Today we feature Nsync’s “I Don’t Wanna Spend One More Christmas Without You” (2012). Modulation around 2:35.
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Backstreet Boys | Christmas Time
Today’s feature is The Backstreet Boys “Christmas Time” (1997). Modulation(around 3:00. Enjoy!!
Peter Hollens | Little Drummer Boy
Today we go back to Peter Hollens with “Little Drummer Boy,” a beautiful 2016 arrangement with TWO modulations, around 1:25 and 2:30. Enjoy!
The Tenors | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Today we feature The Tenors singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (2017). 3:05 is the sweet spot. Enjoy!
Peter Hollens | Mary, Did You Know
Happy Monday! We kick off this week with Peter Hollens singing “Mary, Did You Know” (2015), with an exquisite key change around 1:37. Enjoy!
Destiny’s Child | Silent Night
It’s Friday! We close our first week with the Destiny’s Child rendition of “Silent Night” (2002), featuring Beyonce and introduced by none other than Oprah! There is a key change around 1:40, but this is really all over the map in terms of harmony, so you should watch the whole thing.
Leslie Odom, Jr. | The First Noel
Today we feature Leslie Odom Jr. singing “The First Noel” (key change around 2:09). His Xmas album featuring this song is quickly becoming one of my favorites — I highly recommend you check out the whole thing.
Let It Snow (from “Glee”)
Today we feature “Let it Snow” (2011) from Glee, which sneaks in a key change right at the end (around 2:00). But the whole video is great. Enjoy!
Vox: The Secret Chord that Makes Christmas Songs Christmas-y
As a little added bonus today, here is a video from Vox about what makes Christmas songs Christmas-y. I agree with their view in principle, but while they classify “the” Christmas chord as a iib5, I tend to think of it more is a iv(add6). Curious to know your thoughts!
Norman Hutchins | Go Tell It On the Mountain
We start off the holiday season with Go Tell It On The Mountain, performed by Norman Hutchins and Co (2001). Pay particular attention around 2:30, but this whole rendition is righteous! Enjoy!!
