ATO Holiday Sampler

Welcome to the AsianTalentOnline.com Holiday Music Sampler -- a collection of the best yuletide songs available anywhere.

Our sincere thanks go out to all of the gifted artists who allowed us to present their work in this showcase.  Please visit their web pages and support them by purchasing their music.

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Silent Night

Our collection begins with a beautiful version of "Silent Night" rendered by DreamSinger - AKA Demian Yurnei.  

Demian's music is a celebration of the human spirit and its ability to overcome obstacles.  Says Demian, "I've learned that no matter what has transpired or is transpiring, there is tremendous power in the present moment of a choice. What about embracing yours, taking it back from your own doubts and fears or other people's dismissal?  It's not too late you know. I released my first CD, published my first book and welcomed my first grandchild shortly before I turned 50."

DreamSinger

www.keepingthedream.com         http://www.myspace.com/keepingthedream           

Birthday of a King

Here's a great inspirational original from singer/songwriter Nick Choo of Malaysia.

Nick's main genres are pop, rock, Christian/Inspirational and Contemporary Musical Theatre.  Nick is looking for creative people with whom to collaborate on a wide variety of projects.  Read more about him at the links below.

Nick Choo

   www.myspace.com/nickchoochristian          www.myspace.com/nickchoomusic

Sweet Light

Malea McGuinness' impressive accomplishments are far too numerous to list in this small space.  Suffice it to say - she's just about done it all. Opera, broadway, modeling, film, television, music and more.

"Sweet Light" was influenced by Malea’s experience of having a father who was a Green Beret, a grandfather who fought in Iwo Jima, and a response to the men and women fighting in Iraq today. While not a typical "holiday" song, Sweet Light does express the hope and optimism of the season and is a grand showcase for all of Malea’s inherent talents and musical passion.

Malea

What Does God See

Reviewer Carlie Illise:
"With a name like War Stories, I was fascinated to know what battles had transpired. Evan explained to me that the instrumentations they wrote were a direct reflection of their personal experiences, both the difficulties and triumphs, and their challenges together as a band. Though they all approach songwriting from their different perspectives (Reid-guitar; Paul- bass; Svend- drums; Evan- vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar) their message is always clear. Then when Evan approaches the finished melodies to add the lyrics, he takes care to draw on the mood of the music and combine it with their experiences."

War Stories

http://www.myspace.com/warstoriesmusic                   

Puddle of Melted Snow

Los Angeles-based Cynthia Wang is a regular contributor to ATO.  We love her personal, direct lyrics - her clear, angelic voice and her outstanding guitar accompaniment.  Most of Cynthia's music deals with love and loss - and her holiday song, "Puddle of Melted Snow" is no exception.  And that's a good thing, because this tune is hauntingly poignant in a way few seasonal songs can match.  Cynthia calls it "the most depressing Christmas song ever written".  We respectfully disagree.  You decide.

Cynthia Wang

http://www.myspace.com/cynthiawang         

Glorious Morn

Another excellent original from the multi-talented Nick Choo.

Nick's main genres are pop, rock, Christian/Inspirational and Contemporary Musical Theatre.  Nick is looking for creative people with whom to collaborate on a wide variety of projects.  Read more about him at the links below.

Nick Choo

www.myspace.com/nickchoochristian          www.myspace.com/nickchoomusic

The Christmas Song

Taking our sampler back into familiar territory is Natalie Oei's marvelous rendition of "The Christmas Song" - a true classic by Mel "Velvet Fog" Torme and Bob Wells.  You're probably most attached to the Nat King Cole version of this tune -- but that might change after you hear Natalie's reading.  Natalie is a California R&B, electronica and pop singer -- but if ever there was a voice made for holiday music - hers is it!

Check out more Natalie on the ATO Jukebox.

Natalie Oei

http://www.myspace.com/natalieoei  

Silent Night

The German words for the original six stanzas of the carol we know as "Silent Night" were written by Joseph Mohr in 1816, when he was a young priest assigned to a pilgrimage church in Mariapfarr, Austria. Chances are Mohr never imagined the enduring worldwide popularity his song would enjoy - nor would he have believed his song would be translated into just about every language and recorded literally thousands of times.

This version -- though short -- is one of the best.  Joe Mohr would have approved.

Natalie Oei

http://www.myspace.com/natalieoei