Song Contest Part XXII, Host: Raveneyes, Theme: NEW ARTIST/BAND, Votes Due: Wednesay 10pm AEDT

[por_please_ya]

You might not get that Snowman in as it would be on YouTube Kids.

Just put in the Aled Jones video, it’s the same song.

He wasn't the original singer though. That was 13yo Peter Auty The version in the film has been incorrectly attributed to Aled Jones. In fact Peter wasn't originally credited in the original film, as it says below:

Auty was a choirboy who sang at St Paul's Cathedral. At the age of 13, he sang "Walking in the Air", the theme song of the 1982 animated film, The Snowman, but in the rush to finish the film his name was omitted from the credits until the film was remastered for its 20th anniversary in 2002.[2] The composer, Howard Blake, decided to re-record the song for a commercial for Toys "R" Us in 1985. Aled Jones was chosen instead and the song became a hit single. Many people assumed that Jones was the singer in the version used in the film.[2][3][4]

 

[por_please_ya]

Today I discovered where Alcazar - "Crying At The Discotheque" got its sample from. And as a result, I couldn't get into the original song LOL. I kept thinking of Alcazar's lyrics hahaha... sorry Sheila...

 

[Chipmunk]

He wasn't the original singer though. That was 13yo Peter Auty The version in the film has been incorrectly attributed to Aled Jones. In fact Peter wasn't originally credited in the original film, as it says below:

Auty was a choirboy who sang at St Paul's Cathedral. At the age of 13, he sang "Walking in the Air", the theme song of the 1982 animated film, The Snowman, but in the rush to finish the film his name was omitted from the credits until the film was remastered for its 20th anniversary in 2002.[2] The composer, Howard Blake, decided to re-record the song for a commercial for Toys "R" Us in 1985. Aled Jones was chosen instead and the song became a hit single. Many people assumed that Jones was the singer in the version used in the film.[2][3][4]

There’s no malice here. Peter did a good job for the film and Aled made the song a hit single a few years later. Seems like good teamwork to me.

The only shame is the nommer didn’t nom the full 25 minute film.

 

[myblueroan]

He wasn't the original singer though. That was 13yo Peter Auty The version in the film has been incorrectly attributed to Aled Jones. In fact Peter wasn't originally credited in the original film, as it says below:

Auty was a choirboy who sang at St Paul's Cathedral. At the age of 13, he sang "Walking in the Air", the theme song of the 1982 animated film, The Snowman, but in the rush to finish the film his name was omitted from the credits until the film was remastered for its 20th anniversary in 2002.[2] The composer, Howard Blake, decided to re-record the song for a commercial for Toys "R" Us in 1985. Aled Jones was chosen instead and the song became a hit single. Many people assumed that Jones was the singer in the version used in the film.[2][3][4]

This makes sense to me. I remembered the singing as more natural and this version has trilling in that old fashioned way. A pity the original wasn't used. Still good though. Fantastic animation in the short movie.

 

[myblueroan]

Oh apologies...it seems to be the same as the one listed...and there is trilling! I just remembered wrongly.

 

[Stokey]

Not really sure what you mean but if you’ve won 5 rounds as Stokey you get one badge.

Yes I know.

I also remember a time when old school posting was a thing and everything wasn't taken literally.

 

[por_please_ya]

Oh apologies...it seems to be the same as the one listed...and there is trilling! I just remembered wrongly.

Yeah the one in the SC list is the original from the film

 

[myblueroan]

Yeah the one in the SC list is the original from the film

Yeah
A very pure voice. Weird how I really noticed the old fashioned style this time, but hadn't when I saw the film. Maybe because it was all just so magical! Anyway I loved the film amd the song.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

He wasn't the original singer though. That was 13yo Peter Auty The version in the film has been incorrectly attributed to Aled Jones. In fact Peter wasn't originally credited in the original film, as it says below:

Auty was a choirboy who sang at St Paul's Cathedral. At the age of 13, he sang "Walking in the Air", the theme song of the 1982 animated film, The Snowman, but in the rush to finish the film his name was omitted from the credits until the film was remastered for its 20th anniversary in 2002.[2] The composer, Howard Blake, decided to re-record the song for a commercial for Toys "R" Us in 1985. Aled Jones was chosen instead and the song became a hit single. Many people assumed that Jones was the singer in the version used in the film.[2][3][4]

 

[Chipmunk]

I was talking to por_please_ya and was surprised that the sequel for the 30th anniversary didn’t seem to be as well known in Australia. So here it is, enjoy!



Apart from for me and Stokey of course…

 

[myblueroan]

Oh wow! I had no idea!
Thanks Chippy
Brilliant.

 

[myblueroan]

And in that spirit,
Just in case some of you haven't seen it...I promise it's worthwhile. Also a short animated film

Watch The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - Apple TV+ (AU)

2023 Oscar® winner: Best Animated Short Film. Charlie Mackesy’s bestseller comes to life in this beautifully animated film from NoneMore and Bad Robot…

tv.apple.com

 

[Purple7x08_24]

 

[por_please_ya]

Just found this cover. This is probably the only time I'd willingly listen to Taylor Swift LOL

 

[myblueroan]

View attachment 1947427

 

[spudmaster]

Anyone else need a badge? It’s for winning 5+ song contest rounds.

 

[MP_]

Just found this cover. This is probably the only time I'd willingly listen to Taylor Swift LOL

She does a great cover of drops of Jupiter

 

[Chipmunk]

And in that spirit,
Just in case some of you haven't seen it...I promise it's worthwhile. Also a short animated film

Watch The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - Apple TV+ (AU)

2023 Oscar® winner: Best Animated Short Film. Charlie Mackesy’s bestseller comes to life in this beautifully animated film from NoneMore and Bad Robot…

tv.apple.com

I watched that the Christmas before last, haven’t read the book.

It was excellent

 

[Chipmunk]

She does a great cover of drops of Jupiter

Maybe Taylor’s version was the original

 

[myblueroan]

I watched that the Christmas before last, haven’t read the book.

It was excellent

Yeah, I'm inspired to watch it again after I watch the sequel you posted.

 

[MP_]

Maybe Taylor’s version was the original

Was it?

 

[Chipmunk]

Was it?

No it wasn’t

She had that court case with Shake It Off didn’t she?

 

[MP_]

No it wasn’t

She had that court case with Shake It Off didn’t she?

Haha no idea

 

[NaturalDisaster]

If thats the best of pre-2000, I would hate to see the worst...

(yes I know, I know it's not.. just chanelling my inner Plugger35 whenever we have a current year music theme)

 

[Stokey]

I was talking to por_please_ya and was surprised that the sequel for the 30th anniversary didn’t seem to be as well known in Australia. So here it is, enjoy!



Apart from for me and Stokey of course…

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I've been to the Snowman show that plays at the Peacock every year. Kids loved it when they were younger but I've never seen more padding to get a 10min story to 2hrs.