O Tannenbaum (They Might Be Giants song)
| "O Tannenbaum" | ||||
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| Single by They Might Be Giants | ||||
| B-side | "Christmas Cards" | |||
| Released | 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992, Fairfax High School 1993, Excello Studio, NYC | |||
| Genre | Alternative | |||
| Length | 4:37 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Traditional | |||
| Producer(s) | They Might Be Giants | |||
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"O Tannenbaum" is non-LP single by They Might Be Giants released on a transparent green 7-inch record to celebrate Christmas of 1993. The title track later appeared on their 2001 compilation EP, Holidayland.
Recording history[edit]
"O Tannenbaum" is the first recording by They Might Be Giants to utilise their live touring outfit. The duo had recently expanded to include a live bass player, drummer, and horn section for their Don't Tread on the Cut-Up Snake World Tour 1992 to promote Apollo 18.[1] The song was recorded during a soundcheck at Fairfax High School on 20 November, 1992.[2] "Christmas Cards", which also utilises a live drummer and bassist, was recorded on 5 July, 1993 at Excello Studio in Brooklyn.[3]
"O Tannenbaum" is sung entirely in German by John Linnell. The recording only includes the first verse. According to John Flansburgh, the band was provided with a phonetic transliteration from a German-speaking friend.[4]
Packaging[edit]
The cover artwork for the EP was illustrated by Amy Sillman.[3] The songs are pressed on either side of a transparent green 7" record. The labels use an Elektra Records logo recreated by John Flansburgh and Barbara Lipp for the Apollo 18 album.[5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "O Tannenbaum" | Traditional | 2:05 |
| 2. | "Christmas Cards" | They Might Be Giants | 2:32 |
Personnel[edit]
They Might Be Giants[3]
- John Flansburgh – electric guitar, vocals
- John Linnell – accordion, vocals
Additional musicians[3]
- Brian Doherty – drums on track 2
- Jonathan Feinberg – drums on track 1
- Graham Maby – bass guitar
Production[3]
- Paul Angelli – recording and mixing, track 1
- Pat Dillett – recording and mixing, track 2
References[edit]
- ↑ Feinberg, Jonathan. "JDF Discography". Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ↑ They Might Be Giants in Holidayland (Album notes). Restless Records. 2001.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "O Tannenbaum" (Release notes). Elektra Records. 1992.
- ↑ Seattle Weekly interview with John Flansburgh, December 2001. Accessed 2012-08-05.
- ↑ Apollo 18 (Album notes). Elektra Records. 1992.
External links[edit]
- O Tannenbaum EP on This Might Be A Wiki
- "O Tannenbaum" (song) on This Might Be A Wiki
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