2.  What are you hoping is under your tree this year?

If you could wrap up a little rest and quiet, that would be nice. I’d take a gift certificate to iTunes, too.

3.  What five words would you use to describe this record?

A Celtic instrumental Christmas meditation.

4.  What are your two favorite songs on the record? 
 
“In The Bleak Midwinter” & “That Very Night In Bethlehem.”  (For more info visit Arkmusic.com.)

STEVE HINDALONG, PRODUCER
"Come Let Us Adore Him" (Essential)

1.  When you recorded the album, how did you capture the Christmas spirit?

Marc Byrd gathered stacks of liturgical text for inspiration. We spent several days just perusing content pertaining to the Advent.  Profound ancient words can be truly soul-stirring. Also, to get into the spirit, I got out every sort of jingly, chimey percussion gadget and spread it all around the place. One of my favorite things about working on Christmas music is all the bells I get to ring!

2.  What are you hoping is under your tree this year?

I ask my daughters for the same thing every year – bright, colorful socks.

3.  What five words would you use to describe this record?

Reflective, prayerful, joyous, whimsical, heartfelt.

4.  What are your two favorite songs on the record? 

“Messiah Has Come,” “Silver Starlight.”

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