Music Videos

This father-daughter duet of “What Christmas Means to Me” by Mat and Savanna Shaw may have you dancing while you’re baking cookies, wrapping gifts, or doing whatever it is that feels like Christmas to you!

The father and daughter that began uploading videos during the COVID-19 pandemic is going strong long after the shutdowns have been lifted and the terror of that period has subsided. And that’s a great thing because these two are wonderfully talented and a joy to listen to!

With chunky multi-colored lights strung about, Mat and Savanna appear in a large, rustic shed or garage with five incredible musicians to sing this peppy tune about all the things that represent Christmas. The lyrics list about a dozen, but the real message seems to be that Christmas just brings about joy—a childlike excitement and wonder! 

See if these images mentioned in the song’s lyrics resonate with you:

Let's deck the halls with holly
Sing sweet Silent Night
Fill the tree with angel hair
And pretty, pretty lights

Mat and Savanna began singing by themselves from their home in Utah. This video has them in another setting with a whole band. It’s fun to watch Savanna in her red herringbone suit bounce around with Dad in his denim. 

At 2:05, look out! The trumpet takes the lead with a jammin’ solo, and then the saxophonist does his at 3:08 before the two share the floor to show off their chops together and end the song. Mat comes back in front of the whole group to offer a Merry Christmas wish and his appreciation to their supporters and the musicians behind him. Savanna says that making the video was a “blast,” and it is certainly a blast to watch!

The song describes the Christmas feeling as follows: “Even though I love ya madly, It seems I love you more.” We love Mat and Savanna more all the time. Thank you for making beautiful, positive music! 

Here’s to simply loving more this Christmas season!

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11

Use the address below to enjoy the entire song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpYqE_1Q208

John Winskell and Wintersting

Terry Blackwood Remind Me Dear Lord

The foretelling of the birth of Jesus from the Old Testament

This might be one of the most beloved and classic Christmas songs that focuses on the angels and their encounter the night Christ was born. It gives us an idea of what a holy sight it was to God’s angels. 

The rendition of the ‘It Came Upon a Midnight Clear’ duet by The Hound & The Fox is one song you will treasure. It is peaceful and magical, with a Christmas folk sound. Their performance included a beautiful snowy landscape with this lovely husband and wife duo expecting another child. 

The couple, Reilly and McKenzie Zamber, hail from Oregon, and they are passionate about music. They write and create their own, plus cover their favorites.

On their YouTube page, they wrote, “We love to create our own versions of songs that inspire us, and we LOVE to write and share our own originals as well. We are passionate about the visuals and the stories that accompany our music, and we hope that you can see that in our videos.” 

The Fox and The Hound put their unique folk sound and creative instrumental abilities into the cover of ‘It Came Upon A Midnight Clear’, and the result is phenomenal. It will be your new favorite rendition of the song that was originally produced by Edmund H. Sears in 1849. Edmund based the hymn on the Bible verse Luke 2:14. 

“It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold:‘Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heaven’s all-gracious King.’The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.”

It is by far one of my favorite songs that gets my heart and spirit into the Christmas mood by reminding me of what unfolded on that holy, precious night. I hope you enjoyed this beautiful performance as much as I did. 

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men,” Luke 2:14.

Put your hands up and get ready to sing along to ‘The Elf Song,’ and a new music video by Crowder! It’s fun. It’s catchy. It’s playful and upbeat. 

I imagine you’ll find yourself singing along on your way to work or, perhaps like most in this joyful season, gift shopping. This is just one of several festive originals recorded on Crowder's 14-track holiday album, 'Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas.’

The song honors Santa’s working-class tiny people of the North Pole in a cheeky way to fight for the rights of Santa’s itty bitty, pointy-toed helpers. 

With lyrics like, “Every day is a grind. Them elves working six-day weeks, no raise in sight. Santa only pay ‘em cookies when they working that overtime. Gotta make that quota, can’t do it in a 9 to 5.” 

You can’t help but grin and start humming right along!

The new hit song was just released by the Christian band Crowder, and it already is catching the internet by storm with over 93,000 views. The new music video already has hundreds of comments by fans.

One viewer couldn’t help but leave a comment that sums up how you’ll feel watching the music video, “The Elf Song is adorable and fun to listen to. I can’t help but smile from ear to ear. Those precious children having a great time “being kids” was awesome! God bless you, Mr. Crowder.”

