This recording of Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, and Punch Brothers is from a concert that featured in a concert inspired by the Coen Brothers’ film, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis‘. Inside Llewyn Davis was a movie about disappointment. Not necessarily a disappointing movie, but intentionally bleak. De-romanticising a romanticised setting in …
Back to normal Sunday Songs. Here’s promises, from Matt Papa and Matt Boswell. Which means thoughtful lyrics and a singable melody. Among the additional composers is Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson who feature with CityAlight. Which means additionally thoughtful lyrics and a more singable melody. yay. The lyrics: 1: I can always call you father …
January 5 is the twelfth (and final) day of Christmas; the day before Epiphany. Wassail is part of the observance, perhaps an incorporation of outside cultural elements turned into a time of blessing and shared celebration. (Though not too much) So Cornish Wassail by Kate Rusby is a fitting place to finish this version of …
January 4 is the eleventh day of Christmas. This one seems to be about remembering a variety of saints by whoever’s local. This rendition of The Wexford Carol is nicely sung by Katherine Jenkins. I’ve never sung this song, but if we had the right accompaniment it could be fun.
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