Mark Lowry also did an outstanding interview with Voctave's founder and arranger Jamey Ray a few years back. Jamey talks a bit about the history of Voctave. ua-cam.com/users/livedljXxUKEl9I?si=QbuC_2FW6v1995NU
Mark does the best rendition of this song. Mark also sang with David Phelps in the Gaither Vocal Band for many years. They are both fantastic singers!! I'm glad you have reacted to both of them. Check out David's "We Are The Reason" for your Christmas songs this year. Both of his daughters sing background on this song, and his sister plays the trumpet. I know you reacted to Maggie Beth, but his other daughter Callie is also a good singer. 5 little fingers is a song you would like with the girls singing with their dad. I have heard both Mark and David in person 6 times, and they both, along with the Gaither Vocal Band, are incredible. The "Nessun Dorma" song you recently did with David has Mark Lowry and the Gaither Vocal band standing behind him on stage. Really enjoy your reactions!!
As the song’s lyricist, Mark’s interpretation really lets us see how he and Buddy Green conceived of this piece. He has MS (multiple sclerosis), thus the need for him to be seated while performing, and making his two very long notes even more impressive. Voctave’s beautiful choral accompaniment gives a powerful backing when called for, while also pulling back and allowing Mark to shine. Kate Lott is the high soprano you were geeking out over. She could easily overpower the entire group with her sound, but she controls her voice so well that she can hit that note up top solidly and yet softly, particularly at the end. Looking forward to the rest of your holiday videos, Danielle!
Great reaction, Miss Danielle! You probably know by now, but Mark Lowry sang in the Gaither Vocal Band along with David Phelps. That is a huge rabbit hole to go down...
This is absolutely, hands down, the most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard! Mark brought the idea of this song along with a bunch of questions he would want to ask Mary if he could have! Buddy Green and Mark then sat down and put the song together with music and the rest of the lyrics! I can only imagine being in that room, Voctave being able to sing with the writer and Mark being able to sing with such beautiful voices! It would have been amazing for both! Thank you for doing this song, I tell people that I introduced it to, before they hear it, that it is life changing! Absolutely beautiful! Great job! Low bass Kenneth
I think that Voctave with Mark Lowry does the most heavenly version of this carol - so gorgeous. It's a special gift to have the lyricist singing what he wrote asking Mary did you know.
#Voctave - is pure vocal mastery! Hearing Mark tell the story in song that he wrote, the harmonizing of the BGVs, the layering and the dynmaics!!! Just WOW! Christmas isn't Christmas without Voctave's music included.
Mark wrote the lyrics as part of a sermon he was giving as a visiting speaker at a church. He wanted to know if you had a chance to have a cup of coffee with Mary, what you would ask? Did you have a clue as what your son would do? Many years later, as member of the Gaither Vocal Band, they were on a bus. He got together with Buddy Greene, and Buddy put music to the words! David Phelps was also a member of the group. I know you have reacted to him more than once. On David's "O, Holy Night", Mark is right behind him in the choir. Much younger, and wear a bright red shirt and jacket.
I'm not crying! Really, I'm not. Oh, who am I kidding... I totally cried. I do every time I watch this. As lovely as the other versions out the are, this one is just special. Mark's faith and conviction come through with every note. The BGV's are stunning and perfectly blended.
Ah yes. Love this version. You can just feel Mark’s passion for this song and its meaning come through. Plus, Jamie Ray’s compositions make you feel like you’re on the best roller coaster.
Yes! I am soooo glad that you have *finally* heard and reacted to this wonderful performance! For years Pentatonix version of this, my favorite Christmas song, was my favorite. Then I heard this one. First, it's just an amazing performance. Voctave is amazing as a backing choir and Mark's performance is amazing - especially that long long held note. Also, I have an emotional connection to Mark because I have enjoyed his singing and comedy for many years - you have seen his comedy, haven't you? If you haven't, you have a treat waiting for you! Loved your reaction to this. God bless you, Danielle.
