Tag Archives: music

Because I promised a friend Check back tomorrow for a second bonus as well. Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my favorite films from childhood. I can’t really tell why; every time I watch it, I thrill. I love the … Continue reading →

The light has returned; the Son is born, and joy can be felt once more. I remember  going to midnight mass at church once or twice. This was the song that would be played just after midnight, when it was … Continue reading →

It’s Christmas eve; I’d like to take a moment to deal with a more somber, solemn carol. This “carol” is about waiting in the long dark night for the promise of a morning that seems so far away; it’s an advent song, … Continue reading →

I was going to do a big showdown, Rudolf vs Frosty, today, but I have to confess, if I hear Frosty the Snowman one more flippan time, I’m going to crack. So you get This Christmas instead! It’s a sweet … Continue reading →

I heard this song on the radio this year and had to add it to the list. Despite what youtube would have you believe, this is not Shirley Temple; it’s a little girl named Gayla Peevey, a child star from Ponca … Continue reading →

This one is a request from Kae, a song called Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey: First of all, why does it sound like the song from Sorcerer’s Apprentice? Secondly, my god what the fuck is this?! Unlike Six White Boomers, … Continue reading →

This has long been a favorite carol of mine. I’d no longer say it’s my very favorite, but as a singer, I’m drawn to the power of the vocal line. Even without English (the song was originally French, so I’m going to … Continue reading →

Time for more religious carols! These ones I like because they talk about the story of Jesus from what is, arguably, the most important perspective: That of the common man, touched by the divine but not a vital part of … Continue reading →

This is my brother’s favorite carol; I can see why, as it’s grown on me tremendously over the years. (Last time we discussed it, my favorite was Angels We Have Heard on High, because I loved the soloist melody). Carol … Continue reading →