Hey! You mentioned that may be your favorite cover of “Mary, Did you know?” :) I think you should check out this version too: ua-cam.com/video/iXztt14uFXw/v-deo.html It’s in Polish, but there are English subtitles.
Fun fact, Avi actually gave Kevin voice lessons to build up his confidence singing with the group. And Avi is one of the founders of "Acapella Academy"
Really? i hadn't heard that, bit weird though since Kevin is the one of them with the most actual training in Music, he's actually a classically schooled Musician that Graduated from Yale School of Music, in fact Kevin is the one with not only the most training, but also the most musical experience.
@@Ghelasin Kevin never took voice lessons in school. He learned music theory, and instruments. Avi Majored in Opera and Choral Studies. Basically, Kevin is the band coach, and Avi is the Choir director.
Great theology in that line. I love it. I've heard that the words that get translated into "I am that I am" also mean existence. God is existence. He is life itself.
@@TheCharismaticVoice I just found you today. You are adorable. I'm addicted to videos now. It's so enjoyable watching someone really break down all these different groups and sounds.
@@TheCharismaticVoice Please, please, PLEASE react to Mary Did You Know by Vocative & Mark Lowry. I LOVE PTX and would never take anything away from them but this version has it's own absolutely amazing parts. - ua-cam.com/video/uaRpeMT1tjQ/v-deo.html
I've seen them perform live, they actually are that good without any additional production work. I was at the Arco Arena i San Jose, CA. They asked the audience to be quiet, killed all the mikes and lights, lit one candle and did "Light in the Hallway". Their voices filled the arena and literally echoed off the walls and resonated everywhere. It was like the world held it's breath and then angels sang. Words don't do it justice. That will always be my favorite song by them, and one of the most magical moments I've every witnessed in a live performance.
@@austinmoulton490 they indicated they turned the mike off for that one song and it sounded like they had. The acoustics changed enough that I suspect they honestly did kill it for the song itself and just used the mike for talking beforehand to ask people to be quiet.
@@allisongomez7263 tragically, 4 people’s voices simply do not have the power to fill an arena without all of the bodies in the room absorbing it. I don’t suspect that they used the microphone for anything more than a slight bump to volume. It certainly didn’t have any effects on it. If they did in fact have the mic off, I would be in disbelief. They did the same thing in the American Airlines center and there is simply no way they weren’t assisted with their volume
@@austinmoulton490 As Elizabeth would tell you, an opera singers regularly sing for 4000 people with no assistance. If they were that strong, I can imagine four such voices in good unison singing for an arena.
@@austinmoulton490 Research amphitheaters, and the sound wave science behind them. It is absolutely possible. Also check out another cool sound wave phenomenon called whispering galleries. You can stand extremely far apart, whisper in to a corner, and someone catty corner from you will hear you. The globe theater where Shakespeare held his plays in the Elizabethan era, late 16th century. So yes, absolutely a handful of people can be heard without technology. Theater, music, and sound design are something humans have been exploring how to create since the dawn of civilization. Hope that helps.
This group is blessed with 'pairs' of singers who can cover each other's vocal ranges, thus allowing all the things you mentioned. Avi can do a fairly high baritone if needed, but can drop and break speakers. Scott is a baritone, but has about a four octave range, so he can blend/cover with most of the others. Kirstin is a golden voiced Metzo, who can put incredible power into her voice. Mitch is, well, Mitch. who can do a great tenor voice when needed, but otherwise we don't know the TOP of his vocal range. And Kevin is the 'beat-boxer's Beatboxer', plays cello and sax, and has a beautiful tenor voice that melts your heart. And all combined with incredible arranging and video skills, and a 'group thinking' that has them all working to be better together than they are individually!
I love the "Mitch is, well, Mitch." - as abstract as it sounds, that is so spot on. esp. with their fresh 90 dance medley he really starts going towards a synthetic existence. :D
Mitch has one of the most incredible voices I have ever heard. A few years ago I saw an interview with Pentatonix and they were asked who was the best singer in the group and everyone pointed at Mitch.
I’m not sure if I’m 100% correct but I don’t think Avi did it there. There’s actually bass line too if you use a headphone. His bass line is hitting every first and third beat along with Kevin’s drum hit which makes it blends incredibly well. Also in live performances Kevin did all these percussions too so I think it’s just Kevin.
@@lindamorris3149 Maybe also that Japanese song where Kirsten sings alto. I can’t remember the name of it; but toward the beginning Avi and Kevin do a couple of those dead-stop-but-nope-here-we-go-again maneuvers.
@@lindamorris3149 No, I looked it up. It was their cover of Rather Be. Kirsten’s a natural soprano-like almost every other woman on the planet-but as long as she doesn’t have to project, she can still make a meal of an alto part, and the result is quite pleasing, I think. No, she’s no Karen Carpenter, but then nobody is.
