We Wish You a Merry Christmas plus an extra song that I sing in German
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- Merry Christmas today to all of my viewers and subscribers. Thank you for watching my piano playing over the past few months and giving me help and encouragement and advice. Many of you suggested beautiful Christmas songs to learn and I had so many of them that I wanted to learn but I didn't have enough time before Christmas to learn all of them. I might still learn some of them during the 12 days of Christmas.
Also I wanted to tell everyone that I saw all of your comments on my Nutcracker video and my Linus and Lucy video but unfortunately they changed the video settings to made for kids and they will not let me change it back so I can't reply to the comments but I wanted you to know that I saw them and appreciated them.
I was nervous when I made this video because after I play We Wish You a Merry Christmas in this video I sing a song that is special for me because my great-grandmother who was born in 1899 wrote the music for it before I was born. I never met her but we think that maybe I inherited my musical mind from her because she played piano very well. She lived in Germany and my Oma was her daughter and my Oma used to play it on the piano at Christmas for me.
I was very nervous when I sang because I have never sung in a video before. I know it is hard to hear me singing because the piano is louder than my voice.
The words for the song are by the poet Joseph von Eichendorff from his poem "Weihnachten" in 1837 and my great-grandmother set the poem to music. We sing the song every Christmas and I always think about my Oma and her mother.
Here are the words in German and in English:
Christmas (Joseph von Eichendorff)
Market and streets stand deserted.
Every house is quietly lit,
I walk through the lanes reflecting,
Everything looks so festive.
In the windows, women have
devoutly decorated colorful toys,
A thousand children stand and look
And are so wondrously, quietly delighted.
And I walk out of the (city) walls
Out into the open field,
Noble glowing, holy trembling!
How wide and still is the world!
Stars above loop their circles;
out of the snow's solitude
something like marvelous singing rises up -
Oh, you gracious time!
Weihnachten (Joseph von Eichendorff)
Markt und Straßen steh'n verlassen,
still erleuchtet jedes Haus;
sinnend geh ich durch die Gassen,
alles sieht so festlich aus.
An den Fenstern haben Frauen
buntes Spielzeug fromm geschmückt,
tausend Kindlein steh'n und schauen,
sind so wunderstill beglückt.
Und ich wandre aus den Mauern
bis hinaus ins freie Feld.
Hehres Glänzen, heilges Schauern,
wie so weit und still die Welt!
Sterne hoch die Kreise schlingen;
aus des Schnees Einsamkeit
steigt's wie wunderbares Singen.
O du gnadenreiche Zeit!
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Merry Christmas today to all of my viewers and subscribers. Thank you for watching my piano playing over the past few months and giving me help and encouragement and advice. Many of you suggested beautiful Christmas songs to learn and I had so many of them that I wanted to learn but I didn't have enough time before Christmas to learn all of them. I might still learn some of them during the 12 days of Christmas.
Also I wanted to tell everyone that I saw all of your comments on my Nutcracker video and my Linus and Lucy video but unfortunately they changed the video settings to made for kids and they will not let me change it back so I can't reply to the comments but I wanted you to know that I saw them and appreciated them.
I was nervous when I made this video because after I play We Wish You a Merry Christmas in this video I sing a song that is special for me because my great-grandmother who was born in 1899 wrote the music for it before I was born. I never met her but we think that maybe I inherited my musical mind from her because she played piano very well. She lived in Germany and my Oma was her daughter and my Oma used to play it on the piano at Christmas for me.
I was very nervous when I sang because I have never sung in a video before. I know it is hard to hear me singing because the piano is louder than my voice.
The words for the song are by the poet Joseph von Eichendorff from his poem "Weihnachten" in 1837 and my great-grandmother set the poem to music. We sing the song every Christmas and I always think about my Oma and her mother.
Here are the words in German and in English:
Christmas (Joseph von Eichendorff)
Market and streets stand deserted.
Every house is quietly lit,
I walk through the lanes reflecting,
Everything looks so festive.
In the windows, women have
devoutly decorated colorful toys,
A thousand children stand and look
And are so wondrously, quietly delighted.
And I walk out of the (city) walls
Out into the open field,
Noble glowing, holy trembling!
How wide and still is the world!
Stars above loop their circles;
out of the snow's solitude
something like marvelous singing rises up -
Oh, you gracious time!
