Do you think you can teach how to play it this way because I'm goin to preform next year these two songs but in a different version but I really like this one so plzz if you can email me at 7gonzalez17@gmail.com thank you and beautiful playing!
Every time I watch this my mind goes deep in thought and only then I can understand the true beauty of music. I know that someday that will be me sitting in that chair and playing with similar magical fingers inspiring people around the world. FAITH:)
ps
I thick you should keep doing what you do because you are truly gifted...
This is such a great arrangement. Beautiful job. You are a great pianist! Love the transition between the songs. Very much love the chord scales up and down the keyboard! Very very well played.
I am 21 and a student at Texas A&M University and can honestly tell you of the thousands of youtube videos I have seen in my life this one is my favorite. Genius technique and progression. Your passion has created a ripple effect.
I wish I could play the piano like that. I took lessons when I was 12 years old. That lasted about4 lessons and the instructor told me my fingers were to big . I couldn't keep enough seperation from the strings. Bummer.
Sir, you're AMAZING. I'm a begginer when it comes to the piano... but I hope that someday I can come close to playing as good as you... You should make game music too.. =)
This is so very beautiful. I agree with you that we do need to hear more of the songs and reason that Christmas is the season. Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior....LORD OF ALL ....LORDS. KING OF KINGS ! In the End, HE Only Will RULE !
Thank You and many blessings of peace and protection!
This is very beautiful. We need to hear this now and remember that the Lord Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. We need Him more now than ever in America and all around the whole world.. I pray for peace, love, and ask for HIS protection with everything that is going on. Shalom, peace, blessings to all in Jesus' Name.
I just came across this video Mr. Forrester and I have two words that can describe what I just heard and felt... WOW! BRAVO!
I had to write to express my admiration. . . To made things even more dramatic for me your medley combined my two most favorite Christmas songs ever - What Child Is This and O Holy Night. I had never heard them together. Thank you so much for this magnificent performance. God bless you.
Thank you for this holy piece...I feel close to God when I hear you play it. It would not be Christmas without these 2 songs and some one like you...playing them so beautifully... !
Awesome! What I wouldn't do to have you support me when I sing! You make me want to sing....Sounds weird....yet the truth....Your fingers are doing the singing....wonderful...Is this a God given talent?
This is AMAZING! Wonder if I could get this ready for a Christmas concert on December 9th! Haha probably would take tons of work. Thanks for posting, this is so beautiful!
Love the arrangement! I'm kinda researching my favorite christmas songs in arrangements that aren't boring to me. I plan on purchasing sheet music this weekend. I look forward to attempt to play this as well as you! (on my MM8 hehe) Thank you for your video! :) Have a wonderful holiday!
There are just some videos where it seems impossible that one could unlike it, but i guess two people already have. Why? Maybe they missed the like button or something.
This is something wonderful. Could you send me the sheet music for this song? You're the only one I've heard this so beautifully played, and I very much wanted to play it. I play it about 12 years and this is absolutely amazing. I would be very grateful to you... really much... please....
he plays like jim brickman, the person who inspired me to play piano. my life would feel emty with out piano. i have a signed cd from jimbrickman. he has wonderful christmas songs. i have been playing for 6 years
he plays like jim brickman, the person who inspired me to play piano. my life would feel emty with out piano. i have a signed cd from jimbrickman. he has wonderful christmas songs.
I commented earlier, but I keep returning to this video because.... It really is a BRILLIANT arrangement !!!
I know these are both obviously "well-known" Christmas pieces, but how long did it take you to write this (the parts like the intro) and how did you know to use these 2 songs (is it just a matter of going from Amin to Amaj (and then back to Amin in the ending) ? Any chance you could author another Christmas medley (like this one)?
Great Job ! So when does the album come out? I would buy it. God has given you a great gift, I pray you use it for His Glory ! Blessing's to you as you have blessed me.
@javery92 yup I just bought the download, comes in a pdf file for 3.95 on his website. Look under the info tab for this song and it gives you a direct link.
