when you know the real story it s even more sadder

This song makes me so sad. Just knowing that its based on a real person and her family, who were sadly murdered, makes my heart hurt. Anastasia and the Romanov family did not deserve this end. RIP to Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Tsarina Alexandra and their five children Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Alexei and, of course, Anastasia. You shall forever dance gracefully in my memory.

I remember as a kid, used to love this melody so much, always wanted to play it. Then I got in music school and I asked my teacher to teach me how to play this. She would always refuse. So I decided to learn it myself. Found notes and day by day, bit by bit, I did it. I had a concert,more like a competition. I had to play the melody me and my teacher were working on for so long. And when it was my turn, I went on the stage , smiled at my teacher, sat and played this instead. She was in shock and guess what, I took the first place ❤ I absolutely love this melody ❤💓

2 years ago I was admitted into hospital with meningitis. It was hell for both myself and my family. We didn’t know if I was going to survive. In the end I had both arms amputated, one just below my elbow and the other up to my shoulder. (My left leg was also amputated mid thigh, I have to use a wheelchair sometimes) Before that I was quite skilful in music. I played Guitar, Flute, Clarinet and Ukulele but Piano was by far my favourite out of all of them. I used to play this all the time as it was my favourite song but now I sadly can’t. I come back to this video all the time to remind me. It makes me smile and yet yearn to be able to play like this once more. I never realised what I took for granted but this has given me a new outlook on life and I strive to not let it defeat me.

Dancing bears, painted wings Things I almost remember And a song someone sings Once upon a December Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a silver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory Far away, long ago Glowing dim as an ember Things my heart used to know Once upon a December Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a silver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory Far away, long ago Glowing dim as an ember Things my heart used to know Things it yearns to remember And a song someone sings Once upon a December

Dancing bears, Painted wings, Things I almost remember, And a song someone sings, Once upon a December. Someone holds me safe and warm, Horses prance through a silver storm, Figures dancing gracefully across my memory Someone holds me safe and warm, Horses prance through a silver storm, Figures dancing gracefully across my memory. Far away, Long ago, Glowing dim as an ember, Things my heart used to know, Things it yearns to remember And a song someone sings Once upon a December

Nobody: No on at all: Literally No on Earth: Me: *imagining playing this at a concert with thousands of the best dressed people watching me in awe* Also Me: i have no idea how to play any instrument...

i think i can achieve learning this song, one like and i’ll start. omg thank you all for the support☺️💘

Can you believe Anatasia is becoming a Broadway musical I'm shook

На всех языках есть, а на русском нет. А ведь фильм-то о русской истории... Как узор на окне Снова прошлое рядом, Кто-то пел песню мне В зимний вечер когда-то. Словно в прошлом ожило Чьих-то бережных рук тепло, Вальс изысканных гостей И бег лихих коней. Вальс кружил и нёс меня, Словно в сказку свою маня, Первый бал и первый вальс Звучат во мне сейчас. Зеркала в янтаре Мой восторг отражают, Кто-то пел на заре Дом родной покидая. Будешь ты в декабре Вновь со мной дорогая…

I never realized how beautiful this song sounds in piano

This movie was honestly a MASTERPIECE! When I was a kid, I remember I use to come home every day and watch Anastasia, or the Aristicats!

*0.00: majestic music* *1.58 angrily smashing the keyboard* xD I LOVEEE THIS SONG

I. Cannot. Stop. Rewatching. Please. Help.

It’s been a year since I started to learn this piece. And yes, I can finally say that I made it ! I know it from start to end by heart.. I’m so happy 😭

My childhood, my lovestory with my mother when I was little I want to cry it's so beautiful, this music is really, really beautiful

Here are the Russian Lyrics, case anyone was curious c; Kak uzor na ogne. Like a pattern on a window. Snova proshloe rjadom. The past is near again. Kto-to pel pesnju mne. Someone sang a song to me. Zinmij vecher kogda-to. One winter night sometime. Slovno v proshlom ozhilo. As if coming alive in the past. Chi’ix- to berezhinix ruk teplo. The warmth of someone's gentle arms. Valsy iziskonnyx gostej. The waltz of exquisite guests. I veg lexix konej. And brave horses running. Val’s kruzhil I njos menja. The waltz spun and carried me. Slovno v skazku svoju manja. As if beckoning in its tale. Pervyj bal I pervyj val's. The first ball and the first waltz. Svuchat vo mne sejchas. Resound in me right now. Zerkala v jantare. Mirrors in amber. Moj vostorg otrazhajut. Reflect my delight. Kto-to pel na zore. Someone sang at dawnbreak. Dom rodnoj pokidaja. Leaving her cherished home. Budesh' ty v dekabre. You will be, in December. Vnov' so mnoj, dorogaja. Again with me, darling.

