
El's setting of this Christmas song elevates it from the humdrum sing-along chestnut to a high level of drama, mystery and spirituality. He has set it in the key of G minor in the "CGAD" guitar. Moreover, he uses a harp-like approach, arpeggiating across the strings from bass to treble. The result is a ravishing piece of music that should be in the repertoire of every guitarist who plays Christmas music.