I would KILL to play like this!!! It has been a dream of mine forever to play the piano!! You play so beautifully!!!!! I want to steal your talent!! haha
Beautiful tribute to Jesus! You have been tremendously blessed with God given talent (and practice) Thank you for using this talent in his work because I was much blessed when I listened. =)
An absolutely flawless performance! I have to pick up my jaw off the floor xD
I'm using truepianos VST but with an old synthesizer and I get some latency. Would you recommend using Ivory instead, or would you say I should buy a midi keyboard to avoid any latency?
Again amazing performance, I really enjoy watching you play
could you play for me a song "How long has it been since you talked with the Lord" because i wanna sing it tomorrow in church.Thank you and appreciated.You are a professional pianist! ++++
O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song... this was beautiful. i'm a fellow pianist and i also arrange music, but this... is just fantastic. thank you for sharing your talent. :)
Absolutely fantastic!!! You totally captured what each of those 2 christmas carols mean to me. You captured the gentleness and passion, the strength and swells. It is so beautiful! I love how you made the "fall on your knees" part loud. That's the way I love it, but most people don't do it like that.
hey! this is the best version of this piece i have ever heard in my life!! please take a look at my tutorial and the real version please. comment and rate! thank you
Awesome :) Did that take you long to put together?
I have just started posting piano vids, and my first one - 100 songs in a piano medley i had so much fun making!
Its 100 piano and keyboard songs from rock and pop in one video - with a music quiz as well to test your knowledge.
Im from Scotland and the UK and am quite new to this so would love you to check out the video and see what you think
If you like please subscribe and like and will do the same for you :)
Paul J
cpia2002 1 week ago
Fantastic...
busted074 1 month ago
very beautiful! I enjoyed every note of it!
lidia2171 1 month ago
i still think piano was designed in heaven so long before creating human rece
Hiimdavidbutnotjew 1 month ago
Do you think you can teach how to play it this way because I'm goin to preform next year these two songs but in a different version but I really like this one so plzz if you can email me at 7gonzalez17@gmail.com thank you and beautiful playing!
Mr7gonzalez 1 month ago
Awesome!
Mervyn Sutton, Surrey UK.
Mervyn12104 1 month ago
Beautiful! I used it to pray and meditate, and the sound definitely put me in the holdiday mood. Thank you for sharing for skillful playing.
MrsPGay 2 months ago
I always keep listening to this "masterpiece" which make me wish i could go home especially during x'mas season, i luv it! Good job!
gilroy57 2 months ago
this is good. Merry Xmas!
BigusKokus 2 months ago
Amazing. Thank you for posting.
REECEDA 2 months ago
So incredibly beautiful it made me cry. Thank you so much for sharing.
OpeningPresents 2 months ago
Awsome!
TedAllan2 2 months ago
Awesome!
Ferdynanda 2 months ago
You have some of the best piano renditions on youtube..U need to do a peace on el shaddai and some tutorials would be graet
craigmac20101 2 months ago
How long have you been playing?
aznman81 2 months ago
Absolutely Astonishing!!!!!
victoriab787 2 months ago 8
Could you do a rendition of "I heard the bells on chrismas day"?
jhowe67 2 months ago
Most amazing! I just wish it was a true piano. Other that that single funk, I love it!
raylayii 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@raylayii You can only listen to a 'true' piano live. Even acoustic pianos you listen to on youtube are transmitted to you digitally.
PaddyIrishMan2 2 months ago
:O' ' '' '''''''' DROOLING! :D
wavethrower 2 months ago
Wow...you play phanominal bro...Godbless
leobar281 2 months ago
Amazing!
smh62 2 months ago
Wow ... just so amazing. Beyond amazing. Most exceptional job Sir.
aceflyer89 2 months ago
Remarkable!!! All I can possibly say!
empire8281 2 months ago
Every time I watch this my mind goes deep in thought and only then I can understand the true beauty of music. I know that someday that will be me sitting in that chair and playing with similar magical fingers inspiring people around the world. FAITH:)
ps
I thick you should keep doing what you do because you are truly gifted...
God Bless
asong4god 3 months ago
true talent
ironweel 3 months ago
Hope I can play like u some day! 3 people are unholy people! :0
ThePmmat05 3 months ago
You have the x factor man
357mac 3 months ago
3 people thought it said "Dis I like"
TheNBAstar321 3 months ago
DaaaMMMn you goood ...
bjdeboy 3 months ago
This is such a great arrangement. Beautiful job. You are a great pianist! Love the transition between the songs. Very much love the chord scales up and down the keyboard! Very very well played.
