Carol of the Bells (for 12 cellos) - The Piano Guys

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    "I love these two carols (Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) - they were made for each other -- they both capture the excitement of the Christmas Season. I have three children that just get giddy during December -- excited each morning as they get closer and closer to Christmas Day. That excitement is so contagious. I love it. It's the kind of energy and eagerness that keeps you up at night. I wanted to capture that joy and anticipation in this arrangement.
    People have told me that this reminds them of the Pirates of the Caribbean. Maybe one year the Pirates franchise will make a Christmas special and THIS could be the theme song! Instead of Carol of the Bells it could be titled 'Jack Sparrow of the Bells.' =)"
    -Steven Sharp Nelson
    Carol of the Bells attributed to Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych
    God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: Traditional English Carol
    Arrangement written and produced by Steven Sharp Nelson & Al van der Beek
    Recorded, mixed & mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
    Featured on the album "Christmas Cello"
    Video Producer Paul Anderson
    Cinematographer/Editor Tel Stewart
    For my fellow music geeks =) my favorite part of writing this arrangement is the obligatory hemiola due to the meter difference between the two songs -- one is 3/4 and the other 4/4. I hope you like the way they collide. My second favorite part is the intense canon at the end that creates a cluster-chord feel and dissonant coda finally resolving with the main theme of BOTH tunes.
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    Special thanks to the Security guard at the Gallivan Center for not kicking us off location. And to the random guy(W.D. Johnson), who came along and offered his snow shoe so the cello wouldn't sink into the snow.
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  • @stephaniegarcia6766
    @stephaniegarcia6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Only musicians really passionate of their art and raw talent can appreciate music the way he does. The facial expressions, the smiles, the movement of the entire body with each stroke of the bow, that’s something you can’t fake. Okay brb gonna go tune my violin now.

    • @stevensharpnelson6356
      @stevensharpnelson6356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks for your response i really want to appreciate you for your support so far up my page💕💕

    • @karenglenn2329
      @karenglenn2329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevensharpnelson6356 Thank you for your comment. You may want to see twosetviolin. Their TH-cam is addictive.

  • @caitlynobrien994
    @caitlynobrien994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +768

    The fact they're smiling through the whole thing is the best part. You can see how passionate they are for music :)

  • @shadowstorm1989
    @shadowstorm1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love the way you're able to splice in God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. It fits so well!

  • @samblackcrow
    @samblackcrow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love how much joy he's finding in playing this. Rockin' out like a boss!

  • @peggysinclair3202
    @peggysinclair3202 8 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    I love cellos, something magical about this instrument, especially when one can play it like this. An instrument of the soul. No better way to express the meaning of Christmas. I wish the world would settle down and stop hating and killing and realize that we are all one in this vast universe. We are spinning out of control, it is like a tornado, the only way out is exploding. It is so much easier to love one another and get along, it takes so little effort. We are our own demise. If everyone would put positive thoughts out in the universe, we could turn this world around. Peace.

    • @Magicfreak47
      @Magicfreak47 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Preach

    • @user-fz7nt5ge3o
      @user-fz7nt5ge3o 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. like. :)

    • @Teirless
      @Teirless 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If only it were so easy, whenever there's peace a storm will come and destroy it all.

    • @MultiShultz
      @MultiShultz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Peggy Sinclair I find this a bit humorous as I just got home from a Judo session and we just had the lesson demonstrating how it's much more productive to go with the flow of momentum, rather than fight it.
      Also, regarding your statement about cellos, I was brought here by "O Come O Come Emmanuel - Cello and Piano Duet" which is really amazing.

    • @joannameyers9398
      @joannameyers9398 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have the same feeling about cellos. Sweet, beautiful music! Ah it is my favorite instrument!

  • @MattandCarrieJourneys
    @MattandCarrieJourneys 7 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    The bow can't handle how good this is

  • @susanbane2474
    @susanbane2474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I love that he is so happy while playing, makes me smile too!

    • @stevensharpnelson6356
      @stevensharpnelson6356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much for your lovely comment over my page God bless you, sincerely you're so amazing when I saw your comment here on my page ❤️ where're you chatting from?

    • @ClaireEstep-vx8xk
      @ClaireEstep-vx8xk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @pRahvi0
    @pRahvi0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love the insert of _God rest ye merry gentleman_ in the middle. Fits perfectly.

