the best o holy night arrangement i've ever heard | Pentatonix vocal reaction/analysis 

Epic! A performance for the ages. Matt is out of his shell and the Mattamorphosis is complete!

Julia, come back, come back, wherever you are! We miss you!

Their voices have all matured and become fuller in recent years. They’re just amazing.

There are no words in any language that can describe the beauty of this performance. This was just transcendent. This was not a Wall of Sound, this was an Avalanche or a Tsunami.

An absolutely stunning arrangement. (There's another one for those playing along. lol) Matt shines, his verse is like velvet and his passion for what he's singing comes through so authentically. I feel like they use Mitch so well, almost like a floaty relief from all the sucker-punches the rest are delivering. Scott and that grit are now a power couple, and my girl Kirstie... Mama Bear has found her growl and I am here for it. Her belt is insane but her lower range is like honey. (And Kevin is Kevin, the man is so damn good at everything!) We've entered the adult stage of PTX and their sound just keeps improving somehow, whilst not overshadowing the beauty of their earlier work. I don't get how they do that!

I mentioned a long time ago -- when God does a roll call in heaven, there are at least five angels who are mute -- they've loaned their voices to these angels among us. These singers connect with our souls.

After they did The Prayer we all thought they were at their peak, then they hit us with Kiss From A Rose (another Matt gem in it) and blew our minds. After that they gave us Pure Imagination/ Christmas Time is Here as a little brain relaxer just so they could turn around & hit us with this! How do they keep getting better?!?! Their voices have matured like fine wine and I wonder how far they can go! They are amazing. Great reaction to this song. Matt has been here almost as long as Avi was with the group. While Avi has a once in a generation voice, Matt has been maturing & his voice is getting more flexible, powerful & he really seems to be enjoying being a part of the group. He’s a good fit!

This is a masterpiece from Pentatonix All 5 shined in the song, but together they created something completely stunning. The best version of O Holy Night I have ever heard ( and I am 61 so I have heard many versions) ❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing this with me! If you’ve not delved into PTX, since Avi left, you’re really missing out. I think Matt has actually improved the band. He’s not a better singer, but he’s a happier singer, and it changes how you sound. This song is a prime example, they are so into the music, and they’re expressing it so beautifully, because they believe in the meaning. You might want to start with Amazing Grace, to update your PTX experience. Btw, you are slaying right now! Your hair, gorgeous, makeup perfect, and those lips…wow!

Their new music this fall is outstanding - listen to their arrangement of "Christmastime is Here/Pure Imagination" and also "Kiss From a Rose" -

I can’t even begin to explain how many times I’m truly moved in this performance/arrangement. Bravo Pentatonix! Matt & Kirstie stole the show for me this time but they are all so phenomenal and together, chef’s kiss. Love them, love this song, and loved your reaction. Happy New Year! 🫶🏼

This is an epic display of their talent and passion!!!

Subbed for more PTX. Hard to imagine but Matt has been with PTX longer than Avi. I love Matt’s sound.

Miss you! Best music reaction and breakdown/analysis on RU-vid

Pentatonix arranges their songs in group sessions where they start with a general plan (who sings lead, etc.) and improvise as a group to get something they like. Their "sixth member", Ben Bram gives input and advice and eventually produces sheet music. If they record as a group there can be more changes in the studio, As for production and vocal engineering, the group has become very knowledgeable over the years so they and Bram produce. For their original songs or when they want a special sound there may be other producers and engineers involved. Finally, they have a genius mixer, Ed Boyer, who specializes in a capella groups. He does sound positioning, layering, filtering, effects, etc. as needed, but usually minimally.

@jvoxfox where did you go? We miss you.

Great song, great singers, great arrangement, great reaction! Thanks for the entertainment!

Lovely reaction and analysis! Thank you for reacting to this gorgeousness!

Oooooh I love how you do this with the text above the video! Very cool! Subscribed for PTX!

I know when I am emotionally moved......my hair stands up on my neck. Their voices are so clear and the timing is spot on. It's all majestic on every level

This better win a Grammy!

Their bass singer is such rich, i really liked it, headphones got MAD!

