by Roberto Tola
featuring: Zorina Andall
This single is a new song version of the song CHRISTMAS FOR SALE, already released on December 2, 2024 in a totally instrumental version.
This new version rearranged by Roberto Tola still maintains that intimate and sweet atmosphere of this beautiful jazz ballad dedicated to Christmas, available on all music platforms from December 19, 2024.
As already announced at the time of the release of the instrumental version, even in this new sung version of the song, Roberto wants to communicate an important message, which concerns all of us.
We know that Christmas is perhaps the most important holiday for all of us, it is a Christian symbol, but also the holiday of joy, of lightheartedness, of bright colors, a moment in which families gather and exchange smiles, affection and gifts. However, and this is the message, mentioned above, there is another side to the holiday,that of those who live in conditions of suffering, impotence, loneliness and poverty.
It is essential that Christmas is therefore celebrated, it is right and it is a right, especially for the little ones, but always with a thought
for all those people who, for various reasons, find themselves in dramatic situations.
Whether it is due to extreme and disastrous weather events, as recently happened in Spain, due to illness or the loss of loved ones – whether parents, siblings, friends – or for those who flee from wars and conflicts in search of a better life, Christmas can transform into a moment of prayer and hope.
There are people on the other side of the world who, finding themselves in profound loneliness, would “sell” their Christmas for those who can instead enjoy it. For them, the celebration becomes inappropriate, a burden to bear while they are facing serious difficulties. In these cases, each of us can make a difference, contributing in our own small way to help these vulnerable souls.
Let’s rejoice for Christmas, but always remember to turn our hearts towards the other side of the world.
“Christmas for Sale” is an invitation to reflect on these realities and to transform our celebration into a gesture of solidarity.
In this sung version of the single, the sung text, also written by Roberto, certainly helps to better understand the meaning of the song,
in this case addressed to those who miss someone at Christmas and always.
For this new musical production, composed and arranged as always by Roberto, the artist wanted again with him the talented and
young American singer, originally from Grenada, Zorina Andall, and the omnipresent and eclectic Polish double bass player Maciek Szczycińskil.
CREDITS
Roberto Tola: Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Drums, Composition and Arrangement, Mixing and Mastering;
Zorina Andall: Vocals and Choir;
Maciek Szczyciński: Double Bass;
Created at Eden Beach Studio – Sardinia, Sassari (Italy)
STREAMING E DOWNLOAD
CHRISTMAS FOR SALE is available in digital version from December 19, 2024, on all major music platforms, including: Spotify,
Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer etc.. or by connecting to the artist’s official website at www.robertotola.com