CAROL OF THE BELLS Live: Epic Orchestra Piano Version | Performed by Composer Jennifer Thomas

[@МарияПостевка-б7с]

Many people unknown that this melody is from Ucraine. It wrote Mykola Leontovich. In original "Shedrik".

[@tricksterju1772]

Ukraine *

[@МарияПостевка-б7с]

Thank you )))

[@andriimartseniuk4813]

unknown - don't know, wrote - was written by*

[@temtem7934]

Так, ця пісня української душі об'єднала світи.

[@taekiotan9158]

Many people don't know that this melody is from Ukraine. It was written by ........ (= that's how you would write this sentence gramatically correct)

[@vitavita7689]

This melody was originally written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, and named «Shchedryk». Very beautiful folk song , you should listen to.🇺🇦

[@christinamacneal6187]

Always been my FAVORITE.¥

[@antigoneoedipus7037]

Народная украинская песня в обработке Н. Леонтовича

[@danijelamajic4231]

Best crismas song

[@antiminer2422]

its very very old traditional Ukrainian song caverd by Ukrainian composer M.Leontovich

[@ruslankolesnichenko3277]

That's true 👍 💯 😄

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you everyone for your kind words! This was so much fun to perform live, especially with the choir (since my studio album version doesn't have choir). Carol of the Bells has been one of my favorite carols for a long time - and I loved "sprucing" it up with Vivaldi's "Winter", as well as giving it a little of my signature epic sound. You guys are great and thank you so much for the love and support. ❤️ Merry Christmas!

[@UkrainskayaStepnayaP4ela]

very nice version of our native Shedrik which we are thinging every Rojdestvo 7 January and the time till 19 January.

[@victoruben07]

Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!

[@victoruben07]

Merry Christmas!!

[@UkrainskayaStepnayaP4ela]

is it possible to get the notes of piano partitura?

[@UkrainskayaStepnayaP4ela]

@@victoruben07 very professional.

[@larryb5311]

I really love this timeless old carol, and this arrangement is remarkable. Prayers for the people of Ukraine.

[@edgarespindola3551]

IT'S THE PRETTIEST VERSION I´VE EVER HEARD...IT MADE ME CRY...BRIGTH!!!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you 😊

[@sangteapachuau4031]

That s it

[@jacobbrawdy2684]

Omg Jennifer your divine!!!!!!*

[@amybobisink1892]

That was the single most amazing piano playing I have ever heard in my 51 years. I have goosebumps everywhere.

[@jenniferthomas]

Wow, thank you!! ❤️🙏🎵

[@melissasalasblair5273]

❤‍🔥💛

[@leonidyarotskiy6639]

@@jenniferthomasdo you actually record this???

[@leonidyarotskiy6639]

I bet it sounded better

[@aliciat9810]

Fantastic piano!!

[@vladikhrystevych5530]

Beautiful version, thankful to Mr. Leontovich for creating Shedryk ("Carol of the Bells").

[@patsonsnowboy8373]

Christmas 2023 is approaching and I can’t wait to hear this song being played worldwide again 🙂❤

[@kidsbrain6930]

This is the song Shchedrik by Ukrainian composer Leontovich. About 100 years ago, Vigovsky translated it into English.

[@Жека-л3г]

​@@kidsbrain6930🎉❤

[@Жека-л3г]

Вівці ідуть далі😢

[@muffs55mercury61]

And Christmas 2024 is just two months and one week away.

[@oksanakarmelyuk72]

Український "Щедрик" Миколи Леонтовича !!!! Геніальна народна композиція лунає у всьому світі !!!!!!!! Слава Україні і її ГЕРОЯМ !

[@ГригорийЧеботару]

мелодию да а саму песню написал американец

[@ThePeterWilliam]

And praise to all the beautiful Russian melodies written by Tchiakovsky, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich etc

[@ОленаЦиквас]

Так, неймовірна українська колядка) Дякую ЗСУ, що мене не вбили росіяни і я можу її слухати наприкінці 2023❤

[@ukrainepress8800]

@@ThePeterWilliam Degenerates still think that Ukraine is Russia,

[@ДжонПарацельс]

Героям слава! Вітання від окремого 470-го піхотного батальйону!

[@wandamanning9198]

One of the most beautiful versions of this Christmas song. Had to hear it to bring in the season. Thank you🎄

[@ammobank]

Remember it this year as well. It send the message of a great Savior KIng. Let it be so.

[@wandamanning9198]

@@ammobank listening 2021!!!

[@karamelove]

@@wandamanning9198and i listening in 2024 :)

[@OxiSheva]

Дякую, за варіант старословянської пісні "Щедрик", якій біля 1000 років. Оригинальний текст про початок нового року, нового життя. Тому вона буде звучати вічно. Слава Україні!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Sometimes I put my rock & roll records, CDs DVDs etc away to listen to something different and that's how I'm here now. I love this to no end. I envy the talent all those people have.

