Discover Max Hawthorne’s “A Tyrannosaurus For Christmas”, the irresistible retro hit that merges the holiday spirit with the prehistoric charm of dinosaurs.
A New Prehistoric Holiday Tradition
It’s a fact: originalChristmas songs are forever associated with the holidays. Animals and their quirks are often front and center in these productions, whether it’s barking dogs or singing chipmunks. But bestselling author Max Hawthorne brings prehistory into the present with his almost irresistible earworm: “A Tyrannosaurus For Christmas”.
Retro Melodies and Prehistoric Charm
Hawthorne’s exuberant song uses retro melodies that make you sway to the music, creating an infectious sound. The lyrics tell the adventures of a young boy named Billy who dreams, of all things, of a Tyrannosaurus rex for Christmas. The track is full of references to other dinosaurs (budding paleontologists will surely know them) as Billy convincingly explains why a T-Rex is the obvious and best choice for a pet.
The highlight is an adorable message to Santa Claus, attempting to persuade him to bring Billy a baby dinosaur that will one day be big enough to eat an elephant, with a clever justification: “It’ll probably help him get Rex off his shelves… so he can stop looking for his missing elves”.
Behind the Scenes: Chart Success and High-Profile Support
Since its release in 2020, “A Tyrannosaurus For Christmas” has climbed the charts, reaching the eleventh spot on the World Indie Music Chart Top 100.
The song was promoted by Musik and Film President Stephen Wrench, a music industry legend who has worked with big names like Lynyard Skynyard, Survivor, Santana, Toto, and Tom Petty, among many others.
Hawthorne commented on the song’s appeal by emphasizing the connection between dinosaurs and the audience:
“Anyone who has taken their family to see ‘Jurassic World’ knows that kids love dinosaurs; it’s a fact. And that includes grown-up kids too. If you’re going to ask Santa for something, you might as well go big, like a Tyrannosaurus. Who wouldn’t want to ride a T-Rex to school instead of the school bus? Can you imagine the looks on all the teachers’ faces?”
An Example of Timeless Composition
“A Tyrannosaurus For Christmas” is simply composed, aimed at a pre-teen audience, yet it is not without compositional depth. Although the lyrical presence is sparse, the track is clearly performed with affection from the start. The harmonies are simple yet lovable, with a broken rhythm and lush melodic rhyme that blend together in a surprisingly perfect way.
Hawthorne, an author and creative individual in general (known for his Kronos Rising series), lets his storytelling abilities set the tone for every part of this song. Whether viewed from the perspective of the audience or another musician, the track has layers that you can’t help but appreciate in all their stereo glory.
Thoughtful Production and Multidimensional Sound
Hawthorne was right to keep unnecessary filler completely out of the arrangement. While the horn section is a bit artificial compared to the vocals, this contrast highlights the organic tonality of the harmonies better than strings and percussion behind our singer.
It takes a calculating mind to make a track like this sound multidimensional, rather than overwhelming and adorned with more color than most pop singles should be, but by all accounts, I think the right musician was at the helm of this project. As an author and songwriter, this is an artist who knows exactly who he wants to be. It’s the perfect song for the winter season if you’re a child of any age who still appreciates fantasy.