Как узор на окне Снова прошлое рядом, Кто-то пел песню мне В зимний вечер когда-то. Словно в прошлом ожило Чьих-то бережных рук тепло, Вальс изысканных гостей И бег лихих коней. Вальс кружил и нёс меня, Словно в сказку свою маня, Первый бал и первый вальс Звучат во мне сейчас. Зеркала в янтаре Мой восторг отражают, Кто-то пел на заре Дом родной покидая. Будешь ты в декабре Вновь со мной дорогая….

When I was younger, I didn't actually understand what the song meant and the back story of her family, now that I do, I'm gushing out tears

pianoREADER, thank you for making my arrangement visual! Looks and sounds fantastic. :)

Des images me reviennent Comme un souvenir tendre Une ancienne ritournelle Autrefois en décembre Je me souviens il me semble Des jeux qu'on inventait ensemble Je retrouve dans un sourire La flamme de mes souvenirs Je me souviens il me semble Des jeux qu'on inventait ensemble Je retrouve dans un sourire La flamme de mes souvenirs Et au loin, un écho Comme une braise sous la cendre Un murmure à mi-mots Que mon coeur veut comprendre Une ancienne ritournelle Loin du froid de décembre

Dulce voz, ven a mi, haz que el alma recuerde, oigo aun cuanto oí, una vez en diciembre. Quien me abraza con amor, veo prados alrededor, esa gente tan feliz, son sombras para mi. Quien me abraza con amor, veo prados alrededor, esa gente tan feliz, son sombras para mi. Cuanto fue no murió, como fuego que prende. Volverá esa voz, cuando llegue diciembre. oigo aun cuanto oí, una vez en diciembre.

Tänzerin, Bärenkind Letztes Blatt im Kalender Und ein Lied jemand singt Es war einmal im Dezember Sag, wer hält mich fest im Arm? Schlittenfahrt, und doch ist mir warm Paare drehen sich geschwind Musik verweht im Wind Mit dem Wind fliegt das Lied Über Meere und Länder Bald bist du zu Haus bei mir Bald, schon bald im Dezember Sag, wer hält mich fest im Arm? Schlittenfahrt, und doch ist mir warm Paare drehen sich geschwind Musik verweht im Wind Weit, so weit, lange schon Märchentraum im Dezember Sehnsucht ruft mein Herz nach Haus Über Meere und Länder Und ein Lied leise klingt Es war einmal in Dezember

oh I remember this film.. it was so amazing and it rlly triggered hearing thjs theme again .___. ♬♪

Imagine being her knowing he family is dead and the country she knew is gone. This version best captures her feelings there i believe

I don’t know what it is but ever since I was little Anastasia was one of the few movies I could watch over and over without getting tired of it, there’s something so magical but just sad about it that I always love. This song brought back all those emotions I felt when I first watched this movie and I felt relieved and kind of empty

I still crying

German Lyrics Tänzerin, Bärenkind, letztes Blatt im Kalender. Und ein Lied - jemand singt: Es war einmal im Dezember. Sag, wer hält mich fest im Arm? Schlittenfahrt - und doch ist mir warm. Paare drehen sich geschwind, Musik verweht im Wind. Königliche Geisterstimmen: Aahh.... Sag, wer hält mich fest im Arm? Schlittenfahrt - und doch ist mir warm. Paare drehen sich geschwind, Musik verweht im Wind. Weit, so weit, lange schon, Märchentraum im Dezember. Sehnsucht ruft mein Herz nach Haus, über Meere und Länder! Und ein Lied leise klingt: Es war einmal im Dezember.

