Cheers Peter And as always, thanks for your music That would be my absolute pleasure if you did that! If you do want to send any over, you know where to reach me: Patreon or email (sirhairlessbusiness@gmail.com) or Instagram (@sirhairless)
Peter Hollens was my introduction to modern a cappella singing. His voice is exquisite. Through his duets, I have been led to Tim Foust & Avi Kaplan. My absolute favorite solo Peter Hollens performance is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Thanks for this reaction - I’m off to listen again to Peter & Tim duets of “Greensleeves” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” I grieved when Peter’s surgeries impacted his voice; but he has heroically fought back to again create unforgettable music.
Same here! i listened to Rockapella way back when, but hadn't listened to any modern artists. And then a few years ago, while i was looking for Christmas music, "Mary did you know" popped up on my suggested play list. And I've been hooked ever since. This lead me to Home Free, Geoff, Ava, and many more. Loving it!
@@slaveteri My other great a cappella love is Tomi P. Your love of “Mary, Did You Know?” (also a love of mine) reminded me of my new favorite rendition of that song by Tomi P featuring Casper Fox. The juxtaposition of a deep base with a high tenor makes an amazing duet.
I love your analysis and I love the faces you make while your brain is analyzing everything you are hearing! I’m with you, I love dissonance! Thank you for the extraordinary effort you put into your analysis, it is much appreciated! As others have mentioned, Greensleeves with Peter and Tim is awesome! Have a great day!
It feels really nice that Tim is singing "gently" , not forcing his lows ...until the final dragon breath . Peter did a masterful job on the highs and the layering. Thx a lot Sir, love love the analysis. ❤🙂
It is amazing that they were on two different continents when they did this one. Love Peter Hollen's vocal range and of course Tim's bass just rattles bones. I always learn something new from you so thank you for that
Love this! If you stare at Tim during that last note, the camera actually shakes. They weren’t even together with Peter in Oregon and Tim in the Cayman Islands at Hells Canyon (kid you not). I can definitely hear Tim sing high at certain times during this. I understand Peter said there were 120 tracks in this one. Good analysis as always!
Thanks, Sir for your brilliant analysis on this one. I love the archaic sound. So moody and yet soothing to me. Peter and Tim are a superb match up. Didn't anyone tell you that it's not nice to keep secrets? 😊
Love your analysis. The comment you made at 7:20 where you said "imagine hearing that in a dark cave or something. It rocks your body how percussive it is" (in reference to Tim's part) is right on track. It's my understanding that Tim actually recorded this inside a cave. The camera was mounted on a tripod, but his voice still made it vibrate so you can see the movement in the video. Gail L.
The echo sections remind me of a choir in a very large cathedral where the sound floats and bounces around the ceiling and just continues on and on. Gorgeous ❤
I keep saying I'll only watch your Pentatonix reactions but I always give in because you are quite enjoyable no matter the group. An up-vote never is enough and I am always compelled to post. Even if I didn't, my sweet spouse or my teen daughter would insist.🔥🔥
I am so glad you chose to do this one. Tim and Peter are so, so AWESOME !!!! I think it's the BEST version of this song and I wish they had done more of the verses. The very end is just EPIC, and I love Tim's piercing stare and that note... OMG !!!! watch the screen shake as he sings the last note. I swear Tim is a dragon !!!! This really does have a very medieval sound and feeling. Thanks again for your analysis. I always learn so much.
Thank you for your fantastic analysis as usual. I love this beautiful song. The harmonies are so luscious & I could listen to this over & over & over again.😊
I ABSOLUTELY love your reactions! With your knowledge and love of music, I am all but begging you to react to Tim Foust, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." His range will blow you away, ALL HIM, the parts were recorded, filmed, then put together. The first time I heard it, it brought me to tears! ❤
I didn’t know they were in different areas but I do see Grand Caymen but also could be lots of places behind Tim. I wouldn’t recognize Oregon from anything else. Love these two. A cadence - perfect description at that point.👍🏼
Yay!!! One of my favorite Peter Hollins compositions!! Admittedly I am a huge Tolkien fan. And since I also love barbershop, these chords with all of the rubs (scrunchy sounds) make my music heart happy!! I’m pretty sure I make some of the same faces you do when listening to them! 😂 Blessings from your ladies barbershop friend!!
First, let me say i love your reviews. I always learn a lot. Sometimes I'm thrown off by your facial expressions while you listen. You sometimes seem like you don't like what you are hearing but then when you get to your review it is apparant the not only do you like it but that it strikes a chord in you. Thank ypu for taking the time to do what you do. It is deeply apptrciated.
