"The Bell Carol 2.0" Piano Arrangement by David Hicken

[@David_Hicken]

Is it a worthy successor? Leave a comment below and let me know.🎄🎶🔔

[@susanhuber1932]

I love this song and the way you play it is fantastic. And I always appreciate music played on a real piano.

[@mmmike725]

Well, I got the chills, so yes.

[@vivianamarcellah]

Thank you David, an outstanding piece and a great story. Not only love listening to your music and to watch you play, I also truly enjoy reading you. Thank you again. ---Also wanted to say that I admire your photos in Instagram. You are indeed a great photographer. You are an artist through and through.

[@tomshearer7409]

a wonderful and very pleasant surprise. Beautiful work

[@daved8551]

Between this and incantation, you have both of my favorites covered. Both songs (in all variations) are some of the most epic piano works i have ever heard. Stunning!!

[@kg9333]

This is honestly the best arrangement I’ve ever heard of this song. The feelings of suspense and excitement it provides makes you guess what’s coming next, which keeps you wanting more! Excellently done, as usual, David. What a treat right before Christmas…thank you for sharing!

[@stevenpratt6986]

You wrote my comment for me. I enjoy the literate and heartfelt comments of David's fans almost as much as the music itself. Fine work, all!

[@horacehemley3593]

This is God level stuff. The angels gather around every time David sits at the piano. Bravo!

[@asarafomar2]

This music has motivated me to learn piano.

[@frankysnephew]

You published this a day before the feast of the Immaculate Conception... As if it was a gift for Her from you. May the Lord bless you.

[@No_One_In_Particular_Today]

Worthy successor? Need you even ask? Exquisite.

[@PeaceNinja007]

I'm commenting while the ad is still playing .. I have to watch this! lol EDIT: Just as I suspected .. didn't disappoint. It was awesome! 👍 PS: I think I have that same shirt

[@GamingWithMariio]

I LOVE YOU AND THE SONG

[@andrewwolkowich]

Very nice. When I was a kid my older brother got piano lessons he took two lessons and quit. I told my dad he only had the 2 that I would take the lessons.. dad said no and let it go to waste. My grandmother had told him that she never thought I'd amount of anything. Couple years later my younger brother said he wanted guitar lessons. Took one lesson and quit. I said I'll take the lessons told again no. My wife before she passed away a couple of years ago told me time is precious. She was right. I should have taken lessons on my own. Well done very enjoyable

[@martinmoore6994]

Yes!!! Absolutely! Wonderful! Perfect!

[@DJHarmonics]

This guy plays like a computer with a soul. Such precision.

[@rogergustavsson5139]

You are faithful to your habit of creating wonderful music. Thanks. ❤️❤️❤️

[@johntrench]

The first version was wonderful. This version, well, is equally wonderful. Is it a worthy successor? Not quite. Not because there’s anything wrong with it but because, they are both brilliant, and stand together as equals. Bravo!

[@johnconley8316]

When one looks over the comments and sees how many begin with the word "Wow" (which was also my exact reaction when first hearing this) it is clear just how exceptional and unique this arrangement is. I could just lie back and immerse myself in it. It takes one of the most beautiful musical pieces and cranks up the beauty factor exponentially. Thank you, David, for this spectacular rendition. I loved it!

[@JanetJones-o5k]

David, you have blown me away .This piece was magnificent, and to quote another member, what an early Christmas present. I listened to the first piece of The Bell Carol 1 only a couple of days ago and kept playing it over and over again. David, you just amaze me with your composing and out of this world playing. Bravo 4:04 🎉

[@vivianamarcellah]

Wow! Was not expecting this and I am utterly elated! The best Christmas present I could wish for and a great piece to cheer us up at the start of the holiday season. Simply and utterly outstanding. Loved it from the start till the “bells” at the end. Bravo David, you are exceptional. Thank you! Happy Holidays to you, your family and to all🎄

[@JohanSonderkamp]

Wowww I thought I heard all the versions of this song, but yours is the most magical I've had the joy to listen to. It's amazing!