Thank you for your analysis. It was very educational. So glad you liked this. It is my fave song on their new holiday album. I look forward to any of your other PTX song reactions. They have 3 other videos from their newest album and 2 of those also have live Vevo videos. One of them is an original led by Kirstie and written with help from Kirstie and Kevin.

My FAVORITE Christmas song... and PTX nailed it! Thanks for bringing this - love your reactions and analysis.

They’re masters of dynamics and their expert use of silence

What a lovely reaction and analysis of this fabulous rendition by Pentatonix! To me, they have grown and developed by a mile since the forced break of the pandemic, they are just so powerful and passionate - can it be they’ve gotten better? If you want to see another recent release, please check out Kiss From a Rose (live VEVO session video, please). Kevin breaks out his electric cello, which is always a treat, and Matt shines in that cover as well. Loved your reaction, thanks. Peace …

Wowsa! I continue to maintain that Pentatonix’s arranger has the wonderful advantage of having worked with all these voices for so many years giving him intimate knowledge of all the singer’s vocal strengths. Such a powerful arrangement and performance ❤. Big shout-out to Matt, he was given the opportunity to shine and he didn’t disappoint! So many voice colors, textures and dynamics, loved it! I couldn’t help but notice that Kirstie’s high, sustained belt occurred on an “ah” vowel (di-vahn) lending a very nice open throat, voice-box and embouchure to fully blast that note. Isn’t that the vowel we all want at the top??? Love your breakdowns of vocal production paired with your response to what impresses you both musically and emotionally. Searching for more of your Pentatonix reactions now….

They as a group have grown exponentially...check out their live video of "Kiss From A Rose" (Seal)...just as good (It's my Xmas present to you!!!). Oh, and I always like your reactions for your passion and knowledge of music !!

Kerstie is usually best in her Alto range. My favorite is „rather be“. And her sass in „Havanna“! - Although I have to admit that her sustained D5 belt in the end was beyond impressive!

It already has over 1.9 million view and counting. They did it justice and beyond. Thanks for ur reactions. And you are a beautiful woman. Sorry had to say it...

And then check out Kiss From A Rose…. Preposterous holiday season from them this year.

Thank you. Your technique of placing text over the “window” is excellent.

My all time favorite Christmas Hymn!!! Thank you, Julia!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year!!!

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year! I'm so glad you got the chance to share your reaction to this epic video with us! It's always a treat to see you respond to PTX's songs, and this was no exception. This is a spectacular arrangement of a well-known song, and I think with all of the videos they've released PTX has definitely stepped up their game this holiday season! For me, Matt and Kirstie stole the show. Matt's soulful and emotional solo highlighted his warm voice and amazing upper range, and Kirstie's ending belts just took the song to a climax it's never seen before. Mitch was...well, Mitch - perfect in almost every way, as we've come to expect from him. Scott was really showcasing the "grit" he seems to be using more and more, and of course his riffs and runs were amazing. I'm a little disappointed that Kevin didn't seem to get a chance to sing, but his percussion (and the silences without his percussion) emphasized the points in the song where he used it. All in all, this song was the highlight for the holiday season for me, and I appreciate your knowledge and ability to convey that knowledge to a non-singer like me. Thank you!

Matt took us to church and Kirstin took us to the angels.

Wow. This is the best, most vocally informative reaction to this song I have ever seen! Thank you! Subscribed.

I have so many chills

My all time favorite version of any Christmas carol -exquisite!

Just realized I haven't seen new videos from Julia in like for ever... Las I watch was in December -23. What happened? Does anyone know? I miss your in dept analyzes and you charming personality! Hope all is well!

you really help me understand what i am hearing and giving it vocabulary and that makes me enjoy it even more. thanks.

I loved this!! Listening to PTX, and watching YOU react to them! These vocals are incredible... even more than "usual" for PTX. Great reaction!

I love your reactions…how I get emotional from watching others react emotionally. Thank you!

