Honestly, this is my favorite version of this song for a number of reasons I'll talk about during the video -- stunningly beautiful work from Pentatonix! Also, confirmed that the 2nd verse is in Italian as I originally thought, but Scott's pronunciation was inflected more like Spanish (to my ear, anyway -- I'd be interested to hear from someone who is fluent in both Spanish and Italian). Hope you guys enjoy!
Brother if you ever need a new career you would be a fantastic choral teacher. I think students would be floored with your knowledge, not to mention your insanely cool voice! Love the reactions keep it up!
My Italian born fluently bilingual husband says that the actual pronunciation was spot on, but had a regional dialectic sound to it, as opposed to "true" Firenza Italian. So, whoever his linguistic coach was may have very well had a Spanish influence to it.
This makes sense. I’m a native English speaker and studied French in school (Parisian). I also grew up listening to my grandmother and her sisters speak Quebecois to each other. I didn’t understand much of the difference between these two dialects, because everybody from my teachers to my grandmother and great-aunts spoke English natively. You can hear some idiomatic differences, of course, but it wasn’t until I landed next to a guy from Montreal at work that I finally understood the difference between how French sounds vs. how Quebecois sounds.
From another Italian, Scott's consonants are good, but his vowels are inconsistent (closed when they should be open, and vice-versa), which is a little unsettling for people like me who speak "classic" Italian.
@@LunaKat9 I believe that is what my husband was referring to in his comment about dialectic sounding. Apparently you can go 20 km down the road in Italy and hear a completely different sounding dialect, which can be quite different from "classical" Italian.
He is absolutely right about dialects and their variations, and dialects are unfortunately dying rapidly. However for actors, singers, and performers in general, language coaches don't teach dialects unless specifically required, they teach "official Italian" which has precise pronunciation rules. Any and all opera singers will confirm this fact. When performing, even Italian artists learn how to water down their regional inflections, and it really all comes down to specific sounds. Scott does a very good job, but his vowels are not on point, which is more evident because his consonants are. And that is ok :) I can assure you that my pronunciation of foreign languages is definitely not always spot on LOL!
@@LunaKat9 This is great information, thanks for the clarification! As a non-Italian speaker, I think he sounds divine! I have zero idea what he is saying, all I know is it sounds lovely and rich and full, so not bad for a non-Italian speaking, non opera-trained baritone
As Italian I can say that the Scott pronunciation is almost perfect. He just pronounces one vowel too open and a small mistake with doubles. And you Peter!!! Your pronunciation too! I love it. I'd like to hear you speak Italian more often. Nice morning voice btw ;D
I’ve never seen someone get so excited about an aeolian cadence. That was epic!!! 😂 Masterful piece by Pentatonix. Absolutely loved it and had chills the entire song.
I’ve listened to quite a few reactors who have critiqued the Pentatonix version of this song, but you are seriously the ONLY one who has pointed out the vibrato that both Mitch and Scott are absolutely nailing. I love your reactions because you are so well educated musically and it’s nice to have someone who hears the same things I hear. Excellent job. ❤️
One of the things I love about this is how Scott is using less of his breathy pop sound and we can hear a bit of the lovely resonance he is capable of producing. You get a bit of that in Sound of Silence as well. He has such a beautiful voice (in any style)
I noticed that as well, Torch, and loved it. His voice is so rich and perfectly suited for this genre if he wanted to do more. PTX always blows me away.
Scott's pronunciation of Italian is amazing. Only the [e] in "sei" and in "c'è" are more open than what he's pronouncing. (Italian is my native language). Still, his pronunciation is great
former PTX member Avi Kaplan is an Operatically trained Basso profundo with one of the most beautiful voices that I have ever heard. One reactor stated that you don't listen to Avi's voice, you experience it! I enjoyed this reaction of PTX and would enjoy your reaction to Avi Kaplan ~
I saved your reaction for last. Because, as a singer myself, it’s hard to listen to “talk” about how great it is without giving actual musical critique; like, vocal technique, chest voice, falsetto, belting an E flat, chord structures, interweaving of harmonies, percussion talk, etc. You nail it every time.Thank you so much! And can we just mention how very difficult it is for Kevin to “beat box” at such slow tempos? I would think that would be harder. Anyways, from one singer to another, be blessed and keep the music going. 🎶☺️
I'm glad to have your appreciation :) it definitely takes a whole different set of skills to keep a beatbox pattern feeling full and interesting at slower tempi -- you have to do just enough to make it engaging, but not so much that it pulls too much attention from the voices
Just listened to Peter's reaction to this Pentatonix rendition of The Prayer, and just earlier his reaction to their Hallelujah. I've listened to dozens of reactions to Pentatonix' Hallelujah (m.o. - best a capella song I've ever heard delivered), which is how I was introed to Peter's. Thus far, Peter does the best reactions, as he breaks it down and you learn from him, as well. This is one reactor who knows his subject matter. Super well done, Peter. You have a new subscriber! Best to you and your aspiration in professional opera.
Being a baritone/bass myself, I loved hearing you talk about "morning voice." My wife says first thing in the morning, my voice will sometimes make her toes curl. I thoroughly enjoy your reactions. They give me a bit of an education. I am, originally, self-taught, mainly because my mother would constantly tell me I couldn't sing to save my life, and she forgot that she raised me to perceive such as a challenge rather than a commentary. So I started watching training videos and going to karaoke nights and such to practice what was in the videos. Pretty soon, I realized that maybe I had progressed sufficiently. So I gave her a private "concert" of a few bars of a song, and she gave me an "eh" response. So I figured out that no matter what, I was forever going to be that guy who was a fish that learned to swim as a really little boy, qualified as a lifeguard at 13 and should have been a "professional" swimmer (whatever that is), and couldn't carry a tune to save his life, but who was a wizard on the soccer field and baseball diamond. I would never be anything else. I hope I never idealized my kids that way, but I am sure I have blind spots about them as she did with us. I was the brain, my sister was the beauty, my brother was the charmer, and so on. I think, to some degree, we all tend to idealize our children, especially if they have strengths where we lack strength and try to live vicariously through them because of it. Anyway, the whole point was to tell you that I enjoy having a more formal bent to your reactions, as it reinforces the occasional lessons that I have taken to improve a voice that was natural but untrained. I will likely never be professional in the music world, especially not beginning at 65, going on 66, but I took the lessons not to start a career, but to refine beyond what I was able to teach myself. Thanks for helping to further refine my understanding of a group I adore.
