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This deluxe collection features arrangements of all ten Vince Guaraldi arrangements from this annually anticipated holiday classic: Christmas Is Coming The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) Christmas Time Is Here F r Elise Hark, The Herald Angels Sing Linus and Lucy My Little Drum O Tannenbaum Skating What Child Is This. It also includes a stunning color section featuring Peanuts illustrations!
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First-Rate!.......2007-02-02
If you are looking for a Piano Solo book with arrangments by Vince Guaraldi for Charlie Brown Christmas music, This Is It! All of the songs from the CD "A Charlie Brown Christmas" appear in this book. Do Not be fooled by the word "arrangment", if you happen to be looking for the original music. All of this music sounds almost exactly like the CD (and movie for that matter) even to the point of being written in the same key (F Major, G Major, Ab Major sometimes). Excellent Buy!
Level Rate:Late Intermediate-Early Advanced
A faithful transcription.......2007-01-16
I got this book as a present one year and was absolutely amazed. I've always loved the Charlie Brown Christmas Special and came to appreciate the music more and more as I grew up. Reading through the book, I discovered that the authors had done a painstaking job of transcribing Vince Garauldi's performance nearly note-for-note. When you first start playing "The Christmas Song" for example, you hear those flat-9 chords Vince loved to play and think to yourself, "Yeah, that's the real deal." Even the improvised solos are transcribed wonderfully.
This is NOT a book for the faint of heart. If you are unfamiliar with playing jazz piano, you may quickly get overwhelmed. However, what better way to learn some advanced chord voicings than to play it exactly the way the arranger did? The songs are beautiful and incredibly fun to play, but without at least an intermediate piano skill level, you may get frustrated.
Wonder for any piano music lover.......2006-07-24
There are several reasons I love this book. For one, the songs are very familiar and are pleasing to play. These are instumental works so you get to play it the way it is performed, instead or incorporating the melody into the right-hand piano parts. The chord progressions are very interesting (flat 9th chords, flat 5th, etc.) especially the way they are voiced. You can see an example at the sheet music plus web site. There is another version of this book with parts that are easier to play. I have only seen one sample page from that book (Linus and Lucy) and in the other book it is played in C major and doesn't have the left-hand rhythmic anticipations (first note begins an eight note early) while this book has the song in E-flat, which is a little harder to play but sounds richer. I have a QRS player piano roll of Linus and Lucy and I noticed that it matches the Christas CD better. The song on the CD goes through the main part of the song three times with two swinging (hard to play) refrains. The two refrains are a little different, with the second one being more dissonant than the first. The book documents only the second. The bass line for the refrains are simple walking quarter notes while the piano roll has a rag-time style alternating eight note bass notes and chords. This is fine by me because this is plenty hard to play as it is (triplets over quarter notes, etc.).
At any rate, check out the sample at Sheet Music Plus to see if the difficulty matches you ability. If so, this is a great purchase.
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Coming on the heels of the New York Times best-selling PEANUTS: A GOLDEN CELEBRATION, this is the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of America’s most popular TV Christmas special, featuring never-before-published original (digitized) animation art, the complete script, the behind-the-scenes making of the cartoon, and Vince Guaraldi’s original score and production notes.
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Christmas time is here... happiness and cheer..........2006-12-11
"Charlie Brown Christmas" is the crown jewel of Christmas specials. Heavy on holiday introspection, but with the dry wit and humor you'd come to expect from Charles Schulz's creations.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition" just expands that experience, by outlining how the famed special came to be -- the music, the animation, the voice acting, even the advertisement to get people to watch it. It's a charming, nostalgic little book, and a good accompaniment.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" was spun up quickly, when Coca Cola wanted a Christmas special in less than a week -- and Charles Schulz's lovable loser Charlie Brown seemed to be the ticket. But the special was made very differently from other cartoons -- 2-D animation, no laugh track, uncutesy kids, and (horrors!) a jazz soundtrack. It was doomed to fail, they said.