[@ΧρηστοςΚαλλιντερης]

Worhty? It divides my cerebral hemispheres and forces em to dance for 4.04. Mister, your creations are pure joy. Thanks a lot for sharing ! !

[@Medardoangelsilvae]

Excellent work David !! I loved!! right now I'm going to buy the score.

[@sarahsercombe9845]

Words can't express how much I love this!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your gift David

[@maxvideodrome4215]

KZbin seems to be missing the two thumbs up option.

[@cosmopolitin8434]

Niemand spielt es besser als Mister David Hicken! 😃👍❤✨🎄❄☃️🌨🔔❤🎹

[@ThoKimm]

Brillant - again! Sounds a lot more free than your first rendition - somehow similar to the way you changed Incantation over the years. Great to see and hear!

[@leonajones4702]

Very exciting!!

[@samuellechuga5139]

BRO casually playing this piece without shoes or socks on!! lol LOVE IT! BEST ARRANGEMENT OUT THERE!! 🦶❤

[@baxtiyarmamedov7711]

David, I listen to almost all the music that you compose, I want to say that your music is very magical music that takes a person to a completely different world, God bless you, you will always continue this wonderful work 🙏

[@jimlugsdin9561]

You gave me a Tremendous spiritual and emotional lift with this wonderfully played music. . I’m recovering from a successful series of chemotherapy from lymphatic cancer. . Thank you so very much. I’ll play it over many times m sure, as well as your other pieces. Jim, Vancouver BC.

[@simongross3122]

Brilliant. I love this.

[@blognroses3161]

That was simply amazing..... You just made my day with this magical music..

[@DSMS-nu4vj]

Hi David, this one is fabulous, love your tempo and pulse. Both are incredible works of art. Absolutely love it! Thank you so much for this performance, I appreciate it very much. It is a great inspiration to me. I love your straight back, it adds so much strength to all. I get the impression that you have carefully paid attention to every detail! Wonderful! You deserve a gold medal if this was in the Olympics!

[@anti-etatist8759]

Simple GREAT... AGAIN ,....HIGH SPEED HIGH LEVEL.... ,CREATIVE... , NO FAILS .... GREAT 😎⭐PERFECT!!!

[@robertwagner502]

I love it! Thank you for allowing us the pleasure. ❤

[@snaredrumcool]

Absolutely amazing, very inspiring. Thank you

[@bridgetsalter265]

Hi David, UK sending Christmas good health. Can't believe how long since I first listened to this. Sheer delight then and now. One disappointment. .......your not wearing your shorts!! 😉 👍💟

[@mateoboschify]

Great Success

[@jackofalltrades610]

This is stunning! Yes it is most definitely worthy! I agree with those that say they are in a different league. I Love them both! They have a different mood for me and I can listen to them both for hours. As always since the first version introduced me to you I have all your piano music downloaded and I listen to it daily as I work and relax. I rarely listen to anything else and if I do it’s the traditional classic music. Please never stop putting out your music David!

[@lynnsmith9547]

So beautiful! This blows me away!

[@fmasotti]

wonderful, i listen to your music for hours

[@maureenwillett7667]

One of my favorite Christmas songs.

[@Stormsteed]

What a treat! Happy holidays!

[@NevvDad]

I have several Christmas music lists on my phone, I have an epic list, instrumental, classics, etc. My favorite list is my what I call "Christmas Elite" though -- it's select favorite songs I've come across over the years - some of your songs including bell carol, creators such as the piano guys, voctave, pentatonix, and a few choice others. I look for new songs to add every year, but am picky... This is immediately being added. THANK YOU!

