A Holiday Music Video by Candace Love
A Seasonal Story Told Through Song and Image
Smokey in the Basket is a holiday music video by Candace Love that blends warmth, humor, and gentle storytelling. Set within the rhythms of the season, the piece treats the holidays as a time for small moments, shared glances, and affectionate ritual rather than grand spectacle.
The work embraces a lightness of touch, allowing charm and familiarity to carry meaning. Through music and image, it reflects the way holiday stories are often passed along quietly, embedded in domestic scenes and remembered details.
Musical and Visual Approach
The song unfolds with a relaxed, melodic sensibility, supporting a visual narrative that is intimate and observant. The arrangement favors clarity and mood over ornament, allowing the music to guide the pacing and emotional tone of the film.
As a music video, Smokey in the Basket is conceived as a complete short work, where sound and image are interdependent. The result is a piece that invites revisiting, much like a seasonal tradition itself.
Context Within the Archive
Smokey in the Basket appears within the Holiday Films and Music Films collections of New and Unique Videos®, where seasonal works are presented as cultural expressions rather than novelty content. It complements other holiday pieces that explore memory, affection, and continuity through music-driven storytelling.
Credit
Music by Candace Love, the musical persona of poet Patty Mooney.