Music Teacher Reacts: VOCTAVE - Disney Love Medley (ft. Kirstin Maldonado)
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Music Teacher Reacts: VOCTAVE - Disney Love medley
Well I'd say that Voctave is starting to become a favorite of this channel at this point. I am so entranced by what this team of amazing pros can do. Now add in a guest appearance by Kirstin Maldonado and we've got the recipe for something insane! They really brought their A-game for this one.
Much love,
-DJ
Original Video:
• Disney Love Medley (fe...
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I just love how Jeremy looks back at Voctave in his own disbelief at how great they are.
There's a behind the scenes video where he breaks down.
@@corvus1374 def going to look for that now.
Both Jeremy and Kirstie lose it in giggles in the rehearsal when Kate gets her high notes. Understandably, of course.
Voctave, the group that reduces everyone to giggling and shaking their heads in disbelief. Because what can you say to perfection so ludicrous that it crosses the territory into superhuman?
Edit: That last chord sounded like a full-on pipe organ.
And listening closely because after all the times I’ve listened to this, I’ve just noticed that Kate Lott (high soprano) actually goes up (again!) a split second after the rest join her on the ascent at the end. It was such a perfect blend I didn’t catch it all of those times and now I can’t on hear it. It’s amazing!
Can we also talk about that 16+ beat belt that Kirstie finished on? Such power and control in that voice!
What is fun is watching Jeremy grin and shake his head every time he reads the score sheet for Kate's part. It must look crazy, because he has to look that way in anticipation of her crazy high notes
I would recommend voctave with Mark Lowry , Mary did you know. Mark wrote the song and is one of the best performances of theirs
Yes yes yes!!!!
yes!!!!
One of my absolute favorites.
What will blow your mind is the control these vocalists have at all times and especially in pianissimo. But the emotion is what makes this performance so stellar.
Most definitely!!!
My favorite parts of this video is when you can see the two leads shaking their heads, because the level of skill Voctave is showing, is insane. You should check out their version of “oh come, all ye faithfull.” It is mindblowing as well!!
Gawd. Everytime! That soprano in black just blows my mind.
If it's the short redhead, her name is Kate Lott. She is incredible
So, your expert breakdown of the medley was as good as the medley itself. Thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. Knew when I watched that love medley the reaction should in fact be placed into your hands and you didn't disappoint. Always superbly informational, which makes me appreciate their music that much more. Goes without saying, more reactions of Voctave should be in store. Be well DJ and we'll see you on the next one!
Thanks for the kind words Paul! I think it’s safe to expect some more Voctave.
@@TempleMusicAcademy If I might...nothing says June like Christmas music...Voctave does "O Come, All Ye Faithful" as well as anyone ever has...and it features the guys. Just a thought...throwing it out there...are you picking up what I am laying down DJ? Smell what I am stepping in? Thanks my dude.
I think Jeremy Michael Lewis also deserves a credit. And both Kirstie and Jeremy did a great job with their facial expressions as well. Those smiles and loving looks that go with the presentation of love songs actually made their way into the singing. When a person smiles, you can tell it in their voice and singing.
I believe they were dating at this time. I think in 2016 (or 2017?) they announced their wedding but called it off a few months before the date.
@@bethvargas8841 yeah he cheated...
Absolutely true. The smile can be heard whether it is spoken or sung.
OMG! Voctave reaction video! It's so rare seeing this on TH-cam! Thanks for reacting to my favorite a capella group!
You’re very welcome! Please check the channel for even more reactions to them 🙃
This has to be said. Can anyone I really don't give a s. Can anyone on this planet understand how Jeremy cheated on Kirsty? Anyone. Never wanted to beat a man down but you cheated on Kirsty. Can't breathe. J.
@@Jskew wtf I never knew that...if it's true.
This song is what put Voctave on the map. I think it was their second published video, but it's the one with Kirstin. Millions came to hear Kirstin sing and were knocked over by Voctave. The way they traded of the lead makes it clear this song is as much about Voctave as it is Kirstin. It is a masterful arrangement by Jamey Ray, their main arranger.
Soprano's name is Kate Lott. She is absolutely amazing and is really the main reason I have watched the original version of this video dozens of times.
Her name is Kate Lott
Just think of the feeling when you walk into the room and realize Voctave is your background singers.
