Listening to traditional music (Peter Combe’s Christmas album) while steaming a pudding. Singing along with the smell of orange and spices . Perfect. #ChristmasCulture #Australianmusic #AustralianMusicians

Modern Christmas songs,
Was hoping for more music technical analysis, and more diversity (too much Anglo-focus)

Still an interesting read. But better to listen to YouTube videos by music academics about how good compositions come together. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/why-new-christmas-songs-tank-while-mariah-carey-reigns-supreme/101720790
#Music #ChristmasCulture