I love your reaction and analysis videos, especially for Pentatonix. I am not very knowledgeable about music but I do know what I like, not so much why I like it. Watching your videos really gives me an understanding of why certain songs affect me in certain ways. I thank you for increasing my understanding about music. Pentatonix released an official video of "Amazing Grace" about a month ago. It's a song that everyone has heard dozens of times by dozens of different singers but I think the PTX version is the best I've heard. I would love to see your reaction and analysis. FYI - in your comments to "Marry, Did You Know" you mentioned multitracking which reminded me of another reaction video I watched recently. It was a reaction to the PTX "Hallelujah". from the "chrisruppofficial" channel. He is a Music Producer and a former member of Home Free and friends with Pentatonix. He also mentioned multitracking but also made a comment that Pentatonix intentionally tries to keep enhancements like that to a minimum so their live performances would sound as close to the official recordings as possible. Minimum does not mean never so I rake that with a grain of salt. I am a Pentatonix fan and as a new subscriber to your channel I would love to see more Pentatonix reactions and analysis from you. There are so many really good ones that I like that it's hard to select just a few but I would start off with: "The Sound of Silence", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Daft Punk" (Grammy winner), "The Wizard of Ahhs ft. Pentatonix" (by Todrick Hall Productions) and the before mentioned "Amazing Grace" Thanks again for your great reaction and analysis.
In a podcast interview with Ben Bram, he also mentions that he usually triple-tracks the vocals. I didn't know what he really meant until I see Chris Rupp explains that the triple tracks are to fill the left, right, and center tracks.
I love Pentatonix and Mary Did You Know. I also love Voctave and their version of Mary Did You Know with Mark Lowry (the writer of the song). I would love for you to review their version as well! Hope all is well and you have a great Holiday Season.
I was thinking exactly the same .. another approach than with Pentatonix and both absolutely worth to be explored and closely been listened to. ua-cam.com/video/uaRpeMT1tjQ/v-deo.html
@@thorstenmatadoerle8546 Thank you, this is one of my favorite song ever and I never heard about Voctave... I literally cry... Sometimes I found the vocalist to loud comparing to Mark, but after all, I prefer Voctave version... Just wow! The long note of Mark and the soprano girl is just insane! Thank you!
@@XxKidnoffxX Voctave is a rabbithole everybody should fall down at some point. And yes, Kate (that really high, crystal clear soprano) is insane. They all are really, really good and many of them have been, or are still, members of the Voices of Liberty in Epcot Disney World in Florida, which is their main job.
I had the pleasure of working with Kirstin for a friend of mine's Broadway Unlocked charity, live Google broadcast a few years back, on a song called Say The Word by Brian Loudermilk & Kate Kerrigan. We just met each other ran through the song once, she went for a break and warmed up and we did it live. She's so nice and what a voice!! Had a great time. It's on You Tube, Elizabeth.
Please react to the VOCTAVE version of Mary Did You Know sung with Mark Lowrey who wrote the lyrics to the song. It is AMAZING ! ! ! Love all your reactions, so informative , I have learned a lot. Keep up the good work.
@@freestylerSE Cant really say that. Voctave has 6 more members than Pentatonix does soo ofc they are going to sound fuller. Pentatonix did this with 5 people.
I love that "Woosh" at the end, how it stopped the music. It was great to hear Kevin, what a treat! I had 7 years of Choral vocal training (40+ years ago) by whom I consider THE best coach I could have had! I had a very close relationship with her since I had the highest 1st Soprano voice and the most powerful voice in our 46 person choir and she groomed that in me. We spent many hours just the 2 of us. I had a 2 octave voice range. You remind me so much of her! Your enthusiasm, knowledge and love of music brings back so many wonderful memories of her for me. I feel as if I'm back in my favorite class, with my favorite teacher, and still learning!! THANK YOU so much for that!! I had many Acapella solos in Choral Concerts plus in State and National contests and still love it. Pentatonix is my favorite group for that.
I love, love, love your enthusiasm and delight as you're analyzing this song! Thank you for doing this for us. Please keep this up, especially with more Pentatonix songs. Thanks!!! 💝💝💝💝
It's always fun to watch the expressions of voice coaches and professional singers when they listen to Pentatonix. They're so good. The finest a cappella group I've ever heard.
Elizabeth, I am in love with your reactions!! Great choice of song, by the way! This song was my introduction to Pentatonix years ago, and started my obsession with them and their insane talent.
Your delight in the performance is delightful, and catching. It's as much fun watching the delight on your face and in your expressions as it is listening to the performance!
You should react to Voctave version off (Mary,Did You Know)Their voices is so angelic!!.also,their lead singer is the real singer and songwritter off this song!! Check it out!!!
I like Voctave's version, but you are wrong. The song was written by Mark Lowry in 1984, the music was written by Buddy Greene in 1991, and it was originally recorded by Michael English in 1991. Now of these people are members of Voctave.
I believe they are referring to the video they did WITH Mark Lowery as the soloist. He isn’t a member of the group but performed with them and it is truly special.
