New Delhi, India’s Rohan Solomon is a singer/songwriter who has built the bulk of his reputation as the former lead singer for the alternative rock band Cyanide. They released three albums during their run and played throughout India before disbanding. His 2009 solo debut Lead the Way spawned two hit singles that garnered significant US radio airplay, but Solomon didn’t stop there. His second album release followed in 2015 and, in recent years, Solomon has further burnished his legacy with several outstanding singles. His new single “It’s Christmas” is one of the year’s earliest entries in the holiday season and a self-penned example of his considerable songwriting talents.
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The drumming guides much of the song. A brief roll brings us into the song and the percussion continues setting an engaging tempo throughout the track. It even peppers the performance with subtle turns and variations along the way that keen-eared listeners will appreciate. There’s an unquestionable Yuletide atmosphere present from the first, but it’s never overstated. It comes across in a variety of ways from the lyrics, naturally, Solomon’s delivery, and the light jingle present during the track.
The warmth of Solomon’s voice is especially crucial. Holiday themed fare is not just about the lyrics, especially standards listeners have heard innumerable times, but about how the singer communicates the season’s sentiments. Solomon’s impeccable phrasing conveys the significance of the time of year without lapsing into heavy-handed melodramatics and his musicality is beyond question.
Steady and straight-ahead drumming drives the song forward. It rides a little heavy on the cymbals and this gives “It’s Christmas” a different feel than many songs of its ilk. Adopting a mid-tempo pace for the performance allows the single to sink in with listeners rather than rushing it. It is clear Solomon and his musical collaborators are savoring the moment. The song’s guitar playing is another highlight and gives the track an improbable rock edge.
He does not overstay his welcome. Solomon tailors “It’s Christmas” in such a way it never taxes listener’s attention span while still more than satiating their holiday music jones. The clarity and balance of the production is another indication of the care Solomon lavished on bringing this piece to life. It may not seem a ready-made candidate to replace any of the countless Christmas tunes you’re accustomed to hearing, but his talents and the fine songwriting make it a definite contender.
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It’s a relatively audacious move to even pen Christmas material of your own. Typical singers, even those who write, will opt for the path of least resistance with these sorts of songs. Pilfering through the vast catalog of seasonal hits until they find one suitable for their voice isn’t a daunting task, but Solomon isn’t your average performing artist. “It’s Christmas” may be aimed at a specific market and time of the year, but it features all of the elements that make Rohan Solomon such a respected and in-demand songwriter and vocalist. The single will only further burnish his substantial reputation.
Chadwick Easton
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