"The Christmas Ladder" Song and Video now available!
I’m excited to announce my new song "The Christmas Ladder" is now available on YouTube and as a recording you can download or stream! This song is the culmination of months of prayer and work by many people, and I am thrilled to share it with you.
“The Christmas Ladder” is illustrated song-story about a young boy, his grandfather and family, their faith and the ladder that connects them all. It's a story that can be shared and listened to by people of all ages. The story was illustrated by an artist from Ukraine, which makes this even more special.
Here are links to the YouTube music videos:
"The Christmas Ladder " song with animated illustrations (recommended):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA2AVGyjDKM
"The Christmas Ladder" song with lyrics and thumbnail illustrations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1r1kTf24w
The recording of “The Christmas Ladder” is also now available for your own listening.
https://chrisatkins.hearnow.com
"The Christmas Ladder" recording is available on the following:
Amazon music
Apple Music I-Tunes
i-heart radio
Spotify
Pandora
YouTube music
…and dozens of other streaming services.
Your purchase of this song helps fund future recordings and projects.
I am grateful for and proud of the team that worked on bringing this song story to life:
The song features me along with my brother Joe Atkins and good friend Steve Bloomquist (Joe and Steve were 2 members of the band “Sunrise” that I was part of many years ago).
My good friend Matt Kirkwold, a prolific musician and producer in his own right, added additional instruments and arrangements.
The Illustrations were done by Victoria Skakandi, who lives in Ukraine. We pray for her, her family, colleagues and the people of Ukraine!
The videos were produced by Clay Erickson. He is an amazing video producer and friend.
I also want to acknowledge my friends Adam Ferris and Bill Gausman, 2 great musicians who played drums and harmonica on the original demonstration version of the song.
This song would not be here today without their talents and musical contributions.
I hope this song and story bless you and all who hear it and watch the video.
Have a blessed Christmas and New Year!
Chris Atkins