Candlelight Christmas
Marina Prior · 2013
14 tracks
A warm orchestral embrace of classic holiday tunes infused with Marina Prior's soaring, emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — This track beautifully showcases Prior’s vocal range and emotional depth, transforming a classic into a poignant reflection on nostalgia and togetherness.
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Silent Night — Prior's rendition adds a serene and introspective quality to this beloved carol, highlighting her ability to convey deep emotion through simplicity.
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Happy Xmas (War Is Over) — This cover not only reflects Prior's commitment to social messages but also reinterprets a contemporary classic with her operatic flair, making it stand out on the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The lyrics shift from reflecting on past joys to embracing hope for the future creates a bittersweet tension.
This shift deepens the emotional impact, allowing listeners to connect personal memories with collective hopes during the holiday season.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Santa Baby
- 2 Away in a Manger
- 3 O Little Town of Bethlehem
- 4 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- 5 River
- 6 Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- 7 Little Drummer Boy
- 8 Mary’s Boy Child
- 9 The Coventry Carol
- 10 Silent Night
- 11 O Come All Ye Faithful
- 12 Veni Veni Emmanuel
- 13 Angels We Have Heard on High
- 14 Auld Lang Syne
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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