Bass Singer FIRST-TIME REACTION & ANALYSIS - Pentatonix | Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
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Love learning more from you!! And I got to listen to PTX again so yay!!😀 that 'ooh' reaction when Kevin came in - Oh yes😮 The amount of knowledge you share in your reactions AND ANALYSIS is incredible and we're all so thankful!
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@@PeterBarber I love your reactions wish you would do some more Pentatonix Not saying to forget all the others you’re reacting to just would love some more
I heard this performed live at their Christmas concert. My friend leaned over to me and said this song alone was worth the price of admission.
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@@michaelf8702 my thoughts exactly lol
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Hello, this song was arranged by contemporary Christian artists Chris Tomlin for the movie Amazing Grace. He wrote this chorus because he realized this song didn’t have a chorus. It’s become a standard in a lot of churches now and when I saw that PTX were going to be doing Amazing Grace I was like, ooh the Chris Tomin version!? I was so happy they did this version. It’s so good. ^^ and great analysis.
I was about to add the same context, I do question the choice PTX made to not really do the instrumental transition that is in the original arrangement from Chris. They more than have the ability to do it vocally and it's arguably one of the more iconic riffs in CCM these days.
@@MAashChickEh, from what I’ve read about their arranging of it was they wanted to make it more ethereal, like how it would have been if the chorus where a part of the original song rather than keeping it super contemporary. They said they wanted it to feel timeless.
lol when I saw that PTX was doing a Chris Tomlin cover I freaked out!
It should be noted that Amazing Grace was written by John Newton in 1772. John was originally a slave ship master who eventually became an Anglican priest and later fought alongside William Wilberforce to abolish the African slave trade. That makes the added chorus of, my chains are gone, even more fitting to my mind.
@@jenniferlucas3540 He himself was also a slave before he became a slave master of a ship as well.
During the credits, as is usual for PTX, they replay the beginning of the song. Hearing Matt just after Kevin really makes me realize how PTX really built/lifted the song. Bass to baritone to tenor to soprano to high tenor, in an easy, natural progression.
But when you re-watch you notice - each singer not only sings higher, but adds more frills (runs, belts, more intricate backgrounds, etc), so Matt’s opening verse is basic and solid, while Kirstin soars triumphantly. And then Kevin sorta leaves us stunned while bringing us back down to earth.
Kirstin is not a Soprano, she is an Alto. She is singing a high Alto/very low soprano part. Altos actually usually have much more flexibility than Sopranos (we're picky and lazy singers, because we almost always have the melody, and everyone else is harmonizing around us, says this Second Soprano).
And Kevin, provides the pillow to land on after the flying we just spent 4 minutes doing.
First I remember why I wanted so badly to be a music major in college. Not many people in the corn fields of Iowa think you can much with this type of education. Oh well Masters of nursing and singing tp them works fine too😅. I love your education through each episode, especially of Pentatonix, being a Soprano married to a deep Bass I really want it in every group. Matt is good, I do miss the original group, yet this song is Fantastic. On a personal note, you have matured so much as your evaluations go. 😊
@@super_sirishe is a soprano and can range down to alto
Here's your algorithm for the comment. I've heard this song so many times but you always point out things that I miss no matter how many times I have listened. Thank you!
As others have commented, that drone in the first verse is their homage to the traditional use of bagpipes to play this song, especially at funerals and serious ceremonial events. Once you hear that connection, it's impossible to unhear it! Such a beautiful song... haunting and inspiring at the same time. Great reaction, as always! Hurray for PTX Christmas content!
Peter, thank you for reacting to this song. It is my opinion that the "drone" note in the beginning is to make this section sound similar to a bagpipe. Bagpipes are well known for this, and I don't recall any deep bass tones with bagpipes. It sounds like there was a more pop/ballad sound with Scott's section, more gospel with Mitch's, then Kirstin is purposely going for a more "country" sound (ala: Dolly Parton) to her section, backed by a church organ. The chords, plus lots of reverb give it this sound. I believe they went to a lot of trouble to arrange these particular nuances, one flowing into the next. I enjoy your reactions and analyses. Thanks again.
I'm always amazed by your pitch matching. Such a gift, but obviously a necessary one for the majority of singers (and why I am not counted among them!).
Honeslty when they do this one live, especially in this years tour, it's so good, Matt drops some really low notes!!