Well, instead it became a booming hit, and has been running every December ever since. Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez reminisce in here about the much-loved Charles Schulz, and about Vince Guaraldi, who made the distinctive piano soundtrack, and why it's so beloved -- it dares to approach holiday ennui and commercialization, then dashes it away with Linus' description of Christmas' meaning.
As for the "making of" portion, there are storyboards, musical scores, test photos, clips of television reviews, and rare photos like Melendez and Schulz doing the football gag. Finally, there is the entire script of the special, framed by colourful stills from the cartoon.
You couldn't wring this much information from most half-hour animated specials, no matter how much fun they were. But it's a bit different with "Charlie Brown Christmas." It was so completely unusual -- and has proved to be so timeless -- that a book on the making of it, and its effect, seems completely right.
It's a very conversational, reminiscent book. It feels like sitting in a room with Melendez and Mendelson, listening to them reminisce about "Sparky." And we also get input from other people involved in the project, such as Christopher Shea (Linus), who talks about his famous "Second Chapter of Luke" speech, as well as odd bits of trivia (the little girl playing Sally had to be fed her lines).
The Christmas special is more than able to stand on its own, but "Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition" is a wonderful accompaniment. Full of interesting tidbits and history.
What's not to love ?.......2006-12-04
This is the ultimate companion to the tv show. The art work is from the original show and the dialogue is a great bonus! The book is also packed with great trivia and information about the decisions "behind stage" that led to the creation of the ultimate Christmas Special.
Here comes Charlie Brown, that round-headed prophet.......2004-10-05
The world's most recognized cartoon character, ever in in our national consciousness, comes alive periodically on TV specials, movies, ads, but never more so during the season of Christmas. He stands before us as the plucky everyman to remind us of the most important message in Chrismas, that a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger invites us to visit and worship Him.
The background story of how it all came about is as entertaining and instructive as the show itself. The man who turned Charlie Brown and his friends into moving figures, Bill Melendez, says, "This little story and the way it's told is almost as simple and direct as Sparky's cartoon strip. The message is so gentle, there's nothing pompous about the story."
He recalls, "When I first looked at that part of the story, I told Sparky, 'We can't do this. It's too religious.' And he said to Bill , 'if we don't do it, who else can? We're the only ones who can do it.'"
A grateful nation watches it again and again. May the message sink in.
One of TVýs worthwhile traditions-Revisited.......2004-06-09
Lee Mendelson , one of the men behind all of the Peanuts cartoons, has created a tribute book for one of the most watched and appreciated Christmas specials. Inside you'll find the history of the cartoon, from its humble beginnings as an idea put forth by Coca-Cola looking for a Christmas special, to the inspired use of Vince Guaraldi's wonderful jazz, and the casting of "real" children as the voices, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS proved to be a series of fortuitous events. This is an enjoyable keepsake for fans of the show, but there is some obvious padding, I mean, 90 pages of illustrated script? The book is only 192 pages long. There are other extras, like the production sheets and Melendez's original backgrounds. They are welcome sights and it would have been nice to see more effort put into details like these. That being said I enjoyed the book, but would only recommend it if you get a break on the retail price.
Invaluable to the Peanuts fan.......2002-10-23
I have wondered, sometimes, what it would be like to go through a Christmas without knowing the wonderful, brilliant cartoon "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was going to be on the air. I've never lived in such a world, nor do I think I would want to.
This book is a look into the process of making what is inarguably one of the most-loved Holiday specials ever. Everything about the cartoon is in here -- from the journey to get it on the air to the dangerously abbreviated production time to the perils of casting real children to play the Peanuts gang -- the first time children played children in American animation, by the way, and some of them were too young to even read their lines.
And of course, the piece de resistance, the book includes the complete screenplay, written by the brilliant Charles M. Schulz himself. A sweet, humble man, I doubt he really knew at the time how wonderful his creation was or how important it would become to so many.
This is a fabulous book and seems to be designed as a companion to "Peanuts: A Golden Celebration," which was released a few years ago. Both of them are simply invaluable for anyone who loves Peanuts.
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Just like It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Valentine, this illustrated read-along seeks to re-create the popular Peanuts TV show of the same name. This edition also includes a four-song sampler CD from jazz-great Vince Guaraldi's brilliant soundtrack.