I think we all agree that this is one of the most beautiful Disney melodies or songs apart from the Pinocchio song which is the one that begins the Disney intros. Disney songs are always beautiful but these two are really the best songs that I think Disney released this memory with me

On this day, the 17th of July, 102 years ago, in a fortified mansion in Yekaterinburg, the Romanovs-ex-Tsar Nicholas II, ex-Tsarina Alexandra, their five children: Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, Alexei and their four remaining servants, including the family doctor Eugene Botkin-were awoken by their Bolshevik captors and told they must dress and gather their belongings for a swift nocturnal departure. The White Armies, which supported the tsar, were aching; the prisoners could ready hear the boom of the big guns. They gathered in the cellar of the mansion, standing together as if they were posing for a family portrait. Alexandra, who was sick, asked for a chair, and Nicholas asked for another one for Alexei. Two were brought down. They waited there for what seemed like forever until, suddenly, 11 or 12 heavily armed men (and drunk) men filed ominously into the room. What happened next-the slaughter of the family and servants-was one of the seminal events of the 20th century, a wanton massacre that shocked the world and still inspires a terrible fascination today. A 300 year old imperial dynasty, one marked by periods of glorious achievement as well as staggering hubris and ineptitude, was brought to an end. But while the Romanovs' political reign was over, the stories and mysteries of the family were not. Nicholas was 50, Alexandra was 46, Olga was 22, Tatiana was 21, Maria was 19, Anastasia was 17 and Alexei was only 13...💔

Esta vez puedo ver los recuerdos me envuelven la canción que escuche una vez en diciembre. me adoraban con fervor como extraños sentir amor quien gozaba al bailar un vals inmemorial. me adoraban con fervor como extraño sentir amor quien gozaba al bailar un vals inmemorial. Lejos fué, tiempo atrás poco a poco se pierde lo que ame de verdad más conservo en mimente la canción que escuche una vez en dicembre

anastasia

everything about this is beautifully chilling, mysterious, heartbreaking, lovely, graceful

Ursos dançam no ar Coisas de que me lembro E a canção de alguém Foi no mês de dezembro Dias de felicidade E os cavalos na tempestade São imagens a dançar Que eu posso recordar Dias de felicidade E os cavalos na tempestade São imagens a dançar Que eu posso recordar Muito tempo passou E o fulgor da lareira Na memória ficou Disso eu sempre me lembro E a canção de alguém Foi no mês de dezembro

this song reminds me of the Romanovs :(

This bring back memories..

Italian lyrics that nobody asked for: ~Quando Viene Dicembre~ Feste e balli, fantasia É il ricordo di sempre Ed un canto vola via Quando viene dicembre Sembra come un attimo Dei cavalli s'impennano Torna quella melodia Che il tempo portò via Sembra come un attimo Dei cavalli s'impennano Sento quella melodia Nella memoria mia Forse un giorno tornerò Il mio cuore lo sente Ed allora capirò Il ricordo di sempre Ed un canto vola via Quando viene dicembre _wadda'ya think 'bout it?_

Каждый раз удивляюсь, как заграничным авторам удалось лучше передать эту историю и русскую атмосферу, чем самим людям из этой страны... Видимо многие забыли что это и лишь своими богатырями травят душу. Прекрасная музыка:3

I'm just in ballet shoes dancing to this

This still makes me sad...To know what actually happened,the scene when her father kisses her forehead...is just so sad

Как узор на окне Снова прошлое рядом Кто-то пел песню мне В зимний вечер когда-то Словно в прошлом ожило Чьих-то бережных рук тепло Вальс изысканных гостей И бег лихих коней Вальс кружил и нес меня Словно в сказку свою маня Первый бал и первый вальс Звучат во мне сейчас Зеркала в янтаре Мой восторг отражают Кто-то пел на заре Дом родной покидая Будешь ты в декабре Вновь со мной дорогая

Esta vez, puedo ver Los recuerdos me envuelven La canción que escuche Una vez en diciembre Me adoraban con fervor Como extraño sentir amor Quien gozaba al bailar Un vals inmemorial Me adoraban con fervor Como extraño sentir amor Quien gozaba al bailar Un vals inmemorial Lejos fue, tiempo atrás Poco a poco se pierde Lo que ame de verdad Más conservo en mi mente La canción..que escuche.. Una vez en diciembre

My sister used to sing me to sleep with this when we were younger, it almost feels like our song. Love this arrangement.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Anyone else here at 2020?

