Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town…On Guitar
We so greatly enjoy the young, fresh talents that are out there. Here’s a video of a young guitar player with some serious skills named Gabriella Quevedo performing Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town:
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Drive Thru Christmas Caroling
Here’s a fun video that is actually getting a little criticism online because the music appears to be dubbed over the action. But is that the point? The music is fun, the idea is fun and the reactions look spontaneous enough to us. Lighten up, it’s Christmas. Here’s the premise — pull up to your […]
Bryce Romney Sings Jesus is Alive
A growing chorus of Christmas messaging is emerging from this Christmas season — artists are declaring their love for Jesus Christ. None is doing it more originally than Bryce Romney, a name unknown to most but whose voice is growing in familiarity as one of many with BYU Vocal Point. In this first video Romney […]
Archuleta and Pacheco Perform The Prayer
David Archuleta continues on his own musical road and the results cannot be more terrific. The sweet-toned tenor pairs up with Nathan Pacheco in this new release version of The Prayer, a sublime duet also too sacred to watch. The connections to Christmas are as subtle as the symbols of Christmas in this video — […]
Frankincense
They came from distant lands, these kings and wanderers following a star. With them they packed precious gifts fit for a King: gold, myrrh and frankincense. We know what gold is and we know that myrrh was considered then to be an ointment of great value in the lands of the desert. But what is […]
Peter Hollens’ Soaring Version of Mary Did You Know
YouTube star Peter Hollens, who is famous for singing with himself in amazing harmonies, does his oft-requested version of Mary Did You Know? in this new video out today. Mary Did You Know? is an amazing piece of Christmas music. It is totally contemporary, the lyrics to it being written in 1984 by Mark Lowry, […]
Silent Night with Radiant Beams from BYU Vocal Point
Great music is nothing less than great storytelling. If that is true, the stories of Christmas are rich with harmony and unforgettable melody. They pierce the heart and make lasting impressions on the mind. Of all the great songs of Christmas few are as worshipful and heartfelt as Silent Night. Originally written for guitar, Silent […]
What it Means to Have a White Christmas
As the days steadily march towards Christmas weathermen and prognosticators take center stage to predict — or not — a “white Christmas”. In Ohio they are saying the 2nd half of December will be too warm for much of a chance of snow on the ground come Christmas Day. In Detroit they are saying there […]
Lindsey Stirling Plays an Anonymous Hallelujah
This is not the Lindsey Stirling we were looking for this Christmas. Blue-haired and looking like anyone but Lindsey Stirling the YouTube mega-star took to a subway platform with violin in hand and with the tiniest of Nativities on display she performed a wonderful and largely ignored rendition of Hallelujah. Her tearful message at the […]
The Only Acceptable Use of Justin Bieber Christmas Music
A family of 8 – or more, hard to tell — from Utah puts out a Christmas dance video to the same Justin Bieber song every year. This year’s edition for whatever reason has gone viral. You gotta give them props for their spirit:
Tips for Keeping Santa Special
In the spirit of St. Nicholas Day (December 6th) we offer a few suggestions for keeping the magic of Santa alive. The figure of Santa Claus holds a special place in the heart of anyone who loves Christmas. Belief is not measured in wanting Santa to bring things — belief is embracing the love and […]
