Music is my Therapy

Song: Ring Out Wild Bells Artist: Croft Family from, A Croft Family Christmas It's the official L A S T D A Y of 2 0 1 6 ! I can't believe it. I can so clearly remember January 2016. It got off to a bit of a rocky start if you'll remember . 2016 has been one of the most difficult years for me to date. I feel like it was a bit of a wasted year. I mean, besides the fact that I got my driver's license (which was by far my biggest achievement to date). Right now, I feel really, really motivated to make a change. To become better. To be happier. To move on. We'll see how long that lasts. I hope you've enjoyed my Christmas Song Advent 2016! I've enjoyed doing it and feel like I've shared a lot of wonderful Christmas music. It's been fun doing it all month long too. I feel like this is the perfect song to truly "ring out" the end of the year. It's a beautiful song. Here's to good wishes for a successful and H A P P Y New Year!! ...

Song(s): The Love is Gone, Bless Us All & A Thankful Heart Artist: From, A Muppets Christmas Carol Watching this classic Christmas movie tonight! I love it!! Best Christmas Carol ever!! The Love is Gone Beautiful but very sad song :( Poor Scrooge!! There was a time when I was sure That you and I were truly one, That our future was forever And would never come undone, And we came so close to be close And thought you cared for me There's distance in your eyes tonight So we're not meant to be. The love is gone, The love is gone, The sweetest dream That we had ever known. The love is gone, The love is gone, I wish you well But I must leave you now alone. There comes a moment in your life Like a window, and you see That your future is there before you And how perfect life would be, But adventures call with unknown voices Pulling you away Be careful or you may regret The choices you made someday When love is gone, When love is gone, The...

Song: I Need A Silent Night Artist: Amy Grant Even though Christmas is over, sometimes we still need to have those moments of silence and peace. A long-time favorite of mine. It isn't Christmas around here without some Amy! I've made the same mistake before Too many malls, too many stores December traffic, Christmas rush It breaks me till I push and shove Children are crying while mothers are trying To photograph Santa and sleigh The shopping and buying and standing forever in line What can I say? I need a silent night, a holy night To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here To end this crazy day with a silent night December comes then disappears Faster and faster every year Did my own mother keep this pace Or was the world a different place? Where people stayed home wishing for snow Watching three channels on their TV Look at us now rushing around Trying to buy Christmas peace I ...

Song: O Come All Ye Faithful Artist: Pentatonix This is such a cool arrangement of a classic Christmas hymn. I love the "African" theme and the choir that joins in! So fun! O come, all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of Angels! O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem Oh, sing, choirs of angels Sing in exultation Oh, come, oh come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of Angels O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem O come, all ye O come, a...

Song: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays Artist: Pentatonix Originally an NSYNC song but Pentatonix's cover is just too much fun! Pentatonix Christmas music is my favorite and will be classics for me for years to come! This song is upbeat, funky and fun! I love it a whole lot! I've included NSYNC's original version below....it's pretty good too ;) Happy Holidays Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays We've been waiting all year for this night And the snow is glistening on the trees outside And all the stockings are hung by the fireside Waiting for Santa to arrive And all the love will show 'Cause everybody knows It's Christmastime and All the kids will see The gifts under the tree It's the best time of the year for the family It's a wonderful feeling Feel the love in the room From the floor to the ceiling It's that time of year Christmastime is here And with the blessings from above God send...

Song: Last Christmas Artist: Wham! This year I have decided to go until the end of D E C E M B E R ! ! I'm still listening to Christmas music until the end of the month (even though the radio stations have all decided to stop playing it). The Christmas spirit is still present and going strong in my heart and home. So, I'm still going to celebrate it! I'm still watch Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music, wearing Christmas sweaters and enjoying this time with friends and family. Apparently the lead singer of this song died this week :( That's too bad. I don't really know much about him, my parents just told me that. I've always liked this song so I've decided to share it today. There was this one year I wanted to hear this song played on the radio so bad!! And it would never be on!! We finally did hear it one day and my dad now forever reminds/teases me about that year whenever we hear this song, haha! Good times. Last Christmas I gave y...

Song: There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas Artist: Perry Como M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! I hope everyone has a BEAUTIFUL, MAGICAL, WONDERFUL and BLESSED C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!! I am THRILLED to say that I woke up to a beautiful WHITE CHRISTMAS t his morning!! So far I've enjoyed looking at a few gifts and eating a delicious Christmas breakfast and now I am preparing to go to church for a beautiful Christmas service. I think it's extremely fitting that Christmas is on a Sunday this year. It will help bring the true meaning of Christmas into my heart and home. Presents are wonderful and fun but the Savior is the true meaning of the Season. This is not the end of "Christmas".... I hope to make the spirit of Christmas last all year. To be a little kinder, serve more, think of my Savior more and find joy in giving. Because that's what Christmas is really all about. I feel so blessed and grat...

