Canadian and Quebecois artists Simon Kearney and Gabrielle Shonk released a single, Jusqu’à Noël (Until Christmas).
The music is French Pop. The song has a folksy and cozy vibe. It’s a fun ballad with a cheerful beat. The rhythm is wavy and depicts the feeling of a couple who don’t want to be together but decide to “stay together” until Christmas. The musical style parallels Frank and Nancy Sinatra’s single Something Stupid with a contemporary sound that matches the vibe given by Simon Kearney and Gabrielle Shonk. However, the song covers the subject of an eventual breakup; the mood is festive and fun. There’s a lovely charm to the music that complements the Quebec culture nicely. It provides the composition with an impressive cultural richness.
Simon Kearney and Gabrielle Shonk sing a fun duet together that makes them a dynamic duo. Their voices complement each other. They perform the song with heart and sentiment.
The lyrics are unique in subject matter – it includes some comic relief. The song describes with humour two people going to a family party as a couple but doing so until Christmas to not upset the man’s grandmother. In other words, it is a fake love story. However, the couple discusses whether or not to stay friends after they end the relationship. They handle the situation with maturity and a little holiday humour. The topic is different and refreshing in covering the subject of the challenges that come with the holiday season and that it may not always feel romantic, cheerful and full of joy. It can be a challenging time for some people, especially for some couples. This song demonstrates it nicely.
The single Jusqu’à Noël is available.