Weihnachten (Joseph von Eichendorff)
Markt und Straßen steh'n verlassen,
still erleuchtet jedes Haus;
sinnend geh ich durch die Gassen,
alles sieht so festlich aus.
An den Fenstern haben Frauen
buntes Spielzeug fromm geschmückt,
tausend Kindlein steh'n und schauen,
sind so wunderstill beglückt.
Und ich wandre aus den Mauern
bis hinaus ins freie Feld.
Hehres Glänzen, heilges Schauern,
wie so weit und still die Welt!
Sterne hoch die Kreise schlingen;
aus des Schnees Einsamkeit
steigt's wie wunderbares Singen.
O du gnadenreiche Zeit!
merry christmas leander i hope your day has been filled with lots of lovely presents and thank you for the joy you bring to us all take care and a happy new year to you and your family best wishes colin from bath england
Sehr gut, danke! 😊 Jerry
truly lovely.... yes the piano is mostly louder then your voice, but what heard were tones that are flawless. You are such an incredible talent.
Mr.LEANDER....Another excellent job. We need to get you a microphone 🎤.
Hopefully next year you can do some live Christmas shows and take requests.
Same to you from Melbourne Australia🎉🎉🎉
How could anyone not love this kid?
If they didn't, I'm pretty sure it would mean their soul is dead. He is amazing.
Idk, how can anyone be a heartless pyscho? There are some crazy people so yeah, it makes sense someone doesn't love Leander 😢
@@armusic4282I’m pretty sure the original Commenter was stating a rhetorical question. No need to bring up psychos and such. 🙄
yes hope the parent can afford a goiod teacher
Lovehim
What’s better than Leander playing the piano? Leander playing the piano AND singing!
I like anything you play. It always makes me smile.
why
Stupendo! Un bacione dalla Sicilia! Miriana 27 dicembre 2024
@@mariorossi8149 grazie
This is the best Christmas present ever. Your playing, and for the first time your singing, are truly from your heart, and a genuine gift from you to your adoring fans. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas everybody!
Oh this touched my heart so deeply. You did wonderful and it’s so important to keep those loving traditions and memories alive. Thank you and God bless ❤
Always the highlight of my day to watch you play
La cosa che più apprezzo in questo ragazzino è la gioia di suonare che traspare in ogni nota, in ogni suo sguardo e in ogni suo sorriso.
Ich habe mich sehr gefreut zu sehen, dass Sie so gut Klavier spielen können. Dass du mit deiner wunderbaren Stimme auch auf Deutsch singen kannst, ist eine echte Überraschung. Du spielst gut und deine Stimme klingt wie der Gesang eines Engels. Ich danke dir von ganzem Herzen für deine Ermutigung in Zeiten, die nicht immer einfach sind. Ich wünsche euch und euren Lieben ein wunderschönes Weihnachtsfest und danke euch für all eure wunderbaren Musikstücke. Bleiben Sie gesund und starten Sie gut ins neue Jahr.
Engel klingen schon anders aber ich weiß was Sie sagen wollen :-)
This boys smile can light up any cloudy day! Thanks kid for sharing your awesome talent, you make many people happy :)
God bless you, sweetheart, and your family! Today, and always!
And he sings too! A Happy Christmas to you and your family, Leander!
Merry Christmas, Young Man. Your playing makes me happy. God bless you.
Merry Christmas you are amazing.
Very nice. Thank you.
Merry Christmas Frohe Weihnachten ❤❤❤
Merry Christmas little dude and thankyou for all the joy you bring to all your viewers and fans
Leander, all of your friends here are smiling, you have made a very Merry Christmas for all!
I know your Oma is smiling! What a wonderful Christmas present you have given us!
Big hugs and big happy wishes! 😊❤ Jerry
And then I get home again and I can watch and listen on the big computer. Wonderful singing and playing! What a very Merry Christmas this is! 🤗 Jerry
Marvelous, Leander. You are an inspiration to us all. You have been blessed with many talents and I will continue to thank you for sharing them 🥰.
Wonderful!
Bless you, Leander. Thank you for making Christmas 2024 a merrier one. All the best to you for 2025.
We Wish you a Merry Christmas Thank ya for all your Beautiful playing Leander your Greatgrandma is looking and Smiling 😊🎄😊🎅✌️❤️
Never had a more beautiful Christmas present than yours, Angel.❤❤❤ -- Now, I know there truly is a Heaven because I just heard an Angel sing !