Yep! Mark sings the song like no one else, because he is the original vocalist for it. More fun facts: Mark had a career as a Christian comedian, writing and singing many parody songs of early contemporary Christian music. This is one of the few serious songs he wrote during his comedian days, and it is easily his best known work now.
Home Free fan here, but this is far and above any other version of this song, acapella or instrumental, bar none. The voices help evoke the meaning of this song. Clearly, this is a meaningful song to Mark. I am brought to tears & the goosies every time I hear this song by Voctave & Mark. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Lol...I'm glad that you found out that Mark wrote this song... He originally wrote this song in 1984 but it didn't come out for years later until his friend and fellow performer in the Gaither Homecoming Friends , Buck Greene put music to Marks lyrics and this beautiful song was born... In my opinion Voctave does the best rendition of this song... I requested this sometime ago and I'm glad you finally got around to listening to it... Great reaction Danielle... Keep being awesome...!!!
I am not a religious man, but this song and Voctave's amazingness bring a tear to my eye every time... it is so beautiful. Mark Lowry's voice is perfect. Like angels singing
I've heard this like 100 times and I told myself I wasn't gonna cry, but I still did lol. The climax is just so amazing to listen to with headphones that it just melts your heart!
Mark Lowry was seated while doing this also...I believe he had MS at this time. His breath control is legendary...he used to torture the Gaither Band (he was a member for years, as lead and comedian singer) by trying to see if anyone else could hold a note as long as he could. He especially liked to challenge David Phelps. I loved their performances. Of course Kate Lott's voice is from a whole different galaxy from the rest of us!
Lots of people have done this song but no one delivers this song like Mark. Such a beautiful voice but he sings this like a sermon, not a song. He believes what he’s saying and it shows. Voctave killed it as well.
Mark Lowry wrote MARY DID YOU KNOW he and David Phelps sang together for years with the GAITHER VOCAL BAND -you need to hear David’s arrangement of this and his recent performance of O HOLY NIGHT
I think this is possibly the greatest acapella performance I've ever heard. When I saw that you have (finally!) reacted to it, I knew you couldn't handle it :)
"Mark Lowry was an amazing choice" because he wrote the song, too, hehehe...I can't imagine how hyped I'd be to be singing my song about Jesus with a group like this, I'd be a mess for days while practicing hahahahah...
Mark is the best baritone I’ve ever heard. And he’s a comedian as well. His years with the Gaither Vocal Band were amazing! Also in the Gaither Vocal Band as their high tenor was a guy named David Phelps…
Mark and david phelps were part of the Gaither Vocal Band. Had many great christian songs....southern gospel at its best...by the way, david has a live version of this from his O Holy Night a Holiday Celebration concert .
If you go back to your review of David Phelps "O holy Night" You will see Mark Lowry standing and singing directly behind David. Both are long time members of the Gaither Vocal Band.
Mark Lowry is the songwriter. Based on your comments, I'm not sure you realized that. Anyway... This song doesn't do much for me... just doesn't 'reach me.' Having said that, Jamey has created a masterpiece with his arrangement here! I'm glad you (finally) gave it a listen.
Really enjoyed your reaction. You commented about how long Mark "held that note." If you go back and listen, you'll find that Mark sang the previous phrase "the praises of the" on the same breath. That's some pretty impressive breath control for a guy with MS. And while I really love the performances of Mary, Did You Know by Home Free and Pentatonix, I believe Mark's rendition is superior. You have the song's lyricist singing and interpreting it in the manner that he intended, which is to convey an intimate conversation Mary. Keep up the good work.
Mark Lowry is the ORIGINAL lyricist that wrote Mary Did You Know.. He has a deep understanding of the song which makes it amazing to hear and as a Christian he gets the larger meaning as well.
Yes the song is amazing as is Voctave. The important point is the message in this song. It's simply the reason Christ was born into this cesspool of creatures that screwed up so horribly and had no way of being made whole with God, so he allowed his 1 and only son to make things right.