This is by far my favorite Pentatonix song... and shows their versatility. Thanks for the reaction... I'm sure that's what my face looked like the first time I heard it. ;-)
I think the impact of Kevin's sudden, sweet, clear little solo line was amazing. I was really looking forward to seeing you react to that. When you're used to his expert percussion and expect that to be his sole contribution, it really floors you to hear that pure, heartfelt tone come out of him from nowhere. This is the best version of this song.
Wonderful reaction. You always give a very detailed view of the song you are listening to which I appreciate. (The retired teacher is still learning from you.) You also show your reactions through your expressions which is also fun to watch.
Pentatonix is one of my favorite groups and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and talking to Kevin when the group was in Louisville, Kentucky two years ago.
It's such an incredibly impressive performance from a technical standpoint, and I'm sure a professional like Elizabeth will appreciate their expertise.
This is one of my favorite PTX Christmas songs, and if I remember correctly this was Kevin's premiere as a singer with the group. He had been working on his voice but hadn't been comfortable enough until this recording.
I have watched a number of reaction videos but I find yours outstanding. I have loved music all of my life but you still manage to teach me so much with your detailing of specific aspects and highlights of the performance. Fabulous work pointing out the nuances of the performance by my favorite group.
I'm really glad I subbed to you, you're one of my favorite music TEACHERS on UA-cam, your excitement for the subject is palpable and you teach with such care for both the subject and your audience, so thank you for these!! And I LOVE this reaction and this song!!
Please do some Voctave! Their Christmas music is fantastic! O Holy Night, Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Mary Did You Know, and O Come/First Noel/I Wonder are all fantastic!
I think their version of _O Come, All Ye Faithful_ is my current favorite Christmas song... Gotta love it when a singer holds a note so long his face starts twitching! haha. ua-cam.com/video/CljN1YIxHiI/v-deo.html
I absolutely love your enthusiasm,Kirsty is a beautiful young Lady with a voice out of this world.Pentatonix is an amazing group,I've seen a lot of their music,outstanding.Elizabeth keep up the great reactions.
I asked for this. Thank you. I knew you’d like it. I love how into music you are. You have such a great physical reaction to good music. It’s easy to see that you love music.
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Absolutely delightful; both the vocal presentation and the wonderful analysis. I just love your beautifully expressive face, lovely lady. Thank you very much for this great session 🤗🤩🙏👼
It honestly wouldn't surprise me if they didn't double the voices during those "thick sounding" moments. Avi's bass makes those 5 voices like a full wall of sound when they harmonize. Its remarkable.
That whoosh is one of Kevin's standard tricks. It sounds like a reverse cymbal crash and often integrates right into a bass drum kick. I really do enjoy how much you still enjoy the music even while analyzing it.
I love your reactions!! I love this song - and I agree with you, this is probably my favorite version of this song too. Have you heard/reacted to Home Free singing "Do you hear what I hear"?
I think Pentatonix is a master of building their songs in the arrangement so that they take us on a journey with a climax at the end. This especially stands out when you listen to other a capella groups' renditions of the same songs.
They do a cool version of "you're a mean one mr grinch" where Matt the new bass guy sings it. They don't go to far off the original but a really fun tune.
My son is a senior in high school and is a musical theatre specialist and vocalist. He recently was accepted to the Manhattan School of Music and is awaiting audition results from multiple other schools, and he loves to watch you and apply your notes to his own growth as a musician. So thank you!!
I really think she needs to go down the Voctave rabbit hole. To me Voctave raises the bar to a completely different level of vocal quality that I have never heard in any other group. Also, for all you PTX fans, Kirstin did another song with Voctave on their latest album. Show Yourself from Frozen 2. Its on UA-cam, but doesn't have a video yet.
@@dougreed7641 I can't say Voctave is better than PTX, because the two do such different styles of music. For one thing, while PTX's music has always starred the bass and rhythm (even when they're not there, because when that happens you're always waiting for them to come back), Voctave's music, at least when it's at its best, stars Kate Lott as a monster freak of nature. But yes, Mark Lowry's collab with Voctave is probably the best rendering of the song I've heard. When I first heard it, I thought the climax ("the praises of the Lamb") was a little hokey and overdone; but now it's my favorite part.
@@dnwiebe Voctave has a lot more stars than just Kate. Every member of the group has outstanding musical ability. If you dig into their music, you will find different songs featuring different members of the group (I personally like Ashley's rendition of How Far Ill Go, and Once Upon A December from their christmas waltzes medley). Their Disney Princesses Medley will give you a good introduction to the women, and the Disney Hero's and Villains Medley from their new album (No video yet, but it is on youtube) will introduce you to the Men (except J. C and Tony who left the group earlier this year). Every one of them is an outstanding soloist, with freakishly good ability to blend into perfect harmonies, and each one of them has unique strengths. I also think that many people don't give Jamey Ray enough credit for doing all of their arrangements, which are unbelievably good. Their style is different from PTX, but the quality of what they do is impeccable. Every single vocal coach who reacts to Voctave is shocked by the quality of what they hear.
