"Joy to the World" is a Christmas carol based on Psalm 98, with lyrics by English hymnwriter Isaac Watts (1719) and music adapted from George Frideric Handel's Messiah. Though often attributed to Handel, the modern melody was arranged by Lowell Mason in 1839. It celebrates the global impact of Christ's coming.
A modern a cappella arrangement of the classic 1719 Christmas hymn by Isaac Watts,
popularized by Pentatonix's signature vocal layering and percussive techniques.
A popular Christmas carol adapted from Isaac Watts' 1719 hymn, based on Psalm 98. This version features a lively arrangement for four violins.
"Joy to the World" is one of the most published Christmas hymns in North America, originally based on Psalm 98. Pentatonix's version showcases their signature layered vocal arrangements, blending traditional lyrics with modern a cappella techniques.
Though commonly associated with Christmas, "Joy to the World" was originally written as a hymn about Christ's second coming. The melody contains elements adapted from George Frideric Handel's Messiah, particularly the chorus "Lift Up Your Heads".
