"The Bell Carol 2.0" Piano Arrangement by David Hicken

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  • @David_Hicken
    @David_Hicken  2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

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

    • @susanhuber1932
      @susanhuber1932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @mmmike725
      @mmmike725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well, I got the chills, so yes.

    • @vivianamarcellah
      @vivianamarcellah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @tomshearer7409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      a wonderful and very pleasant surprise. Beautiful work

    • @daved8551
      @daved8551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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!!

  • @DJHarmonics
    @DJHarmonics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @horacehemley3593
    @horacehemley3593 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @johnconley8316
    @johnconley8316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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!

  • @No_One_In_Particular_Today
    @No_One_In_Particular_Today 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Worthy successor? Need you even ask? Exquisite.

  • @asarafomar2
    @asarafomar2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This music has motivated me to learn piano.

  • @kg9333
    @kg9333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    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
      @stevenpratt6986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

  • @simongross3122
    @simongross3122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant. I love this.

  • @PeaceNinja007
    @PeaceNinja007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @johntrench
    @johntrench 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @user-gu6dl2fv5l
    @user-gu6dl2fv5l 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ! !

  • @DarkTempler1
    @DarkTempler1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @rogergustavsson5139
    @rogergustavsson5139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @ThoKimm
    @ThoKimm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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!

  • @sarahsercombe9845
    @sarahsercombe9845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @martinmoore6994
    @martinmoore6994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes!!! Absolutely! Wonderful! Perfect!

  • @Medardongelsilva
    @Medardongelsilva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @frankysnephew
    @frankysnephew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @JohanSonderkamp
    @JohanSonderkamp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @DSMS-nu4vj
    @DSMS-nu4vj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @vivianamarcellah
    @vivianamarcellah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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🎄

  • @leonajones4702
    @leonajones4702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very exciting!!

  • @GamingWithMariio
    @GamingWithMariio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE YOU AND THE SONG

  • @williamfields7287
    @williamfields7287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ...

  • @antalbojtos4413
    @antalbojtos4413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 TH-cam 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
      @marktretter2704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 🎹😁

  • @stoopidpants
    @stoopidpants ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Hicken - Carol of the Bells is one of my favorite melodies ever and, as a fellow piano player, I've played many times. Your version is - quite simply - sublime. Better than version 1.0 IMHO. congrats!

  • @akmalnazarov7629
    @akmalnazarov7629 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Best playing 👏👏👏

  • @NevvDad
    @NevvDad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @johnfrazier5458
    @johnfrazier5458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @RobertMusicEntertainment
    @RobertMusicEntertainment 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @baxtiyarmamedov7711
    @baxtiyarmamedov7711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 🙏

  • @RamblingsfromCanada
    @RamblingsfromCanada 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @snaredrumcool
    @snaredrumcool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely amazing, very inspiring. Thank you

  • @lakep7798
    @lakep7798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Stormsteed
    @Stormsteed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a treat! Happy holidays!

  • @masteroftides7254
    @masteroftides7254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @yznalnoing1
    @yznalnoing1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jackofalltrades610
    @jackofalltrades610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @Nuad555
    @Nuad555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @maureenwillett7667
    @maureenwillett7667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite Christmas songs.

  • @blognroses3161
    @blognroses3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @yvonnegermain3818
    @yvonnegermain3818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @mrskitty88
    @mrskitty88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cry0n1cs4
    @cry0n1cs4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lynnsmith9547
    @lynnsmith9547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So beautiful! This blows me away!

  • @victoriapfiffer880
    @victoriapfiffer880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tomkelly4336
    @tomkelly4336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @robertwagner502
    @robertwagner502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @marilynndesilva7620
    @marilynndesilva7620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Gumby56
    @Gumby56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @williamfields7287
    @williamfields7287 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite song. He's good.

  • @andrewwolkowich
    @andrewwolkowich ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @OliverPianoman
    @OliverPianoman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 !

