Carnival

First Take Friday - Episode #66
Carnival
Written by Jonathan Brader

Tale of the Tune:
January 6th is Epiphany, or the date the wise men (aka Magi, or three kings) visited the newborn Jesus. It is also known as 12th night (the 12th night after Jesus’ birth).
 
It also signifies the start of Carnival Season, which culminates on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).  The Carnival season and Mardi Gras are the final days of debauchery  (excessive alcohol, meat, chocolate, pancakes, etc) before Lent. Once midnight hits on Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent begins, which lasts until Easter Sunday.
 
This song is a celebration of Carnival, hence the title of the song. You may notice that this is the first time I've used an electric guitar.  Not sure I like it for the First Take Fridays, but I wanted a different sound than the acoustic for this one. Thankfully, the first rule of the First Take Friday Series is that there are no rules (LOL!).
 
If you’ve never been to New Orleans, I’d highly recommend going. It is a beautiful city.
 
When I can record a studio version of this tune, I hope to have a brass band accompanying me.  It will be pretty sweet.
 
Thank you for watching/listening.
 
Happy Carnival!
 
JB