Strict copyright on this one so we've got underwater PTX again 🏊♀The unfiltered version can be found on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/pentatonix-come-106210094 Check out my previous PTX reaction next! th-cam.com/video/dknegaerSVQ/w-d-xo.html
I've told my spouse that if i ever (heaven forbid) end up in a coma, just play this song on repeat and I'll fight my way back! I absolutely ADORE this arrangement from beginning to end. And the harmony/choral rich ending does the same to me- straight up shivers and wet eyes.
Cant wait until he gets to their grinch cover. Matt does such a good job and I think he'd appreciate the jazzy arrangement. I'm guessing we'll probably have to wait until Christmastime although for ptx fans it's Christmas year round.
By this time, Kirstie had been on Broadway, in Kinky Boots, and singing with folks other than PTX. I feel she augmented her skills, and her confidence during those experiences..
This one reminds me of their cover of Making Christmas from Nightmare Before Christmas . They did it the same year. Also theatric and fun. And for more Matt villain vibes, check out his Grinch.
PTX music may be seasonal but my listening habits are seasonless. I enjoy hearing their Christmas music any time. This is indeed a fun one. Thanks for a most excellent reaction! 😊 Edit: loving the transcriptions! (especially with the use of the organ)
I do love this arrangement! It’s one Mitch has mentioned he really likes, but then again, I don’t think Mitch dislikes any of their arrangements. They are all choir nerds, after all. I love the semi-creepy whimsy of the song, and I love the artwork from the original song’s video. I get a little giddy from this one, I’ll be honest, lol
Your Pentatonix reactions are my favorite “series” on TH-cam! For some calmer options, you could check out their covers of “Mad World”, “My Heart With You” (super crunchy!), or “The First Noel”. Everything they do is great, so you can’t go wrong.
It's such a fun song and they look like they are having fun. I'd suggest their cover of Billie Eilish's song "When the Party's Over" Your reactions are always so interesting and informative - love them!
This is what you would get if you asked them for a song that would combine the best wackiness and imagination of Dr Seuss, Lewis Carroll and Tim Burton.
We Pentaholics appreciate you. I love love the arrangement of this song. I almost said "1 of my favorites " but thus far all Pentatonix songs are my favorite. Depends on the time of day. Greetings from South Africa
I can certainly see why Come Along would be recommended to you as a lighter, more fun piece by Pentatonix - I've always thought that (to paraphrase Mitch) I really don't understand the lyrics, but it looks like PTX has a lot of fun singing it! And yes, this has a pretty good Mitch-slap in it - unlike a lot of songs, the melody really doesn't "foreshadow" that note from Mitch, it pretty much just seems to come from nowhere! There are at least 3 literary references in the lyrics - "heffalump", from Winnie the Pooh, "borogroves" and "slithy toves" from Jabberwocky, and "shut you ears when sirens sing" from The Odyssey. I always feel like there may be more that I'm not getting, but no one so far has come up with more than these. Boy, you weren't kidding when you talked about Matt's part in the final section jumping all over the place - until i saw your transcription, I had no idea he made that many LARGE jumps between notes, and did it a couple of times!
Great to see you still enjoying PTX! This song reminds me of Nightmare Before Christmas and other Tim Burton fantasy/creepy creations, so I relate to your comment about Matt's "cartoon villain vibes." If you want to listen to another superb version of Matt's cartoon villain character, I recommend "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." It's engaging from start to finish, an excellent showcase for Matt's smooth base voice, and a captivating glimpse into his fun-loving personality.
Now that you have started reacting to videos with Matt, I hope you get around to some of PTXs most viewed videos from this period. Such as Sounds of Silence, Amazing Grace, The Prayer and 90s Dance Medley. There are plenty of others to react to, but these are the more popular songs from the Matt period. Also if you would like to listen to the 1st song/video Matt did with PTX, then try New Rules/Are You That Somebody.
Thank you for coming back around to PTX, seems like it’s been awhile. They always bring me back down to Earth with the way they build toward the end of their songs and then end them relatively quietly. Goodbye now, I need to rewatch your Carol of the Bells reaction 😊.
Can I just say, that really was the perfect video filter for that song! :D Thank you once again for a brilliant, insightful analysis. If you're looking for a calm song, I highly recommend My Heart With You (the official video is a live recording!) or The Prayer - both from the Matt era. I was also wondering if you'd consider reacting to songs that don't have a music video? There are some real gems from both the Avi and Matt era that hardly get any attention (e.g. Love You Long Time, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Rosegold, I Saw Three Ships, When You Wish Upon A Star, Petals, Side).
@sirhairless, I totally agree. Two of my favorite Christmas songs of theirs get very little attention. They both remind me of Carol of the Bells in different ways. The first is "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," which I believe is on their first Christmas album. With your love of Renaissance music, I know you would love the second: "Coventry Carol." Both are on a You Tube channel called Yule Log Videos (which has all the music on PTX's Christmas albums). In a completely different genre, their recording of "River" (the Joni Mitchell song) is exquisite. You'll find it there too. links: O Come, O Come Emmanuel: th-cam.com/video/RTsCC0hwL5g/w-d-xo.html "Coventry Carol: th-cam.com/video/bdE3oFfMv6E/w-d-xo.html "River": th-cam.com/video/5ILplwX6sxo/w-d-xo.html And one more I just found (and it's not a Christmas song). "Invincible." This is a collab with two famous Indian singers that I had never heard of: Shreya Ghoshal, who evidently sings more than 20 languages, and . Link: th-cam.com/video/B0t8lLyy3fg/w-d-xo.html. This one would gain you a whole viewership (and now I want to hear more of her work). Ok, their collab on Silent Night with the King's Singers is also extraordinary I thought their earlier Silent Night (the one you reviewed) was the best, but this one may be even better. It never fails to bring tears and goosebumps. Link: th-cam.com/video/g6NiUKWYFFI/w-d-xo.html
Don't worry, I always listen to the songs multiple times afterwards uninterrupted And this one I've been listening to exclusively on repeat since I recorded this video, so a couple of days straight now 😅 It's great
@@SirHairless I imagine you are finding how fun it is to sing, but I’m curious if you are trying out each of the parts as well? Which is most fun for you?🎶
@@shelleyo Yeah I sing them all, and which part I default to depends on the part of the song too (but I find the bass part to be the most catchy for the most-part )
Once more you did the very best reaction to this song. Bravo! The next time PTX tours the UK I hope they let you sing with them in a video for your channel..
