Mervyn Brunt has a knack for gathering the right musicians at the right time. Working under the name Merv & Co, he pulls together different players from Herefordshire’s thriving music scene for each new release.
“The myth celebrates a glow; ordinary workers doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times.”
“Unsung Heroes” gives us something genuinely clever: the Rudolph story from the perspective of the reindeer who actually did the work that night. Here, an entire night of heroic effort becomes forever associated with one embarrassing symptom. Brunt knows how to build a narrative that draws you in and makes you care about characters, even when those characters happen to be Christmas reindeer.
It’s a celebration of the people who show up when things get tough, who push through when they’re not feeling their best, who make magic happen behind the scenes while others get the credit. It’s a love letter to essential workers everywhere, wrapped up in a Christmas tale that’s been hiding in plain sight for decades.
If you’re tired of the same old holiday playlist, give “Unsung Heroes” a spin. Merv & Co have created something that’ll make you smile, think a little, and maybe look at that famous red-nosed reindeer story in a whole new light.
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