Christmas Time Is Here

[FulgDeNeaJin]

Superb!!

[fatskeleton27]

VERY NICE VERSION.

[staphlaureus]

Even though it's no longer Christmas, I want to hear this all year round! Thank you for uploading this beautiful piece! :)

[Ericthereddy1]

arrested development

[tonkaaaaa]

I wanna kill myself

[TheKlumpenkind]

Wondervul!!!!!!!!

[astiltner1]

I lost a dear loved one and when I hear this song it makes me think of him I love this song thank u .

[alt1962]

@astiltner1 u are welcome~~ Have a great holiday...

[nneewwbbee]

@alt1962 i just noticed you put it on in november

[mfdoomify]

23 ppl still thinks its summer...

[alt1962]

@mfdoomify The bastards

[c00ki3bit3r]

they're gonna show this episode of charlie brown tonight and imma sing this song

[NirvanaS2011]

This is so beautiful! So laid back and relaxing. I could listen to this all day! ^_^

[JLanc1982]

Very Beautiful!!



[CheckMate657879]

alt1962 - This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your genius with us! Happy Holidays 2011! Your arrangement is peaceful - truly reflects the "spirit" of the season - warmth - fireplace - looking out at the snow falling - friends, family, love, joy, good food, good times - super fantastic. And, you're playing all of the instruments - what a talent!

[alt1962]

@CheckMate657879 Thanks for yur comment~~~~

[quegacho077]

I am a 42 year old maried ex jock and avid golfer who loves SNOOPY & The Peanuts gang an this takes me me way back good looking out for the kid in all of us ....... And yes my all my boys know I am down with SNOOPY !!!!!!!

[alt1962]

@quegacho077 Happy Holidays~

[kcso2521]

One of the most wonderful Christmas Songs ever written. It is up there with Nat "King" Cole/Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song", and Bing Crosby's "White Christmas". The wonderful memories of my childhood become so vivid when I hear this song. The Holiday Season in New England at my grandmother's home. The full moon shining on the fresh fallen snow.... The feeling of excitement that comes with being a child. Thanks for the Memories...

[steeltilldeath]

Too smooth. Nice work alt1962

[alt1962]

@steeltilldeath Much appreciated!

[JayTheHelmetGuy]

It's November 22nd, 2011, 7:23 am. It still hasn't snowed yet, but christmas is only 34 days away.

[4RKU5K1]

LOL look at the view chart it looks like steps!

[IconoclasticMuch]

So nice that it now feels seasonally appropriate to listen to this again. Beautiful song.

[charliedemusic]

I honestly feel this is much better then the original.. EXCELLENT JOB. Hope you have a Happy Holiday.

[fanmegaman]

Aw yes one of my favorites to listen through my audiophile system ;)

[kiltgirl2021]

I love this song. This is my favorite Christmas song as well. No matter what time of year I can play this song and it will take me to that time of year. I love what you did with it, and I know I have listened to it over a hundred times. Thank you for adding another piece to making my Christmas a special time of year.

[RussellJoshuaQuiazon]

man thats blues

[ColoradoCrewCandT]

i love it. thanks

[AbstractSkylines]

FUCKING FINALLY, HALLOWEEN IS GONE SO NOW I CAN LISTEN TO THIS WITHOUT EVERYONE IN MY HOUSE HATING ME. 

[MrCombat1965]

@AbstractSkylines  LOL Well I hope you listen to it enough times to mellow you a bit.

[LeeChavezMusic]

You are amazing! Merry Christmas!

[SystemXpander]

Christmas FTW!

[helloman1556]

Very nice job. Did you find people to help with the instrumental parts other than piano or did you do it all yourself?

[alt1962]

@helloman1556 Recorded all myself.. one track at a time...

Thanks!

[Goobenhiemer]

Just wonderful.

[alt1962]

@NIck956lol thank u...

[kim24may]

This song makes me cry...its so peaceful and beautiful

[alt1962]

@kim24may Glad u liked it!!

[MoSvivor]

@kim24may ME TOO!!!!! Geesh!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[kim24may]

@MoSvivor lol,i kno rite!

[acedaface954]

@kim24may if i had kids i would play it for them as they slept. you can't grow up a bad egg with something like this in your soul :-)

[VideoFilmGuyAtNight]

splendid vid enjoyed it!! the pictures are very magical to watch.

