The Spirit & Magic of Holiday Melodies – Ep071

Energy Tools for the Artist, Leader, Entrepreneur: The Naked Vibes Show

Celebrate the Season with the magical Spirit of Music.

It’s a time for celebration, reflection, and connection. Whether you’re reveling in Christmas cheer, lighting Hanukkah candles, or embracing Cool Yule vibes, this time of year encourages traditions with family, friends, or moments of solitude. In this spirit, let’s delve into the power of music to heal and elevate our spirits.

For many years, I’ve had the pleasure of performing holiday music with my sister, both as Frankly Scarlet and more recently as Local Honey. This holiday season, I’m excited to share some fun moments from rehearsal and some archived performances that embody the joy and warmth of the season. But amid the festivities, I want to acknowledge that not everyone finds this time of year easy. For those who are grieving or struggling, I hope these songs offer solace and remind you that you are seen and loved.

Music possesses a transformative power; it’s an opening to let your heart be vulnerable, laugh, cry, and ultimately, heal. It’s this healing force that I’ve experienced firsthand through both joyful and sorrowful holidays. Let’s take this musical journey together, making allowances for every emotion that the season evokes.

Stories Behind the Songs

One of my favorite songs to perform is “Holiday Cheer,” originally written by my sister for the National Cheerleaders Association. It was a short, upbeat piece that transformed into a full song—packed with all the good dance vibes I love. I hope it brings a spark to your holidays, too.

Another song that holds incredible importance to me is “Mary’s Very First Christmas.” A trip I took to Jerusalem right after Christmas, was filled with unexpected silence due to laryngitis, and it turned into a pilgrimage of introspection and awe. It was during this trip that my uncle, Wood Newton, sent me a demo of this song, and performing it with him later at the Bluebird Cafe, then recording it in Nashville with my sister, was a full-circle moment I’ll never forget.

The Heartstrings “Jingle”

Moving through a time of loss, my sister composed a hauntingly beautiful arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” It captures the bittersweet essence of life’s transitions and the inherent joy within the Christmas season. Its delicate melancholy, along with the light snowfall as we drove through our hometown, listening, created a backdrop for both tears and deep gratitude during our mother’s transition from this world.

Moving Emotions

Medieval carols conjure such a magical, mystical experience for me. I’ve always loved the minor vibrations coupled with lyrics that paint a picture of a different world. There’s something very healing about them. The Naked Vibes Show is a mix of the sacred with the sensual, illustrating the myriad facets of our human experience. I think you’ll feel the vibe when you hear my sister Kelly’s version of “Santa Baby” coupled with ”Coventry Carol” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”.

Embracing Divine Love

This season reminds us that divine love penetrates even the darkest moments. As you navigate where you are—whether joyously embraced by community or quietly facing your own shadow—know that this love is present and all-encompassing. It invites us to pour out gratitude and light to those around us, acknowledging that we are all woven together by the thread of love.

Tune Your Vibes, Tune Your Spirit

I hope this musical journey resonates within you. Allow the melodies to become a source of light and healing, guiding you through this season and beyond. Visit NakedVibes.com to discover more and embrace your own creative spark.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Cool Yule and any other joyous holiday you may be celebrating!

❤️💚❤️
Kimberly

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Performance of “Mary’s Very First Christmas” at the Bluebird Cafe is here in Episode 19.