Wow another great Peter reaction Sir H! I also thought it reminded me of Black is the Colour...with Avi, which I totally agree is an absolute masterpiece!! I loved your veering off piste at 19:43 - 19:52 - looks like you were enjoying yourself too, brilliant hahahaha!!! And Peter and Tim - what a combo!! 💥💫 Thank you Sir Hairless, this was a fab presentation!! 👌 🎶
Fantastic analysis and explanations. Really in depth but still possible to grasp for a complete amateur like myself. Thank you for this awesome content! 🙏😀👍
They used over 120 layers for this one 😵💫. I think many people believe Peter did all the high notes and Tim the lows, but both of them have massive ranges, so I'm sure they shared the burden. In this one it's difficult to tell, though, but, as you said, that's intentional and wanted for this type of song. The two did a cover of You've Got A Friend, another one with incredible harmonies and Peter sings in his lower register. And in Greensleeves it's sometimes difficult to tell who did what as well. Thanks for the reaction and analysis.
Actually almost every single part I did on this one because I had done it all by myself years prior and then I just added Tim to this version I do because I do recall that Tim might’ve sang the base part as we usually do in our collaborations, but also he might not have had time. I’d have to go open the session and checkin general, the backgrounds are 98% me the thing that made this truly special is Tim and his talent though
@@PeterHollens Oooohhh, that makes sense! I know that you couldn't film the video together, but didn't know that Tim was too busy to do the background stuff as well. And with you two it's always difficult to tell, because most parts could be done by either of you 😁. Thanks for the clarification.
This is my favorite version of this song. The contrast in voices is beautiful. Peter in the higher tenor ranges & then paired with the true natural bass voice of Tim. And that last dragon's breath note is truly remarkable & how long he sustains it. Peter is a master at layering voices. I think this one is about 120 layers. Peter & Tim have collaborated on quite a few other songs & they are all beautiful. "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Greensleeves", "Fire & Rain", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Teach Your Children", "You Can Close Your Eyes", "And So It Goes", "Blackbird", "You've Got A Friend".
When i was young, I sang just for the joy of it. Didn't know much about chords, or basically anything to do with music theory. When I started to really get interested in it and wanted to learn a lot more about it, life informed me of bigger priorities. Family came first, a wife and three sons, a great job which I had a passion for, and still do, and other duties as assigned or accepted. Then i found some great instructors on TH-cam. First it was Rick Beato, then Elizabeth Zhatoff, and just recently you. In this video, you pointed out some many intrinsic wonders I would just have not heard, especially how the chords leave a trail of wonder, great skill in arranging them, and the performance which made them real. I love discord. Then there is you helping me hear and see, through the talents afforded you and the skills you have gatnered, hidden beauty in this song. Thank you so much.
I must say, I didn't understand all that you said, but it was refreshing to see/hear someone that truly sounded professional, not stopping the video every few seconds, but explaining in sections. Nice. No gimmicks. No theatrics. Just clear concise, knowledgeable explanation. Thank you.
I love anything LOTR - read all of the books in the 1970's - and the music and languages are one of the most amazing things brought to life in the movies. It's terrific.
I love this archaic sound, it feels so familiar to me. I also like the world of J.R.R.Tolkien and everything related to middle age and celtic myths and Peter is bringing this world to life with his arrangements
Just a quick note while thinking about it, as I'm hearing you mention "I See Fire." Dan Vasc has also done that, in quite a different style than I've seen most others do it. You might like to check it out. I totally loved your analysis and reaction to Peter's and Tim's rendition of Misty Mountains. It's my favorite cover of the song, and I listen to it often. Thank you very much! 😀
HAHAHA 19:43 And you want to shorten edit times!? Hahaha I chuckled not gonna lie. Okay and also, I noticed one more thing about your reactions, I had noticed it before but I guess never really fell in my conscience self. Basically your memory is either insane, or you go back to check on things that sound familiar to "something else". For example when you hear some notes and say "Oh this is like that one song from Voiceplay", or "Uh this reminds me of Pentatonix on that other Christmas song", "Oh this configuration of notes from "Black is the color of my true love's hair" is probably what they used here". Remarkable. The fact that you remember with name of group, name of song, and section is just insane. Your memory, at least sound memory, is incredible. I mean I notice those things when you mention them and I make the relation, but would have never noticed on my own unless a song is pretty much a copy of another. Crazy insane shit my friend! Enjoyed this one a lot. I see Peter Hollens, I click. (And Tim is my favor... My least disliked member from Home Free haha) Lupe.-
That just...kinda happened. Thought why not sing in 4-part harmony with myself with a juicy chord Oh thanks! Yeah I guess hearing certain sounds just triggers a memory in me which makes it easy to remember where else I've heard it. I find music to be extremely nostalgic; I think I remember the place and rough time I first heard most songs (that I then recognise)
@@SirHairless That's insane. I wonder how that's called, I believe there is a term for it. Just like people with super pristine hearing, or like "Image memory", which maybe applies here a little bit as well.
WOW!!! I felt the notes in my bones! It's as though this style of singing has it's own aura, emitting a deep energy know only to the inhabitants of some enchanted world. Sorry, I have a robust imagination 😅 I need to listen to the song you mentioned, "Black is the colour of my true loves hair".
I adore these two together....❤ Progressively progressive....you have a way with words!?! Anyway, Geoff C did Misty Mountains with his clones...would like your reaction to that one to go on your list😊
What a great and detailed analysis! I love watching people that really know music putting into words what I love about these songs! You should also check "The Forgotten Hobbit Song" by Peter Hollens and Eurielle!
