Carol of the Bells | The Bands of HM Royal Marines

[@gvivo2120]

Simply magnificent: a haunting melody that evokes childhood memories of tinsel soldiers in a Christmas tree... that have come to life. These military musicians are geniuses.

[@Brendan-q2j]

In my opinion this has to be the very best instrumental version of Carol of the Bells on You Tube. This version is truly outstanding. I would think that there are not too many versions of this wonderful carol that I have not heard to date. Many are brilliant, but this has that wow factor.

[@lmiketenn]

Brilliant...Love this rendition of the Urkranian Classic..

[@truemanofkent]

Some very clever video editing and a great piece of music.

[@hughfranklin4002]

Everyone knows the RM band are the best in the world and then they go and blow your mind with something like this. So very very talented.

[@SuDay-si8tl]

Magical! I frequently listen to this piece of music and adore it every time. 🥰

[@bikergirl2000]

Brilliant. And so easy to forget that they are so much more than excellent musicians.

[@flowerpowergirl343]

Absolutely beautiful Gave me goosebumps

[@lindaseuneke6783]

This is by far and away the best ever arrangement and rendition of one of the most beautiful pieces of Christmas music ever written. It gives me chills and I can't stop playing it even though Christmas is over! Brava gentlemen!!

[@shashacrow3396]

This is the most beautiful rendition of this carol I have ever heard 😭😭😭

[@dwhip49]

Excellent. ...and who'd a thought triplets would all qualify for the Royal Marine Band!

[@phoebebrown2883]

I have sent this link to so many people and I have listened to it over and over...it is fantastic.

[@Brendan-q2j]

Wow, That was good.

[@RogersRamblings]

Brilliant execution by the two musicians and by the video crew.

[@tonyalways7174]

Phenomenal musicians beyond the world famous marching bands. Brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Baronessa0409]

Як гарно звучить ця колядка а вашому виконанні! Захоплення!

[@tommybrown9034]

Thank You: Translated How beautiful this carol sounds and your performance! Delight!

[@icc64]

❤️ The best version ever ,have a blessed Christmas 🎄 all

[@RICDirector]

Gorgeous. Never fails to give me chills, this piece, regardless of who performs it; when well done, it's goosebumps all the way. Thank you.

[@em6000]

"Carol of the Bells" a world-famous Ukrainian Christmas carol written in 1916. It tells the story of a swallow that flies to an innkeeper and calls him to look at his flock of sheep, where many little lambs have been born, which means that the innkeeper is prosperous is where he can make a lot of money. The Ukrainians were wealthy before the Russians came and took everything away. On the night of January 22-23, 1921, the author of the song Leontovych was shot dead at the age of 43 in his parents' house by an agent of the Cheka secret service. The agent stole his victim's fur coat and shoes.

[@brianmcd9492]

Sounds of Christmas, great preformance

[@MsGrandunion]

Very neat mash up with We Three Kings, never heard that before. Outstanding work guys, I had no idea the RM percussion (aka pots and pans) department was this skilled.

[@snowymountaintops75]

Thank you for pointing out the last bit! Well deserved upvote!

[@alantoon5708]

Magnificent again, Royal Marines. As a percussionist I really enjoyed how this was done.

[@sandie321]

OK, so this has found me in February 2021. I don't care, because beautiful music is always worth listening to. Thank you gentlemen your musicianship is greatly admired.

[@tonykulikovsky]

February I'm here in March is that sad or what, but who cares

[@wildfireintexas]

That was lovely. Thank you. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe those incredibly talented musicians (and goofs) have played together a time or two.

[@genius1er]

now I haave 3 favorites versions from this song this one, Harry Bellafonte and Pentatonix

[@Gillmeister2465]

Absolutely fantastic lads, from a retired drummer from the pipes and drums,. Brilliant tunes thanks 🤫

[@heikezimmermann8084]

Eine wunderschöne Melodie, egal welche performance...

[@TJMusicNerd]

Absolutely Lovely! I know how you do it, but it's still mesmerizing ! BZ RMBS!!!

[@sallydickson6193]

Beautiful ❤xx My Dad was in the Royal Marines xx

[@eshaanjoshi]

this is one of the superbest rendition of the classic

[@claredarmy]

Loving the spirit! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@noitdoesntexist]

30 days before Christmas!

