No fu**** way!? I just can’t believe that, without even considering the probability how can this guy not be a professional pianist and live though preformance? I mean if he can’t who can? What a waste of talent to have him in a school he should at least teach in a club or conservatory to people who want to learn
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. may peace and calmness fill your life. ❤
I put in "easy piano Christmas songs that sound impressive" in the search bar. This was second on the list of results. Somehow I don't think this is considered "easy". TH-cam, you had ONE job.
But it did produce an extremely impressive-sounding Christmas song played on a piano, which means it found three of the four qualities you asked for. :D
ML Champion it actually is pretty easy!!! I was expecting the sheet music to be impossible but it’s really not. It’s just cuz of how fast he plays it. He gives some tips to make it easier in the sheet music!
It’s actually not that hard to play, it’s just that when people play a simple song, they try to be Mozart by playing fast and adding 5 million extra keys
Backstory: 2 years ago, as a Christmas gift, my wife bought me your Christmas Sheet Music of this tune. I thought, yeah, no way I could play this!! I'm still dealing with tendonitis, something I am mindful of when I perform. Still, David- you looked like a "machine" to me, and I thought man, I'm inspired to give this a go! I fell in love with the arrangement. I had to play it. I gave it a go in 2021, but the tendons in my left arm would scream at me. I couldn't get through it. I put the sheet music away. Still, David's version was calling me. I had to give it another go this year. I memorized it. Then starting to train my left arm to get through it. I slowed the tempo down a bit which helps. But there are moments in the tune where I take the opportunity to stretch my left arm! That's my tendons are screaming "stop!"😱 I recorded it this morning: th-cam.com/video/D97XyL1EVs4/w-d-xo.html. You inspired me man. Thanks!
"Shchedryk" (from Ukrainian: Щедрий вечiр, "Bountiful Evening") is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year's carol, known in English as "The Little Swallow". It was arranged by composer and teacher Mykola Leontovych in 1916, and tells a story of a swallow flying into a household to sing of wealth that will come with the following spring. "Shchedryk" was originally sung on the night of January 13, New Year's Eve in the Julian Calendar (December 31 Old Style), which is Shchedry Vechir. Early performances of the piece were made by students at Kyiv University.
It has become a favorite carol heard everywhere at Christmas but I wonder how many people know it originated in Ukraine. Thanks for explaining, Edward.
My word! Beyond outstanding-- Mr. Hicken the pianist, rendition, presentation, allure, conceptualization, direction -- everything........Bloody marvelous
This man is amazing I have always loved the piano I took lessons for 5 years and learned nothing bc the only thing my teacher cared about was school drama🙄. I'm still mad about that but after I quit 3 years ago I have self taught more than she taught me but I kinda just dropped it and focused more on barrel racing. But i love this song and I remember being little and I tried so hard to figure out all of the notes on my own and I actually did learn some of it😂 and I still remember it to this day!
IT is amazing, very cool. The song is based on a traditional folk chant. It was associated with the coming New Year, which, in pre-Christian Ukraine, was originally celebrated with the coming of spring in April. (This explains why the original Ukrainian text speaks about a swallow returning and lambs being born.) So it is the most famous ukrainian melody in the world.
Hello, I know this comment is late, but I want to thank you for composing this piece. I found this by accident, and now I can't stop listening to your music. So again, thank you for composing the music that you do. ^-^
I can FINALLY play this! It isn't perfect, but I am just about at full speed with a few mistakes here and there. I have been learning piano for about 3.5 years and working on this for around 5-6 months. It won't take you a lifetime if you try. I think I have easily played it over 1000 times. Now I just keep going and going. My hands scream to stop, but I make them keep going.
I Already posted this a s a reply but then i noticed more people had commented on the lady who was in the video. I personally think she is there to represent and bring forth more of the underlying meaning in the piece, She represent the beauty contained within the sheets. The songs grace channeled into her, every musical note played and produced from the piano becoming her. She is the life force or the essence of the peice. Her "jaunt throughout the woods" the symbolic meaning of the pieces allure and elegance (her) that in my view is contained in such a violent tempo (the woods). Correct me if I'm wrong.
