The Untold Story of “Carol of the Bells” • Ukrainer in English
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- From a folk song to the global Christmas hit, the Ukrainian carol “Shchedryk” soared to fame like a swallow. The melody of “Carol of the Bells”, which became an essential part of the Christmas season in the USA and worldwide, was first introduced to the North American audience 100 years ago. On the 5th of October 1922, the Ukrainian Republican Choir led by Oleksandr Koshyts performed the song at one of the main venues in North America - Carnegie Hall.
While almost everyone in the world can recognize the festive jingle of “Carol of the Bells”, very few know the background story of its musical foundation. Together with the Ukrainian Institute, Ukraїner presents the untold story of “Shchedryk”, its cultural mission, and its unique contribution to Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts in the 1920s.
100 years later, in the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Notes from Ukraine concert will take place to mark the anniversary of “Shchedryk”.
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Co-screenwriter, author of Shchedryk's history research: Tina Peresunko
Scriptwriter: Liza Nyevyezhyna
Project manager: Liudmyla Kucher
Author of the Ukraїner project: Bogdan Logvynenko
Translator: Dmytro Vaskovskyi
Translation editor: Julia Tymoshenko
Broadcaster: Istan Rozumny
Art director: Yasya Bohdanova
Designer-illustrator: Anatolii Todorov
Motion Designer: Vova Morrow
Sound director: Serhii Duzhykh
The team of the Ukrainian institute: Tetyana Filevska, Tetiana Sadova, Kseniia Kalyna, Oleksandra Gaidai
Special thanks: Mykola Nosok
Partner for working with archives: NGO "Leontovych Institute"
Narbutorum font: George Narbut (1918), Dmytro Rastvortsev (2014)
GT America font: Grilli Type
Materials from RUclips open sources were used in this video:
Libera - Carol of the Bells New
Carol of the Bells - The Tabernacle Choir
Eurovision song contest Turin 2022 (Kalush orchestra)
Fragments from movies and animated series:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone, Home Alone, Die Hard, The Simpsons, Family Guy
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Every time you hear Carol Of The Bells - pls, recall that the autor of this song was murdered by the Russian marauder in his own house because that "Russian liberator" desired the boots worn by the author's father.
Nowadays "Russian liberators" also murder Ukrainians poets and composers at their own houses. Also for the boots.
I'm just not a fan of Christmas
@@olehinfo Now that's f* ING Sad
I can see how your propaganda is working ! Change the map to accurate.
Thank you for this deep dive into the history of a beautiful song, giving it so much more meaning to me. This was very informative and educative indeed. Cheers from Denmark. 🔱💙💛 Slava Ukraini!
OMG! I love this music, but had NO idea how it originated or has become. Glory to Ukraine! Thank you.
Glory to the HEROES!
Glory to the Heroes!!!
The correct phrase is: GLORY TO GOD!!!
Thank you for this important video! Long live Ukraine 💙💛 Glory to the heroes
I was crying because of this. Thank you! Ukraine is my home, love my wonderful kraïna 💙💛
As a choir member, I have sang "The carol of thr bells". Knowing its history, makes me love this Christmas song more.
*Хай живе Україна!!* 🇺🇦❤️🇵🇭
This is a great video full of important facts, especially today. Thank you !!! I sing in a choir and we've long had the Carol Of The Bells in our repertoire, and - of course - we knew the author is Leontovych, but it's only now that we discovered the true history and text of the composition. Please everyone - support Ukraine however you can. Thank you. Slava Ukraini!
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Thank you, Tomas!❤️
Heroyam Slava!
Heroyam Slava! 💪🇺🇦
Thank you 🫶💗
пам‘ятаю як розповідала це своїм однокласникам в США в далекому 2016 і вони дивилися на мене шоковано, бо вперше чули, що це справді українська щедрівка. Як круто, що тепер є відео, яке просто можна кидати друзям іноземцям
А я в 97омум розповідав та співав навіть оригінал. Слава Україні!
