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: You can view all of their cinematic holiday works directly on the Official Trans-Siberian Orchestra YouTube Channel . 📜 The Lyrical Message

Released on their 1998 album The Christmas Attic , the track takes the timeless harmonic progression of Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" and infuses it with a delicate children's choir and original lyrics written by TSO founder Paul O'Neill. 🎹 The Musical Anatomy trans_siberian_orchestra_christmas_canon_offici...

Paul O'Neill’s added lyrics take the piece from a beautiful instrumental background track to a deeply reflective prayer for peace and humanity. : You can view all of their cinematic

: It relies entirely on the same chord progression and ground bass that Pachelbel wrote in the late 17th century. : It relies entirely on the same chord

: In 2004, the band finally gave the composition their trademark treatment by releasing "Christmas Canon Rock" on the album The Lost Christmas Eve , featuring powerful lead vocals by Jennifer Cella. 🎬 The Official Music Video