I was going to comment something to that effect, that Kevin had a lot of influence in the use of African rhythms behind the song. I absolutely love their version of this!
My favorite Christmas song by PTX hands down. It's joyful and representative of the true Christmas Spirit. Kevin's work on this was to represent his roots. His mother is from Grenada in the Eastern Caribbean and his dad is Nigerian. Clearly both influences are heard here making it so uplifting and joyous. This arrangement in my mind should have gotten a Grammy for musical arrangement. Nobody has ever done it better. Great reaction. 😎
You should have seen me the first time I heard this song. I was dancing around my house like a lunatic, but I was wearing headphones, so my husband had no idea what I was listening to. He was seriously doubting my sanity until I played the song for him. He then understood why I was dancing, but still doubted my sanity because he didn't like it - and then I started doubting *his* sanity.
I have to agree, this is one of the best videos PTX has done. Imagine how amazing it would have been for the choir members! Everyone looks like they're really feeling the joy. Love your reactions!
love, Love, LOVE! This is by far my favorite of their Christmas songs and that’s saying a lot. This is just pure joy from start to finish and it’s a crime that it isn’t played on local radio stations. 💜
They are angels. They touch everyone who watches the. Got to be god sent. Love your reactions I've been watching hundreds of others too. Its amazing they touch everyone. Thanks for the great reactions. I'll put my tree up too.😊😊🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
🥰 This is one of my favs. It’s the way this song was meant to be sung! With joy! Quick correction- Chance is in Home Free. Avi was replaced by Matt as PTX bass. The other PTX members are Kevin, Scott, Mitch, and Kirsty.
Ohhh for the love of all that is good in the world......I’ve been waiting for this reaction!! Thank you Thank you! I always look forward to your PTX reactions!!! This one is one of my favorites!! WHO has ever been able to DANCE to Come All Ye Faithful???? Ever? 😂 I would love to see your reaction to Gold - Pentatonix (Kiiara Cover) All 5 of them just sitting on a couch together....blowing your mind with their gifts! The camera just stays right on them, you can see so clearly what talent and beauty each of them are bringing to the table! It’s a AMAZING cover! Oh, Avi is in this one. He and Kevin....🤯 Thank you D!
Agree ! React to " Gold" but listen to a bit of the original to see what PTX does with their voices that Kiara had to use all sorts of techno stuff for ! I seriously couldn't even listen to but a few minutes of Kiara's version. PTX version 🔥🔥💜💜GOLD🤣
Yessssss, Kevin and Avi just take the beatboxing and bass percussion to a whole other level. It's that "happy" vibe that makes you think Lion King. It is so up beat and up lifting. I love this one. PTX is EPIC!!!!
True celebration of Christ's birth through their singing! Happy feeling, big smile on my face, goose bumps, holy spirit raging inside me! What an awesome feeling! Thank you so much❣
Kevin and Avi laid such a brilliant support of the song....the trio just allowed to float along. Kirstin sounds so clear and her smile warms your heart. Avi does the same...and it's hard smile when you have to lay down the bass..lol
I love this track! The African vibe is incredible and showcases how diverse they are, proud and respectful of Kevin’s roots. I love these guys (and gal)! Amazing group and great reaction as always! 🏴❣️👍
“That was pure perfection.” You got that right. Great reaction. I really enjoy watching your reactions because you love PTX as much as I do. You make me laugh too and that is very important. Keep up the reactions oh favorite reactor of mine! 💕 This is actually one of my favorite songs by PTX and I love the upbeat nests of it.
Best Christmas song ever! Have watched this so many times, and still makes me dance in my chair, and smile wide as I sing along. Such an uplifting and feel good performance. Pentatonix favourite for sure. The African influence adds so much flavour and takes it to a whole new level.
Like you, I loved this video!! These are five musical savants whose genius for creating sounds and incorporating their great musical instruments into wonderfully intricate harmonies, put them down as the greatest acapella group of all time, in my book!! And you my friend, I so enjoyed your reactions as they matched mine so closely that I was laughing and enjoying each and every move and comment you made. I'm a 72 year old Viet Nam veteran whose day has been made a lot happier because of your reaction. Thank you and God Bless.
Just when you think you've see it all they go and do that. Or that. Or that. It's the reason they are a cut above. This is the only version of this song that I want to hear from now. So great. You might want to try New Rules x Are You Somebody. Incredible mashup. You're PTX reactions are so great!!!
