This Soothing Hammered Dulcimer Rendition of ‘Carol of the Bells’ Is Pure Joy

Award-winning hammered dulcimer artist Joshua Messick performs a beautiful rendition of the beloved Christmas carol ‘Carol of the Bells.’

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Joshua Messick has been playing ‘Carol of the Bells’ for many years. He first put it on his Christmas album in 2014. People loved it right away. It became one of the songs they asked him to play the most.

“Carol of the Bells has been part of my musical life for many years,” Messick said. “I never grow tired of it. This Christmas classic has an energy, mystery, and beauty that still speaks to my heart every time I play it on the hammered dulcimer.”

Over time, his way of playing the song has grown and changed. It sounds different now from how he played it on that first album. The hammered dulcimer makes such a soothing sound. It brings pure joy to everyone who hears it.

“I hope it brings a sense of wonder and peace to your Christmas season,” he said.

These songs remind us of God’s greatest gift and fill our hearts with His love.

WATCH: Beautiful Hammered Dulcimer Version of ‘Carol of the Bells’

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