How we crafted the perfect Christmas sound: creating the Christmas Around the World album

Introduction: blending tradition with innovation

Creating an album that celebrates the essence of Christmas from different cultures around the world was no small feat. Each track had to encapsulate the unique holiday atmosphere of its respective country, blending tradition with modern musical techniques. This is where technology, and more specifically Suno Songsmith GPT, became our invaluable creative partner.

In this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process that led to the creation of the Christmas Around the World album. From analyzing traditional music, crafting lyrics, to fine-tuning prompts for Suno’s AI-based tool, every part of this project was meticulously designed to create something both timeless and innovative.

Step 1: analyzing traditional Christmas music across cultures

The starting point for each song was a deep dive into traditional Christmas music. We utilized AI to analyze the cultural background and musical styles unique to each country represented in the album, such as:

• France: With its delicate choirs and reverent tones, AI helped us capture the spirit of French carols like Il est né, le divin enfant.
• Italy: By drawing from the operatic grandeur of Tu scendi dalle stelle, we created music that echoed Italy’s rich history of sacred sounds.
• Other countries: Each track followed a similar process, using AI to pick up on key elements of musical tradition.

This AI-driven analysis identified key elements—such as instruments, melodies, and lyrical themes—that formed the backbone of our compositions. Each song was built on these traditional foundations while keeping a fresh, modern feel.

Step 2: crafting the lyrics

Once the foundation of each track was established, we focused on crafting the lyrics. Rather than manually dissecting each culture's lyrical structure, we leveraged AI to do so, which allowed us to stay authentic to the traditions while adding our own creative touch.

For example:

• French Christmas song: The lyrics reflected themes of joy, community, and reverence, all generated with AI assistance to match the French cultural context.

This AI-powered approach ensured that each song's lyrics felt authentic, reflecting both the cultural nuances and the universal themes of Christmas.

Step 3: building custom Suno prompts

With the lyrics in place, we moved on to crafting the music itself, leveraging AI tools such as Suno Songsmith GPT. Here’s where the real magic happened—creating custom prompts that would help generate the perfect musical backing for each song.

Through extensive research on Suno's capabilities and by studying various articles and insights from the Suno website, we learned how to tailor prompts for each track. For instance, we customized instructions for different musical elements like:

• Tempo: Slower tempos for reflective songs, or faster, joyful beats for upbeat tracks.
• Instruments: We made use of regionally inspired instruments (such as the accordion in French songs or the zampogna for Italian carols).
• Vocals: Instructing the AI to focus on specific choral structures, mirroring the traditional vocal arrangements we found during research.



By providing these specific guidelines, we ensured that Suno produced music that reflected both our artistic vision and the authentic sound of each country's Christmas traditions.

Step 4: refining through an iterative process

Creating each track was far from a one-and-done process. Instead, it was a collaborative, iterative journey. We started with an initial prompt and generated a draft version of the song. From there, we listened carefully, identifying areas where the track could better match the traditions we were drawing from.

At times, this meant revisiting our research or tweaking our prompts. In other instances, it involved adjusting the song’s structure to ensure the correct balance of modern elements and tradition. For example, we often reworked the instrumentation to better reflect the feel of the country’s Christmas music, adding or subtracting instruments to fine-tune the sound.

Each iteration brought us closer to the final version, ensuring that every song truly felt like it belonged in the cultural canon of the country it represented.

Step 5: preparing for release

With all the songs finalized, we’re excited to announce the upcoming release of both the Christmas Around the World album and its instrumental counterpart. This will offer listeners two distinct ways to experience the magic of these globally inspired Christmas tunes: one with the full lyrical depth and one with just the enchanting instrumentals.

Conclusion: a global celebration of Christmas music

The process of creating Christmas Around the World was both challenging and immensely rewarding. By combining in-depth research with the creative power of AI, we’ve crafted an album that honors the beauty of Christmas traditions from across the globe. We hope it brings as much joy to you as it did to us while making it.

Stay tuned for the album’s release, and be sure to explore the instrumental version for a deeper, atmospheric experience of this holiday journey.