With illustrator Paige Braddock aping Charles Schulz's style, A Charlie Brown Christmas retells the Emmy Award-winning program blow-by-blow (with a few omissions), from the ice-skating opening scene to preparations for the school pageant to Charlie Brown's ill-fated Christmas tree rescue. Braddock almost perfectly mimics the show's cast and backdrops, but just as no one could be fooled by even expert impersonation of a loved one, Peanuts fans might find the niggling differences distracting (whether it's Schroeder's too-wavy hair or Pig Pen's just-too-small head).
A "novelization" like this probably can't ever hope to completely recapture the charm of the original, even if it had used Schulz's original art. Although the dialogue has been faithfully reproduced, much of the story's subtle appeal and cultural subtext gets lost in the book's simplified exposition--which is too bad, given that these are precisely the qualities which have made the show (and Schulz's timeless strip) so durable and well-loved in the first place. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes
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The beloved Peanuts holiday special about Charlie Brown, Linus, a sad Christmas tree that's rescued and the meaning of Christmas first aired on television in the 1960s. This charming, full color abridgment of an animated classic features a hangtag with charm plus top loop for hanging as an ornament.
Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Charlie Brown is being a xmas grump. For some reason he doesn't get it, at this particular point in time. Luckily, the rest of the Peanuts gang have a bit more of a clue, and then there is the faithful dog Snoopy, to help pull him through the midsummer morass of melancholy he is meandering his mug through.
No Match for the Real Christmas Special.......2003-12-09
Pay attention to the reviews on this book - it is not the real thing and fails to capture the magic of the special you saw on TV as a kid. It does clearly state on the title page that this is adapted from the special. I failed to comprehend what that meant. It means the story is abrigded - incredibly abrigded. Unfortunately at the same time it is also wordy. Nothing along the lines of reading the Peanut comic strips. The drawings also look off. Again nothing like the comic strip. A true adaptation of this special would be appropriate for children and adults. This book may work for kids but if you plan to give it to an adult friend to capture the magic of Christmas(as was my intention) don't bother. Very disappointing.
Uh, it's okay?.......2003-01-09
I thought Mr. Schulz's lawyer said "no" to any depiction of his characters ever to be done by the other artists after his death? As a result, this is a rather pale copy of the original art style and thus it looks a bit weird. So I think I'll go tell the lawyer on Paige Braddock.
A Keepsake!.......2002-01-01
I don't know, the book is a bit too wordy to read to a class, but it gives me memories of a wonderful TV special. I like the book for that reason.
Good Grief!, It's Christmas Everyone........2001-12-20
This delightful book successfully adapts the wonderful, classic television special of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to the page. The book is filled with many pictures from the special and most of the televised story remains intact in written form (about the only thing missing is Snoopy winning the decoration competition). The words and text to "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" are even printed on the inside back cover. Children of all ages love this book and it is sure to be a family holiday favorite to read every year.
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- Nice story Book for Kids
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Nice story Book for Kids.......2006-08-09
This is written in prose form as opposed to Charles Schulz' comic strip style. Still, children will like it, especially if you read it to them. I read it to myself, and I liked it very much, and I'm no kid. This was purchased originally as a gift, but,instead, I think I'll gift myself with it.
peanuts holiday treasury.......2006-02-24
I thoroughly enjoyed this book on peanuts. Whenever I feel a bit fed up I just take out one of my peanut books and thats enough to put me back on track.
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It wouldn't be Christmas without the beloved animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas! This collection contains 10 songs from Vince Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack: The Christmas Song Christmas Time Is Here F r Elise Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Linus and Lucy O Tannenbaum Skating What Child Is This and more. Table of contents: Christmas Is Coming Christmas Time Is Here Fur Elise Hark, The Herald Angels Sing Linus And Lucy My Little Drum O Tannenbaum Skating The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) What Child Is This
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- Very cute Christmas story
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It's Christmas time again!