BarbiegirlDowney 3 months ago
you are amazing !! ;)
Natan2233 3 months ago
Very impressive two of my favorite songs
southern3048 3 months ago 3
0:46 to 1:02 sounds like greensleeves. omg AWESOME SONG!!!
xcc100 3 months ago
@xcc100 Because it is hahaha :)
aceflyer89 2 months ago
this is beautiful!! how in the world can someone dislike it!
VictoriousFan16 3 months ago
That is totally AWESOME!!
sondav1027 4 months ago
Beautiful performance! Loved it! Wish I could play like that!
MacOSJoey 4 months ago
Hej Carlton. What a performance, You have a very big understanding of music.
The expresion you give all the songs here, is just to topmarks. Choco for my ears, great stuff... Hans E DK.
hesasound 4 months ago
This was breathtaking! It actually made me cry. Thank you so much for sharing!
77joyride 4 months ago
LOVEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to infinity
maclaireful 5 months ago
my heart skip a beat
JesusFreak97Love 5 months ago
waouu !!! you have a great talent..i like your style..i'm a pianist but i don't know if i'm able to play as you...go ahead
AstonDuvalls 5 months ago
I dont like this i LOVE this!!!! ♥
crazybabynikki 5 months ago in playlist crazybabynikki's Favourited Videos
I am 21 and a student at Texas A&M University and can honestly tell you of the thousands of youtube videos I have seen in my life this one is my favorite. Genius technique and progression. Your passion has created a ripple effect.
gregman0007 6 months ago
Ur play is amazing!! God bless you!!
chuvidi2003 6 months ago
wow you help alot to me to celebrate christmas
alman021 6 months ago
Fantastic! Music by one such as yourself is quite refreshing to hear!
DanTellesGuitar 7 months ago
excellent job. touched my soul. was brought to the clouds.
jpodesz 9 months ago
Which preset of Ivory is?
pollodrillo 10 months ago
I wish I could play the piano like that. I took lessons when I was 12 years old. That lasted about4 lessons and the instructor told me my fingers were to big . I couldn't keep enough seperation from the strings. Bummer.
tbsgobolts 10 months ago
WHOA! What kind of keyboard is that? I'm speechless......
jencajoy403 11 months ago
WHOA! What kind of keyboard is that?
jencajoy403 11 months ago
thank you so much for inspiring me!!!! amazing job!!!!
ramenchica42 11 months ago
This is absolutely fantastic! I hope someday I will be as good as you!
BeaverFan17 1 year ago
Muito Bom!!!!!!!
brunopac1 1 year ago
..perfect! ...there is no other word to describe. .. ...inspires me to take piano lessons after age 62... maybe too late..
iokten 1 year ago
Estupendo! Bravo! de verdad fascinante! M7
Mu7illo 1 year ago
wow all i can say is wow;D
that was fantastic i played it twice.
TrippleThird 1 year ago
please make a tutorial for this medley!!! thankyou!
ramenchica42 1 year ago
Bravo!!
Thank you.
ranikhoury 1 year ago
bellissima...........
LaRoccia1963 1 year ago
Sir, you're AMAZING. I'm a begginer when it comes to the piano... but I hope that someday I can come close to playing as good as you... You should make game music too.. =)
xFossilx 1 year ago
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xFossilx 1 year ago
Beautiful!!!
tranhalong08 1 year ago
It would be awesome if this was on itunes.. <3 My two favorite christmas songs, and by far the best arrangement I've ever heard..awesome!
staticpulse100 1 year ago
@staticpulse100 it is on Itunes, link in the description.
TheAce707 1 year ago
Wow! You have been blessed with an amazing talent. This is absolutely beautiful!
thechellemonster 1 year ago
This is so very beautiful. I agree with you that we do need to hear more of the songs and reason that Christmas is the season. Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior....LORD OF ALL ....LORDS. KING OF KINGS ! In the End, HE Only Will RULE !
Thank You and many blessings of peace and protection!
CRAZYHORSE091 1 year ago
This is very beautiful. We need to hear this now and remember that the Lord Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. We need Him more now than ever in America and all around the whole world.. I pray for peace, love, and ask for HIS protection with everything that is going on. Shalom, peace, blessings to all in Jesus' Name.
