'Tis the Soundtrack

Kevin Williams
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The podcast dedicated to digging deep and bringing you the merriest of music all year long.

  1. The History of the Christmas Album: Part 2

    JAN 26

    The History of the Christmas Album: Part 2

    We're back with our first episode of 2026 and our next episode in our The History of the Christmas Album series! In this episode we look at the early days of recorded music, including the first format war between Thomas Edison's wax cylinders and Emile Berliner's shellac discs. Music in this episode:Sleigh Ride Party - The Edison Male QuartetteChristmas Time Seems Years and Years Away - Manuel RomainPaul Whiteman and his Orchestra - Parade of the Wooden SoldiersThe Vincent Lopez Orchestra - ToylandShchedryk - Bel Canto Choir VilniusChristmas Chimes - Chris Chapman Also Mentioned in this episode:The Great 78 ProjectUniversity of California Santa Barbara: Discography of American Historical Recordings'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

    20 min
  2. Christmas Podcast Day 2025: Fishbone It's a Wonderful Life EP

    11/01/2025

    Christmas Podcast Day 2025: Fishbone It's a Wonderful Life EP

    Happy Christmas Podcast Day! In this episode we're celebrating Christmas Podcast Day by taking a look at the band Fishbone and their 1987 EP "It's a Wonderful Life". Check out more Christmas Podcast Day episode from more Christmas Podcasts at https://christmaspodcasts.com Fishbone - It's a Wonderful Life (1987)It's a Wonderful Life (Gonna Have a Good Time)Slick Nick, You Devil YouIrationJust Call Me ScroogeOther music in this episode:Into the Unknown - The Blasting Company (Over the Garden Wall Soundtrack)World Map - Final Fantasy Tactics OSTParty At Ground Zero - FishboneSunless Saturday - FishboneShakey Ground - FishboneHellhounds On My Trail - FishboneMy Name Is Mud - PrimusSwim - FishboneJamaica Ska - Fishbone & Annette Funicello 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

    19 min
  3. Merry Mixtapes: Alonso Duralde - Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas

    10/04/2025

    Merry Mixtapes: Alonso Duralde - Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas

    A big holiday hug to Alonso for participating in the latest episode of our Merry Mixtapes series! To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website. Check out Alonso's podcasts at:Linoleum KnifeMaximum FilmBreakfast All DayDeck The Hallmark Follow Alonso at:@aduralde on Bluesky@alonso.duralde on Instagram@DxAxTREE on Instagram (Holiday Decorations with Dave White)Purchase Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas at:Powell's BooksBarnes & NobleHoliday Music of Christmas CinemaWhite Christmas - Bing Crosby (Holiday Inn)Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland (Meet Me in St. Louis)The Bells of St. Mary's - BOne More Sleep Til Christmas,” Kermit the Frog – The Muppet Christmas Caroing Crosby (The Bells of St. Mary's)Silver Bells - Bob Hope (The Lemon Drop Kid)The Holly and the Ivy - Choir of King's College Cambridge (The Holly and the Ivy)Snow - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Trudy Stevens (White Christmas)Hooray for Santa Claus - Milton DeLugg (Santa Claus Conquers the Martians)Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown? - Nina (van Pallandt) (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)I Like Life (Reprise)/Father Christmas (Reprise)/Thank You Very Much (Reprise)/A Christmas Carol (Reprise) – Scrooge (1970)Hazy Shade of Winter - The Bangles (Less Than Zero)Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Annie Lennox & Rev. Al Green (Scrooged)Main Title - John Williams (Home Alone)One More Sleep Til Christmas - Kermit the Frog (The Muppet Christmas Carol)What’s This? - Danny Elfman (The Nightmare Before Christmas)Baby It’s Cold Outside - Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone (Elf)Christmas Everywhere - Fran Alexandre (Christmas, Again)White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes (Love the Coopers)It’s That Time of Year - Marli Siu (Anna and the Apocalypse)This Day - Justin Cornwell & Sharon Rose (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey)All I Need Is a Miracle - Mike + the Mechanics (Spencer)That Christmas Mornin’ Feeling - Will Ferrell and the cast of Spirited (Spirited)Medley - The Swingle Singers (The Holdovers)The Point of No Return - Gene McDaniels (Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point) Other music in this episode:Shake Hands With Santa Claus - Louis PrimaWhite Winter Hymnal - PentatonixWhite Winter Hymnal - Kim WildeBringin' Back Christmas - Ryan Reynolds (Spirited) Listen to Alonso's Mixtape on:YouTubeTidal 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music ("Krampus Workshop") is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 38m
  4. The History of the Christmas Album: Part 1