Song: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Artist: Josh Groban M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S E V E ! ! ! I can't believe it's Christmas! It's really here! I feel happy and excited! I feel peaceful and calm. I am enjoying spending time with my family and participating in traditions and doing lots of delicious holiday baking (we're all going to be F A T ! ). I feel like I've been able to do a lot of wonderful and fun Christmas activities and check a lot of things off my "Christmas list." It feels nice to have all my shopping done. Now it's just time to celebrate! I hope everyone can enjoy this beautiful, magical time of year. And will remember the true reason we celebrate. Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on, our troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days...

Song: Holly Jolly Christmas Artist: Burl Ives CHRISTMAS IS IN TWO DAYS!!! IT'S THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE!!! IT'S CHRISTMAS ADAM!! ;) HOW DID WE GET HERE!?!? I'M SO EXCITED!!! Soooo in honor of the last 2 days leading up to  C H R I S T M A S  here is a perfect little tune to listen to while preparing for or while in the midst of your holiday celebrations. I hope your Christmas is jolly and bright! Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow but have a cup of cheer Have a holly, jolly Christmas; And when you walk down the street Say Hello to friends you know and everyone you meet Oh ho the mistletoe hung where you can see; Somebody waits for you; Kiss her once for me. Have a holly jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year! M E R R Y  C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! #LIGHTtheWORLD . "In 25 ways. Over 25 days."

Song: Jingle Bell Rock Artist: Bobby Helms A classic Christmas song for this week of Christmas! And one I've been hearing frequently on the radio. "That's the jingle bell rooooock!"  Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing in bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and Prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time It's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling beat That's the jingle bell rock Jingle bell jingle bell jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancer and Prancer in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time it's the right t...

Song: The First Noel Artist: Pentatonix A beautiful cover of a beautiful song. My family and I went caroling to a few friends and neighbors tonight and this is one of the songs we sang. My sister played the song on her guitar and it was truly a beautiful moment and memory we will all remember. There are truly so many gorgeous and wonderful versions of this Christmas hymn that I had to post a few extras down below....enjoy all of them!! Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Noel, Noel, No...

Song: Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella Artist: Croft Family from A Croft Family Christmas I think this song is beautiful. I've never really listened to it before this year, but in the past week or so I've heard it about twice and decided to share it during my "Musical Christmas Advent" :) Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella Bring a torch, come swiftly and run Christ is born, Tell the folk of the village Jesus is sleeping in His cradle Ah, ah, beautiful is the Mother Ah, ah, beautiful is her Son Hasten now, good folk of the village Hasten now, the Christ Child to see You will find Him asleep in the manger Quietly come and whisper softly Hush, hush, peacefully now He slumbers Hush, hush, peacefully now He sleeps M E R R Y  C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! #LIGHTtheWORLD . "In 25 ways. Over 25 days."

Song: Stories & As Long As There's Christmas Artist: From, Beauty and the Beast and the Enchanted Christmas I watched an old childhood favorite film of mine today, Beauty and the Beast and the Enchanted Christmas . Ah, the memories! The music in this movie is wonderful in my opinion so I wanted to share my two favorite songs. Enjoy! When I get to know him We'll find more things to say One day I will reach him There has to be a way Everyone needs someone He must need someone, too When I get to know him better Here's what I will do I'll read him stories From picture books All filled with wonder Magic worlds where The impossible Becomes the everyday We'll find a mountaintop And some moonbeams To sit under I'll lead because I know the way So much to discover I do it all the time I could live inside bright pages Where the words all rhyme We will slay the dragons That still follow him around And he'll smile, yes he'll smil...

Song: The Most Beautiful Story That's Ever Been Told Artist: Sally DeFord H A P P Y W E E K B E F O R E C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! Can you believe Christmas is almost here!?!? In O N E W E E K from T O D A Y it will be C H R I S T M A S D A Y ! ! ! I can't wait!! And I am thrilled it falls on a Sunday this year! I have been trying to remember and ponder the true meaning of Christmas this year and the fact that Christmas will be on a Sunday is just too perfect. I first heard this song in a Shaytards vlog two years ago! I loved it. I looked up the song and found this version. The words are so beautiful and ring so true. The birth of our Savior is a gift. The story of that First Christmas night, in Bethlehem, with the humble shepherds and stable, Mary and Joseph, the host of Angels, the wise-men three all come to worship the new-born King. It warms my heart. It never gets old and it truly is the most beautiful story. I remember Colette (the woman in the Shaytards vlog wh...

