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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.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir | Deck the Halls

Today we feature the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! Thanks to Gus Connelly for contributing this 2013 video. It really is a modulation fest, starting around 0:45. Enjoy!

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!!

Leslie Odom (feat. PS 22 Chorus) | The First Noel

An extra holiday mod for your Saturday: we won’t mention where the modulation is, because the musicality of this children’s choir is so exemplary and every second of this performance (2017) should be heard. Many thanks to the students and educators of Staten Island, New York’s PS 22!