  • @cosmopolitin8434
    @cosmopolitin8434 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @elenitapianohoy3114
    @elenitapianohoy3114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow addinng the greensleeves was so beautiful

  • @scottdangerfield3227
    @scottdangerfield3227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freaking awesome! I love it

  • @nitrobeatz2166
    @nitrobeatz2166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome sir💞💞💞

  • @MO-hz8kr
    @MO-hz8kr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @petMonster28
    @petMonster28 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite yet.

  • @jimlugsdin9561
    @jimlugsdin9561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @brughta
    @brughta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Breathtakingly beautiful David...thank you

  • @lindaanderson3366
    @lindaanderson3366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @PhillipeLeao
    @PhillipeLeao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kedhar2113
    @kedhar2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Such a beautiful peace! I still remember listening to the first one many years ago in the car on my way to my lessons. Even when it was summer I would listen just because it was so marvelous. The ending brings back so many memories! Wonderful job David! Keep up the great work!

  • @LuigiDePace
    @LuigiDePace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Impressively beautiful! Love it.

  • @olenielsen3724
    @olenielsen3724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo

  • @mdavy82
    @mdavy82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @schonn1677
    @schonn1677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous arrangement

  • @ChrisSmith-yq9pr
    @ChrisSmith-yq9pr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely spectacular!! Gorgeous and breathtaking arrangement!

  • @01ttingey
    @01ttingey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!

  • @marie-juliedruilhe3069
    @marie-juliedruilhe3069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful!! 💝

  • @SOLOO7
    @SOLOO7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rebeccadennis6122
    @rebeccadennis6122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mateoboschify
    @mateoboschify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Success

  • @caseycrawford2157
    @caseycrawford2157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Show off. You have always been that way, ever since we were in grade school. You..eh..wait...that was a different David Hicken. Sorry. Great job. Awesome.

  • @giaa3473
    @giaa3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @angelasimmaco7854
    @angelasimmaco7854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Grazie Maestro fantastico

  • @dreamer466569
    @dreamer466569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @brentaudi9354
    @brentaudi9354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @menameisdaniel
    @menameisdaniel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found your channel recently from the original Carol of the Bells video and then now you’re uploading this beautiful piece! Greetings from Krungthep!

  • @toddvitucci2424
    @toddvitucci2424 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes it is a very worthy successor

  • @mikefelts4221
    @mikefelts4221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely rendition and a very enjoyoyable, worthy successor! Great work, Mr. Hicken😁

  • @juncando
    @juncando 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Santa is on a tight schedule :D I love it :D

  • @moy19vh
    @moy19vh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @juliangrilli2925
    @juliangrilli2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ThePooshani
    @ThePooshani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @weyinmimadamedon5635
    @weyinmimadamedon5635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sure it is! It is a very good one.

  • @JeremyHanks
    @JeremyHanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done!! Worthy successor achievement unlocked.

  • @PixelPiratesMusic
    @PixelPiratesMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @belleladean6632
    @belleladean6632 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @steveembry
    @steveembry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exquisitely arranged and flawless performed. Thank you!

  • @levt73
    @levt73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @maudepicard198
    @maudepicard198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @angelinanagasev4856
    @angelinanagasev4856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing!

  • @armaan1560
    @armaan1560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry David. Nothing can beat the original Bell Carol you composed. I swear i forgot about it, literally seen it and remembered. Had it on repeat for a couple hours, lol. 😅

  • @isabelwhittaker1261
    @isabelwhittaker1261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this arrangement Piano sounds superb Thanks greatly for uploading x

  • @danieljames6230
    @danieljames6230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can hear Bachs influence in your music. Fantastic version-your composing abilities are expanding!!!

  • @bullridermusic2054
    @bullridermusic2054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely most amazing once again, this rendition is fantastic as well I love how you changed it up.

  • @edmundboland9811
    @edmundboland9811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooh it's dark! Spookily Xmas. Love it. 👍🎶

  • @emi4744
    @emi4744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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