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@@ItsmeBarry How can anyone get tired of this song? They can't. Just can't. 😊 Great idea on the shorts, it will start bumping you again, let ppl know you are still around. Good deal.
@@i.luv.2.teach.78 Rosie, I had the common sense (took me awhile) to put my screen dark and it is so much better for my eyes. The white typing shows up on the black and erases that white screen that blinds a person. I think we're all going to enjoy this fall. It has been one hot year. Big hugs. I've got my spot. Gonna run to town and get a few things I need. (Like TEA BAGS, can't believe I didn't have another box in the pantry. Horrible. What if the world went into chaos and I didn't have tea bags? Oh, the horror! 😁)
@@ItsmeBarry Thanks for the new TS B☘. "Hope you don’t mind revisiting it again".... are you kidding? I love this song and listen/watch it all the time. Just amazing!!! 🎵🎶🎶💖💖💖
From what I've heard, PTX got the ultimate compliment when, before he passed away, Leonard Cohen (who wrote "Hallelujah") watched and heard this video and stated that it was the best version of his song he'd ever heard. Considering that everybody and their brother has covered this song, that's a hell of a compliment.
He also allowed contemporary Christian singer/guitar shredder Lincoln Brewster to add some verses and call it "Another Hallelujah" which has even deeper Christian meaning to it. Lincoln performs it at Bayside Church in CA where he is a worship pastor and yes that is Lincoln on the shredding lead guitar! Here is a lyric video th-cam.com/video/_kvuIPwvqpw/w-d-xo.html There is another that actually has Lincoln talking about writing a letter to Leonard and getting his blessings!
@@patagualianmostly7437 Trolls suck!! It always amazes me how people think they always know more than others. In this case knowing more than the person who wrote the freaking song!! All I know, PTX served this song very well...very well, indeed! Leonard Cohen thought pretty well of the PTX rendition...I DO TOO!!
I love that he didn’t interrupt this song every 10 seconds to make his own comments. It was easy enough to see from his facial expressions that he was moved.
You did what SO MANY reactors fail to do and that is listen to the song in its entirety THEN react. You received the full emotional impact and it moved you...wish more reactors did this
It is a copyright thing that TH-cam enforces. The reviewer must interject some of him/herself as the video is playing or it is simply viewed as a copyright infringement. Several of my favorite reviewers explain this from time to time.
@@SingerGuy59 Yes I did know that but I've seen some reactors that NEVER pause the vid yet never seem to be blocked, I wonder why that is...3 of them that I can think of are from the UK, could that be it?
I prefer when reactors pause and actually, you know, react to what's happening. If I just wanted to watch the song I'd go watch the song. I'm here to watch Barry.
I’m happy to be moved again and again by these incredible vocalists. I’m also excited to discover the people behind the music. I hope you will join me on my Pentatonix journey. Thanks a million J 👍
@@ItsmeBarry Their Original song, "Run To You", will wreck your soul in the very best way possible. Background on the song: It was written by Kevin[the beatboxer/cellist/singer/etc] and Avi(pronounced Ah-vee)[the bass singer]. It is the first original song the group has ever done. The group had to practicing singing backwards in order to film parts of the video because they need the petals to seem like they were rising in some parts. There is more that I could say, but I believe that seeing and hearing for yourself would be even better. I'm glad I found a new react to subscribe to. Your reaction was wonderful.
Hey B ☘️…..again….sue me….. B ☘️ “A brand new band, group, whatever they are….I’m not sure….” WOW 😳😳 those were the days?!!! Okay on with the video…. “There’s no instruments….” Barry O’Malley ☘️ I am taking a commercial break for a moment to discuss something serious. “Kiss From a Rose” is a must must must must and asap, asap, asap, asap. I should tell you something about it every single day until you put up the reaction but I won’t. Talk about getting in trouble for breaking the T’s and C’s? 🚨 Cringe 😬 It is so difficult to bite my tongue? I mean I have things to SAY (sorry shouty) wellll, I really mean SAY and CUSS and DISCUSS?!?! Sorry for the shouty’s!?!? Barry (use of full name alert 🚨) it is that good, I would even step out on a limb and say it is my all time favorite from PTX which is saying a whole lot?!?! 🤷🏼♀️ It has everything….Okay commercial break is over, on with the video! 👍🏻 “Amazing” Barry O’Malley ☘️ Your first “Mitch Slap” was surprisingly calm, you said “Amazing”. I personally think it is because you also sing in the high stratosphere’s too, and do so beautifully as well…..and that is the only compliment you will get from me….I guess I am feeling sappy today?!?! Snap out of it Labeth! No more compliments even though the rule is I can compliment your singing but that is IT (sorry shouty) none of that crazy stuff about your eyes or your hair or how you look?!!! Sheesh! 😒 Key Change “Wow” Barry O’Malley ☘️ “GORGEOUS” Barry O’Malley ☘️ And……a new Pentaholic is born! In Ireland! 💥 Happy 100 Disney! 💥 Later Gator 🐊! If need talk, I here, as always! 💥 T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻
That’s very kind of you to say. If you choose to join me on my other PTX reactions you’ll see that I watch the video twice. First to react (like in this video) then again so I can speak over it and give my opinion. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. Thanks a million Bill 👍
I think a large majority of reactors do that in case of copyright so I don't mind. But yeah I agree I like it when people play through the whole thing before talking on it.
KD Lang’s version is the most amazing. Each hallelujah is different and creates a different feel. One of the all time best musical performances of all time!
I seriously cried after I first saw this. I remember being in awe through the whole thing and just can't believe how beautiful it was and then after it was done I just sat there and cried.
No matter how many times I hear them sing that it gets to me every time. Absolutely the best I've ever heard it sung. Thank you for bringing it to us. 😊
I am not religious but this song was a transformational experience for me. I don't care if it is a "religious" song or not. The vocals are fucking phenomenal and I can never get enough of this kind of performance!
An introduction to Pentatonix for you: Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which... Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt. Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work) Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a counter tenor, and has a purely angelic voice. Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously. Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on TH-cam. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo. Welcome my friend, a wonderful world of musical bliss awaits.
Thank you SO much Nathan for the amazing info. I feel like I’ve just found something incredible and I can’t wait to discover more, all of their music, every performance and get to know the people too. I hope you will consider subscribing so you can join me on my Pentatonix journey. Thank you again for your amazing comment 👍
@@tadpethtel8035 They grew up in Arlington, Texas, which is in northeastern Texas, right between Fort Worth and Dallas. I've always wondered if their accents come out more when they go home...
Pentatonix does what I think is the greatest version of this song. It doesn't give me a Christmassy feeling.... it's a song that I can enjoy every day of the year.
Welcome to Pentatonix world! They're 3xGrammys winners. They're all truly talented singers. Some recommendations: Imagine; mary, did you know? ; the sound of silence; bohemian rhapsody; daft funk But you can actually choose any songs from them! Enjoy your journey~
Hi Doria, that’s very impressive but not surprising, they are incredible! Thank you for the great suggestions. I will be reacting to every one of them and hopefully every single song and different performances by them. They are too talented I’m already a huge fan. Thanks again I hope you will consider subscribing so you can join me as I discover Pentatonix 👍
I still think this is the most successful version of Hallelujah Always chills and tears in my eyes💖 It doesn't make me think particularly of Christmas Beep Beep 🤣☘🥰
Barry, welcome to the Pentatonix world. I'm soooo pleased to see you jump into this water as well. They've been around almost a decade, largely doing covers, but their own work is exceptional as well, and they can do a mashup that'll blow your socks off just with the intricacies of the harmonies and changes. This song includes Avi Kaplan singing those glorious bass notes (shivers every time) and he's since left the group and has wonderful music on his own. Future catalog suggestions: Imagine, Home (a mashup of numerous songs), Bohemian Rhapsody, and you'll love all their holiday remakes around Christmas. They're amazing. Wonderful to see your reaction to them, and yes, I've yet to see a truly bad performance from them. Cheers. PS, since you recently reviewed Dolly's "Jolene," worth noting that they did a version with her that won a Grammy for best country duo or group. Amazing.
I get the feeling the Pentatonix world is a wonderful place to be. I’m so pleased to have discovered them and I can’t wait to get all Christmasy with them. Dolly and the Pentatonix must be unbelievable 👍
It's me Barry they are the most successful acapella group in history. This video has had 500+ million views. They do a mix of amazing covers (their breathtaking cover of “Mad World” came out today!), and original songs. Check their history. Suffice it to say. It’s taken a whole lot of work for them to perfect their craft. So much work that the bass, Avi Kaplan,( long dark hair and beard) found the routine of arranging-rehearsing-recording-touring was daunting, since his mom was ill. He amicably left the group in the fall of 2017, and helped them find his replacement, Matt Sallee, (a graduate of the Berkelee College of Music in Boston, with a degree in Vocal Performance!) They have millions of albums sold worldwide; their videos have gotten 6 BILLION views on TH-cam, and they have millions of followers (including me)! Scott Hoying (baritone, tall blond) and Mitch Grassi (counter tenor, a visual chameleon of sorts-he ALWAYS looks different!) were childhood friends. They met Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano)in high school. They decided to audition for a singing talent show on NBC called “The Sing-Off” in Fall 2011-so they found Avi through a friend (he’s opera-trained, a true basso PROFUNDO), and Kevin Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire; speaks fluent Mandarin, is a master cellist, and had just graduated from Yale University, headed to medical school!) on TH-cam. (Where he was CELLOBOXING, a combo of beatboxing and playing cello!) They all met the day before the audition. And they WON the competition. They got a recording contract-all moved to LA, and lost that contract-the label said acapella wouldn’t “sell”...OOPS on that! They started making TH-cam videos, and developing a fan base. They made a “Daft Punk Medley” video for $400, and filmed it with an iPad in a kitchen closet. That arrangement and recording won them their first Grammy. They then got another recording contract. And have been full-steam ahead ever since. They now have THREE Grammys. Not bad for music that “won’t sell”! I’d check out their older material, but also some newer tracks. They have a new original song, “Happy Now”...and an older original that’s my favorite is “Run to You” (written by Avi and Kevin). We PTX fans are PENTAHOLICS! Everyone was sad when Avi left, but Matt Sallee has done a stellar job in the three years he’s been singing bass with them. Avi has his own solo music now; Mitch and Scott have their own duo “SuperFruit”; Kirstin has been on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and Kevin has HIS own solo (fantastic talent) stuff. It’s an enormous body of work in 9 years. That’s why we Pentaholics call it a “rabbit hole” for PTX on TH-cam. This was done in 2016. By the way, it’s wonderful that this moved you so deeply. PTX sounds EXACTLY the same in concert-I’ve seen them twice now-check out their LIVE version of “Hallelujah” they did for their 2016 Christmas special. Sounds. Exactly. The. Same!!
