Category: Henry

Whitney Houston | Joy to the World

As always, we kick off the holiday season with Whitney Houston‘s inimitable cover of “Joy To The World,” originally recorded for the 1996 film The Preacher’s Wife. This arrangement hits the mark in every way — there are key changes at 0:43, 1:48, 2:22, 3:00 and 3:12, as well as a false ending at 3:37.

Tower of Power | Hark the Herald Angels Sing

The California-based R&B/funk band Tower of Power released their first holiday album, It’s Christmas, earlier this year. The record features covers of classic songs and two original tunes as well. “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” the fourth track, begins in G and modulates up to A at 2:05

for King & Country (feat. Gabby Barrett) | Go Tell It On the Mountain

The Christian pop duo for King & Country, comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, released their first holiday album, A Drummer Boy Christmas, in 2021. “Go Tell it On The Mountain” features guest vocalist Gabby Barrett. The track begins in Eb and modulates up to F at 2:18.

Clay Aiken | Do You Hear What I Hear

“I always just feel more at home in the music and the sounds of the ’60s and the ’70s, and there’s so much great Christmas music that was made in those times. That’s what this album especially is about, ” singer Clay Aiken said in an interview with NPR about his latest holiday album, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, which as released this year.

“Do You Hear What I Hear” begins in D and modulates up to E at 2:58. There is another abrupt shift to B at 3:25.