Christmas music is usually soft and sweet, but Sydnie Christmas does not follow the rules. She took the old song “Joy to the World” and made it huge. It sounds like the final scene of a big play in New York City or London.
The best part is the change she makes. “Joy to the World” is usually quiet like a church song. Sydnie makes it EXHILARATING. She sings it as if she’s trying to win a significant acting award, turning a peaceful carol into a powerful stage song. It is the simple Christmas tune we all know, but with a lot more power.
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas covers Joy to the World in The Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich.
Viewers online feel this energy right away. One fan said her voice sounds like a whole choir and orchestra working together. Another viewer shared that she makes the simple carol feel new and unpredictable. Her singing is so deep and complete that she carries the weight of many singers all by herself.
This intense, high-energy performance of “Joy to the World” demonstrates the song’s power. It makes us think about where the famous carol even came from. The song’s history is as fascinating as Sydnie’s modern show.
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Isaac Watts wrote the song in 1719. It was not written for Christmas, but as a poem about the Bible. The joyful music we know today was later shaped by Lowell Mason in 1848, taking ideas from the famous composer Handel. Because of this, the song is a classic, sung by superstars like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey every year.
Sydnie Christmas uses this classic song to show her incredible talent and dramatic style. She makes a song about welcoming hope feel fresh and exciting for today’s stage. Follow Sydnie Christmas on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of her fantastic musical journey.