A tribute to the Christmas songs of old with a modern twist. Eclectic, yet familiar and bursting with cheer and nostalgia. Bruno Major meets Theo Katzman meets Stevie Wonder.
lyrics
Oh, the countdown's on, it happens every year
Hang the lights and check the wishes of those near
And the spirit touches every sleepy little town
I hope old Nick can hold it down
Hear the carollers singing
Don't it just make you want to join in?
It's really coming down, I think we'll be snowed in
What a shame, I was so looking forward to working!
Yes, we'll make the best - let's start a film and brew some tea
There's no place that I'd rather be
I really feel it now
Wintertime is back in the grande north!
I feel it in the air
Something special comes this time of year
It's that good ol' fashioned cheer
I really feel it now
Wintertime is back in the grande north!
The world looks swell, so we won't dwell
On frets of yesteryear
The streets are swallowed, but we won't wallow
With company so dear
Oh, the countdown's on, it happens every year
Trim the tree and check in with those ones held dear
Let the spirit take you out of your old sleepy town
And see the beauty all around
You'll feel it in the air
Something special comes this time of year
It's that good ol' fashioned cheer
credits
released November 26, 2021
Written, performed, recorded, and mixed by Max Hopkins
Additional Vocal tracking by Phenix Warren at Alta Sound
Additional mixing by Jon Martin
Guitar by Joel Matthew Gray
Bass by Richard Charlton
Additional choir voices: Ava Wild, Ildiko Barraclough, Naomi Derksen, Nicole Warren, Olivia Whitaker
Mastered by Jon Martin
Intricacy and intimacy realized in versatile arrangements featuring thoughtful nature-driven lyrics and an affinity for engaging listeners through passionate delivery.
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