@@drieuxkoeppel8152 This is an exciting time for me. I have an amazing group to discover and lots of new friends to make. Thank you SO much for the amazing info 👍
This rendition is absolutely gorgeous - however - who ever decided that putting an ad in the middle of a song is either totally deaf or completely thoughtless. Ads are fine, but put them in the beginning or end but quit with ths stupidity of interrupting a song!
Source? His last interview was made before this version was released. While I don't doubt he had a chance to hear it before his death, his last interview doesn't mention it.
Leonard was in the audience when KD Lang did this in a concert.........he remarked afterward it was his favorite rendition ever. The audience clapped and gave her a standing ovation for 5 min.
@@lanamedcalf1561 LOL! Apparently *EVERY* version but his own is his favorite version ever. I heard him in his own concert say the Jeff Buckley version was the definitive version.
Pentatonix is still by far performed my favorite rendition of Hallelujah! They truly are talented and yes, there is no instruments, just pure talent! ❤️. Goosebumps every time I listen!
Hi Grace, they are two beautiful songs and two of my favourites. I can’t wait to hear how they perform them. Thanks a million for watching. I hope you will join me when I react to every single song and every different performance by this incredible group 👍
Their version of Sound of Silence is beautiful but, shockingly enough, I also love the version by Disturbed. Only song I like from that group but David Draiman can sing!!
What a great version of this song! My reaction was just like yours Barry the first time I heard it. It's the first day of December... let the holiday greetings begin. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
Congratulations, Barry - you’ve discovered one of my favourite groups! They’ve been together since 2011 (with one change of bass singer) and have many superb arrangements of covers and original songs. Up until the pandemic, they also toured extensively (they performed in Dublin a few years back, and were due to be in concert in London this spring). Next, how about one of their Grammy-winning arrangements, the Daft Punk Medley?
Hi Belle, I’m so pleased to have discovered more incredible music here on my channel and I will be reacting to every song and performance by this unbelievable act. Hopefully they will return to Ireland so I can see them live. Thanks a million for watching this with me 👍
I can’t wait! That’s a beautiful song I’m sure they sound amazing. Thanks a million for watching and for your great suggestion. I hope you’ll join me for many, many more Pentatonix reactions 👍
Dear Barry☘️, Pentatonix became famous for their a cappella after appearing on an American talent competition show. Hallelujah is one of those rare songs that always brings me to tears. Another one on my mind now is What a Wonderful World sung by Louis Armstrong. I love/hate how music moves me because I become such a wreck after listening 😭. You’ve broken the Dimash law but I’m sure your BBs won’t hold that against you coz we love you 💕. I’ll keep riding the Barry Bus. Thank you for this awesome video and review.
Hi Louis this is the first act I have heard that gave me the same feeling I got when I first heard Dimash (SOS singer competition) I will be reacting to all of their music BUT I will always be a Dear and react to Dimash. Thank you for your wonderful support Louise I really appreciate it 👍
Maelyn Jarmon and Jordan Smith, both “The Voice” each did a good version of this song. th-cam.com/video/SFzNjqE15nk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/AbRsyfypr1s/w-d-xo.html Yes this song brings tears to my also
@@AnneMajdosz That was really nice of you, Anne, to contact Pat regarding the latest TS. Sometimes when one is gone from the chatting for a while, it's hard to find where everyone else is at. Hope you're doing okay. Have you been having nice weather? Around here it almost seems like spring. It's only gotten to the upper 30s, but with all the snow gone, it kind of feels like spring. But being in Michigan, I know there's still a lot of winter left. Are you getting sleep at night? I sure hope so! I've been getting a lot of sleep. My back has been very painful for about a week now. I've been staying in bed with my feet as high up as I can get the bed to go. That takes a lot of tension away from my lower back. I got an adjustable bed about the time I bought this house. It really helps remove pressure from the nerves that are being crushed in my lumbar spine. It's only a temporary fix for a day or two, but at least I can get some work done around the house. I hope you are doing well. I have missed chatting with you! 💕🌹
@@i.luv.2.teach.78 Hi Rosie 🌹, That's great that your snow has melted. I was afraid you'd be celebrating Easter with your snow boots on! 😆 The weather here has been upper 30s low 40s, which is good because we've had lots of rain, drizzle, fog, clouds, and dreariness for over a week now. Yesterday I saw the sun for the first time in a long time, but by the time I got out of the house it was gone, replaced by dark clouds. Then rain again today. Just happy it wasn't snow. I've actually been sleeping a lot, not always at night. I found some sleep hypnosis videos on YT... may give that a try. I also have had bad pain in my lower back, so I know what you're going through. Can't get comfortable laying or sitting. I don't have an adjustable bed, but I might try propping my legs up on some big pillows. It's worth a try. Let's hope our Pat is fine and too busy enjoying life. Hope you sleep well tonight. Have a great weekend! 🥰💕
@@AnneMajdosz Nice to hear from you, but I was really hoping you were sound asleep getting a nice deep snooze. 😴 If you try pillows to elevate your feet, please take my advice and avoid the pain I inflicted on myself. Make sure the pillows are right at your knee joint. I tried pillows just under my feet, and the strain that put on my knees made them so painful, I could barely walk for several days. Your knees will need to be almost at a 90° angle. I tried to draw a stick person with the symbols on the keyboard, but it didn't work! Sorry! knee _____/ feet O__/_____l head arm hips
If I'm honest, no, it reminds me of the reason for the season, but doesn't put me in a Christmas mood. Nope, I need jolly, happy, joy and love, (It covers up that I'm nobody's Baby) Great reaction. 2.4 million views. Very popular song that I still don't understand. When I hear it, I want to go to church, but then the words confuse me when they are tying someone to a kitchen chair, naked and bathing on the roof, Love is apparently cold and a broken Hallelujah?? I don't know, should I praise God or go jump someone's bones? Anyhow, it's beautiful and a great 2nd Christmas song on the countdown.
A large percentage of performers find their nitch and pretty much stick with 'what works for them'. Not happenin' with Pentatonix. Every aspect of their style is unique. From the adaptations of the songs they cover to the choice of background settings in each video, they give you something different every time. I cannot say I like everything they do, but of the things they do that I like, I REALLLLLLLY like!!! They are in a class they have created all by themselves and I wish them nothing but continued success.
Hi Barry, greetings from South Africa! I really enjoy your reactions and totally share your love for ABBA and of course our boy Dimash! I'm glad you discovered Pentatonix - also check out a similar (acapella) group Home Free. Also do yourself a favour and check out a 27 yr old Chinese singer called Zhou Shen - he has a very small stature, but sings like an angel (fluent in 9 languages!). Have a look at his version of "Memory" (from CATS) ; "Time to say goodbye" and "Dalabengba" (a fairytale where he sings in 5 different voices). Looking forward to hear what you think... Keep up the good work!
Gerrard Pieters What? I’m not the only Pentaholic in South Africa? That’s great to know. Which part of the country are you in, Gerard (if you don’t mind me asking). I’m in Centurion.
Hi Gerrard, thank you for your kind words and for your wonderful suggestions and I look forward to discovering Home Free and Zhou Shen. “Memory” is one of my favourite songs and a song I actually perform myself. Greetings to beautiful South Africa from little old Ireland 👍
Not gonna lie. I discovered this group earlier this year. Never heard ANYTHING like them. Their covers of hallelujah, Sound of Silence, Imagine and Can you feel the love tonight” are the best over ever heard
Hi Justin, thanks for the list of songs. The originals are beautiful, I can only imagine how incredible their versions must be. Thanks a million for watching my video. I hope you will consider subscribing 👍
An introduction to Pentatonix for you: Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which... Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt. Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work) Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a counter tenor, and has a purely angelic voice. Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously. Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on TH-cam. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo. Welcome my friend, a wonderful world of musical bliss awaits.