[@RobertMusicEntertainment]

Absolutly AMAZING 🤩👏👏👏 I love your playing and your music 👍👌 Greetings Robert 👋🏻🇨🇭

[@mrskitty88]

Oh my……Beautiful!!! You and I are much alike. The minor keys speak volumes to our souls.❤️

[@johnfrazier5458]

I can only ever dream of being able to play this one day. Excellent job David. Your song writing and piano skills are genius.

[@tomkelly4336]

Mr.Hicken, I think it is more than worthy than your last arrangement. Thank you so much for sharing your music with us.

[@brentaudi9354]

Awesome!

[@antalbojtos4413]

Yes! This is a very exciting arrangement! At the very beginning, I had a feeling of "If Mission Impossible was a Chrismas movie", which is very much not a bad thing! Your original Carol of the Bells video brought me to your channel through KZbin recommendations. The best thing the recommendation system ever did to me, and it led me to discover some dang amazing music over the years. I also loved to read the story about how your first music came to be! Thank you for this, David, and Merry Chrismas in advance!

[@marktretter2704]

You hit the nail on the head with the musical hammer * it is like mission impossible meets Carol of the bells : I love musical arrangements in music that sounds like this ! I was enrolled in private piano instruction in 1963 : just turn 66 and still playing 🎹😁

[@lindaanderson3366]

Loved the first one, love this one even more. 😍

[@victoriapfiffer880]

After playing the other version for 5 years, I think it's time to upgrade to that one. Thanks David

[@PhillipeLeao]

What a beautiful sound. I had to listen to it twice. I'm sharing it with my friends

[@lakep7798]

David, your work leaves me both speechless and breathless every time. This is unbelievable. Your artistry is brilliant. Worthy successor indeed!

[@RamblingsfromCanada]

Absolutely wonderful, David. I adore version 1.0 and now this second version is even better. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Gumby56]

Fantastic and perfectly timed!!! Missed your music, thanks for popping in 👏

[@VILLIDELATT]

Hay david I’m impressed at the speed. You play fab

[@yvonnegermain3818]

Magnifique, c’est la version la plus aboutie que j’ai entendu, avec une dynamique incroyable, merci !

[@toddvitucci2424]

This song is the best.I love your pieces

[@marie-juliedruilhe3069]

Beautiful!! 💝

[@LuigiDePace]

Impressively beautiful! Love it.

[@cry0n1cs4]

Perfect. I loved the first version and remember the film clip. This has none of those distractions with all of the talent. Well done!

[@jesperandersen6201]

YES!

[@jillespina]

Superb musicality just exquisite harmonies I drool with envy

[@prabakaranperumal5432]

I found no words to express your profound professional talents.Really it is splendid and no doubt that you are a born pianist. Please advise me how to improve my sight reading without seeing the keys while playing piano.🙏🌹

[@David_Hicken]

Practice sight reading for ten minutes every day and never miss a day. Over time your attention will shift from looking at your hands to only looking at the notes. There is no magical secret - it’s just a matter of doing it over and over for a long period of time. You will succeed!

[@prabakaranperumal5432]

@@David_Hicken Thank you so much 🙏GOD BLESS YOU 🌹

[@belleladean6632]

My new favorite version of this piece!! I am in love!!!! I have always loved Carol of the Bells and this mixed with O Come and What Child is superb!! I would only add a little of God Rest Ye and I Wonder As I Wander! Maybe a little We Three Kings!

[@masteroftides7254]

I remember my dad showing me your original composition and I fell in love it it. Im glad theres a new composition to the christmas carol. Great work!

[@nitrobeatz2166]

Awesome sir💞💞💞

[@MO-hz8kr]

I really like this new arrangement. I have already purchased the sheet music for this arrangement, as well as the original. Your Carol of the Bells is a great teacher of my piano. From Japan.

[@akmalnazarov7629]

Best playing 👏👏👏

[@mdavy82]

What a treat - that's my 2022 sorted then... hopefully I'll be able to play this for my family by next Christmas! Thoroughly enjoyed learning 1.0 - thanks so much!