  • @juanfeherreg
    @juanfeherreg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3051

    [Original]
    Music is the most amazing thing humans have created

    • @roxxygonzalez7519
      @roxxygonzalez7519 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      you are so right

    • @janeyrevanescence12
      @janeyrevanescence12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      +Megan Chanel isn't music a type of art?

    • @juanfeherreg
      @juanfeherreg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      edwin samuels Music and bacon are the most beautiful things humans have discovered* :D

    • @celyn98
      @celyn98 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      +SunSpirit Of LightClan no religion plz,we don't want arguments :3

    • @TheDominickel
      @TheDominickel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      +SunSpirit Of LightClan They dont worship music, dumb shit. Also music clearly exists, there is no proof of Jesus' story being true.

  • @elaozbayraktar8183
    @elaozbayraktar8183 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    his facial expressions make me so happy

  • @HihanSkystrider
    @HihanSkystrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I have listened to this song every year since it came out to kick off the holiday season. Thank you for 10 years of awesome music. Here's to many more. Cheers!

    • @VolodSem
      @VolodSem 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_of_the_Bells

    • @HihanSkystrider
      @HihanSkystrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@VolodSem ??? If you posted a link to the song because you think I don't know the history of Carol of the Bells, thanks for the troll because I'm not going to click on a link in a TH-cam video lol. I just like the rendition the Piano Guys made... 10 years ago. Hence my comment. I realize Carol of the Bells is not 10 years old ROFL. I have a background in music. But again, thanks for the troll. You made me laugh. xD Or if you're not a troll, take time to read comments in different tones with different pauses. Trying to interpret the rhythm of a sentence - syncopation if you will - and its exact meaning over the internet can be hard. I've definitely misinterpreted sentences before! It happens. So I try not to comment if I don't know what someone is trying to say exactly.

  • @majestyj8519
    @majestyj8519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2020!! If you are STILL ALIVE and watch this....Congratulations!!!!!

  • @kurtrebel
    @kurtrebel 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is beautiful. 2nd to Pentatonix singing it. Love both versions so much.

    • @TheKimKyng
      @TheKimKyng 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree! :D

    • @ashutoshatre6434
      @ashutoshatre6434 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      u know it

    • @valentinapereya
      @valentinapereya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try the third one ))th-cam.com/video/GqeJ38DThVc/w-d-xo.html

  • @andrewcurley5006
    @andrewcurley5006 8 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I love how this starts off sounding like it could be a theme song for Mission Impossible.

    • @claytonkucik5035
      @claytonkucik5035 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Andrew Curley Same. I actually thought I clicked the wrong video at first.

    • @user-qv1em2yn9v
      @user-qv1em2yn9v 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Andrew Curley
      This Ukrainian folk song

    • @andrewcurley5006
      @andrewcurley5006 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Рома Алєксєєв
      That's correct. The chant that the song was based on was also originally used in pagan celebrations to ring in the beginning of spring, before Christianity claimed it as their own.

    • @carolinerice8637
      @carolinerice8637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly!!

  • @Xp_Iggy
    @Xp_Iggy ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can we all just appreciate how freaking shiny those cellos were?

    • @gitrpicker
      @gitrpicker ปีที่แล้ว

      It's obviously a piece of junk...probably Chinese. The urethane finish is a giveaway. You'd never take a fine instrument out into that cold.

    • @Xp_Iggy
      @Xp_Iggy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gitrpicker Your need to flex your knowledge of string instruments over strangers on the internet is telling at best. Fun piece of information though, I have learned something new

    • @ginnyjollykidd
      @ginnyjollykidd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, they're not pieces of junk. The sound is very mellow. Stephen has at least five cellos, and he has taken them everywhere. And what's wrong with keeping a good cello clean, shiny, and varnished?
      Besides that, a good musician can get a good sound out of any instrument, good or bad.
      The timbre would be a much brighter sound if it were a cheap instrument.

    • @ginnyjollykidd
      @ginnyjollykidd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That probably was right around freezing. That's 32°F. That's not too cold. And, yes, good performers do take their instruments out into amphitheaters when it is cold. Every marching band member in football halftimes. You don't think clarinets aren't made of wood? You don't think they're subject to cold temperatures? Many of those are the bands members' own professional instruments.
      Musical instruments get used in the elements.
      Watch some of the other videos like "Peponi" and "Let It Go" with Vivaldi cameo. In arctic ice and atop a mountain. Both different kinds of extremes. Jon's piano, too.

  • @Alex.Kalashnik
    @Alex.Kalashnik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    I am amazed how deeply loved this Ukrainian Christmas carol has become around the world!

