Since so many recent posts in the blogosphere have been focused on getting our writing mojo back on track, I thought some inspirational music was in order.
Sometimes two things seem so incompatible nobody in their right mind would put them together, unless the outcome was totally awesome. Kind of like Coca-Cola in chocolate cake. Well… this is the musical version of that, only better…
Carol of the Bells & Pirates of the Caribbean
More of a traditionalist? Check out the following version Carol of the Bells.
Elizabeth Fais 
Somehow cellist are turning into the rock-god-guitar-players of the classical world. Hmm…
My favorite carol is, coincidentally, the Carol of the Bells, and while I LOVE the mashup you posted with the Pirates theme, my favorite rendition is still the one done by The Klezmonauts. When you mix it with the minor-key Klezmer music, it’s so sad and SO beautiful.
Thanks for the fun post!
The rockstar celloist is my favorite of these two pieces, but I loved the originality of the Pirates mashup. Who knew those two songs went together? Thanks for The Klezmoauts recommendation. A “true” Carol of the Bells is at the top of my list too.
I LOVE Carol of the Bels and I LOVE cello music so that was the perfect blend for me. So glad you shared that. Made my morning. 🙂
The celloist, Steven Sharp Nelson, also did the Star Wars parody “Cello Wars” I posted a couple months back. I love the energy he brings to his playing. I’m glad it made your day. 😉