[@kvitkafialka439]

Геніальна мелодія, відома на весь світ.Ураїнського, видатного композитора- Миколи Леонтовича. 🇺🇦

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed this. ❤️🙏 When I posted this performance, never did I ever think it would get this many views (over 1.5 million as of 12/2021). Was I aware that it was NOT a perfect performance? Absolutely. We did two back-to-back evening concerts, but only filmed one of the performances, this was the first night (I believe the 2nd night was better). Was I aware of a few not-totally-in-sync with each other spots between the orchestra and myself? You bet. But I am aware live performances are never perfect, and did I love performing this and want to share? Absolutely. The beauty of a live performance is the energy you feel when you are there. And as a recording artist and composer who does a rare few live performances here and there, it always takes GREAT courage for me to overcome performance anxiety, fear of criticism, and judgment and just put my heart out there because THAT is why I do it. I do it to give a gift to the audience, to say "even though this isn't perfect, I'm not perfect, it is my gift to you." And my heart, my soul, and my face smile in this performance because of it. Thank you for watching, and being here. And to those who randomly find my performance and don't take the time to do any research on who I am, here's just a few answers to random comments: - "Why is the choir not singing more?" Answer: I am a pianist. I wrote this arrangement for the piano, not for choir. It was adapted for choir specifically for this concert, but it was meant to feature the piano. - "Why so much of the red dress girl?" Because the woman in the red dress (me) was the featured soloist in this concert, I wrote the arrangement you are hearing, and I'm also performing it. (This is also my KZbin channel you are commenting on, not just some random user upload). This arrangement is from my album "Winter Symphony", and this specific concert debuted my music from this album. Thanks! Jennifer Thomas Pianist, Violinist, Composer, Yamaha Recording Artist

[@MiguelMrJazzManGarcia]

Well said and DONE ! 😃

[@msjones3792]

Amazing person Jennifer

[@dienstark]

Cool! SO COOL!

[@localgirl987]

Beautiful 👏

[@annwoo813]

great performance, love it! ❤️

[@had.v5112]

*Lyrics* Hark how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say Throw cares away Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding dong ding dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling. (oh! Ah! ahh) One seems to hear Words of good cheer From everywhere (from everywhere) Filling the air Oh how they pound, (oh how they pound) Raising the sound O'er hill and dale Telling their tale. (telling their tale) Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas, (merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas. (merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) On on they send On without end Their joyful tone To every home Ah! Ah! ah! Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong Lá, lá, lá, lá Hark how the bells, (hark how the bells) Sweet silver bells All seem to say, (all seem to say) Throw cares away (throw cares away) Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold (Bringing good cheer, oh) Oh how they pound, (oh how they pound) Raising the sound O'er hill and dale Telling their tale (telling their tale) Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas (Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas (Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas) Ah! Ah! ah!

[@andreja6188]

This is not original lyrics. Original is about bird, about birth....

[@oksanaangel4813]

Thank you !

[@borzovayaroslava]

Beautiful Ukrainian culture. This kinda magic that went years ago across the seas and oceans and give people kinda part of belief in the best future. Love it!

[@susannabonke8552]

High culture. High spirits. Suffering must come to an end

[@Teddy-u8h]

This song is so beautiful definitely one of the best Christmas songs.

[@BelovedLivingWater]

Oh this is so gooooood!!!!!

[@Tree3Conway]

If your not moved by this Composition your heart is frozen

[@julieszcz1]

So true. It's magical

[@ScoobySnax31182]

Words cannot express how beautiful this is! I'm in tears. I absolutely love this with all my soul!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@MegaDarkside007]

I've loved this song since the 6th grade. Music teacher brought 5th and 6th graders together to perform this. Taught us culture. Thank you mrs mencer

[@lora7775]

Дякую безмежно! Неймовірне виконання! Душа мого народу співає вашими голосами 💛💙✌️

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Never heard a version so full as this! I can barely speak! I'm in tears. thank you so much this is wonderful, magnificent!

[@ОльгаИвановна-э9ч]

Пісня - то душа народу, щирого українського народу 💙💛Талановита обробка Миколи Леонтовича, чудове виконання, голоси ніби дзвоники, неймовірно проникливо, до душі, слухаєш серцем та стає зрозумілим, чому український "Щедрик" чутно у багатьох країнах, на усіх континентах - це кожній людині ніби освітлює душу! 💙💛

[@lynetteallpress8079]

The most beautiful rendition of this famous but beautiful piece of music. I have listened to this over and over it still gives me goosebumps.

