Is holiday planning stressing you out? Is gift buying getting a bit too much? Then take a moment to check out this little 'jam' between Andrew Bird and classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

It only lasts two minutes but it's guaranteed to restore peace and calm to your soul as the world around you spirals into holiday season madness.

Mr Bird has also got a Christmas gift waiting for fans on his website; he's streaming two tracks from the forthcoming Noble Beast album. Nice. [You Ain't No Picasso]