Hmmmm, I have to admit I struggled a bit with this. Not because it wasn't beautiful, because it was, but because it is so different from the music I am more familiar with. I'm not musically educated, and have always gravitated more towards rock/metal. To my untrained ear, this seems very, very organized, which I guess it would have to be with that many layers. I'm trying to expand my horizons, and there are groups I enjoy very much, like Home Free and Voice Play. But, I found myself drifting off by the end of this one. Gonna keep trying to learn more, though, because I have a feeling that it is my lack of understanding that is interfering with the way I enjoy this music. I've been hesitating to post this, because I don't want people to take it wrong. But then, one way to learn is to question, so here goes.
I can relate to your misgivings about this song. While I love Peter and Tim, I am not a huge fan of hearing 120 layers of voices - it is quite unsettling and in places it's overwhelming. I am still in awe of the singers' skills, but I won't likely listen again. I did so this time in order to hear SirHairless's analysis, which was as superb as always.
@@myramegill7293 That's why I watch a lot of Sir Hairless's videos. I came here when he started reacting to Nightwish, but his analysis is always so point on even when he is discussing music that isn't right up my alley, that I usually end up learning something.
No problemo at all with that! We all have different tastes 🎶And the fact you're going outside of your comfort zone is a step further than most people take 💪🏽 At the end of the day, the purpose of music is to be listened to - so if someone doesn't like some music, they don't need to listen to it or learn about it! I just make these videos for anyone who is interested in the "why"s and "how"s
I love your reaction and I roo love Peter Hollens. U definitely recommend his version of the Hanging Tree ( completely a Capella). A friend from Maine USA 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
THANK YOU!!!! You are one of the few (maybe the only one now that I think about it) to say it is from The Hobbit and NOT LOTR!!!! They are two VERY different things!!!
Peter Hollens has a couple of collaborations with Home Free and duets with Tim Foust. Tim also sings with The Bass Gang and both he & Austin sing with Straight No Chaser. Austin also has a duet with Makena Hartlin and Tim has duets with Chris Rupp. Tim & Austin sing together on "My Maria", "What's it to You" & Austin's original "Hers Ain't Mine". Tim, Austin & friends also do fund raising for at-risk veterans - excerpts are on y/t. Whew - these are busy guys . . .
I love this song- the whole soundtrack of all the movies. I have been an avid fan of J.R.R Tolkien since I was in high school. I read almost all of his books and couldn't imagine someone making these movies come to life .They differ a bit( sometimes a lot!) from the books, I never thought it was possible to make versions in films in a way that was in essence a good representation of the books. Peter Jackson made The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy so well. The choice of music, and the amazing score by Howard Shore and the great casting-but I digress. This particular song is one of my favourite versions of it. I also like The Wellermen’s version also. (an all bass group) Peter Hollens is awesome. Were you an Elf singer??? Lol I could see that. I think you would make a great Elf. 💖R/A💯🎼 YT
I've never read one of his books! Might need to do so 📖 Haha I've been called an elf in real life before, for a reason not related to anything Hobbit related 😅
@@SirHairless you may get the Tolkien bug then! He can make fantasy seem very real. Tolkien was a Writer and philologist.. He created the Elven languages Sindarin and Quenya and you actually can learn it. I can't speak it, but a lot of die hard Tolkien fans can. There are tutorials online that teach it. What was the reason someone called you Elven? In what capacity did you work on the Hobbit? That intrigues me! My family and others have called me a Pixie , even one of my doctor's. Maybe it's because I am pretty short- 5' 2" or 157.48 cm.
Peter Hollens is a master at arranging and layering. He is amazing. Might be my second favorite artist after Pentatonix. Peter released an entire CD of Lord of the Rings music. It is hauntingly beautiful. I think his version of 'Into the West' is better than the Annie Lennox version that won the Oscar for best song when it came out for Return of the King. That low note at the end is just crazy. Tim calls it Dragon Breath. Kind of appropriate for The Hobbit.
I thought Richard Armitage & the other guys did a great job in the movies, but I love this version. Great reaction, mate. Their version of Greensleeves is amazing.
This is one of the most dense section of harmonies I've ever heard from Peter, and Tim's growl at the end is one of the most bizarre sounding, yet fitting endings. If you want some proper filth from Peter, go back to where I first was introduced to Peter: Poor Wayfaring Stranger with the Swingle Singers, from 13 years ago. Some crazy key changes and chord progressions.
Didn't realize Peter Hollens had done a version of the song without Tim Foust - I'll have to take a look at that. Geoff Castellucci also has a version of this song on his solo channel - in fact, it's the most viewed video on his channel!
I don’t know if someone already pointed this out in the depths of this comment section, but: The poem this song is based on is in the original book Tolkien wrote. The whole poem is what was used for the lyrics, and the musical arraignment has been around at least since the 80’s (possibly the early 90’s). I grew up hearing the album it was on that my parents had, it was all musical arraignments of the numerous poems (songs canonically) from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. They simply used some other those arrangements in the Peter Jackson films.