[@emilywilkins2021]

This arrangement reminds me why I became a musician. What a magical experience. Love the choir part added. Thank you for sharing!

[@rachelmiller8016]

You make the piano sing !!!!! AND speak!!! I can hear Her her singing! You speaking an singing!! Through the notes!! THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU! SO POWERFUL!!!!!

[@andreamurback8056]

MARAVILHOSO PARABENS 👏👏👏👏🥰

[@DarkestNova556]

I love listening to classical music, orchestras, and similar genres when I need to think. Probably because classical music used to be my lullaby

[@DavidIrthum]

Every since I heard this performed with hand bells 🔔 and a choir at a Protestant church this became one of my favorite songs.

[@ЄвгеніяТерлецька-п8е]

Яке чудове аранжування та виконання! Дякую Вам!

[@hakuto6814]

This song allows you to feel freedom

[@theresadath2122]

My seven year old son loves this. You have done it beautifully ❤

[@andreiafreitas5471]

2024 “n” I still love this song 🥹

[@giuseppeurbano9785]

Bellissima, fantastica, meravigliosa musica. Durante il periodo natalizio l' ascolto in continuazione. Ad oggi l' avrò ascoltata un miliardo di volte....... Buon Natale!

[@HoneyBee714]

Tears, thank you for this.

[@liciamino5614]

È la versione migliore che abbia sentito di questo classico natalizio. Già bellissimo nel suo originale, ma questo arrangiamento è strepitoso!!! Complimenti all'autore.

[@Tu_Mama690]

Masterpiece i tell you MASTERPIECE

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

After several times watching this video, my eyes are now drawn to the conductor. He is so wonderful to watch! He is brilliant and amazing! Bravo Maestro Bravo!!!

[@sirarukado1665]

You know what I saw ? I saw a masterpiece You know what I heard? I heard a masterpiece

[@medarisasa3344]

I love it.

[@coripro8405]

One of the most beautiful and powerful Christmas songs ever. It makes my heart go sooo fast. I am so impressed. This version is soooo WOOOOW. Well done, Jennifer. You are an inspiration and an amazing artist. Really, really good... One of the best versions of this song. ❤️😘👏 FANTASTIC!!!

[@mamucreations5899]

Simply awesome 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kaywatson6505]

They have tamed this very energetic and joyous piece music.

[@glendalandrum5876]

Makes me grateful and thankful for the goodness of our Lord

[@tray488]

Yes.

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

I could never tire of this as well as Angel's We Have Heard On High! Absolutely magnificent performance!! After hearing both of these, I knew I must have this album! It is not an album to just listen to, it is an album to experience! I have listened to many Christmas albums in my life, but not a one has captivated me nor enthralled me as THE Winter Symphony album from 1st piece to the last piece!

[@snehabhattacharjee9727]

A masterpiece. Merry Christmas everybody!!

[@lyudmilakravets7801]

Яке щастя,що я це виконання почула !!! Неперевершено!

[@victoriaancasi8738]

Maravillosa música, excelente trabajo. Felicidades. Saludos desde Cochabamba Bolivia.

[@parakeet8157]

Such a beautiful classic hymm. Prayers for Ukraine 🇺🇦in this holiest of seasons , Dec. 2022

[@april7375]

Ця пісня завжди буде займати особливе місце в серцях більшості, головне через те, що вона ідеальна

[@rexdurrett5869]

How can you hear this, and not just absolutely love people and being alive ❤and peace .... 🙏 pray

[@kleonikipavlou8040]

I'm playing the piano since I was 7 years old. Now I'm 14 practicing about 1h per day hoping one day I could reach your level 😍 greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@erkanbilen9094]

Amazing 😢

[@MarissaRiveraReadAloudBooks]

Simply beautiful! Listening in December 2023!!

[@tray488]

October 2024

[@Leolens4731]

Never heard a version as magical as this one ! Golden fingers

[@billyoung8118]

Carol of the bells. Without bells. Very amazing performance!

[@МизУКРАЇНИ-н6к]

Very beautiful ! Thank you, UK 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦

[@marciafredericks-oy4hx]

I'm not crazy I remembered this version of this music and the words are the same thank you

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

Absolutely Magnificent performance! The piano, orchestra and the choir was exquisite! BRAVO!!

[@victoriaancasi8738]

Maravilloso, hermosa música. Felicidades y gracias por compartir. Diosito bendiga siempre el trabajo que realizan. Saludos desde Cochabamba Bolivia.

[@olesiabandurak6458]

song known as “Carol of the Bells” was originally a Ukrainian folk chant “Shchedryk” arranged by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych🥰🥰🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@nastig3776]

российским композитором* песня была в РИ написана:)

[@jasykatachveska7831]

@@nastig3776 мы даже не сомневаемся, что украинская народная рожденственская щедривка была рюським композитором написяна. Канечна, как и все все все!

