Music Video Monday: Gone

We are beginning to get back to normal here at Night Beat HQ. One of the major parts in the return to normalcy is the return of Music Video Monday. And we get a January Thaw at the same time. A double bonus. Without further ado, the first Music Video Monday of 2018.

We begin with New Music from a New Artist. Brooke Robertson (of Duck Dynasty Fame) has thrown her hat into the CCM Ring. She released her debut EP entitled Have My Heart this past Friday and this is the video for the title cut.

Next up we have Plumb (aka Tiffany Arbuckle Lee). She put out an EP this past quarter entitled God Help Me. From the EP, this is the title cut as well.
In an all title cut edition of Music Video Monday we move on to RED. They released GONE. A band which, despite the lyrics of the song, will never "Fade Away". I think they will be here for a while, and when they do hang it up, which I hope is far away in the future, I have no doubt that they will go out with an orchestral bang.
That does it for this edition of Music Video Monday. 2018 is under way. Let's see if we can get a streak going. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.

Unwrapping The Christmas (Jewel) Box

As in Christmas Music, folks. Since Orthodox Christmas is on January 7, I figure I still have got a little time to share my favorite Christmas Tunes from this season. Since there were a bunch of holiday releases, I have decided to keep it to 4.75 or 5 Emeralds. I will begin with those that are

Wise-Men Approved

• CL Carr - Miracle On Christmas 5 Emeralds
• Falling Up - Silver City 5 Emeralds
• Future of Forestry - Advent Christmas EP, Vol. 3 5 Emeralds
• The Robertsons - Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas 5 Emeralds
• John Schlitt - The Christmas Project 5 Emeralds

And now the ones that just short of wowed me, or

Semi-Precious Glitter

• Dave Barnes - A December to Remember 4.75 Emeralds
• Jonathan Butler - Merry Christmas to You 4.75 Emeralds
• The Choir - Peace, Love and Light 4.75 Emeralds
• For King and Country - Into The Silent Night | The EP 4.75 Emeralds
• David Ian - Vintage Christmas Wonderland 4.75 Emeralds
• Mannheim Steamroller - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II   4.75 Emeralds
• Marvin Sapp - Christmas Card 4.75 Emeralds

Last time around I didn't like Mannheim Steamrollers release, which is a rarity. While I love the electronics most times, this live symphony version works. Face it, for all the bells and whistles, Mannheim Steamroller is a Prog-Rock outfit, and bands like them and Iona just love working with Symphonies. It works big time.

The Unwrapping is complete. Order through the links and support The Night Beat at the same time. Happy New Year. I am Awaiting Your Reply.