@@andriizarudnyi Героям слава!
Як сказано в цьому відео, багато українців взнали про Щедрик з американського фільму.
Pamjataju jak rozpowidala ce swoim odnoklasnykam w SŠA w dalekomu 2016 i wony dywylysia na mene šokowano, bo wperše čuly, ščo ce sprawdi ukrainśka ščedriwka. Jak kruto, ščo teper je wideo, jake prosto možna kydaty druziam inozemciam
@@andriizarudnyi
Wir haben dieses Lied 2003 auch im Original gesungen, mit ukrainischen Text in Erfurt, das ist in Deutschland, Thüringen.
I really want this video to be seen by as many people as possible
༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ
Amazing story, beautiful music and stunning presentation. I love this melody. Long live Ukraine and the brave Ukrainian people 🤍❤️💙💛
Thank you from BuRGaria
after every video that talks about Ukraine, I feel strong pride and emotion. Ukraine is a strong country and I am grateful for the support that the whole world is giving us right now❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Thanks to the producer of this important video. Ukrainians, we stand wirh you 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦.
I remember the first time I heard it long ago, when the girls from our law faculty came to our cathedra and sang live. It was so beautiful and mesmerizing that I felt I had to do a little research on it. That's when I found out that this song actually became known to the rest of the world as "Carrol of the Bells". But nothing compares to hearing it firsthand in the original language.
An excellent explainer for English speakers, and very captivatingly filmed and narrated. Will share. Thanks for posting : )
Дякую за англомовну версію. Дуже потрібна тема.
Missing piece: "The song is based on a traditional folk chant whose language was thought to have magical properties. The original traditional Ukrainian text used a device known as hemiola in the rhythm (alternating the accents within each measure from 3/4 to 6/8 and back again). The chant based on an ostinato four-note pattern within the range of a minor third is thought to be of prehistoric origins and was associated with the coming New Year which in Ukraine before the introduction of Christianity was originally celebrated in April." - Wikipedia
I've never met a Ukrainian who wouldn't know that this carol is a Ukrainian song. I mean, this is "Щедрик", everyone knows it's "Щедрик".
I remember being very excited when I heard it in "Home Alone" and was really surprised when found out that the rest of the world thinks of it as an American carol.
Anyway, great video 👍!
This music deserves to be admired 🤗
Тому що за часи ссср ця пісня була заблокована....
I didn't know this was Ukrainian until recently due to war reporting. How would I? How would anyone? That said, I wouldn't automatically assume it's American even though I only hear it sung in English. I don't believe "the rest of the world" does either. If I were to make any assumptions at all about carols, I would assume European given their long history. if I really cared about origins then I would look it up.
@@robby3467
I hadn't realised myself,
As I was looking up one of the 2 memorable Home Alone songs, as itsvthat time of the year again🎅, & just happen to look up the comments on Carol of the Beĺls,
The other song was "Somewhere in my Memory"
Sounds like it is just as famous as "Aul Lang Syne"
Maybe the Americans did think of it as an American carol, I didn't living in Scandinavia... But anyway: most of the things the Americans think of as an "American thing" has its origin totally elsewhere :)
@@laredo7543 Probably brought in by Immigrants,
Halloween & St Patrick's Day by the Irish,
Are two I can think of & US supersized it 😊
Also I saw on the news that a Ukraine reporter had posted a clip of kids in a bunker singing "Carol of the Bells" to keep their spirits up & hopefully people will think of them this Christmas 🎅
Being a Ukrainian, even I was surprised on the things this video helped to discover. Thank you for making such content ❤
Я аж заплакав від того як пишаюсь українцями, дуже дякую за цей чудовий матеріал!
Wonderful short documentary to share about the influence of Ukrainian culture, thanks!
Thank you!
I knew about Leontovich, but never heard about Petlura in this story! Nice, thank you!)
God bless Ukraine 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦
Дякую за це відео! Світ має знати правду 💙💛 Stand with Ukraine!