[@archimago7738]

@@nastig3776 Ну я даже не сомневаюсь, что россияне как всегда всё себе хотят присвоить. Написана "российским" композитором на украинском языке. Ну естественно. Хотя это украинская народная щедривка, которую Леонтович обработал.

[@Biasilvinha]

Go Ukrainian Go

[@TheMrRomamadrid]

Короче в сколеновставалово её написали.😂🤣😂

[@apostolospaisis54]

Perfect

[@kathrynkredo4655]

I am now in the Christmas Spirit! Thank You

[@TheBalayanka]

This is pure masterpiece. love from India.

[@patricksomers5872]

Absolutely fantastic!!

[@windsurfsnow]

This is a masterpiece my body not only heard but felt deep in my soul. Great job to this amazing ensemble.

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much!! ❤️🙏❤️❄️🎄

[@aliyahgenesis5545]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard

[@olgahazem5609]

That was amazing and very powerful. Brought tears to my eyes.b

[@lizzapaolia959]

Beyond beautiful ❤️. Human perfection 🙏. God bless you 🙏

[@Zadikel_]

Yesssss so beautiful from the start

[@Nidaavlogs]

Damn I'm from 🇱🇧 Lebanon didn't know that Ukrainian 🇺🇦 music was that nice, I love it 👏 👏 👏

[@deepattison9329]

Music is the universal language. Enjoy it as often as you can because it truly does soothe the soul, troubled or not.

[@carolgarabedian01]

Magic

[@tiffanyberry6752]

This makes my heart happy. Beautiful music

[@ariasescobarenzo]

impresionante¡¡

[@vendelius]

Wonderful Arrangement

[@endtimegathering2015]

Awesome 👏 love it !

[@Will-yz8zm]

One of my all time favourites, since my youth. This is an incredibly beautiful arrangement and performance.

[@johnkealy4164]

Absolutely beautiful piece of music & beautifully performed.

[@AntoinneBarnes]

gorgeous writing / arranging!! it felt like the pianist and the conductor weren't 100% agreeing on somethings but lovely none the less

[@InHouseStudio]

An epic masterpiece of Carol of the Bell's. It almost sounds like Hans Zimmer had a hand in composing this version since I hear Chevaliers De Sangreal coming through in various parts

[@jenniferthomas]

Well thank you...very high compliment. Love Zimmer's music. ❤️

[@InHouseStudio]

@@jenniferthomas You're very welcome :)

[@sanfordbutton3161]

when i hear this i just close my eyes and feel like all dead family members of my family are watching me now. its beautiful i feel like could talk with them

[@Taka-Musics-Labo]

Many people doesn't know this melody is from Uklaine. It is written by Mycola Leontovich. It is called as "Shchedryk."

[@jethanieljethu1984]

Nice song to hear about Christmas

[@aliciawalters871]

One of my favorite piano solos EVER!! Beautifully arranged Jennifer! I can listen to this track on your Christmas album on repeat all day! Gorgeous! The piano sounds so beautiful in this recording.

[@Noor_Aania-Ayaan]

This is so relaxing and I listened to it for Music class in school

[@senrrui]

impressive arrangement for symphonic orchestra!!

[@pattipospisil1413]

Love this talented lady. Thank you for another beautiful performance.

[@Guardiaointerior]

Awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Transcending time and space, I seem I witness the birth and hear the first cry of the birth of Jesus

[@kidsbrain6930]

This is the song Shchedrik by Ukrainian composer Leontovich. About 100 years ago, Vylkhovskyi translated it into English.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@kidsbrain6930 Thankyou wonderful comment From A corner of colorful autumn Tokyo 🪵🍄🍁🍂🌼🏵️💐🌰🎑🍊🎴⛩️🇯🇵

[@pjl54]

The choir was angelic. Love this song and music but the choir other worldly, like Heaven.

[@darguincaceres3172]

This is pure MASTERPIECE..Love from PERU...!!! Gracias

[@Bearss]

Beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@mayraaltieri423]

such a beautiful ! god bless all!

[@Relax_global]

The perfect ending to a stressful day. Thank you and have a wonderful day

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you too!

[@SkilsawDoctor]

WOW! Such an uplifting and amazingly powerful performance! Jennifer you are so Blessed with talent. I LOVED IT!

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thanks so much Joseph!

[@russgiesler5460]

Awesome.

[@aylenrodriguez6460]

Simplemente hermoso y emocionante. Gracias!

[@NaVe-i2s]

Дякуємо з України, неймовірно "Щедрик"🎉🎉