Your face did what mine does when I watch this PTX vid. I just cant help but smile. It's such an oddly uplifting song the way they sing it. Also, i dont think we purposely recommend songs with mitch slaps, but the slaps definitely make the songs more memorable. He's one of a kind. Thank you for doing this reaction. 😊
You might have heard the song on an Apple iPhone ad from several years ago, where there are lots of people running through the streets in color-coordinated groups.
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who thought of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ when I first heard this song! Awe…..a Heffalump! Thank you for the reaction and breakdown! You are hands down my favorite person who reacts to PTX! ❤️
Hello, It doesn't matter if is not Christmas time, PTX all along music through, any time, everywhere. Its the harmonies and voices!! ☺☺ they are stars that shine beautifully 😌
This is a favorite of both mine and my husband's. They are all having such fun on this! Scott is almost demure and retiring in this one; after his opening mini-solos, he settle into a supporting role, ably executed. Kevin's beatboxing is so forward and driving, and Matt is showing one of his strengths in that his parts are nimble and strong at the same time. And Kirstin and Mitch are just having a blast!
Ahh, another merry mullet Mitch slap for sure! A most excellent RA, this is a perfect one for brightening a dull summer’s day🎶☀😎 Yes, all 3 of the trio have accumulated and modified various body art… Mitch’s hands are showing his beloved bats. He and Kirstie have a matching ‘collarbone’ one, too, I believe. This was good fun for a day that very much needed some good fun Great choice.. thanks!
@@SirHairless His style generally morphs over time, as you’ve seen a bit from The SingOff up to mullet Mitch so far, and that’s the case regarding his body art too. Some older choices are being covered or otherwise altered, bats may not have been on his hands in this video, but have at least for the past few years. Kirstie’s wedding pics show a number of hers, and Scott’s got a fair bit as well, as seen in his TikToks or other social media. I’ll look up the name of a TH-cam channel , maybe PTX news but not quite right? I’ll check… but the gal gathers up a number of their social media bits and shares them conveniently in one place, some fun stuff, see a bit of their personalities. I’ll follow up if I need to correct that channel name. 🦇
So glad for your reaction. Not just technically but your enjoyment of it. Whenever I need a pick me up, this is the song that I play. It is like an adult version of a child's fantasy book. I can't help but bop along to it.
I love that you said "I'm not sure about happy, but it's definitely fun, definitely upbeat." Very true! It SOUNDS happy, but the lyrics are (to take your phrase out of context), "quite unsettling." I can't decide if PTX are playing friends who want to rescue us from "greed, anger, and boredom," or whether they are sirens luring us to disaster. I also liked your description of Matt's solo as "cartoon-villainy" Now THAT is something that had never occurred to me, but I"ll be hearing it completely differently from now on. Now, even if I had disagreed with all your comments, you would have won me over, with all my heart, with your references to "Carol of the Bells," even including a clip. That was the very first PTX song I ever heard and it still makes me shudder in ecstasy every time I hear it. I've written more than I intended, so just one more thing: You say you'd love to sing this, that it sounds so much fun to sing. True--but those slow trills--you said "flutter"--are practically impossible for ordinary people to sing! (Not that you're an ordinary singer!) And then to do them in perfect synchrony--wow. Oh, and as far as I know, Kevin and Matt have no tattoos--for primarily religious reasons, I believe, though neither of them is judgy about it.
That was an odyssey. I got snippets of dark Disney, of baroque, of madrigal, of '80s electronica. Lyrics? Beware the jabberwock, my son. Understand the necessity of filters for copyright; this one made me instantly seasick, so I had to look at Sir rather than the video. Cheeky tactic. And your deft, nimble transcription of key bits. Is that normal, you doing that with apparent ease? Very enjoyable as always. 💐
@ulrikaandersson1463 you're right, thanks! I'd forgotten he'd mentioned his age at that time. Also I regret using the word "normal" in my attempt at humor, as it implies abnormal as its opposite. Having a gift at something is not abnormal. It's "better than what's expected."
A complete blend of styles! Haha the jabberwocky, what a throwback to drama lessons in school 👹 Oops! This is the only filter where you can still somewhat see them that makes it past the copyright detection! Didn't consider it could trigger sea-sickness in people I'm not sure it's for me to answer if being able to transcribe things is normal 😅I did used to practise it when I was younger (for fun...not with the intention of practising transcribing), as Ulrika mentioned above
At a guess, Matt's earring is probably his only body mod, unless he has a secret tattoo for his wife (and soon, their baby). I can't see Kevin getting ink ever.
This song is one of my favorite arrangements from Pentatonix!!! I listen to it all the time and always find something new to be surprised about. Thank you for your breakdowns!!
I had this song in my head for a week after hearing it for the first time. I love it so much! That choral ending is glorious. Thank you for featuring it. I would love to sing it with you!
I can see this is going to be one of my favourite of your PTX reactions. I've already listened to it five times! I love it when you get very enthusiastic about a piece and do your transcripts so I can see the breakdowns of the arrangements. I love this one. It's such a fun, but also weird and ethereal take on the song. Cosmo Sheldrake absolutely loves this cover and it stimulated a huge amount of exposure for his version. It's so catchy and even though the video is so simple - they're just sitting in front of a screen with brightly coloured clothes on - it's still somehow extremely effective. I love the big, epic VoicePlay productions with costumes and sets etc, but sometimes with PTX arrangements I feel like that would be too much of a good thing and would detract slightly from their incredible arrangements. For more drama, though, you should watch their versions of 'My favourite things' which is a gothic/Steampunk dark Christmas version. Also, if you like 'the nightmare before Christmas' they do a very theatrical, clever version of 'making Christmas' with costumes etc. they are both really engaging. By the way, you were spot on with your memory of the heffalump from Winnie the Pooh - that is what he was referring to. There are also some Alice in Wonderland references and other fantasy books in there. It made me smile when you said that you thought people were only recommending songs with Mitch slaps in them! To be fair, there are a lot of PTX songs with those in! They're often the pentaholics' favourites too! 😊 I wonder if you are going to finally do Hallelujah as your slow, moving one. That is often people's first Mitch slap moment - but you'll see it's not one insanely high note. Their video of that one is their most watched video of all time - over 700 MILLION views! Their cover of the Sound of Silence is also fantastic. Looking forward as always to the next one. Thank you!
Thanks!! Oh yes, definitely effective Less choreo = more focus on the colours and lighting. I'm sure there'll be many more Mitch slaps to come I think I have another one in mind for the next slow, calm reaction - one I've seen commented/recommended a fair few times now! (It's not 'Hallelujah' )
Once again, you’ve given me something new, although probably skewed in my case. I think the “pick-a-dee” ending totally fits the lyrics. This is one of my enduring favorites from them, so thanks for the upbeat selection. I’m hoping Mad World is the solemn, introspective choice we’ll get next time. As always, loved your analysis, and it’s nice to have Future Sir back in the mix! Peace …
I've been waiting for your analysis of this one. I love this b/c of it's slight 'quirkiness' . . and . . It's lack of familiarity. As usual - I love hearing your breakdown that helps me understand why I like it so much. Thanks!
This one is so fun!! I remember the first time I heard this it gave me Dr. Seuss vibes! But honestly I think it was the bright color choice of outfits and the quirky vibes of the song more than the melody! I have heard this numerous times now and just love it! Always Love your reactions and analysis!! ❤
Great reaction to a wonderful version of this song. The original video by Cosmo is very interesting, with scrolling pictures of mystical sea creatures. There is another reactor who had an interesting take on this song. She said that many of the phrases in the video come from faery mythology, and she said that it's not wise to not take them seriously. That really made an impression on me, as she interpreted some of the lyrics in "faery speak".
This is one of my favourites of their covers. So happy that you did this one, few reactors and analysts pick this. Good job Patreons! Great analysis as always!
I'm always amazed how you analyze these songs...masterful. I would really love you to jump ahead to some recent songs, or it will go on forever with their playlist. I'm going to plead with you to do "Kiss From A Rose" (Seal), because it is live and shows their amazing growth. My suggestion is that you put their playlist on a board and throw a dart to see which one you review (lol). 😀😀😀
What a fun song that allows them to play vocally and gives Matt a chance to shine. Matt’s sound to me has a formal vibe to it. More Broadway, less pop sound. Nevertheless, I’m just so glad they found him though because he’s a great fit for the group in many ways. Love your analysis. Always helps me hear things I would have missed otherwise. 👍
As I understand it, clips of this song were used in a telephone company ad, which is how PTX found it. Maybe that's where you heard it before. This cover introduced me to Cosmo Sheldrake, who's now one of my favorite musicians.
Sir Hairless, I just loooooove your musical reactions. This is so much more meaningful than all the crappy, noisy reviews that are going around. You really know what you are talking about, and I love the details of how you take the song apart. I have some knowledge of music theory, and you made me better understand and apply it through your explanations. I love the watery eyes the moment there is a beautiful part in the music. You're a joy to watch.
I love this song. I had to go find the lyrics myself, because I couldn't figure out what 'green anger' was! Gotta love misheard lyrics! Thanks for your reaction. I think you might enjoy Mitch as Elphaba singing ''Defying Gravity'. It can be found under Superfruit, which is Mitch and Scott. Mitch sings it so well with the mistake of one word.
One of my favorite PTX songs that doesn't get enough recognition. Cosmo did it with 8 musicians using voice and 18-20 instruments and sound effects. They did it with 5 voices. If you want some fun there is a video about each member's vocal range that has Mitch hitting the "whistle range".
Actually, Kirstie is more successful than Mitch in that video with the whistle range, because like Mariah Carey she can actually sing words at that whistle level. 🙂
Great reaction - I appreciate your referring back to the original since I was already familiar with it and a second Sheldrake song, Wriggle, yet another distinctly odd but pleasurable listening experience. This Pentatonix performance is brilliant in every way- definitely one of my favorites of their entire catalog.
I just love your analysis videos! You have a gift for music! I can't comprehend how you hear all the notes, much less name them and categorize them. Amazing to me. Thank you!
So much fun. Love your reactions. Was just going back to some of your older ones and realized you haven't done Hallelujah. Unless I missed it or you didn't react because you have heard them do it before you HAVE to do Hallelujah. It's their most epic video.
Love this, I’m always in the mood for PTX, and the concert this weekend and a week away from my kids (a rarity) means I e done nothing but listen to PTX.