I just loved this reaction. There have been so many reactions, and it was such a joy to watch someone who genuinely knew and appreciated what was going on. Even though you were dissecting the song, the pleasure was still there. I'm glad that you're going to listen to it without having to analyze it, we usually experience that before we listen to reactors. Thank you so much for giving us your knowledge and helping us to get even more pleasure from the song.
Okay. You’re brilliant and genuine. I truly appreciate the fact that with you, unlike many others, can offer a well deserved critique without being a jerk about it. I subscribed to your channel some time ago but somehow I couldn’t find you. I’m so thankful to have found my way back to you. Amazing.
Peter, what a treat for me…Having an untrained “ear”, I still know what is pleasing to me. It is a special treat when a piece that I adore finds the blessing of a critic that I respect👍
This is one of my favourite videos on TH-cam ever. Not only do I love Pentatonix and think this song is so beautiful, but your analysis of it is so informative, and the pure joy on your face at the end of the song brings me so much happiness. This is probably my 30th time watching it and anytime I need to smile, I come back to it. Thank-you for this!!
love your analysis Peter on this epic piece of music it's a shame no reactor has ever mentioned how Kevin is keeping up the very high background harmony together with Kirstie and sometimes alone when Kirstie and Scott [and later with Mitch] are belting together. most people forget that next to his amazing beatboxing skills he is also a tenor and he uses that more often in various songs that people realize.
If there is a Peter Barber rabbit hole, I have fallen down it. Discovered your channel last night and have now watched all your PTX videos and a short. 😂😂. I really enjoy your in-depth analysis. Thank you.
I have been waiting for this reaction!! My favorite thing in the world is seeing someone absolutely LOVE something. Watching you listen to Mitch is such a delight every time.
In the introduction of Bocelli and Dion, Foster, the co writer, said that translating to Italian was extremely difficult. There is a very good live version of this from their I♡radio performance. Might be fun to hear just for your own pleasure. I think it is amazing how Kevin goes effortlessly from percussion to vocal throughout the entire song.
Ah, dear Peter... What a joy it is to both hear that glorious natural basso in your speech and love to hear your comments. I am a former opera and music major from Hartt in CT (about 40 yrs ago lol) and hearing you speak from experience is so refreshing. Would love to hear more of your own performances...and now I have your sub to watch you whenever I need a fix. Bravo, honey and Happy New Year 🥂
You've done Hallelujah, you've done The Prayer, now - it's time for Amazing Grace! Another epically beautiful and emotional offering from our Fave Five. After you analyze a PTX song I listen to it with new ears, and love it even more. You rock Peter!
Huge Pentaholic here! I love your reaction videos and all the knowledge you bring to the table- so enlightening. The first song that introduced me to Pentatonix was their version of “Mary, did you know?”. Can you PLEASE do a reaction to that video??? And if you have, and I can’t seem to find it, can you please point me in the right direction? 😁
What a refreshing channel, like your honest opinion and professional comments. (a little bored with all these 'spontaneous' reactions and 'first time views') and you have a wonderful voice! I watched a couple of your personal performances as an opera singer, I enjoyed those as well.
I came across this video (as I watch many reactions) and was very impressed on many levels. Yes, this cover is absolutely amazing, but what I found as so much more interesting is that you Mr. Barber are both highly learned on the subject and quite equally emotive in your expressions. Being deaf in one ear myself I perhaps don't experience the depth of any given musical performance, but seeing the subtleties of your expressions truly touched me. When Mitch first began singing and through that sequence I watched in awe how it touched you. The head tilt, subtle smile, lighting of your eyes, the light nod, eyebrow raise and knit, etc. A depth of emotional resonance much like your very voice. It was almost as if watching someone falling in love, if only for an instant. I'll definitely be watching more of your reactions. Thank you. :-)
I'm also deaf in one ear and I've always wondered how I would have experienced music if I had two functioning ears... But at the same time I'm grateful at least one of them is working and I can enjoy masterpieces like these.
Way back in the Sing Off, Ben Folds suggested that sometimes they tend to rush a bit (they'd been singing as a quintet for a few months at that point), and that there are some points where they can take their time with a note or a phrase. This song almost feels like the culmination of that suggestion. And the result is amazing.
I enjoyed this song from Pentatonix when I heard it for the first time but, I gotta say, I enjoyed it even more hearing you dissect it. I know very little about music. I've had the fortune of being a part of a worship band who loves music and when I hear them dissect songs, it's somehow such a joy to me because the enthusiasm for it is contagious. Thank you for doing this video. I really do appreciate it.
I have no musical training, but have always loved hearing talented singers & musicians. I love PTX for so many reasons, and really appreciate you commenting on 2 items in this piece. One is the riff that Mitch pulled off right toward the end. It seemed to me there was an interesting (perhaps a half-tone change?) shift in there that I don't remember hearing before. The other is your comment on the bass line - not being crazy low, but so very lovely. I've always thought that part of what makes Mitch's lovely high register sound so wonderful is the contrast to the buttery bass line. Thank you for your reaction. I always enjoy learning from you!
Little brother, I only came across you last weekend when looking for reviews of another Penta song and am hooked. Your voice is killer, there's something sexy and touches deep to the core when you hear a bass voice. Then when watching you during your reviews, you don't hold back and you see your emotions which makes it all the more exciting and touching to see you get excited, as with Mitch and at the end. Keep it up and I hope your star rises as high as you dream!
OMG, what a voice you have! I would listen to it all the time. Your reactions are great, I enjoy them. Professional, insightful. Actually a few other reactors mentioned vibrato, changing the chest to the head voice but of course, you as a musician noticed all these and even more. Above everything I would put your facial expression - it is simply the best! All the time I watched your handsome face, and I noticed that immense emotions ... pleasure, admiration ... I felt the same way, too. So I am very pleased that you as bass singer always pay attention to Matt. And give us the analysis, which is professional but understandable for us non-experts (although I know quite a lot about the music, the theory included). Can you imagine the song without bass and rhythm section? Yes, here stand out Kirstin, Scott and Mitch, but Kevin and Matt posed a basis for the whole song. Scott, he is remarkable both in singing and in Italian language. There is no American accent, he has done an excellent job. Of course, you know Italian, also as opera singer. Let me mention some general facts regarding languages you mentioned: although all three languages that you mention are Romance languages, is quite a difference between the Italian and Spanish, not to mention the Portuguese, given that grammatically the same roots and the same group of languages. The closest vocabulary is between Italian and French, and Spanish and Portuguese (89%). Maybe I notice quite a difference in pronunciation better because I speak several languages and because I am European. Who knows. Anyway, great, great reaction, thank you.
