Down here in Oz 'Christmas in July' is growing in popularity, and next Saturday I have been asked to play at such an event. The organiser has asked for (amongst other pieces) Jingle Bell Rock, Mary's Boy Child and Six White Bloomers. Can anyone help me out with sheet music and/or suggestions for suitable rhythms?

Thanks,
Mike

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bluerosey

Never heard of "Six White Bloomers" - sounds as though it should be a London Cockney/
Pearly King song. I'd love to hear it - any volunteers to put it out on this site or Bebop's site?

Aud (U.K.)

Hi Audrey,

I believe the correct title for this song is "Six White Boomers" which is a Rolf Harris song about six white male Kangaroos (known as boomers) hauling Santa's sleigh, hence the Christmas in July and Oz connection - nothing to do with London I'm afraid.

Cheers
Len C.

I hadn't heard this piece either so did a search on Google. If you would like to hear "Six White Boomers" try http://xmasraindael.tripod.com/06boomers.html - click on Sound File with words to hear Rolf Harris sing it and the words are also written out. You will find the melody line of the music at www.8notes.com

Many thanks to those who replied and sent me files. Yes, 'Boomers' it should be.

Still open to suggestions for KN7000 styles to use.

Best of luck with your xmas in July,just for a change I Jazz these up somewhat using Polka rhythm tempo 115 - 118...what part of OZ,and what keyboard ? regards Jim

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MIKE.....Changing the rhythm's & tempo's from "traditional" is fun.....When LIBERACE started on the radio in the Los Angeles area...(I was VERY VERY young)....he did many many pieces in several rhythyms...great audience response....Maybe you are too young to even know who LIBERACE was???

For Jingle Bell Rock I use Shuffle Boogie @148 & Comet Rock @132....Try the R & R Pads with this one....Shuffle Boogie may be a 5K or 6K rhythm...Comet Rock from the 7K

For Mary's Boy Child I like the Calypso...tempo probably @120....Latin 1 pads would probably be good....The Calypso from either the 5K or 6K...probably...

Having fun with music works best for me!

ELIZABETH

Many thanks for these suggestions - they all sound excellent.

Jim, I'm in Brisbane and have a KN7000 with EW04 expansion card.

Regards,
Mike

Hi Mike

You could use a reggae rhythm for 'Mary's Boy Child' like the 'Boney M' version

John