My mom would play this song on piano all the time as I danced ballet to it... i miss that.

This piece of music the single most soul touching song from any children’s movie, it’s simply enchanting. I will never not be in love with it

This is my favorite version of the song, it sounds so peaceful and majestic yet powerful and emotional at the same time. its crazy how unnoticed a beautiful thing can go when its come such a long way, but the few of us here listening to it beg to differ. have a nice day guys :3 🥂

This is the most incredible piano piece I have ever witnessed. Anyone who has the ability to play this masterpiece is a true genius.

This is some of the prettiest music

Honestly this is one of the most beautiful songs ever.

Is it weird that I'm kind of craving chopped carrots and green beans right now just looking at this masterpiece of a melody?

This song is hauntingly beautiful and so is this arrangement. Congrats to everyone involved. I could listen to it all day every day.

Ahhh the sound of my childhood in chorus class. I do miss singing this lovely song. Such nostalgia.

This is such a beautiful song, it's filled with so much sorrow, but it's as gentle as a butterfly floating over a meadow.

Thank you for this piece. It starts out calming & relaxing you. Slowly waking you then it calls to your soul and makes you want to move and dance. Those who are musically inclined have grabbed their instruments and joined. Such grace, mercy and piece that you have paid respect to. Again, thank you.

If you can separate the two, while the history is ugly this music is quite beautiful. The history of man is filled with much that is evil but music brings peace to a sad soul.

Sometimes I think this is the most beautiful piano thing I've ever heard in my life ❤

to no one who's seen the rendezvous, the short film. I suggest it. the reason I suggest that is this song is the background

This gives me Christmas chills for some reason,a sense of happiness but desesperation at the same time.

This song is so beautiful makes me cry every time

Italian Lyrics: Feste e balli, fantasia è il ricordo di sempre Ed un canto vola via Quando viene dicembre Sembra come un attimo Dei cavalli s'impennano Torna quella melodia Che il tempo portò via Feste e balli, fantasia è il ricordo di sempre Sembra come un attimo Dei cavalli s'impennano Sento quella melodia Nella memoria mia Forse un giorno tornerò Il mio cuore lo sente Ed allora capirò Il ricordo di sempre Ed un canto vola via Quando viene dicembre

Wow, this is Beautiful, various languages posting the lyrics of the song. It is good to know that a great movie like it is still remembered.

This is just beautiful. Stunning. I can't express how I feel when I heard this piece

spent exactly one month to learn how to play it well! thank you so muchhh

Once upon a December(French Fries version) Des Imaj mo revient Kam o souvenir tandre Ine Sien ritornel Otrofwa en desombrrre Jo me sovye Il me sam Des xhou kwan avente esam Jo rotroo dos an sorir La flam do mes sonirs~~~~~ Et a lwan an eko Kom ne breys so la sandre An myumyur a mi mo~ Kyu mon kyer vo komprondre Ine Sien ritornel Lwan do frwa do dosambre~

my childhood with Anastasia>>

Que recuerdos hermosos.....cuando era chiquita y feliz :")

This so soothing and new to my ears! It's dark and sad but also enchanting and magical at the same time, and I loved the movie❤

My name is Anastasia, and this movie was EVERYTHING! Thank you, this song was by far my fave.

Ursos dançam no ar Sonhos de que me lembro E a canção de alguém Foi no mês de dezembro Dias de felicidade E os cavalos na tempestade São imagens a dançar Que eu posso recordar Dias de felicidade E os cavalos na tempestade São imagens a dançar Que eu posso recordar Muito tempo passou E o fogo da lareira Na memória ficou Disso eu sempre me lembro E a canção de alguém Foi no mês de dezembro.