    08/10/2025

    The History of the Christmas Album: Part 1

    We took a break in July, but are back with the first episode of a new series: The History of the Christmas Album. In this series we'll look at the evolution of the Christmas album, from the start of recorded music (and even a bit earlier) to streaming. In this episode we look at the rise and fall of sheet music in the run up to the advent of recorded music. Music in this episode:Ring the Bell of Christmas Morn - Harmony Mixed QuartetteGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Champion QuartetteAway in a Manger - The Peter Pan CaroleersHere We Come A-Caroling - Ray Bloch, his Choir and OrchestraChristmas Time Seems Years and Years Away - Manuel RomainVom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her (From Heaven High I Come) - Ernestine Schumann-Heink'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

    12 min
  5. Warped Tour 2025 Christmas Playlist

    06/25/2025

    Warped Tour 2025 Christmas Playlist

    Happy Leon Day! Today Jeff Loftin of The Lost Christmas Podcast and I talk about our favorite Christmas music from bands performing at the 2025 Warped Tour! So lace up your Vans, grab a can of Monster and let's dive into the pit! A giant "Thank you" to Jeff for coming on the episode to talk about Christmas music and reminisce about our post-hardcore youths. You can check out Jeff and his Lost Christmas Podcast at https://lostchristmastpodcast.com. Also check out all of the other fantastic podcasts in the Christmas Podcast Network at https://christmaspodcasts.com/ 2025 Warped Tour Christmas PlaylistRight Where You Want Me to Be - A Day to RememberFool's Holiday - All Time LowI Hate the Holidays - Mat Musto (Blackbear) & Tyler CarterMerry Flippin' Christmas (Happy Freakin' New Year) - Bowling For SoupHoliday - Boys Like GirlsThe Season's Upon Us - Dropkick MurphysAmazing Christmas List Rap - EkohDecember to Forget - Ekoh (feat. Kat Kalling)Christmas Song - Escape the FateIt's a Wonderful Life - FishboneSlick Nick, You Devil You - FishboneSomewhere in My Memory - Four Year StrongNew White Extremity - Glassjaw (Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica)Bedford Falls - Knuckle PuckLast Christmas - MGKLady Rosales - El Mariachi BronxHoliday in the Sun - PennywiseChristmas Won't Be the Same Without You - Plain White T'sMaking Christmas - Rise AgainstI Wish It Was Christmas Today - Senses FailOrdinary Christmas - State ChampsI Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Too! - The Aquabats!Yule Be Sorry - The Almost (Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line, Aaron Gillespie of Underoath)Christmas at 22 - The Wonder YearsThreadbare - The Wonder YearsWhite Christmas - We The KingsBaby It's Cold Outside - We The KingsChristmas Lights - Yellowcard Listen on YouTube Listen on Tidal Other music in this episode:The Rock Show - Bowling for SoupHighschool - Lil LotusHighway Robbery - DE'WAYNE Other Warped Tour 2025 playlists:Washington DCLong Beach, CAOrlando, FL 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

