TAKE 6 x COME UNTO ME / Voice Teacher Analyzes 

Take 6 doesn't get enough credit. Six different ranges and styles but one voice, they're such in harmony they sound angelic.

Someone just sent this to me and I have to say that was quite an awesome synopsis. It’s always interesting for me to hear someone give their view on what it is we’re doing! Thx for taking the time to give the listeners your take from a vocal coach perspective:) Funny thing is this performance is from well over 30 years ago lol. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Those chord progressions/resolutions are so just heavenly.

Fun fact for those who may not know: Brian McKnight's older brother, Claude, is the first tenor. 💕

My all time favorite male acapella group💙 they are legendary!!

Grew up on them. Probably one of the best male acapella groups of all time!!!!!

They are literally the best acapella group in the entire world. They tour globally all year round. Best to ever do it

That bottom is ridiculous!!! I love them.

Harmony done correctly. It's one thing to sing the right notes another thing to have the dynamics down. To blend perfectly. They do it seamlessly

I use to love me some take 6 They did the theme song for Martin

Always proud to watching fellow Oakwoodites doing great things! 😌

Also Take 6 met at Oakwood University, a Seventh Day Adventist HBCU which is famous for their choral music so their style of singing is also probably influenced by that. ETA Adventists back in the day were also a more conservative tradition when it came to music so a lot more focus on classical European styles, African American spirituals etc. As time has gone on Black Adventists have resisted even more the demonisation of Black music as 'bad' and so will hear more of that incorporated in services.

3:00 is always soooo beautiful to me! That part in the song. It's like a subtle siren they all do with their voices. Like it comes up and down in a masterful way. There are so many parts of the performance to talk about. That baritone always amazes me! This is their best song imo. They, as always, fully rely on their voices in it! Each of them have such distinct roles in the full harmony. The sopranos, tenors and baritone (I don't who is who or how many). They are hands down the best male singing group.

I love how HER sampled them. We Could’ve Been

One of my FAVORITE songs by them! This and “Time after Time”

I loooooovvvvveee Take 6!! The harmonies gave/give me chills!! They sound so angelic, anointed, and soulful at the same time! Amazing! Overflow of blessings upon you, your family, and your brand continually 💜☦🕊🥰💖

I grew up with Take 6. Have all their albums. So excited, I can't wait to see them in a couple of months.

I study ALL your dissertations bruh! U have one EXCELLENT vocabulary in helping us comprehend what these singers are doing! Praise God for creating vocal connoisseurs like u! U da real 1💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

I have loved them since I was a kid! My mother would take me to their concerts and I had every cd they came out with! So glad you did them! 💜💜💜💜

Great analysis. Thanks for educating us on how to listen. Whether in song, or otherwise, it spills over and is a huge benefit. The complex simplicity of their sound, their blend is so tight, it can’t be possible that any other note/sound could interject in between their layered voices. Their sound has a feel, it feels like the definition of purity.

I really liked it when they joined with The Manhattan Transfer on a tour and cd/dvd release. Together it was super cool. I am so impressed by your expertise and how you educate others with such effective methodology. An impressive teacher indeed.

This group came out when I was a teenager I had their first audio cassette and have always loved their beautiful " Barber Shop " harmony they still got it till this day! Thank You for your analysis🤗

My mother loved Take 6. She played them often growing up as a kid. They are incredible and one of the best groups to have existed. Michael Jackson, Boyz 2 Men and many other went to them for vocals. You can hear them in their music if you recognize their sound

This was more the Alliance version before they became “Take 6” as we know them now. I’d love to hear your deconstruct that version as well.

Smooth as silk and I'm sure also one of the lead groups that commissioned pattern their self by every one of them are lead vocalist in their own rights thank you for sharing again Jaron and keep letting your light shine for God all over the world for everyone to see and using that gift for his glory not vainglory and never give up or never give in never bow bend or break keep being that fisherman of men drawing all men for his glory not vainglory and God bless you and your ministry God bless the whole world 🌎💫🕊️🙏😇

Thank you! This is excellent and as singers we love not only soloists but the variety of groups and how they do what they do and NO ONE does it like Take 6! Many have tried, but there is only 1 Take 6

They are my absolute favorite a-cappella group! I love them!

