ONCE UPON A DECEMBER [Anastasia] - Cover by Caleb Hyles (2021)

[@felisadidas4932]

*Caleb:* Wanna see me make a breath-taking cover of the song "Once upon a December"? *Caleb:* ... *Caleb:* Wanna see me do it again?

[@MrDalek2150]

I choose to believe this is the timeline where somehow either Alexei or Nicholas himself survive.

[@talimlbcn]

Lol

[@KyrstOak]

​@@MrDalek2150Oooo, that's good!

[@Lefty-Loki]

Yes, yes I did

[@sbentz]

Hey(: Adora...

[@CreativaArtly]

Of all the songs from the Anastasia soundtrack and musical and movie, this song is definitely my favorite.

[@aaralidelafuente8627]

*closes my eyes and listening to the song while agreeing* I'm with you on that. This song is one of my personal favorites.

[@tommenno]

Do yourself the favor, and find the Russian version. Sooo good.

[@babypug100]

This song and "In the dark of the night" will always be super banger songs to me. Already great music and your voice just makes it better Thanks Caleb!

[@redpanda6497]

@RоуаItу Gаming 🅥 Uhhh... ok? And?

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

"In the dark of the night" is my fave villain song lol.

[@wendigogaming6641]

relatable

[@nightembergrl]

I'd love if Caleb did that one!

[@KainYusanagi]

Just... without the actual video for "In the Dark of the Night", haha. It makes such a great villain song feel much less epic.

[@Daelyah]

My grandmother is a December baby, and she's the closest to a mother I've ever known...I grew up on Anastasia, so Anya and her bond with her own grandma would always remind me of what I have with my Gram. My sisters and I even sang this for her birthday, once. It'll always remind me of my beloved Gram, even long after she's gone... ❤ ADDENDUM: I've been HORRIBLY sick, today, so thank you for this, Caleb...you did a lovely job... 🥰

[@Scientist118]

Gleb walked through the lonely streets that night. The winds were relentless and the cold was as heartless as the NKVD's glare. Fortunately, he was one of them. There was something odd about this hour as if the angels themselves were descending upon the earth besides the snowflakes. The old Winter Palace remained dormant ever since the fall of the monarchy, nothing left to scavenge except for old trophies so one can either claim they worked for the Romanovs or stormed its halls when the true revolution began. Nonetheless, its shadow still loomed over the rest of Leningrad, a reminder of a time when there was no such thing as a Soviet. He was suddenly taken aback when someone slammed into him, but he got ahold of the stranger and found a scared girl in his arms. "Slow down, it's slippery on nights like these." "I'll be careful next time," She replied before taking a few steps away from him, "I just got some work I need to do." The young man froze in place, his blood feeling drained while studying her features. There was something recognizable about her, but he couldn't understand why. Yet, he took the moment to regain his composure while keeping his own thoughts to himself. "Sir, are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine. Just need to walk it off. My office is not far from here." She nodded her head and walked off, unaware of the secret policeman the stranger ran into. Wherever she went, Gleb quietly prayed for her sake. He had every right to arrest her, but the times had changed since those days. "Good luck, your highness." . . . I think I got too much time on my hands.

[@CalebHyles]

This was a trip 👏

[@binugget]

oh my god I love this. dude this is AWESOME

[@Scientist118]

@@CalebHyles Thanks! It's a nod to the Anastasia musical, given the character's background.

[@SchwartzerAdler]

Sadly, the truth behind her story is much more grim. I can't remember the exact details, but according to some accounts of revolutionaries, they had seized the young princess and another member of her family, taken them to a remote place, shot and burried them there. When scientists searched for their bodies, they found them at the exact spot they were told to look for. DNA testing brought the unmistakable proof; they were members of the Romanov family, and it was confirmed that one of them was a girl of Anastasia's age and height - the young Russian princess had been a victim of the revolution...