Hey Elizabeth 👋! I’m now thinking that when you talk about the whooshes at about 12:00 that it was inward whoosh, outward whoosh, inward whoosh, outward whoosh. At least, that’s what would make the most sense with breathing, and if I was a beatboxer it’s probably what I would do.
I counter with this one (watch for about 40 seconds to get the full reaction): ua-cam.com/video/hT31aomJhhQ/v-deo.html Elizabeths videos are full of these moments, though, so it's hard to single one out as "the best". :)
They are all spectacular and as you say Mitch just has that stunning pure tone that destroys you. Even doing daft fun stuff like the superfruit cover of Defying Gravity or the Hip Hop Goes Broadway short medleys he sneaks in truly epic beautiful moments that even has Scott closing his eyes and savouring it (I'm waay up, I feel blessed) . Have you seen Kevin's solo work? Well worth checking out if you havent, he records as KO, and it's beautiful watching him build up the tracks from nothing, looping it all round and effectively mixing the song live. My favourite is probably the cover of Sign of the TImes, but Down tends to be the one a lot of folks start with, you get Cello, beatboxing, improvised loops, piano, singing, playing pads and mixing all the sounds up on the fly....he's spectacular.
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Hey! You mentioned that may be your favorite cover of “Mary, Did you know?” :) I think you should check out this version too: ua-cam.com/video/iXztt14uFXw/v-deo.html
It’s in Polish, but there are English subtitles.
Fun fact, Avi actually gave Kevin voice lessons to build up his confidence singing with the group. And Avi is one of the founders of "Acapella Academy"
Avi is amazing
Really? i hadn't heard that, bit weird though since Kevin is the one of them with the most actual training in Music, he's actually a classically schooled Musician that Graduated from Yale School of Music, in fact Kevin is the one with not only the most training, but also the most musical experience.
@@Ghelasin Kevin never took voice lessons in school. He learned music theory, and instruments. Avi Majored in Opera and Choral Studies. Basically, Kevin is the band coach, and Avi is the Choir director.
fun fact avi used ptx and is a scumbag :)
@@jennifersprague8585 oh go away
"That sleeping child you're holding is the Great I Am".
I can't help it. Tears.
Did she not get it?? He is the. Great I AM...He is God in the flesh..p
And Mitch singing that line and holding it forever!
@@paulamarsh2501 - Of course Mary "got it". The song is a rhetorical question with great theology.
Great theology in that line. I love it.
I've heard that the words that get translated into "I am that I am" also mean existence. God is existence. He is life itself.
Your expressions are priceless..Your expertise is unmatched. Thank you for always posting.
Thank you!
@@TheCharismaticVoice You're very welcome.. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's..
@@TheCharismaticVoice I just found you today. You are adorable. I'm addicted to videos now. It's so enjoyable watching someone really break down all these different groups and sounds.
agreed
@@TheCharismaticVoice Please, please, PLEASE react to Mary Did You Know by Vocative & Mark Lowry. I LOVE PTX and would never take anything away from them but this version has it's own absolutely amazing parts. - ua-cam.com/video/uaRpeMT1tjQ/v-deo.html
I've seen them perform live, they actually are that good without any additional production work. I was at the Arco Arena i San Jose, CA. They asked the audience to be quiet, killed all the mikes and lights, lit one candle and did "Light in the Hallway". Their voices filled the arena and literally echoed off the walls and resonated everywhere. It was like the world held it's breath and then angels sang. Words don't do it justice.
That will always be my favorite song by them, and one of the most magical moments I've every witnessed in a live performance.
The light has a microphone in it to be fair. But your point stands
@@austinmoulton490 they indicated they turned the mike off for that one song and it sounded like they had. The acoustics changed enough that I suspect they honestly did kill it for the song itself and just used the mike for talking beforehand to ask people to be quiet.
@@allisongomez7263 tragically, 4 people’s voices simply do not have the power to fill an arena without all of the bodies in the room absorbing it.
I don’t suspect that they used the microphone for anything more than a slight bump to volume. It certainly didn’t have any effects on it.
If they did in fact have the mic off, I would be in disbelief. They did the same thing in the American Airlines center and there is simply no way they weren’t assisted with their volume
@@austinmoulton490 As Elizabeth would tell you, an opera singers regularly sing for 4000 people with no assistance. If they were that strong, I can imagine four such voices in good unison singing for an arena.
@@austinmoulton490 Research amphitheaters, and the sound wave science behind them. It is absolutely possible. Also check out another cool sound wave phenomenon called whispering galleries. You can stand extremely far apart, whisper in to a corner, and someone catty corner from you will hear you. The globe theater where Shakespeare held his plays in the Elizabethan era, late 16th century. So yes, absolutely a handful of people can be heard without technology. Theater, music, and sound design are something humans have been exploring how to create since the dawn of civilization. Hope that helps.
