Today's Video Share: "Blue Christmas" by Brenda Burch

Originally made famous by Elvis Presley, "Blue Christmas," is a holiday classic. Both Brenda and her dad are Elvis fans, so it was a pleasure for Brenda to have her dad (who was a national harmonica champion) play harmonica on her version of the song. Brenda's father recently passed away, but his memory lives on through this video. She's grateful they were able to record this special project together. On January 7, 2022, Brenda is kicking the new year off with a new single called, Big Wide World. An uplifting anthem that passionately conveys living a life inspired by purpose.

Twitter Handle: brenda_burch

Today's Video Share: "The Christmas Song" by Ed and Carol Nicodemi

The Christmas holidays last year were awful. The pandemic was at its peak and the streets of NYC looked like a ghost town. Families didn't get together, except perhaps outdoors to quickly exchange gifts and return to the safety of their own homes. This year...New York City is back! Most everyone is vaccinated, many two or three times! Though not perfect, the streets are once again aglow and filled with people, holiday shopping, eating out at restaurants, meeting up with friends and family. Going to the theatre, the opera, concerts, sporting events...it's all back. People are cooking together, decorating, and feeling a whole lot more human. So Ed and I felt that 'The Christmas Song' would be the best choice for a holiday song video this year, It describes how we 'waited through Spring and Fall; and now we're celebrating a magical return to the Christmas we knew. 'Chestnuts roasting on an open Fire..' Musical comfort food. We are Ed and Carol Nicodemi, a vocal and guitar folk/jazz duo, born and bred in NYC, so this is especially meaningful to us. Follow us on our Nicodemi Soundtrack YouTube Channel, which is growing in leaps and bounds. Check us out at our website, https://edandcarolnicodemi.com and join our mailing list. We wish you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy holiday season.

Twitter Handle: kanary48

Today's Video Share: "My Christmas Wish" by JENNA Nation

My Christmas Wish is a soulful and heartfelt new Christmas song written by award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter JENNA Nation and produced by JUNO winning and Grammy nominated producer Roger Ryan. The song reminds us about the excitement and magic we feel on Christmas as a child as we are "never too old to dream and we're never too old to believe". My Christmas Wish has all of the warmth and comforting elements of a Christmas classic while also bringing a new contemporary take on the Christmas music we all love. The song emphasizes hope and love with the miracle of Christmas, highlighting how we treasure quality time with loved ones, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas, "Let's cherish the gift that togetherness brings, a miracle, My Christmas Wish".

Twitter Handle: thejennanation

Today's Video Share: "Cornerstone" by Pocahontas Reese

After seeing so many in the church fail to uphold the moral standard expected of believers, I took a good look at my life. I wrote this song to encourage me to stay in the word and keep my focus on Jesus. He is the Chief Cornerstone; without Him I am nothing. When I lose my way, He will guide me.
Paul tells us to: Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. FEAR God. Honor the king. With Jesus as my Head, I can do all things...I am a mother of 4 grown sons, 2 daughter-in-laws, and 2 grandsons. I married my college sweetheart 38 years ago and I thank God for this man.

Twitter Handle: LadyPoco2014

Today's Video Share: "Light of the Stable" by The Family Band Humphreys

Originally done by Emmy Lou Harris, Light of the Stable is a classic Christmas song for all to enjoy!

Today's Video Share: "Magic in the Air" by Rick Lineback

Facebook Comments and more...

”A Classic!!”

”My kind of heartfelt Christmas music...thank you!”

”Just love this song…The lyrics, chords, melody, the guitar solo, and even Santa making an appearance. Thanks, Rick.”

”That’s fantastic! Can’t believe that’s not on the radio when they play the 24 hour Christmas music?! All they play on those channels are the old tired worn-out songs. Of course, I still listen to them cause I LOVE Christmas!”

MAGIC IN THE AIR (4:49) - Merry Christmas to you…A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SONG to let your heart open wide to that feeling inside. Composed by Rick Lineback, Performed by World-class Guitarist Peter Sprague-Featuring the lovely, Kate Fuller.

A happy song to uplift, dance, and warm your heart…

A song that puts a smile on your face as there is snow on the ground, people all around… as just a little while ago, I was feeling rather low and then I remembered my dreams!

