I'm at a loss of words here, David. This is by far the most beautiful rendition of Carol of The Bells I've ever heard! Seriously, this is the greatest piano piece in history. You are now my favourite pianist! SUBSCRIBED!
David, you are a true inspiration to me, I am now 68 years old, I had the same style as you, almost to the note and finger action. about 5 years ago I took two mini strokes, it has taken me years to slowly crawl up the scales. I am no where near who I used to be, I am like a child learning again, unfortunately I cant read music anymore, and I cant fit a piano into our home, so purchased two old yamahas. I was made from the age of 3 to play the piano, and when I got a note wrong, mrs Hume would hit the back of my hands with a stick, yes, at the age of three. you make my days David, just playing back your music, I feel my heart pump when you build up speed on the keyboard. Thankyou David for what you contribute to the world of music.
I have loved this version for many years thanks to hearing it first on Pandora. Watching you play this is incredibly amazing!! (Reminds me of Data’s hands on Star Trek TNG when he’s performing fast computer operations.)
This reminds me of the Aussie movie "Crocodile Dundee" where the hero is held up by a thug with a knife, and casually pulls out an even bigger knife, saying "call that a knife?" and the thug blanches and runs away. There are many attempts at playing this on RUclips in different arrangements, and it is as if David has seen them all, not been impressed, and decided to show them how a piano should be played. Totally professional, immaculate timing, incredible speed, musicality still there, filming and audio recording 100% professional, and the nice little casual touch of relaxed clothing and bare feet, confident in his own performance. David is at the top of his game as a classical "crossover" performer, and it shows. As Cajun B34ts says below; "Final Boss Level"! Yep, couldn't agree more.
This is so beautiful! I stoped playing piano 10 years ago. But now I want to start playing again because of this piece. Found a public piano in a local library and I am dedicated to practice every day. Hope I can master it one day.
This melody is so perfectly fit my internal rythm; I had listen it over sixty times recently. It is still inspiring me, balancing my emotions. I believe, music is one of most effective tools to interact with a soul.
Omg I can't stop watching this David you are the best pianist ever I am a 10 year old kid and am trying to play this but I can't because you are just to good
Love this so, so much! Happy it’s officially Christmas music season so listening to this on repeat is justified now 😊 You are amazingly talented, Mr. Hicken!
Not sure which version of yours I like better if either. Great to hear an upbeat version also. Both are masterpieces of virtosity and originality that is unsurpassed!
This is an excellent performance David! I enjoyed the up-tempo version of this Christmas classic. I wish you a Blessed and Joyous Christmas! Your newest subscriber.....Will
I found your videos about one year ago. (very hard to find right words to describe my feelings by english) I have enjoyed every single one which I have discovered. Thank you very much that you have given all this to us. Greetings from Finland by mostly metal music fan
My drum teacher just handed me two sheets of sheet music for this piece just so I could find out how to play my favorite piece of Christmas music this is great
How are you able to play this piece so quickly, and show no signs of tiring out any time soon? Beautiful composition, you play it very well! Kudos to you!
hai...mr.david u r very unique n fastly n so the greates in playing a piano i am very like it so favorite succes m God bless u always...... okay.....thx n Gb 2
Thanks again for this video it's perfect, great playing as usual with the right energy you're an example for all pianists all over the world and you can be proud of that ! Merry Xmas mister David Hicken
I love this song and your interpretation is absolutely wonderful. May the spirit of Christmas bring joy to your hear and a lot of blessings. I will share in my Google + page. Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year ! From Argentine Sofía
I did this yesterday for a Christmas concert at school. Bit late now but I would love to know how much pedal was used and where. To me it sounded a bit mushed in places where I couldn't change the pedal fast enough. Everyone else seemed to love it though😊😊
Bullrider sorry but no recording was allowed at the concert (it was very fancy.) The teacher may have a sound recording but no video😭 so so sorry I wish I could see it too
I am playing this piece right now with my piano teacher and can't even get past the first page! Can you please teach me how to do it and please give me lessons? I have been listening to your version for years, but never had the courage to play it until a few weeks ago. Please teach me. Thanks!
a very amazing and wonderful Piano solo! I Play Piano and want to have this solo🙏 where can i find it in the Internet or something else and Play it? please answer me because this is my favourite!