I am not crying.......you are crying! Beautiful! I greatly appreciate all of the information you bring to your evaluations. As someone said below, you would make a GREAT teacher for young minds interested in music!
I did actually teach voice and voice science to college students for two years during my master's as USC! But now I'm doing what I can to educate through these videos -- I'm thrilled to see there is appreciation for it 😌
Scott italian is actually very good (I'm Italian) the only minor "glitches" are the double "L" in "Stella" (Star) which lacks emphasis and sounds a bit like "Stela" (with only one L) and the the "E" in "Sei" (you are) which should be more open.
So ... after pretty much binge watching Pentatonix reaction videos in the last few days, this video was suggested to me by TH-cam. And since I'm a simple girl who can always be lured in by anything with "bass singer" in the title, I ended up sitting here with a big smile on my face after watching your reaction. I am in no way a person with much knowledge when it comes to music. I can't play an instrument, can't read music, and my singing is only appropriate for the shower. But I did grow up with opera and classical music and, for some reason, ended up with a very good ear for music. I love how you managed to put into words the many reasons why I absolutely adore Pentatonix. So thank you! This just made me very very happy. I'd also like to say that your voice makes me wish you'd read out the phone book or something. Because damn, it's comforting. I'm pretty sure your singing voice will make me cry. A theory I shall put to the test immediately. Because your account will be the next thing I'll be binge watching. 🙈
So, so, happy you reviewed this song!!! I ran into your site - totally by accident and I had just watched their (Pentatonix), version and video performance of the Prayer. I’m thinking to myself, this guy has GOT to review this version. Then, as I’m getting ready to head out today, I see this!!!! So excited and so happy that you loved it. I personally thought it was incredibly beautiful and yes, it is one of my fave songs. Especially when sung by Andrea Boccelli and Celine Dion. Learning so much from listening to you. Thanks for your knowledge and interesting comments. Please keep it coming!!!
Enjoyed your reaction. Very informative and entertaining. The arrangement on this is pretty cool. It’s traditionally a duet and PTX are still able to feature their vocalists by trading off the duet parts. Starts with Mitch/Scott, then Scott/Kirstie, then Mitch/Kirstie and back to Scott/Mitch with a little Matt thrown in. Loved it!
Honestly I would have preferred to hear all the parts in Italian of the original version but I realize that it would have been even more difficult. The absolute certainty remains that Pentatonix have wonderful voices and that they are super good
Re: your comments about how the melody line isn't as conducive to Italian as you'd like, the song was written by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa and Tony Renis. I"m guessing the Italian lyrics were written by Alberto Testa, but had to fit the melody written by an English speaking composer? Not sure. Another extraordinary thing about PTX: that the "trio" of Kirstin, Scott, and Mitch all went to the same high school in Arlington, TX. What are the odds that this kind of incredible talent could all end up at the same public high school not specifically founded for fine arts education???
Plus their friend ( Mitch’s close friend)Dylan Chambers who was in school with them also has a successful music career. The music program at that school seems stellar. I once stumbled across their high school’s production of Sweeney Todd that Mitch was in and it was so much better than any high school musical I had ever seen. There was no cringiness like you usually get with a high school age musical production and the singers were all very good. I wish I could find it again to watch but it seems to be nowhere on TH-cam anymore.
@@kristagerry8505 todrick didn't go to their high school. He went to Bowie high school in Arlington Texas. It's a common misconception in the fandom because he's also from Arlington and he and the trio knew each other before any of them had fame and people keep saying it which keeps the story spreading.
are you an instructor? you're so obviously more educated than i am yet the way you explain things, it's so understandable even when it's still over my head. love your videos :D
Enjoyed your comments so much! I like how you had so many interesting musical things to say even when there wasn’t a lot of crazy stuff going on with the bass. Loved your bass-y morning voice! Thx!
Peter, you actually analyze the singing instead of making faces, talking about how obvious the blending of their voices occurr, or go into fan mode. You give us musical instruction on what each person is doing and how that affects the results. Thank you!
Great reaction as always. Love hearing your breakdowns. I think this is stunning! I saw an interview with Scott the other day and he grinned real big and said If anyone really knew Italian, please don't tell me how bad I did! Then he broke out laughing.
In just the past several weeks, I have begun listening to reaction videos for the first time--primarily reactions to Pentatonix Hallelujah and The Prayer. Of the 20 or so I listened to, I enjoyed Peter's analysis the most! I guess there's a place for "reaction listeners" who just say things like "that was crazy!" But as a singer myself, I so enjoy someone like Peter who has a more sophisticated analysis of the song, the arrangement, and the voices. Now that I've found Peter, I look forward to listening to other reactions he's posted to other songs!!
Truly my favorite version of this song. I have a hard time singing it without getting emotional and I love it! I also love watching your analysis of it. It's helps me learn and I am an analyst so that intrigues me.
"Of course, that's a major flat 6," like everyone in the world would even know what that means. LOL. I really do love your analyses, and your explanation was very clear and helped a lot. I hope you do some teaching; you would be great at it. That just jumped out at me for some reason.
Peter, If you're not teaching Music at some level of school, what a loss to the students. I was a performing arts major with 11 hours at 4.0 of Music and I would have killed to have you as one of my professors. Of course this was back in the 80's so that would have been a bit difficult. But THANK YOU for the Analysis along with your reactions. They are of Value.
I've loved this song since I first heard it as a kid in Quest for Camelot and this version, I'm with you, is the best cover. Also I liked the way your morning voice vibrated my earbuds.
Thank you for adding music theory to your reactions. I haven't studied theory for almost 45 years so I've forgotten a lot, but I find a lot of my memory of it returning when I listen to your analyses.
Interesting about the "morning voice" comment. Avi once said he liked to sleep for a couple of hours before a performance or recording because that was when he was at his most low voice. I noticed immediately how low you sounded when you started the video!
This is the first of your videos I have watched and I am hooked. I love how you actually talk technically about what they are doing. Understanding it does not lessen the pleasure in hearing it. Subscribed and off to view your older videos.
First, let me say that you could can your morning voice and sell it! I would get it in a minute to be part of my morning routine for how to start a great day. It was great watching you fan/geek out to this (Almost as fun as when you reviewed the latest Bass Gang video 😊) As usual loved the educational part, and watching a reactor not only analyze a piece but fall in love with it at the same time.
