The Catching Zs Band - That's What Christmas is All About
Christian/Gospel
South Carolina, United States
Overall Impression: With Christmas just around the corner, we most definitely need songs such as "That's What Christmas Is All About" to help us get into the spirit of things, and as we've all been through a rather stressful and uncertain time as of late, it's nice to come across a track such as this that has an undeniably uplifting and calming quality to it. The Catching Z's Band have whipped up a resoundingly pleasant listening experience that warms both the heart and spirit in equal measure, and whether it's the solid performances, uplifting melodies, or strong underlying message, there is a lot for a listener to connect with and I'll be honest and say this put me in a marvelous mood for the rest of the day, and for that, I must tip my hat in appreciation!
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics have a definite uplifting quality to them and most definitely help to fill one's heart with that Christmas feeling and sense of peace that we so closely associate with the occasion. Any great Christmas song should be able to bring a sense of calm and ease to the listener, and I believe that "The Catching Zs Band" has certainly accomplished that. Whilst there is a poignant underlying message within the lyrics, there is still a sense of fun and lightheartedness that listeners will find themselves easily engaging with. Overall, the performances are strong and most importantly, filled with a sense of purpose, this is clearly a group of musicians with a shared musical direction and there is a definite strong bond that is felt through the music, which undoubtedly helps reinforce the effectiveness of the performances tenfold. The transitioning between sections, as well as the way in which the various elements of the track have been carefully layered, make for an absorbing arrangement that flows both well and consistently, resulting in a particularly smooth listening experience from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: Lovers of a good uplifting Christmas tune will surely appreciate "That's What Christmas Is All About".
Artist target suggestions: Chris Tomlin, Elevation Worship, Casting Crowns, Lauren Daigle, Lara Neumann, Francesca Battistelli, Aaron Stewart, Daniel Doss, Chris Rice, Unspoken, Matthew West
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.