So a bunch of elementary schoolkids will be accompanied by a klezmer(?) while they sing about “making out” and shout out the word “hooker!” in Swahili, because it just wouldn’t be “appropriate” at Christmas time to put on a play about, you know, “Christmas”.
Klezmer is not an instrument to use, specifically, but a style of music.
Klezmer music is intended to replicate the human voice, including sounds of crying, wailing and laughing. It is generally the violin’s job to do this imitation. Often, a klezmer band will include a fiddle, a bass or cello, a clarinet and a drum. Secondary instruments include hammered dulcimers and accordion.
Wren Fahel over 12 years ago
No we wouldn’t. There is no manger in “A Christmas Carol”.
walruscarver2000 over 12 years ago
And to prevent class distinction should we show no class?
sjsczurek over 12 years ago
“To embrace all cultures we’ll show no culture.”
Excellent point!
Pharmakeus Ubik over 12 years ago
Tell that to Hallmark.
Logical Duck over 12 years ago
So a bunch of elementary schoolkids will be accompanied by a klezmer(?) while they sing about “making out” and shout out the word “hooker!” in Swahili, because it just wouldn’t be “appropriate” at Christmas time to put on a play about, you know, “Christmas”.
Dr Lou Premium Member over 12 years ago
Klezmer is not an instrument to use, specifically, but a style of music.
Klezmer music is intended to replicate the human voice, including sounds of crying, wailing and laughing. It is generally the violin’s job to do this imitation. Often, a klezmer band will include a fiddle, a bass or cello, a clarinet and a drum. Secondary instruments include hammered dulcimers and accordion.
Dr Lou Premium Member over 12 years ago
My definition here is from About.com
CougarAllen over 12 years ago
Um … I don’t quite know how to tell you this, but … All holidays are made up. Some more recently than others….
-Cougar :{)