My freshman year in college, my roommate was a composition major. I was poly-sci, so we were from different galaxies. With both sight singing and ear training and theory and composition being the music school’s kill courses, our room as filled practically 24/7 with terrified instrumentalists pumping Jim for what was too me like quantum mechanics. I fled. You make this attractive, although I still don’t understand it.
As always, loved watching your reaction! The detail is greatly appreciated, especially since this has jumped up to be one of my favourite songs they've released.
Wow - suddenly I'm back in my advanced music theory class in college. ;-) Buddy - your speaking voice is remarkable. I could listen to you recite something as dull as industrial, instructional boilerplate and I'd never be bored.
I specifically went to rewatch this video because I remembered your pure joy at the end of the song. That's the level of joyful geekery that just makes me so happy!
This is a great reaction/analysis! Love this version of this song. Scott is singing Italian and Mitch is translating to English! My favourite PTX track yet! I’m no musician, but I know and appreciate good music when I hear it! Subscribed 🏴👍
Everything you said about the Latin sourced languages sounding quite alike is absolutely true, but Scott's pronunciations of the part in ITALIAN is very good but if you speak Italian you can tell he's an American speaking Italian with a relatively recognizable accent. My mom was an interpretor for the Italian Consulate General before meeting my dad and emigrating to the U.S. and I asked her what did she think? "Pretty good...for an American. Better than you based on just those words." Granted I'm biased, but my mom born in Sicily, getting a job as the personal assistant to the Consulate General because he happened to overhear her speak Sicilian and mainly was hoping that (not only she can speak a few lamguages) but he actually asked if she was a good cook! Apparently, there's no authentic Italian food in Berlin back in the late 40's-early50's. Speaking of my mom... In 1990 (I think) she went back to visit her family and while seeing her brother and sister-in-law in Berlin, one nite she "had to drive your cousin to one of those rock concerts you and your brother go to. She and my uncle killed time drink espresso hearing the "noise" in the background until bringing my cousin home. Long story short... MY MOTHER AND UNCLE "SUFFERED" THRU PINK FLOYD PLAYING AT THE WALL". I'll NEVER forget or forgive my opera singer (when she was young) mom bitching about the NOISE of Pink Floyd. 😤 I do enjoy your critiques based on more that "sounds really good" and re-learning the lessons of music I've forgotten. Keep your style and tips coming!
For the listeners who want the real lyrics in Italian and English La vraie chanson en italien et en anglais , voilà : I pray you'll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don't know Let this be our prayer As we go our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe La luce che tu dai I pray we'll find your light Nel cuore resterà And hold it in our hearts A ricordarci che When stars go out each night Eterna stella sei Nella mia preghiera Let this be our prayer Quanta fede c'è When shadows fill our day Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe Sognamo un mondo senza più violenza Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino Simbolo di pace, di fraternità La forza che ci dai We ask that life be kind E il desiderio che And watch us from above Ognuno trovi amore We hope each soul will find Intorno e dentro sé Another soul to love Let this be our prayer Let this be our prayer Just like every child Just like every child Need to find a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe E la fede che Hai acceso in noi Sento che ci salverà
One of my favorite songs done by an awesome group, and a reaction from my favorite commentator. Well done! Thanks for the reaction! Reminds me why I love music and the beauty behind what voices and instruments can do! Loved the excitement about the cadence at the end!
You are so right about the impact of going from minor to major (light at the end of the tunnel) and the reverse also true, major to minor (oh no! My dog just died!). My favorite example for this is the end of Mr. Cellophane from Chicago, the sad clown ending. Gives me chills every time. Great comments. Thank you. 🤗
Honestly, this is my favorite version of this song for a number of reasons I'll talk about during the video -- stunningly beautiful work from Pentatonix! Also, confirmed that the 2nd verse is in Italian as I originally thought, but Scott's pronunciation was inflected more like Spanish (to my ear, anyway -- I'd be interested to hear from someone who is fluent in both Spanish and Italian). Hope you guys enjoy!
Fluent in Italian he was there for it.. he even rolled the r's in the right spots
Spanish and Italian are pretty close anyway - right?! Could be very different when singing tho?! Just thoughts!
Scott grew up in Texas so it's a good bet he knows more Spanish than Italian. All southwesterners know a little Spanglish.
Brother if you ever need a new career you would be a fantastic choral teacher. I think students would be floored with your knowledge, not to mention your insanely cool voice! Love the reactions keep it up!
This was the first version I think I've heard probaly not lol
My Italian born fluently bilingual husband says that the actual pronunciation was spot on, but had a regional dialectic sound to it, as opposed to "true" Firenza Italian. So, whoever his linguistic coach was may have very well had a Spanish influence to it.
This makes sense. I’m a native English speaker and studied French in school (Parisian). I also grew up listening to my grandmother and her sisters speak Quebecois to each other. I didn’t understand much of the difference between these two dialects, because everybody from my teachers to my grandmother and great-aunts spoke English natively. You can hear some idiomatic differences, of course, but it wasn’t until I landed next to a guy from Montreal at work that I finally understood the difference between how French sounds vs. how Quebecois sounds.
From another Italian, Scott's consonants are good, but his vowels are inconsistent (closed when they should be open, and vice-versa), which is a little unsettling for people like me who speak "classic" Italian.
@@LunaKat9 I believe that is what my husband was referring to in his comment about dialectic sounding. Apparently you can go 20 km down the road in Italy and hear a completely different sounding dialect, which can be quite different from "classical" Italian.
He is absolutely right about dialects and their variations, and dialects are unfortunately dying rapidly. However for actors, singers, and performers in general, language coaches don't teach dialects unless specifically required, they teach "official Italian" which has precise pronunciation rules. Any and all opera singers will confirm this fact. When performing, even Italian artists learn how to water down their regional inflections, and it really all comes down to specific sounds. Scott does a very good job, but his vowels are not on point, which is more evident because his consonants are. And that is ok :) I can assure you that my pronunciation of foreign languages is definitely not always spot on LOL!