Peter had issues with his voice and had surgery over a year ago. He was not able to sing for a long time, and probably will never be able to sing the same way again. I would be curious to hear your thoughts on his voice now and how it sounds different. He released a cover of Sailboat a couple of weeks ago, and he and his wife did Pure Imagination with the Hound + Fox a few months ago. Also, putting in a plug for Hound +Fox, because they are amazing and I would love to hear your thoughts on them.
Hi Sir Hairless, have you ever reacted to the group/composers here on TH-cam, Clamavi de Profundis? They do a lot of Tolkien poems set to music, movie covers and original compositions for his poems and songs that were not in the movies. They have a cool version of Diggy Diggy Hole. I really like their composition for the story of "The Battle of Sauron and Finrod Felagund" and "The Song of Earendil."
@@SirHairless Even if you don't do a reaction, please just check them out for personal enjoyment! Tolkien wrote so many beautiful poems for the Middle Earth universe that are not set to music in any of the movies. In addition to the ones above, they have done Namarie, and Beren and Luthien, the Lament for Boromir, The Ent's Song, Sam's Song, and others.
I’ve found something interesting when I listen to this song, which is purely vocal parts, in audio or video form. It sounds like Tim’s lows are taxing my speakers more than many songs that feature actual instruments.
I do not have any proof of this, but that g# near the end sounded as if it may have been his wife Evynne. She is an amazing singer as well. Check out Evynne Hollens if you ever get the time.
The interpretation from the movie is nice but I much prefer the version with more verses used as sung by Clamavi de Profundis. by the way my ears keep wanting to hear a musical piece from one of the Indiana Jones movies, The Grail Theme from the last Crusade, whenever you play the piano
Somehow the high and low voice pitch seem to compete more than blend when sung at matching syncopation of lyrics. I'd like to see artists experiment with ordered syncopation of lyrics with opposite ranges.
start of song, so can't be sure. but there is a second and third verse on this one isn't there? they just chose to contract the song for the movie scene.
Always so impressive 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I need to start sending you my rough mixes for feedback my dude…. For real
Cheers Peter And as always, thanks for your music
That would be my absolute pleasure if you did that! If you do want to send any over, you know where to reach me: Patreon or email (sirhairlessbusiness@gmail.com) or Instagram (@sirhairless)
I come for the artists and stay for you, I always love what I learn from your analysis. Thank you
Masterpiece from Peter and Tim!! Hauntingly beautiful
Peter Hollens was my introduction to modern a cappella singing. His voice is exquisite. Through his duets, I have been led to Tim Foust & Avi Kaplan. My absolute favorite solo Peter Hollens performance is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Thanks for this reaction - I’m off to listen again to Peter & Tim duets of “Greensleeves” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
I grieved when Peter’s surgeries impacted his voice; but he has heroically fought back to again create unforgettable music.
Love that version of Greensleeves ❤
Amazing! These duets are on my list for future reactions 👌🏽I'm excited to get round to them eventually!
Same here! i listened to Rockapella way back when, but hadn't listened to any modern artists. And then a few years ago, while i was looking for Christmas music, "Mary did you know" popped up on my suggested play list. And I've been hooked ever since. This lead me to Home Free, Geoff, Ava, and many more. Loving it!
@@slaveteri My other great a cappella love is Tomi P. Your love of “Mary, Did You Know?” (also a love of mine) reminded me of my new favorite rendition of that song by Tomi P featuring Casper Fox. The juxtaposition of a deep base with a high tenor makes an amazing duet.
Peter and Tim were in different areas. Peter was in Oregon USA and Tim was in Grand Cayman. Peter is a master at layering this was a 120 + layers
When I made a comment about it and asked, Peter responded and said it was 150
With the strength of their ranges they have a full men’s choir.
@@LadyDragonsbloodWith a handle like yours how could he not respond? 🐉😊
I love your analysis and I love the faces you make while your brain is analyzing everything you are hearing! I’m with you, I love dissonance! Thank you for the extraordinary effort you put into your analysis, it is much appreciated! As others have mentioned, Greensleeves with Peter and Tim is awesome! Have a great day!
It feels really nice that Tim is singing "gently" , not forcing his lows ...until the final dragon breath . Peter did a masterful job on the highs and the layering.
Thx a lot Sir, love love the analysis. ❤🙂
This reminds of Gregorian Chants (which I've always loved). Thanks for playing this, your analysis & insights.
I really enjoy your reactions. You are my favorite reactor.. Tim and Peter are great together. Peter was the one who introduced me to Home Free.😊
It is amazing that they were on two different continents when they did this one. Love Peter Hollen's vocal range and of course Tim's bass just rattles bones. I always learn something new from you so thank you for that
#TIMFOUST #PETERHOLLENS incredible!!
Ooh, I just love this version. ❤🇬🇧
Love this! If you stare at Tim during that last note, the camera actually shakes. They weren’t even together with Peter in Oregon and Tim in the Cayman Islands at Hells Canyon (kid you not). I can definitely hear Tim sing high at certain times during this. I understand Peter said there were 120 tracks in this one. Good analysis as always!