I LOVE Take 6 😁. I expected this to be great, and it was. Thanks for analyzing it. I am still waiting for Kelly Rowland's cover of "You've Got A Friend". It's an acoustic gem, and I've never seen a voice teacher analyze anything Kelly (or Michelle for that matter) has done. They are premium vocalist and deserve love too.

I love this arrangement. Slightly different on the recorded version. STILL THE BEST MALE GROUP OUT HERE! I am amazed after all of these years. It's like hearing them for the first time all over again.

I love Take 6, so much beautiful music. The harmony is so tight. They are definitely under rated. No music to hid the talent of these beautiful voices.

My all time favorite groups! Very skilled vocals!

Thank you! I'll listen to your analysis of the Take 6 techniques forever. I thought no one cared for them any more and your insights make my love of the best acappella group sing - again!

My all time favorite Male group! Ever! *Take 6* I know almost every song from them! Thank You for doing them!💗💗💗💞💞💞

I have their first album. They are awesome⚘️

One of my all time favorite groups from my childhood. They made gospel music feel like a good hug and happy spirit. I LOVE THEM STILL

So excited to watch this. Grew up on Take 6 and other acapella groups

Take 6 is one of favorite groups. I can always clearly hear the individual voices as well as the blend of the harmonies. They're seemingly effortless delivery supports the subject matter about which they are singing. Your analysis explains how they achieved their marvelous sound. Thank you.

FYI On the right is R& B singer Brian McKnight's brother

they give me chills. how is it possible to have different vocal styles and have uniformity. like tighter than other male vocal groups. it's like a tunnel sound vs a choir sound. It's amazingggg.

You betta flex on them with your many vocal ranges Jaron. We see you! Okaaayyy! Yes, Take 6 sounds like heaven.

Thanks for helping us mere mortals understand the complexities of Take 6 harmonies. They are truly the BEST acapello male group. I call them the Earth,Wind & Fire of Gospel.

It’s amazing thank you for that discovery it sounds like jazzy Gregorian chants

One of the few vocal groups that consistently send the chills down my skeleton.

I've listened to them for years. Love their harmonies; they are an awesome group.

Take 6 is fabulous! Loved your analysis.✨😊🌸

I LOVE Take 6! I wish they’d come out with more music!

What sound! Pure brilliance!

Brother Jaron, your analysis of Take 6 has been a wonderful insight. I've heard some vocal terms on here that I have never yet heard of. Looks like I need to seriously get some solid vocal coaching from your tips and techniques from the videos posted

Take 6 ..Greatest Part of Me..is my fav! One of the greatest acapella groups of all time. I love them!..Is this clip 1987..1988? Awesome!

Nice they are underrated they deserve way more recognition really the goats of acappella

OMG I LOVE TAKE 6!!!! You definitely have to be a serious fan to analyze them without being completely overtaken in your commentary by their insane vocal ability and the song itself!!!! This literally is my favorite song from them. I wonder why they changed the live performance from the studio performance? The soprano didn't have as many runs and the bridge was very different than the studio performance? Overall it was still dope! This was a VERY informative breakdown of this song!!! Loved this!

Oh yes!!! I’m so glad you did Take 6. I will always love them. 😁😁😁❤️ You gotta do another one when they change keys 4/5/6 times. Great job Jaron!!

Glad I found this video. I've listened to these men for the better part of 35 years now. I'd heard the Manhattan Transfer before I heard of them so I was already familiar with complex vocal harmonies, but Take6 was about a powerful message delivered through stunning harmonies. Incredibly talented vocalists, all of them. I'll have a look through your channel for this, but on the off chance it isn't there, I would love to see you analyze Mr. Bobby McFerrin doing "Opportunity," and "Drive." His ability to make harmony from his voice and throat are incredible. I've never figured out how he does it. Thanks and God bless.

I LOVE Take 6!!! Glad you did this song. Though slightly different, I like the album version better. Very interested in hearing your take on A Quiet Place or Septembro.

One of the few groups I'll pay to see. They're remarkable. Thank you Jaron.

LOVE ME SOME TAKE 6! Im glad you did a reaction to them!

Love this song and analysis! Thank you

You better teach!!!!! Favorite group of all time. I had a chance to sing with a group that opened for them in NYC many moons ago.