Thanks for your reaction. I really enjoy watching your videos and I subscribed a long time ago. :-) I think you will love Imagine and Bohemian Rhapsody from Pentatonix. Both are mindblowing. If you have time, please make a bus stop and react to my favorite artist Hua Chenyu. The song Child would be great for a start. :-)
Thank you very, very much for your continued support. I love both of those songs so I’m really looking forward to hearing Pentatonix perform them. I have added your favourite artist to my list of acts and thanks a million for the wonderful link 👍
Yes! Hua is AMAZING! I only discovered him through exploring other artists who had appeared on The Singer. I love Child, Ordinary Path, and Nunchucks:)
B☘️, Hmm Christmasy?? Well there may be a couple of small places where the tone or a particular note sung in a certain way (awesome and very clear explanation right????🤣) may lend itself in that direction, but I wouldn’t say that overall it gives me that feeling. I commented in much more detail on this a while back, but… It reminds me that we are all human and with that comes both beauty and imperfections. Sometimes those two are even intertwined. Maybe our life with its imperfections, even cold and broken at times can be a Hallelujah. Thanks for sending us back here. I don’t get tired of this song, and PTX touches the heart with this one. ❤ The original lyrics to this song are more bold. Different versions lead to different interpretations and feelings I think. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for being the first reactor that has allowed this song to play all the way through and withholding their reactions until the end. That took a certain type of respect and a certain knowing and wisdom to recognize that you just don't interrupt a song like this. Once again, thank you.
YES, Barry! A totally spiritual moment, in and out of time! Holy, rolling on the Barry bus! Thank you for showing up, emotions up front, when you listen to so many divine musical masters!
Pentatonix is a mix of vocal treasures. You know Barry, this song is special to me and very emotional. I only have an 8-year-old nephew who his mother married another man took him away in hiding and it is a devastating sadness and a brave fight in court to be able to have access to him. He's like an angel and sings this song masterfully. It is my weak and inevitable point to cry. 💙
I'm so happy for you, Barry. I'm glad you found Pentatonix. I'm sure you've already heard they are one of the best acapella groups around, and this is true. What I haven't seen mentioned, because my piers are too modest to mention it, is the fan base they bring along with them. You will find Pentaholics, as we like to term ourselves, to be some of the most supportive, nicest, most passionate fans on the interwebs. So long as you are reacting to our guys and girl, we'll be here. I don't think there is a single song of theirs I can recall I truly dislike, and I'm sure others feel the same way. There are other groups, of course, and they're all very good. But, this one is ours, so to speak. Lol. This reaction was a lot of fun to watch. Thank you for doing this, Barry.
Hey B ☘️! What’s up Buttercup? Butterfinger? (That ain’t bold it is a candy bar, just sayin? 🙄 Wow 🤯, that didn’t take long?) Butter Cinnamon Sugar Toast? 🤔 Well. Your woman Annie 🤡 and I are alone again. We took AB home last Saturday. It was very sad but this time I think she was ready to go. She had a “date” with Kevin on Sunday that was cancelled, thank the goodness. However, Kevin’s older sister is getting married and I think she is going to ask AB to be the flower girl. With Kevin as the ring bearer. 😬 I bet she told me 10 times she was marrying Kevin when she was here. I said, oh no you gotta decide about your life first, what you are going to do, you know like go to college? She said, You are so silly I dont need to go to college to get married?!?! 🤔 I said, yeah but you need to make your own way in life and figure out you and what you want to do, you don’t want to depend on no man?!?! She said, you don’t know what you are talking about! Yes child, but do I?!?! 🤔 We don’t have long until Evil Bro #1 😈 and his wife will be here. He is planning some “reunion” which basically means all of the kids and grandkids and great grandkids. As in Annie’s. Sigh. 😔 I am already tired thinking about it because it sounds like a zoo to me? But he is bossing us around the closer we get to him arriving. Which is annoying in the extreme. 😬 Time for my summer complaint about the weather. We have had a really mild summer, which basically means highs in the 90s. But that all changes this week with highs over 100 every single day and up to 105. It is going to be a long month of August. I am ready for cool weather, sweatshirts and not sweating. 😬 Are you still looking for me a dude? The answer to that had better be a big YES (sorry shouty.) I kinda found a dude, not really exactly, kinda sorta but not at all?!?! 🤔 I mean I could most likely have found a dude, I have actually known him for a long time, we once worked together but we worked from home and his is in Connecticut?!?! Anywho, he sent me a FB message that said, Yo, what’s up? I mean for opening lines I would give that a 2 out of 10 but as a former coworker it was fine?!?! Maybe. I said, Hey name, I even gave him a special name, I do that a lot, I bet people find that to be weird but here we all are?!?! Anywho I said, Hey name, what’s the haps?! He replied with, not much, are you single?! 😬 I said, hold one moment let me check, (pause), yup I sure am! He said, why the pause? I said, why not?! He said, you are still weird. I said, you are still judgemental about my weirdness, what’s the point? He said, touché, weird is better than boring and better than dumb, and dumb you are not. I said, ummmm, thanks, I think? I guess? He said, want to come to “His last name Mountain”? This is how he refers to his home and he calls me weird? I said, sure, when? He said, now? I said, welllll, errr, how about some plans and what is the rush? He said, I need friends and they need to be of the female variety. I said, hmmmm, I kinda wanna be more special than that, not just an option in a freakin list, geez (name), who is being weird now? He said, yeah that wasn’t very smooth I am tired and off my game, but when you coming? I said, how about we talk for awhile and see how we get along and then we can make plans? He said, okay, since I messed this up? I mean honestly B ☘️, who is the weird one in this convo?! 🙄 All of that nonsense to say….you are still on the hook to find me a dude!?!?!!!!! Let’s get this show on the road! 👍🏻 How are you? What’s going on? Are you okay? What do I need to know? I actually need to know it all, as your ST this is a given! Time to give me the info! 👏🏻 Okie dokie, I need to sleep. Let me hear from you, yeah?!?! 👍🏻 Happy King Kong! 💥 Later Gator 🐊! 💥 Here if need talk and jazz! 💥 T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻 and 🦵🏻
Hi Maggie, there are CC on this video but unfortunately they get confused between the song lyrics and what I’m saying. I’ve looked up the lyrics for you, I hope this helps: I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do ya? Well it goes like this: the fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hmm Well, your faith was strong, but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to the kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well baby, I've been here before I've seen this room and I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well, maybe there's a God above But all I've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya And it's not a cry that you hear at night It's not somebody who has seen the Light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hey B ☘️…. You had to know I would come back here, to the beginning? You would be surprised to know, probably not surprised, that I have this memorized from the time I watched it to get you over 2 Million views? 😂 I was reading through the comments on your post and had to virtually walk away from one of the comments? I don’t understand people at all, I can’t even say most times because it is pretty much all of the time? 🤔 But walk away I did, a bit unusual for me, but since I have already got into it with someone on your channel I decided today was not the day to go for round 2 with someone else? 😬 Sigh. 😔 How are you doing? Did operation “go home” work as you expected?!?! I mean that kinda sorta sounds rude, I don’t mean it to sound rude, I was trying to be smart with the code so people wouldn’t know what I mean. You know, that ST code that you seem to be so great at and I am, well, not so great at?!?! And I just ended a sentence with a preposition (I think) and I do not like that at all? 🤔 Okay on to the next video, what will it be. 🤔 Hey wanna do a podcast, film it on YT and offer it up on podcast platforms too? No I have no clue what the subject might be, that is where 2 heads are better than 1 comes in? 🤔 Happy King Kong! 💥 Later Gator 🐊! 💥 Here if talk and jazz! 💥 I made the best potato 🥔 soup! 💥 T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻
Hey B ☘️….. 👋🏻 I said in a comment somewhere that I had left you alone for far too long and I decided it would be fun to bug you. 🐜 🐞 I didn’t hear anything back, which is okay, it is just that it is hard to bug someone I do not hear from and it kinda sorta takes all of the fun out of the bug. 🐛 Huh? 🤔 Fun out of the bug? 🐜 🐛 🐞 Okie Dokie? 🤔 But in my world of thinking and in my brain no response means agreement so I am cleared to go. Thank you for the clearance (that you didn’t even know you gave.) 👍🏻 So after a full day and night of planning, consulting maps from around the world (I have no idea what this means), using a compass 🧭, a protractor, other nautical instruments and me book (book? 🤔) I have come up with a very detailed plan of execution. 👍🏻 Or I may have just finished one book and started another but that kinda ruins the drama of all of this so carry on, Labeth, carry on. 👍🏻 I have come up with a plan, not really a plan, more like an effort, well not really an effort more like an Operation! It is Top Secret 🤫 called Operation Bug B ☘️. I will be commenting on a whole lot of videos, brand new comments….who knows what they will be about, that is top secret 🤫 too (don’t worry, I had a top secret clearance one time, no I don’t anymore but who cares?) The point is I know how to conduct a Top Secret Operation called Bug B ☘️! 👍🏻 Good plan, good plan! 👍🏻 Great Operation, Great Operation! 👍🏻 Prepare thyself! 💥 Happy 100 Disney! 💥 T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻
This is the video that introduced you, Barry, to me eight months ago. You have taught me how to enjoy music at a deeper level. I am forever grateful for your expertise and willingness to share. 😊
Barry☘️, this is the video that introduced me to your channel. I had heard the Pentatonix version when they first came out with it. During a difficult time, I wanted to listen to their version again. I looked it up. Your video popped up and the rest is history. ❤️ You referenced Dimash - SOS and that is where I immediately went after watching this reaction and then straight to It’s Me Barry Too after that. Your channels became THE channels I watched, and I quickly devoured all of them more than once. Thank you for your heartfelt reactions. I appreciate you, my friend. 🍄 I know what speaks to me, makes me feel things, but you do help me understand what it is that does this. When you talked about the surge and the retreat (with Lana) That helped explain some. I think this version just needs to be felt as you say, and that I just want to let myself be drawn in by the beauty. Like my grandmother used to say, “Some things are better felt than telt”. That said though………… I did a good bit of thinking about the lyrics. I am going to spare everyone all of my thoughts on them. 🙂 I don’t need to go into all that. 😁 Here is a VERY condensed version. I was noticing the religious an then the temporal contrast. I like that the chorus is Hallelujah. The reference to David soothing Saul with his lyre. And here, beautiful music is reaching out and touching our hearts over and over again. There is just something that music can do that little else can. Our connection to that which is bigger than we are in contrast with our own humanity. In allowing room in our hearts to accept our human imperfections (cold and broken Hallelujah) maybe we can find places for gratitude in our lives. I so often just need to get out of my own way, embrace my imperfections, embrace life in all of it’s glory and pain and open my heart to whatever that may mean for me. 💕
Sorry I missed this comment. Yes, I agree, music holds a power that’s hard to explain to it move us, it can lift our spirits, it can take us away to another place, it can bring us back in time, it can make us live experiences that we’ve never lived. We all should embrace life, like you said that includes the good the bad, the happy and the sad. We are lucky to experience it.