Song: You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch Artist: From, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas I L O V E the book and cartoon movie of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!   (I also like the movie with Jim Carrey because it brings back memories from my childhood, I loved it!). It is a holiday classic for me. I actually just bought the book yesterday! I have wanted it for years and was finally able to read it today. I am a huge fan of Dr. Seuss and his make-believe world and crazy-impressive rhymes. I can't wait to one day have children of my own and read them this classic story and watch the movie with them. This song is just silly and fun and a Christmas favorite of mine :) You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a cactus, You're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch. You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel . You're a monster, Mr. Grinch. Your heart's an empty hole. Your brain is full of spiders. You...

Song: Christmastime Artist: Michael W. Smith Another great song I heard during Christmas Under the Stars yesterday. I loved the melody and message of this song. So happy and jolly! Definetly has that "Christmastime" feeling to it ;) The joy, anticipation and excitement the holidays bring. M e r r y C h r i s t m a s ! ! Ring Christmas bells Ring them loud with the message bringing Peace on the earth Tidings of good cheer Come carolers Come and join with the angels singing Joy to the world Christmas time is here again Children gather around and listen You'll hear the sound Of angels filling the sky Telling everyone Christmas time is here Ring Christmas bells Ring them loud with the message bringing Peace on the earth Tidings of good cheer Come carolers Come and join with the angels singing Joy to the world Christmas time is here again Loved ones close to our hearts and strangers in lands afar Together share in the joy Emmanuel To t...

Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem Artist: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Jordan Smith I watched Christmas Under the Stars today featuring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Jordan Smith. It was a true Christmas treat! I enjoyed every minute of the beautiful Christmas songs that were performed. My absolute favorite though was the finale song that all three performers sang together, a medley of O Little Town of Bethlehem/Emmanuel . It is B E A U T I F U L ! It's a fun, upbeat rendition that was so much fun to watch and listen to! I absolutely L O V E the way they sing O Little Town of Bethlehem. I've been listening to this song on repeat and had to share it for today's Christmas song. Enjoy! Oh little town of Bethlehem , How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. How silently The wondrous gift is given S...

Song: Carol of the Bells Artist: Peter Hollens feat. Vocal Point , BYU Men's Choir and One Voice Children's Choir This song is awesome! Especially when it's done vocally! Pentatonix has a really awesome version of this song but today I want to highlight Peter's because it's new and features a bunch of awesome, LDS guest singers on it and with all of those voices combined it just sounds so amazing! Beautiful, captivating job! So creative and wonderful! I love it!!! Hark! how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say , "Throw cares away." Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling One seems to hear Words of good cheer From ev'rywhere Filling the air Oh how they pound , Raising the sound , O'er hill and dale , Telling their tale , Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Chris...

Song(s): We're A Couple of Misfits and There's Always Tomorrow Artist: From, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies! It's such a classic!! These songs make me smile and remind me of my childhood. I feel like I can relate to both too, lol. I feel like a Misfit half the time and I find great comfort in the fact that tomorrow is always a new day, free of mistakes (fun fact: I used to have a blog named after this song because I loved it so much, haha. That was a loooong time ago). These songs are fun and silly and warm my heart. Enjoy! We're a couple of misfits We're a couple of misfits What's the matter with misfits? That's where we fit in! We're not daffy and dilly Don't go 'round willy nilly Seems to us kinda silly That we don't fit in. We may be different from the rest Who decides the test Of what is really best? We're a couple of misfits We're a couple of misfits What's ...

Song: Homeless (Like the Christ Child Was) Artist: Michael McLean's, The Forgotten Carols One of my favorites from The Forgotten Carols . I had really wanted to see the play this year....but it just didn't work out. Oh well, there's always next year I guess. I really like the words in this song. It has a good message about centering our lives on Christ. And when we do that, we will always have a place to belong, regardless of our current, physical circumstances. "We are not homeless, homeless.....for in His love there is a home."  Homeless, Homeless Like the Christ child was Homeless, Homeless But there is hope because He came down to earth to lead us He vowed He'd never leave us Homeless, Homeless For in His love there is a home Oh so Homeless, Homeless Was His humble birth He was Homeless, Homeless And still He changed the earth Nothing kept His heart from giving Most of His life was living Homeless, Homeless He showed i...

Song: Some Children See Him Artist: James Taylor I really wanted to post Santino Fontana's version of this song when he sang it with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their Christmas concert in 2014, but alas. It's not on youtube :( I liked this video with the beautiful pictures of Jesus. I heard this song for the first time when I attended the Mormon Tabernacle Coir and Orchestra Christmas Concert: Keep Christmas With You  back in 2014 (I can't believe it was that long ago!) and fell absolutely in love with it! It really made me think for the first time that people of different nationalities probably do picture Jesus looking more like them; their skin color, eye shape, etc. I had never thought of that before and I think that is a beautiful and sweet thing. This song is just so tender and touches my heart so deeply. I love it. Some children see Him lily white, The baby Jesus born this night. Some children see Him lily white, With tresses soft and fair. Some chi...