I can listen to this rendition of O Holy Night by David Phelps over and over again. I struggle to think of any other recording of any song that I like more. It’s not that it’s my favourite song or favourite singer. It’s just that it’s that good a rendition.
I’ve probably mentioned before that I struggle with covetousness when it comes to Mac Powell’s singing voice. That’s enough reason to share Jesus Christ Is Born. I can just listen and not covet. It’s good for me.
I featured a version of Star In The East, also known as Brightest And Best last year. I like the energy of this rendition from sister duo Cassie and Maggie, who I only discovered looking around Bandcamp.
It’s the 21st of December – How To Make Gravy Day. Here’s a recent live recording of Paul Kelly from a channel seven outside broadcast. Some times of year amplify absence. Perhaps these times don’t increase that sense of absence, but they push to the margins that which serves to dull our experience of absences …
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