“Whispers in the Snow” is an enchanting story by Dark Beauty set against Quicksilver Night’s backdrop of original music and beloved classic Christmas carols, all joyfully ornamented by an incredibly baroque flurry of guitar by the incomparable Marco Iacobini.
Dark Beauty’s Liz Tapia is a lyric mezzo-soprano with a warmly smooth and versatile voice. Influenced by such performers as Anne Wilson, Linda Ronstadt and Inva Mula, her background in acting, production, and musical theater profoundly informs the cinematic feel of her work with Dark Beauty.
Based in Rome, Italy, Marco Iacobini is an excellent composer and arranger in his own right but, beyond that, is a next-level guitarist that simply must be heard to be believed. Fearlessly inventive and ceaselessly melodic, his playing lends a professional depth and brilliant polish to any song that he graces.
lyrics
In a small town nestled among snow-capped mountains, there was a magical place where miracles were known to happen every year. As Christmas drew near, excitement filled the town and the arrival of glorious snowflakes had an enchanting effect, transforming the mundane landscape into a breathtaking winter wonderland.
The townspeople were filled with a sense of wonder and hope, as they eagerly awaited the arrival of Christmas and the miracles that were about to happen.
In the darkest night, snowflakes are falling
Magical crystals, light up the skies
He wanders through the snow covered wonderland
Longing to find her, a moment to reunite
There’s a certain feeling in the air, a magic that's just right
A story of a miracle, it’s Christmas time. It’s yours and mine
Snowflakes gently falling, (falling) while painting our world
A soft white embrace and their magical swirl
A serendipitous moment, their destinies intertwine
(straight from the heart)
Lighting the flames of passion within their hearts
Captivated by the enchanting Christmas miracle
Two magical snowflakes melting into one
There’s a certain feeling in the air, a magic that's just right
A story of a miracle, it’s Christmas time, it’s yours and mine
Snowflakes gently falling, (falling) while painting our world
A soft white embrace and their magical swirl
credits
released November 28, 2023
Lyrics by Liz Tapia (BMI)
Music composed & arranged* by Warren C Russell (ASCAP)
(*... Also contains music derived from traditional carols, including: The Twelve Days of Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and Angels We Have Heard on High along with snippets of Joy to the World and Deck the Halls.)
Recorded at various studios around the globe
Mixing by Alex O’Loughlin & Warren Russell at Sandcastle Records in Nashville, TN
Mastering by Cefe Flynn Mastering in Sydney, NSW, Australia
Produced by Alex O’Loughlin & Warren C Russell
I jokingly refer to myself as “First Among Equals” at Quicksilver Night and, while I am deeply involved in all aspects of
productions
at each step, I know that cannot do this alone. I am very grateful for the support of my song-specific collaborators and tech-savvy friends.
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