Not all festive records are equal. Some focus on uplifting the listeners, others on celebrating poignancy and its heartwarming energy. ‘Now Christmas Can Begin’ perfectly fits the latter case; penned by Mariele – a collaboration between soprano Ailsa McIntosh and songwriter Graeme Park – the song will likely resonate with a lot of listeners out there, especially at a moment where reckoning and personal reflection are heightened phenomena.
Built on luscious orchestral tones, ‘Now Christmas Can Begin’ moves rather slowly, yet with intention and charisma. Guided by McIntosh’s hypnotising and evocative vocals, the song focuses on the purifying potential of the Christmas season, able to bring people together in a meaningful way. It also marks a crucial moment for Park, being the first song he managed to write after the death of his mother in 2020.
Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Now Christmas Can Begin’, the English pair explains: “It’s a song of nostalgia, of memories of Christmases past, shared with those no longer with us, with a message to relive those memories, to treasure and keep those memories alive because they are the greatest Christmas gift.”
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