@@LunaKat9 This is great information, thanks for the clarification! As a non-Italian speaker, I think he sounds divine! I have zero idea what he is saying, all I know is it sounds lovely and rich and full, so not bad for a non-Italian speaking, non opera-trained baritone
19:49 - moment of realization
19:53 - unadulterated joy
I loved it 😆
Aeolian cadences make me feel some type of way 😁
He’s super cute right?!🥺
As Italian I can say that the Scott pronunciation is almost perfect. He just pronounces one vowel too open and a small mistake with doubles. And you Peter!!! Your pronunciation too! I love it. I'd like to hear you speak Italian more often. Nice morning voice btw ;D
I love his morning voice😍....nice deep
@@Anjali-1979 Same ^_^
I agree, I've actually never seen anyone so critical of this group.
Does anyone know if Scott actually speaks Italian, or just learned the song part?
@@lacicook8294 As far as I know, he learned it for this song. Just like when Scott and Mitch studied French for Papaoutai
I’ve never seen someone get so excited about an aeolian cadence. That was epic!!! 😂
Masterful piece by Pentatonix. Absolutely loved it and had chills the entire song.
This is definitely one of PTXs best covers they've done
Absolutely. And no shade to Celine and Andrea, but I think this is my favorite version of this ever.
I’ve listened to quite a few reactors who have critiqued the Pentatonix version of this song, but you are seriously the ONLY one who has pointed out the vibrato that both Mitch and Scott are absolutely nailing. I love your reactions because you are so well educated musically and it’s nice to have someone who hears the same things I hear. Excellent job. ❤️
Can we also give Kirsten some love for the vibrato in her belt? It’s like glass on the verge of shattering, in a good way. 😆
Vibrato is interruptive. As awesome as Mitch and Scott was (incredible Italian), Kirstin always makes the climax and intensity (Pentatonix sound).
One of the things I love about this is how Scott is using less of his breathy pop sound and we can hear a bit of the lovely resonance he is capable of producing. You get a bit of that in Sound of Silence as well. He has such a beautiful voice (in any style)
It's like they were meant to sing together.# Wall of sound.#Conveying the meaning and spirit of a great song.✝️🎵
I noticed that as well, Torch, and loved it. His voice is so rich and perfectly suited for this genre if he wanted to do more. PTX always blows me away.
Agreed!
Your excitement when you realized the song was ending on a aeolian cadence was adorable and infectious! 😀
Scott's pronunciation of Italian is amazing. Only the [e] in "sei" and in "c'è" are more open than what he's pronouncing. (Italian is my native language). Still, his pronunciation is great
former PTX member Avi Kaplan is an Operatically trained Basso profundo with one of the most beautiful voices that I have ever heard. One reactor stated that you don't listen to Avi's voice, you experience it! I enjoyed this reaction of PTX and would enjoy your reaction to Avi Kaplan ~
I saved your reaction for last. Because, as a singer myself, it’s hard to listen to “talk” about how great it is without giving actual musical critique; like, vocal technique, chest voice, falsetto, belting an E flat, chord structures, interweaving of harmonies, percussion talk, etc. You nail it every time.Thank you so much! And can we just mention how very difficult it is for Kevin to “beat box” at such slow tempos? I would think that would be harder. Anyways, from one singer to another, be blessed and keep the music going. 🎶☺️
I'm glad to have your appreciation :) it definitely takes a whole different set of skills to keep a beatbox pattern feeling full and interesting at slower tempi -- you have to do just enough to make it engaging, but not so much that it pulls too much attention from the voices
Just listened to Peter's reaction to this Pentatonix rendition of The Prayer, and just earlier his reaction to their Hallelujah. I've listened to dozens of reactions to Pentatonix' Hallelujah (m.o. - best a capella song I've ever heard delivered), which is how I was introed to Peter's. Thus far, Peter does the best reactions, as he breaks it down and you learn from him, as well. This is one reactor who knows his subject matter. Super well done, Peter. You have a new subscriber! Best to you and your aspiration in professional opera.
Thanks so much, Marra!
love watching when someone hits and eargasm and seeing the pure bliss on their face :) that ending had you giddy and blushing and I'm so here for it
Being a baritone/bass myself, I loved hearing you talk about "morning voice." My wife says first thing in the morning, my voice will sometimes make her toes curl. I thoroughly enjoy your reactions. They give me a bit of an education. I am, originally, self-taught, mainly because my mother would constantly tell me I couldn't sing to save my life, and she forgot that she raised me to perceive such as a challenge rather than a commentary. So I started watching training videos and going to karaoke nights and such to practice what was in the videos. Pretty soon, I realized that maybe I had progressed sufficiently. So I gave her a private "concert" of a few bars of a song, and she gave me an "eh" response. So I figured out that no matter what, I was forever going to be that guy who was a fish that learned to swim as a really little boy, qualified as a lifeguard at 13 and should have been a "professional" swimmer (whatever that is), and couldn't carry a tune to save his life, but who was a wizard on the soccer field and baseball diamond. I would never be anything else. I hope I never idealized my kids that way, but I am sure I have blind spots about them as she did with us. I was the brain, my sister was the beauty, my brother was the charmer, and so on. I think, to some degree, we all tend to idealize our children, especially if they have strengths where we lack strength and try to live vicariously through them because of it. Anyway, the whole point was to tell you that I enjoy having a more formal bent to your reactions, as it reinforces the occasional lessons that I have taken to improve a voice that was natural but untrained. I will likely never be professional in the music world, especially not beginning at 65, going on 66, but I took the lessons not to start a career, but to refine beyond what I was able to teach myself. Thanks for helping to further refine my understanding of a group I adore.
I just loved this reaction. There have been so many reactions, and it was such a joy to watch someone who genuinely knew and appreciated what was going on. Even though you were dissecting the song, the pleasure was still there. I'm glad that you're going to listen to it without having to analyze it, we usually experience that before we listen to reactors. Thank you so much for giving us your knowledge and helping us to get even more pleasure from the song.
That's genuinely my ultimate goal -- both enjoyment and education. So glad that's coming across!
Okay. You’re brilliant and genuine. I truly appreciate the fact that with you, unlike many others, can offer a well deserved critique without being a jerk about it. I subscribed to your channel some time ago but somehow I couldn’t find you. I’m so thankful to have found my way back to you. Amazing.
Peter, what a treat for me…Having an untrained “ear”, I still know what is pleasing to me. It is a special treat when a piece that I adore finds the blessing of a critic that I respect👍
19:53- That moment when Peter realizes that they're ending with the Aeolian cadence.
I literally just rewatch that part over and over because it's literally wholesome and freaking adorable!!
This is one of my favourite videos on TH-cam ever. Not only do I love Pentatonix and think this song is so beautiful, but your analysis of it is so informative, and the pure joy on your face at the end of the song brings me so much happiness. This is probably my 30th time watching it and anytime I need to smile, I come back to it. Thank-you for this!!