Merry Christmas, Sweetheart ❤❤❤
Love to watch you, LOVE hearing you sing a beautiful melody ! You are AMAZING !!!!!!!!
Damn, you sing native level german too? Sheesh Leander, leave some talent for the rest of us.
Merry Christmas and greetings from Germany
your Amazing Kido ,, merry Christmas !
Great to hear you singing! Merry Christmas, Leander! 🎄
Little Man, you are so precious! Thank you for brightening our lives.
Wow!
Merry Christmas !This was great! Loved the series
I will never understand how this splendid young man has acquired an enviable level of ability and a seemingly endless memorised library of music at such a young age. He is genuinely gifted and brings joy and happiness by sharing his talent. Thank you, Leander.
🎹🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎹🎼Great to hear your music Leander. 🎄🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🎄
Sehr schön! Ich hätte gerne den Text des Liedes gesehen. Toll, dass die deutsche Sprache noch in eurer Familie erhalten geblieben ist!
Beautiful job, Leander!! ❤
I really really enjoy this one!!❤❤
Merry Christmas! Thanks for posting so much good music!
Du begeistert mich jedes Mal aufs Neue, Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr 🎹🎵👏🎄👍
Leander, that is very beautiful. It made me cry, but in a good way. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Bless you! Have a great Christmas.
I spoke with a German friend today and I'm sending him this video, Leander. I know he will enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
Merry Christmas & Thank you! Loved the piece.
Excellent playing and singing thank you. Merry Christmas
Sehr schön gespielt und toll gesungen. Frohe Weihnacht!
God bless you Leander. You're our little ray of sunshine😊
Bravo, That was wonderful!
Very well played Leander. We must all be in the Christmas spirit by now. 👍⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Das war wirklich super!! That was really amazing.
Merry Christmas from Düsseldorf in Germany!!
Keep on going… 👍👍
We”re finally having a white Boxing Day, after no snow on Christmas here. That’s probably because Leander’s playing AND SINGING makes everything so warm and cozy. Well done, little friend!
Merry Christmas little man. You must really come from a musical family. Thank you for all the beautiful music you share with us.
Looks like you did get bigger shoes to leave for Santa to fill, cause it looks like someone hit the jackpot by all the gifts behind you.God bless you and your family.
Now that’s the best Christmas gift I’ve received in years!! Thank you, and Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas to you!! 🎄
We think you're great! You always choose challenging arrangements. Keep up the great work.
From the bottom of my heart, Leander... I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Day. Thank you for sharing your music with all of us, out here in Internetland (*AND* your smiles)! I am wishing you all the best for 2025!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Leander, for another beautiful video. I have been a bit sad this Christmas season, but your bright smile and amazing ability have brought a smile to my own face, and joy to my heart. May God bless and keep you and your family for now and for always.
Nice job.
Multi-talented! Both piano-playing and singing, just like my favorite child actor: Charlie Shotwell. Congratulations to you and your grandma!
ALWAYS, ALWAYS a joy!!!!!...From Benson Vermont USA
❤ you are very special young man! Sometime could you consider doing an interview with a family member ❤
Parabéns!! Você é demais!! Feliz Natal a toda sua família!❤❤
Danke, Leander! Your singing is quite nice as well.
Merry X-mas dear Leander & a happy new year - where we all hope you will continue to entertain us with your unique musical talent! 💓👏
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄
Excellent! And Merry Christmas to you, young man!
Leander, you have brightened up the hearts of so many this Christmas season. Thank you for sharing your musical legacy and family story with all of us. As I am a 74 year old Grammie, I suspect many other grandparents watching your videos feel great fondness for you and would delight having you added to their grandchildren list. BTW, you are a sharp dresser and growing taller with each video. Blessing for the New Year.❤🎉
Thank you for all the wonderful music that you played for us. Merry Christmas.
I loved your German song and was happy to read the words which you attached, a very beautiful poem by Eichendorff.
We whish you a merry Christmas also thanks again 😘
Oh what a beautiful poem, thank you Leander. It's really touching that you can carry and share a part of your grand-grand-mother and your grand-mother life, this is so meanful.
