Christmas Time is Here - charlie brown piano cover

[wonderboysc1]

This is my favorite version of Christmastime on Youtube i have found after viewing dozens of others. I love the way you have put some personal touhces in but kept the spirit of the piece. Well done.

[ThePianoShack]

@wonderboysc1 I truly appreciate that! Thanks so much!!! -Chris

[guitarcrazygirl10]

id seen the movie several times before and this was my favorite song in it. just yesterday the school choir sang this song and i rediscovered the magic of this song. so thank you thank you thank you for bringing back the simplicity and wonder of this tune!!

[ThePianoShack]

@guitarcrazygirl10 Thank YOU! I love your comment & really appreciate the kind words.  And agreed, beautiful & magic song. :) Thanks for writing! -Chris

[aznavymom1]

LOVE hearing you just play the piano!! Very relaxing to me. One of my favorite parts of church is when you play. I really really think you should put together something with just relaxing piano music.

[TheTurophile]

Eh... I prefer more understated versions, without all the glissando's.

[TheTurophile]

That's not to say this isn't good, nor that you are an unskilled pianist. It's just, for this song, it's a bit much, you know?

[cocomos27]

i've probably contributed to over 100 views, by myself

[cpianoman88]

Ive been playing improv for a while now and your skill puts mine to shame, good job man your pretty exceptional

[chriscommissomusic]

@cpianoman88 Well...I sure appreciate the kind words. Thanks so much!

[Taconacho0122]

I have to say that your the only person that actually plays with feeling on this song. all the other videos are all emotionless, great job:)

[chriscommissomusic]

@Taconacho0122 I'm SO very honored by your comment....Thanks for taking the time to write & encourage me!!!! :)

[mitchman7266]

Hey, just thought Id post and tell ya to keep up the good work!

Sincerley

Mitch

[chriscommissomusic]

@mitchman7266 Thanks Mitch, I appreciate it!!!!

[ephramtherabbit]

you

are

a

professional

[chriscommissomusic]

@ephramtherabbit You're awesome! :) I really appreciate your comment.

[ephramtherabbit]

anyone know who originally wrote this?

[snk9045]

@ephramtherabbit the orginal is Vince Guaraldi, or the version?

[chriscommissomusic]

@ephramtherabbit If I'm not mistaken, Vince Guaraldi is the original writer.

[coreyharris123]

wooww fantastic

[chriscommissomusic]

@coreyharris123 Thanks so much!!!

[chriscommissomusic]

@sissillian1 Thanks for the kind words, I sure appreciate it! And ahhh....you should post your version! I'm sure it's better than you think. We musicians are our own worst critics...that's for sure. :) Thanks again for stopping by!

[SpeedOfDark88888]

fantastic rendition, well done

[chriscommissomusic]

@SpeedOfDark88888 I truly appreciate that, thank you!!!

[snk9045]

This tone is like a slow smooth jazzy tone. its really nice

[chriscommissomusic]

@snk9045 Thanks so much!!!

[Juancitodinho995]

dios mio!!! el spectacular del mundo! muchas gracias de argentina!

[chriscommissomusic]

@Juancitodinho995 Muchas gracias and hello to you in Argentina! Thank you so very much for the kind words. :) 

[Aznlife91]

Bro this is the best version of this song i've ever heard. Growing up watching the cartoon every year listening to this song this way makes me want to learn this ASAP and show my family back in korea 2 thanks bro.

[chriscommissomusic]

@Aznlife91 Hey thanks, I truly appreciate that!!! I grew up watching the cartoon too & always loved the music. Very best wishes & blessings to you & your family in Korea!

[buyinit4me]

Not only does your version display your considerable talent, you captured the spirit of the piece. Thoroughly enjoyable and I hope you post more videos of your piano skills.

[chriscommissomusic]

@buyinit4me TRULY appreciate the kind words! Thanks so much. And yes, will post more piano vids soon!

[CordovaLovesGod]

sigh, still like it alot. God bless you Chris.

[chriscommissomusic]

@CordovaLovesGod God bless you!  And thanks again for the wonderful comment.

[mitchman7266]

@chriscommissomusic

You have a gift with those Jazz chords that alot of pianist dont have.

Good for you! you have without a doubt raised the bar!