@@ItsmeBarry I wonder if you miss comments when I post in the comment box and don’t reply by clicking on one of your past comments so that there is an @It’s me Barry. You have “stuff” going on, and I don’t have the expectation that you answer my posts. I do think however, that there have been a few. I am not going to go back and change them, but I will see if that is the thing. Do you know if there is a difference on your end depending on how a user responds? All that to say, please don’t worry, and don’t spend time figuring this out. My comments aren’t the most important thing going on in your life. ❤️☘️ I hope your weekend is restful and peaceful. 🍄
@@ItsmeBarry Thinking about you and as always (when it is possible for me), sending only the best vibes your way. I have been missing you. Whether you feel like chatting or not, know you are thought of, and cared for. I am here if you need. Just to let you know. I have posted a 26 part? Account of my time with Anne in NJ in the “new” TS section. If you need to get your mind off “things” you may enjoy that. Please, please don’t feel obligated. It will take some time to get through all of it. I have also posted, to my shagrin, and wondering if I should post it, an embarrassing moment. Lana, said they were all posting moments. 🤷♀️ you are mentioned several times in my account of New Jersey. All good, of course. ❤😊 They were all begging for both accounts, so I obliged. I have edited this now. I suggested that Lana write a story using our personalities. She ended up posting a 5 part comedy scene. There again, if humor would help you, it’s there. If not, I get that too. Sometimes humor may not be what you feel like. ❤
Avi Kaplan, the second soloist and bass in this was with them 6 years and had to leave for his own good. He now has a solo career and has 4 EP's out. He is a fabulous bass and baritone with some tenor. He is also a Polyphonic Overtone Singer. He is much more in to the folk genera so his songs are mostly soft, soothing songs. He writes over 95% of his own music. While he was with PTX, his mother in California was having a second bought with cancer and the schedule of PTS was so hectic he could not get away to be with her and his dad. He and his mother used to roam up near the Sequoias looking for arrowheads, stones and finding sage.. These times were very precious to him, so while he was not able to get to her, he wrote this song promising to get back to her. Sage and Stone. th-cam.com/video/49AQJByaHe0/w-d-xo.html He is a nature man and lives deep in the forests of Tennessee.
Hi Mary, he sounds like a wonderful guy with a good heart. For me family is everything. Thank you for telling me about him. I look forward to reacting to all of his performances with PTX and discovering his solo work thank you for the great link. Please consider subscribing so we can enjoy all this music together 👍
Interesting question….does Hallelujah make me feel Christmasy? Not at all. I love the song, and loved it the second I heard Leonard Cohen. I think it’s beautiful, although dark as well. I don’t think it was ever considered a Christmas song, until more recently. And Pentatonix certainly made it very popular. The jury is still out as to whether it “counts” as a Christmas song. Either way, it’s hauntingly beautiful ♥️
@@barbk2324 the Bible gets pretty horrific but it’s simply because that was the time it tells beautiful messages throughout the story and even if you don’t believe it’s such an amazing book
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@@ItsmeBarry How can anyone get tired of this song? They can't. Just can't. 😊
Great idea on the shorts, it will start bumping you again, let ppl know you are still around. Good deal.
@@i.luv.2.teach.78 Rosie, I had the common sense (took me awhile) to put my screen dark and it is so much better for my eyes.
The white typing shows up on the black and erases that white screen that blinds a person.
I think we're all going to enjoy this fall. It has been one hot year.
Big hugs.
I've got my spot. Gonna run to town and get a few things I need. (Like TEA BAGS, can't believe I didn't have another box in the pantry. Horrible. What if the world went into chaos and I didn't have tea bags?
Oh, the horror! 😁)
@@ItsmeBarry Thanks for the new TS B☘. "Hope you don’t mind revisiting it again".... are you kidding? I love this song and listen/watch it all the time. Just amazing!!! 🎵🎶🎶💖💖💖
From what I've heard, PTX got the ultimate compliment when, before he passed away, Leonard Cohen (who wrote "Hallelujah") watched and heard this video and stated that it was the best version of his song he'd ever heard. Considering that everybody and their brother has covered this song, that's a hell of a compliment.
He also allowed contemporary Christian singer/guitar shredder Lincoln Brewster to add some verses and call it "Another Hallelujah" which has even deeper Christian meaning to it. Lincoln performs it at Bayside Church in CA where he is a worship pastor and yes that is Lincoln on the shredding lead guitar! Here is a lyric video th-cam.com/video/_kvuIPwvqpw/w-d-xo.html There is another that actually has Lincoln talking about writing a letter to Leonard and getting his blessings!
Charlotte Van... Yeah maybe... "If True"
Personally...I thought it was average at best.
@@patagualianmostly7437 Trolls suck!! It always amazes me how people think they always know more than others. In this case knowing more than the person who wrote the freaking song!! All I know, PTX served this song very well...very well, indeed! Leonard Cohen thought pretty well of the PTX rendition...I DO TOO!!
Not true. People claim that Cohen loved this or that version the best. No one knows for sure or did he really favor one over the other.
Thank you for sharing this. Yes it is a heart-felt compliment from the creator.
I love that he didn’t interrupt this song every 10 seconds to make his own comments. It was easy enough to see from his facial expressions that he was moved.
Exactly except for them who them what it feels like pause way too many times
Totally. I liked that so much too!
Yeah, looked like he was close to tears
I was going to say the same thing, too many of these reaction videos interrupt way too much.
@@scottulbrich5376 He did actually cry (and sniffed) at the start of his comments. And who hasn't, the first time they hear Pentatonix?
You did what SO MANY reactors fail to do and that is listen to the song in its entirety THEN react. You received the full emotional impact and it moved you...wish more reactors did this
youtube don' t allow you to it goes with the territory
Yes, I agree! I can’t stand when a reviewer stops the video every few seconds to make a comment. Just play the song in its entirety first.
It is a copyright thing that TH-cam enforces. The reviewer must interject some of him/herself as the video is playing or it is simply viewed as a copyright infringement. Several of my favorite reviewers explain this from time to time.
@@SingerGuy59 Yes I did know that but I've seen some reactors that NEVER pause the vid yet never seem to be blocked, I wonder why that is...3 of them that I can think of are from the UK, could that be it?
I prefer when reactors pause and actually, you know, react to what's happening. If I just wanted to watch the song I'd go watch the song. I'm here to watch Barry.
Oh my friend. Oh dear dear man. This is only the start of PTX. They will do this to you again and again. Much love and keep on keepin on J.
I’m happy to be moved again and again by these incredible vocalists. I’m also excited to discover the people behind the music. I hope you will join me on my Pentatonix journey.
Thanks a million J 👍
You should react to aha live by them. It’s sooo good
Agreed. Imagine is the one I always have to ask who is cutting the onions on!
@@ItsmeBarry Their Original song, "Run To You", will wreck your soul in the very best way possible. Background on the song:
It was written by Kevin[the beatboxer/cellist/singer/etc] and Avi(pronounced Ah-vee)[the bass singer].
It is the first original song the group has ever done.
The group had to practicing singing backwards in order to film parts of the video because they need the petals to seem like they were rising in some parts.
There is more that I could say, but I believe that seeing and hearing for yourself would be even better.
I'm glad I found a new react to subscribe to. Your reaction was wonderful.
The Inkd N3rd - I agree! The cadenza at the end is what a choir of Angels would sound like (if there is such a thing).
“There are no instruments”. My dear friend there are five instruments.
You can hear the bass and cellos in just their voices. Amazing.
@sgtBacon technically not a band, as there are no outer instruments...just their voices
Go back and count again! Five voices, yes. But so much more!
@@Servingourstories fyi pentatonix refer to themselves as a band. They are a band of people. Don't need instruments to use that name.
@@PtxXtp Yes! They ARE the instruments!!!!!
Hey B ☘️…..again….sue me…..
B ☘️ “A brand new band, group, whatever they are….I’m not sure….” WOW 😳😳 those were the days?!!!
Okay on with the video….
“There’s no instruments….” Barry O’Malley ☘️
I am taking a commercial break for a moment to discuss something serious. “Kiss From a Rose” is a must must must must and asap, asap, asap, asap. I should tell you something about it every single day until you put up the reaction but I won’t. Talk about getting in trouble for breaking the T’s and C’s? 🚨 Cringe 😬 It is so difficult to bite my tongue? I mean I have things to SAY (sorry shouty) wellll, I really mean SAY and CUSS and DISCUSS?!?! Sorry for the shouty’s!?!? Barry (use of full name alert 🚨) it is that good, I would even step out on a limb and say it is my all time favorite from PTX which is saying a whole lot?!?! 🤷🏼♀️ It has everything….Okay commercial break is over, on with the video! 👍🏻
“Amazing” Barry O’Malley ☘️
Your first “Mitch Slap” was surprisingly calm, you said “Amazing”. I personally think it is because you also sing in the high stratosphere’s too, and do so beautifully as well…..and that is the only compliment you will get from me….I guess I am feeling sappy today?!?! Snap out of it Labeth! No more compliments even though the rule is I can compliment your singing but that is IT (sorry shouty) none of that crazy stuff about your eyes or your hair or how you look?!!! Sheesh! 😒
Key Change
“Wow” Barry O’Malley ☘️
“GORGEOUS” Barry O’Malley ☘️
And……a new Pentaholic is born! In Ireland! 💥
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Thank you for being the first “reaction” that listened to the entire song without interruption to break it down.