    • @trusstingod
      @trusstingod ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's the most rocking Carol ever

    • @benjie128
      @benjie128 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      🇺🇦

    • @sadem1045
      @sadem1045 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

    • @machtschnell7452
      @machtschnell7452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really a carol in Ukraine, though.

    • @mcatalan7748
      @mcatalan7748 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s my favorite! I listen to Carol of the Bells everyday!

  • @user-lv3kg1ge1z
    @user-lv3kg1ge1z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1623

    I'm proud that this Ukrainian Carol is so famous in whole the world)

    • @ethanchristian7764
      @ethanchristian7764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Its a great piece!!

    • @ethanchristian7764
      @ethanchristian7764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Its a great piece!!

    • @ceee7185
      @ceee7185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It's my favorite. :)

    • @gabmei87
      @gabmei87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      What its name in English?

    • @navigator741
      @navigator741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Gabriela Mei Carol of the bells! Or Shedryk

  • @FunnyFany
    @FunnyFany 7 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    "Christmas time!"
    "... it's Septemb--"
    "CHRISTMAS TIME"

    • @samodelkintv6750
      @samodelkintv6750 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Giulia Sthefany Salustiano this is schedryk

    • @GooseMasterful
      @GooseMasterful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I start in Aug

    • @ThecatofCheshire
      @ThecatofCheshire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ha! Beat you all! I hear christmas music all year round

    • @heyimkool1497
      @heyimkool1497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Babs likes cartoons I’m the same way.

    • @carlalee522
      @carlalee522 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      El que salva es que yo va

  • @ostachfamily9434
    @ostachfamily9434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Music is one of humans most prized possessions
    I LOVE music

    • @angelaperrella2304
      @angelaperrella2304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think I could have said that any better. And the great part about music is that it can be shared with it's free and you are free to pick and choose what you want to hear. 🎵🎶🎵🎵♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @lynnodonnell4764
    @lynnodonnell4764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I have no idea why cellos dazzle my heart- but they surely do

  • @GolocheSupercaboche
    @GolocheSupercaboche 8 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    ThePianoGuys! You should do a music video for the Zelda 30th anniversary!

    • @baileywall3733
      @baileywall3733 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I totally agree

    • @sophiethreeonefive2506
      @sophiethreeonefive2506 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Lieven GalacticTraveler That would be pretty much the most undiscribably amazingly awesome thing there ever was. Just YES.

    • @GolocheSupercaboche
      @GolocheSupercaboche 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Sophie ThreeOneFive whit the zelda wii u coming soon....

    • @andrecrivelli8556
      @andrecrivelli8556 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lieven GalacticTraveler zug

    • @kyleresende9327
      @kyleresende9327 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lieven GalacticTraveler YAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSS

  • @BaalFridge
    @BaalFridge 7 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    its almost halloween but im listning to christmas music. not because i dont like halloween, just because the pianoguys havent made a this is halloween cover yet

  • @ACMommy26
    @ACMommy26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    This is perfection!! My goal in 2021 is to learn the cello; I play the flute, the tenor sax, and various percussion but I have never tried a string of any kind! I am in love with the cello and listening to/watching this just gets me more motivated!! Merry Christmas to you all!! xxoo

    • @seejayjames
      @seejayjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Strings are very challenging, but you got this! :)

    • @misszeexx8387
      @misszeexx8387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      how did it go??

    • @m.sansovini6676
      @m.sansovini6676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why don't you study piano, too? It's the most complete instruments.

    • @scottishhellcat
      @scottishhellcat ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish you good luck. I briefly picked up the cello while in nursing school. 46 years later still regretting the nursing route. I'm much happier in the music realm. I played the clarinet family until Mt St Helens gave me a large dose of COPD. My arthritic hands still play the piano but not as well. I briefly took bagpipe lessons but COPD was also an issue. For some strange reason I can't grasp the string instrument family.

  • @user-kx1nx4zc2b
    @user-kx1nx4zc2b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Loved it ,Carol of Bells is one of my favorite Christmas carols, Merry Christmas to
    every one!

  • @garyroxene
    @garyroxene 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    cello. what a wonderful gift to the world

    • @spicybeantofu
      @spicybeantofu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think string instruments are a wonderful thing. it's why I picked up violin as a child, my sister played.

  • @rebeccahecht4345
    @rebeccahecht4345 8 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    Uses piano guys as background music while studying, has to keep telling myself not to watch Steve play the cello. He just look so happy...