[@wildfireintexas]

The acoustics in that place must have been off the charts.

[@gbulmer]

I have no doubt those musicians played the instruments in the audio. However, it may have been pre-recorded and mimed. As you say, the acoustics would have to be amazing. I see no microphones, yet the audio quality was outstanding. Plus I think there was music playing which had no instrument 'on set', I think I heard something like a Mark tree, or maybe sleigh bells, but none of the percussionists were playing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your family, and friends,

[@markbolton6050]

Made one of my favourites even more special, the Royal Marine band always great with arrangement thank you gentlemen fantastic work

[@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

Fantastic arrangement. Merry Christmas from New England USA

[@Brendan-q2j]

This is magnificent. I must have watched this video 100 times and I never get tired of it.

[@watchfordpilot]

Brilliant lads, very well done indeed! I'll be sharing as fast as I can - Cheers Royal!

[@amfwelsh]

Absolutely stunning

[@elizabethclarke4219]

Thank you for this wonderful rendition of my favourite carol.

[@ruthmcilmoyle4941]

Loved it last year. Lovin’ it again this year.

[@karenb8990]

Bravo! What a pretty, fabulous, spectacular piece this is! Saved for my future listening pleasure!

[@janetjones5087]

Beautiful and Merry Christmas to you...love it!

[@zviolabach6014]

Beautiful thank you God Bless 🙏

[@joannebrixton2363]

Beautiful marry Xmas to you all and have nice new year 🎄❤️🎅😊🤗

[@carolebrightman8391]

Absolutely love it.

[@dr.dmitry.sokolov]

Simply BRILLIANT! Immersed in fairy tale :)

[@122442]

absolute mustard chaps

[@Sunflowers159]

Brilliant!

[@andyoz1168]

Really wonderful! thanks to you all!

[@jillyd2807]

🎄Love that 👏👏👏👏👏

[@sofiareyes5327]

I love it so beautiful, God bless you all!!

[@zoewilliams74]

Beautiful! 😍

[@janejennings8525]

Wonderful!

[@holmesjunction]

I knew the 'Last Man in the RAF' was a dog handler and now I know the 'Last Man in the RM Band' is a sgt percussionist. Well at least he keeps busy! Seasons Greetings (again).

[@nigelgregory4777]

Awesome ❤

[@K2shadowfax]

Now, that's what you call a right ol' ding dong! GG BRMs

[@christianmadrigalgaribay51]

Muy hermosa versión, desde México 😃👍

[@ОлексійДобровольський-р3э]

Awesome

[@wolfiepower8103]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@childoftheking2214]

Well done💕💕💕

[@michaelshelley1289]

that was excellent!!!!! good job!!!

[@theeuropeanperspective3391]

Beautiful :)

[@davidmiller3709]

First rate arrangement and production by the Band Service, played with Bootie brio by Band-Sgts Hall and Smith. A Christmas favourite.

[@sally-annharris8035]

Essence 🙂

[@yanas2427]

Щедрик! ​🇺🇦​ 💛💙

[@pantaleogaliotta3994]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖

[@siewheilou399]

Are there 4 men in this? It looks like only 2 men. 2:56 to 2:59, is there a fifth instrument? Is that a set of wind chimes? and cymbals?

[@MajorRoadAhead]

Is this Milton Keynes shopping center? Good acoustics wherever it is.

[@gillappleby2528]

No, Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth.

[@vapaus831]

Who arrange it?

[@familieh.3680]

Wann ist das Lied auf Apple Music verfügbar?

[@CarolMartinez-s6p]

Ukrania,que linda historias,,l navidad es hermosa

[@andmak5574]

Like👍

[@neilharvey4161]

What's happened to the singers update requiref

[@Daniel-bt8cb]

Is this the band of the Sergeants or something lol

[@TxTxTTunechi]

HAQ NAMAZ what he doing?

[@TxTxTTunechi]

MAH+GIC FUNERAL

[@wrecks02]

Who knows what the red sash signifies?

[@wrecks02]

Hint: It's what bandsmen do in the heat of battle..

[@TxTxTTunechi]

JB BR

[@TxTxTTunechi]

ghor head pope afff

[@konstantinanatolievich5849]

Ukrainian "Schedryk".

[@TxTxTTunechi]

ALLAH HU AKBER WAR PALENSTINE 2025