    1h 25m
  6. Disney Holiday Loops: Frontierland

    06/08/2025

    Disney Holiday Loops: Frontierland

    On this episode of 'Tis the Soundtrack, we're continuing our exploration of Disney Holiday Loops by entering the world of yesterday and taking a look at the various holiday loops found in Disneyland's Frontierland. Frontierland (Main) Holiday LoopSleigh Ride - BanjomaniaSilent Night - The Nashville Keyboard SectionA Root'n Toot'n Santa Claus - Tennessee Ernie FordGood King Wenceslas - BanjomaniaChristmas on the Plains - Roy Rogers and Dale EvansLet It Snow! - BanjomaniaSilver Bells - BanjomaniaHere Comes Santa Claus - Gene AutryGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BanjomaniaSanta Is Comin' To Town - BanjomaniaIt Came Upon a Midnight Clear - The Nashville Keyboard SectionIt's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas - BanjomaniaI Saw Three Ships - BanjomaniaChristmas Carols by the Old Corral - Tex RitterParade of the Wooden Soldiers - BanjomaniaListen on YouTubeListen on Tidal Pioneer Mercantile Holiday Video LoopJust a Toy - Babes in ToylandSnow Snows - Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearSleigh Ride - Larry Groce from the Disney Family Christmas CollectionThat Christmas Feeling - Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!Donald Duck conducting "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - Mickey Mouse ClubhouseRing in the Season - Olaf's Frozen AdventureHere Comes Santa Claus - Larry Groce from the Disney Family Christmas CollectionAs Long As There's Christmas - Belle's Enchanted ChristmasThe Best Christmas Of All - Disney Very Merry Christmas SongsJingle Bells - Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearIt Feels Like Christmas - The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Twelve Days of Christmas - Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of ChristmasWhen We're Together - Olaf's Frozen AdventureMake Me Look Good - Mickey's Twice Upon A ChristmasThe Way We Do Navidad - Elena of AvalorDeck the Halls - Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of ChristmasWhat's This? - The Nightmare Before ChristmasListen on YouTube Rivers of America Holiday LoopJingle Bells - New Birth Brass BandLet It Snow - Magnolia JazzbandSilent Night - Allen ToussaintSanta Second Line - New Birth Brass BandPlease Come Home For Christmas - Aaron NevilleHere Comes Santa Claus - Lars Edegran & His Santa Claus RevelersGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Lars Edegran & His Santa Claus RevelersSilver Bells - Magnolia JazzbandJingle Bells - Travelin' LightI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Magnolia JazzbandChristmas in New Orleans - James AndrewSilent Night - The Dixieland Ramblers & Michael BennettLouisiana Christmas Day - Aaron NevilleWinter Wonderland - Allen ToussaintListen on YouTubeListen on TidalFrontierland Holiday Loop (Ranch Remix)Listen on YouTubeListen on Tidal Unofficial Rancho Del Zocalo Holiday LoopListen on YouTube History of Frontierland:The Sweep Spot Podcast: Disneyland's Frontierland Details, History and MoreUp the Waterfall Podcast: The Early History of FrontierlandRandomland - Disneyland Time Travel: Frontierland in the 1950s! Music in this episode:God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BanjomaniaFestival of Fools - Alan Menken and Stephen SchwartzBlazing Saddles (Signature / Main Title) - Frankie LaineDon't Fence Me In - (Various Artists) The Greatest Cowboy Songs EverParade of the Wooden Soldiers - BanjomaniaDeck the Halls / It Came Upon a Midnight Clear / We Three Kings (Medley) - BanjomaniaSanta Claus Is Comin' to Town - BanjomaniaDeck the Halls - The Trail BandWater Lily - Kevin MacLeodChristmas Cowboy Style - Michael Martin MurpheyRainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog (from The Muppet Movie)What's This? - Danny Elfman (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)Jingle Bells - Billy Hill and the Hillbillies (video from DisneyGeekCom)Anything Goes - BanjomaniaSilent Night – The Dixieland Ramblers & Michael BennettChristmas In New Orleans - James AndrewsFrosty the Snowman - Jambalaya Jazz Band (video from billisa)We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Romantic Guitar Master 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music "Krampus Workshop" and featured music "Water Lily" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary. Pioneer Mercantile photo by Loren Javier on Flickr

    23 min
  7. Easter Special: Here Comes Peter Cottontail and Golden Records

    04/20/2025

    Easter Special: Here Comes Peter Cottontail and Golden Records

    Happy Easter! In this episode of 'Tis the Soundtrack, we take a look at the history of the song, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" and Golden Records. Commercials in this episode:Target "Love is in the Air" (2025)Walmart "FlexinWithGram" (2023)Walmart "Easter" (2009)Walmart "Easter Joy" (2015) Music in this episode:Here Comes Peter Cottontail - Gene AutryLove is in the Air - John Paul YoungTops Drop - Fat PatFrosty the Snowman - Gene AutryHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Mervin ShinerHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Danny KayeScuffy the Tugboat - Alec Wilder & Gilbert MackHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, The Sandpipers, Mitch Miller OrchestraAstro Boy Theme - Cosmic RangersHere Comes Peter Cottontail - The KiboomersHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Heinsight Media Metal CoversHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Lisa Loeb and The Holllow Trees Also mentioned:Here Comes Peter Cottontail (Special) - Totally Rad Christmas Podcast 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    14 min
  8. Merry Mixtapes: Tim Babb - Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast

    03/20/2025

    Merry Mixtapes: Tim Babb - Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast

    A giant "Thank you" to Tim for participating in the latest episode of our Merry Mixtapes series! There is also a video-enhanced version of this podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bj1_s8VNH6s To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website. You can check out Tim and the Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast at https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com. Holiday Music of Disneyland at Christmastimeit's a small world HOLIDAY (soundtrack)Believe... In Holiday Magic (fireworks show)A Christmas Fantasy Parade (soundtrack)Sleigh Ride - BanjomaniaMedley: Hark! The Herald Angles Sing/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Joy To The World - Disneyland's Christmas Brass (now the Dickens Yuletide Brass Band)Jingle Bell Rock - Hollyridge StringsThe Country Bear Christmas Special (soundtrack) Listen to the YouTube playlist of Tim's mixtape here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9v9tCeivE_zA4cGgdfV6wMoDGAYIYs-I Note: Tim's 5th track, the Disneyland Christmas Brass Medley is not available on YouTube, so I substituted a video of the current Dickens Yuletide Brass Band playing a selection of Christmas songs. 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music ("Krampus Workshop") is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    53 min
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The podcast dedicated to digging deep and bringing you the merriest of music all year long.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Williams
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
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