While preparing for the end of the semester, my friend Jocelyn and I have been listening to this song on repeat for the past week and a half. "Love Came Down At Christmas" by Jars of Clay tries to redefine what a Christmas song actually is. Holiday songs do not have to be fraught with a thousand musicians and flooded with voices in order to be a classic. Jars created this little ditty. It is very simple and humble. No organ or jingle bells necessary. The small instrumental break with a John Mayer-esque electic guitar subtley flaunts that a Christmas does not need to be complicated in order to be a great holiday symphony.
Jars of Clay used simplicity through the melody. Coldplay uses classicality through the actual production of the song. Here is an intimate, charming cover of "Last Christmas" by four talented ol' chaps.
Title: "Musical Simplicity For Christmas" in Dutch
In My Head: Coldplay's cover of "2000 Miles" by The Pretenders
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hey!
ummmmm how HOT are Jars of Clay honestly. not what they look like, what they SOUND like and their message.
GREAT SONGS.
except for my eternal opinion on how Martin's voice will ALWAYS sound drunk to me.
blog = SUPER c-o-o-l.
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