Sorry I have been so scarce. In May this year I was offered a full-time job and it is HECTIC! It is a fintech startup run by three young guys, full of go and ambition. It is good to see how it is done, though, and how success can be achieved through hard work, grit, and perseverance.
I am sure I am one of the few people who had the blessing of being offered full-time employment during this tough time and I am most grateful but my free time has been seriously curtailed and most of it has been spent maintaining my YouTube following.
Anyway, Liz Petty sent me these beautiful lyrics a few days ago and I finally got to writing the music and putting them down.
The Style is JJSHUFL.STY (Laid Back Country Shuffle w/ Aco). I didn't do much to the Band-in-a-Box bed except add a 12 string guitar, a bit of EQ, and some volume envelopes.
V1 we’re not traveling away from home we’ll be gathering around our phones we’re not going to holiday shows we’ll be watching them remote alone
C it’s not the same this Christmas it’s not the same as Christmas past it’s not the same this Christmas but Christmas love is in our grasp
V1 we’re not shopping at those crowded malls we’re not eating out in dining halls we’re not dancing at big Christmas balls we’re staying inside our own four walls
C it’s not the same this Christmas it’s not the same as Christmas past it’s not the same this Christmas but Christmas love is in our grasp
B all across the world we know changes are keeping people close to home giving us more time to think and reflect on what we took for granted and on love.. love we can’t forget
C it’s not the same this Christmas it’s not the same as Christmas past it’s not the same this Christmas but Christmas love is in our grasp
Great vocal as usual, with some really cool harmonies. A contemporary twist on a Christmas song, capturing the downside of our current environment in a way that still gives us some hope that love, family and friends can overcome and have a great holiday nonetheless. Good stuff!
Joanne, nice modern take on a pandemic holiday song. I liked the unexpected chord A and then the minor. Well done. Good lyrics,vocals, arrangement and production. Happy Holidays to to you and yours. Stay safe, Tom
I enjoyed this one! You have a clear voice which carries and communicates. The song is beautiful, with a sparkle of innocence (at least to my ears). The message fits the time we are now facing, of course - and is, in its own way, inspirational. A great listen!
Pretty song Joanne!! First Xmas song I've seen on the forum this year. Really pretty melody and you sang it wonderfully......harmonies are tight and sweet! Take care. Greg
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