Let your heart open wide to that feeling inside of joyful sublime as it’s a glorious time because that joy is already here and there is Magic in the Air!

https://www.reverbnation.com/ricklineback
https://www.facebook.com/rick.lineback/videos/323447286167705

Twitter Handle: RichardLineback

Today's Video Share: "Waiting for You" by Sofia Gillani

Sofia Gillani is a singer/songwriter based in London. She is currently working on lots original material. Releasing single by single. Her power, emotion and sheer vocal strength is majestic. She sits comfortably within the pop/soul genre.

https://www.instagram.com/sofia.aneesa.gillani/

https://www.facebook.com/sofiaaneesagillani

Twitter Handle: sofia_gillani

Today's Video Share: "4K Pieces" by Back to the Ocean

Back To The Ocean is a singer-songwriter and a guitarist blessed with a beautiful unique, deep voice and outstanding songwriting ability. Hailed as “Polish sensation” by Mad Music Asylum she seems to redefine indie music with her sound incorporating a wide spectrum of musical genres. Her lyrics focused on personal and social themes paired with catchy melodies and emotional performance engage the audience and leave the trace in their souls. Within 8 years Back To The Ocean released 4 CDs and successfully performed at festivals in Europe, South Korea and the US with many of her songs awarded in international songwriting competitions. The clip shows symbolically the singer's spiritual journey to self-healing.

Today's Video Share: "Guelê Guelê by Roque Ferreira" by Kristen Mather de Andrade

This video tells the story of the songs by Roque Ferreira for album "Clarão" making their way from Brazil to New York. From a typewriter in the North East of Brazil to a studio in Brooklyn - this song made a physical and musical journey into our hearts! The animations are done by artist and bassist Eduardo Belo, and the film was shot in the Brazilian city Paraty by Vitor Hirtsch and in NYC by Alessio Romano.

Twitter Handle: kmdamusic

Today's Video Share: "Gonna Feel It Again" by Mary McGuinness

Mary McGuinness is a Singer-Songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Her voice is a force of nature, at once combining Joni Mitchell’s multi-octave range, the warmth and heart of Karen Carpenter and the earthy purity of Emmylou Harris. “’Gonna Feel It Again’ is what I told myself during the lockdown,” she says. “I just kept reminding myself, life is a cycle. Sometimes you have to push through the dark times, to get to the light on the other side. The good times always come back around.”

Today's Video Share: "Do You Think that I'm A Fool" by Caroline

CAROLINE is a singer with over 600K followers on social media, millions of streams, and has been placed on the most prestigious playlists and radio stations such as New Music Friday and XL 106.7.

"Do You Think That I'm a Fool?" is inspired by Caroline’s struggles with mental, physical illness and toxic relationships. Her eating disorder and chronic illness story has gone extremely viral on Tik Tok with multiple videos getting over 13 million views.

Today's Video Share: "Where You Are" by Lyn_Sey

Lyn_Sey is a sibling duo based in the southern United States. Sis writes the music, sings and does some instrumentation while Bro does the arrangements and production. The group's forte is the collective collaboration of blending old school with modern elements. They enjoy writing a variety of different musical styles. Where You Are is an inspirational ballad written in dedication to a family member in the military. It follows the emotions of being separated from a loved one and doing whatever it takes to get back to them. No matter how far away we are from each other love will prevail.

It was written with a military family member in mind.

Twitter Handle: LynSey10106817

Today's Video Share: "Pa Bailar" by Fedra Barrientos

“Hello, my name is Fedra Barrientos of La Fe Music. I'm an artist based in Peru and USA. This videoclip was made in Peru and it's a project of Cumbia Digital. I make fusion music of urban and Peruvian popular music. I hope you like it!”

Today's Video Share: "Silver Eyes" by LAKOTAH

Silver Eyes is a timeless journey of self-discovery. In the seeking of love eternal, you find it within your very own "Silver Eyes".

Lakotah is a Billboard Charting Recording Artist based in Los Angeles California, who's Alternative Electronic Rock is taking on the world. Lakotah's new single "Silver Eyes" has just been released. This is a deep introspective new track, again produced by Sejo Navajas. Her last single "Pesticide" was intensely rock and received positive reviews. Before that, the single "Hold Me Near" hit the Billboard 200 chart and US-Top-40/AC radio promoted by Howard Rosen Promotions.