BRAVO

[chriscommissomusic]

@mitchman7266 Wow, thank you my friend! I really appreciate that!!!

[HolySagar]

Amazing I want to learn this song so bad now!

[chriscommissomusic]

@HolySagar Hey thanks, I'm so glad you liked! :)

[jadeva]

This is great! I love it..keep it up!

[chriscommissomusic]

@jadeva Cool, thanks so much!!! Really appreciate you stopping by. :)

[ROMANTICLOVE09]

I love when people play on "REAL" pianos not keyboards!! Beautiful!! Thanx!!

[chriscommissomusic]

@ROMANTICLOVE09 Thanks so much!!!! Me too. There's nothing like the sound & feel of a real piano. :)

[PrueStar]

So peaceful 

[chriscommissomusic]

@PrueStar Thanks again!!!

[evansmikey]

You're like a robot with a lotta soul. Sooo good!

[chriscommissomusic]

@evansmikey lol...soul robot. :) Thanks, I'm glad ya liked!

[userfrndly05]

That was really beautiful!!! 

[chriscommissomusic]

@userfrndly05 Thank you!!! :)

[9109vader]

wow this is amazing! you have made me realized the beauty of the piano. I wish I could have kept up with my lessons. great job!

[chriscommissomusic]

@9109vader Thanks so much!!!! That means a lot to me. :)

[TheCheesenipper]

wow. that's amazing.

[chriscommissomusic]

@TheCheesenipper Hey thanks!!! I appreciate it. :)

[manfredicomposer]

You play so well.

[chriscommissomusic]

@manfredicomposer Thanks so much!!!!! I really appreciate the kind words... :)

[joi124]

You play beautifully, I love the warm tone of this so song and you made it even better!

[chriscommissomusic]

@joi124 I truly appreciate that, thank you!!!

[favok99]

This was truly inspirational. Vince Guaraldi would be proud : ). I can't wait till I get the sheets for my bday.

Keep playing and God bless!

[chriscommissomusic]

@favok99 Wow, I'm honored! Thank you!!! :)

[ctaesque]

Very inspired playing! You are gifted.

[chriscommissomusic]

@ctaesque Thanks for the very kind words!!!!

[132435465768]

Your amazing! Keep it up buddy!!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks...I really appreciate that!!! :)

[existentialistically]

Wow... this is incredible. I just learned this piece today, but I'll definitely be including what you did here... makes me see what I could do to make it even better.

Favorite version on youtube!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate that!

[kpxkrappy1]

I liked it, but i don't think it captured what vince gauraldi was trying to do when he wrote this piece. the original grace notes, the simplistic texture, slow bass, and steady drums were all part of it. I think, it was supposed to be a children song, Singing christmas time is here, while charlie brown goes around not being able to appreciate it because he doesn't yet know the meaning of christmas. its both happy and sad. I think the arrangement kinda removes that

[chriscommissomusic]

Nothing is better than Vince Gauraldi's original versions of his songs. But when I cover a song, I bring "me" into the arrangement...like it or not. :)

[jws01ushou2]

You are awesome! Have watched 4 of your videos now. Love the song, orchestration, and video of This Christmas.You are a SUPERSTAR! James in Houston.

[chriscommissomusic]

I'm honored! Thanks so much!

[bmalone26]

Wonderful!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thank you! :)

[kiidzero]

I just learned this song by ear as well. I don't play it quite as well as you though.

[chriscommissomusic]

A fellow ear player! :) Thanks for the kind words.

[Randomllama180]

this was absolutely stunning.

[chriscommissomusic]

..talk about making my day! :) Thank you!

[highwayonestrat]

awesome! my favorite christmas song of all! great playing!

[chriscommissomusic]

Cool, thanks mucho!!! :)

[TurnItUp16]

Amazing!!!

Do you have the sheet music to this by ANY chance please??

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks!!! I'm an ear player, so no sheet music. I appreciate you asking though.

[Rubenruizjr]

I wish I played as well as you do! Love this song!

[chriscommissomusic]

You're very kind, thank you!

[LAkingsfan11]

i reallllllllly like this! great job :) keep up the awesome playing!

[chriscommissomusic]

Hey thanks!!! I really appreciate that. :)

[hiphopsucks96]

One word. Killer.