    • @scottcrooks9223
      @scottcrooks9223 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      thats one of the things that make these guys so great, they enjoyband have fun with what they do...and damn they do it well

    • @sam3184
      @sam3184 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Susanne Hecht Buy the CDs Like I does

    • @caitlynn_5484
      @caitlynn_5484 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Classical music helps the mind and also helps you focus more because there are no words to it.

    • @StephanSandiares
      @StephanSandiares 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Caitlynn Collise There's actually a lot more going on in the brain when listening to classical music as well. its really giving your brain quite the workout.

    • @joshduntylerjoseph3732
      @joshduntylerjoseph3732 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same tho...😂

  • @waynegray5568
    @waynegray5568 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas everyone!

    • @movesky6696
      @movesky6696 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and merry chrismas happy new year

  • @TheGoodHeart1000
    @TheGoodHeart1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Music is one of the beautiful things God has given us, but The most beautiful thing He has given us is salvation through his Son, Yeshua, Jesus Christ. Blessings to you through our Creator, Yahweh, His Son, Yeshua and our Helper, The Holy Spirit.

  • @kingkingjustin
    @kingkingjustin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    now I want to learn cello

    • @thomascoveney9624
      @thomascoveney9624 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I know right?

    • @DCTSheindo
      @DCTSheindo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      New year resolution, perhaps? ;)

    • @samday113
      @samday113 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've played it for 6 years and let me tell you, you have to have a musical mind.

    • @adriengorrell5169
      @adriengorrell5169 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm determined to learn now thanks to all these ThePianoGuys videos.

    • @thewolfyousawhappymofo1033
      @thewolfyousawhappymofo1033 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The cello is a lot of fun! I've only played for so long, but my experience was a lot of fun. It's most definitely and instrument to get lost into the music

  • @donniegray553
    @donniegray553 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    its no wonder I land on these guys every time I want to hear good, quality soul-stirring music. They've got it all. TY so much for sharing the great talent

  • @yvonnecamacho9773
    @yvonnecamacho9773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just heavenly! Sun, rain, snow, fire…. Glorious any way!

  • @satantcor1546
    @satantcor1546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I watch and listen to this every year when it's nearing December.

  • @warrenvaughn9385
    @warrenvaughn9385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These guys have taught me to appreciate the cellos versatility a lot more.

  • @waynecatel7718
    @waynecatel7718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So beautiful..love the beat..and the Spirit of this Holy Season of Christmas.

  • @jennekern2473
    @jennekern2473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love his smile! He was enjoying the whole thing.

  • @helfemirbiite
    @helfemirbiite ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Гарне виконання української пісенкі, молодці!😍😍

  • @bert1029
    @bert1029 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This makes me feel so excited, I can't explain it...

    • @billypoe5217
      @billypoe5217 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its because cellos

  • @brittneyihrig1216
    @brittneyihrig1216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Carol Of The Bells is the one Christmas song I have loved since a very small child. This hands down is my favorite version and has been since I heard and watched this video 10 years ago. And I love all the beautiful Utah scenes they used. I was born and raised in Utah so it has a very special place in my Heart

    • @brittneyihrig1216
      @brittneyihrig1216 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Steven sharp Nelson I'm sorry but who are you and how did we "meet" on here?

  • @lindagarren9419
    @lindagarren9419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is one and favorite Christmas song!

  • @larsonbukowski7145
    @larsonbukowski7145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just finished playing this in a Christmas concert at my high school in a sextet. Thanks for the inspiration, guys!

  • @mermaidgurl
    @mermaidgurl ปีที่แล้ว +54

    We are dancing this at ballet. Couldn't ask for a better song to make the choreography 😍

    • @fenzco2139
      @fenzco2139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any chance of a You Tube video of this performance?

    • @spoon693
      @spoon693 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fenzco2139 I don't know theirs, but here's mine th-cam.com/video/ZBfjaDBnWEA/w-d-xo.html

    • @spoon693
      @spoon693 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EviLSiLenZ here's mine th-cam.com/video/ZBfjaDBnWEA/w-d-xo.html

    • @mermaidgurl
      @mermaidgurl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fenzco2139 We are a group of eight and only the two of us are adults. So i have to ask permission of six parents to post. I'll try my best.

  • @nathanskupowski4726
    @nathanskupowski4726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was the first video of the piano guys that I watched almost 5 years ago, and ever since then, I got addicted to their channel and I have wanted to play the cello since.

