Tune of the Week: Xmas Time is Hear
Alvin and The Chipmunks was an audio gimmick that has proven to stand the test of time. Ross Bagdasarian experimented with speeding up vocal tracks for the novelty hit “Witch Doctor” and parlayed this success with the creation of a three part harmony group of anthropomorphized rodents. This venture has proved profitable well into the 21st century. Here is an approximation of what the original Chipmunks’ voices sounded like. Also: Santa Claus is not real! Happy Holidaze!