If YOU are feeling Christmas-y in June, their new version of O Holy Night (released 15th of December 2023) is probably my highest rated Pentatonix song. I hope you get to it eventually.
I know your Pentatonix list is huge!! And I don’t want to add to it, but wanted to check if “My Favorite Things” is on it? Their take on it is awesome in my opinion. It’s definitely different from the original. (I meant to comment this when you reacted to Forestella’s version.) It’s one of their more in “costume” & in “character” videos. But the arrangement is pretty cool. Also, in my years of watching Pentatonix reactor’s reactions I’ve only come across 2 reactions to it. Which has always surprised me. It would fall in the “fun” category!!
Siempre admirables estos chicos, admiro su creatividad y como funcionan juntos como una sola cajita musical. Me apasiona la versatilidad que tienen. Gracias por otra master class mi niño de ojitos cristalinos. Amo cuanto amor, valga la redundancia, que transmites por la música. No cambies nunca tu forma de enseñar y transmitir tu pasión. Un abrazo grande de madre como siempre.
YEEEEEESSSSSSS! One of my PTX’s favorite. So original, delectable, spooky and fun. I love the arrangement that you explained so well, each passed solo, that repeated suspension, Matt’s marching band like pompous bass, Kevin’s killing beats and snare rolls, that choral heavenly finale. Loved your reaction as well. They always manage to make me feel so happy and now you do too. Thanks. 🤗
This is probably my favorite Pentatonix song!! I enjoyed the quirkiness of this song and how much fun they have in this video!! And each verse has new interesting elements add in!! The final session is definitely a surprise full choir moment, and the final major chord is just so satisfying!!
You should really look at more of Cosmo Shelldrakes music just for fun. He uses the most out of the box sound sources to make his music. He did a live once where he made music out of ocean sounds
They did the photo shoot for all of their 2019 tour after this video. All of their merch featured them in these outfits with that background. I work at a concert arena and have one of the huge arena signs of it hanging in my office. It’s almost the size of the whole wall behind my desk.
Such a fun one! I had never heard this song before they did it and now know every word. Future requests from the Matt era: My Heart With You (exquisite) and The Star Spangled Banner from the 2023 College Football Championship game. Thanks Sir Hairless!
Strict copyright on this one so we've got underwater PTX again 🏊♀The unfiltered version can be found on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/pentatonix-come-106210094
Check out my previous PTX reaction next! th-cam.com/video/dknegaerSVQ/w-d-xo.html
Mitch has said " I don't know what it means but it is really fun to sing."
Haha it certainly seems it! And his part in particular is great
I've told my spouse that if i ever (heaven forbid) end up in a coma, just play this song on repeat and I'll fight my way back! I absolutely ADORE this arrangement from beginning to end. And the harmony/choral rich ending does the same to me- straight up shivers and wet eyes.
This is in my top 10 PTX songs and it is very underplayed ❤
“This is my get out of a coma song” has to be the best compliment to a band😂. I’m stealing that. I’d say this and Sing would def do it for me.
I might join you on that one! Music's definitely a powerful enough tool for rejuvenation
Funny you say that. My dad was in a coma last year and I did play Pentatonix for him, including this song!
100%!
Matt is very much giving same vibes as when he did Mr.Grinch here.... so yes
Cant wait until he gets to their grinch cover. Matt does such a good job and I think he'd appreciate the jazzy arrangement. I'm guessing we'll probably have to wait until Christmastime although for ptx fans it's Christmas year round.
Love him in that one. His part in O Holy Night is glorious, as is all of the parts. ❤
@@PtxXtpPTX IS year-round.
By this time, Kirstie had been on Broadway, in Kinky Boots, and singing with folks other than PTX. I feel she augmented her skills, and her confidence during those experiences..
I believe that you would love The Wizard of Ahhh’s , it’s a Todrick Hall creation, so cool!
Yes, I can't wait til you get to this one!
This is an incredible production. ❤❤
This one reminds me of their cover of Making Christmas from Nightmare Before Christmas . They did it the same year. Also theatric and fun.
And for more Matt villain vibes, check out his Grinch.
Absolutely agree with this comment!
I LOVE Making Christmas!!!! And The Grinch!
PTX music may be seasonal but my listening habits are seasonless. I enjoy hearing their Christmas music any time. This is indeed a fun one. Thanks for a most excellent reaction! 😊
Edit: loving the transcriptions! (especially with the use of the organ)
Over the years, I had completely burned out on any Christmas music but Pentatonix has renewed my love for it. 😀
I do love this arrangement! It’s one Mitch has mentioned he really likes, but then again, I don’t think Mitch dislikes any of their arrangements. They are all choir nerds, after all. I love the semi-creepy whimsy of the song, and I love the artwork from the original song’s video. I get a little giddy from this one, I’ll be honest, lol
But I imagine the quirkier songs are particularly his favorites, like this, aha etc…
@@melissacoviello2886 yep! 😊
With Mitch's part in this I'm not surprised, it's amazing!
Speaking of quirky, I LOVE their Gangnam Style: th-cam.com/video/_nLLECY6m_Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GUKXh63-IKdzc_5j
Your Pentatonix reactions are my favorite “series” on TH-cam! For some calmer options, you could check out their covers of “Mad World”, “My Heart With You” (super crunchy!), or “The First Noel”. Everything they do is great, so you can’t go wrong.
The First Noel, Avi’s voice is Incredible in this one!
I'm dying for him to view Say Something
It's such a fun song and they look like they are having fun. I'd suggest their cover of Billie Eilish's song "When the Party's Over" Your reactions are always so interesting and informative - love them!