When Mitch starts your face says more than your voice could. Not a bad thing but your commentary is awesome. Thank you.
I am such a choir nerd! I love your critiques of different songs. Reminds me why I I love music so much!
You articulated my feelings exactly.
I'm so glad to hear that :)
You never really say much about Kirstie. Toss the girl some love! She has a beautiful clear voice.
love your analysis Peter on this epic piece of music it's a shame no reactor has ever mentioned how Kevin is keeping up the very high background harmony together with Kirstie and sometimes alone when Kirstie and Scott [and later with Mitch] are belting together.
most people forget that next to his amazing beatboxing skills he is also a tenor and he uses that more often in various songs that people realize.
If there is a Peter Barber rabbit hole, I have fallen down it. Discovered your channel last night and have now watched all your PTX videos and a short. 😂😂. I really enjoy your in-depth analysis. Thank you.
I have been waiting for this reaction!! My favorite thing in the world is seeing someone absolutely LOVE something. Watching you listen to Mitch is such a delight every time.
In the introduction of Bocelli and Dion, Foster, the co writer, said that translating to Italian was extremely difficult.
There is a very good live version of this from their I♡radio performance.
Might be fun to hear just for your own pleasure.
I think it is amazing how Kevin goes effortlessly from percussion to vocal throughout the entire song.
Ah, dear Peter...
What a joy it is to both hear that glorious natural basso in your speech and love to hear your comments. I am a former opera and music major from Hartt in CT (about 40 yrs ago lol) and hearing you speak from experience is so refreshing. Would love to hear more of your own performances...and now I have your sub to watch you whenever I need a fix. Bravo, honey and Happy New Year 🥂
You've done Hallelujah, you've done The Prayer, now - it's time for Amazing Grace! Another epically beautiful and emotional offering from our Fave Five. After you analyze a PTX song I listen to it with new ears, and love it even more. You rock Peter!
The wall of sound is a notable style for PTX. They use is very well and it's such a nice thing to hear in comparison to much contemporary music.
Huge Pentaholic here! I love your reaction videos and all the knowledge you bring to the table- so enlightening. The first song that introduced me to Pentatonix was their version of “Mary, did you know?”. Can you PLEASE do a reaction to that video??? And if you have, and I can’t seem to find it, can you please point me in the right direction? 😁
What a refreshing channel, like your honest opinion and professional comments. (a little bored with all these 'spontaneous' reactions and 'first time views') and you have a wonderful voice! I watched a couple of your personal performances as an opera singer, I enjoyed those as well.
I came across this video (as I watch many reactions) and was very impressed on many levels. Yes, this cover is absolutely amazing, but what I found as so much more interesting is that you Mr. Barber are both highly learned on the subject and quite equally emotive in your expressions. Being deaf in one ear myself I perhaps don't experience the depth of any given musical performance, but seeing the subtleties of your expressions truly touched me. When Mitch first began singing and through that sequence I watched in awe how it touched you. The head tilt, subtle smile, lighting of your eyes, the light nod, eyebrow raise and knit, etc. A depth of emotional resonance much like your very voice. It was almost as if watching someone falling in love, if only for an instant. I'll definitely be watching more of your reactions. Thank you. :-)
I'm also deaf in one ear and I've always wondered how I would have experienced music if I had two functioning ears... But at the same time I'm grateful at least one of them is working and I can enjoy masterpieces like these.
Way back in the Sing Off, Ben Folds suggested that sometimes they tend to rush a bit (they'd been singing as a quintet for a few months at that point), and that there are some points where they can take their time with a note or a phrase. This song almost feels like the culmination of that suggestion. And the result is amazing.
Drumming with Jarvis often mentions tension and release and the use of space in music. Pentatonix nails those elements.
I enjoyed this song from Pentatonix when I heard it for the first time but, I gotta say, I enjoyed it even more hearing you dissect it. I know very little about music. I've had the fortune of being a part of a worship band who loves music and when I hear them dissect songs, it's somehow such a joy to me because the enthusiasm for it is contagious. Thank you for doing this video. I really do appreciate it.
I have no musical training, but have always loved hearing talented singers & musicians. I love PTX for so many reasons, and really appreciate you commenting on 2 items in this piece. One is the riff that Mitch pulled off right toward the end. It seemed to me there was an interesting (perhaps a half-tone change?) shift in there that I don't remember hearing before. The other is your comment on the bass line - not being crazy low, but so very lovely. I've always thought that part of what makes Mitch's lovely high register sound so wonderful is the contrast to the buttery bass line. Thank you for your reaction. I always enjoy learning from you!
Please please please react to You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch! I don't feel like Matt gets enough credit for smashing that part
When you smiled on "mended" I was like, yup, I feel that too. Love watching people appreciate the same little things that I do
Little brother, I only came across you last weekend when looking for reviews of another Penta song and am hooked. Your voice is killer, there's something sexy and touches deep to the core when you hear a bass voice. Then when watching you during your reviews, you don't hold back and you see your emotions which makes it all the more exciting and touching to see you get excited, as with Mitch and at the end. Keep it up and I hope your star rises as high as you dream!
OMG, what a voice you have! I would listen to it all the time. Your reactions are great, I enjoy them. Professional, insightful. Actually a few other reactors mentioned vibrato, changing the chest to the head voice but of course, you as a musician noticed all these and even more. Above everything I would put your facial expression - it is simply the best! All the time I watched your handsome face, and I noticed that immense emotions ... pleasure, admiration ... I felt the same way, too.
So I am very pleased that you as bass singer always pay attention to Matt. And give us the analysis, which is professional but understandable for us non-experts (although I know quite a lot about the music, the theory included). Can you imagine the song without bass and rhythm section? Yes, here stand out Kirstin, Scott and Mitch, but Kevin and Matt posed a basis for the whole song.
Scott, he is remarkable both in singing and in Italian language. There is no American accent, he has done an excellent job. Of course, you know Italian, also as opera singer.
Let me mention some general facts regarding languages you mentioned: although all three languages that you mention are Romance languages, is quite a difference between the Italian and Spanish, not to mention the Portuguese, given that grammatically the same roots and the same group of languages. The closest vocabulary is between Italian and French, and Spanish and Portuguese (89%). Maybe I notice quite a difference in pronunciation better because I speak several languages and because I am European. Who knows.
Anyway, great, great reaction, thank you.
I am not crying.......you are crying! Beautiful! I greatly appreciate all of the information you bring to your evaluations. As someone said below, you would make a GREAT teacher for young minds interested in music!
I did actually teach voice and voice science to college students for two years during my master's as USC! But now I'm doing what I can to educate through these videos -- I'm thrilled to see there is appreciation for it 😌
@@PeterBarber true, your audience would be much larger here. Booooo Trojans! I am a Duck Alumnus lol. Keep up the good work.
@@PeterBarber you are so passionate and empathetic, making a great educator.
Scott italian is actually very good (I'm Italian) the only minor "glitches" are the double "L" in "Stella" (Star) which lacks emphasis and sounds a bit like "Stela" (with only one L) and the the "E" in "Sei" (you are) which should be more open.
Thanks for the input! We get eaten alive by vocal coaches in the opera world if we mess up doubling the wrong consonants (or vice versa)
So ... after pretty much binge watching Pentatonix reaction videos in the last few days, this video was suggested to me by TH-cam. And since I'm a simple girl who can always be lured in by anything with "bass singer" in the title, I ended up sitting here with a big smile on my face after watching your reaction. I am in no way a person with much knowledge when it comes to music. I can't play an instrument, can't read music, and my singing is only appropriate for the shower. But I did grow up with opera and classical music and, for some reason, ended up with a very good ear for music. I love how you managed to put into words the many reasons why I absolutely adore Pentatonix. So thank you! This just made me very very happy. I'd also like to say that your voice makes me wish you'd read out the phone book or something. Because damn, it's comforting. I'm pretty sure your singing voice will make me cry. A theory I shall put to the test immediately. Because your account will be the next thing I'll be binge watching. 🙈
Even a year later, this arrangement is so epic. Peter, the pure joy on your face at the end is what performers strive for.
So, so, happy you reviewed this song!!! I ran into your site - totally by accident and I had just watched their (Pentatonix), version and video performance of the Prayer. I’m thinking to myself, this guy has GOT to review this version. Then, as I’m getting ready to head out today, I see this!!!! So excited and so happy that you loved it. I personally thought it was incredibly beautiful and yes, it is one of my fave songs. Especially when sung by Andrea Boccelli and Celine Dion. Learning so much from listening to you. Thanks for your knowledge and interesting comments. Please keep it coming!!!
Enjoyed your reaction. Very informative and entertaining. The arrangement on this is pretty cool. It’s traditionally a duet and PTX are still able to feature their vocalists by trading off the duet parts. Starts with Mitch/Scott, then Scott/Kirstie, then Mitch/Kirstie and back to Scott/Mitch with a little Matt thrown in. Loved it!
Morning voice FTW! Yes I'm listening to these to hear your speaking voice
Ah yes there's nothing like some great morning voice
I completely agree. This is truly one of my favorite songs and Pentatonix version is now my at the top.
Honestly I would have preferred to hear all the parts in Italian of the original version but I realize that it would have been even more difficult. The absolute certainty remains that Pentatonix have wonderful voices and that they are super good
I learned a lot from that reaction and your little face at the end was joyfully delightful 😊
Re: your comments about how the melody line isn't as conducive to Italian as you'd like, the song was written by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa and Tony Renis. I"m guessing the Italian lyrics were written by Alberto Testa, but had to fit the melody written by an English speaking composer? Not sure.
Another extraordinary thing about PTX: that the "trio" of Kirstin, Scott, and Mitch all went to the same high school in Arlington, TX. What are the odds that this kind of incredible talent could all end up at the same public high school not specifically founded for fine arts education???
Plus their friend ( Mitch’s close friend)Dylan Chambers who was in school with them also has a successful music career. The music program at that school seems stellar. I once stumbled across their high school’s production of Sweeney Todd that Mitch was in and it was so much better than any high school musical I had ever seen. There was no cringiness like you usually get with a high school age musical production and the singers were all very good. I wish I could find it again to watch but it seems to be nowhere on TH-cam anymore.
@@PtxXtp Interesting!
Don't forget about Todderik Hall
@@kristagerry8505 todrick didn't go to their high school. He went to Bowie high school in Arlington Texas. It's a common misconception in the fandom because he's also from Arlington and he and the trio knew each other before any of them had fame and people keep saying it which keeps the story spreading.
are you an instructor? you're so obviously more educated than i am yet the way you explain things, it's so understandable even when it's still over my head. love your videos :D
Enjoyed your comments so much! I like how you had so many interesting musical things to say even when there wasn’t a lot of crazy stuff going on with the bass. Loved your bass-y morning voice! Thx!
Beautiful rendition! Enjoy your analysis and comments.
I’m not a musician but I view everyone of your reactions, because I so enjoy your explanations.
Man that listens to music with his whole body; You are a joy to watch!
This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and oh my god your voice is indescribably amazing
Peter, you actually analyze the singing instead of making faces, talking about how obvious the blending of their voices occurr, or go into fan mode. You give us musical instruction on what each person is doing and how that affects the results. Thank you!
❣️ **THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!** ❣️ Enjoyed your reaction and commentary~
Great reaction as always. Love hearing your breakdowns. I think this is stunning! I saw an interview with Scott the other day and he grinned real big and said If anyone really knew Italian, please don't tell me how bad I did! Then he broke out laughing.
In just the past several weeks, I have begun listening to reaction videos for the first time--primarily reactions to Pentatonix Hallelujah and The Prayer. Of the 20 or so I listened to, I enjoyed Peter's analysis the most! I guess there's a place for "reaction listeners" who just say things like "that was crazy!" But as a singer myself, I so enjoy someone like Peter who has a more sophisticated analysis of the song, the arrangement, and the voices. Now that I've found Peter, I look forward to listening to other reactions he's posted to other songs!!
Truly my favorite version of this song. I have a hard time singing it without getting emotional and I love it! I also love watching your analysis of it. It's helps me learn and I am an analyst so that intrigues me.
"Of course, that's a major flat 6," like everyone in the world would even know what that means. LOL. I really do love your analyses, and your explanation was very clear and helped a lot. I hope you do some teaching; you would be great at it. That just jumped out at me for some reason.
Peter, If you're not teaching Music at some level of school, what a loss to the students. I was a performing arts major with 11 hours at 4.0 of Music and I would have killed to have you as one of my professors. Of course this was back in the 80's so that would have been a bit difficult.
But THANK YOU for the Analysis along with your reactions. They are of Value.