[Baltimorehop]

If you check the blog for this post, you'll see that I am a visitor every now and then. Reason why, it's obvious. This is one of the most beautiful, relaxing contemporary pieces in the history of any form of music. This is amazingly beautiful. I've alway's enjoyed this and I alway's will. Again, thank you for posting this MASTERPIECE! That's exactly what this is. =)

[alt1962]

@Baltimorehop Thanks for the rturn back!

[thefrickenfilmcritic]

I hope you dont mind I used ur version of the song in a peanuts spoof I did, in which I accredit you :)

[longliverocknroll5]

truely beautiful to hear this song, no matter what time of year

[alt1962]

@longliverocknroll5 yes it is!

[JayTheHelmetGuy]

I listen to this year round it's June 8th 2011, Christmas is over 6 months away

[christina21ist]

@JayTheHelmetGuy only six months yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhhhhh wooo hooooooooo

[ChristmasTime365]

Am I the only one who listens to Christmas music year round?

[longliverocknroll5]

@ChristmasTime365 nope this instrumental is one of the top played songs on my computer and ipod

[TheBrierose]

@ChristmasTime365 Not just you! I adore it! Especially, living in Australia, we have a hot summer Christmas. It's nice to play on a cold, wet winter's day!!

[warren8585]

I found this song back in November and I listen to it almost every week. This song always puts me in the mood for Christmas again. Thank You for making this piece.

[darius697]

Listening to Christmas music when its not Christmas makes you feel all warm inside.

[MrAndroid0]

the this song.... now thats what christmas is all about ... it being tears to my eyes everytime i listen to it ... and i listen to it a lot

[alt1962]

@MrAndroid0 - Thanks! ! ! !

[twogud2btru1]

@MrAndroid0

I do agree, this is a song you can hear all year long....this a favorite song of mine too, but a freiend put it in perspective.....this song will always remind you of the less unfortunate kids that do not have christmas! I love this song and will always keep it in my heart when the seaon comes around to help those kids!!!

[JayTheHelmetGuy]

very nice mellow too I added this to my playlist around X-mas and Now I was it was that time again

[rtothemutha]

Jammin'... (relaxationally)

[september56089]

I love this song! Beautiful video! I love it!

[september56089]

I love this song!

[malathis0]

Where the *BLEEP* are my hard-boiled eggs?!

*walks away with head hung low*

[effingya]

wow, tender, talented, appropriate, i am so impressed

[nolting691]

I really like that song....very relaxing!!

[irishwasherwoman]

I had such a nice Christmas and this is just the way to top it off. Excellent piece. Many thanks!

[1rebelcrow]

thank you!

[harmonicmenace]

I MUST SAY.....

I found this last year and turned many of my friends on to it; THEY LOVE IT! It sets the mood for any atmosphere; whether spending time with your family OR that special someone, IT JUST PERFECT!

My friend, l honestly think that your video is one of the few posts on Y/T that will continue to grow as all these other posts have run through their "15 minutes of fame".

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[alt1962]

@harmonicmenace Thanks... 

[IconoclasticMuch]

I'm glad I remembered this video in time to load it up while it's still actually Christmas Day. I always feel mildly awkward listening to it in like the middle of the summer but it's just so gorgeous.

[thermalpenguin]

discovered this video months ago, been waiting all year to play it again. incredible playing.

[alt1962]

Major thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to comment!! Merry Christmas!!

[usherfeaster]

Very well done. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you.

[alt1962]

@usherfeaster ditto..

[BiancaBombshell]

Wow this is seriously amazing. This is my favorite Christmas song of all time. It absolutely killllls me. You really did a beautiful job. Merry Christmas!! :)

[alt1962]

@BiancaBombshell Thank you... glad its ur fav!!

[76demond]

I love this piece! Simply beautiful!!

[colbzz1234]

God, this is utterly amazing. It brings together so many emotions and thought off memories of my soulful childhood days of Christmas. This arrangement by you is an experience that is truly delectable to my auditory senses. Merry Christmas.

[skkiittllezz]

YA CHRISTMAS TOMORROW HEHEHEHE IM SO EXCITED

[flclfanman]

Is it weird for me to love this song but HATE the Peanuts with a fiery passion? Never did like them.

