Helena Mace - This Christmas (Single Review)
Release Date: 16 Dec 2018
Label: Self release
Writer: Helena Mace
Time: 4:01
Sales are going to Naomi House and Jacksplace
Hospices
2018
has proved to be a good year for the lovely Bournemouth singer-songwriter.
As a multi-genre covers vocalist she has been performing for
many years. Available for hotel bookings for cover songs from 60s plus from a
repertoire of hundreds of well-known tracks in the Pop, Jazz, Rock and Country
fields she can be hired as both a solo singer or as a duo.
Focusing on her own music, in the country field, her music has
been well-received by many UK Inde country radio shows, community radio and
Internet stations (such as CMR Nashville).
In July she attended and performed at Welshpool Country Music Festival (Showcase Stage) with hopes of
being upgraded to the mainstage in 2019.
Her music has featured on SKY
TV via the Keep it Country TV channel and local BBC
as well as numerous Inde Radio stations and programmes.
She was crowned Top Global Indie artist (23,360
voted Website) by Q108 Kingston an
Online Indie Rock Radio Station located east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada which
attracts listeners across 50+ countries.
She was nominated in The Josie Music Awards and in
September Helena was a finalist for UK
Country Awards (sponsored by Internet station UKCountryRadio.com) receiving
nominations, in three categories, for Album of the Year (WASH AWAY THE YEARS), Female
Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year.
UKCountryRadio.com
have continued to support her music backing both her admirable last single “Hometown”
(released Oct 28, 2018 | See Blog: Bournemouth singer-songwriter Helena Mace releases new
single “Hometown” to radio (Review)
) and now new self penned holiday release This Christmas.
Earlier in 2018 the lovely south
coast artiste self-released her 10-track album CHASING DREAMS album
(Amazon UK - UK iTunes) on
12 March. Her
album launch featuring Helena, Tom Leary, Matt Black,
Si Genaro, Matt Griffith took place on Thurs 15 March 2018 at The Barrington
Theatre, Ferndown (Pennys Walk, Bournemouth, Dorset BH22 9TH)
Released in mid-December the piano driven This Christmas has some delightful airy Celtic/ World Music stirrings with keys, pipe sounds and production provided by Helena’s frequent go-to producer Matt Black (Hangover Hill Recording Studios, Bournemouth (Website | FACEBOOK| Artists | MAP ). Helena adds vocals and rhythm guitar on the sensitive and graceful track.
This
comforting and loving tune perfectly captures the universal magical appeal of
Christmas. The listener is drawn to a picture-perfect scene of a moonlit cold
and crispy starry night where church bells ring out with thoughts drawn to a
loved one and a wish for that person be home for the special day.
A
questioning lover patiently waits for that knock at the door so that holiday wish
is granted to enjoy cosy embraces by the festive tree and affectionate times,
the perfect gift!
The
tender, sweet, delightful, heart warming tune with its evocative vocals, simply
rhythms and pleasant melody will bring a lot of joy and happiness with its
innocent charm. If not, well you can but dream at Christmastime!
Website
Ignition Country (showcasing the hottest Indie Country artists and bands) is
currently flagging up the single which can voted
on by fans for chart Friday 28th December 2018 -
Friday 11th January 2019.
The song
has received excellent reviews from presenters. Released as a worldwide
download proceeds from This Christmas
will be going to Naomi House children's
hospice (see below). Helena has previously raised money for this charity performing and
holding find raising events.
Adrian Clark
CONNECT with Helena Mace:
RADIO PROMOTION:
This Christmas was digitally
distributed to numerous Inde radio shows and local BBC stations by Country Music Social Media | Website | Facebook) headed by Rachel
Sellick and Ken
Meakin who work with Award-winning
acts to build their fan base through social media platforms including Facebook,
Twitter, Reverbnation and YouTube). Mission:
To help Country singers with their social needs for branding and promoting.
What the DJs are saying
“A lovely tune it is too” – Russell Hill 93.7
Express FM ("Passionately Portsmouth", broadcasting across
Portsmouth and the South Coast) Mixcloud
"Makes me think of
the way Christmas should be …one of my favourite songs and one of the best
songs she has ever done” - Bob Angel (aka Bob Wilson) Simply Country Show (Facebook) Ridge Radio (Community Radio Station; serving 22
towns and villages of Tandridge and broadcasting to the wider world)
“Really enjoying the
music of Helena Mace, I’m delighted the artist has been in touch with festive
tracks, great choice for this year” – Craig Parry Dapper
FM/ Phoenix Country Radio
About Naomi House &
Jacksplace
Naomi House & Jacksplace provides support to children and young adults with life limiting and life-threatening conditions.
The
hospices provide expert hospice care to more than 325 life-limited and
life-threatened children, young people and their extended families from
Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of
Wight.
This
year, Naomi House & Jacksplace are celebrating 21 years of care.
Their
nursing, care, play and family support teams are experts in delivering the
crucial emotional, spiritual and developmental aspects of care that families
need.
The
emphasis is on innovation, clinical excellence and holistic care means they can
care for children and young people with some of the most complex medical needs.
When
a child or young adult is diagnosed with a life limiting condition, Naomi House
& Jacksplace becomes their home from home.
Teams
take the time to really get to know the family and fully understand their
wishes. They offer them vital respite support, giving them the chance to
recharge their batteries and regroup in a calm, fun and welcoming environment.
In times of emergency Naomi House & Jacksplace is there, giving families
the help they need through difficult times. And at the end of a child or young
person's life, we pull out all the stops to give them a peaceful and dignified
end, surrounded by family members.
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