Americanjazzlady 1 year ago
This is a masterpiece of an arrangement...
Cralexander2004 1 year ago
This is amazing!
lafleurquicache 1 year ago
Pleaseeeee make a tutorial!!!
DontReadThisUsername 1 year ago
wow..
rax49 1 year ago
Amazing!!! I really love your music...Good job!
Dullcineea 1 year ago
I just came across this video Mr. Forrester and I have two words that can describe what I just heard and felt... WOW! BRAVO!
I had to write to express my admiration. . . To made things even more dramatic for me your medley combined my two most favorite Christmas songs ever - What Child Is This and O Holy Night. I had never heard them together. Thank you so much for this magnificent performance. God bless you.
Ms. Albino - San Juan, Puerto Rico
tutin54 1 year ago
sheet music. available?
ryanwenis 1 year ago
@ryanwenis sheet music is available for download at his website for $3.95.
susan21869 1 year ago
what notes are you playing on the first run up and down the keys??
ryanwenis 1 year ago
Two of my favorite songs of all time. Thank you so much.
RockN80sgirl6 1 year ago
(im crying seriously) this was soo beautiful u can really tell who actually has an apprietiation real music on youtube
Gretta1998 1 year ago
Thank you for this holy piece...I feel close to God when I hear you play it. It would not be Christmas without these 2 songs and some one like you...playing them so beautifully... !
God bless you and Merry Christmas!
smiley8di 1 year ago
crazy and beautiful :)
Hecky905 1 year ago
beautiful song
jhon18chelsea 1 year ago
beautiful song
jhon18chelsea 1 year ago
Awesome! What I wouldn't do to have you support me when I sing! You make me want to sing....Sounds weird....yet the truth....Your fingers are doing the singing....wonderful...Is this a God given talent?
mommamanson 1 year ago
Do you have a recording I can purchas?
salena258 1 year ago
Awesome, this is very beautiful covery piano I ever seen.
deviland05 1 year ago
I love, love, love hearing the piano! You are phenomenal! Thanks for sharing!
csangel05 1 year ago
you are an AMAZING player!! it gave me chills.
GenesisCDA 1 year ago
great song you really sound like a professional! awesome addition to my collection of beautiful piano songs <3
kath660 1 year ago
this is so beautiful!
13bloodredrose 1 year ago
This is AMAZING! Wonder if I could get this ready for a Christmas concert on December 9th! Haha probably would take tons of work. Thanks for posting, this is so beautiful!
sannaryan 1 year ago 2
Beautiful piano playing. Wish I could play like this!
joyinthemorning4u 1 year ago
Love the arrangement! I'm kinda researching my favorite christmas songs in arrangements that aren't boring to me. I plan on purchasing sheet music this weekend. I look forward to attempt to play this as well as you! (on my MM8 hehe) Thank you for your video! :) Have a wonderful holiday!
Soggyinmilk 1 year ago
There are just some videos where it seems impossible that one could unlike it, but i guess two people already have. Why? Maybe they missed the like button or something.
DunderMiffScranton 1 year ago
This is something wonderful. Could you send me the sheet music for this song? You're the only one I've heard this so beautifully played, and I very much wanted to play it. I play it about 12 years and this is absolutely amazing. I would be very grateful to you... really much... please....
petik45 1 year ago
Do you have sheet music for sale because this is absolutly amazing.
daemonhawkgirl 1 year ago
Un grand bravo, tres bien filmé et très très bien joué!!! chapeau bas!
reeza974 1 year ago
i just wanna say, U R AmAzInG!
marchingeaglesfreak 1 year ago
AWESOME! MAD ME CRY DEEP DOWN!! AWESOME BROTHER!
bubbajk26 1 year ago
I'm playing this for my class in piano, what child is this. for my final grade (: thanks for inspiring me. your amazing<3
emilyhunt1798 1 year ago
that is just too incredible to be true!:o absolutely BRILLIANT;D
bethanyaston21 1 year ago
Great job!!!
saclark9781 1 year ago
he plays like jim brickman, the person who inspired me to play piano. my life would feel emty with out piano. i have a signed cd from jimbrickman. he has wonderful christmas songs. i have been playing for 6 years
erty1800 1 year ago
he plays like jim brickman, the person who inspired me to play piano. my life would feel emty with out piano. i have a signed cd from jimbrickman. he has wonderful christmas songs.
erty1800 1 year ago
I watched the whole video...I respect you sir as a pianist. That was absolutely marvelous.