I was so glad to hear you mention the drone. So few reactors pick that up. To me it seems like an homage to the bagpipe version which, of course, uses a drone. I believe that Kirstie was producing the drone primarily. It is a beautiful version of the song in which they honor the gospel background but in their climactic ending sound almost fullblown choir. It amazing how just the five of them can do that. Your analysis is over my head in terms of the musical minutia that helps make it so special but I learn every time I listen to your reactions and for that I am grateful. I also appreciate your willingness to articulate your feelings about the music and the performance as gracefully as you do. Thank You !
Thank you for covering this one. It's really personal to me, this came out around the time that my Granny passed and always reminds me of her. She was an amazing woman and I know that she would have LOVED this cover. Kevin's final solo ALWAYS gives me goosebumps.
This is a fairly well known arrangement in Contemporary Christian Music. And, as usual, PTX made it their own while staying remarkably close to the original. Later in the piece (about 18:13 in your reaction), most groups will switch from full band to a capella. Of course, PTX finds a way to make that same transition while being just voices all the time! That bass entrance by Matt in that section is exactly what I do when playing bass in my band on this song.
I always love when ptx "go acapella" in a song that is already acapella. Just so funny and impressive at the same time. Really shows how instrument like their full arrangements are.
Oh wow it is fabulous to hear a true musical analysis and your reaction. Thank you 🙏
Glad you enjoyed and appreciated it!
PTX concert tickets I have, excited I am!
"Pentatonix can do no wrong." FINALLY... someone gets it.
Hi Peter! I absolutely love this song, and your analysis just made me appreciate it even more. Thank You!
I love the look on your face when you really appreciate how all the singers come together.
Good job by the new video editor. Liked the addition of signature key and notes at certain places. Especially helpful when the key changed. More please! You always bring attention to such subtle changes that occur seamlessly in the background, but most of us miss. Those supporting elements make Pentatonix world class performers. Each one can magnificently stand alone, but choose to step back and support the lead singer with creative underlying sounds, notes, movement. Bravo, Peter, for your fantastic analysis again. 👏 Peter, what is your favorite Pentatonix song thus far (musically)?
I too liked the displays with the notes on the staves. I do read sheet music (roughly eight years of piano lessons, and four years of choral music in high school) helped, because I am a visual learner, rather than aural.
Glad you liked my additions! I'm hoping I can help more inexperienced musicians understand what Peter is talking about throughout the videos with visuals like that.
This song is frequently played at funerals with bagpipes. The drone is reminiscent of what you’d hear from the bagpipes.
Kirstie and Kevin are doing the drone to replicate bagpipes, great catch of that!
Contributing with an algorithm … I always learn so much from you, so thank you for that. Kirstie just beams in this video, she’s the heart for sure. And Kevin always takes my breath away. Peace from Ohio … Ooh, do O Come All Ye Faithful!
Peter I always enjoy your comments and reactions. I learn so much (I'm not a singer). The first time I watched this video I teared up just because of the beauty of the scenery and the power of their voices. PTX has a whole new Christmas album out now. Their "Prayers For This World" is an amazing anthem for our times. Very powerful.
Really like the showing of the notes on the music staff!
Outstanding analysis as usual. You've joined the ranks of Charismatic Voice and Fairy Voice Mother!
They always give me goosebumps
Been waiting on another PTX video reaction from you. Let's go!!!
Thank you for this! Can’t wait for more PTX.
PTX use almost no post processing in any of their stuff. Kevin is the human 808. I just heard them perform this live last week - it was epic! - but this is EXACTLY what it sounded like. It's a big thing with them not to have anything in their videos that they cannot do live.
I hadn't come across your channel before, but I always love to hear professionals reacting to my favorite group. This has been absolutely fascinating. I actually learned a lot watching. Have subbed and am looking forward to seeing more.
So if your doing Christmas cover PTX Mary Did You Know. It is absolutely beautiful ❤️
I just love Kirstie's voice so much in this. Goosebumps every single time I listen!
Such a great breakdown and analysis!! ❤️
I highly recommend their new Christmas song Prayers For This World. Just when you think they can't get any better they take it sky high. Their entire Christmas album that just came out is incredible. I love every song on it.
It's incredible and so right for how the world is at the moment.
I love this so much as you pointed out things I had previously missed. Really happy to see you have come back to PTX!! They have several...OK, more than I can list...Christmas goodies, both old and new. I would love to see you analyze " I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In", " Making Christmas", "O Come All Ye Faithful" (Avi had fun !) "White Winter Hymnal" (Lyrics are totally crazy but they have so much fun with it!) AND...their latest, "Prayers for the World"! Even if you don't choose to do this last one, watch the behind the scene video. Thanks Peter for everything you do.