𝗔𝗋𝖺𝖻𝗂𝖼 💜 داخلي شيء خفي Da khili shai'on Khafi لكني لا أتذك Lakini la atathaakar لحن ما, صوت شجي Lahnon ma, sawton shajii أغنية عن شهر ديسمبر Oughnia an shahri December دائماً حولي وقبل النوم Da iman hawli wa kabla alnowm لكنها تبدو حقيقة اليوم Lakenaha tabdo hakika alyom كُلما مرت بخاطري Kolama marrat bi khatiri تُلهب مشاعري Tolhib masha'iri دائماً حولي وقبل النوم Da iman hawli wa kabla alnowm لكنها تبدو حقيقة اليوم Lakenaha tabdo hakika alyom كُلما مرت بخاطري Kolama marrat bi khatiri تُلهب مشاعري Tolhib masha'iri كالحنين و الحنان Kal haneen wal hanan أكثر من هذا و أكثر Akthar men hatha wa akthar خلف الجبين, فوق اللسان Khalfa aljabine, fawkal lissan لكني لا أتذك Lakini la atathaakar لحن ما, صوت شجي Lahnon ma, sawton shajii أغنية عن شهر ديسمب Oghnia an shahri December

.......In all the years I've watched KZfaq, this is the first video I have ever seen that has over 1K views... and not one single dislike.

This is such a beautiful song and bring out so much emotions! My absolute favorite ⭐️🥇🎹

Lyrics: Dancing bears, Painted wings Things I almost remember And a song, someone sings Once upon a December Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a sliver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory (Music plays) Someone holds me safe and warm Horses prance through a sliver storm Figures dancing gracefully Across my memory Far away, long ago Glowing dim as an ember Things my heart, used to know Things it yearns to remember And a song, someone sings... Once upon a December

Des images me reviennent , comme le souvenir tendre Une ancienne ritournelle Autrefois en décembre Je me souviens il me semble De jeux qu'on inventait ensemble Je retrouve dans un sourire La flamme de mes souvenirs Je me souviens il me semble De jeux qu'on inventait ensemble Je retrouve dans un sourire La flamme de mes souvenirs Et au loin, un écho Comme une braise sous la cendre Un murmure à mi-mots que mon coer veut comprendre Une ancienne ritournelle Loin du froid de décembre

This makes me feel nostalgic... love the song !

Haunting melody for piano.. it's beautiful

Lecę w dal w dawne dni, Co minęły daremnie. Nie wiem skąd znana mi Ta melodia gra we mnie. Dawnych wspomnień rzewny ton Stukot kopyt w grudniowy szron W rytmie walca raz, dwa, trzy To się na pewno śni Dawnych wspomnień rzewny ton Stukot kopyt w grudniowy szron W rytmie walca raz, dwa, trzy to się na pewno śni... Płynie czas liczę dni, Co minęły daremnie. Nie wiem skąd znana mi Ta melodia gra we mnie. Nie wiem skąd znana mi Ta melodia gra we mnie.

amazing thank you soo much 😍😍

Almost done with this *-* love the tunes and the composition. Dramatic and emotional! Thank you lots

When I heard this song years ago when i was little, it was my favorite. Now years later, knowing the history behind this, it still being.

is a very sad song. 😭😞

It's so beautiful!😭😭💕💕💕

i cant this is just too beautiful

What a beautiful version of Once Upon a December on piano, thank you!

AAAHHH I’m only just starting to learn this song, i get so hyped up when i managed to get the left & right hand parts to sync together yaaass 😂

Oh my God, i love this film! I love your piano cover, bro! 😍💕

Chills every time

Feste e balli, fantasie É il ricordo di sempre Ed un canto vola via Quando viene dicembre Sembra come un attimo Dei cavalli s'impennano Torna quella melodia Che il tempo portò via (ahhhh ahhh ah ahhh) Sembra come un attimo Dei cavalli s'impennano Sento quella melodia Nella memoria mia Forse un giorno tornerò Il mio cuore lo sente Ed allora capirò Il ricordo di sempre Ed un canto vola via Quando viene dicembre

❤️ favorite one to date.

I'd been thinking of the tune for hours and finally found this! Thank you so much!

Спасибо авторам за детальный кавер этого замечательного произведения на фоно. Теперь, спустя почти месяц обучения я играю Анастасию сколько душеньке захочется. Аригато

Simplemente Hermoso 😔💛💞

Жаль, что мультфильм основан не на реальных событиях😢 Реальные события ужасно печальные

I loved the movie so much a a child the dvd was scratched because I watched it over and over,it still makes me tear a little.

Haunting, breathtaking, absolutely beautiful.

Nice job! I really liked the quality of this video!

Não fui eu que lhe ordenei? Seja forte e corajoso! Não se apavore, nem se desanime, pois o SENHOR, o seu DEUS, estará com você por onde você andar". Josué 1:9