Weblog & News
Our Big Christmas Playlist
Tis' the Season! Here's our big Christmas Playlist for your enjoyment. After you click on the Youtube Play Button, all our Christmas songs and videos will play one after the other. Merry Christmas and thanks for listening! -- Mary Kay
Can't see or hear it? Want to view the entire playlist? Click here...
About Tom and Mary Kay's Big Christmas Playlist
"Tom and Mary Kay's Big Christmas Playlist" features diverse genre blending that includes versions from Rock 'n Roll to Classical, original compositions, and a distinctive acoustic sound using vocal duets, accordion, acoustic guitar and violin. The playlist also incorporates visual storytelling with animations and artistic backdrops in many videos and evolves annually with new recordings added each year.
This playlist is unique due to its mix of traditional Christmas music, Celtic folk influences, original compositions, and the use of authentic acoustic instrumentation.
Specific Irish music influences in the playlist include:
Traditional Irish Repertoire
The playlist features classic Irish Christmas songs, such as "Christmas in Killarney," which they frequently pair with "Morrison's Jig," a traditional Irish dance tune. Instrumentation: Their arrangements utilize traditional acoustic instruments central to Irish music, including the accordion, Irish bouzouki, and violin (fiddle).
Original Compositions
The collection includes original pieces inspired by Irish themes, such as Mary Kay's beautiful "Bells of Ireland" waltz."
Traditional Song Interpretations
Their performances often emphasize storytelling elements common in Celtic and American folk traditions, especially in the live videos of performances on stage. The duo's holiday work is closely tied to their broader discography, which includes albums like "Ramblin' Irishman" and "In the Moon of Wintertime," and their singles like "White Christmas."
So, put on a Merry Christmas attitude and enjoy the music of "Tom and Mary Kay's Big Christmas Playlist."
