a gentle christmas glow carrying hope, memory and togetherness

‘keeping the dream alive’ arrives like a candle lit in a dark window, small at first, then warming the whole room as more voices gather around it. the marsh family offer a tender, stripped back opening before letting the song bloom into full orchestral colour. it feels like a reminder of what still holds us, even when the world feels cold or heavy.

based in kent, this real life family band lean into harmonies that feel lived in and instinctive. tess and ella soften the opening with bright intimate tones, followed by alfie and tom, before the arrangement unfurls into festive bells, timpani, brass and glockenspiel. the instrumentation flickers with 12 string guitars and warm orchestral sweeps, creating something both nostalgic and freshly heartfelt. every layer feels shaped by care, crafted not for spectacle but for connection.

this christmas release supports tiny toes, a charity aiding neonatal and special care baby units, tying the music to a story of memory, love and community. the clark family’s annual light display and the neonatal unit in ashford feature in the video, grounding the song in real lives and real loss.

it is soft, sincere and deeply human. a song to hold close.

thank u for making this the marsh family ✨