Lakotah's politically charged single "Soldier's Song" (4th Street Version) produced by Sejo Navajas, was released in spring of 2016 to International Radio and is featured on the upcoming Refugee Album Relief/Project. Her Electro/ Alt- Rock single "Heaven's Own" (released in the fall of 2015) has been embraced by radio programmers throughout the world and is playing on the radio, across the globe. Finally, Lakotah's EDM/Dance Single "I Feel Your Body" (co-produced by Mickey Oliver/remixed by DJ Kool-A-Shay), reached #7 on the DJ Charts. This EDM/Pop song is still currently playing in clubs.

Lakotah's first Charted Billboard Single Falling was featured in the PBS Special "Baila" which airs nationally in the US.

Lakotah's full-length album The Maker and her new singles are available on all digital outlets, including Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and on her website http://www.lakotahmusic.com. She has produced several videos which can be accessed on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LAKOTAH

Twitter Handle: lakotahmusic

Today's Video Share: "The Game" by Sonia Piasentin

“I am an Italian author of music and lyrics. This piece is sung by Vanna Vendrametto. I believe that the video tells everything I wanted to express with my music ... we humans still have a lot to learn.”

Today's Video Share: "Mister Amity" by Anastasia Rose

This song is about the seasons of love and the unfortunate dissolving of a romantic partnership. The video depicts things in between.

Live performance by Anastasia Rose.

Music Composition & Performance: Anastasia Rose

Audio Recording: Glitter City

Video Director: Maricela Lazcano

Video Editing: Rudy Ruiz

Cast: Anastasia Rose & Eric Pearson

Twitter Handle: anarosemusic

Today's Video Share: "Landon" by Grace Pettis

Grace Pettis is a singer/songwriter from Austin, TX. "Landon" is a song on her new album, Working Woman. "Landon", is a deeply personal, true story-song written as an unabashed apology from the artist to her gay best friend for not being there when he came out right after high school. The Indigo Girls were so behind the song that they agreed to sing on it. Growing-up in a small town in Alabama, Pettis grew up in a homogenous community steeped in a traditional Christian faith. Deconstructing bias with each masterfully poetic lyric, Pettis puts her own youthful, "traditional" values under the microscope, and the result is a transcendently beautiful testament to the power of change, forgiveness, and the inner strength that comes from standing firm in who you are.

Twitter Handle: gracepettis

Today's Video Share: "We Are All Refugees" by Ms Defiance

We Are All Refugees is a song I wrote about a child refugee. Whilst it is not precisely my story, it is nevertheless based on my own experiences as a former child refugee, drawing on the themes of loss and separation amongst others.
The video portrays famous refugees who most people may not know are refugees. Most people think of refugees as outsiders, whereas the reality is that there are many already living and contributing to the societies that they have fled to.
I talk about the song and video in this interview on BBC Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F32C0norrGE
And the story of how me and my family fled Iran is here:
https://imix.org.uk/i-felt-a-hole-in-my-chest-the-whole-two-years-we-were-separated/

Twitter Handle: msdefiance

Today's Video Share: "Exhale" by Madison Mueller

Since 2016, Madison has been releasing music on all the major streaming platforms. Her first single, “Who Am I?” began to gain online and FM radio-play after it’s release, and since then she has been consistently putting out new music each year that has been receiving the same accolades and traction across many different countries around the world.

Exhale is a song that shows that while everything in life may be giving you a hard time, the easiest thing to do is breath. Sometimes I need a little reminder of that, and that's what the song displays.

Twitter Handle: _maddiemueller_

Today's Video Share: "Cheeky" by Donna Hourigan and The Turnaround

This video features the single "Cheeky" from our self titled album of 2020. With her band "The Turnaround" Donna Hourigan teamed up with recent film graduates here in Brisbane Australia to create a fun, engaging video. The song lyrics were inspired by the very cheeky bass riff and the theme for the video came from 4 notes at the beginning of the guitar solo which have a secret agent feel to them. Shot over 3 days and 4 locations in Brisbane the video follows the antics of "Agent D" as she crosses and double crosses her spy handler in a race to save the band!
"Donna Hourigan & The Turnaround" are a Brisbane based band with a fresh, energized take on blues music, drawing on influences from funk, jazz & soul genres. One of the few bands to have both mother & son in the line up!