So beautiful wow!

Jaron-Tones checking in!! I adore Take 6.. awesome review!! Blessings sir 🤍🤍🙏🏾🙏🏾

These Gentlemen - their Artistry is almost BEYOND Comprehension 😯 Please Do an in-depth analysis of their “I L-O-V-E U” (They used lots of Belt and body percussion 🥁 )

Whoa super cool Take 6 performance and super cool analysis. Subscribed.

Thank you for analyzing their technique. Many vocalists don't approach vocals like instrumentalists. Their ears are incredible!

YAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!! THE ORIGINAL 6 TOO! THANK U

Lord Have Mercy! This is the best vocal group ever! Brian Mc Knight is related to one of these young men. SMILE Keshia

I love Take 6. They’ve been part of my listening repertoire for forever. Their eponymous album and So Much 2 Say continues to be played to this day and served as an incredible aural and vocal training ground. This performance is so well polished and their precision and consistency is amazing.

This was literally the last hymn I played for my grandmother before her demise 🙏🏾 she thought it was done beautifully 🥰…. I credit Take 6 and this hymn on helping me strengthen my relationship with Christ…. No other group does a cappella quite like these gents here ☺️❤️…. #Matthew11:28

One of my favorite groups.

Gorgeous. I'll have to go back and pay more attention to them.

Just happened upon your channel the other day Jaron and I am learning so much just listening to your analysis. I loved Take 6 and Commissioned when I was growing up. They are both talented a cappella groups whose special brand of gospel music really touched me. Thanks for this trip down memory lane and for your analysis.

Smooth, pure, memorable.

This will always be One of my favorite songs. As a young member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Inc., our chapter sang an arrangement of this and we bond over that experience to this day.

I would love to hear Brian McKnight & all his siblings sing together because the McKnight brother here is carrying that note

Jaron. This breakdown is 🔥🔥 I love how their music has transcended time and technology, living on in works like @E. Jones music

Take 6...Legendary for sure

My late cousins favorite group was Take 6. She could sing her tail off and I love her influence on me with good music. RIP Tonya P.❤

Jaron, I really appreciate your videos. You have helped me become a better listener. I sing in a band, and these notes are super helpful. P.S. Take6 is incredible.

Wow! FINALLY! I’m sick and tired of all the Pentatonix reactions, when really they are a mere yawn when compared to the almighty Take 6. Sorry, not sorry PTX fans. The mastery of their acapella will never be duplicated. Some groups come close, and no, not PTX. Once they’re gone, that’s it. Quincy Jones once called them “the baddest vocal group on the planet!”

I love watching this channel!

I love Take Six!

One of my FAVORITE songs! Love your channel.

My favorite take6 song! 🥹

My grandfather was in group formed from his colored unit in the army. They sounded very much like this. So, i wonder if this group got inspiration from similar early 1900s bands?

Stunning

I grew up on them. I loved their harmonies♥️♥️♥️

Thanks boss for making this video. I feel it's been a long time coming, you know? This is more on the classical spectrum unlike whats trendy right now. These techniques are still very useful today. Thanks Boss. You're simply amazing.

wao....they sound awesome.. great content sir... your analysis is amazing

Wonderful analysis. Thank you, Sir.

Yes! Now do Kings Return.. the next generation Take 6! They sing in a stairwell for the acoustic sound. And their rendition of Ubi Caritas is masterful! Love your analysis ❤

Thank you for this! They don't get nearly enough shine

LOVE THIS 💯🙏🔥

My all-time favorite group, other than Commissioned.

I just love this group! Some perfect sound together. Might I suggest you listen to the Mills Brothers from way back when! They seriously had some awesome voices!❤😮

Love it ❤️🙌🏽

One of the most truly underrated singers of my time. I grew up on New Edition and Jodeci...talented brothers but cannot hold a candle to Take 6. The only ones who come even a little close are BOYS 2 MEN....Possibly SHAI as well. Showing my age now😂

“It’s easyyyyy ooooooo” was sampled and used as a filter so many times on IG/Tik Tok

Take 6 is the Greatest acapella group of all.rime!

So you have to do the Aeolians!

Thank you Jaron~ ✨🎶 💛

This is one of my favorite songs ever!!!!!!