Excellent excellent job relating the story of how the music was written and how the russians tryed to destroy Ukraine as they are trying now Slava Ukraina
Thank you for this video. This song was my Mom's favorite above all others at Yuletide and learning that it is a beautiful gift from Ukrainian culture makes it so much more special. As our humble home is bedecked with lights and sentimental baubles, we are reminded of how fortunate we are.
What a moving video. I recently heard this song, sung by a Choir of Ukrainian "guests" in our market town in UK. I like the way this video tells of the Ukrainian recent history through the "Schedryk" Christmas song..
Дякую вам за величезну роботу ви втілили цим відео ! Не вистачає слів для захвату - який відео ряд , який переклад , як лаконічно , але суперінформативно ! Я усадила свого канадійця чоловіка подивитись від початку до кінця , і взяла слово з нього розказувати іншим про це . Так по краплі , щодня , з року в рік ми маємо вчити світ , що ми велика культура і НЕЗВЛЕЖНА вільна країна ! Дякую вам !
Слава Україні ! Героям Слава !
Я давно знала, що Щедрик і Carol of the bells - одна пісня, але лише нещодавно визнала про глибину місії цієї пісні, її історію.
Дякую за це відео!
Чудово, що розповідаєте про нашу спадщину 💪🇺🇦
Слава Україні
@@toddmaggio2032 Героям слава!
Thanks a lot for your efforts in promoting Ukrainian history.
Thank you for this comment!
I’m very proud of the people who made the content to share Ukrainian history! You’re my heroes!
Thank you!
Interesting, I never heard of any Ukrainian who wouldn’t know it’s Shchedryk, Ukrainian song. Was singing it my whole life, since 7-8y.o., when I joined child chorus at my music school. But maybe times during Soviets were really different.
Thank you for such important content! Please, create more, let’s spread more of unique and amazing facts about our culture to the world!❤
I've always loved this song because it feels ancient.
who would have thought, such a deep background behind three notes
дякую за вашу роботу! Якість подачі цієї неймовірної історії вражає. Будь-ласка продовжуйте вашу благородну справу - нести слово про українську культуру людям.
Best content ever! Slava Ukraini from the United States!
I'm sorry I didn't know more abt these people sooner in my life. It's a privilege to share the earth
I found out about the basic details a few days ago but this video does a great job explaining it. Going to show my family when I get home from work.
WOW! Long live Ukraine !!!🇺🇦
Thank you Ukrainer!
this is DEFFINETLY untold. You promised, you delivered. Excellent video
Для поширення контенту позитивних, теплих, вдячних слів❤
Дуже чекав на цей експлейнер
Я теж❤️
Thank you for telling Shchedryk’s story to the world!
George Gershwin attended all 3 concerts at Carnegie Hall and from a Ukrainian lullaby came out the most famous jazz number Summer time. So basically two melodies came out of that concert The Carol of the Bells and Summer time.
+++Tак, джазовий стандарт Summer time Гершвін створив на основі української колискової пісні "Ой, ходить сон".
Thank you for the truth!
Slava Ukraini ! 💙💛
Дякую вашу працю в англійській версії!
Amazing story both for adults and kids
What a powerful story! Thank you for sharing and hope we all learned a lot of lessons from the past to create a better present & future
Неймовірно інформативне і захоплююче відео! Подяка і доземний уклін всім творцям за потужний внесок в поширення української культури в світі!
Дякую за вашу працю! Це надзвичайно важливо, що можна просто скинути відео знайомим іноземцям!
Дякую! Правда переможе завдяки таким, як ви 💙💛
Дякую за чудове відео! Сподіваюся, що нам вдасться відновити власну історичну пам'ять🇺🇦
Well finally someone is making a video of the original
Те, що торкае сердце не мае бути забутим та покинутим!
The story is even more powerful and prophetic when you learn that Soviet agents assassinated the composer in 1921 just prior to the Holodomor. moscovia has been at war with Ukraine for a long time.
