Carol of the Bells - Amazing Piano Solo - David Hicken

Filmed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, “The Bell Carol“ (Carol of the Bells) is a virtuosic solo piano rendition of this well-known and popular carol. Purchase Sheet Music here: High Quality Audio File here: Carols of Christmas CD here: Printed Songbook here: PDF Songbook here: “Carol Of The Bells“ is based on an old Ukranian folk tune called “Shchedryk“ which was associated with the coming New Year, originally celebrated in April. Composer Mykola Leontovych used this tune in 1904 along with lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky to create the version that everyone knows today. It gained popularity during the 1920s and 1930s, and was introduced to an even wider audience when it was used in the movie “Home Alone“. This piece can be heard a different speeds, but I prefer a slightly faster version, and I wanted to convey a real sense of energy with a forward-driving motion. I also incorporated the tunes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas“ and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen“. Arranged, Performed & Produced by David Hicken Mixed & Mastered by David Hicken at Enchanting Music Studios Published by Enchanting Music (ASCAP) © 2013 Enchanting Music - all rights reserved. For licensing, email license@ I am a classical pianist, organist and composer, originally from England, now living in Los Angeles. My passion is writing, arranging and performing music that blends elements of classical, film and contemporary genres. I like to create music that moves people. During the composition process I write out every single note of each piece. I then sit down to practice and yes, ’learn’ each piece before actually recording it. I’m passionate about the compositions and performances in these videos, and I hope they will touch and inspire you in some way. Thanks to people like you, I make a living from selling my music. You will find all of my CDs and Songbooks on my website, as well as downloadable high quality MP3s, MIDI files and PDF sheet music. Thank-you for taking the time to learn more about me, as well as listen to my music. Subscribe to my channel so that you can be notified of my new videos, which are released every week on Tuesday. Feel free to leave comments or email me. I enjoy interacting with my listeners. Sign up for the Newsletter HERE: Follow on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Follow on Instagram: