Naturally that is the Wunder wonder that all this nice word spender, (Dieter, Georg, Mick, Scott etcettera) can write so interesting words, replays.

It will become a very good evening in Bournemouth soon.

greetings Haselmaus

Thank you for your invitation. I’ve been 3 times to the USA – I stayed in Ann Arbor, Michigan – it’s a very lovely place. Would not consider moving to the States for some reason, though.

To Nina – higher or lower key is very relative, you know. The original begins in Bb major and progresses through several transitions. I think Hollie will begin in D or Es or F – these tonalities are very suitable for a ballad.

Now, I’m leaving you. I’m going to place a bet on today’s games of the Champions League. I wish every bit of success to the English teams.

We are just back from Bali, we didnt realise the song name had been announced, I promise you, it won’t sound anything like Faith Hill.( Although i think Faith Hills version is lovely) Hollie sings the song in a completely different key (guess if its going to be higher or lower!).She sings the song more like a beautiful choir girl, perfect we feel for christmas. There won’t be any pop music heading your way from Hollie just yet.

Nina X
PS Mandy you are brilliant, Thankyou

First of all I am terribly sorry for having been needlessly harsh in my opinion on the song. Must have had a bad moment. I’ve just given it another listen and here is what I think:

Though it won’t become my favourite Christmas song I think the refrain is catchy (I did hum it while under the shower – which proves my initial impression was wrong). The way it’s performed it fits a film perfectly. And, Carmen, I like Faith Hill’s voice – it’s dense and warm. It was the arrangement that was not quite up to my liking.

With another, more light-spirited arrangement, the song may shine. I guess this is the Song Hollie has recorded with the choir.

My question as to why she is going to attack the charts with a pop song remains. Perhaps there are no classical songs dedicated to Christmas – at least I can’t think of a one – and the traditional songs like ‘Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht’ and ‘O, Tannen Baum’ are worn out. We will wait & see what will happen.

Georgi