When my mom died she left me with the skill to play piano and when I saw you play I told myself this is who I want to be, I mean seriously you are one of the best if not the best piano player I have ever seen. This is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing this
After so many years the Bell Carol and this video continue to be memorable and timeless. This is not an amazing piano solo, it is the most amazing, astonishing and remarkable piano solo ever. Bravo David!
David Hicken Thanks for the inspirational words, means alot to get them from you. I really love the piano and i'll learn playing it one day when i get the chance. Playing in the rain would be cool, hard but cool Lol
David Hicken Wow i'm wayy bellow beginner 😂 I know it gives lots of pleasure, i know because the piano is my favorite instrument, never played it but i've listened to some of yiruma and Ludovico Einaudi's masterpieces on youtube and they are amazingly satisfying Lol. Now i'll be listening to yours as well, so thanks for the great music!
I commented on this video 3 years ago but in a different account, and the me back then sounded so amazed and the me now is still VERY the same, Im in a state of relaxation and happiness whenever i listen to this......... David! You are awesome!
I have always had dreams of being able to play this, every year I always try and practice the easy version of Christmas Carol of the bells on piano so I can play it for my family. I’ve had a dream that once I found a piano in public and I played this version and everybody just stood there with their mouth wide open, gasping at how beautiful this is. I played piano for almost 8 years now and there is no living where I can get the strength to be able to master this. His finger strength must be amazing to be able to constantly do those melodies nonstop.
Same! I have not playing that long, just 2 years, but I always give up. Don't give up. Keep trying and maybe who knows, but you might become even better than him!
Hey, just vibing to your tunes again and felt compelled to say thanks for creating such chill vibes. Your melodies are like a warm hug for the soul, you know?
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Omg he was my music teacher at school. Love this!
Omg! you serious?! That I sooo amazing!
Oh my God! You found him!
This guy was probably overqualified xD
No fu**** way!? I just can’t believe that, without even considering the probability how can this guy not be a professional pianist and live though preformance? I mean if he can’t who can? What a waste of talent to have him in a school he should at least teach in a club or conservatory to people who want to learn
Wow that’s incredibly lucky lol
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. may peace and calmness fill your life. ❤
I wrote a fan-fiction combing two popular anime. A character plays this in it.
I put in "easy piano Christmas songs that sound impressive" in the search bar. This was second on the list of results.
Somehow I don't think this is considered "easy".
TH-cam, you had ONE job.
But it did produce an extremely impressive-sounding Christmas song played on a piano, which means it found three of the four qualities you asked for. :D
Well it may think you're trying to say if you want to hear classic/well-known pieces, with an EXTRA twist and talent!
Lol
ML Champion it actually is pretty easy!!! I was expecting the sheet music to be impossible but it’s really not. It’s just cuz of how fast he plays it. He gives some tips to make it easier in the sheet music!
It’s actually not that hard to play, it’s just that when people play a simple song, they try to be Mozart by playing fast and adding 5 million extra keys
My son plays this every Christmas season at the hotel where he works- it's surprising the number of people who have yet to hear it!
Backstory: 2 years ago, as a Christmas gift, my wife bought me your Christmas Sheet Music of this tune. I thought, yeah, no way I could play this!! I'm still dealing with tendonitis, something I am mindful of when I perform. Still, David- you looked like a "machine" to me, and I thought man, I'm inspired to give this a go! I fell in love with the arrangement. I had to play it. I gave it a go in 2021, but the tendons in my left arm would scream at me. I couldn't get through it. I put the sheet music away.
Still, David's version was calling me. I had to give it another go this year. I memorized it. Then starting to train my left arm to get through it. I slowed the tempo down a bit which helps. But there are moments in the tune where I take the opportunity to stretch my left arm! That's my tendons are screaming "stop!"😱 I recorded it this morning: th-cam.com/video/D97XyL1EVs4/w-d-xo.html. You inspired me man. Thanks!
you did a great job ! really a joy to listen to it. respect !