Wonderful performance, harmony and musical arrangement. There is another version that I consider the most spectacular, with an unconventional musical arrangement and a phenomenal voice : Laura Bretan / Mary did you know ? ( ua-cam.com/video/oFO10QrM_z0/v-deo.html ). Enjoy !
Hi Danielle, have you allready heard Mary did you know from Lucy Thomas and her Sister Martha (20 yo and 16)? They made a cover of it last year. It is absolute worth to HEAR AND WATCH it: ua-cam.com/video/YNp4BP-QcLY/v-deo.htmlsi=n6mTeRkSWFFO2rK0 Greetings from Germany
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That was nice. The choir really does a great job blending the harmonies. I thought the tempo was too slow but that is the way that Mark always sings it, even back in the Gaither Vocal Band days. His voice has really held up well. I thought that extreme high note at the end was much too shrill and I found it quite annoying. I don't know why Daniel made such a big deal out of the length of the last note, Mark sang that last stanza for about 18 seconds at most, and it was a high note so that is really not that long of a hold. Michael English is the one that turned this song into a hit with his version release in 1991. I saw him perform it live in 1990 or so at a Young Messiah Concert and it blew me away. Lucy and Martha Thomas have done what I consider to be the best version so far, but Danielle lives under a rock and never covers their music.
Mark is the one who wrote this song!! Please react to this version. This will make you cry. This is as pure as it gets. ua-cam.com/video/3fbgWa5pH3g/v-deo.htmlsi=qniSoh0ySf73axhi #SubscriptionSquad Happy Holidays Danielle! =)
I really don't like this version that much. Well the backround voices are nice xD Edit: Never mind i love it! The thing is that i compair it to pentatonix xD
@@ronallen6578 Why are you attacking me for you dumb mother fucker?!? If you read the comment that i sent it says''never mind i love it''. Anyway i still like Pentatonix wayyy more cause they have/had a better bas singer.
Mark singing his song. He's a comedian too, he is funny as all get out. Here's one of his little comedy routines. I just love him ua-cam.com/video/6l1W8_VXgs4/v-deo.htmlsi=ilCDjtF-zuCSKijS
I just found out that MARK LOWRY WROTE MARY DID YOU KNOW!! No wonder I loved his version so much!! It’s the OG!!!
Mark Lowry also did an outstanding interview with Voctave's founder and arranger Jamey Ray a few years back. Jamey talks a bit about the history of Voctave.
ua-cam.com/users/livedljXxUKEl9I?si=QbuC_2FW6v1995NU
Mark does the best rendition of this song.
Mark also sang with David Phelps in the Gaither Vocal Band for many years. They are both fantastic singers!! I'm glad you have reacted to both of them. Check out David's "We Are The Reason" for your Christmas songs this year. Both of his daughters sing background on this song, and his sister plays the trumpet. I know you reacted to Maggie Beth, but his other daughter Callie is also a good singer. 5 little fingers is a song you would like with the girls singing with their dad. I have heard both Mark and David in person 6 times, and they both, along with the Gaither Vocal Band, are incredible. The "Nessun Dorma" song you recently did with David has Mark Lowry and the Gaither Vocal band standing behind him on stage. Really enjoy your reactions!!
Can't wait! One of my favs!
As Mark wrote this, and being the singer he is, this one really feels the best!
Thanks for reviewing!
As the song’s lyricist, Mark’s interpretation really lets us see how he and Buddy Green conceived of this piece. He has MS (multiple sclerosis), thus the need for him to be seated while performing, and making his two very long notes even more impressive. Voctave’s beautiful choral accompaniment gives a powerful backing when called for, while also pulling back and allowing Mark to shine. Kate Lott is the high soprano you were geeking out over. She could easily overpower the entire group with her sound, but she controls her voice so well that she can hit that note up top solidly and yet softly, particularly at the end. Looking forward to the rest of your holiday videos, Danielle!
Great reaction, Miss Danielle! You probably know by now, but Mark Lowry sang in the Gaither Vocal Band along with David Phelps. That is a huge rabbit hole to go down...
Kate Lott’s control over her voice is actually unmatched. Her last note is so unbelievably soft but still piercing.
