46 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!
Pre-order A Kylie Christmas here (Amazon UK)
Read my ode to a very Kylie Christmas here
And so the countdown to A Kylie Christmas continues - not only has Ms Minogue dazzled with her album cover artwork, she's teased and tantalised with some preview music that proved her Christmas album is going to be one for the ages. Just 4 days before the full release of said album, Kylie has decided to release one of the most anticipated songs on the collection - her cover of Yaz's Only You, presented here as a duet with James Corden. First off, kudos to whoever designed the cover for the promotion because it's as exquisite as the music James and Kylie sing together. It perfectly encapsulates the glamour and opulence of the project whilst definitely showcasing the fun side of the season. It also gives the Kylie Christmas releases a cohesive visual theme that is as elegant and seductive as that perfectly wrapped gift under the tree. It's this elegance that infuses the duet version of Only You. What's most lovely about it is that it is sung with a radiant sincerity that the lyrics of the song deserve. No hamming it up or audible winks to the camera, James and Kylie are perfectly in sync with their story of a sweetly yearning couple, longing for things that may now be out of their reach. The synths of the original are replaced by a fragile yet resonant piano riff that really accentuates the glorious nature of Vince Clarke's melody. Delicate chimes are added that make the music feel as intricate and exquisite as each snowflake falling from the sky. Kylie and James both give understated vocals that give a dignified gravitas to the tender, romantic lyrics. There's a dreamlike, ethereal quality to the song that works wonderfully for the pensive, reflective emotions that both James and Kylie imbue their singing with. That middle 8 feels like them grasping onto the memories, the missed opportunities and the hope that is as tangible as the strings the gently usher in the final moments of this stunning piece of music. Producer, Steve Anderson has ably demonstrated his skills at teasing every nuanced sentiment from the lyrics and music and guiding his performers to stellar new heights. Breathtaking.
Come back Friday for a full review of A Kylie Christmas. I can't wait :)
**Ghosts of Christmas Past**
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