“This Time of Year” by AmurRayz is a gentle reminder of everything the holiday season brings. It’s a Christmas–New Year song that doesn’t focus only on the happy parts. Instead, it looks at the season from every angle — joy, excitement, warmth, nostalgia, and even the soft sadness that often comes with remembering people we miss. It’s a song that understands real life, and that honesty makes it beautiful. The melody is simple in the best way. It’s easy to sing and has that classic feel that holiday songs carry. You hear it once, and it stays with you. The lyric opens wide and welcomes everyone in. It speaks to families gathering, friends reconnecting, and people who may be spending the season alone. It doesn’t force a message; it just reflects the truth of this time of year.
The performance brings the writing to life. Paul Millard’s sax adds warmth. Mike Hyder’s violin brings emotion to the edges. Lindsay Hamminga’s guitar keeps everything grounded with a soft, steady flow. The vocals from Stephen Murray, Michael Crannage, and Kylie Crannage blend like voices around a fireplace — sincere, close, and comforting. You can hear the care in every line. Written by Stephen Murray and produced by Michael Crannage, the song understands the strange mix of feelings that arrive every December. There is joy in meeting loved ones, but also the quiet moments when we think of those who are no longer here. There is celebration, but also reflection. There is new love, old memories, and the hope that comes with another year beginning.
“This Time of Year” reminds us that the season means something different to everyone. Some people are surrounded by family. Some are working. Some are remembering. Some are looking forward. Some are healing. And the song embraces all of it with grace. It’s the kind of track you can play in the background during a gathering, or listen to alone when the house is still. Either way, it feels like a companion — a soft voice saying, we’re all in this together. In a world where holiday music can feel predictable, AmurRayz offers something tender and real. “This Time of Year” is a song you can listen to, sing, share, and carry with you through the season.
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