This group is blessed with 'pairs' of singers who can cover each other's vocal ranges, thus allowing all the things you mentioned. Avi can do a fairly high baritone if needed, but can drop and break speakers. Scott is a baritone, but has about a four octave range, so he can blend/cover with most of the others. Kirstin is a golden voiced Metzo, who can put incredible power into her voice. Mitch is, well, Mitch. who can do a great tenor voice when needed, but otherwise we don't know the TOP of his vocal range. And Kevin is the 'beat-boxer's Beatboxer', plays cello and sax, and has a beautiful tenor voice that melts your heart. And all combined with incredible arranging and video skills, and a 'group thinking' that has them all working to be better together than they are individually!
I love the "Mitch is, well, Mitch." - as abstract as it sounds, that is so spot on. esp. with their fresh 90 dance medley he really starts going towards a synthetic existence. :D
Well said.
YA! What he said
@@AkiSan0 Mitch has an extraordinary quality to his voice which I can’t describe.
There are people who listen to music and people who feel music. A "feeler" can easily spot another "feeler" and you feel music deeply! Great review.
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Mitch has one of the most incredible voices I have ever heard. A few years ago I saw an interview with Pentatonix and they were asked who was the best singer in the group and everyone pointed at Mitch.
KIND AND TRUE. ALL ARE EXTRA ORDINARILY GIFTED. NOT JUST TALENTED , BUT GIFTED. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE, AND WE CAN HEAR IT.
The "reverse whoosh" is actually Avi, he took part in the vocal percussion at times, you'll notice his bass voice doesn't exist during those parts. 😊
He did the same thing in the Daft Punk medley too I think.
I’m not sure if I’m 100% correct but I don’t think Avi did it there. There’s actually bass line too if you use a headphone. His bass line is hitting every first and third beat along with Kevin’s drum hit which makes it blends incredibly well. Also in live performances Kevin did all these percussions too so I think it’s just Kevin.
@@lindamorris3149 Maybe also that Japanese song where Kirsten sings alto. I can’t remember the name of it; but toward the beginning Avi and Kevin do a couple of those dead-stop-but-nope-here-we-go-again maneuvers.
@@dnwiebe Wasn't that their Perfume medley?
@@lindamorris3149 No, I looked it up. It was their cover of Rather Be. Kirsten’s a natural soprano-like almost every other woman on the planet-but as long as she doesn’t have to project, she can still make a meal of an alto part, and the result is quite pleasing, I think.
No, she’s no Karen Carpenter, but then nobody is.
This is one of my favorites by PTX. it's a venture into sublime music. the first time I heard it a cried.. and it always brings tears.
Mine too!
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I love how pure and happy your reactions are. You can't fake that joy.
This song, no matter how many times I listen to it, gives me chills.
I recommend you their live version of "Silent Night". You won't be disappointed by the singing nor the arrangement. Thank you!
This is my favorite Xmas song they do.
Their arrangement of Silent Night is my absolute FAVORITE. It’s soooo gorgeous!!
@@ankhgirl3 I agree. The whole performance it's almost magical.
I reccomend ALL of thier songs. 😁
It is so fun to watch you get all nerdy about music!!😂
This was my first pentatonix song so it holds a special place in my heart; I was very happy and excited to see it here
I love your reaction and analysis videos, especially for Pentatonix. I am not very knowledgeable about music but I do know what I like, not so much why I like it. Watching your videos really gives me an understanding of why certain songs affect me in certain ways. I thank you for increasing my understanding about music. Pentatonix released an official video of "Amazing Grace" about a month ago. It's a song that everyone has heard dozens of times by dozens of different singers but I think the PTX version is the best I've heard. I would love to see your reaction and analysis.
FYI - in your comments to "Marry, Did You Know" you mentioned multitracking which reminded me of another reaction video I watched recently. It was a reaction to the PTX "Hallelujah". from the "chrisruppofficial" channel. He is a Music Producer and a former member of Home Free and friends with Pentatonix. He also mentioned multitracking but also made a comment that Pentatonix intentionally tries to keep enhancements like that to a minimum so their live performances would sound as close to the official recordings as possible. Minimum does not mean never so I rake that with a grain of salt.
I am a Pentatonix fan and as a new subscriber to your channel I would love to see more Pentatonix reactions and analysis from you. There are so many really good ones that I like that it's hard to select just a few but I would start off with: "The Sound of Silence", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Daft Punk" (Grammy winner), "The Wizard of Ahhs ft. Pentatonix" (by Todrick Hall Productions) and the before mentioned "Amazing Grace"
Thanks again for your great reaction and analysis.
In a podcast interview with Ben Bram, he also mentions that he usually triple-tracks the vocals. I didn't know what he really meant until I see Chris Rupp explains that the triple tracks are to fill the left, right, and center tracks.
This video was really the first Pentatonix video where we got to hear Kevin's beautiful voice. The man is an all around threat musically.
You always have the best thumbnails capturing the perfect expression. LOL
I love Pentatonix and Mary Did You Know. I also love Voctave and their version of Mary Did You Know with Mark Lowry (the writer of the song). I would love for you to review their version as well! Hope all is well and you have a great Holiday Season.