OfficialSilentVoice 1 year ago
I commented earlier, but I keep returning to this video because.... It really is a BRILLIANT arrangement !!!
I know these are both obviously "well-known" Christmas pieces, but how long did it take you to write this (the parts like the intro) and how did you know to use these 2 songs (is it just a matter of going from Amin to Amaj (and then back to Amin in the ending) ? Any chance you could author another Christmas medley (like this one)?
Thanks again and excellent job!
captainpicard321 1 year ago
Great Job ! So when does the album come out? I would buy it. God has given you a great gift, I pray you use it for His Glory ! Blessing's to you as you have blessed me.
GregoryD57 1 year ago 2
Awestruck and completely stunned! Bravo!
susan21869 1 year ago
This is my favorite piano song I've ever heard....Is there any way to get this sheet music?
javery92 1 year ago
@javery92 yup I just bought the download, comes in a pdf file for 3.95 on his website. Look under the info tab for this song and it gives you a direct link.
susan21869 1 year ago
@susan21869 Thanks a ton!
javery92 1 year ago
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javery92 1 year ago
definitely using this as a backing to play guitar to my man. This is simply amazing. You are blessed.
th3vikes 1 year ago
I would KILL to play like this!!! It has been a dream of mine forever to play the piano!! You play so beautifully!!!!! I want to steal your talent!! haha
haute4hair 1 year ago
Wow, how enchanting...
captainpicard321 1 year ago
This is amazing! My day is not complete without listening to this piece:) Do you have songs on Itunes?
StacyL24 1 year ago
oh my goodness! this is so beautiful! you are so blessed to be able to play this well...it's amazing!
morg942212 1 year ago
So beautiful and made me cry of joy
orlandotu 1 year ago
BREATH TAKING!!!! very difficult pieces ...you make them your own!!!!!!
CHILDOFGOD5377 1 year ago
BREATH TAKING!!!! I
CHILDOFGOD5377 1 year ago
Wow beautiful...you made my daughter want to play the piano!!
jfaithc1510 1 year ago
I can't even believe this. You are the greatest pianist I have ever seen! Your absolutely amazing you rock! You almost made me cry. Dude I love you!
VBProgrammerFreak 1 year ago
Beautifull sound
pablo12co 1 year ago
Woah. Dude. You gotta gift! God given gift!!
Play My heart will go on Celine dion?
corgiluver26 1 year ago
Bravissimo !!!!!!
diamondhair1 1 year ago
That was just awesome....
I wish i could play like that. I love it when two songs are put together like you did.\
My hat goes off to you.
Bravo....
westley1955 1 year ago
so good..... :)
Cromis 1 year ago
Technicznie na piątke, widac profesionalnie odegrane. podziwiam za wiedze muzyczna.
ZespolTexas 1 year ago
輕鬆, 自在!
您是如何辦到的啊?
感謝您的分亨 : )
joshuawu0914 1 year ago
fantastic......
mark4171982 1 year ago
Beautiful tribute to Jesus! You have been tremendously blessed with God given talent (and practice) Thank you for using this talent in his work because I was much blessed when I listened. =)
downchas 1 year ago
An absolutely flawless performance! I have to pick up my jaw off the floor xD
I'm using truepianos VST but with an old synthesizer and I get some latency. Would you recommend using Ivory instead, or would you say I should buy a midi keyboard to avoid any latency?
Again amazing performance, I really enjoy watching you play
stefevr 1 year ago
Can you do some music from Phantom of the Opera please?? Reply back! ;)
MegaFunnyPranks 1 year ago
Musically done! Excellent!
GrandeCero 1 year ago
best version ever
pantherssamuel 1 year ago
insanely awesome! :)
metalskull5000 1 year ago 2
could you play for me a song "How long has it been since you talked with the Lord" because i wanna sing it tomorrow in church.Thank you and appreciated.You are a professional pianist! ++++
KuntrySurplus 1 year ago
Love it!