  • @user-kr9gy4wf2r
    @user-kr9gy4wf2r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching you guys since I was 13.

  • @smokie.87
    @smokie.87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything that I love Christmas lights and mountains of snow

  • @oldkingspook
    @oldkingspook 6 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    I imagine it was probably a struggle to keep the cello in tune. My home is higher up in the mountains and during the winter my violin strings are often like "nope, we're out. Bye." and I'm like "but I love you, Whhhhy?"
    Haha. Random thoughts. This is my favorite variation of Carol of the Bells. =)

    • @moilar7985
      @moilar7985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I do like Pentatonix' version, but this one is so good!

    • @okayamy
      @okayamy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This may be late but it goes out of tune because how cold it is outside

    • @prestons6876
      @prestons6876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@moilar7985 Listen to the trans Siberian orchestrael version. You won't be disappointed.

    • @henrydu7034
      @henrydu7034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      pretty sure, like all music videos, the sound recording is probably done in a studio. cell also maybe a cheap replacement

    • @kathrynnewhall5687
      @kathrynnewhall5687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you considered mechanical pegs? They're great in the winter.

  • @valeriiburianenko3709
    @valeriiburianenko3709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    This is Ukrainian Christmas song "Shchedryk". Author of music M. Leontowych

    • @maryxmas9921
      @maryxmas9921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it had nothing to do with Christmas.

    • @lindaireland2751
      @lindaireland2751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He just said its Ukrainian Christmas song so I'd of thought it would have something to do with xmas

    • @truthprevails4386
      @truthprevails4386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mixing carol of the bells and god rest ye merry gentlemen is what?

    • @martaschneider1325
      @martaschneider1325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      THANK YOU!!!

    • @valentinapereya
      @valentinapereya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lindaireland2751 In fact it was traditionally sung on New Year's Eve from one house to another as a wish or programming good luck for a coming year even in the time when people celebrated new year in spring, and that is why it says about a little swallow that flew back and so on. You may listen to this th-cam.com/video/GqeJ38DThVc/w-d-xo.html

  • @eileengavinlarsen4509
    @eileengavinlarsen4509 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The talent and passion blow me away. Seriously, wowwww !!

  • @barbarabalogh7779
    @barbarabalogh7779 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Wow, I grew up in a very musical family and I never knew that Carol of the Bells was from a Ukrainian Christmas Carol. This is great! Thank you!

  • @UmbraLyrel
    @UmbraLyrel 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Am I the only one who noticed his bow's strings flying about in some of the shots?
    I can literally not watch this video anymore without focusing on it going "wheee!" XD

    • @tomhuythanhnguyen
      @tomhuythanhnguyen 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i notice it too

    • @toshirohitsugaya3385
      @toshirohitsugaya3385 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same

    • @cameronbrisbine2309
      @cameronbrisbine2309 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      as a cello player myself, when a bow string comes undone, you can play without them. my guess is that it came off in practice and he did not realize it until after.

    • @MonochromeMannequin
      @MonochromeMannequin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      In some instances, as I see, the strings are repaired, so I think one of two things happened here. One, he realized that the strings were broken after the first or second shoot and had it repaired afterward before the next shoot. My second guess is that it may have been repaired earlier and it seemed to have broke in the time between shots of him playing and he did not have enough time to repair it, so he just went with it. (This is all just speculation)

    • @jordannelson1649
      @jordannelson1649 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that's his "stunt cello" and I'm guessing he uses an old bow to go with it. He uses that cello when he's in cold, humid, or otherwise non-cello friendly locations.

  • @TheSpectra2002
    @TheSpectra2002 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They mixed in God rest ye merry gentlemen

    • @ethanhouston5652
      @ethanhouston5652 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spectra actually God rest ye merry gentlemen is included in the actual song rather than an addition by the piano guys

    • @satt2932
      @satt2932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read this comment as that part of the song had just came on !!! Haha

  • @awebarfaoui
    @awebarfaoui 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My love steven shrp nilson ❤❤❤🎻

  • @iseefurtherO
    @iseefurtherO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Every single atom in existence is sound ..i mean vibration is the base of existence!
    ...thank u for the breathtaking music!

  • @FunnyPwnsInGames
    @FunnyPwnsInGames 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I would love to see these guys on Americas got talent they are that good maybe even better

    • @Aster_druid
      @Aster_druid 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Oh, no,no, they'd win 50 times over.