I was thinking exactly the same .. another approach than with Pentatonix and both absolutely worth to be explored and closely been listened to. ua-cam.com/video/uaRpeMT1tjQ/v-deo.html
@@thorstenmatadoerle8546 Thank you, this is one of my favorite song ever and I never heard about Voctave... I literally cry... Sometimes I found the vocalist to loud comparing to Mark, but after all, I prefer Voctave version... Just wow! The long note of Mark and the soprano girl is just insane! Thank you!
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@@XxKidnoffxX Voctave is a rabbithole everybody should fall down at some point. And yes, Kate (that really high, crystal clear soprano) is insane. They all are really, really good and many of them have been, or are still, members of the Voices of Liberty in Epcot Disney World in Florida, which is their main job.
Yes you absolutely should do Voctave’s version of this song. So good
The sounds, voices and quality of singing is really good but for me this song is all about the lyrics themselves. Wow!
One of the most beautiful people i have ever seen, both on the inside and outside
The Sound of Silence - Pentatonix
I had the pleasure of working with Kirstin for a friend of mine's Broadway Unlocked charity, live Google broadcast a few years back, on a song called Say The Word by Brian Loudermilk & Kate Kerrigan. We just met each other ran through the song once, she went for a break and warmed up and we did it live. She's so nice and what a voice!! Had a great time. It's on You Tube, Elizabeth.
My favorite “Mary did you know” too!!
I am definitely a feeler. Songs and groups who sing with love resounds in my soul. I love that.
Please react to the VOCTAVE version of Mary Did You Know sung with Mark Lowrey who wrote the lyrics to the song. It is AMAZING ! ! ! Love all your reactions, so informative , I have learned a lot. Keep up the good work.
I actually like Voctave's version just a bit better.
@@georgefry5334 Not Just a bit... ITS on another lvl or Musical finess
@@freestylerSE Cant really say that. Voctave has 6 more members than Pentatonix does soo ofc they are going to sound fuller. Pentatonix did this with 5 people.
It’s beautiful!
Voctave is the definitive version. Noone else can hope to reach those heights, not PTX, not even Home Free
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and one of the most beautiful arrangements I have ever heard.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Their attention to dynamics is excellent! The swells and decrescendos are a major feature of the song. Wonderful interpretation and arrangement!
I love that "Woosh" at the end, how it stopped the music. It was great to hear Kevin, what a treat! I had 7 years of Choral vocal training (40+ years ago) by whom I consider THE best coach I could have had! I had a very close relationship with her since I had the highest 1st Soprano voice and the most powerful voice in our 46 person choir and she groomed that in me. We spent many hours just the 2 of us. I had a 2 octave voice range. You remind me so much of her! Your enthusiasm, knowledge and love of music brings back so many wonderful memories of her for me. I feel as if I'm back in my favorite class, with my favorite teacher, and still learning!! THANK YOU so much for that!! I had many Acapella solos in Choral Concerts plus in State and National contests and still love it. Pentatonix is my favorite group for that.
The unfiltered excitement you express is so pure. It's what drew me to your videos and keeps me coming back!
This is the first time I've ever heard this accapella or song, thank you, love this group, your knowledge and joy,
They do sing some parts backwards in Run To You, an original of theirs. It's worth checking out.
I love, love, love your enthusiasm and delight as you're analyzing this song! Thank you for doing this for us. Please keep this up, especially with more Pentatonix songs. Thanks!!! 💝💝💝💝
You know you've done good when you have the definitive version of a song.
It's always fun to watch the expressions of voice coaches and professional singers when they listen to Pentatonix. They're so good. The finest a cappella group I've ever heard.
Love your reactions and breakdowns of the videos. I can't wait for this one!!
When I hear that song it gives me chills. Great song.
This has been one of my favorite Christian songs since the 90's, but this version gave me major goosebumps.
Pentatonix “amazing grace” !! X
Elizabeth, I am in love with your reactions!! Great choice of song, by the way! This song was my introduction to Pentatonix years ago, and started my obsession with them and their insane talent.
Your delight in the performance is delightful, and catching. It's as much fun watching the delight on your face and in your expressions as it is listening to the performance!
From "wall of sound" to "sotto voce" is kind of a PTX trademark by now. They do it so effectively. And often.
THEY JUST KEPT GIVING ME MORE WHOOSH
You should react to Voctave version off (Mary,Did You Know)Their voices is so angelic!!.also,their lead singer is the real singer and songwritter off this song!! Check it out!!!
Yeah, I've seen that one. It is real good. But I like PTX's version better.
I like Voctave's version, but you are wrong. The song was written by Mark Lowry in 1984, the music was written by Buddy Greene in 1991, and it was originally recorded by Michael English in 1991. Now of these people are members of Voctave.
I believe they are referring to the video they did WITH Mark Lowery as the soloist. He isn’t a member of the group but performed with them and it is truly special.
Yes! I love Pentatonix but Voctave's covers of "Mary Did You Know" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" are the most amazing covers of these songs.