This song is likely going to take the world by storm because it is upbeat and catchy, another viewer commented, “Just listened to this song for the first time, and I LOVE it! What a fun and playful song. One I will listen to over and over for many seasons to come. Thank you, Crowder, for all your music.” 

We couldn’t agree more. It is definitely a song that will be played nearly every Christmas season. 

We hope you love this song and add it to your playlist for this blessed, magical Christmas season! 

Most are quite familiar with the old Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” but few have heard it done as it is here by Southern Raised. Take a listen!

There’s a fire, and moments later, the first note lands almost as warm as the flame that burns in front of this talented group—like a rich, creamy, steaming cup of cocoa! Meet Matthew Reith. Born in 1997, he’s the younger brother of the two beauties that sing backup. 

They are Emily, who wears an “E” necklace, and Lindsay, and they do a lot more than provide the “ooo’s”!

At 55 seconds, another log is thrown on the blaze, and the instruments are added. From left to right, a bass, an acoustic guitar, a fiddle, and a banjo are fired up. By the way, that’s Alex playing the banjo. He happens to be married to Emily. He’s a Missouri man, while the others hail from Rogers, Arkansas. All are from the Ozark Mountains and have been making music since they were kids!   

The ladies come together to harmonize for a bit at 1:35, and you might get Soggy Bottom Boys vibes. Or maybe not. The ladies are way prettier than George Clooney’s backup singers, and they are Christian artists rather than criminals or conmen. 

But they do have a bluegrass feel. In fact, Southern Raised describes itself as a group whose work combines classical and Celtic music, Christian country, and bluegrass.

Emily and then Alex impress with solos at 2:00. Then, Emily sings a long, high note that floats Heavenward like the smoke from the fire, and it appears the song might end. 

But, then, the four return with a variety of beats as Matthew sings another verse. The screen goes black, and they are back with another variation! 

They stop at 5:00. The screen goes dark again, and Southern Raised appears one last time to wish viewers “Merry Christmas.” This is one talented and faithful family!   

They bring something special to an old song, blessing it with their gifts and talents. However, the message is the most important, and the message has always been the same. In a nutshell… Rest and be reassured. Our Savior has come!

“Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11

Dino Kartsonakis piano.

A clip from Kumpenstein's Compact Christmas Concert (part of my one-man-band act)
View the full song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJf4bf_RTM

A clip from Kumpenstein's Compact Christmas Concert (part of my one-man-band act). Tells the story of a king and his servant who set out the day after Christmas to bring food and other comforts to a poor man. The servant learns a lesson about walking in the footsteps of the king.
View the full song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXsWH_ln06Q

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Watch Hillsong Worship perform "Crowns".

Walt Wittman is credited with saying, “Keep your face always toward the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you.”

Christians can make that a play on words, like Hillsong Worships song, Look to the Son. The song is the third track on their live album, Let There Be Light. 

The song represents a parallel for many Christians between the sun in the sky and the Son of God. Anyone who steps outside on a bright sunny day knows that facing the sun puts physical shadows behind them. Christians could say that facing the SON puts mental and spiritual shadows behind them. 

The Son that Hillsong refers to in this song is obviously Jesus, the Son of God. 

The video takes place live on the stage at Qudos Bank Arena (formerly Sydney SuperDome) in Australia, where the band originated. The arena has a total seating capacity of around 18,200, and by the looks of it, it is a packed house. 

The video is upbeat and high energy, with twinkling lights all around letting you feel as if you are seated right there at the concert. The stage is in the center of the arena during the video allowing everyone to see and allowing the singers and band members to interact with everyone in attendance. 

The video bounces around from band members to people in the crowd with smiles and hands up in worship. 

The male singer Jonathon Douglass has a big smile and looks comfortable in his jean jacket. He walks the stage carrying the energy with him. At one point he even jumps up in excitement. He gets the crowd involved in clapping and you can hear them collectively singing and lifting up the lyrics.

The female singer, Taya Smith-Gaukrodger, has a very pretty soprano voice which compliments the song's angelic vibe. 

The lyrics in this song are uplifting and joy-inducing. The second verse talks about the physical shadows of life fading into nothing when we look to the Son.

The song finishes out by saying, “No darkness in His endless light.” All of this points to how looking to the Son can help turn our darkest moments to light and bring happiness by focusing on Him instead of our problems. 

Psalms 84:11 says, “For the Lord God is a sun and shield.”

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Watch Hillsong Worship perform "Behold (Then Sings My Soul)".