This is my favorite performance of this. Every time I hear it, I tear up. Not only is Mark musically on point, he is 100% sincere with each word.
This is absolutely, hands down, the most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard! Mark brought the idea of this song along with a bunch of questions he would want to ask Mary if he could have! Buddy Green and Mark then sat down and put the song together with music and the rest of the lyrics! I can only imagine being in that room, Voctave being able to sing with the writer and Mark being able to sing with such beautiful voices! It would have been amazing for both! Thank you for doing this song, I tell people that I introduced it to, before they hear it, that it is life changing! Absolutely beautiful! Great job! Low bass Kenneth
I think that Voctave with Mark Lowry does the most heavenly version of this carol - so gorgeous. It's a special gift to have the lyricist singing what he wrote asking Mary did you know.
The gentleman singing…..is the writer of the song.
#Voctave - is pure vocal mastery! Hearing Mark tell the story in song that he wrote, the harmonizing of the BGVs, the layering and the dynmaics!!! Just WOW! Christmas isn't Christmas without Voctave's music included.
That front tenor held onto that note for so long and with such power. Damn!
It’s ok to cry. This song is worth the tears. 🎯🔥✔️🫡😵💫
Definitely a GIFT from Heaven to Mark, First, then to us!!! Yes, one day all of who believe will be hearing this and more of the same, and BETTER!
Mark wrote the lyrics as part of a sermon he was giving as a visiting speaker at a church. He wanted to know if you had a chance to have a cup of coffee with Mary, what you would ask? Did you have a clue as what your son would do? Many years later, as member of the Gaither Vocal Band, they were on a bus. He got together with Buddy Greene, and Buddy put music to the words! David Phelps was also a member of the group. I know you have reacted to him more than once. On David's "O, Holy Night", Mark is right behind him in the choir. Much younger, and wear a bright red shirt and jacket.
I'm not crying! Really, I'm not. Oh, who am I kidding... I totally cried. I do every time I watch this. As lovely as the other versions out the are, this one is just special. Mark's faith and conviction come through with every note. The BGV's are stunning and perfectly blended.
Ah yes. Love this version. You can just feel Mark’s passion for this song and its meaning come through. Plus, Jamie Ray’s compositions make you feel like you’re on the best roller coaster.
Thank you. There will never be a better version ! This is as good as it gets. More please
Yes! I am soooo glad that you have *finally* heard and reacted to this wonderful performance! For years Pentatonix version of this, my favorite Christmas song, was my favorite. Then I heard this one. First, it's just an amazing performance. Voctave is amazing as a backing choir and Mark's performance is amazing - especially that long long held note. Also, I have an emotional connection to Mark because I have enjoyed his singing and comedy for many years - you have seen his comedy, haven't you? If you haven't, you have a treat waiting for you!
Loved your reaction to this. God bless you, Danielle.
Yep! Mark sings the song like no one else, because he is the original vocalist for it. More fun facts: Mark had a career as a Christian comedian, writing and singing many parody songs of early contemporary Christian music. This is one of the few serious songs he wrote during his comedian days, and it is easily his best known work now.
Mark’s vibrato is absolutely perfect! His voice is made for this song.
Mark is seated because he has MS……
Amazing that he could perform at the level.
But, as others have told you, he authored this song.
Mark's voice is robust and very underrated.
Home Free fan here, but this is far and above any other version of this song, acapella or instrumental, bar none. The voices help evoke the meaning of this song. Clearly, this is a meaningful song to Mark. I am brought to tears & the goosies every time I hear this song by Voctave & Mark. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Voctave is out of this world
But Mark performance was a masterpiece
I can't get enough of your Voctave reactions. Please keep bringing on more Voctave.
Omg omg omg!! I’ve been waiting years for you to do this reaction!! I’m so excited!!