I totally agree with you. This version has more views by orders of magnitude but you never know if YT is screwing with the numbers.
This is by far my favorite Pentatonix song... and shows their versatility. Thanks for the reaction... I'm sure that's what my face looked like the first time I heard it. ;-)
I am a massive fan of Avi Kaplan and his bass! Would love to see you do a reaction to his new solo stuff!
Absolutely, especially "Change On The Rise". Just beautiful...
Full Moon would be a great one for her😀
I think the impact of Kevin's sudden, sweet, clear little solo line was amazing. I was really looking forward to seeing you react to that. When you're used to his expert percussion and expect that to be his sole contribution, it really floors you to hear that pure, heartfelt tone come out of him from nowhere. This is the best version of this song.
his voice is so pure and innocent, truly an angel
You should definitely react to their song “Carol of the Bells”. Mitch and Avi blend so well together and Avis voice is so powerful in that song.
This lady is such a joy to watch enjoying music
Wonderful reaction. You always give a very detailed view of the song you are listening to which I appreciate. (The retired teacher is still learning from you.) You also show your reactions through your expressions which is also fun to watch.
Hah! Well, I'm still learning every day too. ;-)
Pentatonix is one of my favorite groups and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and talking to Kevin when the group was in Louisville, Kentucky two years ago.
You should do the voctave version with mark lowrey, who actually wrote this. hands down one of the best
Also a wonderful version.
It's such an incredibly impressive performance from a technical standpoint, and I'm sure a professional like Elizabeth will appreciate their expertise.
I second this. I actually think that I prefer that one. Then again, Voctave has a LOT of really good christmas songs.
Your love for voices reminds me of my daughters excitement for bands and percussions. She has similar expressions
This is one of my favorite PTX Christmas songs, and if I remember correctly this was Kevin's premiere as a singer with the group. He had been working on his voice but hadn't been comfortable enough until this recording.
I have watched a number of reaction videos but I find yours outstanding. I have loved music all of my life but you still manage to teach me so much with your detailing of specific aspects and highlights of the performance. Fabulous work pointing out the nuances of the performance by my favorite group.
My favourite part of this video is your reaction to Kevin's solo. Like yeah, I can relate.
Ooo’s are like a scent trail that catches your nose making you curious to find the source. Love this song.
I love Christmas Songs. 🎄The live Version of ' Silent Night' by Pentatonix is really beautiful too. Greetings from Germany
I really wish she'll react to that one, It's mesmerising!
I've seen them in person and their sound is just as full and rich in person.
I'm really glad I subbed to you, you're one of my favorite music TEACHERS on UA-cam, your excitement for the subject is palpable and you teach with such care for both the subject and your audience, so thank you for these!! And I LOVE this reaction and this song!!
You are incredible. Just to watch how the music moves you is amazing.
Please do some Voctave! Their Christmas music is fantastic! O Holy Night, Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Mary Did You Know, and O Come/First Noel/I Wonder are all fantastic!
I think their version of _O Come, All Ye Faithful_ is my current favorite Christmas song...
Gotta love it when a singer holds a note so long his face starts twitching! haha.
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Don't forget Carol of the bells of Notre Dame!
I absolutely love your enthusiasm,Kirsty is a beautiful young Lady with a voice out of this world.Pentatonix is an amazing group,I've seen a lot of their music,outstanding.Elizabeth keep up the great reactions.
I asked for this. Thank you. I knew you’d like it.
I love how into music you are. You have such a great physical reaction to good music. It’s easy to see that you love music.
they murdered this song, damn. i get chills every time I hear it
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You need to go see them in person! There is no additional anything!
Love your reaction videos:) please check out lonesome road with Tim Storms
I get goosebumps every time I listen to this song
You should check out Peter Hollens "Black is the color of my true love's hair" featuring Avi, cause it's amazing!
Absolutely delightful; both the vocal presentation and the wonderful analysis. I just love your beautifully expressive face, lovely lady. Thank you very much for this great session 🤗🤩🙏👼
You should react to their live Silent Night video in the cathedral. It's beautiful!
It really is
I have heard many renditions of this song but Pentatonix, by far, is the best.
It honestly wouldn't surprise me if they didn't double the voices during those "thick sounding" moments. Avi's bass makes those 5 voices like a full wall of sound when they harmonize. Its remarkable.
Like every time I hear this all I do is smile cry... it’s so beautiful
your face when you hear Avi sing is so accurate, the right reaction to his glorious voice
I love to watch your synaptic impulses express themselves in your eyes and facial expressions as you listen. Makes me enjoy the sounds.
David Phelps O Holy Night is a great one !
That whoosh is one of Kevin's standard tricks. It sounds like a reverse cymbal crash and often integrates right into a bass drum kick. I really do enjoy how much you still enjoy the music even while analyzing it.
I love your reactions!! I love this song - and I agree with you, this is probably my favorite version of this song too.
Have you heard/reacted to Home Free singing "Do you hear what I hear"?
