O HOLY NIGHT (French Horn Cover) - Chris Castellanos
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- My absolute favorite Christmas song! I recorded this with the Karaoke track in the style of Josh Groban, who I have also had the pleasure of playing for... and yes, I stole that lick at the end from Wayne Bergeron! I included a few pictures that I thought were majestic looking to fit the mood of the song... I hope you like it!
Chris Castellanos
Horn - Conn 8D
Mouthpiece - Giddings and Webster Boston Brass Model
Still playing Horn and I know how difficult it is to play so beautifully. Wonderful recording.
No one realizes how incredibly difficult it is to sound that good
I know I had a rough day when a Christmas carol being played on a French Horn can make me cry in its beauty...thanks. Horn Player in my early life.
You made my day with this comment-
Me too. I played the horn in high school, and haven't played since (Class of '59). It is still my favorite instrument, and this is my favorite Christmas carol. What a gifted musician.
@@ChrisCastellanos1 I'm back for another listen, it never gets old...warms the very core of my being.
Horn is the most beautiful instrument I've ever heard - you mastered this!
It is, it is also one of the hardest to learn which makes him even better
very very difficult to play that well without cracking or losing focus. This is an outstanding performance.
+Vincent Lindel - Thanks Vincent!
High C# is a truly beautiful note.... an apt expression of joy, that joy of knowing the one who was born to save sinners. :-)
Brentwood Horn Club Was that the highest note he played?
Yes
Who would have such a stone cold heart to give this a thumbs down?!
I haven't played in years, but listening to just a little of this reminded me why I used to love it so much. Excellent control and tone (and high range!).
Thank you!
@@ChrisCastellanos1You're welcome! Just listened again, flawless performance and those high points were incredible.
Played french horn for 3 years, and I loved it! I miss playing it, and want to start it up again. A beautiful instrument. Great job!
That high D was breath taking. I don’t feel emotional that often. Just unbelievable!!😢
Oh my, how very beautiful. I've always loved the sound of a French horn. The song brings tears to my eyes it's so beautiful.
I am going to keep this on my permanent Playlist.....It’s becoming the go to music when I am stressed out....Makes me want to pick up my horn again!
I almost did pick mine up again. But... my life is different now... and after 15 years I know quite well that I couldn't do justice to this... One needs to know when it's best to be silent and just let your inner soul sing from all your heart... Because in there, in our hearts we can still play it with him...
Levente u still can. i left mine for 20 years and now playing again. try it
Mr. Castellanos. i have only listened to this about 200 times. Love your tone, your power, you phrasing, your expression, your spirit. I play French horn, but I can't make love to it like you do. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Makes me miss playing so much. I don't care how long it's been since I have held a horn, I would love to be able to play even half this well again. Thank you so much for your music.
Those high notes were incredible!
Most beautiful playing of this song I have ever heard. Singers do not come even close.
I have played/listened to horn playing for now over 50 years. Very few can match the velvety and rich tones of what you do. Very well done, its inspiring to listen to.
Wow. He did NOT choose the easiest music, and he was fantastic!
I was a horn player for over 50 years and did a lot of things with it, but wow Chris, so beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful 🎶🔥🎄📯
greatest song ever and he makes it better
Beautiful. Soulful. Thank you. 🌹
Sounds great!
It's time to listen to this beautiful classic again!!!
LOVE the french horn AND this song....i need a tissue....thank you!!!!
How do you not have a million subscribers yet?
I wish!
Now finally in retirement, I can take a few moments to enjoy the beauty of God's gifts to us, and this video is a beautiful gift. Well done, and many thanks for your work and presentation. Merry Christmas!
Fantastic playing! I will do the same and play this next Christmas. Bravo Bravo!
You are incredible....
Great, Chris. :) Just beautiful.
Well done mate. I'm glad to see that no one has given you the thumbs down. I've recently dug my horn out of the loft after over six years of absence. Having watched your video I feel both inspired and deflated. I'm struggling trying to sustain a top line F at the moment, but to be fair on myself I'm only on my 3rd week.
Glad you are back at it! Don't feel deflated, if I put down the horn for that long and only just picked it back up 3 weeks ago, I would not be able to play those note for sure!
he is the best i ever heard
Soo amazing!!! It’s always been my favorite Christmas piece even before I was playing French horn, but this is amazing!!!!
Beautiful
I am back again....still hits the spot! Stunning.
Stunning....my new favorite instrument! Makes ANY song beautiful! Gorgeous playing of the most gorgeous Christmas carol...
oh. my. those high notes thoooooo
This song and your playing it on the french horn is so beautiful , my favorite Christmas song as well. Thank you for sharing.
Marlene B. - Thanks! I'm glad you liked it:))
Beautiful , wow.
Absolutely inspired! Thank you so much for this gift to the rest of us. Such embouchure control and pure endurance is amazing. Again thank you. God bless you and Merry Christmas (2022).
I think that sometimes you get over-shadowed in boston brass by Jose Sibaja because of the nature of each of your instruments and the fact that Jose is amazing; but for those who listen carefully, hearing you play is a real treat. Keep up the awesome videos!
Fantastic....my favourite Christmas Song too...and you played it perfectly.....
Thanks Julie!
that was a beautiful composition, i personally play the french horn as my main instrument. it is very impressive that you can make those pitches and notes and do then correctly.
That was unreal man. I love ya...
hello sir, just stumbled across your french horn solo and I am just totally blown away....I also see a chance for a first for you if you wouldn't mind doing a solo cover for "Star Trek First contact" I could then die a happy man and I have to say your playing is just perfection. I know it would take me years to do what you have done in this one cover.
inspirational. wow!
Absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful Chris....loved it!
+Joan McGee - Thanks Joan!
Bravo! Amazing
Wow!
Fantastic!:)
I have always wanted to make an arrangement of this and Ave Maria. The 2 melodies in counterpoint to each other, in my mind, make for a great call and response duet. Ty for the performance.
Amazing...... Perfect
Loooove it! 👍🏻👏🏻
Bravissimo. I miss playing my horn...i was alright but you play very well sir.
Amazing!Bravo:)
Molto molto bravo👏
Wunderschön. Danke ein Posaunist
Lindo, dolce. Divino. Inspirador. Lindo demais. Tô apaixonada.💕💕💕💕❤️😘📯🎵🎶❤️💕💋💋💋
goose bumps....
Love this. Thanks for sharing your music with us. :-)
Beautiful ! 💜⭕️🤍
Nailed it
Omg this is so beautiful! I am in a middle school band so I can't play like that.
Might I just say - "EXPLETIVE !!!"
Stunning
Very nice!
Muito bom! Very good!
Very beautiful. Worth buying if it were for sale
Wow... You are really really good. I'm looking for Christmas music to play on the horn and this would be great but it's so high....
Very well done. You should make your music available for purchase it is so beautiful.
Hola Chris, Gracias por realzar con tus interpretaciones este instrumento precioso como lo es la trompa. Me podrías informar dónde puedo conseguir la partitura y el acompañamiento, de esta pieza tan sublime?
Buen día! Que posibilidades hay de conseguir la partichela y el audio de acompañamiento de O Holy night. Quedo atento, Gracias y Bendiciones!
amazing high F#
Молодец браво!
You. Are. A. GOD!
Lovely...splendid... reverent...who does your backing tracks? Merry Christmas.
How does this not have more likes and isn't in any recommended videos to promote it especially around the holidays? This was incredible...now just an idea but can you record all parts and have them play together to make the song complete and not just a solo, on video for us??
Impressive tone in every register. I'd love to have that consistency... how long have you been playing?
AmazeMusic Publishing - Thanks! I've been playing around 25 years or so-
Merry Christmas!
What sheet music did you use? I'm attempting to do this myself. At 74 yeas of age it will be challenging. Especially for those high notes. I love this version. You nailed it.
I found the sheet music at Musescore titled O Holy Night (French Horn Solo). In the key of B.
I stumbled upon this and was absolutely BLOWN AWAY with tears. This was phenomenal! Amazing job! I'm also a Horn player too! Do you have any tips to get better in the higher register? Like C-C#? :)
Ryan Atchison, do some lips slurs from like middle F to top F, or shoot it down an octave. But lip slurs help tremendously for building up the muscle and helping getting up to the high register.
I'm a new player started about 6 months ago and I was wondering if you had any tips that you could share with me.(btw, its really fun to sing along with your tracks)
YOU ARE AMAZING! PLEASE KEEP POSTING!!!😁
Nerdygurl 2505 - welcome to playing the horn! My suggestion to you is to listen to as many horn players as possible and get a great concept of what you want to sound like! And practice! Good luck with the horn:)
Your playing is just beautiful, how long have you been playing?
Hank__ Bk he says around 25 years
I *need* this sheet music
Brava!!! Very nice!! How can I get this sheet music?
hello! your a very talented musician. I was wondering what recording system you use. Sounds amazing!!!
Thanks! I use garage band to record
+Chris Castellanos do you use a special type of microphone? Whenever I try to record it sounds like i'm blasting into it...
I have an Audio-Technica AT3035
How do you achieve such warm, round sound
Where can we find that sheet music? Beautiful job!
Thanks! Unfortunately, I don't have music for this tune. I learned it by ear.
Chris Castellanos that’s even more impressive
Then search for "O Holy Night" by Adolphe Adam, as performed by Chris Castellanos.
I love this song and I love the French horn!! Where did you find the sheet music for it? Or did you rewrite it yourself?
I just figured it out by ear- you should be able to find the sheet music online I would think though:)
Was this a double or triple horn? I can't see the tubing very well, so I'm not sure. I wanna say double horn, but ya know, it could be a triple. Especially with that high D you played.... It was pretty glorious, and extremely hard to pull off.
+Andesmountain Nevermind, it definitely looks like a double horn.
+Andesmountain - You are right, it is a Double (Conn 8D)!
Why did you stop playing your Conn 8D, it sounds so warm! Did yamaha make you just play their Geyer wrap?
I do love the 8D but I chose the Geyer wrap - it projects much better than the 8D and plays very nicely. I am working with Yamaha on a Kruspe horn.
Do you think it would be possible to achieve something similar to the Kruspe sound with more projection? I understand what you mean, the Geyer horn seems easier to play (especially in the high range) and cuts through the orchestra with a lower dynamic due to its brightness. But the Kruspe tone to my ear is smoother, warmer and captures more of the traditional sound of a horn (the darkness of the natural horn versus the trumpet like sound of some european players).
Fantastic, the conn 8d is the better horn, is possible send to me this track ????? Thanks you
That high note! :'(
My mum was wondering where you got the music from so I could play it??
Would you be able to send me a copy or a link
+Ellygm - I just found piano music and transposed it, sorry I don't have anything more for you!
+Chris Castellanos that's a great idea!!! Thx :]
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How long have you been playing
What key are you playing this in? I usually play it in the key of Eb but yours is much higher.
Please what is the scale are you playing this song ?
That high C# tho
Do you have the back track and music available?
Can i do this on a single horn?? I see you have the double
You can definitely do it on a single!
Chris Castellanos cool! Having mine ultra sonic cleaned as we speak!