Who else listens to this all year round? 🙋🏼♂️
I will practice how ever many years it takes day and night to get on that level :)
and better :)
Nya me to I just got a piano and I will practice day and night
Your Pal Ryan how's it going?
I know the whole song, but not as good as his, obvioisly. took me about 3 months
Good luck with that
A decade later still my favorite Christmas song, let alone Carol of the Bells song. Recording my own version this year. Thank you for the inspiration.
And to think I'm still halfway myself
I can't wait to see it
Thanks a lot. I hope you will subscribe to my channel to hear more
After watching many covers I must say this is still the BEST of them all. Amazing. Beautiful. I'm an atheist and I still like the song.
Wow, I didn't expect it to be THAT good!!! With so many Carol of The Bells versions going around! This is amazing!
229 people hit the wrong key... How could they not like this? THIS IS KUST AMAZING!!!!!
JUST*
233 -.- ... They are haters ... Because they are too dumb for playing the piano, they give dislikes .
+Kyle Hines yah ... But that's okay ... I think haters have no life , you know?
And David has a life, so he don't gives a lagg :D
I agree they are stupid
Perhaps it has something to do with the arrogance of the title, since David's calling his own work "amazing."
"Shchedryk" (from Ukrainian: Щедрий вечiр, "Bountiful Evening") is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year's carol, known in English as "The Little Swallow". It was arranged by composer and teacher Mykola Leontovych in 1916, and tells a story of a swallow flying into a household to sing of wealth that will come with the following spring. "Shchedryk" was originally sung on the night of January 13, New Year's Eve in the Julian Calendar (December 31 Old Style), which is Shchedry Vechir. Early performances of the piece were made by students at Kyiv University.
It has become a favorite carol heard everywhere at Christmas but I wonder how many people know it originated in Ukraine. Thanks for explaining, Edward.
Olagonin Chancer pride
Did I ask
This carol was suppressed by the soviets, who weren't keen on Christmas music.
Thank GOD that I once got on TH-cam, looking for that original... but found this!! 😁
Can't stop watching it helps me concentrate on homework some reason
+preston wood same here
hey another preston lol
Aye srry autocorrect
lol ur good i was like wat?
+Preston Nifong it would be weird if we had the same last name
I'm blown of me feet, he does every song with perfection, and I want to be just like him! It's just incredible!!!!!!
Omg. I really want to be a musician like him when I grow up. Now only I am at beginner level ( Gred 2 ). Hope I will be like him one day.
Incredible. I just learned a version of Carol of The Bells, and you make it look like child's play! Thanks for the video
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say!
@@David_Hicken Of course, it's true!
2:30 that transition is so gorgeous
Wow this is INCREDIBLE
SPLENDORE ❤❤❤
🙏
Best. Version. EVER!!! 🤩
Still best version I've ever heard! The passion is amazing
Probably one of the best renditions of Christmas music I've heard dinner a while.
My performance tonight was pretty close to this.
Agreed. I'll be expecting a music video in the coming days.
My word! Beyond outstanding-- Mr. Hicken the pianist, rendition, presentation, allure, conceptualization, direction -- everything........Bloody marvelous
This man is amazing I have always loved the piano I took lessons for 5 years and learned nothing bc the only thing my teacher cared about was school drama🙄. I'm still mad about that but after I quit 3 years ago I have self taught more than she taught me but I kinda just dropped it and focused more on barrel racing. But i love this song and I remember being little and I tried so hard to figure out all of the notes on my own and I actually did learn some of it😂 and I still remember it to this day!
Thanks for sharing your story
One of the all time best Carol of the Bells covers. Minimalistic yet filled with epicness! Simply put: perfect!
IT is amazing, very cool. The song is based on a traditional folk chant. It was associated with the coming New Year, which, in pre-Christian Ukraine, was originally celebrated with the coming of spring in April. (This explains why the original Ukrainian text speaks about a swallow returning and lambs being born.) So it is the most famous ukrainian melody in the world.
