Kevin arranged it to honor his parents. His father is from Nigeria and his mother is from Grenada. So, yes, an African feel. One of my all-time favorite versions of this song!!
When my daughter was in primary school her class did this version at the school christmas assembly never thought I would hear a PTX song in an Australian school everyone loved it.👍
@Coping_Skillz seeing them in concert with my daughter was dream come true it was actually their very first time in western Australia and scott apologised for being late in coming to my lovely state I found that hilarious.
Avi and Kevin arranged this in honor of Kevin's parents. Kevins father is from Nigerian and his father is from Grenada. Those two gave it a combination African and Island sound. By far, they were the two strongest musicians in PTX. There is a song Avi had written and wanted Kevin to paly his cello in the piece. Avi walked in to a waiting Kevin. Kevin had not heard the song and had assumed he would be writing his arrangement for the song but Avi immediately handed Kevin the cello score he had written for Kevin. They were each others best friend while Avi was in the group. Kevin had been raised 7th day Adventist and Avi was raised knowing he was a Jew, but not as a Synagogue attendee. Avi's mother was raised Christian and his father is now Messianic. No clue if Avi has any religious followings. Here is the song Avi and Kevin did together. Avi Kaplan Fields and Pier (Kaplan) ua-cam.com/video/0a-IsmrwyaQ/v-deo.html Avi was still very emotionally broken here and wrote a lot of songs about healing.
Avi is a basso profundo-trained singer, having been an opera/classical voice major in college before PTX. He'd actually been offered a position as bass with the Los Angeles Opera when he was recruited into PTX. And now, as an independent solo artist, he's been flexing his wide range in a number of genres. For an example of his bass now, check out the studio version of his original "Chains".
Just an FYI, if you have listened to Pentatonix's version of Hallelujah, when Avi sings Scott actually does the bass part. From what I understand, Avi taught him how to sing bass so they could perform that song and keep the bass going smoothly.
This video will definitely put u in a Christmas mood. Matt, the youngest in the group is just entering his thirties, the age when bases mature. He has adifferent type of base that sounds like a base guitar. Check out Deck the Halls. Or the classic The Prayer
To answer your question about Matt...he can get quite low, especially now that he is a little older than when he started. However, Avi is in a class by himself. He has been known to blow out speaker systems, especially in the early days. PTX started to walk with their own!
Matt isn’t quite as low but his warm buttery bass, vocal range, and showmanship make up for it. There are some things that Avi can and Matt can’t do. However, the reverse is true also. They are both great but different.
Dude!! You are so spot on in your analysis. It was African influenced. Avi and Kevin came up with this arrangement. The talent in this band is unbelievable. They each got triple the talent from anyone else. Dude, you are amazing! Such a good reactor. I'm glad you started doing this. You are so good at it. 😊 I can't wait for the next one! As you have probably figured out, all of the songs from PTX are fantastic. Not a bad one to be found. Hope you are doing well. Sending you love from Texas!!❤❤❤
People are born with a natural speaking / singing range but with training that range can be developed and expanded. In college Avi chose to train his lower bass range to become a voice class called basso profundo. It's not a range much in demand these days for popular music; the popularity of boy bands has led to a demand for higher male voices. But Avi was evidently aiming for a career in opera. Matt also has a voice degree, but chose to develop his higher bass range AKA baritone, and sing in a pop / Broadway style, probably with the plan to be a church singer. But it seems to me Matt has been working on developing his lower bass range since he joined PTX; his lower notes seem stronger than when he first joined the group.
If this doesn’t make all ye faithful come to Bethlehem, then nothing will. Upgrade for sure- it never gets old. ❤💚 Hark the Herald Angels Sing is another “oldie” that’s full of surprises after PTX gets ahold of it.
*Exactly* how low can Avi go? I don't know. I just know that several times his low notes have accidentally blown out speakers. It got to the point where #Pentatonix had to buy a more durable high end (low end?, um, high end low bass) speaker system to travel with so they didn't endanger venues' speaker systems. I recommend listening to Home Fry's rendition of "Ring of Fire," featuring Avi Kaplan. Avi and Tim Faust together sound *just* like Johnny Cash.
No, Matt is not a basso profundo, like Avi. Given the way his range has been growing lately, though, I wouldn't be surprised if that changes some time in the next few years. Avi's voice is dramatic. It hits you hard, every time. Someone has said that Avi's voice is like whiskey, neat, next to a bonfire. And Matt's voice is more like a warm sweater, straight out of the dryer, with a purring cat and some really *good* chocolate.
Kevin arranged it to honor his parents. His father is from Nigeria and his mother is from Grenada. So, yes, an African feel. One of my all-time favorite versions of this song!!
I love the African/Caribbean/Gospel vibe with their arrangement. A truly joyful version of the song.
Can you imagine Christmas carolers singing this arrangement? You'd end up with a spontaneous block party.
Avi has been known to blow speakers with his low notes😊
The most joyful version of this song you'll ever hear...my favorite!
When my daughter was in primary school her class did this version at the school christmas assembly never thought I would hear a PTX song in an Australian school everyone loved it.👍
Very cool! Thank you for sharing such a cute story! I’m sure it was just lovely!
@Coping_Skillz seeing them in concert with my daughter was dream come true it was actually their very first time in western Australia and scott apologised for being late in coming to my lovely state I found that hilarious.
This is the most joyous version of this song that I've ever heard. IMHO this is how it should be sung; make a joyful noise indeed.
First Noel is another stunner ❤
Coming tomorrow!!!
One of my top 10 PTX songs holiday and regular songs ❤❤❤❤❤
My favorite version of this song!
