(humming interlude)
Gloria, gloria
Gloria, gloria
Gloria, gloria
Gloria, gloria
La la la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la la la, la la la la la
(humming interlude)
Christmas Medley
Christmas Medley Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Released on February 5, 2021, The Acappella Company's "Christmas Medley" delivers a reverent and celebratory reflection on the Nativity story through their signature vocal harmonies. While not telling a new story itself, the medley masterfully stitches together familiar carols, each contributing a thread to the rich tapestry of Christ's birth and its eternal meaning. The power of the performance lies in the pure, unadorned human voice, layered and blended to evoke the wonder and awe of that first Christmas night. As the arrangement unfolds, one is transported back to the fields of Bethlehem, hearing echoes of the angelic host proclaiming "Glory to God in the highest," a message Luke 2:14 records bursting forth to humble shepherds. The transition between themes, from the quiet humility of the manger scene, where the King of the Universe lay in lowly circumstances as described in Luke 2:7, to the cosmic significance of His arrival, underscores the profound paradox of the Incarnation – God becoming flesh, as John 1:14 reveals. The vocal textures shift to capture the solemnity of prophecy fulfilled and the joy of salvation's dawning, reminding us that this birth was not merely a historical event but the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan prophesied throughout Scripture, such as Isaiah 7:14 and Micah 5:2. The performance culminates in a sense of worship and adoration, inviting contemplation of the truth presented in Matthew 1:21 – that Jesus was born to save His people from their sins – prompting a response akin to the wise men who bowed down and worshipped Him in Matthew 2:11. This medley serves as more than just a collection of songs; it is a sung theology lesson, using the beauty of a cappella music to illuminate the central truth of Christianity: that God stepped into human history in the person of Jesus Christ, offering light and hope to a waiting world.
