OK. That headline is a bit hokey. However, it came from the 2012 original digital download of tonight’s featured artist and song, Gareth Davies-Jones’ Love Came Down. The song tells the story of Christmas featuring an acoustic guitar arrangement with Davies-Jones on vocals.
Davies-Jones is a Christian artist from Ireland who regularly donates concert and tour proceeds to charities such as Christian Aid, Toybox, Tearfund and several others.
His music regularly receives accolades:
“There is something about the sound of Gareth’s voice and guitar that moves my spirit to a better place….masterful songwriting.”
FATEA“…a deliciously inviting, roots-infused sound that avoids any folk clichés and maintains a breezy pop hue that is sure to appeal far beyond any genre boundaries.”
Folking.com“… just gets better listen after listen.”
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The song Love Came Down is from Davies-Jones’ 2012 Christmas record, Nine Lessons. Brightyoungfolk.com says Nine Lessons is “….a refreshing, beautiful and tranquil album that gives a traditional yet contemporary feel to the oldest of songs……honest, understated and earthy without the sugared elements typically found in popular festive music.” And I agree, it is quite good.
Davies-Jones is releasing another Christmas record this season but not in time for this post. I’ve heard it. It’s excellent and is already penciled in to next year’s rotation.
If you’re a fan of simple acoustic music, Love Came Down is right up your alley.
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