This is my 1st time seeing your channel. Nice rendition. Absolutely love Kirstie Maldonado especially when she performed Disney Melody with Voctave. Sorry, but David Phelps literally blows them away. As well as Voctave with Tiffany Coburn as the featured vocals. Hope you will listen to the 3 songs provided you want to hear PERFECTION in voices. Hope to view more.😊😊 Ron

Pentatonix are the Royal Court of Christmas music!

we miss you

Where do you get so much knowledge for someone so young. I've been musician for over 50 years and your assessments are spot on . Cheers love. I'm coming back for more.

Wonderful to have you back! Hope you have a wonderful New Year and come back to the states to visit.

Happy new year Julia. Belated as it is. I love this group. I went to see them last year on the hottest night in Phoenix, 120 degrees when I showed up. I had to leave. I'm beyond a little old, and it was so hard to be there. I bought the ticket before I thought about it. But man, even though I think I made six songs, I loved them as I thought I would. They admitted it was so hot that night. Luckily I got home. I miss you to Julia. I'm not on board that often. I love your reviews though, I wish you the best in this new year,

A sensational reaction to an even better performance; thank you for that!

Great reaction Julia. Wishing you a Merry Christmas (a little late) and a Happy New Year

Wow! You must also check out their version of Seal's Kiss from a Rose, it's insane! For a more traditional version of this song, listen to Jussi Björling. Elisabeth did a reaction last year, I think

Julia... this is the first time I have heard one of your reactions (actually two because I listened just a moment ago to your reaction to Home Free's A Man of Constant Sorrow. I must say that you are GOOD girl! I so agree with your opinion/thoughts. I have always loved Pentatonix from when they were first on The Sing Off. How could people NOT love them!! I tell you what though. As much as music is something I grew up with one would think that I know a lot about it but I don't. Gosh, if we were neighbors, I would want to take lessons from you!!! I can't wait to listen to more of your reactions! I was actually looking for your reaction to Pentatonix's Sound of Silence. I heard the reaction to Disturb and I love him as well (can't begin to tell you all of the goose bumps I got to his vocals. Whew!! If you have reacted to the Pentatonix SoS could you please tell me where I might find it? If you haven't, would you please? Thank you for being there and being you and for your talent that you share with us! Stephanie

Miss u so much here Julia….😞

Julia is awesome! I cried with you

That was a BEAUTIFUL reaction and analysis...so good! New subscriber here...keep 'em coming!

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Only just got round to watching this but I'm so glad u did this one. Thank you Julia 🙂🙂

Hi Julia. I'm a huge fan of your channel. I've been using your videos along with some other video lectures to "raise my music IQ". I've been a singer since I could talk, but I learned everything by ear. So, my knowledge of music theory is pretty poor. But it's getting better, and you're one of the people I have to thank. About a month ago I was talking about music with some friends and a few people I had just met. After hearing me talk about music for a few minutes, one of the people I had just met asked me if I was classically trained, which I definitely am not :). So, I guess this is just a long winded way of saying thank you for making me look cool in front of my friends. In all seriousness, thank you for making these videos. Cheers.

Fabulous perfmance and arrangement. Thanks for reacting. To save you from embarrassing lashing....they've never been THE Pentatonix. Just Pentatonix or PTX.

I'm so glad you watched this.

Happy new years Miss Julia and everyone here!

Great reaction! It's been said several times but Kiss from a rose by PTX will 🤯. This was their first release that told me they upped their games by 100. Subbed for more PTX! That was a lot of reading on my tiny phone😅

as this is the last video you uploaded...where are you??? I need you in my life

Mitch did a convincing impersonation of Freddy Mercury from Queen, with his robe, retro sideburns, and mustache. I almost did a double-take. He looks just like Freddy Mercury!

😊You've gotta try their other recent one... Kiss from a Rose.

Nearly overwhelming. I may be an atheist, but this was simply magnificent. I am undone.

Thank you 💖

Look up the Christmas episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It's a wind choir, not vocals. But the arrangement is STUNNING! (Trombone shorty).

I would like to take a moment to Say I appreciate your channel and I truly enjoy your genuine reactions and emotional responses to what you are hearing. And to that end I would like to strongly recommend a Metal Singer ( Russell Allen) From The Band Symphony X arguable one of the best Metal singers of his generation ...at least. The Song I would love you to hear and react to is (A Winters Dream: Prelude pt.1) off the Album (The Damnation Game) you won't be sorry. Past that anything Russell Sings is worth listening to so clean and powerful.

