OK. First and, to me, importantly, the vocals, here, are provided by Mahalia De Perkins. I always what to see the voocalist get a full credit because A) they're the ones you will identify the song with and B) (and pissing off musicians everywhere) vocalists usually have to work a lot harder. Like I said, other musicians don't always see it that way. But I've seen it up close. And you know what? You break your guitar, you go get a new one. What do you do if you break your voice? You get a job at McDonalds, basically.
Stephen Brennan gets the top billing, here, because he wrote the song and provides most of the music. Also in the mix is Niall McLaughlin on bass. "Lonely Christmas Tree" is being offered as a free download via both Soundcloud and Bandcamp in the hopes that some generous souls will donate to Cancer Connect NI. Took me a while to figure out that NI was Northern Ireland. Anyway, here is where you go to donate. Stephen and friends aren't asking for a lot and all the money raised goes straight to Cancer Connect NI on Christmas Eve. A dollar here, a dollar there...it adds up. So don't be a Scrooge.
I'd put "Lonely Christmas Tree" in an Indie Folk Rock vibe, though some might argue the Folk part of that. The Christmas Tree in the title is more of a metaphor for people who may be spending the holidays alone. I could go either way on the song. Musically, I like it well enough. The lyrics are a bit too....something for me. Your mileage will most certainly vary and, in the end, the purpose of the song is to do something for others. And that's not only commendable, it's a part of what Christmas is about.
Stephen Brennan gets the top billing, here, because he wrote the song and provides most of the music. Also in the mix is Niall McLaughlin on bass. "Lonely Christmas Tree" is being offered as a free download via both Soundcloud and Bandcamp in the hopes that some generous souls will donate to Cancer Connect NI. Took me a while to figure out that NI was Northern Ireland. Anyway, here is where you go to donate. Stephen and friends aren't asking for a lot and all the money raised goes straight to Cancer Connect NI on Christmas Eve. A dollar here, a dollar there...it adds up. So don't be a Scrooge.
I'd put "Lonely Christmas Tree" in an Indie Folk Rock vibe, though some might argue the Folk part of that. The Christmas Tree in the title is more of a metaphor for people who may be spending the holidays alone. I could go either way on the song. Musically, I like it well enough. The lyrics are a bit too....something for me. Your mileage will most certainly vary and, in the end, the purpose of the song is to do something for others. And that's not only commendable, it's a part of what Christmas is about.
RSS Feed
