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Title: Greatfather Winter
Added: Dec 24, 2008
Author: CraniusPresents
Duration: 2:18
Description:
When I set out to write "Greatfather Winter", I really wanted to create a Winter Veil classic. Only time will tell if I actually achieved that, but it was a goal of mine while writing, recording, and editing. I got the idea for the song last year at this time as I was flying a reindeer over Shattrath. I took some screenshots back then for inspiration because I knew I'd be writing the song this year when those scenes were not available in-game to provide inspiration. I started writing the song several months ago, but the final verse and chorus only came together yesterday, and the video editing was an all-nighter. Fortunately, I use a very simple machinima style with no composite editing or model viewer work, and so I was able to put the video together relatively quickly.As the snow was starting to fall, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to finish because we frequently lose power during snow storms, and when we lose power, it can be days or weeks before it comes back on. As I was almost finished, the power went out and I thought I wouldn't get it done before Christmas. Fortunately, it was a short outage, and it actually inspired me to stop the minor tweaking I was engaged in when the power went out and wrap it up. Of course, then the power went out 3 more times while trying to upload this. :)I tried to include hints of other Christmas classics in this video. For example, the line "don't you shoot your eyeballs out" is inspired by "A Christmas Story". There are many other such references and other stylistic references as well. I encourage you to find them and reply here.Here are the lyrics to "Greatfather Winter". I hope you enjoy!Listen children young and oldGather 'round and you'll be toldIt's tradition every yearWinter Veil is drawing nearListen up today's the dayFather Winter's on his wayBringing with him treats and toysGiving them to girls and boysGreatfather Winter won't you bringSomething for my stockingSomething shiny something brightSome goggles I can use at nightGreatfather Winter don't be lateFor that day we just can't waitSo bring us lots of treats and toysAnd fill our Winter Veil with joySee the presents at the treeA blunderbuss for you and meDon't you cry and don't you poutDon't you shoot your eyeballs outSip the eggnog try some cakeFind the Greench for goodness sakeFly a reindeer 'cross the skyDon't fall off or you might dieGreatfather Winter won't you bringA Turbo-Charged Flying MachineSome rocket boots that make me flyAnd I just want a motorbikeGreatfather Winter won't you pleaseWe're begging you down on our kneesSo bring explosives and a gunAnd then we'll surely have some funSo grab your girlfriend just like soAnd kiss her at the mistletoeIf you want some epic lootPick her up a winter suitBuy a pint of Winter AleDrink too much and you will failTurn yourself into a GnomeSend a stolen reindeer homeGreatfather Winter won't you bringA Clockwork Rocket Bot for meSomething violent, something loudSomething to disperse a crowdGreatfather Winter can't you seeWe're excited as can beSo bring us lots of treats and toysAnd fill our Winter Veil with joy
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Youtube Comments: 514
PallyPowerXIX Says:
Dec 20, 2011 - Hah that's my favorite bit, too. It's impossible to look MORE EXCITED than a female Night Elf lol
Crayshack Says:
Dec 22, 2011 - I want "Something violent,something loud,something to disperse a crowd."
Royberg Says:
Dec 25, 2011 - this makes for a great drinking song and its got a catchy tune. this video is okay in my book
Alpha0727 Says:
Dec 25, 2011 - Every year on Christmas Day, I come back to this song and listen to it 5-6 times! I love Cranius' work!
wolfeops Says:
Dec 28, 2011 - lol at 1:43
sinnistersix Says:
Dec 29, 2011 - I listen to this every Christmas, ty Cranius :D
htdpua Says:
Dec 31, 2011 - I'm too.
dastodder Says:
Jan 16, 2012 - you forgot l70etc at the horde:P
Cinderbloom Says:
Jan 23, 2012 - Oh god, this is such a epic song :D Sad i found it after new year, or i would have been playing it to my guildies :D
TreeroyJ Says:
Jan 27, 2012 - In an interview with Cranius, he says that he plays Horde and Alliance about equally. :P
UNSCspartanshadow Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - this SUCKS!......it's too short! must be longer cranius! have to kill the replay button!
amadaria Says:
Jan 30, 2012 - "Something violent, something loud; something to disburse a crowd." Best lyrics I've ever heard in a WoW song!
Kenaeshia Says:
Feb 3, 2012 - This may help; If you put 'Repeat' between Youtube and .com in the URL, it will lead you to a fan-made site where the video repeats itself. Can't post URL, or it won't send the comment.
Zoran54321 Says:
Feb 26, 2012 - I can't believe it... has it really been 3 years? Oh the memories. I feel so old
TheVanillaDude Says:
Mar 4, 2012 - Just liked this video with my new account! Last one was with my old account 3 years ago
Adisdastheoriginal Says:
Mar 22, 2012 - Please release your songs on spotify! please!
lolbanaan123 Says:
Apr 8, 2012 - Aww yeahhh more gnomes! :D
sford605 Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - Great song. Greetings from Guild Wars.
Ninja9607 Says:
Apr 17, 2012 - sad thing is the only reason they call it winters veil is to be culturally sensitive fuck jews,muslims and other culturesbut i still think you religions are important
constazius Says:
Apr 22, 2012 - Aww. Cranius makes me to a proud alliance player. Thats so much for great vids.
cam3081 Says:
May 3, 2012 - By far a classic to me, I am and shall remain listening to this every year when winter veil strikes near.
Cinderbloom Says:
May 10, 2012 - This continues to be impressive work. Hope you soon come up with another video.
CaptainDope Says:
May 12, 2012 - How the hell can such a epic song only have 236K views after having been out for almost 4 years?
Theheartslove Says:
Dec 17, 2011 - Agreed. Mybrother needs to learn this.