Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

This month, Duane and Scott discuss "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Songs played in this episode:
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Solo Piano) by Vinheteiro
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Banjo Duet) by Fitzpatrick Media
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Jazz Nutcracker) by Peter Hostage
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Lindsey Stirling
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Reggae) by Is This Love
Sugar Plum Funk by Kid Kasino
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71A — Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Leopold Stokowski & The Philadelphia Orchestra
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood — Celesta Intro by Unknown
Hedwig's Theme (Celesta) by John Williams
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Club Mix) by Betty Booom & Captain Matt
Nutcracker Suite by Brian Setzer Orchestra
Tetris NES — Type 1 Music by Nintendo Entertainment System OST
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For the first episode of 2026, Duane and Scott discuss the song "Mele Kalikimaka".
Here's the documentary called "Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around" that listener Pandy told us about.
These are the two versions that listener Pandy sent us of I Saw Three Ships: The first is from Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band and the second is John Renbourn of Pentangle.
If you'd like to submit versions of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" for our March episode, please use this Google Form.
Versions of "Mele Kalikimaka" played in this episode:
Bing Crosby
Geoff Castellucci
Reel Big Fish
Lambo Lambo Rock
Josh Tatofi
Kacey Musgraves and Zooey Deschanel
Christafari & Kapena
Lucky Jones
Iam Tongi (live)
The Petersens

This is a re upload of a deleted episode.
This was originally uploaded back in Dec 2018, but to due to copywrite claims was taken down by the host provider.

Happy New Year everyone!!
Duane here for a short episode where I reveal the new listener-led concept for Tinsel Tunes 2026.
This listener-led season puts Christmas music fans in control, from song choices to monthly themes and special guest episodes. Your voice helps shape the year ahead.
Google form link for submissions https://forms.gle/j51mso27RKyV36rq9

For the final episode of 2025, Duane and Scott discuss the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". They also reveal the winner of the 2025 song battle.
Check out Santa Duane and give him a follow on the socials:https://www.hawkesbaysanta.nz
Songs played in this episode:
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Holy Rocka Rollaz (Rockabilly)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Jacob Miller & Ray I (Reggae)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Relient K
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Merry Christmas Experience (Ska/Punk)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Blue Wisp Big Band
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Southwell Festival Voices (Traditional)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Celtic Women
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Julian Neel (Barbershop)