Lol...I'm glad that you found out that Mark wrote this song... He originally wrote this song in 1984 but it didn't come out for years later until his friend and fellow performer in the Gaither Homecoming Friends , Buck Greene put music to Marks lyrics and this beautiful song was born... In my opinion Voctave does the best rendition of this song... I requested this sometime ago and I'm glad you finally got around to listening to it... Great reaction Danielle... Keep being awesome...!!!
buddy Greene is his name i believe...
I know his name is Buddy...I've been watching him for over 30 years...That was my spell check going amok...
I am not a religious man, but this song and Voctave's amazingness bring a tear to my eye every time... it is so beautiful. Mark Lowry's voice is perfect. Like angels singing
Wonderful reaction. This is one of my favorite Voctave recordings. It's amazing. I'm glad you enjoy it too!
Vocatave's "O Come, All Ye Faithful" is amazing.
yes! i loved that one too! ua-cam.com/video/bk9aWiDeNo0/v-deo.html
If you’ve never heard “What a Savior He is” you should look it up. He wrote it as well. One of my absolute favorites.
I've heard this like 100 times and I told myself I wasn't gonna cry, but I still did lol. The climax is just so amazing to listen to with headphones that it just melts your heart!
Voctave’s O Holy Night is also absolutely stunning!
I love this rendition. Seeing Voctave in a couple of weeks live. So excited!
Mark Lowry was seated while doing this also...I believe he had MS at this time. His breath control is legendary...he used to torture the Gaither Band (he was a member for years, as lead and comedian singer) by trying to see if anyone else could hold a note as long as he could. He especially liked to challenge David Phelps. I loved their performances. Of course Kate Lott's voice is from a whole different galaxy from the rest of us!
Lots of people have done this song but no one delivers this song like Mark. Such a beautiful voice but he sings this like a sermon, not a song. He believes what he’s saying and it shows. Voctave killed it as well.
Mark was my childhood hero. As a comedian, he was the first person I heard that talked about his ADD positively. i sing because of mark.
Mark Lowry wrote MARY DID YOU KNOW he and David Phelps sang together for years with the GAITHER VOCAL BAND -you need to hear David’s arrangement of this and his recent performance of O HOLY NIGHT
the arrangement shows much skill.... he knows the capability of each member...
I think this is possibly the greatest acapella performance I've ever heard. When I saw that you have (finally!) reacted to it, I knew you couldn't handle it :)
"Mark Lowry was an amazing choice" because he wrote the song, too, hehehe...I can't imagine how hyped I'd be to be singing my song about Jesus with a group like this, I'd be a mess for days while practicing hahahahah...
Mark Lowry is my favorite baritone singer, ive heard him singing in his lower register too and he can hit some very nice bass notes.😊❤
Mark is the best baritone I’ve ever heard. And he’s a comedian as well. His years with the Gaither Vocal Band were amazing! Also in the Gaither Vocal Band as their high tenor was a guy named David Phelps…
Mark and david phelps were part of the Gaither Vocal Band. Had many great christian songs....southern gospel at its best...by the way, david has a live version of this from his O Holy Night a Holiday Celebration concert
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This is my favorite Christmas song! Thank you!
5:12 Mark Lowry wrote the song. I even classify this song as a hymn.
If you go back to your review of David Phelps "O holy Night" You will see Mark Lowry standing and singing directly behind David. Both are long time members of the Gaither Vocal Band.
I really enjoyed your reaction to this.
David Phelps has a great cover to this song as well.
If you want to hear one of the sopranos solos you need to listen to o come o come Emmanuel/the first Noel/ wonder as I wander because DEAR LORD
I finally see a reactor acknowledge Kate’s G6!
Try the Pentatonix version. Very beautiful as well.
She,s. Classically. Trained
Mark sings it live and it's all over UA-cam. By himself and with the Gaither vocal band
Mark with the Gaither Vocal Band is very cool too. ❤
Mark Lowry is the songwriter. Based on your comments, I'm not sure you realized that. Anyway... This song doesn't do much for me... just doesn't 'reach me.' Having said that, Jamey has created a masterpiece with his arrangement here! I'm glad you (finally) gave it a listen.