Upvote for this! Really, anything off their Home EP😊
@@judithL3100 All of it, yes!👍
Yes, yes, you MUST watch "When the Party's Over." It's incredible.
This is what you would get if you asked them for a song that would combine the best wackiness and imagination of Dr Seuss, Lewis Carroll and Tim Burton.
Thank you! MAD WORLD (Cover) next please! You`ll love it!
We Pentaholics appreciate you. I love love the arrangement of this song. I almost said "1 of my favorites " but thus far all Pentatonix songs are my favorite. Depends on the time of day. Greetings from South Africa
Why I said time of day? Pentatonix set the mood
Pentatonix- eine der besten Gesangsgruppen, die es gibt 👌👏🎶
Ohne Zweifel! 😊
Thank you for reacting to this video. And who doesn’t like a Mitch slap?😂
I can certainly see why Come Along would be recommended to you as a lighter, more fun piece by Pentatonix - I've always thought that (to paraphrase Mitch) I really don't understand the lyrics, but it looks like PTX has a lot of fun singing it!
And yes, this has a pretty good Mitch-slap in it - unlike a lot of songs, the melody really doesn't "foreshadow" that note from Mitch, it pretty much just seems to come from nowhere!
There are at least 3 literary references in the lyrics - "heffalump", from Winnie the Pooh, "borogroves" and "slithy toves" from Jabberwocky, and "shut you ears when sirens sing" from The Odyssey. I always feel like there may be more that I'm not getting, but no one so far has come up with more than these.
Boy, you weren't kidding when you talked about Matt's part in the final section jumping all over the place - until i saw your transcription, I had no idea he made that many LARGE jumps between notes, and did it a couple of times!
Great to see you still enjoying PTX! This song reminds me of Nightmare Before Christmas and other Tim Burton fantasy/creepy creations, so I relate to your comment about Matt's "cartoon villain vibes." If you want to listen to another superb version of Matt's cartoon villain character, I recommend "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." It's engaging from start to finish, an excellent showcase for Matt's smooth base voice, and a captivating glimpse into his fun-loving personality.
Now that you have started reacting to videos with Matt, I hope you get around to some of PTXs most viewed videos from this period. Such as Sounds of Silence, Amazing Grace, The Prayer and 90s Dance Medley. There are plenty of others to react to, but these are the more popular songs from the Matt period. Also if you would like to listen to the 1st song/video Matt did with PTX, then try New Rules/Are You That Somebody.
Glad to see your doing more of there newer bangers. Please check out their latest live Vevo performance of Kiss from a Rose.
Thank you for coming back around to PTX, seems like it’s been awhile. They always bring me back down to Earth with the way they build toward the end of their songs and then end them relatively quietly.
Goodbye now, I need to rewatch your Carol of the Bells reaction 😊.
Can I just say, that really was the perfect video filter for that song! :D Thank you once again for a brilliant, insightful analysis. If you're looking for a calm song, I highly recommend My Heart With You (the official video is a live recording!) or The Prayer - both from the Matt era. I was also wondering if you'd consider reacting to songs that don't have a music video? There are some real gems from both the Avi and Matt era that hardly get any attention (e.g. Love You Long Time, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Rosegold, I Saw Three Ships, When You Wish Upon A Star, Petals, Side).
Oh yes! So many of their gems tend to remain hidden from reactors because they only do their songs with videos! Please do the video-less ones too!
@@tasia2174 And then have to put video distortion filters over it to prevent demonetization...
@sirhairless, I totally agree. Two of my favorite Christmas songs of theirs get very little attention. They both remind me of Carol of the Bells in different ways. The first is "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," which I believe is on their first Christmas album. With your love of Renaissance music, I know you would love the second: "Coventry Carol." Both are on a You Tube channel called Yule Log Videos (which has all the music on PTX's Christmas albums).
In a completely different genre, their recording of "River" (the Joni Mitchell song) is exquisite. You'll find it there too.
links: O Come, O Come Emmanuel: th-cam.com/video/RTsCC0hwL5g/w-d-xo.html
"Coventry Carol: th-cam.com/video/bdE3oFfMv6E/w-d-xo.html
"River": th-cam.com/video/5ILplwX6sxo/w-d-xo.html
And one more I just found (and it's not a Christmas song). "Invincible." This is a collab with two famous Indian singers that I had never heard of: Shreya Ghoshal, who evidently sings more than 20 languages, and . Link: th-cam.com/video/B0t8lLyy3fg/w-d-xo.html. This one would gain you a whole viewership (and now I want to hear more of her work).
Ok, their collab on Silent Night with the King's Singers is also extraordinary I thought their earlier Silent Night (the one you reviewed) was the best, but this one may be even better. It never fails to bring tears and goosebumps.
Link: th-cam.com/video/g6NiUKWYFFI/w-d-xo.html
You should really react to "You're a mean one, Mr Grinch" !
I love your breakdowns, but in the back of my mind, I am thinking, "I REALLY hope he goes back and listens to the song straight thru." 🤣🤣
Likely very many times, eh?
Don't worry, I always listen to the songs multiple times afterwards uninterrupted And this one I've been listening to exclusively on repeat since I recorded this video, so a couple of days straight now 😅 It's great
@@SirHairless I imagine you are finding how fun it is to sing, but I’m curious if you are trying out each of the parts as well? Which is most fun for you?🎶
@@shelleyo Yeah I sing them all, and which part I default to depends on the part of the song too (but I find the bass part to be the most catchy for the most-part )
@@SirHairless oh to be a fly on that wall! 🎶
Once more you did the very best reaction to this song. Bravo! The next time PTX tours the UK I hope they let you sing with them in a video for your channel..