[jctruth1]

AWESOME....Thanks for sharing this !!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboyzsuk81]

great cover

[teachermomva]

How beautiful! ♥

[austin81994]

i'm going to be honest, and i know i'll get some shit for it, but i hate christmas time. but your song is so beautiful. you did an amazing job and i can't get enough of it. thank you.

[alt1962]

@austin81994 HAVE A GOOD ONE!

[austin81994]

@alt1962 You too! i'll try my best.. no promises. but thank you.

[alt1962]

@mmyylleenn Cheers!

[JayTheHelmetGuy]

Nice Cover

[DeadEvil25]

Awesome song! Playing it again

[hungariandevil81]

wow. urs is by far the best. thank u!!

[bgemmel]

love it!

[saywatnowful]

20 grinches seemed to have stopped by

[alt1962]

@saywatnowful Cant please everyone...

[duderino5]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[alt1962]

@duderino5 Thanks!!

[Orbot]

Beautiful, excellent, smooth!

[alt1962]

@Orbot Thank you for the kind words!!!!!!!

[Orbot]

@alt1962 Not a problem! :-)

[AlistinaLayne]

This is lovely. Thanks so much! :)

A very Merry Christmas to all!

[TheInfamous121]

WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THIS?

[ecolbert1]

It is Stunning how well you have captured the Haunting Bittersweet Soul of this Song. Your arrangement evokes emotions that would have stirred Vince G.

Thank You for Sharing your talent, Merry Christmas

[alt1962]

@ecolbert1 glad you liked!

[TheInfamous121]

Needless to say, a wonderful arrangements of instruments executed in a timeless and yet easy fashion

[GOINGCRAZYVIDEOS5]

Merry Christmass from USA!!!!!!

[y5l10]

very beautiful and it calm my heart! i'm never bore to hear that.. happy christmast all :D

[Kowsey911]

Very pretty. I love it :D

[curvy71]

this is very relaxing music.but you know what is sad is that Christmas time has the highest Sucide rate.

[y5l10]

@curvy71 relly? i just heard about that

[curvy71]

@y5l10 i would have never known but they were talking about it on the news.

[Jimpsterz]

lovely

[LinusLacombe]

This is a beautiful arrangement, capturing the splendid warm jazz nature of the piece that is hidden behind the Peanuts gang's singing in the usually-heard version of this song. Thank you for providing it here!

[ToulBoi]

The saddest, most beautiful holiday song that I hold within my memories. Thanks for sharing, Happy holidays.

[wurlytone]

This is so great because you EQ'd it perfect.....very nice mix, it's just very soft & pleasing to the ears....not too trebley, very warm & analog sounding.

[alt1962]

@wurlytone Thanks... its nice to get a comment about the mix of the recording... first one actually.

have a great Christmas!

[jeanniemarie1971]

Simply beautiful!!! Is there anywhere I can buy this?

[XXRavethedrummerXX]

This is nothing short of amazing. This song always seemed somewhat jazzy to me. but the way you played it...I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm serious, this is very well done.

[alt1962]

@XXRavethedrummerXX Than you sir!

[chuckbuckbobuck]

Great piano tune---melancholy for a melancholic person such as me. Let's all hope for a better year, next year.

[tobesograteful]

This song is so soothing! I love to hear it every year.

[helenkrump]

Your arrangement is lovely alt1962--this is the soundtrack to my childhood...

[alt1962]

@helenkrump Thank you Helen!!! Have a great Holiday!

[iluvyouwyatt]

Youre the reason I wish I had stuck to my keyboarding lessons. This music is beautiful.

[mrtpug1]

This is probably the most Chill and relaxing Xmas song out there and you play it masterfully

[alt1962]

@mrtpug1 Thanks! I just came from my weekly piano gig at an italian restaurant here in So Cal... I think i played this 3 times tonight...

[peggydaisy]

Lovely!

[alt1962]

@peggydaisy Thanks peggy!

[mrsmooth83768]

this song is really good



[alt1962]

@mrsmooth83768 I appreciate the comment!

[Enzoite]

This is probably my 100th listening. Thanks for the tunes.

[alt1962]

@Enzoite Please keep coming back!!

[1WithTwo]

I feel like if everyone just listened to people like you play the piano, we could eliminate so much violence and hate in the world. You truly could do so much good with your music. Hope you live a wonderful life with your talent [:

[alt1962]

@1WithTwo Thank you...