The My Chains Are Gone is a new add in that contemporary Gospel has added to Amazing Grace. I like it ok, but I'm mostly a purest when it comes to my Sacred music. The older hymns are lyrically better, and carry the message of the song. Love this analysis, and thank you for sharing your gifts 💜
I enjoy your analyses, I’m don’t have a lot of music knowledge but I always enjoy hearing/watching experts.
Love your reactions! So glad they picked Chris Tomlin’s arrangement to add to. Powerful lyrics plus beautiful harmonies in a chapel in nature = very moving video that can reach anyone! Those suspended, augmented & resolved chords are magnificent! Saw this live two weeks ago! Stunning!
Loove this, your ear for notes is amazing. Great vid!
A Peter Barber PTX reaction?! What a delightful suprpise to improve my Monday. Loved it! Yes definitely do some PTX Christmas, I am very fond of First Noel. Avi sounds great in that one. 12 Days of Christmas is a lot of fun, it is impossible not to smile while listening to it. Deck the Halls is very catchy and was their first video with Matt, who they intro at the end of the video, right before the 2017 Christmas tour (that tour was like his trial run before being announced as a permanent member).
Very good suggestions. I don't know if he does reactions to songs without videos but I think he would really enjoy diving in to some of the non-single tracks on their latest album (holidays around the world). They do use some instruments in many of them, but the way they have fused different genres and cultures sounds in these songs is so musically interesting and from what I've seen Peter seems to have a curious mind that gets tickled by different music. His is a reaction I would love to some of those songs. My main suggestions from it would be "Love came on Christmas", "Hark! The herald angels sing" and maybe Silent Night?
Here for your analysis of any of this group's songs! You explain very well!
Great reaction. I have been looking forward to another Pentatonix reaction from you. 😁
This was a Masterclass. I feel grateful. I really enjoyed it very much! Thanks Peter!
Great video! I love seeing someone that knows music so well digging into good music to help explain why it’s so great.
I always feel just a little smarter when I have listened to one of your reactions. It creates an added appreciation of this uniquely talented, singular group. Thank you.
This is honestly one of my favorite songs they've done! So glad you got to hear this one!
Thank you for another comprehensive exploration and celebration of incredible music. You bring awesome light to this world.
I believe they did the drone at the beginning to represent bagpipes
I always learn so much from your videos. You point out stuff that no one else does.
Love how you show the difference between the layers of the voices. I love pentatonix. Thanks for a great reaction! ❤
Love your analyses, I have little knowledge of music but I love listening to people who know what’s going on.
You always enhance my listening experience as you bring an analysis that we don't get from other reactors.
I LOVED listening to you break the chords and sounds down. Well done❣️😊
New subscriber! I love your breakdown of each section, educational and entertaining. When listening to PTX there are so many elements and layers and it's nice of you to provide a technical explanation of what we're hearing and how their vocal sounds are made. As usual they did a phenomenal job!
Thanks for reacting to PTX again!! I always love it when you come back to them. 😁😁 I also really enjoyed the edits you put in with the musical notes and the key signatures, I think that’s a great touch to help people understand some theory aspects a bit more/have more context for what you’re saying. 👍🏻 Please continue to check out more PTX Christmas stuff!!
It always amazes me how quickly you pick up on things during these analysis videos. My first time hearing a song I can either 1) just let it wash over me or 2) pay attention to one thing at a time, lol. You, however, notice all the different layers, lyrics, chords, melody and harmony, the tempo, how they all change through the song to give contrast, etc... all on the first listen. Very impressive! Showcases your training and practice, I think.
I love watching your reaction videos. I have learned more from watching them than I ever did in music class and music theory.
I love your reviews, I’m always learning something new or broadening my musical awareness! Thank you!
Great reaction! I do enjoy your insights to the music we enjoy!
I enjoy your reactions to Pentatonix soooo much! I would love for you to do more. I learn so much from your videos! They just released a new album and they have videos for Kid on Christmas with Meghan Trainor and Prayers for this world.
This is such a beautiful song-I first heard it at a friend’s funeral, and the lyrics are so meaningful in that context. And you’re right, it’s very, very Gospel.
Love this analysis, love your avatar! LOL. And hey, Mason! Great job!
Thank you for teaching me! I love learning with you 💟
Thoroughly enjoyed your breakdown. Helps us better understand why we like this piece so much.
