How has the band Masters’ Christmas music changed?

Masters have to their name hits that have crossed the 50– and even 100–million view mark. Their anthems are widely known, yet not everyone is aware that the group has been consistently putting out Christmas music for years.

Masters — The Band’s History

Masters was formed in 2007 in Zambrów, in Poland’s Podlaskie Voivodeship. The band’s leader, founder, vocalist, and lyricist is Paweł Jasionowski. He was only 16 when he started the group. Even so, Masters quickly found major success—by 2008 they had released “Żono moja.” The song became a massive hit and remains a go-to whenever the disco polo mood strikes. Head to a Polish wedding and you can be sure it will be played.

Over the years, the band has released more hits. In fact, each of their eight albums features standouts. On YouTube, their tracks rack up several—often tens of—millions of views. Their most popular song, “Żono moja,” has 108 million views, and the second most popular, “Nocy mało,” an impressive 58 million.

Silent Night (2008)

Masters are behind a cult rendition of the carol “Silent Night.” It was recorded back in 2008, which means the band was still very young—just like its frontman. A certain boost came from the group Focus, with whom Masters delivered this reinterpretation of “Silent Night.”

The result is distinctive for several reasons. First, it’s disco polo. We tend to associate carols with serious, decidedly solemn music—often complete with angelic-style backing choirs. Here, however, the melody of “Silent Night” is set to electronic textures. Even the vocal approach is typical of disco polo: straightforward, unembellished, and free of vocal showboating.

Secondly—the music video. The band decided to release a clip for this recording. It’s wonderfully atmospheric, though not because of high production values or the filmmaker’s artistic prowess. Quite the opposite—its “cheapness” is utterly charming and evokes the simple, rural disco polo aesthetic of the early 2000s. The low image quality only reinforces that vibe.

And third—the donkey. If you watch the video to the end, there’s a surprise waiting: a donkey that disrupted the musicians during the shoot. That accidental moment became a delightful coda to the carol—and it even made the rounds in the media. After all, as befits Christmastime, the animal “spoke.”

Christmas (2013)

In 2013, Masters released another Christmas track. The most noticeable change is technical polish—essentially across the board. The backing is fairly simple, which is typical for disco polo. Jasionowski, however, sounds far more seasoned: his voice is lower and much more assured, and you can hear that he’s become more at ease with the microphone.

The music video for this track is clearly more polished, with a visibly larger budget behind it. The song marks an overall step up in quality.

It’s also apparent that Masters took a more serious tack. While “Silent Night” had a humorous tone, here you can feel the aim for a bona fide Christmas hit—and “Christmas” (“Święta”) was crafted squarely to fit that mold.

W żłobie leży (2017)

In 2017, Masters presented fans with several carols. The most popular rendition is “W żłobie leży,” which has reached nearly half a million views on YouTube. It may come as a surprise, but this track isn’t performed in a disco polo style. It’s simply a well-played and well-sung carol.

It’s markedly different from the 2008 “Silent Night”—there’s no dance vibe, party feel, or tongue-in-cheek element here. I can easily imagine Masters’ “W żłobie leży” playing at the Christmas Eve table.

Jasionowski sounds genuinely strong here — as a vocalist he proves he can’t be pigeonholed as a disco polo singer who can’t really sing. He has a very good voice and knows how to find his footing across different musical styles.

Pójdźmy wszyscy do stajenki (2023)
“Let Us All Go to the Stable” (2023) is a slightly bolder take on a carol than 2017’s “W żłobie leży,” yet it’s never over the top. This time Masters deliver the carol with more cheer—there’s a stronger pulse, and plenty of playful touches in both the arrangement and the vocals. There’s no kitsch, nor any disco polo associations—rather, it’s proof of the band’s ability to perform a carol in multiple, tasteful ways.

This performance clearly showcases the band’s musical maturity. Masters can record a carol playfully in a disco polo style, sing it in a classical manner, and also find the golden mean—conveying joy without slipping into a mocking tone.

Jasionowski himself keeps surprising. With each new carol his voice seems stronger—and that’s hard to miss here as well. It’s as if he’s in a state of constant growth.

W grudniową noc (2025)
The quality of the track is evidenced by the fact that the only real complaint you can level at it is that it’s too short. You can find exactly that remark in the comments under Masters’ song “On a December Night” (W grudniową noc). It’s hard to disagree—the song is very pleasant, and it lasts just two minutes.

Everything clicks here—vocals, beat, video. Masters are now an experienced band who know exactly how to make music. Watching their evolution over the years, you can see how what began as a bit of a joke has become something far more mature.

It’s also worth noting that on 24 December 2025 at 3:00 p.m., the band released yet another Christmas track on their YouTube channel.

Written by: Paweł Skarzyński
Photos: Fb artysty