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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.
"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".
down to practice and yes, 'learn' each piece before actually recording it.
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