I knew you would geek hard for this one!! Kirstie and Jeremy were engaged at the time this was made. That adds a whole other level of cuteness when you see how they sing to each other. It did seem way to easy for her didn’t it. Much like your endless talent my friend!
I love your reactions! And what if the reaction is about Voctave!! I don't know how some people say they don't love this amazing group but for me, I will always be a fan of these guys! And I am happy you love them too!! Next, you have to check these Voctave songs:
- Disney Showstoppers Medley
- Disney Fly Medley
- Great Movies Medley
- The impossible dream cover
- Over the rainbow cover
Can't wait for your next reactions!
And by the way, the high soprano is Kate!
9:55, Kate Lott.
Great reaction. Welcome to the Wall of Sound. Hope you do more Voctave.
song order:
1. "I see the light" from Tangled
2. "You'll be in my heart" from Tarzan
3. "Go the Distance" from Hercules
then they sing different parts of these songs to close it out
Behind the scenes video is worth a watch-
Beyond all the wonderful things that have been said, it always strikes me as how so many people singing with various parts don’t have more screw ups. I know we never see those, and there’s tons and tons of practice but it just brings to mind that everything could be going perfectly and as you get towards the end of the song somebody messes up! That must be so painful for them. I wouldn’t want to be the person that does it but I know it must happen while they rehearse and perfect the song. Kudos to all that hard work that gets them to be this brilliant.
Dissonance to Resolution... beautiful ending. Loved your reaction.
Listen, many many many great things can be said about Voctave, and you point out a lot of great things. But a (quite) small thing, for me, is in "You'll be in my heart" at the start, where the two male singers sing "duuh" in dissonance in amazing. The timing, the pitch relative to each other and the rest, and the punch of the sound, is top quality...
Of course, I could use 412.000 words to describe how amazing Voctave are, but this was just one point ;-)
Great reaction, great points, more more more more more ;-)
Voctave and Pentatonix did Once Upon a December from the movie Anastasia. One of the most amazingly arranged songs I have ever heard. It was on Pentatonix last Christmas album. The ear candy was unbelievable. Had it on repeat most of December and January. I was a drummer in high school who went through music theory so I could be a percussionist.
Notice that Voctave is doing this one with only 8 instead of their usual 11. The low bass that is laying the foundation is just one guy (the purple shirt) instead of the usual 2 or 3.
Please go check out Main Street Barbershop Quartet, Tony who is keeping tempo is the lead and they are fantastic.
Thanks for the reaction. That piece about Row your Boat is enlightening. I read somewhere that Kirstie's lower lip habit (and occasional smirk) has been corrected
It is very easy to love on Kate and her amazing voice....but when I see a reaction that finds the marvelous, deep, rich bass sounds, I give big respect. The guy in purple has this barrel of a voicebox and when he hits those lows, it is nothing short of stellar! Nice review!
I love your reactions. Especially the heay metal comment. I have known several of the members of Vocatve personally for many years. They are all amazing singers and performers. But most of all they are amazing human beings. So very humble and talented. Love this group so very much. Kate is just not human. There are so many times their music moves me to tears. So much emotion and passion.
I'd love SO MUCH watching you listening to Voctave "Prince of Egypt medley". It's insanely good. Eargasm. 💕
That’s actually my favorite Disney style movie !
@@TempleMusicAcademy awwww! I'm so happy you answered me! 💕
the soundtrack itself it's a masterpiece. And Voctave's medley... Oh dear Lord! You should really react to it. You won't regret it!
Arguably their best showing. It is a full on production. I hear that they are making a video for that also! ( fingers crossed)
Love Voctave! Thank you for your reaction!! 😍👍🤗
Yep, just to tack on to what I am sure has already been said several times below, SO refreshing and nice when a professional breaks down other pro's performances and gives us some of the inside baseball. 1st Soprano's name is Kate, and that is an effortless F6 (near as I can tell) had the great good fortune to see her and a couple of the others from Voctave perform at Epcot in February with the Voices of Liberty...yes, they still show up on occasion (that is where they all met and started singing together). She is just as mesmerizing in person from 100 ft away as she is in this video. Keep up the great work, my man.
Thank you Steve! Welcome to the channel!
Hey ya, DJ! Great reaction, as always.
Any member of PTX that does something, you know I'm down for, and having little Miss Sweetness work with Voctave... *speachless gesturing*. Ya know what I mean?