    • @FunnyPwnsInGames
      @FunnyPwnsInGames 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grace Chaple So True lol they could use the money I bet

    • @TheRussianCommrade
      @TheRussianCommrade 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it'd be different because they are actually well-known though

    • @TurtleSlut
      @TurtleSlut 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      nah they dont need to go on a talent show to be scrutinized by the shit judges who think they know talent

    • @jaredodeh2204
      @jaredodeh2204 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are way better than that, they have talent.

  • @mistertibbs1105
    @mistertibbs1105 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this song. My favorite Christmas song

  • @purplevelociraptors3255
    @purplevelociraptors3255 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My favorite piece. This is my go to Winter song.

  • @MHLegacy
    @MHLegacy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The cold weather must have been hard on those bow strings! There are a lot of shots with fraying bows, and just about all of them have Steven in earmuffs and/or you can see his breath in the cold air.
    Does he mind? Of course not! He's Steven Sharp Nelson, a passionate musician and (apparently) a very optimistic human being. Always smiling, or expressing his very visceral emotions, he is truly a joy to see and hear perform.

    • @robertrieley9758
      @robertrieley9758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you again for beautiful stunning music and performance.

    • @bthome123
      @bthome123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No doubt the music track was recorded in a studio rather than beside a stream, on an ice rink or along a mountain range. But the notes he played would certainly be hard on the bow strings.

    • @clarab.5905
      @clarab.5905 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steven Sharp nelson is an amazing person! He is my third cousin once removed but I have never met him.

  • @SergiyOkhrim
    @SergiyOkhrim 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great performance of the great Ukrainian Christmass song!
    thank you!

    • @kylejacobson1693
      @kylejacobson1693 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      This actually isn't Ukrainian

    • @SergiyOkhrim
      @SergiyOkhrim 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Kyle Jacobson What????????
      Read the history of this song, this is the Ukrainian Christmass song which has been presented in New York in 1921 by Ukrainian emigrant Leontovich. My forefathers have been singing it years.

    • @flmo322
      @flmo322 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Kyle Jacobson It actually is, it's based on the Ukranian folk song "Shcedryk". Get your facts straight before commenting.

    • @hayuhinaira
      @hayuhinaira 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SergiyOkhrim
      that's great, nice to know about it !! thanks

  • @sandracastle42
    @sandracastle42 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So fine to watch your playing transcend you into joy and humor. Thank you.

  • @WarpFactor999
    @WarpFactor999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I keep coming back to listen to this wonderful and breath taking rendition. Thank you guys for giving so much to so many. It is deeply appreciated.

  • @ajantagogoi3986
    @ajantagogoi3986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With tremendous love from India..

  • @Mylkzi
    @Mylkzi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Stop giving me goosebumps I’m cold

  • @OdeeOz
    @OdeeOz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my perennial favorite pieces of music. I keep coming back for the joy it fills me with.

  • @matthewternullo3064
    @matthewternullo3064 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is still one of, if not my absolute favorite videos from them!

  • @karenward267
    @karenward267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad to listen to the Piano Guys at Christmas. Merry Christmas to everyone.

  • @thatamericanbritishbloke5672
    @thatamericanbritishbloke5672 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I remember when I played cello and violin I use to hate pizzicato but the cellist in this video makes me miss it.

    • @lukepreuter2282
      @lukepreuter2282 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't playing pizzicato, but I like the way it sounds

    • @tinaluong8907
      @tinaluong8907 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harrison Mitchell oh my gosh! Same u hate playing pizz. On violin

    • @Musicpup613
      @Musicpup613 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ah same! This video honestly makes me wanna start playing violin and cello again though aha

    • @pinkydraws6170
      @pinkydraws6170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Musicpup613 I love playing pizz on cello it's much easier than viola or violin

    • @base330films9
      @base330films9 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hate pizz on a violin, it just feels wrong.

  • @olesiabandurak6458
    @olesiabandurak6458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +756

    song known as “Carol of the Bells” was originally a Ukrainian folk chant “Shchedryk” arranged by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych🥰🥰🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @karolinakorbelova7146
      @karolinakorbelova7146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Hi from Ukraine 😄 you're right

    • @michellegabriel2990
      @michellegabriel2990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Its one of my favorites!

    • @michellegabriel2990
      @michellegabriel2990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@karolinakorbelova7146 Priviet!

    • @kade_13
      @kade_13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’ve learned varying difficulties of this on the piano over the years and never knew this! That’s so cool!

