Peter Macho - Very Christmas
Rock, Country Rock, Pop
Växjö, Sweden
Overall Impression: I think we all have a special place in our hearts when it comes to the Christmas song, you'd be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn't get that special festive tingle when one comes on, and whether you're even a fan of that very particular type of songwriting or not, it always seems to be able to magically get you in the mood for the season, and having listened to Peter Macho's wonderfully upbeat rocker "Very Christmas", I can say with authority that Peter has managed to capture the magic and sparkle of the time brilliantly. With its animated performances and undeniable catchiness, "Very Christmas" is one of those particular pieces of Christmas-inspired songwriting that has both the melody and sense of spirit needed to reach many a listener's hearts.
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics certainly manage to capture many of the distinct qualities associated with the festive period, and as a result, manage to instantly conjure up that special Christmas feeling effortlessly, combine this with the animated vocal performances and uptempo rhythm, and those energy levels are well and truly raised in no time. I certainly appreciate the attention to detail that's been applied to the arrangement, both filled with variety and blissfully free-flowing in nature, there are some fantastic elements here that heighten the effectiveness of the writing tenfold. For instance, take the way certain parts of the instrumentation are used to create some form of textural and timbral distinction between the song's various sections, some great examples of this would be how the overdriven guitar is used to contrast with the softer acoustic elements and the way the instrumentation is stripped back just before the chorus to allow for a greater sense of flamboyance to be achieved when it eventually kicks in. The writing, performances, and continually adapting nature of the arrangement are always serving up some new nuggets of interest for the listener, resulting in a hearty rock tune filled with personality.
Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely one for the Christmas rock fans and I'm sure it will appease many a Christmas song lover.
Artist target suggestions: Wizzard, Elton Jon, Paul McCartney, Slade, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Boston, Pretenders, Bob Seger, The Kinks, George Harrison, Paul Simon, Traveling Wilburys,
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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 learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.