I was in study hall today, and I heard someone playing this, and it instantly renewed my interest in the song. So when I heard your arrangement, I was very impressed. Great job, man. Nice touch to a classic tune.

[chriscommissomusic]

That's awesome to hear!  Thanks so much for the kind words!!! :)

[CordovaLovesGod]

beautiful

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks! :)

[XxXp0k3rFaCeXxX]

okay, especially because this was played by ear, this was amazing![; you have some great piano playing skills. ;)

[chriscommissomusic]

I sure appreciate the kind words! Thanks! :)

[rexnickles2]

in all seriousnees though, is the basic arrangement of this song simple enough for beginners to work on?

i'm getting a piano this week, and this is my all-time favorite song on the instrument.

[chriscommissomusic]

Yeah man, the tune is fairly simple. If I had some sheet music I'd pass it on to you, but I'm an ear player. If you can find a decent beginners arrangement, it's not tough. Go for it! :)

[kansasisaband]

@rexnickles2 so how's the piano sounding with this song this year? Hope all is well. Merry Christmas. An all-time fave of mine as well friend. Peace to all.

[chriscommissomusic]

@kansasisaband Cool, thanks!!!

[equesfuscus]

Wow. I'd definitely come to hear you play! Hope you're playing for audiences.

[chriscommissomusic]

I sure am! Thanks for the kind words!!! :)

[clownshoe0]

that was just amazing :D!!!

[chriscommissomusic]

I really appreciate that, thanks!!! :)

[jewelcaseface]

DAMN!! That was wonderful...you play so beautifully

[chriscommissomusic]

I'm so glad you liked!!! Thank you! :)

[Panicwithcomics]

amazing

[chriscommissomusic]

Thank you!

[CptSpinale540]

e stata molta bene

[DemonGodBrothers]

.....SPECHLESS dude i would do anything for a copy of sheet music and yes i no that its your composition

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks man!!! I'd love to give you sheet music, but there isn't any. I play & learn everything by ear. Appreciate the kind words though. :)

[shydmples]

wow...now, this is AWESOME

[chriscommissomusic]

Cool, thank you! :)

[PivotMasterMind]

that was so freakin beautiful....

wish there was a tutorial or something.

oh wow, that's just too cool.

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks so much! :)

[Princessbjm1114]

That was so beautiful. I wish I could play like that.

Keep up the good work!

Lots of love

Bonnie

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks Bonnie! I sure appeciate the kind words. :)

[CptSpinale540]

brilliant

[chriscommissomusic]

I really appreciate that, thanks!!!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks!!! Not long really. I just added some variations to the original so it was no big deal. Vince Guaraldi did all the hard work. lol.

[CptSpinale540]

wow... this takes skill

[chriscommissomusic]

thanks :)

[tsavnyhiaj]

man this is beautiful.....do more stuff like this....maybe a classical or two.....say like canon in D perhaps.....anywase awesome dude......

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks again! :)

[goodmusic1981]

Wow man! I wish it was Christmas every day. Incredible. Thanks man. It would be nicer if it was longer though. I have to keep rewinding it over and over when Im studying ha.

[chriscommissomusic]

I'm so glad you liked! Thank you!!!

[fishwithoutwings]

Really nice playing! It's great that you play by ear, rather than by sheet music, because you have a feel for the music better, you're not just parroting what the sheets tell you. I'm not that good myself, I need sheet music... how long have you been playing piano?

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks, I appreciate that!!! I started playing when I was about 4 years old, so a while. :) Glad you liked!

[v1ryus]

Since 4 huh? The effort and discipline shows brother. Hope all goes well for you and I wish you'd just put up a video to show us how to play this! It's so beautiful.

[YoungViewer]

this IS a REAL pianist playing REAL piano!

Bravo, you've got talent!

I love this song, this video made my day.

[chriscommissomusic]

You totally made MY day! Thank you!!! :)

[act1wally]

Oh my darling...........you are wonderful. Everytime i hear this, it relaxes me and makes me feel good. With a cup of coffee or tea, and play this a couple of times............it is so just mellow, an nice. i only wish that, that piece was longer.

[chriscommissomusic]

I really appreciate that, thank you!!!

