Merilyn Steele

Making Memories by Merilyn Steele

This is a happy, upbeat song that paints the picture of what a typical Christmas might be for many of us. The track takes you on a visual journey of the Christmas experience starting from the preparation of putting up the decorations, the shopping, right through to the magic of the day. Also sending a message that despite your beliefs, just gather with family and friends and enjoy each other’s company. With bonus anti-stress advice - "it doesn't mean that everything has to be perfect". Recorded at Studio 57 in Sydney's Taren Point with producer/engineer, Marc Scully, it's a cheerful song with elements of brass, glockenspiel and even tubular bells to get you into the Christmas spirit. Merilyn has played all the guitars on this track (excluding bass) most notably the studio’s treasured Sundowner Nashville guitar, most percussion and all vocals including harmonies.

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