[@marilynndesilva7620]

This is awesome! (That word gets over-used, but it is totally appropriate here.) Thank you and God bless.

[@Nuad555]

Is it a worthy successor? Yes of Course a Masterpice like many of your Work. Thank you David and marry Christmas to the Northern.

[@olenielsen3724]

Bravo

[@yznalnoing1]

Amazing arrangement, played flawlessly. Fun to listen to. You are a master pianist and arranger.

[@rebeccadennis6122]

My son plays your older version for the family each Christmas. I will have to get him this updated version. It sounds amazing!

[@MD-Productions-inc]

You make it look so easy. I still haven’t learned the first one. 😁

[@01ttingey]

Speechless!! You are the only one that I can't wait to get the next song from!!! You are a master at your craft and I'm sooooo thankful that you share your talents with us! I loved the first one and can't wait to play this one!!

[@angelasimmaco7854]

Grazie Maestro fantastico

[@ChrisSmith-yq9pr]

Absolutely spectacular!! Gorgeous and breathtaking arrangement!

[@brughta]

Breathtakingly beautiful David...thank you

[@williamfields7287]

I love the Carol of the Bells. I have a few versions of it. When I listen to your first version, I prefer to watch the video of you playing. Those hands moving at that speed ...

[@dreamer466569]

I cannot thank you enough for putting this out. Absolutely beautiful. Happy Holidays.

[@maudepicard198]

C'est avec cette pièce que je vous ai connu. Belle virtuosité et originalité! C'est sûre que j'achèterai la partition. Merci

[@schonn1677]

Gorgeous arrangement

[@giaa3473]

Downright hypnotic...i could listen over and over!

[@scottdangerfield3227]

Freaking awesome! I love it

[@cityboykeycitytv9489]

I love this sooooo peaceful ❤

[@emi4744]

C'est splendide c'est devenu mon morceau préférée !

[@levt73]

Wow....it's even better than the first version, thanks a lot for your amazing great music, you are the most outstanding contemporary classical musician, there are both Bach's soul and beethoven's vitality inside your music, thanks a lot for your keeping efforts for those amazing music!

[@spectrumifs]

This. is. really. Nice! Your up-tempo arrangement opened up some creative adjustments I incorporated into playing Carol of the Bells on guitar. Your 2.0, I'm sure, will open up even more doors of creativity for me. Can't wait for Bell Carol 3.0!

[@susanwardmusic]

Love love! I have my own arrangement of this favorite carol of mine but I'm going to learn this one as well. That's saying alot, Mr. Hicken 💃‼️ Also, one of my students learned your arrangement of "The Rhapsodist" which we both loved as well..... continue on, my fellow pianist! You are amazing and blessed! 🌹

[@PixelPiratesMusic]

Carol of the Bells is my all time favorite x-mas song and your first version of it is my favorite version of it but this one is a close 2nd place. Both are just awesome

[@jeremiefelix7596]

Christmas before Christmas! 🎅 Brillant ✨

[@nathanmikala]

Perfect

[@NyingaSOL]

I am much pleased to hear this new arrangement Mr Hicken.

[@juliangrilli2925]

Fantastic performance on one of the finest pianos ever. Love the C230 there, just sold our last one.

[@ThePooshani]

This complete remake is a worthy successor. It's brilliant. Congratulations! I like the way you combined some of the other carols and on occasion moved the melody to the left. As one of the comments below stated, it sounds a lot freer. But the underlying melody of the piece was intact. Thank you for sharing this David. Wishing you and your family and healthy and happy Christmas. Take Care.

[@DarkTempler1]

I loved the scenes in the first one I wish this one had them too!

[@petMonster28]

My favorite yet.

[@mailforbec]

it is a great version

[@angelinanagasev4856]

Amazing!

[@OliverPianoman]

Absolutely stunning!!! Thank you for sharing this Video. I like your Shigeru, too! At the moment, I am learning your Master Ryokan on my August Förster Grand Piano…Best wishes from Germany !