Perhaps one of the best parts about Christmas is the music. It’s angelic and beautiful sounds are sure to uplift anyone’s day.

Many of the songs we play during Christmastime are songs that have been around for many, many years. They not only become nostalgic but they are often our favorite holiday tunes.

Throughout the years, tons of older songs are reimagined in new ways. Spanning every genre from rap, pop, and rock, no song is safe from the creativity that classical tunes seem to ignite.

“Carol of the Bells” is one of these songs.

Composed in 1914 by Mykola Leontovych and written by Peter J. Wilhousky, it’s become a household favorite over the years. It’s likely impossible to go an entire holiday season without hearing it’s popular “dings” and “dongs.”

YouTube a capella sensation, Peter Hollens recorded his own version of the song accompanied by a stunning visual alongside some of his “friends.”

His impressive friend roster includes BYU’s Vocal Point, BYU Men’s Chorus, and One Voice Children’s Choir.

Hollens is a classically trained vocalist whose voice and cinematic videos have helped him garner a massive audience across his Facebook and YouTube channels. He has over 2 million followers on YouTube alone!

With a following like that, we wouldn’t expect to see anything less than something magical from the talented singer.

The video opens with Hollens in what appears to be a warehouse. He sets the tempo of the track using his voice. It isn’t long before the recognizable “dings” come in. To bring the added layers of the song to life, three other versions of himself appear to accompany the added parts.

Shortly after, one of the Hollens’ walks off-screen and into an entirely new setting in what looks to be another part of the warehouse. As he walks towards the camera, a group of young men in crisp, blue tuxedo jackets accompanies him with a strong bassline.

The cinematography is stunning. The lights are marvelous as it meets the foggy haze in the air. It is quite the cinematic achievement.

Once he leaves that group, it cuts to Hollens sitting in an armchair surrounded by even more young men. Some in the blue tuxedos and several more in black tuxedos. Again, the men accompany Hollens in the song.

As the music intensifies and more men appear, the camera mirrors that intensity with quick and sharp in-and-out zooms. It is all in unison to the music so it’s more exciting and fun than it is distracting.

Perhaps the real treat comes when the children arrive. Dressed in all red, they appear from behind the line of men in dare we say, Children of the Corn-esque fashion? It isn’t scary by a stretch, just visually fascinating.

Their voices take the song to a different level entirely. Their addition to the track is what truly brings back that nostalgic sound from its original production. The one that made it the classic that it is today.

To finish, the singers break formation and stand amongst one another and sing to their heart’s content. The camera weaves through the performers with choreographed ease.

If you have ever watched any of the Harry Potter movies and recall that feeling when Harry flew around on his broomstick during an intense game of Quidditch, or any of the other heart-stopping aerial chases, this ending might incite those same feelings.

It’s magical. It’s fun. And it just might be on the list of many people’s new favorite holiday video to watch year-after-year.

Great work, Peter and friends!

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