I noticed that this tempo is much faster than the one you used in the previous more cinematic version of this song. Is there any particular reason for this? Excellent song regardless of the tempo, I played it last year and may have to relearn it for this holiday season!
I'm at a loss of words here, David. This is by far the most beautiful rendition of Carol of The Bells I've ever heard! Seriously, this is the greatest piano piece in history. You are now my favourite pianist! SUBSCRIBED!
Bravo et merci
Every time I'm looking for severely talented people I always end up on David hicken's channel.
This is unbelievable, insanely amazing 🎹👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Extraordinary speed playing.
David, you are a true inspiration to me, I am now 68 years old, I had the same style as you, almost to the note and finger action. about 5 years ago I took two mini strokes, it has taken me years to slowly crawl up the scales. I am no where near who I used to be, I am like a child learning again, unfortunately I cant read music anymore, and I cant fit a piano into our home, so purchased two old yamahas. I was made from the age of 3 to play the piano, and when I got a note wrong, mrs Hume would hit the back of my hands with a stick, yes, at the age of three. you make my days David, just playing back your music, I feel my heart pump when you build up speed on the keyboard. Thankyou David for what you contribute to the world of music.
incredible job David you are just the best my brother says that you are far to good
Absolutely fantastic! Never get tired of listening to this piece.
I have loved this version for many years thanks to hearing it first on Pandora. Watching you play this is incredibly amazing!! (Reminds me of Data’s hands on Star Trek TNG when he’s performing fast computer operations.)
I'm in love with this man😍
The piece that made me start playing piano.
JOIN THE CLUB! :D
This reminds me of the Aussie movie "Crocodile Dundee" where the hero is held up by a thug with a knife, and casually pulls out an even bigger knife, saying "call that a knife?" and the thug blanches and runs away. There are many attempts at playing this on RUclips in different arrangements, and it is as if David has seen them all, not been impressed, and decided to show them how a piano should be played. Totally professional, immaculate timing, incredible speed, musicality still there, filming and audio recording 100% professional, and the nice little casual touch of relaxed clothing and bare feet, confident in his own performance. David is at the top of his game as a classical "crossover" performer, and it shows. As Cajun B34ts says below; "Final Boss Level"! Yep, couldn't agree more.
bravo!!!!
So good and cool amazing
Spectacular. I just love the speed of the melody. So full of energy and enthusiasm. Bravo David!
Speechless, your hand like waterflow playing that notes
This is so beautiful! I stoped playing piano 10 years ago. But now I want to start playing again because of this piece. Found a public piano in a local library and I am dedicated to practice every day. Hope I can master it one day.
This melody is so perfectly fit my internal rythm; I had listen it over sixty times recently. It is still inspiring me, balancing my emotions. I believe, music is one of most effective tools to interact with a soul.
AA play, awesome
Overwhelming. I wonder how great it must be to be David Hicken! Could listen to this on repeat all day.
Merry Christmas!
When this solo was posted the first time a few years ago I loved it... it is really the only reason i wanted to learn piano
Omg I can't stop watching this David you are the best pianist ever I am a 10 year old kid and am trying to play this but I can't because you are just to good
hey I think I know you
Love this so, so much! Happy it’s officially Christmas music season so listening to this on repeat is justified now 😊 You are amazingly talented, Mr. Hicken!
So glad I bought the music sheet for this. It just adds another layer of beauty to this piece.
I gotta learn this
Fantastic.....amazing!!!!
SWEET/ DAVID. THANK YOU GRAND PIANO PROFORMANCE. I LOVED LISTENING YOUR FINGURES JUST GLIDE. RESPECT MISS LUCY.
I bought your hard copy cd and sheet music for this! It is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents! Wonderful!
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. Thank you very very very much.
Najpiękniejsza!🎹🎵🎶👏👏👏👏👏💕 Dziękuję David ! 😚 Wszystkiego najlepszego! ☺😀😍 👍
Awesome piece, fantastic performance! Thank you for a new video!
Such a beautiful song. The blend is marvellous.
wow thank you my dear professor , you know I love thus piece .
thank you 💋👌🙏🌹💋
WOW that's fast !! Absolutly amazing !
I am working on perfecting this song! thank you so much for creating this song. 💖
David Hicken, i admire you so much, i'm from of Colombia. ❤
Superrr
david hicken amazing pianist
bravo david hicken fantastic player
Amazing as ever, love the no shoes touch, hahaha :D
uf i love this song
David you have a beautiful talent
شما فوق العاده ایی استاد نازنینم بهترین هستی .
good show
Nice job David Hicken!
