Pentatonix - Carol of the Bells: 9 Clear & Legible Scores
"Carol of the Bells" originated from the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk" composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1914.
The English lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky in 1936 transformed it into a Christmas classic.
Pentatonix's viral a cappella arrangement (2012) brought it to 21st-century audiences.
"Carol of the Bells" is a modern adaptation of the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk", composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1914. Pentatonix's version showcases their signature layered vocal arrangements, transforming the traditional winter melody into a contemporary a cappella masterpiece that went viral during the 2010s.
"Carol of the Bells" is based on the Ukrainian folk song "Shchedryk", composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1916. Pentatonix's 2013 a cappella version revitalized it for modern audiences, blending traditional motifs with beatboxing and vocal layering.
Originally based on the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk", this composition gained global fame as a Christmas carol through multiple arrangements, including Pentatonix's contemporary a cappella interpretation that popularized it for new generations.
A contemporary a cappella arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian "Shchedryk", popularized internationally as a Christmas carol.
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