Your face did what mine does when I watch this PTX vid. I just cant help but smile. It's such an oddly uplifting song the way they sing it.
Also, i dont think we purposely recommend songs with mitch slaps, but the slaps definitely make the songs more memorable. He's one of a kind.
Thank you for doing this reaction. 😊
It's definitely a fun one
You might have heard the song on an Apple iPhone ad from several years ago, where there are lots of people running through the streets in color-coordinated groups.
This must be it!
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who thought of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ when I first heard this song! Awe…..a Heffalump! Thank you for the reaction and breakdown! You are hands down my favorite person who reacts to PTX! ❤️
And I immediately thought of Lewis Carroll & Jabberwocky 😉
I cannot wait for your reaction to the prayer! Love the breakdowns. This song is a great pick me up
Their official The Prayer is incredible, as is Amazing Grace!
Probably one of their best... surprises!!!
Hello,
It doesn't matter if is not Christmas time, PTX all along music through, any time, everywhere.
Its the harmonies and voices!!
☺☺ they are stars that shine beautifully 😌
This is a favorite of both mine and my husband's. They are all having such fun on this! Scott is almost demure and retiring in this one; after his opening mini-solos, he settle into a supporting role, ably executed. Kevin's beatboxing is so forward and driving, and Matt is showing one of his strengths in that his parts are nimble and strong at the same time. And Kirstin and Mitch are just having a blast!
I got soooo excited to wake up to a new Pentatonix video from you!!!
This is one of my faves PTX songs. So upbeat, great harmonies, happy inducing. Love their outfits, too. Great reaction. Billy Boy
Don't forget about Gabriel Henrique. Check out his amazing cover of AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING from Dreamgirls movie Jennifer Hudsons cover.
Ahh, another merry mullet Mitch slap for sure! A most excellent RA, this is a perfect one for brightening a dull summer’s day🎶☀😎 Yes, all 3 of the trio have accumulated and modified various body art… Mitch’s hands are showing his beloved bats. He and Kirstie have a matching ‘collarbone’ one, too, I believe. This was good fun for a day that very much needed some good fun Great choice.. thanks!
lol . . . 'mullet' Mitch is my fav look of his. It just works for him . . like nobody else.
@@TomLloyd-18 so very true! Such a chameleon 🤩
I was wondering about his hand tats! Beloved bats you say? 🦇
@@SirHairless His style generally morphs over time, as you’ve seen a bit from The SingOff up to mullet Mitch so far, and that’s the case regarding his body art too. Some older choices are being covered or otherwise altered, bats may not have been on his hands in this video, but have at least for the past few years. Kirstie’s wedding pics show a number of hers, and Scott’s got a fair bit as well, as seen in his TikToks or other social media. I’ll look up the name of a TH-cam channel , maybe PTX news but not quite right? I’ll check… but the gal gathers up a number of their social media bits and shares them conveniently in one place, some fun stuff, see a bit of their personalities. I’ll follow up if I need to correct that channel name. 🦇
Okay, I was almost close.. PTXWeeklyNewsPWN…. have fun with it
Yes!!! I was just wondering yesterday if you'd get to this song soon and here we are! Love this song. Matt and Kevin just shine.
So glad for your reaction. Not just technically but your enjoyment of it. Whenever I need a pick me up, this is the song that I play. It is like an adult version of a child's fantasy book. I can't help but bop along to it.
Reminds me of Jabberwocky. We sang it in high school choir many (decades!) ago.
Great reaction. I love their fun, bouncy songs.
I love that you said "I'm not sure about happy, but it's definitely fun, definitely upbeat." Very true! It SOUNDS happy, but the lyrics are (to take your phrase out of context), "quite unsettling." I can't decide if PTX are playing friends who want to rescue us from "greed, anger, and boredom," or whether they are sirens luring us to disaster. I also liked your description of Matt's solo as "cartoon-villainy" Now THAT is something that had never occurred to me, but I"ll be hearing it completely differently from now on. Now, even if I had disagreed with all your comments, you would have won me over, with all my heart, with your references to "Carol of the Bells," even including a clip. That was the very first PTX song I ever heard and it still makes me shudder in ecstasy every time I hear it. I've written more than I intended, so just one more thing: You say you'd love to sing this, that it sounds so much fun to sing. True--but those slow trills--you said "flutter"--are practically impossible for ordinary people to sing! (Not that you're an ordinary singer!) And then to do them in perfect synchrony--wow. Oh, and as far as I know, Kevin and Matt have no tattoos--for primarily religious reasons, I believe, though neither of them is judgy about it.
That was an odyssey. I got snippets of dark Disney, of baroque, of madrigal, of '80s electronica. Lyrics? Beware the jabberwock, my son.
Understand the necessity of filters for copyright; this one made me instantly seasick, so I had to look at Sir rather than the video. Cheeky tactic. And your deft, nimble transcription of key bits. Is that normal, you doing that with apparent ease?
Very enjoyable as always. 💐
He said in a recent video that he transcribed barbershop when he was 15 so it sounds like he has a lot of experience of transcribing.
@ulrikaandersson1463 you're right, thanks! I'd forgotten he'd mentioned his age at that time. Also I regret using the word "normal" in my attempt at humor, as it implies abnormal as its opposite. Having a gift at something is not abnormal. It's "better than what's expected."
A complete blend of styles! Haha the jabberwocky, what a throwback to drama lessons in school 👹
Oops! This is the only filter where you can still somewhat see them that makes it past the copyright detection! Didn't consider it could trigger sea-sickness in people
I'm not sure it's for me to answer if being able to transcribe things is normal 😅I did used to practise it when I was younger (for fun...not with the intention of practising transcribing), as Ulrika mentioned above
The tattoo queens are the trio. I think Mitch has the most. Kevin doesn’t have any. I’m not sure Matt does either.