That’s very kind of you to say. If you choose to join me on my other PTX reactions you’ll see that I watch the video twice. First to react (like in this video) then again so I can speak over it and give my opinion. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. Thanks a million Bill 👍
Yes! Drive me nuts when people push pause every 10 seconds so they can hear themselves talk.
Barry, I like that style. I get that it's a reaction video, but many pauses spoils the majesty and magic of something like this.
The very reason why I don’t finish reviews. Thanks Barry. You are different.
I think a large majority of reactors do that in case of copyright so I don't mind. But yeah I agree I like it when people play through the whole thing before talking on it.
When Pentatonix sings Hallelujah it reaches into your soul and touches you. Never has anyone done it like Pentatonis-ever.
KD Lang has...
@@mustangterrry9122 mercy yes! I like her version better than this. Yes, it’s that amazing.
Lincoln Brewster did th-cam.com/video/_kvuIPwvqpw/w-d-xo.html and with a shredding guitar solo with Leonard Cohens PERMISSION!
KD Lang’s version is the most amazing. Each hallelujah is different and creates a different feel. One of the all time best musical performances of all time!
Yes, you feel the spirit of God at work in this song!
Thank you Barry for not stopping this song multiple times. This is the way to listen, then after, discuss. You rock Barry.
Barry, you need to listen to these guys sing "Mary did you know"
Sooooo beautiful.
That ones brings tears to my eyes!
One of my faves, they're brilliant, second to none, so talented.
Yep. That's the song. I have heard it literally dozens of times.
TRUEE, IT LITERALLY MADE ME CRY FIRST TIME WATCHING💖💖💖
Love .mary did you know..
I seriously cried after I first saw this. I remember being in awe through the whole thing and just can't believe how beautiful it was and then after it was done I just sat there and cried.
No matter how many times I hear them sing that it gets to me every time. Absolutely the best I've ever heard it sung. Thank you for bringing it to us. 😊
Although beautiful, Leonard Cohen never said that about Pentatonix being the best version - he said that about Jeff Buckley.
The whole thing was a religious experience. This rendition was a work of art, being sung by 5 Angels.
I am not religious but this song was a transformational experience for me. I don't care if it is a "religious" song or not. The vocals are fucking phenomenal and I can never get enough of this kind of performance!
My son just died,I needed this.
@@maryellis9831 🙏✝️ so sorry for your loss. My friends son just died tonight, I sent this song and your text.
@@Nopeyou800 Thank you for the acknowledgement
@@maryellis9831 My sincerest condolences.
An introduction to Pentatonix for you:
Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which...
Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt.
Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work)
Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a counter tenor, and has a purely angelic voice.
Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously.
Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on TH-cam. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo. Welcome my friend, a wonderful world of musical bliss awaits.
Thank you SO much Nathan for the amazing info. I feel like I’ve just found something incredible and I can’t wait to discover more, all of their music, every performance and get to know the people too. I hope you will consider subscribing so you can join me on my Pentatonix journey. Thank you again for your amazing comment 👍
wow....great information,, Nathan!!! You mentioned that Scott, Kirsten and Mitch have been friends since school...just wondering where they grew up?
@@tadpethtel8035 They grew up in Arlington, Texas, which is in northeastern Texas, right between Fort Worth and Dallas. I've always wondered if their accents come out more when they go home...
@@tadpethtel8035 Kirstin
Actually, Kevin is an alto, not tenor.
Pentatonix does what I think is the greatest version of this song. It doesn't give me a Christmassy feeling.... it's a song that I can enjoy every day of the year.
Welcome to Pentatonix world! They're 3xGrammys winners. They're all truly talented singers.
Some recommendations: Imagine; mary, did you know? ; the sound of silence; bohemian rhapsody; daft funk
But you can actually choose any songs from them! Enjoy your journey~
Hi Doria, that’s very impressive but not surprising, they are incredible!
Thank you for the great suggestions. I will be reacting to every one of them and hopefully every single song and different performances by them. They are too talented I’m already a huge fan. Thanks again I hope you will consider subscribing so you can join me as I discover Pentatonix 👍
Typo - Daft Punk (medley). Search could take a while otherwise. Good list.
@@martinhafner2201 omg😂, I didn't even notice that hhhhhhh, thank you for pointing out
@@ItsmeBarry Mary is my absolute FAVORITE! MAKES ALL KINDS OF FEELS
Yeah, I’m not keen at all on acopella(sp) but this group is amazingly good!!
Once you hear one Pentatonix song, you have to binge them. Everything they do is amazing.
I have been listening to them since the sing off. I, can't, get enough. But since Avi departed, they just aren't the same.
Best version I have heard, great job, good luck
Yes!!
I still think this is the most successful version of Hallelujah
Always chills and tears in my eyes💖
It doesn't make me think particularly of Christmas
Beep Beep 🤣☘🥰
Such a genuine & wonderful reaction. More power to you Barry. Its nice meeting you.
Barry, welcome to the Pentatonix world. I'm soooo pleased to see you jump into this water as well. They've been around almost a decade, largely doing covers, but their own work is exceptional as well, and they can do a mashup that'll blow your socks off just with the intricacies of the harmonies and changes. This song includes Avi Kaplan singing those glorious bass notes (shivers every time) and he's since left the group and has wonderful music on his own. Future catalog suggestions: Imagine, Home (a mashup of numerous songs), Bohemian Rhapsody, and you'll love all their holiday remakes around Christmas. They're amazing. Wonderful to see your reaction to them, and yes, I've yet to see a truly bad performance from them. Cheers.
PS, since you recently reviewed Dolly's "Jolene," worth noting that they did a version with her that won a Grammy for best country duo or group. Amazing.
I get the feeling the Pentatonix world is a wonderful place to be. I’m so pleased to have discovered them and I can’t wait to get all Christmasy with them. Dolly and the Pentatonix must be unbelievable 👍
@@ItsmeBarry the Christmas stuff is amazing
It's me Barry they are the most successful acapella group in history. This video has had 500+ million views. They do a mix of amazing covers (their breathtaking cover of “Mad World” came out today!), and original songs. Check their history. Suffice it to say. It’s taken a whole lot of work for them to perfect their craft. So much work that the bass, Avi Kaplan,( long dark hair and beard) found the routine of arranging-rehearsing-recording-touring was daunting, since his mom was ill. He amicably left the group in the fall of 2017, and helped them find his replacement, Matt Sallee, (a graduate of the Berkelee College of Music in Boston, with a degree in Vocal Performance!) They have millions of albums sold worldwide; their videos have gotten 6 BILLION views on TH-cam, and they have millions of followers (including me)! Scott Hoying (baritone, tall blond) and Mitch Grassi (counter tenor, a visual chameleon of sorts-he ALWAYS looks different!) were childhood friends. They met Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano)in high school. They decided to audition for a singing talent show on NBC called “The Sing-Off” in Fall 2011-so they found Avi through a friend (he’s opera-trained, a true basso PROFUNDO), and Kevin Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire; speaks fluent Mandarin, is a master cellist, and had just graduated from Yale University, headed to medical school!) on TH-cam. (Where he was CELLOBOXING, a combo of beatboxing and playing cello!) They all met the day before the audition. And they WON the competition. They got a recording contract-all moved to LA, and lost that contract-the label said acapella wouldn’t “sell”...OOPS on that! They started making TH-cam videos, and developing a fan base. They made a “Daft Punk Medley” video for $400, and filmed it with an iPad in a kitchen closet. That arrangement and recording won them their first Grammy. They then got another recording contract. And have been full-steam ahead ever since. They now have THREE Grammys. Not bad for music that “won’t sell”! I’d check out their older material, but also some newer tracks. They have a new original song, “Happy Now”...and an older original that’s my favorite is “Run to You” (written by Avi and Kevin). We PTX fans are PENTAHOLICS! Everyone was sad when Avi left, but Matt Sallee has done a stellar job in the three years he’s been singing bass with them. Avi has his own solo music now; Mitch and Scott have their own duo “SuperFruit”; Kirstin has been on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and Kevin has HIS own solo (fantastic talent) stuff. It’s an enormous body of work in 9 years. That’s why we Pentaholics call it a “rabbit hole” for PTX on TH-cam. This was done in 2016. By the way, it’s wonderful that this moved you so deeply. PTX sounds EXACTLY the same in concert-I’ve seen them twice now-check out their LIVE version of “Hallelujah” they did for their 2016 Christmas special. Sounds. Exactly. The. Same!!
@@drieuxkoeppel8152 This is an exciting time for me. I have an amazing group to discover and lots of new friends to make. Thank you SO much for the amazing info 👍
Ofra Cohen I just quoted what Scott said in concert, before they did DAFT PUNK. I stand corrected. Thanks.
I agree with Leonard Cohen-- best version ever!!!❤❤❤❤❤
This rendition is absolutely gorgeous - however - who ever decided that putting an ad in the middle of a song is either totally deaf or completely thoughtless. Ads are fine, but put them in the beginning or end but quit with ths stupidity of interrupting a song!
Not his choice. These things just appear. TH-cam does it.
No ad in the video for me.
He Can't control the algorithm.
