I need a cool remix of a non-denominational holiday song.

June 13, 2008 11:55 AM

Does anyone know of a version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" or "Let It Snow" or "Winter Wonderland" or any other non-denominational holiday song that has been remade so that it's upbeat? A cool electronic or hip hop remix would be awesome. It's important that it's upbeat and not slow and mellow like the originals are usually sung.
posted by tealeaf522 to media & arts (24 comments total)

Bit Shifter - Let it Snow [mp3] ?
posted by yeti at 12:00 PM on June 13, 2008 [1 favorite]

Holly Cole's album Baby It's Cold Outside is a little jazz/blues-y but not at all a downer to listen to. I recommend it highly.
posted by Space Coyote at 12:05 PM on June 13, 2008

Billy Idol (hard to believe, but it's true) put out a Christmas album, with songs such as Winter Wonderland.
posted by Houstonian at 12:16 PM on June 13, 2008 [1 favorite]

Mulato Beat's remix of Baby It's Cold Outside is pretty cool--it's really bare and simple.
posted by wallaby at 12:17 PM on June 13, 2008

On the lines of wtf Christmas albums, Twisted Sister put one out a couple years ago. A different genre, but definitely...not mellow. I got roped into going to the show, and Dee Snyder singing Silver Bells in full costume and makeup is a sight to see.
posted by peachfuzz at 12:22 PM on June 13, 2008

Check the compilation linked to in this post or the other albums linked to in the comments.
posted by ND¢ at 12:31 PM on June 13, 2008

The Six Degrees Collection Christmas Remixed has pretty much exactly that.
posted by crush-onastick at 12:34 PM on June 13, 2008

Luscious Jackson did a pretty solid version of Let it Snow.
posted by piedmont at 12:41 PM on June 13, 2008

Anything wrong with songs like "Marshmallow World","Jingle Bell Rock", or "Sleigh Ride"? Or do you want specifically songs that were originally slow and have been remixed?
posted by demiurge at 12:43 PM on June 13, 2008

I second the Twisted Sister Christmas Album. Wickedly hilarious and.... AWESOMMMMEEEE!
posted by bradth27 at 12:44 PM on June 13, 2008

You might try something from Bootsy Collins' recently released Christmas Is 4 Ever, especially "Chestnutz (The Christmas Song)". There are many tracks on the album that could be contenders, though.
posted by Vervain at 12:47 PM on June 13, 2008

I'm not sure if is non-denominational, but I've always been a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen's "Santa Clause Is Coming To Town."
posted by tundro at 1:01 PM on June 13, 2008

You might like something off the Brian Setzer Orchestra's Boogie Woogie Christmas Album. Brian Setzer is the former singer of The Stray Cats. Here is their version of Winter Wonderland.

Happy holidays!
posted by rongorongo at 1:09 PM on June 13, 2008

Have yourself a Merry Talkbox Christmas
posted by phrontist at 1:12 PM on June 13, 2008

Christina Aguilera did a eurobeaty version of "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts...)."
posted by rhizome at 1:18 PM on June 13, 2008

Fleming and John's Winter Wonderland / Misty Mountain Hop.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 1:18 PM on June 13, 2008

My favorite Christmas album is Esquivel's Merry Christmas from the Space-Age Bachelor Pad, but I acknowledge that Esquivel's unique brand of hepcat 50s electronica isn't everyone's ice-cold martini.
posted by catlet at 1:25 PM on June 13, 2008

Hellogoodbye did a remix of Winter Wonderland in their electropop kind of sound, but it's not much faster than the original.
posted by baserunner73 at 1:32 PM on June 13, 2008

Stevie Wonder and India Arie recorded a duet of "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts)," which is pretty upbeat. Additionally, if you have access to iTunes, you may want to check out their "Alternative Christmas" selection. Some of the songs may be what you're looking for.
posted by numinous at 2:02 PM on June 13, 2008

Well the classic would be Run-D.M.C.'s Christmas in Hollis which isn't quite a remake but samples or quotes a bunch of carols and ecclesiastical Christmas music.
posted by nicwolff at 2:03 PM on June 13, 2008

thanks everyone! some of these are great suggestions. unfortunately, i can't use anything that has Christmas or santa or anything like that. Thanks again!
posted by tealeaf522 at 3:19 PM on June 13, 2008

My mom has a Christmas CD from the Christian group Avalon that she plays at every yuletide gathering. One song in particular, a remake of Winter Wonderland, is the very definition of upbeat. Lots of drums and swing music trumpets and enthusiastic shouting all backed by a lively piano. You can listen to/download it here.
posted by Rhaomi at 5:46 PM on June 13, 2008

A few years back I acquired A Mutated Christmas which has an interesting version of "Let It Snow" created by Steves.
posted by Rash at 8:46 AM on June 14, 2008

Jason Mraz and Toca Rivera's "Winter Wonderland" is on the "Sounds of the Season: The NBC Holiday Collection."
posted by ohcanireally at 3:27 PM on June 14, 2008