Tomorrow, Elizabeth Chan's 7th annual Christmas record will arrive. "Best Gift Ever" officially drops October 12. Liz has shared her journey with us and we have shared that journey with her. And because we here at Stubby's are such huge fans, and because she likes us a little bit, too, she has granted us the Exclusive Premiere of one of the songs from "Best Gift Ever". She gave me the choice of any song on the record and I chose "O Holy Night". I felt a little bad about it, too. I mean, here's a woman attempting to write a timeless standard...and I choose a cover of an ancient carol. But let me ask you this. If your favorite food in the whole wide world were macaroni and cheese (hey, it could happen) and you go to a five star restaurant, and they have an exquisite macaroni and cheese on the menu, are you gonna pass on the M&C and order duck? No. You're diving right into that mac and cheese. Don't put a musical buffet before me that includes "O Holy Night" and expect me to pick something else. P.S.--Liz knew I'd pick that one.
Well, my slight feeling of guilt at choosing "O Holy Night" disappeared as soon as I heard it. Elizabeth Chan has made the song entirely her own. The song is 171 years old--almost as old as I am (I keed, I keed; I'm only 160); you'd think that there is nothing you could do that hasn't already been done. Liz says she doesn't want to do covers unless she can make them her own and, on "O Holy Night", she has succeeded. The concept is entirely her's and reflects her feelings about the season. There's the anticipation (Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming), an explosion of glorious splendor, and then...it's over. And, when it's over, you aren't disappointed--you're utterly satisfied--yet you still would like some more. (She also said something about an avocado, but that zipped right over my head.) The arrangement is her's (with a little help from a friend named Dave; cheers, Dave). And it's awesome! Contemporary, reverent, fresh, and awesome! I knew Liz had the voice for this, but I was not expecting such a wonderful arrangement.
Well, my slight feeling of guilt at choosing "O Holy Night" disappeared as soon as I heard it. Elizabeth Chan has made the song entirely her own. The song is 171 years old--almost as old as I am (I keed, I keed; I'm only 160); you'd think that there is nothing you could do that hasn't already been done. Liz says she doesn't want to do covers unless she can make them her own and, on "O Holy Night", she has succeeded. The concept is entirely her's and reflects her feelings about the season. There's the anticipation (Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming), an explosion of glorious splendor, and then...it's over. And, when it's over, you aren't disappointed--you're utterly satisfied--yet you still would like some more. (She also said something about an avocado, but that zipped right over my head.) The arrangement is her's (with a little help from a friend named Dave; cheers, Dave). And it's awesome! Contemporary, reverent, fresh, and awesome! I knew Liz had the voice for this, but I was not expecting such a wonderful arrangement.
Enough, already, Stubby. Where's the song? OK, OK. I understand your impatience. Think of my rambling as being like Christmas; you have to listen to your grandfather talk about walking 5 miles in the snow to get to school (for the hundredth time) before you get to open your presents (it's the cost of admission, so to speak).
Below, you'll find the track list for Elizabeth Chan's "Best Gift Ever". Click on the gift box cover art and you'll be quickly transported to the Land of Christmas where you'll find a private spot reserved for readers of Stubby's House of Christmas, and you'll feast on an exclusive and exquisite serving of macaroni and--I mean "O Holy Night". I'm under the impression this is a limited time only Premiere, so don't dawdle. This is one Christmas gift you should open immediately. And don't forget to say "Thank You". No, not to me. To Liz. She does have a Facebook page, you know; they're good for that sort of thing. And look for "Best Gift Ever" tomorrow (10/12), wherever you get your download on.
Update: The Preview link os no longer active, the album having been released. But we wouldn't want your Christmas stocking to be empty. Listen to "O Holy Night" below.
Below, you'll find the track list for Elizabeth Chan's "Best Gift Ever". Click on the gift box cover art and you'll be quickly transported to the Land of Christmas where you'll find a private spot reserved for readers of Stubby's House of Christmas, and you'll feast on an exclusive and exquisite serving of macaroni and--I mean "O Holy Night". I'm under the impression this is a limited time only Premiere, so don't dawdle. This is one Christmas gift you should open immediately. And don't forget to say "Thank You". No, not to me. To Liz. She does have a Facebook page, you know; they're good for that sort of thing. And look for "Best Gift Ever" tomorrow (10/12), wherever you get your download on.
Update: The Preview link os no longer active, the album having been released. But we wouldn't want your Christmas stocking to be empty. Listen to "O Holy Night" below.
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