Bravo. Most excellent.
very very smart and excellent
Not sure which version of yours I like better if either. Great to hear an upbeat version also. Both are masterpieces of virtosity and originality that is unsurpassed!
This is an excellent performance David! I enjoyed the up-tempo version of this Christmas classic. I wish you a Blessed and Joyous Christmas! Your newest subscriber.....Will
I am very impressed. I wish I had even a small portion of his talent and skill
You're so amazing, I don't even have words to describe this! It's fascinating to watch you play ❤
you ar the best pianist. fantastic song
I found your videos about one year ago. (very hard to find right words to describe my feelings by english) I have enjoyed every single one which I have discovered. Thank you very much that you have given all this to us. Greetings from Finland by mostly metal music fan
amazing !!! one of my favorite christmas carol`s
Fantastic
Personal Favorite
He is awesome
Fantastic!!
Thanks for inspiring me to make a cover of this song! You played it beautifully.
Very nice solo. Reminded me of Jarrod Radnich's arrangement
My drum teacher just handed me two sheets of sheet music for this piece just so I could find out how to play my favorite piece of Christmas music this is great
Amazing!
How are you able to play this piece so quickly, and show no signs of tiring out any time soon? Beautiful composition, you play it very well! Kudos to you!
Very very nice maestro :)
Que preciosidad!
Its just crazy how fast your fingers are
Love it to the max! Been sharing the video too... 👍subscribed and pressed the bell for notification too!
very nice and awesome solo. pls tutorial on it
hai...mr.david
u r very unique n fastly n so the greates in playing a piano
i am very like it so favorite
succes m God bless u always......
okay.....thx n Gb 2
Wow, wow, wow! 😵Amazing!!! ❤❤❤
I am trying to learn this song and holy heck, this piece is so freaking fast.
Absolut amazing!!!
Thanks again for this video it's perfect, great playing as usual with the right energy you're an example for all pianists all over the world and you can be proud of that ! Merry Xmas mister David Hicken
fantastico!
Awesome dude ! Love it
so awesome. pls make tutorial on it
I love this song and your interpretation is absolutely wonderful. May the spirit of Christmas bring joy to your hear and a lot of blessings. I will share in my Google + page. Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year ! From Argentine Sofía
best song ever
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i liked the part with the girl, after her your play was even more incredible 👍
I like this version.
I am speechless
is very good
Você é muito bom! Parabéns! : )
beautifulllllllllll
my favorite
Best version I ever heard! :O
I did this yesterday for a Christmas concert at school. Bit late now but I would love to know how much pedal was used and where. To me it sounded a bit mushed in places where I couldn't change the pedal fast enough. Everyone else seemed to love it though😊😊
Awsome can you please post you playing this piece onto youtube i would appreciate it...
Bullrider sorry but no recording was allowed at the concert (it was very fancy.) The teacher may have a sound recording but no video😭 so so sorry I wish I could see it too
Ben Wainwright lol its cool thx anyways
Can you teach me how to play this all. I’ve only learn few parts
Still practicing on this piano sheet :D trying to master is like you played it XD
It’s hard to keep up just listening to him play I would imagine playing this is intensely hard
my favorit song
How on earth do you get that speed...lovely piano too
If you put the speed at 0.75 it sounds like it should and it's not so fast. Great job!
I am playing this piece right now with my piano teacher and can't even get past the first page! Can you please teach me how to do it and please give me lessons? I have been listening to your version for years, but never had the courage to play it until a few weeks ago. Please teach me. Thanks!
Where can i get the piano sheet for this mind blowing arrangement.
creazy oh like it
a very amazing and wonderful Piano solo! I Play Piano and want to have this solo🙏 where can i find it in the Internet or something else and Play it? please answer me because this is my favourite!
I like this version even better then the other one, no distractions. Guess I'll have to subscribe.....sigh......
I noticed that this tempo is much faster than the one you used in the previous more cinematic version of this song. Is there any particular reason for this? Excellent song regardless of the tempo, I played it last year and may have to relearn it for this holiday season!
When I always play it, I suffer of a pain in the right wrist when I arrive at 00.58 and I ve to stop it