AT Christmas
by Sofia Talvik
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about
In December 2004, when Ben stumbled out of the deep snow from the woods that line Skyline Drive, he was barely alive. He had completed over half of his hike on the Appalachian Trail. Sheer willpower and survival instinct got him through to safety.
He made it out and was later able to tell the story of his dramatic escape from the snow to Swedish Folk/Americana artist Sofia Talvik, who in turn was inspired to write the new Christmas single “AT Christmas” (a play on the words AT, Appalachian Trail, and At Christmas, as in at Christmas time).
In Sofia’s version, the hiker might not be so lucky as the inviting snow and exhaustion take hold over him.
Accompanied by North Carolinian artists Drake Duffer (classical guitar) and Peyton Clifford (accordion), who also play on her latest critically acclaimed album Center of the Universe, you can almost hear the cold wind blowing through the trees. Delivering yet another chillingly beautiful Christmas story to her over 15-year-long tradition of writing original Christmas songs, AT Christmas should have a spot on all holiday playlists.
He made it out and was later able to tell the story of his dramatic escape from the snow to Swedish Folk/Americana artist Sofia Talvik, who in turn was inspired to write the new Christmas single “AT Christmas” (a play on the words AT, Appalachian Trail, and At Christmas, as in at Christmas time).
In Sofia’s version, the hiker might not be so lucky as the inviting snow and exhaustion take hold over him.
Accompanied by North Carolinian artists Drake Duffer (classical guitar) and Peyton Clifford (accordion), who also play on her latest critically acclaimed album Center of the Universe, you can almost hear the cold wind blowing through the trees. Delivering yet another chillingly beautiful Christmas story to her over 15-year-long tradition of writing original Christmas songs, AT Christmas should have a spot on all holiday playlists.
lyrics
Bow down to winter bow down to the snow
Like branches in the forest
Hanging heavily hanging low
The moonlit sky offers its rewards
There is a shelter in the distance
that you’re striding towards
You could sit down for a while to catch your breath
The snow is soft as down
In the early morning light of Christmas Day
you found the place where you would stay
Appalachian trail
On Christmas Day
What are you doing out here in the night
Looking for a shelter in the pale moon light
The forest is empty and the shadows hanging low
What are you doing on the trail
All alone
You could sit down for a while to catch your breath
The snow is soft as down
In the early morning light of Christmas Day
you found the place where you would stay
Nature tells us when it’s time to hunker down
The north wind blows you further away from town
You walk in circles in the whirling snow
There’s a shelter waiting
Somewhere below
You could sit down for a while to catch your breath
The snow is soft as down
As Appalachia
holds you in its hand
You’re a mere three miles
From the nearest town
In the early morning light of Christmas Day
You found the place where you would stay
On the Appalachian trail
On Christmas Day
Like branches in the forest
Hanging heavily hanging low
The moonlit sky offers its rewards
There is a shelter in the distance
that you’re striding towards
You could sit down for a while to catch your breath
The snow is soft as down
In the early morning light of Christmas Day
you found the place where you would stay
Appalachian trail
On Christmas Day
What are you doing out here in the night
Looking for a shelter in the pale moon light
The forest is empty and the shadows hanging low
What are you doing on the trail
All alone
You could sit down for a while to catch your breath
The snow is soft as down
In the early morning light of Christmas Day
you found the place where you would stay
Nature tells us when it’s time to hunker down
The north wind blows you further away from town
You walk in circles in the whirling snow
There’s a shelter waiting
Somewhere below
You could sit down for a while to catch your breath
The snow is soft as down
As Appalachia
holds you in its hand
You’re a mere three miles
From the nearest town
In the early morning light of Christmas Day
You found the place where you would stay
On the Appalachian trail
On Christmas Day
credits
released November 28, 2024
Written by Sofia Talvik
Vocals and guitar Sofia Talvik
Classical guitar Drake Duffer
Bass Janne Manninen
Accordion Peyton Clifford
Cello David Floer
Percussion Joakim Lundgren
Produced by Sofia Talvik
Mixed and mastered by Hans Olsson, Svenska Grammofonstudion
Written by Sofia Talvik
Vocals and guitar Sofia Talvik
Classical guitar Drake Duffer
Bass Janne Manninen
Accordion Peyton Clifford
Cello David Floer
Percussion Joakim Lundgren
Produced by Sofia Talvik
Mixed and mastered by Hans Olsson, Svenska Grammofonstudion
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Sofia Talvik Gothenburg, Sweden
Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy, creating a special niche of folk music that has been described as neo-folk. She is a veteran performer with 8 original full length albums as well as numerous EPs, singles and tours behind her. ... more
shows
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Mar 31Chipley, FL
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Apr 1Niceville, FL
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Apr 2Blountstown, FL
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Apr 3Marianna, FL
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Apr 4Bonifay, FL
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Apr 9Graceville, FL
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Apr 16Sparta, KY
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Apr 19St Louis, MO
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Apr 24Bishop Hill, IL
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Apr 26Chicago, IL
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Apr 27Carmel, IN
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May 1Cleveland, OH
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May 2Saline, MI
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May 3Livonia, MI
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May 7South Haven, MI
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May 8Paw Paw, MI
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May 9Grass Lake, MI
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May 15Green Bay, WI
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May 16Hayward, WI
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May 17Wabeno, WI
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May 21La Crosse, WI
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May 22Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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May 24Delano, MN
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May 25Maple Plain, MN
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May 29New York Mills, MN
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May 31St. Paul, MN
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Jun 8Jamestown, ND
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Jun 10Dickinson, ND
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Jun 11Rugby, ND
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Jun 12Mandan, ND
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Jun 14Cheyenne, WY
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Jun 15Estes Park, CO
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Jun 18Ridgway, CO
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Jun 19Montrose, CO
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Jun 20Cortez, CO
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Jun 21Florence, CO
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Jun 22Chama, NM
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Jun 27Tularosa, NM
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Jun 28Las Cruces, NM
discography
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by Michelle LewisMichelle has a wonderfully quirky tone of her voice and when you listen to her album you feel like she's right there singing it for you, and that the stories are yours as well.
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