Every year, as winter wind and white snow graces our doorstep, the warmth of joy fills our hearts. What truly captures the spirit of this joy is music, and musicians Robert Abernathy and Marissa Luna have crafted an exquisite gift for the holiday season: a song titled “Christmas Eve Alone.”
Robert Abernathy is acclaimed for his rich vocals and heartwarming songwriting abilities. At the same time, Marissa Luna sings in an angelic timbre that it pierces through the mundane and reaches straight to the heart. Abernathy’s soulful voice, in a perfect duet with Luna’s heavenly harmonies, is an unparalleled experience.
Abernathy and Luna’s collaborative journey began serendipitously when Robert opened for Country stars Maddie and Tae, and Luna joined him on stage to sing. Their voices melded together in perfect harmony that night, creating a unique, magical musical experience. The seeds for their future collaboration were sown that very day.
Making its way into the vast holiday music library, “Christmas Eve Alone” stands out distinctly. It transcends the typical boundaries of Christmas carols and encapsulates a story unheard of. The narrative invites us to unravel a different perspective about Christmas that many are all too familiar with but rarely spoken about.
“I am sure many people can relate to this fictional concept,” Abernathy comments. Around the globe, Christmas is often portrayed as an occasion brimming with joy, camaraderie, love, and unity, wrapped in the holiday spirit. However, this is not the case for everyone. Many find themselves on Christmas Eve alone. It’s not always brimming with laughter and togetherness. Christmas Eve Alone is a soothing melody for those who may not have a houseful of guests or family around the Christmas tree.
The touching nuance and stirring emotions encapsulated in “Christmas Eve Alone” are a gentle reminder of how holidays are experienced. However, it doesn’t dwell in sadness. Instead, it fosters hope, resilience and the ability to find joy regardless of circumstances. The soulful notes of Abernathy combined with Luna’s velvety voice weave an auditory blanket that seems to gather everyone, lonely or not, into a warm embrace.
Thus, the song is not just a melody to add to your holiday playlist but also includes varying emotions and experiences into the festive narrative. It broadens the holiday spirit to encapsulate joy and cheer, acceptance, understanding, and compassion.
So, as the lights twinkle and the air gets colder, make your cups of hot cocoa and snuggle by the fireplace. Let the strains of “Christmas Eve Alone” fill the air and remind you of the beautiful complexity of life. Whether you’re enjoying a bustling family gathering or are curating a quiet solo celebration, this song will certainly hit the right note and speak to your heart.
Don’t forget to follow both Robert Abernathy (https://instagram.com/robertabernathy) and Marissa Luna (https://instagram.com/marissalunaofficial) on Instagram to indulge in more of their melodic creations.
Give your holiday season a new sound with “Christmas Eve Alone” by Robert Abernathy and Marissa Luna, and create new traditions with this heartwarming melody.
Listen to the song here.
Watch the music video here.