Thanks, Sir for your brilliant analysis on this one. I love the archaic sound. So moody and yet soothing to me. Peter and Tim are a superb match up. Didn't anyone tell you that it's not nice to keep secrets? 😊
They are indeed! They have some songs together that I'm definitely excited to get round to!
Oh I know But sometimes it's in the name of privacy
@SirHairless I understand. I had a picture in my mind of you singing and/or playing the piano in the Orchestra. Your talent is off the charts!
I also love anything Peter and Tim have done together, especially a John Denver song, Sunshine on my Shoulders.
Superhuman talent massaged by hard work and dedication to angelic perfection!!
Love your analysis. The comment you made at 7:20 where you said "imagine hearing that in a dark cave or something. It rocks your body how percussive it is" (in reference to Tim's part) is right on track. It's my understanding that Tim actually recorded this inside a cave. The camera was mounted on a tripod, but his voice still made it vibrate so you can see the movement in the video. Gail L.
Whoohoo! I’m so excited that you are doing this one! I’m commenting even though I’ve only watched a few seconds because I’m so excited!
I'm happy you've finally reacted to this classic with Peter and Tim. Geoff also did a version of this song that is excellent.
The echo sections remind me of a choir in a very large cathedral where the sound floats and bounces around the ceiling and just continues on and on. Gorgeous ❤
I keep saying I'll only watch your Pentatonix reactions but I always give in because you are quite enjoyable no matter the group. An up-vote never is enough and I am always compelled to post. Even if I didn't, my sweet spouse or my teen daughter would insist.🔥🔥
I was just thinking that we haven't heard a Peter Hollens song in a while, so today's video and r/a was quite a treat. Thanks to both of you.
I am so glad you chose to do this one. Tim and Peter are so, so AWESOME !!!! I think it's the BEST version of this song and I wish they had done more of the verses. The very end is just EPIC, and I love Tim's piercing stare and that note... OMG !!!! watch the screen shake as he sings the last note. I swear Tim is a dragon !!!! This really does have a very medieval sound and feeling. Thanks again for your analysis. I always learn so much.
I can't wait to see your reaction to this. Makes me sooo happy you chose it😊
Thank you for your fantastic analysis as usual. I love this beautiful song. The harmonies are so luscious & I could listen to this over & over & over again.😊
I was waiting for you to get to this one, and it was everything I expected! I knew you'd like it! Thank you for your time!
Ah! Tim's Resting Bass Face.
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'Resting Bass Face', I like that! 😃
I love how his expressions are so opposite of each other. I love his serious and silly faces
A beautiful song. Thank you for puting so much work into it.
I'd love to see/hear your reaction to their cover of _Greensleeves_
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That's my fav of their duets.
Tim gives a master class in bass in Greensleeves! My favorite too!
@cindyknudson2715 -- I would, also.
@@itzel1735 I agree. 😀
I ABSOLUTELY love your reactions! With your knowledge and love of music, I am all but begging you to react to Tim Foust, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." His range will blow you away, ALL HIM, the parts were recorded, filmed, then put together. The first time I heard it, it brought me to tears! ❤
I didn’t know they were in different areas but I do see Grand Caymen but also could be lots of places behind Tim. I wouldn’t recognize Oregon from anything else. Love these two. A cadence - perfect description at that point.👍🏼
Yay!!! One of my favorite Peter Hollins compositions!! Admittedly I am a huge Tolkien fan. And since I also love barbershop, these chords with all of the rubs (scrunchy sounds) make my music heart happy!! I’m pretty sure I make some of the same faces you do when listening to them! 😂 Blessings from your ladies barbershop friend!!
Thanks for the reaction.
Peter belongs in the Elven choir in Lothlorien while Tim belongs in the mountains deep with the Dwarves (but he'll have to "borrow" Rob's beard! ).
I think Peter outnumbers the Elven choir.
❤#TimFoust. ❤#PeterHollens. Amazing. Love and appreciate your analysis.
SirH, say what?? "I actually have a musical affiliation with this film..."
Ok, you really need to elaborate on this for us !!! 😛
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First, let me say i love your reviews. I always learn a lot. Sometimes I'm thrown off by your facial expressions while you listen. You sometimes seem like you don't like what you are hearing but then when you get to your review it is apparant the not only do you like it but that it strikes a chord in you. Thank ypu for taking the time to do what you do. It is deeply apptrciated.
Thank you! I've been waiting for you to do this song. Exellent as ever.
Wow another great Peter reaction Sir H! I also thought it reminded me of Black is the Colour...with Avi, which I totally agree is an absolute masterpiece!! I loved your veering off piste at 19:43 - 19:52 - looks like you were enjoying yourself too, brilliant hahahaha!!! And Peter and Tim - what a combo!! 💥💫 Thank you Sir Hairless, this was a fab presentation!! 👌 🎶
If an opportunity arises to sing the scrunchy chords with yourself, you take it Thanks!