94solveig 1 year ago
Jaw drops.....
that is.....AMAZING!!!!
aceflyer89 1 year ago 2
O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song... this was beautiful. i'm a fellow pianist and i also arrange music, but this... is just fantastic. thank you for sharing your talent. :)
cherrytreethatsme63 1 year ago
medley of the 3 songs that is
true4u2 1 year ago
Bravo, excellent
I've always thought a melody of Carol of the Bells, Thanksgiving by George Winston and What Child is This would be nice.
true4u2 1 year ago
amazing!!!!!!!!
chocolatechristie 2 years ago
i so happy to have my to favorites song in one... es un placer haberte escuchado tocar de esa manera. you are a genius!!!
SkieLGimnz 2 years ago
really good job i wish i could play like that
pantherssamuel 2 years ago
great job on this
straitjacket85 2 years ago
oh my gosh! chills! this is an amazing arrangement, you capture the essence of music itself in this piece! amazing work!
froggywoggynotsooggy 2 years ago
@froggywoggynotsooggy Thank you! Love your username!
cafo1972 2 years ago
what child is this is greensleeves, right?
this rocks. big time. what great talent you have.
rikkaitensai 2 years ago
Hi rikkaitensai, yes What Child is This is the same tune as Greensleeves, Thank you for your comment and for listening!
cafo1972 2 years ago
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iLoVeBaNd242 2 years ago
thats a nice piano u selling it
MegaCrazyTrain1 2 years ago
Well, no, but if you want to make an offer I can't refuse...? :-)
cafo1972 2 years ago
I want to sing this medley, ASAP!!! You're such a talented musician. Continue to develop your gift, and it will bring you sure success. =]
mazletaff12 2 years ago
@mazletaff12 Thank you so much!
cafo1972 2 years ago
amazingly talented captured my attetion
that talent is a wonderful gift from god=]
jRdAtAlentED09 2 years ago
@jRdAtAlentED09 Thank you!
cafo1972 2 years ago
Absolutely fantastic!!! You totally captured what each of those 2 christmas carols mean to me. You captured the gentleness and passion, the strength and swells. It is so beautiful! I love how you made the "fall on your knees" part loud. That's the way I love it, but most people don't do it like that.
meandcinderellaful 2 years ago
@meandcinderellaful Thank you! The "fall on your knees" part of O Holy Night has always been my favorite part of the song. Powerful and inspiring.
cafo1972 2 years ago
hey! this is the best version of this piece i have ever heard in my life!! please take a look at my tutorial and the real version please. comment and rate! thank you
scottg4life 2 years ago
One of the most talented piano players on YT if not the best. Excelent sound and video quality . Thanks for sharing your music with us, the world!
TheTruthFollower2 2 years ago
@TheTruthFollower2 Thank you so much for your very kind comment!!
cafo1972 2 years ago
I just can't get over how wonderful this is. It really took my breath away.
stormfront8401 2 years ago
@stormfront8401 Thank you for you comment and for listening!
cafo1972 2 years ago
wow you rock on the piano! :)
SuperFlowerPower626 2 years ago
@SuperFlowerPower626 Thanks!
cafo1972 2 years ago
my god!! this is soo beautiful
I want to buy the Mo8, it is practicly the same but cheaper:D right?
Hardymusic63 2 years ago 2
@Hardymusic63 Thank you! Keep in mind that I'm not using the sounds from the s90 es on this... I'm using a VST called Ivory.
cafo1972 2 years ago
I have the same key board, but oddly enough - I don't have the same talent.
sisubilly 2 years ago 9
@sisubilly Ha ha! I'm sure the talent is in there, you just need to practice it out!
cafo1972 2 years ago
It is a very hard piece! but you play with such ease!
Perfect 5***** thanks for posting!
Butterz771 2 years ago 9
@Butterz771 Thank you so much!
cafo1972 2 years ago
@cafo1972
PLZZZZZZZZZ GIVE ME SHEET FOR THIS AND IF U POST TUTORIAL FOR THIS What Child Is This / O Holy Night Medley THEN IT WILL BE MORE NICE....THANX
HOPE FOR EARLY REPLY
tibatfree 1 year ago
it´s very beautiful !!
CrazyLeni92 2 years ago