And Kate Lott...that woman's voice is redamndiculous. You know it's good when everyone in the room can't help but smile with surprised pleasure whenever she opens up. So much fun to watch, so much fun to watch you watch.
I just love how jacked you are about how freaking good they are and the technical stuff behind the sound that makes it sooooo good! And I love how you just grin and giggle every time Kate shows out. They’re awesome, great video. You should check out COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING by Voctave. (Or any Voctave performance) Lordamercy Jamey Ray knows how to arrange a choir.
It amazes me that this small group sounds like and entire choir!! Unbelievable! So much fun to see the music being made and not just listening to it on a CD!
I am very excited to see your reaction and breakdown. Hope you are well.
3 months ago I'd never known of the group until Jacob Restituto and Maggie Renee made mention of Voctave. Kirsten has progressed so much when you hear how her vibrato has grown from early days to now with Amazing Grace. I remember reading that Voctave are all EX-Disney singers which I think lends to the vocal complexities they do. Thank you from the Westside of Vancouver for your incredible analysis and reaction
Beautiful - thank you SO much for your explanation
You sold at least one pair of headphones from this review. And THANK YOU! 🙌
I'm glad that you got to this medley with Kirstin and Jeremy. Your analysis, like the one for the Princess Medley, was great. Yeah, there is way too much talent in that room. It's difficult for me, who cannot carry a tune in a five gallon pail, to wrap my head around. I know, I know it's air moving over vocal chords setting up vibration... yada yada yada. Sorry, It's just magic plain and simple when someone opens their mouth and that comes out. 💫Thanks for the reaction to this. Yours is the best.
Thank you for such kind words. I really appreciate every view and especially ones like you who take the time to comment ❤️
Another great reaction..... Next HAS to be the Great Movie Medley!!!!!!! Thanks for all the hard work you put in....
Kate Lott (The Soprano) Truly is AMAZING. The whole way through the original video Jeremy cannot stop fan-girling over her high notes - and your reactions aren't much different. Voctave is incredible, but Kate is just MIND BLOWING.
Hey DJ, I pretty much had the exact same reaction to you when I first heard this video! I loved Kirstie in this!!!
Oooooh I been waitin' for this one! Soo excited!
Omigosh you're the first person I've seen talk about why Kirstie might be making that shape with her mouth on that last note. That was really interesting!
So glad you reacted to this. It’s probably their most famous one. And I love how you noticed that brilliant chord. If you want crazy geeking, check out their Great Movie Medley. So insane. And one of the songs they won’t even perform in public due to the difficulty. So glad I found your channel. I do vocal coaching and sing in a semi prof ensemble so I totally geek out over Voctave.
You will never find a Voctave performance that isn’t impressive! And one thing I love about them is you can start to feel their style, but their arrangements are so interesting that you always are still left in awe! Great to hear you nerd out about them as much as you do!
Love love this rendition... spine chilling..and love your technical comments... learning more every time I watch your channel.
Thank you, Joanne! I love reading your comments 🙃
I can feel how much you enjoy hearing Voctave. Your facial expressions, especially in complex chord structures, is dope (as you put it). I love listening to Voctave as much as you do, but I came from a music family (mom), so I love the tension and resolutions. Incredible to hear. Put those iPods on and listen to Voctave's Great Movie Medley. Holy Crap. Thanks for the ride. Huge fan. TK
The first song I ever heard by Voctave was "The Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame." I became and instant fan. I've loved everything they've done since. Can't wait to see more Voctave reactions and musical breakdown from you ❤️
Hey DJ, great reaction :)
It's really cool how you explain the technical stuff while you geek out about it. Makes me learn AND makes me happy at the same time.
Since you are on the Disney medley train with Voctave, might I suggest their "Disney Showstoppers Medley" as the next stop? Think of it as the flip of the Princess Medley. In this one the guys take center stage :) Great fun and EJ Cardona makes a great Simba (spoiler :D)
I have been a fan of Voctave since just after they got together. I've seen alot of reaction video to them but Tara Simon has been my favorite. Just heard you for the first time and immediately have become my fav equal to Tara. I enjoy and appreciate the technical perspectives you both bring to my favorite acapella group. Voctave is amazing and Kate Lott, the high soprano, is just otherworldly. They all are really. Thanks again. just subscribed.
i love ptx so much as a group but i also love when they work individually or with other groups so you can really see the power of each member
their “baby mine” cover is amazing. shines onto the alto notes :)
Yes, they are amazing and all legendary singers but credit must also be shared with Jamey who does these insane arrangements that no other group of people in the world can do justice to like they can. You should also know that they all came from the Voices of Liberty who sing live at EPCOT. The chance to hear these wonderful harmonies with no amplification or processing in person is not to be believed. If you haven’t already, please listen to “O Come, All Ye Faithful” which features EJ (Tenor) which is also not to be believed. It’s not just his exceptional voice but how well the arrangement frames it so beautifully to showcase him. It will change your life.