At a guess, Matt's earring is probably his only body mod, unless he has a secret tattoo for his wife (and soon, their baby). I can't see Kevin getting ink ever.
This song is one of my favorite arrangements from Pentatonix!!! I listen to it all the time and always find something new to be surprised about. Thank you for your breakdowns!!
YES!! This is an AMAZING arrangement 🌟
One of my all-time favorites. I loved your insight. I always learn something new.
There's still so much older music to explore, but I'm glad you getting to some of the newer stuff too.
I had this song in my head for a week after hearing it for the first time. I love it so much! That choral ending is glorious. Thank you for featuring it. I would love to sing it with you!
I can see this is going to be one of my favourite of your PTX reactions. I've already listened to it five times! I love it when you get very enthusiastic about a piece and do your transcripts so I can see the breakdowns of the arrangements. I love this one. It's such a fun, but also weird and ethereal take on the song. Cosmo Sheldrake absolutely loves this cover and it stimulated a huge amount of exposure for his version. It's so catchy and even though the video is so simple - they're just sitting in front of a screen with brightly coloured clothes on - it's still somehow extremely effective. I love the big, epic VoicePlay productions with costumes and sets etc, but sometimes with PTX arrangements I feel like that would be too much of a good thing and would detract slightly from their incredible arrangements. For more drama, though, you should watch their versions of 'My favourite things' which is a gothic/Steampunk dark Christmas version. Also, if you like 'the nightmare before Christmas' they do a very theatrical, clever version of 'making Christmas' with costumes etc. they are both really engaging.
By the way, you were spot on with your memory of the heffalump from Winnie the Pooh - that is what he was referring to. There are also some Alice in Wonderland references and other fantasy books in there. It made me smile when you said that you thought people were only recommending songs with Mitch slaps in them! To be fair, there are a lot of PTX songs with those in! They're often the pentaholics' favourites too! 😊
I wonder if you are going to finally do Hallelujah as your slow, moving one. That is often people's first Mitch slap moment - but you'll see it's not one insanely high note. Their video of that one is their most watched video of all time - over 700 MILLION views! Their cover of the Sound of Silence is also fantastic.
Looking forward as always to the next one. Thank you!
Thanks!! Oh yes, definitely effective Less choreo = more focus on the colours and lighting. I'm sure there'll be many more Mitch slaps to come
I think I have another one in mind for the next slow, calm reaction - one I've seen commented/recommended a fair few times now! (It's not 'Hallelujah' )
Once again, you’ve given me something new, although probably skewed in my case. I think the “pick-a-dee” ending totally fits the lyrics. This is one of my enduring favorites from them, so thanks for the upbeat selection. I’m hoping Mad World is the solemn, introspective choice we’ll get next time. As always, loved your analysis, and it’s nice to have Future Sir back in the mix! Peace …
How can something so happy be so spooky?
10:23 oo yes please to more of you singing!!!
This song is such a put it on get motivated and get moving song for me!
I've been waiting for your analysis of this one. I love this b/c of it's slight 'quirkiness' . . and . . It's lack of familiarity. As usual - I love hearing your breakdown that helps me understand why I like it so much. Thanks!
This one is so fun!! I remember the first time I heard this it gave me Dr. Seuss vibes! But honestly I think it was the bright color choice of outfits and the quirky vibes of the song more than the melody! I have heard this numerous times now and just love it! Always Love your reactions and analysis!! ❤
Great reaction to a wonderful version of this song. The original video by Cosmo is very interesting, with scrolling pictures of mystical sea creatures. There is another reactor who had an interesting take on this song. She said that many of the phrases in the video come from faery mythology, and she said that it's not wise to not take them seriously. That really made an impression on me, as she interpreted some of the lyrics in "faery speak".
Harmony, joy, and fun. Awesome. Thank you for the analysis. That is fascinating, but I am here for the passion that shines through.
This one is entertaining.
I’m so impressed with Kevin being able to make the water sound! This song is so fun. ❤
I'll use one of your words: strange. But a fun one. And that ending... magnificent! This song is a fun listen indeed!
I had a feeling you'd enjoy this. It's so musically juicy and fun!
I love this song. I have listened to it thinking one day I'll be nauseated but here I am. Still listening.
Thanks for the reaction💕
15:21 its so beautiful at the end ❤
I clicked on this so fast lol! Love your analysis. You mentioned Kirstie's vibrato- as shes matured, she def seems to play with it more and more.
This is one of my favourites of their covers. So happy that you did this one, few reactors and analysts pick this. Good job Patreons! Great analysis as always!
I'm always amazed how you analyze these songs...masterful. I would really love you to jump ahead to some recent songs, or it will go on forever with their playlist. I'm going to plead with you to do "Kiss From A Rose" (Seal), because it is live and shows their amazing growth. My suggestion is that you put their playlist on a board and throw a dart to see which one you review (lol). 😀😀😀
What a fun song that allows them to play vocally and gives Matt a chance to shine. Matt’s sound to me has a formal vibe to it. More Broadway, less pop sound. Nevertheless, I’m just so glad they found him though because he’s a great fit for the group in many ways. Love your analysis. Always helps me hear things I would have missed otherwise. 👍
As I understand it, clips of this song were used in a telephone company ad, which is how PTX found it. Maybe that's where you heard it before. This cover introduced me to Cosmo Sheldrake, who's now one of my favorite musicians.
Great analysis, Sir.
