Ho ho ho ! or should we say Ooooo, Ooooo, Ooooo for 'THE THREE GHOSTS'. What a FABULOUS Christmas Lights Switch on Show we created and produced for Cheltenham BID this year. Were you getting on down with Lady G, smooth Mr P or the super cool Spectre C? The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future in a totally new and original adaption of A Christmas Carol.
Join in with the Three Ghosts as they rap with Mr Scrooge and the fantastic Youth Choir singing, 'This is Christmas' . Hit the play arrow, then scroll down to see the lyrics and sing along with the chorus.
Music written and composed by our Director Tim Mountain and Dave Jean-Pierre of Evenlode Films and Productions.
Teaser iphone footage from the show in the next video link .... we're currently editing the footage which will be out very soon.
The Three Ghosts 'This is Christmas'
LADY G - Christmas past
It was turbulent heart break, but a very long time ago
Why would you let it dull the light within your glow
Scrooge you are the brightest spark that anyone could choose to know
And now your heart is colder than those falling flakes of snow
A life time has passed since those seeds were sewn
Can’t recognise the person that blossomed from the sorrow
Events transpired, an evolution followed
Scrooge
A domino effect left me swallowed by the shadows
Lady G
Opened up the curtains staring in a solo show
A leading role in centre stage up there on your own
Looking at your past self through a frosted window
Scrooge
The journey back to that wealth is so far from a stones throw
Lady G
Awareness of your former strength that this vision bestows
May be hard reflecting on but do not loose your hope
The path in life we choose to tread is not a one way road
It’s up to you to pick the way you travel in tomorrow
Scrooge
Just tell me is it too late for me to take control?
Be the former man I was, pick up my moral code
LADY G
Well that’s up to you my friend if you desire to grow
First you must listen to truths from two more ghosts…
Mr P - Christmas present
You have so much more than most and that is plain to see
Enormous house, expensive car, jetting overseas
More than you could ever spend for as as long as you breathe
Enough to never work a day! A vast amount of money
But looking at your wealth and status something came to me
What are these possessions worth if your truly unhappy?
No one there to share it with, this life is not care free
Scrooge
Suffering with aching heart though comfortable financially
Mr P
All the jewels within this world won’t stop you feeling lonely
Trinkets made of gold and gems could never keep you company
You can’t buy the piece that’s missing if we’re speaking honestly
Scrooge
I crave the warmth of other souls, I totally agree
Mr P
Ebenezer Scrooge the man who can’t forget what could have been
He paid the fee to own it all yet he’s still feeling empty
Yes your old and grey but if your willing possibility
To make a change then change itself could buy into this story
Scrooge
I cant turn the pages back! My history is sealed
Tell me is it to late? What have you foreseen?
Mr P
I can’t tell you that my friend but instead I’ll steer
You to a vision of your future from the other ghost that’s here…
SPECTRE C
Whistling at the window hear the freezing winds of truth
I don’t really have to tell you how this could end up for you
Past and present paint a picture of their point of view
And through the coming years the loneliness just grew
Climbing like it’s ivy over all of your pursuits
It’s rare to ever hear the words Ebenezer Scrooge
Except to say “that rich man that no one really knew”-
Lady G
But ninety nine percent of times the name is met with “who”-
Mr P
A cold shade of blue forever summing up the mood
A solitary gilded cage would be an overview
But the futures yours to live in any way you choose
So if you were to change your ways, tell us what you’d do
Scrooge
What, you mean it’s not to late and I could start anew?
SPECTRE C
You can’t live again my friend but your times far from through
Scrooge
Well in that case I’ll implement these changes overdue
SPECTRE C
You can change whats coming up in any way your wanting to
Scrooge
First off I must reconnect with family and friends
Tell them that my longing for them truly knows no end
Plan a feast for every one that’s wanting to attend
Rebuilding the bridges that I burned and try to make amends
Tell everyone they’re welcome in with olive branch extended
Show them that this transformation in me is authentic
Spend my money meaningfully, buy myself contentment
By bringing all together making sure they feel excepted
Remembering the meaning that this seasons representing
Spending time with one another, nothing that’s expensive
Yes I’ll buy the presents but that’s just a tiny segment
Of what it takes to create Christmas cheer that is so splendid
In reality I see it’s family and friendship
It’s the love we share around the table.. pure affection
That makes this holiday so joyful and truly tremendous
The message is enjoy your company this merry Christmas!
Choir
This time of the year think
Of the hungry and homeless
Good will to all Kin
This is Christmas
Giving and Friendship
Family’s left with
Moments to cherish
This is Christmas
The Three Ghosts is an Original Production by Evenlode
Credits:
Director: Tim Mountain
Producer and Script Writer: Catherine Mountain
Composers: Tim Mountain, Dave Jean-Pierre
Voice Overs: Dave Jean-Pierre, Ally Bennett
Presenters: Dominic Cotter, Nicky Price BBC Radio Gloucestershire
Choir Director: Rachael Bowen
Choir: Cheltenham Youth Choir
Father Christmas: Father Christmas
Sponsors: Cheltenham BID
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