Yes, he really should be teaching. Such authority and great a captivating presence.
I've loved this song since I first heard it as a kid in Quest for Camelot and this version, I'm with you, is the best cover.
Also I liked the way your morning voice vibrated my earbuds.
Thank you for adding music theory to your reactions. I haven't studied theory for almost 45 years so I've forgotten a lot, but I find a lot of my memory of it returning when I listen to your analyses.
I've waiting for this 😍😍😍😍....
Interesting about the "morning voice" comment. Avi once said he liked to sleep for a couple of hours before a performance or recording because that was when he was at his most low voice. I noticed immediately how low you sounded when you started the video!
This is the first of your videos I have watched and I am hooked. I love how you actually talk technically about what they are doing. Understanding it does not lessen the pleasure in hearing it. Subscribed and off to view your older videos.
I love listening to Pentatonix, but it is fun to watch you loving it too :) Your reaction at the end of the song was priceless.
Always enjoy your input on these Pentatonix tunes. You're a joy to watch, and listen to.
First, let me say that you could can your morning voice and sell it! I would get it in a minute to be part of my morning routine for how to start a great day. It was great watching you fan/geek out to this (Almost as fun as when you reviewed the latest Bass Gang video 😊) As usual loved the educational part, and watching a reactor not only analyze a piece but fall in love with it at the same time.
My freshman year in college, my roommate was a composition major. I was poly-sci, so we were from different galaxies. With both sight singing and ear training and theory and composition being the music school’s kill courses, our room as filled practically 24/7 with terrified instrumentalists pumping Jim for what was too me like quantum mechanics. I fled. You make this attractive, although I still don’t understand it.
As always, loved watching your reaction! The detail is greatly appreciated, especially since this has jumped up to be one of my favourite songs they've released.
Your sh00k face when Mitch did that riff😍 i did not expecting that too, Peter! From an ARMY here, love your reaction!💜
Dude... as a Bass/Bari with choral training... I'm all for the music theory breakdown. *Pit Vipers* Keep doing you, man.
Peter you are amazing. Your profound knowledge of musical structure and voice is so instructive. Joining your Patreon channel to keep you doing this!
Mich is of course a perfect fit with this. So beautiful
Contra tenor with ridiculous range
One of my favorite songs and one of the best renditions. Love your morning voice and analysis.
Wow - suddenly I'm back in my advanced music theory class in college. ;-) Buddy - your speaking voice is remarkable. I could listen to you recite something as dull as industrial, instructional boilerplate and I'd never be bored.
I specifically went to rewatch this video because I remembered your pure joy at the end of the song. That's the level of joyful geekery that just makes me so happy!
Bro the way your face lit up at the end 😂😂😂 amazing lol
This is a great reaction/analysis! Love this version of this song. Scott is singing Italian and Mitch is translating to English! My favourite PTX track yet! I’m no musician, but I know and appreciate good music when I hear it! Subscribed 🏴👍
Everything you said about the Latin sourced languages sounding quite alike is absolutely true, but Scott's pronunciations of the part in ITALIAN is very good but if you speak Italian you can tell he's an American speaking Italian with a relatively recognizable accent.
My mom was an interpretor for the Italian Consulate General before meeting my dad and emigrating to the U.S. and I asked her what did she think? "Pretty good...for an American. Better than you based on just those words." Granted I'm biased, but my mom born in Sicily, getting a job as the personal assistant to the Consulate General because he happened to overhear her speak Sicilian and mainly was hoping that (not only she can speak a few lamguages) but he actually asked if she was a good cook! Apparently, there's no authentic Italian food in Berlin back in the late 40's-early50's. Speaking of my mom...
In 1990 (I think) she went back to visit her family and while seeing her brother and sister-in-law in Berlin, one nite she "had to drive your cousin to one of those rock concerts you and your brother go to. She and my uncle killed time drink espresso hearing the "noise" in the background until bringing my cousin home. Long story short...
MY MOTHER AND UNCLE "SUFFERED" THRU PINK FLOYD PLAYING AT THE WALL". I'll NEVER forget or forgive my opera singer (when she was young) mom bitching about the NOISE of Pink Floyd. 😤
I do enjoy your critiques based on more that "sounds really good" and re-learning the lessons of music I've forgotten.
Keep your style and tips coming!
Currently binge watching all your videos because you go into detail and explain to us boring folk how things work 😆 keep up the great videos
For the listeners who want the real lyrics in Italian and English La vraie chanson en italien et en anglais , voilà :
I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
As we go our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
La luce che tu dai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore resterà
And hold it in our hearts
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night
Eterna stella sei
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'è
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sognamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternità
La forza che ci dai
We ask that life be kind
E il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amore
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro sé
Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Just like every child
Need to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salverà
This is the best of Scott for me. I like his pop sound and his soul sounds but his more classical style is just stunning❤
He belts those high notes and my soul leaves my body. I want to drop to the floor and ugly cry.
One of my favorite songs done by an awesome group, and a reaction from my favorite commentator. Well done! Thanks for the reaction! Reminds me why I love music and the beauty behind what voices and instruments can do! Loved the excitement about the cadence at the end!
Great reaction as always! That Aeolian cadence is my favorite, too, and that last one just almost put me over the edge. Keep up the great work!
You are so right about the impact of going from minor to major (light at the end of the tunnel) and the reverse also true, major to minor (oh no! My dog just died!). My favorite example for this is the end of Mr. Cellophane from Chicago, the sad clown ending. Gives me chills every time. Great comments. Thank you. 🤗
Dude, watched your reaction to the end like 10 times in a row haha amazing arrangement and they somehow sound better live. Love the PTX reactions!
I did too haha. Not that the analysis wasn't fascinating, but I think I just like hearing him talk.
Stunning! And wonderful analysis! Thank you Peter!
Thanks for the great reaction and analysis of this beautiful Pentatonix video. Subscribed.
This was an excellent critique. I love your voice. I heard so much more in this piece that I love so much with your help. Thank you
I love your reactions - they are so pure and genuine - you are a joy to watch and learn from
I love to listen to you talk like I understand everything you are talking about.
Mitch ❤️ Scott ❤️ Kirstin ❤️ Matt ❤️ Kevin ❤️ Peter ❤️
Your reaction when they get to those last few chords is everything!! 😍 Thank you. I love the theory bits you throw in as well.
I really enjoy watching your reactions! Thanks :)
your honest emotions are so stunning and powerful - keep doing you