[@hamham0317]

As someone who also writes stories in the comments, i approve

[@starryeyes1190]

I’m glad to see I’m not the only person who imagines this as the prince Alexei singing as he watches and dances with the ghosts of his sisters, and finally his mother. Especially here, Caleb’s awesome belting serves really well as sounding almost agonized and desperate (much more than the original, I’d say) for the life he never really got to have thanks to his illness. Good stuff, my man.

[@aisadal2521]

Omg, never expected to see one of my all time favorite songs from my childhood be covered by you, Caleb! 🥺 What a wonderful present 🥰💖

[@alaktusarratum]

Ditto never expected this

[@caylieann]

just so u know, he made this song already dec 2015 ^^ you should probably check out his old videos :D

[@shantellerossi8744]

@aisadal I agree one of myball time favorite songs as well. Caleb has some awesome pipes

[@ghostofuwu6666]

@@davidmcaninch4714 liar lmao

[@KingOfGaymes]

He covered it before a long time ago actually xD

[@imaginary_lemur]

Господиииии, это прекраснее, чем оригинал!!! Спасибо!!! Это чудо, это настоящее волшебство!!!

[@BEZUMNAJAn]

Абсолютно согласна) Как сказка😍

[@imaginary_lemur]

@@BEZUMNAJAn 💞💞💞❄❄❄

[@pinkgoosik]

Согласен

[@isabellanoel2004]

I agree

[@loveeeees5657]

Опа русские, драсти

[@flamethrowerproductions123]

This one is now about if the Tsar's son, Alexei, had escaped instead of his older sister Anastasia.

[@Thepotato-mo1jh]

What I thought

[@sibel6509]

I LITERALLY just watched anastasia for the first time and then this happened! Caleb making wishes come true

[@caljones]

I take it you enjoyed the movie?

[@sibel6509]

@@caljones yes! the animation songs and the story were amazing! So many disney vibes! Anastasia herself is an amazing character so sassy and very pretty!

[@Black-Swan-007]

1:53 Bro. I was NOT prepared for that octave change. I _jumped._ That was so good!

[@EluviumMC]

The transition at 1:55 resonated in my soul! Thank you for a fantastic cover and a nice dose of nostalgia.

[@daninb8939]

I know!

[@Edenthesorrowful]

So Nostalgic. I needed to hear this song again. Thank you.

[@HerbHappyEm]

Okay, now you absolutely HAVE to do "In The Dark of the Night" next!

[@Zela_Night]

I've always found this song hauntingly beautiful. This was a delight to hear.

[@jumpmanhammerman1311]

This song belongs in Halloween and Christmas for me because of how hauntingly beautiful it is. Thanks a lot Caleb! You did it justice

[@SchwartzerAdler]

As a child of, say, 9 or 10, I watched the film Anastasia for the first time. I remember liking it, but nothing about its content in particular. Years went by, and as I was maybe 27, I watched it again with my girlfriend. It was like watching it for the first time again, as it was so long ago. Then, this song came on... And it struck me like a hammer! Although I had only heard it once, the melody had left an undiscovered mark on my mind that made itself forcefully known at that moment, and I sat in awe as the scene went by. I only noticed that tears were rolling down my cheeks when my girlfriend asked me why I was crying. I could not even give a proper answer, other than "I don't know...this song just got to me...".

[@troperhghar9898]

I'll admit I want to see caleb do "the campfire song" from the Percy Jackson musical Mostly because I want to hear Jonathon young in his full metal voice sing "the goddes of love my mom's Aphrodite she tries to be cool but mainly she's flighty I bring home a boy and shes there in her nighty"

[@troperhghar9898]

@Gacha Things For Random Reasons ive only heard the campfire song, but from what I heard it's not bad

[@lilaclupin]

YES! THIS!

[@lilaclupin]

@Gacha Things For Random Reasons in that song they all sing about how much their godly parents suck. The musical is really great! It's the reason I read the books and those got me into reading again

[@MrEgofreak]

That would be funny! LOL.

