copyright © 2021 by Michael Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu

You see it in the smiles
And in the twinkling lights
And in the wondering eyes
Of little ones who watch the the winter sky
Hoping to catch a glimpse 
Of Santa in his sleigh
Rudolph and presents sailing through the Milky Way

CHORUS:
Christmas is in family
Christmas is in friends
Ultimately, in the end, you see
Christmas is in you and me
So let's hold it in our hearts
Cause we are where Christmas really starts

You hear it in the joy
Of ringing jingle bells
And it's in every single
Girl and boy

It's up at the North Pole with all those helpful elves
And right here at home with our own helpful selves

CHORUS

Oh yeah, you and me, we are where Christmas really starts

HEARTWARMING, ORIGINAL CROONER-Style CHRISTMAS SONGS with Male Vocals are needed for an (up to) $10,000, Direct-to-TV-Producer placement.

This super well-known TV Producer (on some really big shows) is on the hunt for Mid-Tempo Songs that would work well as a replacement for “Candy Cane Christmas" which is currently temped in:

"Candy Cane Christmas" by Darius Rucker

To be clear, this TV Producer is NOT looking for clones or soundalikes! Similar tempo, energy, and overall vibe? Yes. Clones? No!

Quoting the Producer: "I am looking for a good Christmas song to replace 'Candy Cane Christmas' – songs that reflect love and family and connect emotionally."

Please submit well-produced Christmas Songs with moving melodies, memorable choruses, and a generally similar heartwarming, classic crooner-sounding vibe and sound to the reference. Polished production that captures the joy of the holiday season will suit your submissions best. If you're planning on using any virtual instruments, they need to sound like the real thing and can't be stiff or obviously MIDI-driven. Captivating, well-performed vocals paired with well-crafted, family-oriented lyrics could help you seal the deal!

NOTE: This TV Producer is more interested in capturing a similar warmth, fuzziness, and emotion to the reference rather than replicating the exact instrumentation/production of it. Because of this, we think organic instrumentation that's in the same general ballpark as the reference will work just fine – no need to break out a huge band! If you've got strings, horns, woodwinds, etc., great, but they're NOT a requisite!

Lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, brands, places (unless they're Christmas-related), and profanity will make your Songs easier to place. Do NOT copy the referenced example in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

The estimated license fee for this placement is up to $10,000, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Direct-to-TV-Producer placement, so you’ll keep 100% ownership of your Master and Composition rights, plus you’ll also get 100% of the sync fee and any applicable performance royalties. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit as many Songs as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Monday, July 19th, 2021. TAXI # S210719CC