7/29/26

Holiday Music in July

  Alone at Xmas – Heartracer

Slow‑tempo but rhythmically busy synth‑pop with tenor vocals. A bittersweet holiday track blending loneliness, longing, and magical electro‑pop shimmer. Themes of a naïve boy, a poor person, and mutual need (“You need me but I need you more”) 


 C’mon C’mon Rudolf – Tom Ciurczak

Rock‑driven Christmas track with male vocals. A humorous intervention with Rudolf, who’s been spending too much time at the watering hole. Encouraging him to step aside for a younger buck — then a shift toward empowerment (“Rudolf dig down deep inside… turn on that red light”).

Reiner the Rhinestone Reindeer -- Phoebe Legere

bling bling bling, Reiner was bullied. He loved to dress up. And one year Santa had him and his bling lead the reindeer! EDM. Female vocal.


 My Mother’s Menorah – Judy Kaye

Theatrical piano and soprano vocal in a minor key. A deeply emotional piece about lighting the menorah with her children and retelling the story of her mother bringing her menorah to the new world at age 12 — the only thing she carried with her. Strong generational resonance, emotional Hanukkah storytelling, mother‑child moments. 

 Season of Light – John Roy Zat


Country‑folk with guitar picking. A joyful reflection on the year, celebrating togetherness, giving, remembering those in need, and holiday traditions (candy, presents, gatherings, tree decoration). Warm Americana holiday energy. 


 Today and All the New Year – Dan Berggren

Today and All the New Year | Dan Berggren

Acoustic folk with tambourine, inspired by “Greensleeves.” Updated lyrics for the New Year focusing on harmony, diversity, and good deeds. A tenor vocal with supporting harmonies. hopeful, reflective, traditional, warm.


Ave Maria — Aeone / Stephen Melillo  (We have this available, also, as an instrumental)

A timeless sacred piece — depending on the version you’re including, it typically carries classical vocals, orchestral or piano accompaniment, and deep emotional resonance. Ideal for solemn, spiritual, or transcendent holiday scenes. 

A soft, ethereal alto vocal reminiscent of Clannad or Eva Cassidy, supported by classical orchestra. New‑age serenity meets sacred tradition.