Leonard Cohen heard this before he died and said that this was his favorite version.
I love LC
@@MelissaRae1975 Nice to know that LC liked it. I cried too.
Source? His last interview was made before this version was released. While I don't doubt he had a chance to hear it before his death, his last interview doesn't mention it.
Leonard was in the audience when KD Lang did this in a concert.........he remarked afterward it was his favorite rendition ever. The audience clapped and gave her a standing ovation for 5 min.
@@lanamedcalf1561 LOL! Apparently *EVERY* version but his own is his favorite version ever. I heard him in his own concert say the Jeff Buckley version was the definitive version.
Pentatonix is still by far performed my favorite rendition of Hallelujah! They truly are talented and yes, there is no instruments, just pure talent! ❤️. Goosebumps every time I listen!
Seeing him getting emotional when Mitchy hasn't even done his solo yet..thinking oh man your in for it now..
GET READY FOR IT BUDDY !!!!! .......... OH YES, OH YES, OH YES !!!! There you go ! ....
Thanks. How about pentatonix Bohemian Rapsody?
wow, yes I’m sure that’s amazing! 👍
Or Daft Punk. PTX is amazing in both.
@@libertarianguy5567 facts
"Rhapsody"
Who needs instruments. Pentatonix gives me goosebumps and this song is so beautiful.
you would love their cover of the sound of silence or imagine!
Hi Grace, they are two beautiful songs and two of my favourites. I can’t wait to hear how they perform them. Thanks a million for watching. I hope you will join me when I react to every single song and every different performance by this incredible group 👍
The word Hallelujah will break the strongest back
Their version of Sound of Silence is beautiful but, shockingly enough, I also love the version by Disturbed. Only song I like from that group but David Draiman can sing!!
The original members were the best for sure
What a great version of this song! My reaction was just like yours Barry the first time I heard it.
It's the first day of December... let the holiday greetings begin. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
Congratulations, Barry - you’ve discovered one of my favourite groups!
They’ve been together since 2011 (with one change of bass singer) and have many superb arrangements of covers and original songs. Up until the pandemic, they also toured extensively (they performed in Dublin a few years back, and were due to be in concert in London this spring).
Next, how about one of their Grammy-winning arrangements, the Daft Punk Medley?
Hi Belle, I’m so pleased to have discovered more incredible music here on my channel and I will be reacting to every song and performance by this unbelievable act. Hopefully they will return to Ireland so I can see them live. Thanks a million for watching this with me 👍
It's me Barry My pleasure, Barry - looking forward to more Dimash and Pentatonix!
I think you should check out Pentatonix's cover of John Lennon's, "Imagine."
Haven't heard that one it's not on spotify, guess i must check it out on youtube
I can’t wait! That’s a beautiful song I’m sure they sound amazing. Thanks a million for watching and for your great suggestion. I hope you’ll join me for many, many more Pentatonix reactions 👍
@@amazinghibiskus It's on their "Classics" EP.
open.spotify.com/album/00JpoY0ZaQRXTNJUruibfX?si=XCnOoLBdSgu66Be2I81uRw
@@angelonmyside och thanks a lot🙏 don't know why I didn't find it but now it's down loaded
Check out Sound of Silence!
Easily, the best reaction video ever. Barry's face, expression, said everything !!!
That’s incredibly kind. Thank you very much Ben.
B☘️
@@amyp613 I really appreciate that. Thanks so much Amy.
B☘️
Oh...wait until you hear “Mary Did You Know?” I cry every time! Even when it’s the tenths time in a row listening too it!
Me too. Hallelujah; Mary, Did You Know; Carol of the Bells. Goosebumps & tears everytime.
Wow! First time listening to Pentatonix! I'm finding it difficult what words to describe their performance. Ahh! Magnificent!!
This is what I imagine it sounds like in heaven but not just five voices....billions
I agree!
The depth of their voices is incredible. It touches my heart every time I hear them. This is my favorite.
Dear Barry☘️, Pentatonix became famous for their a cappella after appearing on an American talent competition show. Hallelujah is one of those rare songs that always brings me to tears. Another one on my mind now is What a Wonderful World sung by Louis Armstrong. I love/hate how music moves me because I become such a wreck after listening 😭.
You’ve broken the Dimash law but I’m sure your BBs won’t hold that against you coz we love you 💕. I’ll keep riding the Barry Bus. Thank you for this awesome video and review.
Hi Louis this is the first act I have heard that gave me the same feeling I got when I first heard Dimash (SOS singer competition) I will be reacting to all of their music BUT I will always be a Dear and react to Dimash. Thank you for your wonderful support Louise I really appreciate it 👍
Maelyn Jarmon
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Jordan Smith, both “The Voice” each did a good version of this song.
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Yes this song brings tears to my also
Amusingly, the record label which sponsored the Sing-Off decided against giving them a contract because "we don't think they have much market"...
I hope you followed this with them and Amazing Grace.
I am glad the Barry Bus 🚌 took a diversion to see Pentatonix
me too! Thanks a million 👍
Played this at my brothers funeral. Not a dry eye in the house by the end of it.
Christmassy? No. Spiritual? Yes.🤪
Hi Pat, in case you haven't heard, the new TS is on the Livestream video.
We haven't heard from you in a while.... hope everything is ok. ❤💕
@@AnneMajdosz
That was really nice of you, Anne, to contact Pat regarding the latest TS. Sometimes when one is gone from the chatting for a while, it's hard to find where everyone else is at.
Hope you're doing okay. Have you been having nice weather? Around here it almost seems like spring. It's only gotten to the upper 30s, but with all the snow gone, it kind of feels like spring. But being in Michigan, I know there's still a lot of winter left.
Are you getting sleep at night? I sure hope so! I've been getting a lot of sleep. My back has been very painful for about a week now. I've been staying in bed with my feet as high up as I can get the bed to go. That takes a lot of tension away from my lower back. I got an adjustable bed about the time I bought this house. It really helps remove pressure from the nerves that are being crushed in my lumbar spine. It's only a temporary fix for a day or two, but at least I can get some work done around the house.
I hope you are doing well. I have missed chatting with you!
💕🌹
@@i.luv.2.teach.78
Hi Rosie 🌹,
That's great that your snow has melted. I was afraid you'd be celebrating Easter with your snow boots on! 😆 The weather here has been upper 30s low 40s, which is good because we've had lots of rain, drizzle, fog, clouds, and dreariness for over a week now. Yesterday I saw the sun for the first time in a long time, but by the time I got out of the house it was gone, replaced by dark clouds. Then rain again today. Just happy it wasn't snow.
I've actually been sleeping a lot, not always at night. I found some sleep hypnosis videos on YT... may give that a try. I also have had bad pain in my lower back, so I know what you're going through. Can't get comfortable laying or sitting. I don't have an adjustable bed, but I might try propping my legs up on some big pillows. It's worth a try.
Let's hope our Pat is fine and too busy enjoying life.
Hope you sleep well tonight. Have a great weekend! 🥰💕
@@AnneMajdosz
Nice to hear from you, but I was really hoping you were sound asleep getting a nice deep snooze. 😴
If you try pillows to elevate your feet, please take my advice and avoid the pain I inflicted on myself. Make sure the pillows are right at your knee joint. I tried pillows just under my feet, and the strain that put on my knees made them so painful, I could barely walk for several days. Your knees will need to be almost at a 90° angle.
I tried to draw a stick person with the symbols on the keyboard, but it didn't work! Sorry!
knee _____/ feet
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head arm hips
@@i.luv.2.teach.78 I understand your drawing. Thanks 🌹!
Look at you over TWO MILLION views; Oh, Barry!
Indeed, the BEST VERSION. I could listen to it over and over and over - and I do. It is so beautiful.
Happy to hear you agree with me.😁
It's not the pentatonix he's encountering. hes feeling the closeness of the Holy Spirit.
Hey bud I'm glad you enjoyed it. There is a lot more Pentatonix for you to discover.
hi Sean. Thanks a million for your wonderful support 👍
@@ItsmeBarry Do you know how you can tell you've done a good Pentatonix reaction, Barry? You have a comment from Sean?????. 🤣
@@rebeccafrost7731 really? I’m honoured. He seems like a nice, friendly guy👍
Yep you got Sean’s stamp of approval! Congrats!! Pentaholics are a loyal bunch!
@@rebeccafrost7731 Thank you Rebecca ...
If I'm honest, no, it reminds me of the reason for the season, but doesn't put me in a Christmas mood. Nope, I need jolly, happy, joy and love, (It covers up that I'm nobody's Baby)
Great reaction. 2.4 million views. Very popular song that I still don't understand. When I hear it, I want to go to church, but then the words confuse me when they are tying someone to a kitchen chair, naked and bathing on the roof, Love is apparently cold and a broken Hallelujah?? I don't know, should I praise God or go jump someone's bones?
Anyhow, it's beautiful and a great 2nd Christmas song on the countdown.
Hallelujah is the highest praise you can give God.
“Brand new band, group”
Bruh.... they’ve been making me cry for years
Beautiful Reaction Barry! Welcome to the Perfection that is Pentatonix!
Goosebumps every time I hear them sing this
A large percentage of performers find their nitch and pretty much stick with 'what works for them'. Not happenin' with Pentatonix. Every aspect of their style is unique. From the adaptations of the songs they cover to the choice of background settings in each video, they give you something different every time. I cannot say I like everything they do, but of the things they do that I like, I REALLLLLLLY like!!! They are in a class they have created all by themselves and I wish them nothing but continued success.