And they all look like they are enjoying it so much!
Tension is for words. Dissonance is for music.
The gorgeous high soprano is Kate Lott. Incredibly talented!
More Voctave please!! "The Great Movie Medley" "Cinderella" "The Greatest Showman" so many amazing ones!!!!
"Carrier pigeon!" Hahaha! 🤣
Voctave's epic soprano is Kate Lott. She's phenomenal! One of the most beautiful voices I've heard.
Kirstie is the quintessential Disney Princess! They're missing a bet if they don't cast her to voice one at some point. If they do another Latina Princess, they MUST cast her to sing the part!
AMAZING!!!
Thank you for your analysis! Great as always. If you want to listen to a really amazing group, I suggest you to react to Dirty Loops (the song "Work shit out" is a good start), they are unreal
There is a short video of their rehearsal with Kirstie and Jeremy’s reaction... hilarious. I get shivers every time I hear voctave. Pros at work. 🤗
Here is the link, it's so funny: th-cam.com/video/rjZpz0EvnV8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=KlaraRomanova
Great reaction! I am sure you noticed when you inevitably listened to this ten more times, but you didn't mention how long Kirstin belted that last note. You kind of cut the reaction during it. Go back and watch if you didn't notice. It is all one breath. Much love! Can't wait for more!
For what it's worth, I miss seeing the office in the back ground. I always think it's interesting to see what pictures/posters/collectibles people have up on their walls :).
I feel ya but we still use it for live streams! Check us out on Mondays at 8pm PST
VOCTAVES latest album, The Corner of Broadway and Main Street, has Kirsten singing Show Yourself from Frozen 2. It really shows how much she has grown. You have to check it out!
Great reaction. If your interested in hearing some of the male singers taking the lead in some of their songs react to their Prince of Egypt cover or their O come all Ye Faithful cover. The male lead in the Come all Ye Faithful cover is extraordinary.
He name is Kate Lott. She is amazing, but if course the entire group is. They did a video of the song You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hanson along withba virtual choir that highlights some of the Male vocalists. I think you'd enjoy that. And Mary Did You Know, along with the writer of the song Mark Lowry. Also Oh Come All Ye Faithful. You dont have to wait until Christmas to enjoy awesome music!
Voctave makes cry on a regular basis. Whatever they sing is worthy to be presented before the throne of God.
There's nothing to say other than that they are the best.
Yep! It sure is go the distance from Hercules. If you haven't seen it, I definitely recommend you do! It is by far my most enjoyed Disney soundtrack. A fantastic blend of gospel, broadway, and classic jazz elements. Absolutely masterful.
It’s audio only but please react to Voctave’s Prince of Egypt Medley, it’s phenomenal.
voctave oh come all ye faithful is amazing
Pleaaaaaase react to the cover of ring of fire by home free and Avi Kaplan because it is incredible
also please watch codfish vs Bataco beatbox battle i know its beatboxing not singing but its actually amazing and i think you'll really enjoy it
Please do the Great Movie Medley..is awesome!!!! Is my favorite of Voctave
Check out the Cinderella medley by Voctave. So pretty and the ending is literally Kate encompassing the sound of disney lol. Soooooo freaking good, you'll definitely like that one!!
Without going through all the comments, Kirstin is the female vocalist from Pentatonics and at the time of recording this, the young man singing with her was her fiancé which is where so much of that chemistry came from.
Hey man amazing reaction yet again! If you love the tension and resolution harmonies, I’d definitely recommend watching Jacob Collier. He literally markets himself as a harmonized and even invented an instrument to help him do so. I’d recommend watching his collaboration with Snarky Puppy, a modern jazz group.
Ooooh colour me interested!