    • @theblackknight4460
      @theblackknight4460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was wondering why it's always been my favorite. I grew up listening to this song.

  • @Atzy_live
    @Atzy_live 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the fact that one of our TV shows in Estonia is using this track is just wonderful
    *I am proud*

  • @lewisbieber9509
    @lewisbieber9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heard these guys 4 years ago. Been listening ever since. So talented.

  • @JuanBernardoIrigoyen
    @JuanBernardoIrigoyen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Esta belleza de Villancico de las Campanas (Carol of the bells) de origen Ucraniano, ejecutado por doce cellos, demuestra hasta donde se puede llegar con la música y la originalidad para cantarle a la Navidad con este hermoso instrumento , que tiene la frecuencia de vibración, muy parecida a la voz humana.

    • @JuanBernardoIrigoyen
      @JuanBernardoIrigoyen 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      dora Gomes Thanks and greetings.

    • @JuanBernardoIrigoyen
      @JuanBernardoIrigoyen 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emilla Łagiewska Thank you very much and greetings to you.

    • @roberto44401
      @roberto44401 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias Juan Fernando y Felices Fiestas !!!!

    • @JuanBernardoIrigoyen
      @JuanBernardoIrigoyen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      roberto lorenzo Gracias a tí y felices fiestas allí en la hermosa Benidorm.

    • @valentinapereya
      @valentinapereya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greetings from Ukraine! And how do you like this one? ;) th-cam.com/video/GqeJ38DThVc/w-d-xo.html

  • @patriciavaliante8384
    @patriciavaliante8384 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This group is Amazing!! I just bdiscovered them this year & I am Absolutey Impressed!! There playing made my Christmas!! There rockelbels canon is hysterical!!

    • @blucat4
      @blucat4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome. The Piano Guys made me think there was still hope for the world. The videos are all beautiful as well, sacred sound, sacred video.

  • @betsyhall5094
    @betsyhall5094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the Piano Guys----so talented---their music is amazing---music breaks all barriers and creeds---so uniting!!!

  • @ajconlin8525
    @ajconlin8525 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I did my first ever dance performance to this song. It was a tap dance to the God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman part as part of a Christmas Carol if I recall correctly. I was just 5 or 6. I now ballroom dance in high school and have won multiple state championships with my team. I attribute a large amount of my success to this song, because it was a fun song to dance to, and opened up the possibilites to me.

  • @rachelperry1207
    @rachelperry1207 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this so much! Brings out the excited child in me

  • @coldashell7057
    @coldashell7057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    *casually destroys all the bow hair*

    • @galahi
      @galahi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Your pfp is more than perfect for this comment

    • @druidprincess9942
      @druidprincess9942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Didn't seem to be a problem for him!

    • @alexaanthony4189
      @alexaanthony4189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      BEST. REMARK. E.V.E.R. !!!

    • @jo3y.__
      @jo3y.__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This happen to me oll the timr whit my violin

    • @karenmartin9743
      @karenmartin9743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He is "shredding
      .

  • @EvangelistAnitaMartirRivera
    @EvangelistAnitaMartirRivera 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful...simply beautiful. Encore, encore.

  • @celsacamporedondo9573
    @celsacamporedondo9573 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was impressed how to operate this kind of music instrument, he's very skillful

  • @jasonfowler7709
    @jasonfowler7709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    1:44 Don't think I don't see the "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" snuck in there!

    • @Artbug
      @Artbug 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You could SEE it??? ...I could only hear it😢

    • @mysticalmoonlight7591
      @mysticalmoonlight7591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Artbug I mean some people can actually see sounds or something along those lines... search it up

    • @twagetomato
      @twagetomato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The condition known as synesthesia causes affected people to associate certain tones of sound with colors (An Eb might be a bright blue, for example). I believe there is a similar condition the causes color association with smells.

    • @EmotionalSupportBees
      @EmotionalSupportBees 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think I have actual synesthesia, but for some reason I mentally associate music with colors and sensations. To me, this recording sounds like white, light blue, light gray, and pine green. It's cold and clear, and smells like pine, but parts of it feel like a hot drink (apple cider?) warming me up from the inside. I think there might also be flashes of rust red and golden yellow.

  • @ascendantrobin3230
    @ascendantrobin3230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    its pouring rain driving home this year🌧 yet still this tune is beautiful and always raises my spirits! wow!!!💜✝️🎄 Merry Christmas!!!😊🎁🎅

  • @masterluxu1
    @masterluxu1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watched this every year it’s been out so far. And don’t plan to ever stop. This is an amazingness in video form. Thanx you

  • @Pseudo_Boethius
    @Pseudo_Boethius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Can't wait for their next arrangement: "The Twelve Days of Christmas for Thirteen Cellos".