My favorite ptx song still after all these years. Its their best.
This is my favorite. So uplifting version with African vibes. Greetings from Finland.
Avi and Kevin arranged this in honor of Kevin's parents.
Kevins father is from Nigerian and his father is from Grenada.
Those two gave it a combination African and Island sound.
By far, they were the two strongest musicians in PTX.
There is a song Avi had written and wanted Kevin to paly his cello in the piece.
Avi walked in to a waiting Kevin. Kevin had not heard the song and had assumed he
would be writing his arrangement for the song but Avi immediately handed Kevin the cello score he had written for Kevin. They were each others best friend while Avi was in the group.
Kevin had been raised 7th day Adventist and Avi was raised knowing he was a Jew, but
not as a Synagogue attendee. Avi's mother was raised Christian and his father is now Messianic. No clue if Avi has any religious followings.
Here is the song Avi and Kevin did together.
Avi Kaplan
Fields and Pier (Kaplan)
ua-cam.com/video/0a-IsmrwyaQ/v-deo.html
Avi was still very emotionally broken here and wrote a lot of songs about healing.
Avi is a basso profundo-trained singer, having been an opera/classical voice major in college before PTX. He'd actually been offered a position as bass with the Los Angeles Opera when he was recruited into PTX. And now, as an independent solo artist, he's been flexing his wide range in a number of genres. For an example of his bass now, check out the studio version of his original "Chains".
My all time favorite version of this beautiful Christmas Carol! It's so joyous! ❤️
Just an FYI, if you have listened to Pentatonix's version of Hallelujah, when Avi sings Scott actually does the bass part. From what I understand, Avi taught him how to sing bass so they could perform that song and keep the bass going smoothly.
It's easily a "boppy" tune if one categorizes the song as a song of celebration. Thanks for the reaction.
My all time favorite version of this classic ❤
Thank you for this reaction. I've always loved their remake of this very old Christmas carol.
This is the way it should sound. Thank you for reacting. You have beautiful mesmerizing eyes. A Merry Christmas to you and yours!
My favorite version but that is PTX. Everytime I hear the PTX version of any song, I feel it's better than the original.❤❤❤❤
This video will definitely put u in a Christmas mood. Matt, the youngest in the group is just entering his thirties, the age when bases mature. He has adifferent type of base that sounds like a base guitar.
Check out Deck the Halls. Or the classic The Prayer
Best version ever!!! So joyful!!
The most joyous song ever!!!
To answer your question about Matt...he can get quite low, especially now that he is a little older than when he started. However, Avi is in a class by himself. He has been known to blow out speaker systems, especially in the early days. PTX started to walk with their own!
🔥♥️🔥 just beautiful!
Matt isn’t quite as low but his warm buttery bass, vocal range, and showmanship make up for it. There are some things that Avi can and Matt can’t do. However, the reverse is true also. They are both great but different.
Dude!! You are so spot on in your analysis. It was African influenced. Avi and Kevin came up with this arrangement. The talent in this band is unbelievable. They each got triple the talent from anyone else.
Dude, you are amazing! Such a good reactor. I'm glad you started doing this. You are so good at it. 😊
I can't wait for the next one! As you have probably figured out, all of the songs from PTX are fantastic. Not a bad one to be found.
Hope you are doing well. Sending you love from Texas!!❤❤❤
Thanks for your reaction. I love this one! It is so joyful and upbeat.
People are born with a natural speaking / singing range but with training that range can be developed and expanded. In college Avi chose to train his lower bass range to become a voice class called basso profundo. It's not a range much in demand these days for popular music; the popularity of boy bands has led to a demand for higher male voices. But Avi was evidently aiming for a career in opera. Matt also has a voice degree, but chose to develop his higher bass range AKA baritone, and sing in a pop / Broadway style, probably with the plan to be a church singer. But it seems to me Matt has been working on developing his lower bass range since he joined PTX; his lower notes seem stronger than when he first joined the group.
Are you ready for this!?! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
I love this version of this song! Your reactions are so much fun!❤❤❤. Looking forward to the rest of the PTX Christmas songs you have recorded.
Love your Santa hat......so cool.
If this doesn’t make all ye faithful come to Bethlehem, then nothing will.
Upgrade for sure- it never gets old. ❤💚 Hark the Herald Angels Sing is another “oldie” that’s full of surprises after PTX gets ahold of it.
Here it comes...
They can sing every type of music you can imagine. Check out their originals.
❤️Thanks❤️
Wait for it...
Love love this. If I say it is my favorite I will have to bite my tongue. I love everything they do. Greetings from South Africa
There is a video on YT that shows Avi blowing out their speakers during a show.
Bingo... Kevin and Avi orchestrated this to pay homage to Kevin's dad, from Nigeria.
*Exactly* how low can Avi go? I don't know. I just know that several times his low notes have accidentally blown out speakers. It got to the point where #Pentatonix had to buy a more durable high end (low end?, um, high end low bass) speaker system to travel with so they didn't endanger venues' speaker systems.
I recommend listening to Home Fry's rendition of "Ring of Fire," featuring Avi Kaplan. Avi and Tim Faust together sound *just* like Johnny Cash.
No, Matt is not a basso profundo, like Avi. Given the way his range has been growing lately, though, I wouldn't be surprised if that changes some time in the next few years.
Avi's voice is dramatic. It hits you hard, every time. Someone has said that Avi's voice is like whiskey, neat, next to a bonfire. And Matt's voice is more like a warm sweater, straight out of the dryer, with a purring cat and some really *good* chocolate.
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