@@TempleMusicAcademy He also has my favorite version of Moon River, with a completely self edited and produced music video! It’s the most complex choral arrangement I’ve ever seen or heard in my 19 years on this earth.
@@TempleMusicAcademy Oh and I forgot to mention he won a Grammy for his arrangement of Moon River as a well an arrangement of “Isn’t She Lovely”
Yep. Tension and resolution like Jacob Collier. 😊
If you're going to do more Voctave and you haven't already reacted to it, my vote is for their "Great Movie Medley." This one was my first time hearing Voctave; that one was the one where I realized that it wasn't a fluke. Their arrangements are phenomenal and their talent is, well, you've heard them so I don't need to say more. I apologize because I lose track of what you've heard and what you still need to hear, but I'd also suggest some of their Christmas stuff ("Mary, Did You Know?" featuring the author/composer Mark Lowry, "This Is My Wish/Let There Be Peace on Earth" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" are some of my favorites--come on, DJ, it's almost July and what's midyear without a little Christmas!) as well as "Disney Showstoppers" if you haven't seen that one. Also, their version of the national anthem is spectacular as well and it's almost Independence Day...
Telling the Apple headphones are great is like saying Beats headphone are audiophile :D
Please react to Voctave's holiday mashup of Carol of the Bells and the theme to Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame. They had fun with this one and were not afraid to be a little goofy.
Great reaction. Could you please react to Voctave- The Man with the Bag?
😍😍😍😍😍
Please do voctave, Mary did you know, and carol of the bells!!!!
Also, please do voctave great movie medley. If you think Kate's high notes are impressive in this song you should hear how she starts the great movie medley amazing
Do the fly medley please!!!!!
The bass singer is very good too 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
If you're into reacting to something more on the rock end, I think it would be really great to consider Ted Neeley's performance of Gethsemane, the mid act climactic tension piece in Jesus Christ Superstar. One of the greatest uses of dynamic usage and one of the cleanest, hardest G5s I have seen ever.
Enjoy!
Thanks for yet another informative reaction from a musician's perspective. I'm not going to recommend any specific Voctave tunes for future reactions, because you can literally pick anything they've done and be impressed. If you really want to know more about the group, I would ask you to take a look at an objective Voctave breakdown from a guy named Joe Malach. It provides a lot of background and includes a brief interview with Jamey Ray, Voctave's arranger, who talks about the process. I eagerly look forward to more reviews of Voctave (and you might also want to take a look at Pentatonix, VoicePlay, and Home Free, each incredible in their own way).
He already has. 🙂 He does great breakdowns of their songs as well. You should go check them out! ☺️
Yes, he's referencing Kate Lott, but don't underestimate Tiffany Coburn. Soaring angelic voices abound from Voctave, my go-to a Capella group!
I would love to take music theory from you! 😅
I’d love to help you!
You should do a reaction to Dead South - Black Lung
Someone's got a crush on the high note queen..
Here's a fun, short clip of what appears to be the first reading of this song where Kirstie is sort of blown away. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/rjZpz0EvnV8/w-d-xo.html
Kate Lott. Every time. Kate Lott.
I liked the video, even though voctive who everyone raves about is doing something in my brain I can’t resolve. It takes a powerhouse like Kirstin to pull the melody out
From the chaos of the harmony. They are all talented singers, but this mix has the recording levels of the “back ups” at the same level as the principle singers. One thing Pentatonix does is allow the person carrying the melody, their moment. Voctive sounds like a rugby match and if you have the “ball” you better push yourself out. I am obviously hearing something different.Great review DJ, as always.
Yeah I'm not sure I agree with this, I think it's quite clear when melody is on top or when the harmony is all moving together. To each their own I suppose, but I just don't hear it that way. The only argument I can see here is that Jeremy can get lost occasionally, but I think that's more a problem with him blending with the group rather than standing out as a lead.
You are one of the only reacts that didn’t comment on Kate Lott’s ending high note (I think it’s an F#6)
Discord at the end before resolution.
Honestly, I don't care at all for the type of music Voctave sings. Not really a Disney fan and most of their other stuff isn't my jam. However they are so good I still have to listen just because their vocals and arrangements are so great.
Kirstin is always so fantastic. People don't always appreciate her because she makes everything look so effortless. In Pentatonix she is the one making the key changes for the group to follow or singing the most complicated harmony parts, She makes everyone better.