  • @gracem13
    @gracem13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Hark! how the bells
    Sweet silver bells
    All seem to say,
    "Throw cares away."
    Christmas is here
    Bringing good cheer
    To young and old
    Meek and the bold
    Ding, dong, ding, dong
    That is their song
    With joyful ring
    All caroling
    One seems to hear
    Words of good cheer
    From ev'rywhere
    Filling the air
    Oh how they pound,
    Raising the sound,
    O'er hill and dale,
    Telling their tale,
    Gaily they ring
    While people sing
    Songs of good cheer
    Christmas is here
    Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
    Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
    On, on they send
    On without end
    Their joyful tone
    To ev'ry home
    God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
    God rest ye merry, gentlemen
    Let nothing you dismay
    Remember, Christ, our Saviour
    Was born on Christmas day
    To save us all from Satan's power
    When we were gone astray
    O tidings of comfort and joy,
    Comfort and joy
    O tidings of comfort and joy

  • @aakashparikh4279
    @aakashparikh4279 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been listening tov this since before you renamed to "the panio guys" I wokred at sony music and use to see your golden records on the wall all the time,. Made me so happy!!

  • @SunshineBright77
    @SunshineBright77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God I can’t believe how beautiful this is..and powerful, there is so much beauty in this!

  • @anneelizabethrobinson8450
    @anneelizabethrobinson8450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the passion and joy you put into this piece. You made it not only fresh but fiercely joyous. One of my fsvorite secular carols, elevated.

  • @kenziemichaelis2716
    @kenziemichaelis2716 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the piano guys! I can watch and lesson to them all the time!

  • @kenlogan1723
    @kenlogan1723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my most fav Christmas song, so I listen to a lot of people who play it, I stared to cry, I'm a guy, "guys don't cry listening to music" I was moved, I subscribe and hit the bell, I am not watching the video I am listening, well F'n done, I don't have tears in my eyes over BS, well done.

    • @valentinapereya
      @valentinapereya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try this one too th-cam.com/video/GqeJ38DThVc/w-d-xo.html

  • @valem3367
    @valem3367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I felt in love with these guys listening to this song several years ago ❤

  • @carondance
    @carondance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy watching how into your artistry you are. It is so obvious that you are sooo enjoying yourself!! Your passion for your talent is beautiful!

  • @kidtroll9
    @kidtroll9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Breathtakingly lovely. I really like this unusual arrangement.

  • @BlueDually4x4
    @BlueDually4x4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best versions of this song.

  • @nancyasbjorn822
    @nancyasbjorn822 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing talent...can tell where the heart is...never forget who gave you the gift...with fondest admiration...

  • @deniseroe5891
    @deniseroe5891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, love this song. I have had the privilege to play this on bells many years ago. This song makes your heart feel light.

  • @FarmersAreDummies
    @FarmersAreDummies ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cool as it gets, literally.

  • @gotrandy
    @gotrandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Even though Christmas looks bleak right now, these guys make me remember the better times and the beautiful music and the great love I have for Christmas.

    • @melquesedekcastro7480
      @melquesedekcastro7480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christmas is more than simple appearance, it is a state of mind, a spiritual place, just immerse yourself into it and be yourself light to others. Have a merry Christmas.

    • @lindaireland2751
      @lindaireland2751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah true I'm not in the mood haven't done one thing even not any decs yet

  • @donnawolfe9169
    @donnawolfe9169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And music if sung to the Lord is the highest form of praise..:)

  • @lisadavis9535
    @lisadavis9535 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing, modern music allows you to be in 12 places at once (and play 12 parts!) Love this!! Thank you again for all your music!

  • @fordprefectthegoldendoodle5435
    @fordprefectthegoldendoodle5435 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is mine and Mom's favorite Christmas carol!

    • @k1ttyzero415
      @k1ttyzero415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was 7 when you made this comment now I'm 11

  • @jacobnyhart6862
    @jacobnyhart6862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    And what you all don't realize is that Steven Sharp Nelson is so good -- he did this in one exhausting take. :)

  • @Sissaimee
    @Sissaimee ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard!

  • @AbbeySteed
    @AbbeySteed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still come back to this song all the time! Love it Piano Guys!