Fantastic analysis and explanations. Really in depth but still possible to grasp for a complete amateur like myself. Thank you for this awesome content! 🙏😀👍
They used over 120 layers for this one 😵💫. I think many people believe Peter did all the high notes and Tim the lows, but both of them have massive ranges, so I'm sure they shared the burden. In this one it's difficult to tell, though, but, as you said, that's intentional and wanted for this type of song.
The two did a cover of You've Got A Friend, another one with incredible harmonies and Peter sings in his lower register. And in Greensleeves it's sometimes difficult to tell who did what as well.
Thanks for the reaction and analysis.
Tim has said he harmonizes with Austin in his falsetto, so he has probably done some of those highs with Peter
Actually almost every single part I did on this one because I had done it all by myself years prior and then I just added Tim to this version I do because I do recall that Tim might’ve sang the base part as we usually do in our collaborations, but also he might not have had time. I’d have to go open the session and checkin general, the backgrounds are 98% me the thing that made this truly special is Tim and his talent though
@@PeterHollens Oooohhh, that makes sense! I know that you couldn't film the video together, but didn't know that Tim was too busy to do the background stuff as well. And with you two it's always difficult to tell, because most parts could be done by either of you 😁. Thanks for the clarification.
This is my favorite version of this song. The contrast in voices is beautiful. Peter in the higher tenor ranges & then paired with the true natural bass voice of Tim. And that last dragon's breath note is truly remarkable & how long he sustains it. Peter is a master at layering voices. I think this one is about 120 layers. Peter & Tim have collaborated on quite a few other songs & they are all beautiful. "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Greensleeves", "Fire & Rain", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Teach Your Children", "You Can Close Your Eyes", "And So It Goes", "Blackbird", "You've Got A Friend".
When i was young, I sang just for the joy of it. Didn't know much about chords, or basically anything to do with music theory. When I started to really get interested in it and wanted to learn a lot more about it, life informed me of bigger priorities. Family came first, a wife and three sons, a great job which I had a passion for, and still do, and other duties as assigned or accepted. Then i found some great instructors on TH-cam. First it was Rick Beato, then Elizabeth Zhatoff, and just recently you.
In this video, you pointed out some many intrinsic wonders I would just have not heard, especially how the chords leave a trail of wonder, great skill in arranging them, and the performance which made them real. I love discord.
Then there is you helping me hear and see, through the talents afforded you and the skills you have gatnered, hidden beauty in this song. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this lovely comment
I must say, I didn't understand all that you said, but it was refreshing to see/hear someone that truly sounded professional, not stopping the video every few seconds, but explaining in sections. Nice. No gimmicks. No theatrics. Just clear concise, knowledgeable explanation. Thank you.
I love anything LOTR - read all of the books in the 1970's - and the music and languages are one of the most amazing things brought to life in the movies. It's terrific.
I love this archaic sound, it feels so familiar to me. I also like the world of J.R.R.Tolkien and everything related to middle age and celtic myths and Peter is bringing this world to life with his arrangements
Just a quick note while thinking about it, as I'm hearing you mention "I See Fire." Dan Vasc has also done that, in quite a different style than I've seen most others do it. You might like to check it out.
I totally loved your analysis and reaction to Peter's and Tim's rendition of Misty Mountains. It's my favorite cover of the song, and I listen to it often.
Thank you very much! 😀
☠️☠️☠️ .. layering is cool !! Both men have amazing voice control. Thanks for the education Sir .. ☠️☠️☠️
Good morning Sir Hairless!!!
Looking forward to seeing/hearing this performance.
How about England 🏴 getting into the Euro Final, eh? Wow!
Who knows how that happened There'll be a lot of nervous people tomorrow...
Thank you, sir.❤
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And you want to shorten edit times!? Hahaha I chuckled not gonna lie.
Okay and also, I noticed one more thing about your reactions, I had noticed it before but I guess never really fell in my conscience self. Basically your memory is either insane, or you go back to check on things that sound familiar to "something else".
For example when you hear some notes and say "Oh this is like that one song from Voiceplay", or "Uh this reminds me of Pentatonix on that other Christmas song", "Oh this configuration of notes from "Black is the color of my true love's hair" is probably what they used here".
Remarkable. The fact that you remember with name of group, name of song, and section is just insane. Your memory, at least sound memory, is incredible.
I mean I notice those things when you mention them and I make the relation, but would have never noticed on my own unless a song is pretty much a copy of another.
Crazy insane shit my friend!
Enjoyed this one a lot.
I see Peter Hollens, I click. (And Tim is my favor... My least disliked member from Home Free haha)
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That just...kinda happened. Thought why not sing in 4-part harmony with myself with a juicy chord
Oh thanks! Yeah I guess hearing certain sounds just triggers a memory in me which makes it easy to remember where else I've heard it. I find music to be extremely nostalgic; I think I remember the place and rough time I first heard most songs (that I then recognise)
@@SirHairless That's insane. I wonder how that's called, I believe there is a term for it. Just like people with super pristine hearing, or like "Image memory", which maybe applies here a little bit as well.
Nearly 30K ans so well deserved. Love your reactions. Greetings from South Africa
WOW!!! I felt the notes in my bones! It's as though this style of singing has it's own aura, emitting a deep energy know only to the inhabitants of some enchanted world.
