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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 holiday works directly on the Official Trans-Siberian Orchestra YouTube Channel . 📜 The Lyrical Message trans_siberian_orchestra_christmas_canon_offici...

: The official video was completely remastered in stunning High Definition to preserve its crisp aesthetic for modern screens. Paul O'Neill’s added lyrics take the piece from

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 Released on their 1998 album The Christmas Attic

: 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

While the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is world-famous for fusing heavy metal with classical music and massive pyrotechnic arena shows, "Christmas Canon" is a rare, gentle departure from their signature aesthetic:

The Official Music Video for Christmas Canon on YouTube acts as a visual translation of this innocence.