[@Baka-kun]

@Gacha Things For Random Reasons its an amazing musical and highly faithful to the source material! A lot of fans who grew up reading the books love the musical. I got a chance to watch them perform on tour before covid and it was a wild ride. They literally start the musical with "look I didn't want to be a halfblood" so tells you what kind of ride you're going on. I would love to see him and others do Drive seems more up their alley

[@itzquintle9479]

Lyrics for y'all :) Dancing Bears Painted Wings Things I almost remember. And a song someone sings Once upon a December. Someone holds me safe and warm. Horses prance through a silver storm. Figures dancing gracefully across my memory. Someone holds me safe and warm. Horses prance through a silver storm. Figures dancing gracefully across my memory. Far away, Long ago, Glowing dim as an ember, Things my heart Used to know Things it yearns to remember And a song someone sings Once upon a December

[@Warlady21]

I can actually imagine that scene from the movie but with Caleb in place of Anastasia. And it was his mother at the end

[@virskene7016]

1:54 legit gave me goosebumps

[@Mycroft93]

Alexie Romanov dancing with the ghost of his mother The Tsarina 2:14

[@AceSophFace]

It's the time of year to have this song stuck in my head on loop - at least this year it can be in your lovely voice !!

[@kianamieldon3638]

It’s a Christmas miracle😭😭😭😭

[@juanitaplatana6355]

Listening to your voice in this song is so... *calming* 😊

[@Nakia11798]

your

[@juanitaplatana6355]

@@Nakia11798 isn't it the same???

[@sophielem59]

@@juanitaplatana6355 nope! Your is the possessive pronoun, and you're is you are! But I understand that it can be confusing, especially for non-English 😉

[@juanitaplatana6355]

@@sophielem59 Oh~ ok! Thanks *takes screenshot*

[@barbaraniccol9313]

Glad to hear a man singing this song

[@jacethemindsculptor1919]

I wish you Merry Christmas Caleb. And Marry Christmas to everyone. ☺️ I love this song. And the movie. Good choice for a cover (again 🤣). Greedings from Germany

[@Lhoopy_3]

HOW am I only finding this NOW?! Fantastic work all round

[@GooseGusge]

Дон Блут, спасибо тебе за "Анастасию" и эту музыку. И спасибо исполнителю за ностальгию!

[@gothfoxgirlAO3]

1:52 BROOOOO MY NECK HAIRS STOOD UP-

[@kitalla14]

My childhood! I would always sing this around my friends cause they said I sounded pretty.😊

[@jj_the_ent]

you capture the pick up and drama in that last bit so well!!! havent heard much of your stuff before, cant wait to fix that!!

[@DemonKingDoug]

This song was actually the first song that I ever felt confident to sing when I was a kid and it's the reason why I enjoy singing to this day

[@kylleethekiwi2175]

This year has truly came full circle! I listened to this song on New Year’s Eve and here it is again, to be honest I almost forgot about it.. This is the best Christmas present I could have asked for!

[@Maxaturn]

I saw the title and already knew this 'bout to be fire- bro- your voice is so magicalll-

[@optipus9019]

My favorite cover? Redone?? It truly is a Christmas Miracle!

[@Livewire2000]

Talk about nostalgia.. the movie has always been good I think.. and this cover coming out just shortly after hearing it randomly played elsewhere.. I now want to watch the movie again. Thank you for this amazing cover!

[@Fsudryden]

One of my favorite songs from a musical.

[@jaymroe95]

I love this song and this movie! Do you think you could cover “Sticks and Stones” by Jónsi, the ending song from the first How to Train Your Dragon movie? I’m sure that’d be amazing!

[@IKMcGwee]

Oh my god, I'd love that so much. The first How to Train Your Dragon is one of my favorite movie ever. I saw it like 8 times in theaters... Goid thing I worked at one when it came out.