Hi Barry, greetings from South Africa! I really enjoy your reactions and totally share your love for ABBA and of course our boy Dimash! I'm glad you discovered Pentatonix - also check out a similar (acapella) group Home Free. Also do yourself a favour and check out a 27 yr old Chinese singer called Zhou Shen - he has a very small stature, but sings like an angel (fluent in 9 languages!). Have a look at his version of "Memory" (from CATS) ; "Time to say goodbye" and "Dalabengba" (a fairytale where he sings in 5 different voices). Looking forward to hear what you think... Keep up the good work!
Gerrard Pieters What? I’m not the only Pentaholic in South Africa? That’s great to know. Which part of the country are you in, Gerard (if you don’t mind me asking). I’m in Centurion.
Hi Gerrard, thank you for your kind words and for your wonderful suggestions and I look forward to discovering Home Free and Zhou Shen. “Memory” is one of my favourite songs and a song I actually perform myself. Greetings to beautiful South Africa from little old Ireland 👍
@@LeskeyC001 l'm currently on the East Rand (Benoni) but lived for many years in Potchefstroom (in the Northwest province).
Pentaholic here in Cape Town !! 🇿🇦
Beverly Faye Lewis Hi Beverly!
I still cry. Every time I hear this song.
Not gonna lie. I discovered this group earlier this year. Never heard ANYTHING like them. Their covers of hallelujah, Sound of Silence, Imagine and Can you feel the love tonight” are the best over ever heard
Hi Justin, thanks for the list of songs. The originals are beautiful, I can only imagine how incredible their versions must be.
Thanks a million for watching my video. I hope you will consider subscribing 👍
Every time I hear Hallelujah by Pentatonix, it gives me chills.
No instruments....I get goosebumps and cry EVERY SINGLE TIME!!@!
Cohen said this is his favorite version of his song.
This song , single handily made Leonard Cohen a legend and immortal!
How can anyone listen to this and NOT react! Tears and chills
An introduction to Pentatonix for you:
Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which...
Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt.
Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work)
Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a counter tenor, and has a purely angelic voice.
Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously.
Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on TH-cam. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo. Welcome my friend, a wonderful world of musical bliss awaits.
This!👏👏👏
This is the best anthology of this group I have ever read. You nailed it.
Thanks for your reaction. I really enjoy watching your videos and I subscribed a long time ago. :-) I think you will love Imagine and Bohemian Rhapsody from Pentatonix. Both are mindblowing. If you have time, please make a bus stop and react to my favorite artist Hua Chenyu. The song Child would be great for a start. :-)
P.S. even so Hua Chenyu is totally different from Dimash, a lot of Dears like him too :-)
Oh yes please Hua Chenyu is my favorite artist/musician/composer, Child is a beautiful song! ❤️
Thank you very, very much for your continued support. I love both of those songs so I’m really looking forward to hearing Pentatonix perform them. I have added your favourite artist to my list of acts and thanks a million for the wonderful link 👍
@@ItsmeBarry oh, that´s awesome. Thank you Barry :-))
Yes! Hua is AMAZING! I only discovered him through exploring other artists who had appeared on The Singer. I love Child, Ordinary Path, and Nunchucks:)
B☘️, Hmm Christmasy?? Well there may be a couple of small places where the tone or a particular note sung in a certain way (awesome and very clear explanation right????🤣) may lend itself in that direction, but I wouldn’t say that overall it gives me that feeling.
I commented in much more detail on this a while back, but…
It reminds me that we are all human and with that comes both beauty and imperfections. Sometimes those two are even intertwined. Maybe our life with its imperfections, even cold and broken at times can be a Hallelujah.
Thanks for sending us back here. I don’t get tired of this song, and PTX touches the heart with this one. ❤
The original lyrics to this song are more bold. Different versions lead to different interpretations and feelings I think.
Thanks again!
CONGRATULATIONS to Ben and Kristin on the birth of Your Beautiful Baby Girl, Eliana
💜🤱🏼💜 CONGRATULATIONS to You Too!🎊
Thanks so much for being the first reactor that has allowed this song to play all the way through and withholding their reactions until the end. That took a certain type of respect and a certain knowing and wisdom to recognize that you just don't interrupt a song like this. Once again, thank you.
This is such a beautiful cover of Hallelujah, it definitely makes me feel Christmassy!💜😊🎄🎁🎅🏻🦌🛷
Pentatonix: even better than Hallelujah is "Mary Did You Know?"
Also for fun "Wizard of Ahhhs"
I’m really looking forward to both of your great suggestions. Thanks a million Baskerville Bee 👍
And the "little drummer boy"
YES, Barry! A totally spiritual moment, in and out of time! Holy, rolling on the Barry bus! Thank you for showing up, emotions up front, when you listen to so many divine musical masters!
Hi Vick, thank you for enjoying this with me 👍
I CRY when I hear them....Voices so clear and PURE...And THE MIX of folks..THE RANGE!!....AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Egal wie oft ich es höre immer wieder gut und beruhigend. Danke Pentatonix
When I was listening to this for the first time, I had my eyes closed, and I felt that if I opened my eyes, God might be standing there...
Their voices...all of them are like a balm that soothes the soul, and broken pieces of what we all have right now .....I love Pentatonix
Pentatonix is a mix of vocal treasures. You know Barry, this song is special to me and very emotional. I only have an 8-year-old nephew who his mother married another man took him away in hiding and it is a devastating sadness and a brave fight in court to be able to have access to him. He's like an angel and sings this song masterfully. It is my weak and inevitable point to cry. 💙
I can understand why you find this emotional. Thank you for sharing your story with me 👍
The Pentatonix version of Hallelujah is so powerful.
The raw emotion on their faces just makes this that much better.
I'm so happy for you, Barry. I'm glad you found Pentatonix. I'm sure you've already heard they are one of the best acapella groups around, and this is true. What I haven't seen mentioned, because my piers are too modest to mention it, is the fan base they bring along with them. You will find Pentaholics, as we like to term ourselves, to be some of the most supportive, nicest, most passionate fans on the interwebs. So long as you are reacting to our guys and girl, we'll be here. I don't think there is a single song of theirs I can recall I truly dislike, and I'm sure others feel the same way.
There are other groups, of course, and they're all very good. But, this one is ours, so to speak. Lol.
This reaction was a lot of fun to watch. Thank you for doing this, Barry.
Hey B ☘️!
What’s up Buttercup? Butterfinger? (That ain’t bold it is a candy bar, just sayin? 🙄 Wow 🤯, that didn’t take long?) Butter Cinnamon Sugar Toast? 🤔
Well. Your woman Annie 🤡 and I are alone again. We took AB home last Saturday. It was very sad but this time I think she was ready to go. She had a “date” with Kevin on Sunday that was cancelled, thank the goodness. However, Kevin’s older sister is getting married and I think she is going to ask AB to be the flower girl. With Kevin as the ring bearer. 😬 I bet she told me 10 times she was marrying Kevin when she was here. I said, oh no you gotta decide about your life first, what you are going to do, you know like go to college? She said, You are so silly I dont need to go to college to get married?!?! 🤔 I said, yeah but you need to make your own way in life and figure out you and what you want to do, you don’t want to depend on no man?!?! She said, you don’t know what you are talking about! Yes child, but do I?!?! 🤔
We don’t have long until Evil Bro #1 😈 and his wife will be here. He is planning some “reunion” which basically means all of the kids and grandkids and great grandkids. As in Annie’s. Sigh. 😔 I am already tired thinking about it because it sounds like a zoo to me? But he is bossing us around the closer we get to him arriving. Which is annoying in the extreme. 😬
Time for my summer complaint about the weather. We have had a really mild summer, which basically means highs in the 90s. But that all changes this week with highs over 100 every single day and up to 105. It is going to be a long month of August. I am ready for cool weather, sweatshirts and not sweating. 😬
Are you still looking for me a dude? The answer to that had better be a big YES (sorry shouty.) I kinda found a dude, not really exactly, kinda sorta but not at all?!?! 🤔 I mean I could most likely have found a dude, I have actually known him for a long time, we once worked together but we worked from home and his is in Connecticut?!?! Anywho, he sent me a FB message that said, Yo, what’s up? I mean for opening lines I would give that a 2 out of 10 but as a former coworker it was fine?!?! Maybe. I said, Hey name, I even gave him a special name, I do that a lot, I bet people find that to be weird but here we all are?!?! Anywho I said, Hey name, what’s the haps?! He replied with, not much, are you single?! 😬 I said, hold one moment let me check, (pause), yup I sure am! He said, why the pause? I said, why not?! He said, you are still weird. I said, you are still judgemental about my weirdness, what’s the point? He said, touché, weird is better than boring and better than dumb, and dumb you are not. I said, ummmm, thanks, I think? I guess? He said, want to come to “His last name Mountain”? This is how he refers to his home and he calls me weird? I said, sure, when? He said, now? I said, welllll, errr, how about some plans and what is the rush? He said, I need friends and they need to be of the female variety. I said, hmmmm, I kinda wanna be more special than that, not just an option in a freakin list, geez (name), who is being weird now? He said, yeah that wasn’t very smooth I am tired and off my game, but when you coming? I said, how about we talk for awhile and see how we get along and then we can make plans? He said, okay, since I messed this up?
I mean honestly B ☘️, who is the weird one in this convo?! 🙄
All of that nonsense to say….you are still on the hook to find me a dude!?!?!!!!! Let’s get this show on the road! 👍🏻
How are you? What’s going on? Are you okay? What do I need to know? I actually need to know it all, as your ST this is a given! Time to give me the info! 👏🏻
Okie dokie, I need to sleep.
