2. Matt Preston - Oh Come Oh Come Immanuel

Track 2:
Oh Come Oh Come Immanuel
Matt Preston

Matt has been a friend of mine for quite some time. We have been involved in numerous projects together and most notably currently play together in The Orange Effect. His take on the old classic Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel gives you a nice taste of his vocal skill and talent for arranging harmonies. Here's what he had to say on why he chose the song, and what musically influenced his arrangement:

"Oh Come, Oh Come Immanuel is an old carol that was originally translated from an ancient Latin text Veni, Veni Emmanuel written by John Mason Neale. The song is believed to have come from Isaiah 7:14 which says 'Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.'

This song has always been a favorite of mine to sing because of its minor feel. You can almost feel the longing for Immanuel (God with us) within the chord structure of the song. Christmas has always been a big thing in my family, and it is full of many traditions. Singing songs together as one huge family around the tree would be one of those.

The style of the song was inspired by the band/artist Bon Iver as they have been dancing in my head these past months."
-Matt Preston

You can read about Matt's other projects at http://MattPrestonMusic.com

Credits:
Vocals, guitar, piano, programming: Matt Preston
Arrangement: Matt Preston
Mixed by: Matt Preston