Tag: holiday music

  • Hudson Lights #BlogTour and Giveaway

    Hudson Lights #BlogTour and Giveaway







    Hudson Lights

    Composed of 4 vocal artists from the Rocky Mountains, Hudson Lights creates a fresh fusion of contemporary pop and jazz like you’ve never heard before! World-class harmonies and consummate showmanship make this an unforgettable music experience. Equal parts thrilling, inspiring, and effortlessly charming, Hudson Lights brings a classy edge back to mainstream pop.

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    HUDSON LIGHTS will release their self-titled debut album November 12, 2013. They released a single, “Good to Me”, on iTunes in September.

    The group is composed of four male vocal artists from around the country: McKay Crockett, Keith Evans, Joseph Moore and Ross Welch. Together they create a fresh fusion of contemporary pop and jazz music.
    The upbeat album features classic covers of legends like Frank Sinatra and The Beatles. They also have several original songs.

    Bob Ahlander, director of music at Shadow Mountain Records, says “Hudson Lights fills a void in the music scene.”

    They have already had some notable performances. They debuted at the Marriot Center during the BYU Women’s Conference Concert in May, and placed 2nd in a contest to open for Kelly Clarkson at the STADIUM OF FIRE in June.
    On November 22nd they’ll perform for a crowd of 10,000 as part of Deseret Book’s “Time Out for Women” event at the Maverik Center. Tickets are available here.

     

    My Review: Ever since I popped in this new CD I have been in love with the beautiful voices coming through my speakers. I rarely buy CD’s these days, but it seems right before the Holidays are my favorite time to discover new music. Sometimes when the stress of my life – crazy kids, running errands all over, cleaning house every 5 minutes – I just need something to add a little fun and carefree to my day. Hudson Lights has been doing that for me. Even while I’m still going and doing, having it in the background makes everything seem better. 
    Just take a listen for yourself!
     

    “Call Me Maybe”



    Tour Giveaway 

     $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

    Ends 11/24/13 

  • Top 5 LDS Songs and a Giveaway!

    Top 5 LDS Songs and a Giveaway!

    Music sets the mood in the Home

    I love listening to music throughout the day. Either from my Pandora account or CD’s I’ve collected throughout the years. Music can turn a rough day into a bearable day, and a good day into a Great Day!  Especially if you’re listening to the right kind of music.
    A lot of the music I listen to is LDS themed. (Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).  The language is clean, the words uplifting, and the spirit it brings into your home really does make the day better.

    My Top 5 Favorite LDS Music Songs

    1. Window to His Love by Julie De Azevedo
    2. Michelle by Julie De Azevedo
    3. Consider the Lilies
    4. I Feel My Savior’s Love
    5. Anything by The Piano Guys

    New LDS Music Store

    yourldsmusicstore.com is a new online store for all LDS music.  I’ve been browsing around their site, and really love the selection of music they have. I hope they continue to add more, as some of my favorites are yet to be found on there.
    They have many free downloads as well as albums you can purchase and download to your computer. 

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    Rhoades CookBook Giveaway

    Giveaway Extended through the Weekend!
     
    With the Launch of their new website, YourLDSMusic store is giving away a Rhoades Home Baked Cookbook here on Home Maid Simple
    Home Baked Cookbook - Softcover
     
    All you have to do is comment here with your Favorite Christmas Song, and best email to contact!
    Giveaway is open to US residents. Ends on 12/16 at midnight.
    Winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond.
     
    
  • Il Volo: We Are Love. Music for the Holidays {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}

    Il Volo: We Are Love. Music for the Holidays {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}

    Music for the Holidays

    I love this time of year. Have I mentioned that? It is one of my most favorite seasons, because of the feeling of love and caring in the air. There is a special kind of feeling around the holidays, most describe as the “Christmas Spirit”.
    I start getting the feeling about the beginning of October and it lasts through to the New Year.  One way I like to indulge in the Christmas Spirit, is by listening to music. Not just your ordinary radio station music, but music with a meaning.  We all know the classic Christmas songs, and I think everyone can get into the spirit with these songs playing.  I like to add more classical music as well this time of year, and other vocalists. 

    Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

    Did anyone watch the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center this year? I love watching this program every year, but this year I only caught a little bit of it. It’s not just any Christmas Tree Lighting, there is live music and an overwhelming feeling of the Spirit of Christmas. You can’t help but feel joy watching this program.  Anyone know where I can find it online? One year I’d love to attend it in person!
    This year Il Volo, a new Italian teen sensation, performed at the Lighting. I just became acquainted with their music, and it makes me slightly more bummed that I missed them singing. They are a very talented trio of boys.

    Il Volo: We Are Love

    Il Volo just released their 2nd music CD, We Are Love, in November. I have been listening to it weekly as I try to keep the Spirit of Christmas in our home.  These boys really do have some amazing talent. It doesn’t matter that I don’t understand their Italian, I do understand the feeling of love and joy behind their music.  
    We Are Love includes Il Volo’s soaring version of the Aerosmith/ Diane Warren hit “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” (“Questo Amore”) along with a new Warren song “I Bring You To My Senses”.  Il Volo also performs a cover version of the U2 Hit “Beautiful Day” and the title cut “We Are Love” both in English. The group’s members are Piero Barone (19), Gianluca Ginoble (17) and Ignazio Boschetto (18).

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    *I received a copy of We Are Love to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.