Tonight we have fireflies in our garden tonight, so need more calm music to enjoy watching:) but just thought to wish a nice evening to everyone
Sir Hairless, I just loooooove your musical reactions. This is so much more meaningful than all the crappy, noisy reviews that are going around. You really know what you are talking about, and I love the details of how you take the song apart. I have some knowledge of music theory, and you made me better understand and apply it through your explanations. I love the watery eyes the moment there is a beautiful part in the music. You're a joy to watch.
I love this song. I had to go find the lyrics myself, because I couldn't figure out what 'green anger' was! Gotta love misheard lyrics!
Thanks for your reaction.
I think you might enjoy Mitch as Elphaba singing ''Defying Gravity'. It can be found under Superfruit, which is Mitch and Scott. Mitch sings it so well with the mistake of one word.
love this one
One of my favorite PTX songs that doesn't get enough recognition. Cosmo did it with 8 musicians using voice and 18-20 instruments and sound effects. They did it with 5 voices. If you want some fun there is a video about each member's vocal range that has Mitch hitting the "whistle range".
Is that the one where they all try to imitate Mariah Carey? Where it sounds like several of them are strangling small critters.
Actually, Kirstie is more successful than Mitch in that video with the whistle range, because like Mariah Carey she can actually sing words at that whistle level. 🙂
I love your analysis. I’ve learned so much about music from you watching your PTX reactions. I love this song from them. Witchy/fairy/ethereal vibes.
Great reaction - I appreciate your referring back to the original since I was already familiar with it and a second Sheldrake song, Wriggle, yet another distinctly odd but pleasurable listening experience. This Pentatonix performance is brilliant in every way- definitely one of my favorites of their entire catalog.
I just love your analysis videos! You have a gift for music! I can't comprehend how you hear all the notes, much less name them and categorize them. Amazing to me. Thank you!
So much fun. Love your reactions. Was just going back to some of your older ones and realized you haven't done Hallelujah. Unless I missed it or you didn't react because you have heard them do it before you HAVE to do Hallelujah. It's their most epic video.
Love this, I’m always in the mood for PTX, and the concert this weekend and a week away from my kids (a rarity) means I e done nothing but listen to PTX.
How lucky! I’m trying very hard to be patient for my first PTX concert in September!
6:54 Carol of the bells is my absolute favourite!! 😊
YAAAAAAAAS!!! One of my all-time favorite songs, along with Sound of Silence. Thank you for this analysis! 💕💕
This is a Great song to start the morning with, just fun and upbeat. Thank you for sharing this today ❤
Thanks for the reaction.
I LOVE this song!!
Love this one, so glad you picked it up!
I LOVE this song! So glad to see you react to it and give your amazing thoughts. Such a fun song!
If YOU are feeling Christmas-y in June, their new version of O Holy Night (released 15th of December 2023) is probably my highest rated Pentatonix song. I hope you get to it eventually.
You’ve done it again. Thanks
I know your Pentatonix list is huge!! And I don’t want to add to it, but wanted to check if “My Favorite Things” is on it? Their take on it is awesome in my opinion. It’s definitely different from the original. (I meant to comment this when you reacted to Forestella’s version.) It’s one of their more in “costume” & in “character” videos. But the arrangement is pretty cool. Also, in my years of watching Pentatonix reactor’s reactions I’ve only come across 2 reactions to it. Which has always surprised me. It would fall in the “fun” category!!
Oh yes it's on my list (along with many others of their works) 😊 So not sure when it'll come to the Sir Hairless channel, but it's on the list!
Love the Jabbwocky words.
Siempre admirables estos chicos, admiro su creatividad y como funcionan juntos como una sola cajita musical. Me apasiona la versatilidad que tienen. Gracias por otra master class mi niño de ojitos cristalinos. Amo cuanto amor, valga la redundancia, que transmites por la música. No cambies nunca tu forma de enseñar y transmitir tu pasión. Un abrazo grande de madre como siempre.
❤
At the time they recorded it, it had been a television commercial for the newest Apple phone.
I love this video! It's so bouncy & happy! 😊 A perfect song for Alice In Wonderland! Almost a Madrigal style. ❤
Again, my sincere thanks for sharing what you hear. You always amaze me and make me listen more closely. Thank you!
YEEEEEESSSSSSS! One of my PTX’s favorite. So original, delectable, spooky and fun. I love the arrangement that you explained so well, each passed solo, that repeated suspension, Matt’s marching band like pompous bass, Kevin’s killing beats and snare rolls, that choral heavenly finale. Loved your reaction as well. They always manage to make me feel so happy and now you do too. Thanks. 🤗
Oh I got soo excited when I saw this thumbnail!! This is one of my go to happy PTX songs!! Yay!! 🎉🎉❤❤
This is where Matt is more theatrical, Matt in you're a mean one my Grinch.. is very similar. He leads that one
That "Away" reminds me so much of the "scream" in Aha 😂
This is probably my favorite Pentatonix song!! I enjoyed the quirkiness of this song and how much fun they have in this video!! And each verse has new interesting elements add in!! The final session is definitely a surprise full choir moment, and the final major chord is just so satisfying!!
You should really look at more of Cosmo Shelldrakes music just for fun. He uses the most out of the box sound sources to make his music. He did a live once where he made music out of ocean sounds
Your PTX reactions are just the BEST!! ❤🎉
They did the photo shoot for all of their 2019 tour after this video. All of their merch featured them in these outfits with that background. I work at a concert arena and have one of the huge arena signs of it hanging in my office. It’s almost the size of the whole wall behind my desk.
Such a fun one! I had never heard this song before they did it and now know every word.
Future requests from the Matt era: My Heart With You (exquisite) and The Star Spangled Banner from the 2023 College Football Championship game.
Thanks Sir Hairless!