Beautiful arrangement. I love the "We Wish you a merry Christmas" section in the middle.
You are the best!
This is just excellent!
Thank you
Thanks
Thank you!
What a play! Amazing 💕
Thank you
Hello, I know this comment is late, but I want to thank you for composing this piece. I found this by accident, and now I can't stop listening to your music. So again, thank you for composing the music that you do. ^-^
what are the christmas song incoperated into this
I can FINALLY play this! It isn't perfect, but I am just about at full speed with a few mistakes here and there. I have been learning piano for about 3.5 years and working on this for around 5-6 months. It won't take you a lifetime if you try. I think I have easily played it over 1000 times. Now I just keep going and going. My hands scream to stop, but I make them keep going.
This is what plays in my head when I'm late for class in December
Christmas moods
I Already posted this a s a reply but then i noticed more people had commented on the lady who was in the video.
I personally think she is there to represent and bring forth more of the underlying meaning in the piece, She represent the beauty contained within the sheets. The songs grace channeled into her, every musical note played and produced from the piano becoming her. She is the life force or the essence of the peice. Her "jaunt throughout the woods" the symbolic meaning of the pieces allure and elegance (her) that in my view is contained in such a violent tempo (the woods).
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I lost the count of how many times I watched this video. It brings me calm and adrenaline at the same time. Perfect.
Schedrik is always in my heart. Thanx You for this arrangement of Ukrainian carol from Ukraine.
Fantastic fingerworks…….youre so amazing….from, PHILIPPINES
Marvellous!
Thanks
Best version ever created of the best christmas song :)
there are people who disliked this. Who would dislike this? This is amazing!
Haters/trolls that hate without watching
And some dumbass and morons too!
People who want to watch the world burn in there hands.
obviously 10 people couldn't find the tutorial and put their computers upside down to watch and give it a like ;)
People who disliked this cannot play this !!
When my mom died she left me with the skill to play piano and when I saw you play I told myself this is who I want to be, I mean seriously you are one of the best if not the best piano player I have ever seen. This is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing this
MaurerPower 6 This is such a heartwarming comment!! How’s your piano journey going?
Olagonin Chancer They absorbed it through the soul. Like devouring a dragon’s soul in Skyrim.
In addition to your technique, *David Hicken* , your arrangement is equally brilliant!
After so many years the Bell Carol and this video continue to be memorable and timeless. This is not an amazing piano solo, it is the most amazing, astonishing and remarkable piano solo ever. Bravo David!
I just bought the bell Carol sheet music, wish me luck!
Good luck!
😉 good luck!
Progress : 2 sheets and half of the third, perfected. Only a bunch more to go
@@kameyer03 awesome job!
Go for it man! It's worth it
If i was granted three lifetimes just to practice on playing this like you, i'd still fail in the end
David Hicken Thanks for the inspirational words, means alot to get them from you. I really love the piano and i'll learn playing it one day when i get the chance.
Playing in the rain would be cool, hard but cool Lol
David Hicken Wow i'm wayy bellow beginner 😂
I know it gives lots of pleasure, i know because the piano is my favorite instrument, never played it but i've listened to some of yiruma and Ludovico Einaudi's masterpieces on youtube and they are amazingly satisfying Lol. Now i'll be listening to yours as well, so thanks for the great music!
Keep improving,
I've already made it past level 6 on ABRSM but I'm still amazed... HOW?!? TELL ME YOUR SECRETS
Respect from Ukraine!
Good ukrainian song!
Yes it is! Mykola Leontovych. A great man of God.
Слава Україні!!!
Watefok
This song is so beautiful! I cannot stop listening to this song.
I fricking love how when it gets close to christmas or it is Christmas it gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling :3
Best one!
ХРИСТОС НАРОДИВСЯ!!! СЛАВІМО ЙОГО!!!!!!!!!!!!
I commented on this video 3 years ago but in a different account, and the me back then sounded so amazed and the me now is still VERY the same, Im in a state of relaxation and happiness whenever i listen to this......... David! You are awesome!
