'Bon Hiver' and 'Stop The Cavalry'

Now, I told you I would tell you more about Harvey Summers earlier, didn't I? Well, 'old Harv' is just about as close to a genius as you will ever meet in your lifetime. Not only is he a whizz kid with computers, a great producer and a fine musician he's a thoroughly nice chap as well! Harvey can write music to suit any situation or to reflect any mood and he's also a 'Christmas person' I am glad to report!

As Harvey will tell you though, not every Christmas song has to have sleigh bells running through it nor does it have to be full of Christmas lights, tinsel and carol singers. 'Bon Hiver' means 'good winter' I believe in French and this song of Harv's from his FABULOUS album 'Jupiter' (its not a Christmas album though!) is the perfect example of what I've been telling you. Just listen to how the music itself sounds in spots like snowflakes falling and the brass at the end really makes me squeal with delight because its so traditionally british and actually reminds me of that other festive chestnut 'Stop The Cavalry' by Jona Lewie and so, as a bit of music is what I feel the doctor has ordered right now, here is a link to that video (from 1980) as well.

Listen and ENJOY!