Have a great Holiday

[singingcc2]

@1WithTwo Amen to that.  Peace on earth. Wow, has always been my dream.

[shecarter1]

I really think I'm about to cry..I never comment on people's videos, but I had to comment on this one..simply beautiful..God bless those piano playing fingers..Merry Christmas everybody..

[alt1962]

@shecarter1 Thanks!!!! Same to you!!!!

[freddiegibbs101]

Gorgeous

[TheAspen199]

playen this in concert later tonight!!!!! wish me luck!!!

[alt1962]

@TheAspen199 Hope you did well!

[aurorasky19]

Very beautiful arrangement. You really did this song justice. You are quite the talent. Thank you for sharing your lovely work with the rest of us.

[jestio71]

I love it, Christmas is near : )

[ishredu]

OH MAN! you're GREAT and I'm a tough tough critic! not only on myself etc

btw I'd love to hear it without the strings patch...not needed imho

[alt1962]

@ishredu ... I thought about that... but the strings makes it different from the Guaraldi version... although I could do a "re-mix" version.

[Beyoncefan1000]

Is it me or does this Christmas classic gives you a feeling of both happiness and sadness at the same time?

[Beyoncefan1000]

Is it me does this Christmas classic gives you a feeling of both happiness and sadness at the same time?

[herroimacrown]

Very beautiful instrumentation! Love the soft brushes and the backing violins. Great job!

[kozone5000]

i got teary eyed 

[alt1962]

@kozone5000 I hope in a good way!

[kozone5000]

@alt1962 you ddarn right in a good way

[EL3minutero]

@alt1962 Mr. Altamirano, your playing is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us. Merry Christmas and may GOD bless you.

[jazzfanwv]

This has to be my favorite christmas song of all time i have always been partial to the GUARALDI version but this is such a wonderful mello arrangement and the video is full of charming christmas pics CHARLIE BROWN MY HERO AND ALTER EGO

[alt1962]

@jazzfanwv Thanks for the LOVELY compliment!!

[alt1962]

Thank you for 500,000 viewsw!!!!

[multiracialtana]

@alt1962 you sound so beautiful :D

[alt1962]

@multiracialtana awwwwwwwwwwwwww  thanks!

[crissy214]

I love this song and this time of the year

[HeyItzStephenn]

Really pretty song, click my name and watch my covers please! :)

[retrosmasher]

Why can't the world just live in peace like this. NO. Everyone has to be violent. Its terrible

[TrueMusou]

@retrosmasher world can't be perfect...just close your eyes and enjoy this brilliant arrangment and forget all about the BS for a couple minutes. Good music....gotta love it.

[xXDingzXx]

I am writing a book to this song, i will have you know. It inspires me so much. Thank you for putting this up. :)

Merry Christmas

[infideljon]

wow here you are again, not with janelle i find your ability to play so inspiring and love to hear it i guess i will have to search further for more.

[alt1962]

@infideljon Thanks!!

[Sandz890]

I promise to watch the Charlie Brown Christmas movie on TV this year FOR SURE!

[a911cto]

Very nice job with a lovely piece of music

[philburrell]

...wonderful work, this will make my Christmas...Do a CD of All time classics..... I like your styling and your touch.......

[heplar]

Very Nice!!!

[darius697]

There's something about listening to Christmas music when It not even Christmas yet, right now everyone's trying to get pass Thanksgiving. But listening to it when it not Christmas yet makes you feel all warm inside.

[AustinWilliam2009]

Can I use this as an Instrumental to a Christmas Demo?

[rwburmeister]

my favorite. thank you for sharing..

[qsikbk1]

this is absolutely the best thanks alt1962

[IndigoCat17]

This Is On Charlie Brown Christmas

I watch Charlie Brown Christmas

every year.

[DartsRme312]

nothing like a great soothing piano piece...well done here!! i loved this

[auburn709]

I loved listening to this. Very relaxing. The music just takes you away to another place.

[32nikral]

@auburn709 ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WVWandering]

I've been listening to this over and over again for about two years. Love it!

[katair7]

I am playing this song in a band arrangement with a lot of my other schoolmates

[LANC1982]

great job!

[Truemax5]

Thank you so much. God really has blessed us with this wonderful season and a wonderful song. Thank you Jesus for being born!!