Слава Україні
Аbsolutely amazing, thank you!
Thanks you for true history of Ukraine. All work have to see this video about Ukrainian Carol of the bells
Дякую Тіно Пересунько за поширення та за дослідження.
Awesome video. Thanks for such excellent work
Добру справу робите...дякую. Максимальний репост.
That is very interesting, thank you!
Дякую за версією на англійській мові.
Дуже важливо доносити правду іноземцям.❤
*англійською
Дуже круто, що це відео доступне ще і англійською. Пересилаю всім знайомим ззакордону
Thank you so much for this video, the world should now more about Ukraine. ZHEDRYK is amazing song 💙💛
Велика дяка за відео.
What an inspiring video! Thank you for sharing that
Absolutely amazing! Thanks to the authours you their your work and efforts, will share this video everywhere possible!
Thank you for your amazing work! Merry Christmas ❤
And a happy New Year!
Чудове відео! Як завжди ваша робота на висоті
If the name Peter Wilhousky sounds familiar, it's because he composed one of the best-known arrangements of "The Battle Hymn of The Republic".
Julia Ward Howe
That is right and true. Thank you so much!
For past hundreds years, today we have best chance to live in free Ukraine, hope we won't blow it away!
Great job! Thank you so much!
The best video about Shchedyk I've ever seen. Thank you!
Люблю цю пісню.
Моя дитина співала її цьогоріч на онлайн уроці з українознавства💙💛
дуже дякую за вашу працю! неймовірне відео, буду з нетерпінням чекати української 🇺🇦💪
These days Dakhabrakha, one of my favorite bands is traveling around the world as ambassadors to Ukraine 🇺🇦💖🙏🏻🤘
Long live Ukraine! ❤
Дякую за гарну подачу ! ! !
одразу згадалось Summertime відомий джазовий стандарт, в оснонві якого українська народна пісня "Ой ходить місяць"
В основі цього джазового стандарту лежить українська колискова "Ой, ходить сон коло вікон":
Ой, ходить сон коло вікон,
А дрімота коло плота...
Питається сон дрімоти:
Де ми будем ночувати?
Де хатонька біленькая,
Дитинонька маленькая -
Там ми будем ночувати
І дитину колихати.
Ой, на кота, на муркота,
На дитинку сон-дрімота...
Котик буде муркотати,
А дитина буде спати.
@@ТетянаК-у2мвау, ви мене приємно здивували, дякую за інформацію.
Дякую за вашу працю 💛💙🙏💛💙🙏💛💙
This is truly impressive work. Thank you! Now I can share this video with my american friends, probably they don't realize that they know about Ukraine much more and not only from their news.
Wow 😮 I don’t know … cool it was is a Ukrainian song. Thanks for presentation😊
Вау, дуже гарне відео)
У вас занадто мало лайків, як для такої прекрасної роботи! Якби я могла поставити декілька
So good! Thank you
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Omg 😮😮😮 everyone have to see this video !!!!
Thank you so much!!! the quality of the video is amazing:)
Супер! Тримайте інфострій!
Absolutely splendid video! Thanks a lot for this!
Корисне і важливе відео. Дякую.
Very interesting, and sadly tragic.
"Sing, little bird!
The spring you are
Waiting for will come."
- Henrique Coelho Neto.
May the God of the soon-coming Millennial Age, bring Ukraine unending peace, and flowering of its cultural gifts, when all Ukrainians will sing with joy, protected in the Light of the Son of God! No longer will they tremble in fear or mourn in sorrow, under the shadow of cold-Winter, cast by dark imperial Ruzzia!
Its the Bolsheviks not Russia.
You are ignorsnt
@@pearlfeather9326 ~ Were the Bolsheviks Martians?
@@PC-Phobic-Jean-Rene
What are you getting at?
You answer that!
Nice! Thank you!
Дякую за чудову роботу!
Thank you so much)
Ty so much. This is so important.
This made me cry
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Дякую за відео!! дуже інформативно