Sorry, I have a robust imagination 😅
I need to listen to the song you mentioned, "Black is the colour of my true loves hair".
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I adore these two together....❤ Progressively progressive....you have a way with words!?! Anyway, Geoff C did Misty Mountains with his clones...would like your reaction to that one to go on your list😊
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Thanks, I've just added that to my Geoff C list!
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Another spot-on analysis! Keep doing what you do.
What a great and detailed analysis! I love watching people that really know music putting into words what I love about these songs! You should also check "The Forgotten Hobbit Song" by Peter Hollens and Eurielle!
Hmmmm, I have to admit I struggled a bit with this. Not because it wasn't beautiful, because it was, but because it is so different from the music I am more familiar with. I'm not musically educated, and have always gravitated more towards rock/metal. To my untrained ear, this seems very, very organized, which I guess it would have to be with that many layers. I'm trying to expand my horizons, and there are groups I enjoy very much, like Home Free and Voice Play. But, I found myself drifting off by the end of this one. Gonna keep trying to learn more, though, because I have a feeling that it is my lack of understanding that is interfering with the way I enjoy this music. I've been hesitating to post this, because I don't want people to take it wrong. But then, one way to learn is to question, so here goes.
I can relate to your misgivings about this song.
While I love Peter and Tim, I am not a huge fan of hearing 120 layers of voices - it is quite unsettling and in places it's overwhelming.
I am still in awe of the singers' skills, but I won't likely listen again. I did so this time in order to hear SirHairless's analysis, which was as superb as always.
@@myramegill7293 That's why I watch a lot of
Sir Hairless's videos. I came here when he started reacting to Nightwish, but his analysis is always so point on even when he is discussing music that isn't right up my alley, that I usually end up learning something.
No problemo at all with that! We all have different tastes 🎶And the fact you're going outside of your comfort zone is a step further than most people take 💪🏽
At the end of the day, the purpose of music is to be listened to - so if someone doesn't like some music, they don't need to listen to it or learn about it! I just make these videos for anyone who is interested in the "why"s and "how"s
Interesting, as orchestras have 75-120 professionals playing.
It did nothing for me either.
I love your reaction and I roo love Peter Hollens. U definitely recommend his version of the Hanging Tree ( completely a Capella). A friend from Maine USA 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
You should also check out Peter Hollens' One Voice to Rule Them All. It's a LOT of fun, and yet some parts of it are enough to make one cry.
They have an album together called duets that’s is on all my playlists!!! ❤
You are SO brilliant at explaining music theory to us uninitiated!
Thank you 🙏
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THANK YOU!!!! You are one of the few (maybe the only one now that I think about it) to say it is from The Hobbit and NOT LOTR!!!! They are two VERY different things!!!
Check out my previous reaction to Peter's solo work next! th-cam.com/video/HgYGvpSi03g/w-d-xo.html
The two of them are so good together! I hope you'll react to Peter's version of "I See Fire" from the Hobbit trilogy, it's amazing!
Peter Hollens has a couple of collaborations with Home Free and duets with Tim Foust. Tim also sings with The Bass Gang and both he & Austin sing with Straight No Chaser. Austin also has a duet with Makena Hartlin and Tim has duets with Chris Rupp. Tim & Austin sing together on "My Maria", "What's it to You" & Austin's original "Hers Ain't Mine". Tim, Austin & friends also do fund raising for at-risk veterans - excerpts are on y/t. Whew - these are busy guys . . .
I love this song- the whole soundtrack of all the movies. I have been an avid fan of J.R.R Tolkien since I was in high school. I read almost all of his books and couldn't imagine someone making these movies come to life .They differ a bit( sometimes a lot!) from the books, I never thought it was possible to make versions in films in a way that was in essence a good representation of the books.
Peter Jackson made The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy so well. The choice of music, and the amazing score by Howard Shore and the great casting-but I digress.
This particular song is one of my favourite versions of it.
I also like The Wellermen’s version also. (an all bass group)
Peter Hollens is awesome. Were you an Elf singer??? Lol I could see that. I think you would make a great Elf.
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I've never read one of his books! Might need to do so 📖
Haha I've been called an elf in real life before, for a reason not related to anything Hobbit related 😅
@@SirHairless you may get the Tolkien bug then! He can make fantasy seem very real. Tolkien was a Writer and philologist.. He created the Elven languages Sindarin and Quenya and you actually can learn it. I can't speak it, but a lot of die hard Tolkien fans can.
There are tutorials online that teach it. What was the reason someone called you Elven?
In what capacity did you work on the Hobbit? That intrigues me!
My family and others have called me a Pixie , even one of my doctor's. Maybe it's because I am pretty short- 5' 2" or 157.48 cm.
Peter Hollens is a master at arranging and layering. He is amazing. Might be my second favorite artist after Pentatonix.
Peter released an entire CD of Lord of the Rings music. It is hauntingly beautiful. I think his version of 'Into the West' is better than the Annie Lennox version that won the Oscar for best song when it came out for Return of the King.
