Jax Releases An Original Contemporary Version Of The Christmas Hymn “What Child Is This?

Jax is following up her debut EP “Elevator Goodbyes” with her haunting, angelic voice set over a contemporary, moody rendition of the classic Christmas hymn, “What Child is This? ,” set to the traditional folk song Greensleeves, with lyrics by William Chatterton Dix. This original version of the song was arranged and adapted by Vic Levak (Balligomingo) and Jax, produced by Vic Levak, who also performs all the instruments on the song. The song is available for download on iTunes and CD Baby and is recommended to those who enjoy the music of Amy Millan, Kate Miller-Heidke and Sarah McLachlan.

Jax is a producer, director, actress, environmental activist, screenwriter, singer and songwriter,who has worked in television, film, viral video, theater and dance. Jax organized and hosted her own Earth Hour event in Vancouver in 2008, the only event of its kind held in the city that day. In conjunction with the event, Jax’s original PSA/Music Video “Flicking The Lights Off”, attracted worldwide attention. A parody of another very popular YouTube video by comedian Sarah Silverman and actor Matt Damon, the video made its debut on Urban Rush, was screened at the 2008 Projecting Change Vancouver Film Festival and Vancouver’s Celluloid Social Club, has received thousands of hits on YouTube and has been posted on Green sites and blogs all over the net.

Renowned Vancouver record producer and musician Vic Levak is the owner of Hush Studio in Burnaby. He is also a member of the group Balligomingo (Under An Endless Sky). Vic and Jax began their creative collaboration with Jax’s debut EP, Elevator Goodbyes, which was released last year and is available online.