Let me hear from you, yeah?!?! 👍🏻
Happy King Kong! 💥
Later Gator 🐊! 💥
Here if need talk and jazz! 💥
T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻 and 🦵🏻
Lyrics or captions please so the whole family can sing and do ASL sign language together thank you
Hi Maggie, there are CC on this video but unfortunately they get confused between the song lyrics and what I’m saying. I’ve looked up the lyrics for you, I hope this helps:
I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this: the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hmm
Well, your faith was strong, but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya
She tied you to the kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew ya
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
And love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well, maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not somebody who has seen the Light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hey B ☘️….
You had to know I would come back here, to the beginning? You would be surprised to know, probably not surprised, that I have this memorized from the time I watched it to get you over 2 Million views? 😂
I was reading through the comments on your post and had to virtually walk away from one of the comments? I don’t understand people at all, I can’t even say most times because it is pretty much all of the time? 🤔 But walk away I did, a bit unusual for me, but since I have already got into it with someone on your channel I decided today was not the day to go for round 2 with someone else? 😬 Sigh. 😔
How are you doing? Did operation “go home” work as you expected?!?! I mean that kinda sorta sounds rude, I don’t mean it to sound rude, I was trying to be smart with the code so people wouldn’t know what I mean. You know, that ST code that you seem to be so great at and I am, well, not so great at?!?! And I just ended a sentence with a preposition (I think) and I do not like that at all? 🤔
Okay on to the next video, what will it be. 🤔
Hey wanna do a podcast, film it on YT and offer it up on podcast platforms too? No I have no clue what the subject might be, that is where 2 heads are better than 1 comes in? 🤔
Happy King Kong! 💥
Later Gator 🐊! 💥
Here if talk and jazz! 💥
I made the best potato 🥔 soup! 💥
T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻
Hey B ☘️….. 👋🏻
I said in a comment somewhere that I had left you alone for far too long and I decided it would be fun to bug you. 🐜 🐞 I didn’t hear anything back, which is okay, it is just that it is hard to bug someone I do not hear from and it kinda sorta takes all of the fun out of the bug. 🐛 Huh? 🤔
Fun out of the bug? 🐜 🐛 🐞 Okie Dokie? 🤔
But in my world of thinking and in my brain no response means agreement so I am cleared to go. Thank you for the clearance (that you didn’t even know you gave.) 👍🏻
So after a full day and night of planning, consulting maps from around the world (I have no idea what this means), using a compass 🧭, a protractor, other nautical instruments and me book (book? 🤔) I have come up with a very detailed plan of execution. 👍🏻
Or I may have just finished one book and started another but that kinda ruins the drama of all of this so carry on, Labeth, carry on. 👍🏻
I have come up with a plan, not really a plan, more like an effort, well not really an effort more like an Operation! It is Top Secret 🤫 called Operation Bug B ☘️.
I will be commenting on a whole lot of videos, brand new comments….who knows what they will be about, that is top secret 🤫 too (don’t worry, I had a top secret clearance one time, no I don’t anymore but who cares?) The point is I know how to conduct a Top Secret Operation called Bug B ☘️! 👍🏻
Good plan, good plan! 👍🏻
Great Operation, Great Operation! 👍🏻
Prepare thyself! 💥
Happy 100 Disney! 💥
T ✌🏻 ❤️ and 🫳🏻🫴🏻
Subscribed Barry ! Your reaction to this equates to my reaction. Thanks.
Hallelujah is beautifully sung here by Pentatonix, but it is a song that confounds me greatly. Christmas is not the vibe I get from it.
This is the video that introduced you, Barry, to me eight months ago. You have taught me how to enjoy music at a deeper level. I am forever grateful for your expertise and willingness to share. 😊
I’m very grateful that this video brought you into my life too.
It's berry Kevin is a beatboxer and rapper and singer too he awesome I beatbox too like Kevin
Barry, thanks for not interrupting the video of them singing!
Of all the influencers I have loved your reaction to PTX more than any other. Barry, you are a legend. Hugs and all the best.
a broken hallelujah is the greatest expression of faith and love in God ..the purest Truth from the greatest loss and heartache
Absolutely one of the most talented vocal groups in modern music. Thanks for your reaction.
Avi, the bass, has his own solo work that is AMAZING. You will LOVE. Check out 'Change on the Rise' and 'I'll Get By'.
I’m really looking forward to Avi’s solo work. I will be reacting to your great suggestions. Thanks a million @AnnikiaStrange 👍
Barry: good on you sir! Beautiful.
Barry☘️, this is the video that introduced me to your channel. I had heard the Pentatonix version when they first came out with it. During a difficult time, I wanted to listen to their version again. I looked it up. Your video popped up and the rest is history. ❤️
You referenced Dimash - SOS and that is where I immediately went after watching this reaction and then straight to It’s Me Barry Too after that. Your channels became THE channels I watched, and I quickly devoured all of them more than once.
Thank you for your heartfelt reactions. I appreciate you, my friend. 🍄
I know what speaks to me, makes me feel things, but you do help me understand what it is that does this. When you talked about the surge and the retreat (with Lana) That helped explain some.
I think this version just needs to be felt as you say, and that I just want to let myself be drawn in by the beauty. Like my grandmother used to say, “Some things are better felt than telt”.
That said though…………
I did a good bit of thinking about the lyrics. I am going to spare everyone all of my thoughts on them. 🙂 I don’t need to go into all that. 😁
Here is a VERY condensed version.
I was noticing the religious an then the temporal contrast.
I like that the chorus is Hallelujah.
The reference to David soothing Saul with his lyre. And here, beautiful music is reaching out and touching our hearts over and over again. There is just something that music can do that little else can.
Our connection to that which is bigger than we are in contrast with our own humanity.
In allowing room in our hearts to accept our human imperfections (cold and broken Hallelujah) maybe we can find places for gratitude in our lives.
I so often just need to get out of my own way, embrace my imperfections, embrace life in all of it’s glory and pain and open my heart to whatever that may mean for me. 💕
Sorry I missed this comment.
Yes, I agree, music holds a power that’s hard to explain to it move us, it can lift our spirits, it can take us away to another place, it can bring us back in time, it can make us live experiences that we’ve never lived.
We all should embrace life, like you said that includes the good the bad, the happy and the sad.
We are lucky to experience it.
@@ItsmeBarry I wonder if you miss comments when I post in the comment box and don’t reply by clicking on one of your past comments so that there is an @It’s me Barry.
You have “stuff” going on, and I don’t have the expectation that you answer my posts. I do think however, that there have been a few. I am not going to go back and change them, but I will see if that is the thing.
Do you know if there is a difference on your end depending on how a user responds?
All that to say, please don’t worry, and don’t spend time figuring this out. My comments aren’t the most important thing going on in your life. ❤️☘️
I hope your weekend is restful and peaceful. 🍄
@@ItsmeBarry
Thinking about you and as always (when it is possible for me), sending only the best vibes your way. I have been missing you. Whether you feel like chatting or not, know you are thought of, and cared for. I am here if you need.
Just to let you know. I have posted a 26 part? Account of my time with Anne in NJ in the “new” TS section. If you need to get your mind off “things” you may enjoy that.
Please, please don’t feel obligated.
It will take some time to get through all of it. I have also posted, to my shagrin, and wondering if I should post it, an embarrassing moment. Lana, said they were all posting moments. 🤷♀️
you are mentioned several times in my account of New Jersey. All good, of course. ❤😊 They were all begging for both accounts, so I obliged.
I have edited this now. I suggested that Lana write a story using our personalities. She ended up posting a 5 part comedy scene. There again, if humor would help you, it’s there. If not, I get that too. Sometimes humor may not be what you feel like. ❤
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It choked a man.... I'm not surprised, because their performance is stunning 💥 I'm addicted to this song 🤯
I am certain this is how it sounds in heaven!
Avi Kaplan, the second soloist and bass in this was with them 6 years and had to leave for his own good.
He now has a solo career and has 4 EP's out.
He is a fabulous bass and baritone with some tenor. He is also a Polyphonic Overtone Singer.
He is much more in to the folk genera so his songs are mostly soft, soothing songs.
He writes over 95% of his own music.
While he was with PTX, his mother in California was having a second bought with cancer and the schedule of PTS was
so hectic he could not get away to be with her and his dad.
He and his mother used to roam up near the Sequoias looking for arrowheads, stones and finding sage..
These times were very precious to him, so while he was not able to get to her, he wrote this song promising to get back to her.
Sage and Stone.
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He is a nature man and lives deep in the forests of Tennessee.
Hi Mary, he sounds like a wonderful guy with a good heart. For me family is everything.
Thank you for telling me about him. I look forward to reacting to all of his performances with PTX and discovering his solo work thank you for the great link. Please consider subscribing so we can enjoy all this music together 👍
Well in the forest but within a mile of Dolly Parton's house so he has good neighbors to call on if he needs to.
Amazing, I just can't stop listening to them. Their voices are like magic.
Interesting question….does Hallelujah make me feel Christmasy? Not at all. I love the song, and loved it the second I heard Leonard Cohen. I think it’s beautiful, although dark as well. I don’t think it was ever considered a Christmas song, until more recently. And Pentatonix certainly made it very popular. The jury is still out as to whether it “counts” as a Christmas song. Either way, it’s hauntingly beautiful ♥️
It’s less of a Christmas song but just telling the Bible story in a different way
That’s a good point.
@@barbk2324 the Bible gets pretty horrific but it’s simply because that was the time it tells beautiful messages throughout the story and even if you don’t believe it’s such an amazing book
Pentatonic is AMAZING. THE SOUND IS ANGELIC
His personality reminds me of an older brother to jacksepticeye. XD
I don't know them either. I saw their Christmas CD in the store but I didn't know them. This is one of my ultimately fav songs. It was fantastic.