I think Pentatonix is a master of building their songs in the arrangement so that they take us on a journey with a climax at the end. This especially stands out when you listen to other a capella groups' renditions of the same songs.
Omg the thumbnail for this one 😆
I know, right?!
Your joy is a beautiful thing.
They do a cool version of "you're a mean one mr grinch" where Matt the new bass guy sings it. They don't go to far off the original but a really fun tune.
i always get chills on the build up of "The Great I Am" part
Why does she remind me of my 5th grade teacher when she let us watch a movie but made us write notes at the same time
My son is a senior in high school and is a musical theatre specialist and vocalist. He recently was accepted to the Manhattan School of Music and is awaiting audition results from multiple other schools, and he loves to watch you and apply your notes to his own growth as a musician. So thank you!!
Voctave’s version of Carol of the Bells is amazing, I think you’d love it
I haven't heard Voctave's one but I love the version by Pentatonix.
I love that you get excited about the music. And I appreciate the knowledge you share. Thanks.
You should check out Voctave with Mark Lowery singing Mary Did You Know
I really think she needs to go down the Voctave rabbit hole. To me Voctave raises the bar to a completely different level of vocal quality that I have never heard in any other group. Also, for all you PTX fans, Kirstin did another song with Voctave on their latest album. Show Yourself from Frozen 2. Its on UA-cam, but doesn't have a video yet.
@@dougreed7641 I can't say Voctave is better than PTX, because the two do such different styles of music. For one thing, while PTX's music has always starred the bass and rhythm (even when they're not there, because when that happens you're always waiting for them to come back), Voctave's music, at least when it's at its best, stars Kate Lott as a monster freak of nature.
But yes, Mark Lowry's collab with Voctave is probably the best rendering of the song I've heard. When I first heard it, I thought the climax ("the praises of the Lamb") was a little hokey and overdone; but now it's my favorite part.
I concur n Cimorelli's
I thoroughly endorse the Voctave version. I like Pentatonix a lot, but Voctave's version is on another level
@@dnwiebe Voctave has a lot more stars than just Kate. Every member of the group has outstanding musical ability. If you dig into their music, you will find different songs featuring different members of the group (I personally like Ashley's rendition of How Far Ill Go, and Once Upon A December from their christmas waltzes medley). Their Disney Princesses Medley will give you a good introduction to the women, and the Disney Hero's and Villains Medley from their new album (No video yet, but it is on youtube) will introduce you to the Men (except J. C and Tony who left the group earlier this year). Every one of them is an outstanding soloist, with freakishly good ability to blend into perfect harmonies, and each one of them has unique strengths. I also think that many people don't give Jamey Ray enough credit for doing all of their arrangements, which are unbelievably good.
Their style is different from PTX, but the quality of what they do is impeccable. Every single vocal coach who reacts to Voctave is shocked by the quality of what they hear.
Lol her expression is so cute & sweet. Such a sweet lady she is. Love her positive feedback on the song💙
For PTX Christmas songs I'd recommend Silent Night, from the same era and recorded live in a church.
One of my favorite songs from them that’s always stuck in my head is love again
I wish everyone could feel the power of sound the way your expressions show how you experience sound.
Hey Elizabeth 👋! I’m now thinking that when you talk about the whooshes at about 12:00 that it was inward whoosh, outward whoosh, inward whoosh, outward whoosh. At least, that’s what would make the most sense with breathing, and if I was a beatboxer it’s probably what I would do.
Yes! Kevin has a quite somewhere saying he never wastes a breath! Always using it somewhere
Wonderful, wonderful reaction. Loved all the details. And, you are absolutely right, the best version of this carol ever. I get shivers every time.
Notice the "Halo" effect from the mouth of the cave around Kirstin when she was singing "Mary did you know..."?
I cry every time I watch this. I can't help it.
8:36 - most adorable reaction on UA-cam to date.
I counter with this one (watch for about 40 seconds to get the full reaction):
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Elizabeths videos are full of these moments, though, so it's hard to single one out as "the best". :)
The look of joy and enthusiasm on your face is absolutely amazing. I love your reactions keep it up.
Elizabeth getting distracted by shiny objects (the whoosh sound effect) 😂😂😂😂
It's such a problem! Don't leave me buzzed in Vegas...
@@TheCharismaticVoice Anarchy!
They are all spectacular and as you say Mitch just has that stunning pure tone that destroys you. Even doing daft fun stuff like the superfruit cover of Defying Gravity or the Hip Hop Goes Broadway short medleys he sneaks in truly epic beautiful moments that even has Scott closing his eyes and savouring it (I'm waay up, I feel blessed) .
Have you seen Kevin's solo work? Well worth checking out if you havent, he records as KO, and it's beautiful watching him build up the tracks from nothing, looping it all round and effectively mixing the song live. My favourite is probably the cover of Sign of the TImes, but Down tends to be the one a lot of folks start with, you get Cello, beatboxing, improvised loops, piano, singing, playing pads and mixing all the sounds up on the fly....he's spectacular.