Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Matt Wertz - Snow Globe (Acoustic)


2 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE!!

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Other than the fact that I have missed out on playing this song for the last seven Christmases, I don't mind discovering Matt Wertz's festive gem, Snow Globe (in a new acoustic format) several years after its initial release. After all, a holiday song is for life not just the Yuletide period it is released in. The new strumming guitar accompaniment was the first time I'd heard any version of this song - and the magic and hopeful whimsy of the lyrics are served well by such an intimate setting. Matt sings about wishing to escape the rigours of every day realism by wishing himself into a world as picturesque and enchanting as the titular snow globe. With vivid descriptive lyrics that bring this winter wonderland to life, Matt sings with such a charming longing that you can't help but be swayed to his way of thinking - Snow Globe is the top travel destination for the holiday season and beyond. His vocal guides the buoyant melody so that the chorus embeds itself in your brain as you are soon singing along with unfettered glee. Of course when checking out the original studio version I was equally smitten by the dreamy backing vocals, sweeping strings and lilting piano chords. It's Christmas morning every day whichever version you listen to. Essential listening to make your spirits merry and bright.

(Do check out Matt's 2012 album of the same name - a collection of 13 songs equally as delightful that lets you immerse yourself in the wonders of Yule)...

**Ghosts of Christmas past**
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