Finally, something I’ve always dreamed of – my very first christmas special! Come along with me as we celebrate holiday cheer with my family and friends. grab some cookies and hot cocoa and settle in for some of my favourite songs off my new album ‘songs for christmas’
– Christina Perri
The music of Christina Perri has featured here more than twice as much as any other female music artist. It will come as no surprise to anyone who has followed my blog that Perri is my favourite female music artist and balladeer. Perri will always deliver a brilliant catch phrase and / or intonation of a word which just makes my heart melt. I find it impossible not to get lost in Perri land.
Last year she launched her California Christmas special which features two Christmas songs I am enamoured with. The first: her very own penned Christmas song called Christmas Dream and the second Marshmallow World written in 1949 and performed by Bing Crosby. Christina is self effacing and lighthearted as she welcomes us into her gorgeous home. Her vocals here are coolly soulful. Her ability to shape a ‘new’ sound with her instinctive inflections or raising the octave despite the overall ‘tranquil’ and resolute tone is something to behold.
The special includes playful ribbing by her husband Paul Costabile; who you may remember appeared in the last ‘merry-go-round’ scene of Perri’s legendary Evergone track with their eldest daughter Carmella Stanley. Yesterday’s XMAS launch also includes Carmella’s 1 year – old sister Pixie Rose; who was the focus of Perri’s spectacular nursery song – Pixie Dust. Once again Christina Perri’s guitarist and back-up singer Johnny Hanson is there to solidify her music sanctuary along with her other ‘favourite person’ Emily Frost on keys and backup.
Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁🎄☃️
Reference:
1. Marshmallow World – Wikipedia
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I guess I’m breaking my holiday hiatus, at least for today. This is an all-around lovely clip to watch. I have to say Christina Perri comes across as very likeable. Her vocals are great as well!
That’s nice of you to breach your holiday to write here about Perri’s Christmas special. I’m elated you like her so much. I’ve always found her voice and music like a warm blanket. I never get tired of listening to her and I listen ALOTT!