"Sealed with a List" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Sealed with a List (Original TV Movie Soundtrack Notes)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Can a New Year’s resolution list double as a mixtape for falling in love? Sealed with a List (2023) plays it that way. The film’s licensed songs sketch city bustle, market sparkle, and a jog-turned-flirtation, while a warm, contemporary score wraps the quieter turning points. No official “OST” album dropped, but the placements are clean and easy to spot, and the cueing feels deliberately story-led.

Arrival → adaptation → rebellion → collapse: Carley re-enters December with a to-do list; the music flips from pep to vulnerability as she unpacks old goals with Wyatt’s help; momentum builds, a snag hits, and the score steadies the landing. The needle-drops here aren’t wall-to-wall—each one tilts a key beat, then gets out of the way.

What sets this one apart is precision: a bright opener for commute-and-coffee energy, a market stroll buoyed by novelty pop, and a training montage that sells two people choosing the same pace. As per a well-trafficked scene-by-scene song log, the timings are specific enough for quick rewatch mapping.

Genres & themes by phase — Breezy indie-pop: momentum and fresh starts. Festive novelty: public cheer that nudges connection. Modern light-electronic score: reflective beats, choices in motion.

How It Was Made

Composer: Vincent Jones provides the original music—warm keys, brushed percussion, and light guitar figures that sit under dialogue without sanding off emotion. Director: Lucie Guest shapes the film like a list you can dance to, and the post team keeps the source cues crisp in the mix. The movie premiered in December 2023 on Hallmark Channel and rolled out internationally on partner networks/streamers soon after.

The song slate is small but strategic—three clear, licensed placements cover early-act setup, mid-act reconnection, and tone-setting montage. According to Hallmark’s preview materials, the marketing leaned on those scene vibes: city twinkle, market glow, and the “we’re trying” energy of an outdoor run.

Tracks & Scenes

“Christmas Wish” — Mark Roberts, Paul Fletcher & Patrick Sturrock
Where it plays: Around the 5-minute mark as Carley leaves her apartment for work—street decorations, coffee steam, and a quick check-in at the office about Wyatt. Non-diegetic; brisk needle-drop that carries the cut-ins.
Why it matters: It paints ambition with sparkle; the list isn’t a burden yet, it’s possibility.

“Santa Don’t Go” — Andy Barr (feat. Dana DeLorenzo)
Where it plays: ~00:18 at the Christmas market with Carley and her mom. The mix lets crowd noise play against the chorus; diegetic spill from stalls plus non-diegetic push.
Why it matters: Public joy frames private doubt—the song’s wink keeps the scene buoyant while mother/daughter talk gets real.

“The Winner” — Mike Cave
Where it plays: ~00:27 during Carley and Wyatt’s jog. Quick cuts, shared pace, breath-laughs; the track’s pulse locks their rhythm. Non-diegetic, montage-forward.
Why it matters: It’s the chemistry cue—friendly competition softening into fluent teamwork.

Original Score — Vincent Jones
Where it plays: Throughout transitional beats (apartment reflection, post-setback regroup, final gesture). Light piano and pads, occasional guitar ostinato.
Why it matters: It keeps the film’s heart-rate steady between the shiny set-pieces.

Notes & Trivia

• The film’s original music is credited to Vincent Jones; no standalone score album has been announced.
• Those three licensed songs are the marquee placements; the rest of the movie rides on score and diegetic background.
• Premiered December 16, 2023 in Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas slate; directed by Lucie Guest.
• Filmed around New Westminster, British Columbia—several market and street scenes double as musical “stages.”

Music–Story Links

The opener’s bright pop organizes Carley’s world—fast feet, faster calendar. The market song lets family advice feel like window-shopping: you can browse ideas without buying the pressure. The jogging track literalizes the theme: lists are easier to tackle with a partner’s pace. And Jones’s score threads the aftermaths—quieter cues that say “choose again” rather than “cue the miracle.”

Reception & Quotes

Holiday-romance watchers called this one a tidy, funny two-hander with a bouncy musical surface. Critics leaned on the “resolution list” hook and the clear, montage-friendly sound. As one outlet put it, the movie “feels like a New Year’s buddy comedy with feelings,” and the music never fights that lane.

“A brisk, charming rom-com that lets its soundtrack nudge, not natter.” a capsule review noted

“Placements are sparing and effective; the score warms the corners.” one roundup observed

Interesting Facts

• There’s no commercial OST—track IDs come from scene logs and credit crawls.
• Market sound is mixed to feel partly diegetic, so the music seems to spill from stalls.
• The jog montage is the movie’s “we click” tell; its cue sells timing more than triumph.
• Vincent Jones’ credit reads “Original Music”—common for Hallmark premieres built on a few choice syncs plus a bespoke score.
• The title’s “Sealed” pun never becomes a lyrical motif; the film resists on-the-nose Christmas standards.

Technical Info

• Title: Sealed with a List
• Year: 2023
• Type: TV movie (holiday romance) — licensed songs + original score
• Composer (Original Music): Vincent Jones
• Director: Lucie Guest
• Primary licensed placements: “Christmas Wish” — Mark Roberts, Paul Fletcher & Patrick Sturrock (~00:05); “Santa Don’t Go” — Andy Barr feat. Dana DeLorenzo (~00:18); “The Winner” — Mike Cave (~00:27)
• Release context: Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas (Dec 16, 2023); later streaming via partner platforms.
• Album status: No official soundtrack album as of writing; songs available individually on DSPs.

Questions & Answers

Is there a released soundtrack album?

No official OST—just individual songs and the film’s end-credit listings.

Who composed the score?

Vincent Jones is credited with Original Music; his cues carry the reflective beats.

What’s the jog-montage song?

“The Winner” by Mike Cave, heard around the 27-minute mark.

What’s the market scene song?

“Santa Don’t Go” by Andy Barr featuring Dana DeLorenzo, roughly 18 minutes in.

And the bright opener?

“Christmas Wish” by Mark Roberts, Paul Fletcher & Patrick Sturrock, during Carley’s work-day kickoff (~00:05).

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Hallmark Channel preview page and trailer; TV Insider credits page; Soundtracki scene-by-scene song list; IMDb title/credits; regional listings/streamers.

November, 26th 2025