It [Ella Fitgerald's 'Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas'] is the happiest Christmas album I've ever heard. That album totally changed the way I look at Christmas albums. I loved what a happy, festive album it truly was . . . it's the best music to have playing when you have a Christmas celebration. I wanted my album to feel just like that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises a specific Christmas album for its happiness and uses it as inspiration for their own work.
- In plain terms
- A happy Christmas album inspired the speaker's own festive record.
- What can you take from it?
- Let existing art guide the tone of your creative projects.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sets the mood for your holidays?
- How do you choose music for occasions?
Another view
Happiness is subjective and not everyone prefers upbeat holiday music.
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