Rejoice!
“Christmas In Our Hearts,” a yuletide ballad by Kevin I., is truly a gift of song that will keep on giving as his annual anthem for the holidays.
The single, Kevin’s first-ever Christmas melody, was released Tuesday (Nov. 4). It surely will bring a tingle to your ears, a glow in your heart, and merriment to your feelings.
The pleasure and treasure are in Kevin’s voice – warm, cozy, embracing, engaging – and the tune soars with shimmering and joyous tidings of the season. It’s actually a sweet contemporary/pop love song, composed by Lance Jyo and Galen Takushi, with a precious theme of unity and goodwill, a natural for Mele Kalikimaka sentiment.
Recorded in October at David Kauahikaua’s home studio in Kailua, the single is blessed with a simple and precise premise — that cherishing Christmas as “the time to be with the ones you love,” and advocates global bonding and togetherness without mentioning the word “peace.” It’s like the aloha spirit with a holiday spin: hold hands, smile, hug, and flash a merry “shaka” sign.
And in supporting roles, Jyo and jazz singer Rachel Gonzales provide valuable and comforting background vocal harmonies.
The single follows the August-September release of Kevin’s adored five-song “My Continuum” EP, laden with romantic and heart-tugging ballads showcasing the singer’s first recording in four decades. “Christmas In Our Hearts” is a natural sister (or brother, if you prefer) to the earlier album; it seems to have the same genes of goodness, goodwill and graciousness.
The release of “Christmas In Our Hearts” marks a personal milestone for Kevin, who achieved his career goals this year – singing and releasing both his ambitious EP and this eloquent original Christmas tune. You’ll recognize a winner when you hear it and you’ll welcome the song’s warmth with beaucoup hugs. So, add a third element to Kevin’s mission accomplishments – having recording producer Jyo as a collaborator and the wish-maker with the magic wand to make it all happen. Could he possibly be Santa Claus?
And that’s Show Biz…
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