[@aubryhamilton1463]

Dude, I literally just did a cover of this song on my clarinet for a Christmas Eve service. What are the odds? 😂

[@senorsiro3748]

If the movie was called “Alexei”

[@Delta_Fr]

Bro that's my name 😭🙏

[@111girly]

​@@Delta_Fr It was also the name of Anastasia's little brother! Alexei Romanov :)

[@potatomuffin7177]

This is the closest thing Disney ever came to making a Dark Souls Boss Theme

[@tic857]

Man i would would to see this as a live action music video with Caleb

[@lightningchaser6637]

this song has gotten really popular lately. unsurprising, since it's good

[@just_said156]

literalmente no hay un sólo cover que se parezca a este, es completamente cómo meterse en la escena y sentirse en el palacio de invierno, Gran cover!

[@АленаГаврилова-у8р]

Это великолепно! Спасибо за чудесный новогодний кавер!

[@NarItaKon]

I (terribly) sang this on online karaoke a couple weeks back! What a coincadink lol This is epic!!

[@NarItaKon]

And I'll point it ot again, your high notes are improving SO much and I'm so proud of you!

[@Graceclaw]

Literally just watched this on Broadway last week with my wife for her Christmas gift!

[@kidicarusuprising6233]

Female Dimitri: "Hey!" Male Anya: *gasps* Female Dimitri: "What are you doing here?!"

[@Delehh]

Greetings from Russia! Caleb, you are the best as always! Thank you for your work and voice! I wish you best health, love and prosperity in everything! 💖

[@imagomonkei]

When you suddenly launched up an octave… *chills*

[@phoenixperson8296]

My goodness, the shivers!

[@ember_of_carnage]

WHY IS THIS ONLY NOW RECOMMENDED TO ME? THIS SONG HAS BEEN LIKE MY THEME SONG!! AND WE GET A NEW MALE COVER FOR IT!!! WHOOOO!!

[@magenstaffarts]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and joyous season to those who read this. And to Caleb: thank you for such a lovely cover of one of my favorite animated movie songs from my childhood. Couldn't have come at a better time of year.

[@yuukiyuuri8933]

This is my favourite cover of Once Upon a December. In fact, I like it even more than the original. There's just so much emotion in this, and it strikes me hard with a vibe of yearning for something personal to me.

[@seramorn]

Best christmas song that is not a christmas song. Wonderful performance. Thanks for gifting this to us!

[@cynthia-draws1012]

Fun fact: thats my real name. This movie meant a hell of a lot to me, so hearing you sing this made me cry.

[@callmethecommentcountess9329]

He was singing it, the prince of the 10 kingdoms in the Marvel universe

[@lunagirl9]

It’s so wonderful getting to listen to this, what an absolute delight!

[@tenshineko0159]

Fastest time I've ever clicked on a video. I absolutely love this song. And it is hauntingly beautiful.

[@bf_fighter9814]

Omg love this song. The vibe and style are Soo good. Awesome cover

[@TheShatteredone]

This is my song when I was a baby. My parents got married to the song: AT THE BEGINNING They named my middle name Anastasia

[@bigtimetired]

Anastasia was my favorite childhood movie- omg 😭😭😭

[@Pantalaimon91]

Anastasia is the most underrated Disney musical imo. So happy to see you covering this Caleb, loved it!

[@angitatsuoka9887]

It was actually not made by Disney. It was an anti Disney movie and it's actually sad that they own it now.

[@TheHalloweenSpirit]

@@angitatsuoka9887 And just wait for the live-action remake, because they will do it for sure 😅

[@angitatsuoka9887]

@@TheHalloweenSpirit That's one remake that I might actually enjoy. Still wouldn't see it in theaters on principle, but let's be honest, you're right. It's inevitable 😅 Might as well accept it.

[@ShirotaniArt]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL IMMM IN TEARS

[@FBWL-u1r]

Oh the nostalgia

[@halfdrunktoast9242]

and released on my birthday!

[@hcook1023]

I haven't watched this movie in years, I think it's time to go back

[@shewolfsiren]

By making this particular rendition of this song, you’ve given me the inspiration for a heart-rending KISS Memory moment for Ankh (Vinnie Vincent)! Really big thank you!