Singing while accompanying yoursel on the piano is not easy, it requires confidence to feel the voice and the keys at the same time, you are doing very well. If you like to singing don't deprive yoursel of it. Happiest of holiday wishes to you and all the people you love 🎄❤ From far away ☺ Montréal, Canada.
Frohes Weihnachten und vielen Dank für deine Vorträge. ❤
Thank you for this Christmas present, Sir. Best wishes to you and yours from North Carolina, US.
✨❤️✨ Merry Christmas! 🎹
🎉😅🏆🌟Oh please would u sing us this song again just while standing up, directly to the camera and with no piano or any music! It would be so great!!!❤
My what a lovely clean room... Only after all your chores, can you play with him!
Tu chante en plus, C'est merveilleux !
Such a sweet laddie! And the German language used in the poem of Eichendorff is not easy to speak. Very well done. :-)
You didn't look nervous to me when you were singing. Thanks for the English translation of the song. ✔
Your Great Grandmother is your Christmas Tree Angel to listen to every year like I do along with the Andrew Sisters.
Thank you
I hope that I always think of her.
I will listen to the Andrew Sisters because I have not heard them before
Bravo, Leander! Very well played and beautifully sung too.
Everytime you comment, you reveal the good values and your love of family and friends - including your new found on line friends reached by your passion for the piano.. The song written by your great grandmother and handed down to subsequent generations is beautiful, and your singing of it touched our hearts. Many thanks for the lyrics in both German and English. Beautiful, as is the music your great grandmother wrote. We trust you had a wonderful Christmas day, and as you mention, the 12 days of Christmas have now begun, and we all look forward to many more wonderful performances that you post.
God bless, love, Pat and family
Merry Christmas. 🎄You have a superb musical level as well as on the piano. A very flexible technique and beautiful phrasing. There is a lot of emotion in your interpretation and at the singing level, you have an excellent ear. You sing in tune. All my congratulations and encouragement🎹🎼❤️ 👍👏👏🙏😘
That was wonderful. I hope you do more singing ones as well. I very much enjoyed it. Have a great and Merry Christmas.
Absolutely wonderful! I hope you've had a great and Merry Christmas Leander!
Merry Christmas Leander! God bless you.
Love it 💕
Merry Christmas, Leander. This was a pleasant surprise for me this evening! I wasn't expecting you to post a video today since it is Christmas, but I'm glad you did. It's a perfect Christmas present for me, as I am sure it is for many others here, too. I hope you are having a wonderful day. I spent the day preparing a large meal for my son, my sister, her spouse, and myself. That's the extent of my family now, but we enjoyed being together.
Thank you for singing your great grandmother's song. I understand why it would be intimidating for you, but I'm so glad you were able to play and sing it for us. I was able to hear your voice enough to know that you did a great job with it. Also, thank you for remembering about my eye injury and mentioning it yesterday. That really meant a lot to me. The surgery was six weeks ago today, and I'm still making good progress. I hope in another month or two my vision will return to normal.
I typed this into Google translate, so I hope it did a good job of converting my English message for you to German: Gott segne dich, mein Freund, und pass auf dich auf.
and now some vocals to go with the wonderful piano playing. bravo!
Grand!
Leander, I know of one other you take the cake. I could send a Christmas one to you. I sing base and not so good now. Thanks for singing in German. My Grandpa did, too. Loved it. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Uncle Charles. 🎄🎶🎵🎼
Just found your channel and subscribed. You are a talented young man, and have a great smile! Best of luck! Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a great new year ahead!
Thank You! and Merry Christmas!
Really nice and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Euch allen frohe Weihnachten. Viele Grüße aus Germany
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤ Very Nice! Thanks for the treat of you singing your Great grandma’s song in German
So talented at such a young age. You sing beautifully Leander. 🎹🎄👍
Very nice 2 songs here and one you sang. BRAVO Merry Christmas. Leander, it seems Santa was at your house.
Best wishes always for a Happy life and one with great health too. Take care and Happy New Year.
Very nice performance! I especially liked the timing and key change. Good job!
Merry Christmas little buddy, and thank you for sharing your talents and smile with us.
Merry Christmas! I love the German. Du musst mehr Musik auf Deutsch singen. Ich liebe die Musik.
Thank you! You make us smile every day!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Leander. Thanks so much for all the beautiful music throughout the year. Your talented performances are truly a joy to behold! Thanks for sharing. 😊