I have been searching for the word 'suspension' for years... Yes, I intuitively knew what it was, but couldn't identify it. Thank you for ending the mystery!
You are probably the only reactor that I will spend 20 plus minutes with. I enjoy your observations. And I love PTX. I did see them perform this live a few days ago. It was amazing
Wonderful as always! Liked the second I clicked on the video because you always deliver.
Love your reactions!! This one is awesome!! ❤
Please react to their new prayers for the world. I would love to hear your analysis!!!
I always love listening to your reaction!
Thank you for sharing you experience and your wisdom. I have really enjoyed your reactions and your explanations. Cheers from Canada
Oooh you definitely have to check out dance of the sugar plum fairy!
Your breakdowns of Pentatonix are incredible. I love hearing you explain the small subtleties that I miss because I am just trying to sing it and hit notes that I have no business trying to hit.
There are a few reactors I follow and enjoy, but you continue to be my favorite. Keep up the fantastic work! I eagerly await future reactions and projects! And here’s hoping that one of them is on PTX Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 😄
Great insight Thanks Peter x Yes plz more Pentatonix 🎉
Appreciate your descriptions. Thank you so much.
Long time no see😊. Such a pleasure to listen your detailed analysis.
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I appreciate your perspective from a classically trained musician.
This is the first time that you included the chart of musical scales.
Thank you, for sharing your talent.
Let’s feed the AI 🤩 I love your explanations and your voice. This song is one of my favs from PTX, so this was a great combination. Greatings from Budapest 😉
I really enjoyed your breakdown of this song. You clearly liked what they did with it too. Thank you!
Another most interesting and informative reaction from you. Each one I treasure. Can't wait for more PTX Christmas music. Be sure to do O Come All Ye Faithful. Without a doubt it is the best version of that carol that has ever been done!
Always love your reactions and analysis!!!
The bit about EQ’ing Matt as a bass, slightly changing the timbre of the bass line was an interesting tidbit I hadn’t thought about before and I was nodding along while you were talking-so thanks for that. Love your reactions/analyses! You would seriously love The Recording of Evergreen, which is a BTS look at how their Grammy nominated Christmas album was recorded. It’s abt 18 min long but I’m pretty confident we’d be here for a supersized reaction. I love watching vocalists react to other vocalists working. In lieu of taking that on, you really should do this year’s Prayers For This World. It’s pretty epic and they sound better than I’ve ever heard them which I didn’t think was possible.. Bring tissues.
Obsessed with your reactions ❤
Hey Peter! Here is an algorithm buster! Let’s go!
I learn so much from your analysis. Excellent job!
So glad to hear that! Thank you :]
I really appreciate the inclusion of the actual notes on a staff as you talk about them. The staff is more helpful to me than hearing, say, "E2." I'm glad you mentioned the drone at the start, too! Pentatonix like the bagpipe effect. In fact, if you haven't already seen it, you should react to their "Twelve Days of Christmas." You'll know why I brought it up. Thanks for a very enjoyable and educational 24 minutes.
Peter, you are the algorithm to my acapella appreciation 😉😊
I learn SO much from your analysis!
Thank you for helping me become aware of Matt's baritones. I have always heard the obvious tones, but now I find myself listening for Matt, even relistening to a song to find each individual's part! Eye (or ear) opening.
I love the way you bring the underlying harmonies to our attention. It's something I would have missed and it is so important to the whole piece
Reaction+analysis from someone musically knowledgeable is so much more worthwhile. Thank you for this.
As always, superb analysis.
Outstanding reaction, Peter!
You would absolutely LOVE how Avi Kaplan rearranged Silent Night. The official video is a live recording and is my favorite of all of their Christmas music.
Thank you so much for reacting to Amazing Grace. I always lean so much from your videos. ❤
That drone at the beginning calls out to the popularity of “Amazing Grace” with bagpipers.
“My Chains are Gone” is a Christian praise and worship song by Chris Tomlin that is a reimagining of “Amazing Grace.” It’s just like this. It’s the original English lyrics of “Amazing Grace” used as the verses in a pop structure with a new chorus.
I now try to identify head voice and chest when I hear people saying because of you 😆
Learning more, your voice is great!!!
great analysis! thank you Peter
You should hear their rendition of, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. There's a surprise for the guitar solo.
Great reaction love the analysis of this song I'm hearing things in this song i never noticed before
Love your reactions!!!