Lucy and Linus's younger brother Rerun really wants a dog of his own. He can't have Snoopy, so he asks Snoopy's brother Spike to come stay. They have a great time, but Rerun's mom thinks dogs are too much trouble! When Spike goes home to the desert, will Rerun's Christmas be ruined?
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Very cute Christmas story.......2005-12-28
The previous review must be for something else - Rerun doesn't throw his shoes in this story. Sounds like she's got it confused with a video. Just thought that needed clarification.
Anyway, in this episode, Rerun is introduced into the gang as Linus and Lucy's baby brother who desperately wants a dog for Christmas. However, his mother thinks that dogs are too much trouble and doesn't want one. Lucy says the same thing. So, Rerun goes over to Charlie Brown's house and asks if his dog could come out for basketball. Snoopy dashes out of the house, shoots a couple of baskets, passes it to Rerun then goes back in. When Rerun asks if he will come out to just play with cookies as a reward, Snoopy obliges and plays all day with him. Rerun has an idea when Snoopy gets a letter from his brother Spike - have Spike come to visit and be his dog. Spike comes and has a great time with Rerun, Linus and Lucy. Lucy acts as nurse when she decides that Spike is just too thin and needs to be fed milkshakes. Afterwards, they play all day and have a glorious time - Spike even brings a cactus with him as a reminder of his home. However, once again, Rerun's mother says that Spike cannot stay so off Spike goes to the desert to live once again. In order to take Rerun's mind off of the dog, Lucy has signed him up for a part in the Christmas play. He remembers his line, which talks about the real meaning of Christmas, and thus Rerun learns that it isn't about what you do or do not get for Christmas - it is about the birth of the Christ child. After that, Rerun realizes what the meaning of the season is and is quite happy.
This book has been a great hit in our house and is read nightly. I highly recommend this one!
WORST Peanuts ever! .......2005-04-02
The original Charles Schulz would roll over in his grave if he saw how they have butchered his beloved "Peanuts" gang. This was painful to watch and, more importantly, it teaches children bad lessons, i.e. when rerun throws his shoe at a dog and calls him a stupid dog, which he admits that he is "running out of shoes" (because he does this all the time), when they just leave Spike on the side of the road when they decide they don't want him anymore...there were so many more incidents like these and these are certainly not things we want to teach to children. The plot, or lack thereof, and poor dialogue is also confusing to children...and adults alike. Please spend your money elsewhere.
Cute Peanuts Holiday Story.......2004-10-13
Christmas is here, and Lucy and Linus's younger brother Rerun wants nothing more than a dog of his own for the holiday. One who will play with him, and keep him company when there's no one else around. Rerun knows that he can't have Snoopy. After all, Snoopy is Charlie Brown's dog. So he asks Snoopy's brother Spike to stay with him. Rerun is having a fantastic time with Spike, until his Mother, who thinks dogs are too dirty, tells Spike to go back home to the desert. Now Rerun just knows that his Christmas is over. After all, Christmas is boring if you don't get the present that you truly want.
Charles M. Schulz has done an amazing job with I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN! for he has incorporated Rerun into the Peanuts gang, a character who has not been seen in past comic strips. The story is sweet, and teaches about the true meaning of Christmas, while the illustrations are wonderful, and show the Peanuts gang doing all kinds of fun things in celebration of Christmas. Overall this is a wonderful new holiday story to add to the Peanuts collection that will be loved by children, as well as their parents who will remember Charlie Brown from when they were children.
Erika Sorocco
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For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: * Melody cue with proper style and inflection * Professional rhythm tracks * Choruses for soloing * Removable bass part * Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: * An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) * Additional choruses for soloing. Includes: Christmas Is Coming * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Christmas Time Is Here * Linus and Lucy * My Little Drum * O Tannenbaum * Skating * What Child Is This.
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Play along with Vince!.......2007-01-12
For the most part, these are great arrangements and I recommend it fully. Some are not quite "like I would have done it" (e.g. 'Christmas Time is Here' is a little slow for my taste) but that's a minor quibble. There is a mixture of keys so no matter what instrument you play, you'll find several tunes easily accessible and some that will "stretch" you.
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