As I browsed the daily news headlines, this caught my eye. I’m always a sucker for a good cover; make it a Christmas tune and I’m totally sold. To make it even better, he’s Canadian! Sean Quigley’s video of a classic Christmas carol went viral within a week of posting it online. I can definitely understand why it has had over a million views in less than a month. What also caught my eye was that, at 16 years old, Sean recognizes the true meaning of Christmas; one thing that many of us have lost sight of.
Since it’s Christmas Eve, I couldn’t think of a better song to post than the Little Drummer Boy. It seems as though the true meaning of Christmas has been lost in all our commercialism. This song reminds us of what Christmas really means (aside from the birth of Jesus of course…). As Sean put it in an interview, it’s about a boy who hears of the birth of Jesus. While he has no gifts or money for the newborn, he does have the gift of his drumming. Although it seems that the gift is small, it’s more than enough. The song reminds us that we don’t need all the luxuries in life. It shows us that we should cherish the things we do possess. Although the little boy in the song had nothing to offer, he still offered the one thing that he did have. This Christmas season, take a step back from your hectic life, spend some quality time with your family, give up some time or donate to help those less fortunate.
Merry Christmas!
-B.
Here’s another version of Believe. Just for my partner in crime and her love for Queen B…Beyonce…I guess you could say it’s bringing two voices/artists we love together into one :p
This performance was from the 77th Academy Awards. The song was nominated for Best Original Song alongside:
Vois sur ton chemin from Les Choristes (I highly recommend this film)
Learn to Be Lonely from Phantom of the Opera
Accidentally in Love from Shrek 2
Al otro lado del Rio from The Motorcycle Diaries (winner)
-B.
It’s been a week, but since exams are done, back with another Christmas track. Straying from the classic tunes, this song is definitely one of my modern Christmas favourites. From one of my favourite Christmas time movies, Polar Express, the song and the movie reminds us to never stop believing. It reminds us that as we grow older, no matter how our lives are challenged and changed, there is always a gleam of hope. While in the context of the movie, the meaning of believe is regarding remembering what made Christmas a magical time as a child (ie Santa), I think it also reminds us to garner the true spirit of Christmas rather than get caught up in what has become of this holiday.
Song: Believe by Josh Groban
…Did I mention that it’s also sung by one of my favourite artists?
-B.
PREP & LANDING! :) A must-see during the holiday season. The adorable little elves and characters are so happy making. Here is Santa Claus is Comin to Town by A Rocket to the Moon. Enjoy!
-K.
On a fun. roll tonight.
Yet another reason why these guys are so amazing. Nate, Andrew and Jack just make acoustic tracks look effortless. Signs of exceptional artists, I think. We Are Young ft. the vocal talents of Janelle Monáe is the band’s first single from their forthcoming sophomore album, Some Nights, due out Feb.21. This track was released in September. I can barely contain my excitement about hearing the rest of the album. After their first album, Aim & Ignite, and hearing this track, I have high hopes for this new album. Wouldn’t expect anything less from these guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq2ekIMMYXA
this is the original audio track. which one do you prefer?
As always, enjoy! :)
-B.
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