Really enjoyed your reaction. You commented about how long Mark "held that note." If you go back and listen, you'll find that Mark sang the previous phrase "the praises of the" on the same breath. That's some pretty impressive breath control for a guy with MS. And while I really love the performances of Mary, Did You Know by Home Free and Pentatonix, I believe Mark's rendition is superior. You have the song's lyricist singing and interpreting it in the manner that he intended, which is to convey an intimate conversation Mary.
Keep up the good work.
Mark Lowry is the ORIGINAL lyricist that wrote Mary Did You Know.. He has a deep understanding of the song which makes it amazing to hear and as a Christian he gets the larger meaning as well.
Now I feel like an idiot. Just saw you already learned he wrote the lyrics.
Jordan Smith and Tommee Profit’s version of this song is also jaw dropping. The live version!!
This is my very favorite version for many years. Until this it was Marks performance years before on The Gaither Channel you may like to take a look.
Check out their O Holy Night! Their 2nd soprano would've killed it!!
Yes the song is amazing as is Voctave. The important point is the message in this song. It's simply the reason Christ was born into this cesspool of creatures that screwed up so horribly and had no way of being made whole with God, so he allowed his 1 and only son to make things right.
Mark wrote “Mary did you know”
Absolutely beautiful, for me I like the Pentatonix version slightly more. Maybe it was because of the different leads made it more interesting for me.
Mark Lowry wrote the words and he had Buddy Green put them to music.
You have to check out Jordan Smith's rendition.
please react to Voctave's version of 'Impossible Dream', with and without the DCI group the Carolina Crown (which is done live)...
We don't need to understand everything that's going on. Lol. When God is involved, it's beauty in its purest .......
These. People. Are. God,s. Earthly. Angels
Wonderful performance, harmony and musical arrangement.
There is another version that I consider the most spectacular, with an unconventional musical arrangement and a phenomenal voice :
Laura Bretan / Mary did you know ? ( ua-cam.com/video/oFO10QrM_z0/v-deo.html ). Enjoy !
Hi Danielle,
have you allready heard Mary did you know from Lucy Thomas and her Sister Martha (20 yo and 16)?
They made a cover of it last year. It is absolute worth to HEAR AND WATCH it:
ua-cam.com/video/YNp4BP-QcLY/v-deo.htmlsi=n6mTeRkSWFFO2rK0
Greetings from Germany
Pls react to morissette perform on disneyland hongkong
great group... the autotune and mixing is very obvious but dang these people have got pipes!
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That was nice. The choir really does a great job blending the harmonies. I thought the tempo was too slow but that is the way that Mark always sings it, even back in the Gaither Vocal Band days. His voice has really held up well. I thought that extreme high note at the end was much too shrill and I found it quite annoying. I don't know why Daniel made such a big deal out of the length of the last note, Mark sang that last stanza for about 18 seconds at most, and it was a high note so that is really not that long of a hold. Michael English is the one that turned this song into a hit with his version release in 1991. I saw him perform it live in 1990 or so at a Young Messiah Concert and it blew me away. Lucy and Martha Thomas have done what I consider to be the best version so far, but Danielle lives under a rock and never covers their music.
Mark is the one who wrote this song!! Please react to this version. This will make you cry. This is as pure as it gets.
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Happy Holidays Danielle! =)
This version is to slow. You should hear this song by Pentatonix
I really don't like this version that much.
Well the backround voices are nice xD
Edit: Never mind i love it! The thing is that i compair it to pentatonix xD
What a schizo.
And you have a hard time comparing 5 voices to 11. Pentatonix is good, but Voctave is unbelievable.
@@ronallen6578 Why are you attacking me for you dumb mother fucker?!?
If you read the comment that i sent it says''never mind i love it''.
Anyway i still like Pentatonix wayyy more cause they have/had a better bas singer.
No one can perform this better than the author who wrote it and that would be Mark Lowry
@@GraceLatour-z2c That does not make any sense, with that logic no cover can be better than the original and that just can't be true.
Mark singing his song. He's a comedian too, he is funny as all get out. Here's one of his little comedy routines. I just love him
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