[TheMidgetNme]

OMG I LOVE THIS SONG AND GOOD PIANO PLAYER! this song is like so beautiful

[chriscommissomusic]

Cool, thanks so much!!!

[wngkfkd2794]

that's sweet! u still know the chords tho, right?

[chriscommissomusic]

I know I'm playing in C & that's about it.

[snowboardman720]

C makes everything easier.

[wngkfkd2794]

i love this song! nice job btw.

where did u get the music?

can u tell me which chords ur using?

[chriscommissomusic]

I'm an ear player so there's no music. I made up the arrangement myself. Glad you liked!!!

[JoezAccount]

omg! i learned how to play this song awhile ago! of course i wasnt that good but lol nice job made me love this song more

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks so much!!!

[sbort]

you are TOO good.

just too too good.

i am so glad i found you on youtube.

you have inspired me so much this year.

: ) Merry Christmas, Chris <3

[chriscommissomusic]

Dido Shelly! I think you're the next Carol Burnett. And I mean that as a serious compliment because I think the lady is a multi talented genius!!! Merry Christmas! :)

[sbort]

that is the most insane compliment anyone could ever give me. every time someone says that to me i want to cry. carol burnett is my all time hero. ALL TIME. thank you. *hug* we'll go places together. ; )

<3

[fisherman777]

AWESOME!

[chriscommissomusic]

Cool, thanks!

[SingingWonderDream]

heyy..its me again. Haley. Just wanted to let you know that I performed Holy Night last night infront of TONS of people and i did my best!

[chriscommissomusic]

Haley that's AWESOME!!! I'm sure you did a wonderful job. Did anyone video it? Will it be on youtube? :)

[xPreciousxAkADuchess]

GO HEAD!!!! THAT WAS GREAT!!!!

[chriscommissomusic]

thanks!!!

[bornagainroma]

i heard em' all you did it the best brotha nice changes

[chriscommissomusic]

Awesome, thank you!!!

[Kroy23]

omg, awsome

[chriscommissomusic]

thanks!

[MonkeyClaws22]

i love the charlie brown music!the cartoon iz okay.great talent by the way!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thank you!!!

[AmayaxlovesAxel]

Very beautiful. Your skill is breathtaking. I am currently learning this song, but it it nowhere near as wonderful as yours! Merry Christmas and great job!

[chriscommissomusic]

Wow, thank you!!!

[juxxzprecise]

great playing my friend

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks so much!!!

[ampp16]

can do a video on those nice chords u do in the begining or the hole song

[profoundson]

i want christmas!!! this video makes me crave it, it make you want to jump into charlie brwons world and sit by a nice warm fire... i live in california and i think this sun all the time weather is over rated. i want snow, i want comfort...

[chriscommissomusic]

That's so cool to hear! Thanks again!!!

[mattyboy0011]

hey you already said that before >.> lol.

[Cactusj95]

what key is that in ?

[mattyboy0011]

It's in sexilicious sharp.

[gurlz4show]

OMG! yOu ArE sO aMazIng!!! Please PLEASE kEeP PLaYinG JAZZ!!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks!!! :)

[Joetoon1]

if i could i would rate 100,00 :D

[Joetoon1]

Wow u r soo awesome ur music is beautiful

[chriscommissomusic]

Thank you!!!

[SingingWonderDream]

Its me again. I cannot get over how much more you made me to become inspired by your music. I want to just go out and show the world what I can do because of you!

~A truly inspired 12 year old~

[chriscommissomusic]

That's so awesome to hear, thank you again! And YES, you can go out into the world & show them amazing things, so keep at it! Don't let anyone tell you any different. :) I wish you the very best!

[genoteleno]

HEY!!! you DO kinda look like "Schroeder"!! Hmmmmm...

[genoteleno]

you probably make your mom VERY proud! (not to mention Charlie Brown) What better comment can be made about a guy? LOVE it!!

[chriscommissomusic]

Thanks again Gene!!!

[PaperbackWriterrr]

wow. you gave me goosebumps! beautiful playing man! that was amazing. great! 5/5

[chriscommissomusic]

That means a lot to me, thank you!!!

[pepter50]

Very, very good. Thanks for the nice arrangement.

Tom Groves

[chriscommissomusic]

Thank YOU Tom!!! I appreciate it.