Dan Vasc cover blows this one away his is a true masterpiece just look around and ask

I'm just curious what has happened with you. It's been 7 months since a video post. Love checking out your channel. I hope everything is ok..and I hope you are coming back soon

You MUST do Skid Row. 2 songs. I Remember You and Wasted Time. You will be blown away by the lead singer Sebastian Bach. His vocal range and control is unreal. I guarantee you will be blown away...

Great version. If you haven't heard Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles) doing O Holy Night / Hallelujah, you need to give it a listen. Powerful. Her singing Stay is the most emotional video I've ever watched (perhaps with the exception of Hi Ren). It's a song about the "other woman" and she was going through a divorce at the time. Make sure you see the official video.

Julia i no you have covered some sabaton on your channel in the past. I feel like you should check out some of tommy johanssons work too! His cover of "She's Gone" is an absolute masterpiece! feel like it would be right up your alley! :) Great video as always!!

You need to hear Seasons of Love. Thank you for reacting.

Thanks for explaining what you mean by “distortion”. I thought you were saying that the voices were being distorted artificially in post-production.

I love how you break the vocals down.. Thank You. I do have a request.. Can you do a breakdown on Sebastian Back from Skid Row. 18 & Life would be a good start.

My God you nailed it .

Dang Julia, time to show up again. I miss ya ❤

Muito bom esse grupo de artista. Adorei sua reação, eu iria gostar de uma reação sua ao Gabriel Henrique #SomethingBeautiful

She just vanished off the face of the planet. Something must be terribly wrong. It’s been 6 months and not one explanation to over 300 thousand subscribers. I’m not mad, just worried.

Video Julia getting emotional is getting me emotional.

I like this rendition, but not sure if I like it better than HF's version. Both stunning and beautiful in their own ways

Please react to Kiss From A Rose by them…it’s PTX next level!

If you liked this, you'll LOVE this one. "Mary, Did You Know - Voctave feat. Mark Lowry"

I would love to see your take on daughtry break into my heart

I'd love for you to react to Myles Kennedy singing with Alter Bridge. His voice is absolutely amazing.

This reaction was genuine! I liked it a lot. I would like you to react to the Brazilian, owner of a unique voice, self-taught singer, winner of Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer on AGT 18, received by Jennifer Hudson on her program, GABRIEL HENRIQUE, in the video Something Beautiful on your RU-vid channel.

Agree this is the best version of O Holy Night ever. It has all the feels. (BTW - typo in the comments - Kirstin hits a D6 at the end, rather than D5.)

Scott is my favorite

I loved your channel, it's wonderful. I would really like you to react to the Brazilian singer GABRIEL HENRIQUE, he already participated in the program América’s Got Talent and received the golden buzzer. React to Gabriel Henrique singing something beautiful on his RU-vid channel, pleaseeee! Thank you 😊😊😊

#GabrielHenrique ❤❤ Julia! I suggest for your reaction, the talented Gabriel Henrique with the Celine Dion cover in his voice. MY HEART YOU GO ON, in the voice of Gabriel.

You should check out Faith No More - Midlife Crisis. Mike Patton is the best in the biz, his vocal range is incredible. I cant believe you have none of his content. He also did the monster voices in I am Legend. And the Zombie voices in Left for Dead videogame. He does vocals for 7 bands including with an Italian Orchestra. Has an album called Adult Themes for Voice, where its just his voice doing all the sounds lol. He is a beast.

aww, Julia.

Would love to see you react to Lara Fabian's "Yentl Medly". You will be blown away. Live from the Molson Center in Montreal.

Hello Julia, nice to see you again :) i saw you did a reaction to one of my favorite singers: Sharon & Aneke (Somewhere) - There is only one duet i love even more than this - maybe you can react to it? Its "Halestorm (Lucy Hale) feat. Amy Lee - Break In" - this hits different...more.... :) greetings from Germany

3 months ago? Have you quit doing these?

Where are you Julia? Missing your reacts

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