That low note at the end is just crazy. Tim calls it Dragon Breath. Kind of appropriate for The Hobbit.
I thought Richard Armitage & the other guys did a great job in the movies, but I love this version. Great reaction, mate. Their version of Greensleeves is amazing.
This is one of the most dense section of harmonies I've ever heard from Peter, and Tim's growl at the end is one of the most bizarre sounding, yet fitting endings.
If you want some proper filth from Peter, go back to where I first was introduced to Peter: Poor Wayfaring Stranger with the Swingle Singers, from 13 years ago. Some crazy key changes and chord progressions.
Didn't realize Peter Hollens had done a version of the song without Tim Foust - I'll have to take a look at that.
Geoff Castellucci also has a version of this song on his solo channel - in fact, it's the most viewed video on his channel!
Could you imagine if they did a trio with Geoff, I don't think any of us would survive the combination.
I love your analysis…always but I always get a kick out of your facial expressions.
The four Geof's also did a version of this. Give it a listen if you haven't.
I don’t know if someone already pointed this out in the depths of this comment section, but:
The poem this song is based on is in the original book Tolkien wrote. The whole poem is what was used for the lyrics, and the musical arraignment has been around at least since the 80’s (possibly the early 90’s). I grew up hearing the album it was on that my parents had, it was all musical arraignments of the numerous poems (songs canonically) from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. They simply used some other those arrangements in the Peter Jackson films.
Geoff Castelucci made a cover of this same song on his solo channel. Like this one, it is spectacular!
Peter had issues with his voice and had surgery over a year ago. He was not able to sing for a long time, and probably will never be able to sing the same way again. I would be curious to hear your thoughts on his voice now and how it sounds different. He released a cover of Sailboat a couple of weeks ago, and he and his wife did Pure Imagination with the Hound + Fox a few months ago. Also, putting in a plug for Hound +Fox, because they are amazing and I would love to hear your thoughts on them.
Hi Sir Hairless, have you ever reacted to the group/composers here on TH-cam, Clamavi de Profundis? They do a lot of Tolkien poems set to music, movie covers and original compositions for his poems and songs that were not in the movies.
They have a cool version of Diggy Diggy Hole. I really like their composition for the story of "The Battle of Sauron and Finrod Felagund" and "The Song of Earendil."
Hi! No I've not reacted to them yet. I did come across the name when researching ahead of making this video
@@SirHairless Even if you don't do a reaction, please just check them out for personal enjoyment! Tolkien wrote so many beautiful poems for the Middle Earth universe that are not set to music in any of the movies. In addition to the ones above, they have done Namarie, and Beren and Luthien, the Lament for Boromir, The Ent's Song, Sam's Song, and others.
The Weathermen do an AMAZING cover of this song.
At the Very end the last 20 seconds. IF you watch Tim's shoulders you will see them Vibrate from the Power of his base shacking the camera.
Strangely, I find myself humming this!
Tim and Peter are amazing singers and Tim can actually sing high pitched songs to
I’ve found something interesting when I listen to this song, which is purely vocal parts, in audio or video form. It sounds like Tim’s lows are taxing my speakers more than many songs that feature actual instruments.
Sounds about right! I'm sure the harmonics produced by human voices play a part
I would love to see your reaction to The Hobbit Drinking Medley by Peter.
You should listen to their version of Greensleves!
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I do not have any proof of this, but that g# near the end sounded as if it may have been his wife Evynne. She is an amazing singer as well. Check out Evynne Hollens if you ever get the time.
The interpretation from the movie is nice but I much prefer the version with more verses used as sung by Clamavi de Profundis.
by the way my ears keep wanting to hear a musical piece from one of the Indiana Jones movies, The Grail Theme from the last Crusade, whenever you play the piano
My favorite Peter Hollens song is „Gollums song“ from lord of the rings
Would be great if you can react to Geoff’s version too 😊
You hear a couple of spots with a really high voice which belongs to Peter's wife.
Some of this piece reminds me of monks chants.
Somehow the high and low voice pitch seem to compete more than blend when sung at matching syncopation of lyrics. I'd like to see artists experiment with ordered syncopation of lyrics with opposite ranges.
start of song, so can't be sure.
but there is a second and third verse on this one isn't there?
they just chose to contract the song for the movie scene.
In the introduction I show all verses as text
Geoff Castellucci does an awesome job with this song!
I'll need to check it out!
Look closely at the very end, even the camera is vibrating.
It's been ten years, how have you missed
Baba Yetu - Civilization IV Theme - Peter Hollens & Malukah
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My channel is less than a year old 😊
I wish you can reaction too Nick Pitera one man cover off les miserabel its amazing good plees do this for me ❤❤❤
Is it just me, or anybody else hears "pizza" instead of "Peter" xd!? Especially 10:11 here😊
No, I listened to it a few times. You might want to get your hearing checked, or perhaps order a pizza.
@@smallmoments957not bad idea 😂
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You should check out geoff castellucci doing this in multiple layers , better cover imo
I plan on checking it on in the future at some point