The Willing - Christmas With You
Rock, Vocal Rock, Classic Rock
Chicago, United States
Overall Impression: The Willing deliver a gorgeous contemporary Christmas ballad, with their release of "Christmas With You." Elegantly textured vocal harmonies fill out a strikingly sophisticated arrangement on this timeless track that feels like it could be from nearly any era. "Christmas With You" tugs on the heartstrings by invoking that special nostalgia reserved for the holidays, that resides deep inside of all of us. Compelling melody, wistful lyrics, and a stirring performance make The Willing's "Christmas With You" more than deserving of a spot on any holiday playlist, and should delight listeners for many years to come.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, solid mix. Absolutely brilliant arrangement, particularly in the vocal harmonies. Great melody, unpredictable yet beautiful. Vintage pop structure that should aid in its longevity. The metallic percussion and strings really give this track that distinctive Christmas sheen. Some really nice little piano flourishes and fills that add wonderful color. Classic, intimate lyrical content that should engage listeners. Overall, just a fantastic piece of song craft that certainly should stand the test of time. Amazing work, by everyone involved.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Christmas Music, Pop, Traditional Pop, Jazz/Pop, Adult Contemporary, Easy Listening
Artist target suggestions: Neil Diamond, Michael Bolton, Perry Como, Barry Manilow, Burt Bacharach, Peabo Bryson, Robbie Williams, Neil Sedaka, Christopher Cross, Al Jarreau, Michael Buble
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers