If you've been around here long enough, you no doubt know who all my favorite artists are. And one of my very most favorite artists is Swedish singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik. Every year, Sofia gives away a Christmas single to all her fans and 2012 is no different. Some of Sofia's more recent Christmas singles have been a little more pop oriented than the earthy Alt Folk music that originally drew me to her. Don't get me wrong, they're all wonderful--if Sofia is singing, I'm listening--but the more sparse arrangements showcase her beautiful voice so well and, I think, allow for an instant emotional connection to the music. This year, Sofia has given us the best of both worlds. "One Last Wish For Christmas" has the feel of a simple and intimate Indie Folk song while simultaneously being rich, full, and immediately pop accessible. It's sort of Hank Williams meets the Pogues "Fairytale Of New York", but much prettier. The lyrics of lifelong regret contrasted with the bright celebration surrounding are universally relatable. And the words are woven so delicately that you can actually feel yourself in that bubble...so close to something beautiful that you know you will never be able to touch..... It's just wonderful! Sofia Talvik has grown so much as an artist in the past few years. I think she's just now hitting her full stride. And, clearly, the best is yet to come. No better proof of that than "One Last Wish For Christmas". Pick it up for free on Bandcamp. Head to Sofia's web site and sign up for her Christmas calendar (this song is Day 1) and have all kinds of goodies sent directly to your Internet mail box each day from now to Christmas. (I hear there's even a Sami Sirvio Remix of "One Last Wish For Chistmas" coming later this month.) And keep your eyes and ears on this woman; she's too good to miss.
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