I have always had dreams of being able to play this, every year I always try and practice the easy version of Christmas Carol of the bells on piano so I can play it for my family. I’ve had a dream that once I found a piano in public and I played this version and everybody just stood there with their mouth wide open, gasping at how beautiful this is. I played piano for almost 8 years now and there is no living where I can get the strength to be able to master this. His finger strength must be amazing to be able to constantly do those melodies nonstop.
Don't give up. Someone is waiting for your performance.
@@proteusnexus1428 I agree!
Same! I have not playing that long, just 2 years, but I always give up. Don't give up. Keep trying and maybe who knows, but you might become even better than him!
Super good,spectacular 👌
Still coming back to the best performance of this piece❤️🎄
I have no words for how magnificent and beautiful this is.
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Matheu Campbell No idea.
Really outstanding video, unique arrangement, performance, David Hicken. I can't wait to listen to more of your music now!
I used to listen to this everyday when I was in middle school. It is an amazing performance!
Absolutely amazing! By far the best version I have ever heard. Love the tempo. Thank you!
This guy's so good at the piano, he summoned a magical Goddess in a red dress to appear all of the sudden
She's his muse/anima ;)
She is so stunning in her blue dress. A very fitting backdrop for this fantastic piece of piano skill.
wow I've listened to this 20 30 times.. there's just something that catches my attention.. This is absolutely beautiful.
Amazing and wonderful performance piano music. Thank you so much. God bless you. 🌷🌼🌻🌹
It's summer and I am listening a christmas song :-) It is so chilling, I got goosebums and nearly wet eyes. This is so beautiful music... Thank you.
Hey, just vibing to your tunes again and felt compelled to say thanks for creating such chill vibes. Your melodies are like a warm hug for the soul, you know?
I listen to this song regularly. Just to cry a little.
This is always my go-to piano song when I play during the Christmas season! Thank you for the stunning music and performance!
Amazing thamk you
You’re welcome!
awsome !
like a machine... amazing
Glad you like it!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
Uauuu - Sensationell. It‘s absolutly fantastic - i love it 👍👍👍👏👏👏😁😁🍀🍀
I love this! Can't stop listening to it!
Note how he is performing this on the edge of a seaside cliff. The only way to play this melody that does it justice!
GORGEOUS~EXQUISITE~TIMELESS~VIBRANT~CLASSIC~SILVERY~BELLISIMO!
I’m on my 8th time in a row listening to this awesome artist
Very, very awesome. Bravo!
It must be an amazing feeling to be this talented. Excellent 👍👍
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!!!! Best song ever!!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️marry Christmas to the master❤️❤️❤️❤️⛄️❄️🎄
This one of my favorite pieces omg I'm sitting here watching with a huge grin on my face THANK YOU!
When ever I feel down I listen to this and my day is saved.
Thank you David!
What an awesome piano rendition 🌹 Beautiful !!!
Everything in the video is amazing
Just so soul gratifying BRAVO 👏
From a 41 on his B-day
고맙습니다 열정의 연주. 😂😅🎶🎶🎶🥰☘️🔊
Incredible!!! WOW!!!!
Beautiful performance. A great inspiration for my little girls. They love this video and watch it over and over again! Thank You!
My favorite Christmas song by far and this is the best version I have ever heard for piano. I hope to learn this someday, absolutely beautiful!
That left hand rhytm is awesom. Unbelivable
AMAZING!! I play piano myself and now want to tell my teacher to teach me to play this!!! INCREDIBLE!
Beautiful!
AMAZING
I hit like just for carrying the Piano to that cliff. You know they had hard work in mind when they planned this.
Love the scale shift at 1:32!
Thank you
Be happy 🎉😊
Thanks a lot. I hope you will subscribe to my channel to hear more
Music really heals♥️
I am 9 and i am learning to play the bell carol! and this is my favorite song!
Amo esta cancion! 🤩 lo mas hermoso que he escuchado!!
AS SOON as he started doing the mashups of the other songs that was a SOLID 🔟🔟 for me. OUTSTANDING JOB!!