Oh....I am having such fun every time I see you one of your reactions pop up. Love your reactions. This is one of my absolute favourite PTX Christmas songs. It thrills me and makes me want to get up and dance every time! I knew you would react to that early ear candy from Mitch and Kirstie "Eee yeah Eee yeah". How do they event think of these things? Just so clever. The arrangement. The beat. The vocals. The solos. The choir. That Afro-Caribbean rhythm. Kevin driving that rhythm and beat, Avi so deep, Scott with his baritone, Kirstie so sharp and angel Mitch just hitting every note with precision. They look as they they are going to jump right out of the screen dancing and they are so joyous!! Have you reacted to PTX's cover of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?"
I’m an agnostic atheist, but this song and the arrangement is beyond superlatives. Pentattonix is the only band that have had this effect on me since Yes in the seventies. I’m in awe.
A favorite! So joyful! Suggestion, Valentine's day is around the corner. They do a song called "Valentine". It is a very early one and is seldom reacted to. Happy New Year!
It’s most definitely giving Lion King vibes for sure !! ** if i’m not mistaken ** Kevin is Nigerian/Grenadian i believe he decided to put a little spice into the song with some African beats
Love this song, can't even tell you how many times I've played this! You would l also love Joy to The World. There are so many Christmas songs and all are amazing. For harmonies, Silent Night. The new songs that came out this year are also incredible. Great reaction as always!
I was laughing at you - barely a few seconds in and you’re desk banging. Right? They ain’t human. Thank you for a fun reaction, sharing your time with us is appreciated. ☮️
So happy you did this, thank you so much, I deeply enjoyed your reaction ❤️. I listen to uplifting & joyful Xmas PTX songs throughout the whole year when I feel sad or depressed 🥰
Yep this became my favorite as soon as I heard it!! This is so JOYFUL!!!!!! Great reaction! LOL no you not the only one, it is that African vibe of the song. If you haven't Try a couple of their originals; Early career "Love Again", Midcareer "Sing", Last year "Coffee in Bed" or " Happy Now"
I agree. Everyone lost their minds with The Prayer which of course was awesome but my favorite from Evergreen is My Heart With You - just so gorgeously gorgeous 🤯❤️🔥🙌
I love how they took a (dare I say) boring Xmas song and filled it with JOY! No surprise. Yes you are right on point with the Lion King vibe. Afro beat is 🔥🔥. Dude I am so with you. If church inspired this kind of joy, people would be beating down the doors.
My favorite...but then again every song that PTX sings is my favorite! Their songs have such flair, each one is unique! Each one is perfect. I love your reactions bc that's how I felt the first time I heard this. Thanks for reacting! Happy New Year!
Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite Christmas songs from Pentatonix. I enjoy the 'Lion King' vibes from this one too and as others have already stated in the comments the Kevin influence (his mother is from Granada, father from Nigeria) is strong here. Pentatonix Christmas music is the best around and I still can't understand why it is not played on the radio.
Great reaction! Lots of Pentaholics say that a person's favorite PTX video is the one they saw just recently. Kevin's great inspiration from his Caribbean and African roots plus the group's enthusiasm and generosity of spirit (the choir!) adds up to a really great experience for everyone. ETA: You might check out one of the live videos of Joyful Joyful from their recent Evergreen concert tour for a similar infectious church-like experience.
😢💕I literally teared up at your reaction! I've heard PTX songs 100s of times but when I see a new reactor react like this It makes me feel SO PROUD of the group! Keep the PTX reactions coming!
You: “church should be more like this, imagine”. I am a member at a Baptist church in Central Florida and I sing in our choir, our title is Celebration Choir. I’m here to say church can absolutely be like this. Our director believes in mixing between modern (contemporary) and traditional. And we definitely have fun.
Welllll...since you mentioned Lion King vibes, they also do a fire fantastic magical banger cover of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" Their wardrobe is all in the colors of a specific character. See if you can guess who is who.
I felt like i was in the islands somewhere, this was so awsome. i agree if they had music like that in church every sunday, i would be there every sunday
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs by them!!! I just subscribed to your channel!! I love Pentatonix sooooo much and I love to see people that can appreciate how AMAZING THEY TRULY ARE!!!!