[@BuzryHaproMandalorianHunter]

I have a Niece that loves this movie and try’s to watch all the time.

[@twitchcontrols1441]

KZbin truly has a sense of humor, the next recommended video is annapantsu’s rendition of rasputin.

[@luigiboi4244]

Merry Christmas Caleb! I love your theatrical levels of emotion that you emit in all of your videos!

[@whats_oxygen]

For my marching band show we play this as our ballad and I have never watched Anastasia until recently and I keep listening to covers of Once Upon a December and this is my favorite so far

[@nilved4960]

Oo his voice works so beautifully with this song

[@ChiribitaDruidaForestal]

1:53 GOSH, that was amazing!

[@RoseCadenza]

You always seem to amaze me! I was not expecting that octave jump. Woo!

[@kennethohara6070]

I got goosebumps from this and I just learned to sing this by heart to for one of my ocs, and I'm blown away by you doing this! The bridge to the end gave me chills!

[@IzintartheOdd]

This brings back some memories

[@sabrinabennett35]

I was not prepared for the transition at 1:53 but I'm so glad I clicked on this video. This is one of my many favorite songs from the movie.

[@paperfox19]

Beautiful song and performance

[@TheCreepypro]

I love that there is truly nothing caleb can't cover or sing well and I mean like really well his high notes resonate with my soul

[@nekomataumbreon]

This inspired me to make and art piece about two years ago and if I could find it I'd post it to KZbin

[@ZPerpetua]

Between Caleb and Young, Caleb has the protagonist voice, Young has the villain or ambiguous anti-hero voice.

[@midnightrainbow6299]

Usually I don’t like songs that are “too breathy” …. Buuut this is the one exception since it fits with the song and the emotion put into it. I love this cover

[@hunter.12378]

Your songs always brighten my day! Thx caleb

[@hanadasgardkeindlova2750]

There's some unspoken beauty and pain in this song and I love the fact that you managed to keep it in your cover as well ❤️ Beautiful, your voice and range was made for this. What a lovely Christmas present. Thank you. ❤️

[@servingstfuhm6287]

I just keep loving how you keep bringing these songs back to life. Have an odd request. Even though this show was recently aired on Netflix’s, could you do a couple of songs from Centuarworld? I think a lot of people would love to hear you sings “Rider’s lullaby.”

[@BestTree]

Not me bursting into tears when he hits the high note 😭😭😭 We do not deserve Caleb and his voice!!!

[@Flamus_12_]

Been watching you for ages now and never once have I been disappointed with a cover you’ve made your just to good god I love your videos

[@andrinurman6425]

Greatful... Proud of you.. nice cover and different..

[@bookishnewt8468]

Caleb has turned into a lost prince... again.

[@MineKurtMininer]

the final cover caleb has done I salute you hyles

[@JR-kj2px]

He's not quitting, his new video is a fake goodbye. It's a secret announcement for his new project

[@MineKurtMininer]

@@JR-kj2px really?

[@TheGman620]

Anastasia was one of my favorite movies as a kid and it makes me so happy to hear such a beautiful cover of one of my favorite songs.

[@ki-pattao9030]

My little Brother love this Beautiful Song for Anastasia 🥲💙💙💙💙💙 Anastasis is the most beloved magical greatest movie you ever watch.

[@CheesezV3]

Beautiful Cover dude. Had me singing along with you.

[@SpiritFoxxie12]

It's bringing me back to my childhood, the song is already great but your voice makes it better. Wonderful job, what an inspiration!

[@DarkDreamsAndMoonlitNights]

One of my favourite songs by one of my favourite artists. Caleb, you covered this beautifully!

[@davidbickford1665]

This is a blast from the past. Wonderful job Caleb.

[@TheOtherDibbler]

I've always loved this song, and your voice sounds magnificent. What a glorious combination. 💜

[@themagicconch.804]

A bop back then a bop now ❤️🔥