecopter, you'll just need your name or nickname and an email address where you can be contacted, if you win.
Someone has helpfully uploaded a quick walk-through about entering using Rafflecopter, and you're welcome to check that out below. To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted.
Someone has helpfully uploaded a quick walk-through about entering using Rafflecopter, and you're welcome to check that out below. To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted.
The contest is open to *all, international, and the offer is good through December 31, 2012, midnight, EST. Good luck to all!
*Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs.
Prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic
First edition copy of Random Magic, by Sasha Soren
About: When absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, young Henry Witherspoon must book-jump to fetch Alice before chaos theory kicks in and the world vanishes.
Along the way he meets Winnie Flapjack, a wit-cracking doodle witch with nothing to her name but a magic feather and a plan.
Such as it is.
Henry and Winnie brave the Dark Queen, whatwolves, pirates, Strüths, and fluttersmoths, Priscilla and Charybdis, obnoxiously cheerful vampires, Baron Samedi, a nine-dimensional cat, and one perpetually inebriated Muse, to rescue Alice and save the world by tea time.
Shown above: Book trailer for Random Magic
Shown above: Best Bits! (Summer tour). This video features a more in-depth look at the book, and includes dramatic readings, comedy skits, an online game, and other delightful things.
Shown above: Best Bits! (Autumn tour). This video also features a more in-depth look at the book, and includes comedy skits, original music, and other cool things.
Shown above: Film trailer for Alice Through the Looking Glass
Plushie - Alice, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
About: Cute little plushie version of Alice, the main character from Lewis Carroll's classic upside-down tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Details: Alice thought she'd found just the place she was looking for, when she fell into Wonderland, but ended up wanting something a little less...mad. This enchanting Alice plush stands approximately seven inches (17.78 centimeters) tall, and features the blond heroine in a signature blue and white dress. - Manufacturer description
Shown above: Best Bits! (Autumn tour). This video also features a more in-depth look at the book, and includes comedy skits, original music, and other cool things.
Collectible plushie - Patchwork cat
About: Gone, the imperious cat with, literally, nine lives, is an amusing character who winds his way through the story of Random Magic, vanishing and reappearing in the oddest places.
Here we have a cute plushie that could very well be Gone having a little stretch and a peek into our world, for all we know. This little plushie is a collectible item - he's also ridiculously cute.
Details: Beanie Baby, official name Kaleidoscope the Cat, retired March 2001, 6.5 inches (16.51 centimeters) tall.
Here we have a cute plushie that could very well be Gone having a little stretch and a peek into our world, for all we know. This little plushie is a collectible item - he's also ridiculously cute.
Details: Beanie Baby, official name Kaleidoscope the Cat, retired March 2001, 6.5 inches (16.51 centimeters) tall.
Shown above: Film trailer for Alice Through the Looking Glass
DVD - Alice Through the Looking Glass
About: Of course, Random Magic begins when absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).
There've been many movie versions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and a few of the sequel to that original adventure, Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871).
This film version featuring actor Kate Beckinsale is one of the trippiest, most vivid and artistic versions of that story you'll ever see - and visually, it's a perfect match for the colorful and outlandish world of Random Magic.
Note: DVD only available for Region 1 (NTSC), although it should be playable on a region-free DVD player. Check your region
About: Of course, Random Magic begins when absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).
There've been many movie versions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and a few of the sequel to that original adventure, Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871).
This film version featuring actor Kate Beckinsale is one of the trippiest, most vivid and artistic versions of that story you'll ever see - and visually, it's a perfect match for the colorful and outlandish world of Random Magic.
Note: DVD only available for Region 1 (NTSC), although it should be playable on a region-free DVD player. Check your region
Plushie - Alice, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
About: Cute little plushie version of Alice, the main character from Lewis Carroll's classic upside-down tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Details: Alice thought she'd found just the place she was looking for, when she fell into Wonderland, but ended up wanting something a little less...mad. This enchanting Alice plush stands approximately seven inches (17.78 centimeters) tall, and features the blond heroine in a signature blue and white dress. - Manufacturer description
Schedule: Video Week: 'Random Magic' (Dec. 15-24)
You are cordially invited to join us for an entertaining week of cool reviews and creative features from vloggers around the world. We're featuring the book Random Magic, by Sasha Soren.
Schedule for Video Week: Random Magic
Dec. 15-24, 2012
Dec. 15 - TheeBookMonster (Twitter: @LiddyParkinson)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: TheeBookMonster
Mystery feature
Vlogger: TheeBookMonster
Dec. 17 - BooksWithDylan (Twitter: @BooksWithDylan)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: BooksWithDylan
Mystery feature
Vlogger: BooksWithDylan
Dec. 18 - AliciaReads (Twitter: @AliciaReads)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: AliciaReads
Mystery feature
Vlogger: Alicia Reads
Dec. 19 - CharrAndTheBookshelf (Twitter: @CharrFrears)
Review | Mystery feature
Dec. 20 - BibliophileSisters - Mallory (Twitter: @MallxryFace)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: BibliophileSisters - Mallory
TBA
Mystery feature
Dec. 21 - BooksForeverAfter (Twitter: @CraigMarsden2)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: BooksForeverAfter
Mystery feature - N/A
Dec. 22 - OhYeahTavia (Twitter: @OhYeahTavia)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: OhYeahTavia
TBA
Mystery feature
Dec. 23 - GDCLA (Twitter: N/A)
Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: GDCLA
TBA
Mystery feature
Dec. 24 - ReaderOfTheAwesome (Twitter: @ReaderOfAwesome)
Review | Mystery feature
Shown above: Patchwork cat, part of prize bundle for this tour
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