We try to generally keep MotD a politics-free zone, but this is just too good not to share. You have to watch the whole video, but pay particular attention around 1:30 for a modulation by baby wail!
Tag: 2010s
Fantasia | What Christmas Means to Me
Hope everyone had a great Friday. We close this week with “What Christmas Means To Me” (2013) sung by Fantasia (modulation around 1:30). Have a great weekend and Merry Christmas!
NSYNC | I Don’t Wanna Spend One More Christmas Without You
Today we feature Nsync’s “I Don’t Wanna Spend One More Christmas Without You” (2012). Modulation around 2:35.
Vox One | Lullay, Thy Little Tiny Child (The Coventry Carol)
Weekend bonus: Massachusetts-based a capella quintet Vox One delivers a beautiful performance of “Lullay, Thy Little Tiny Child/The Coventry Carol” (2017). Moduation at approximately 1:40, but many other fleeting key-of-the-moment sections, as well as a reversion to the original key.
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!
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!