Music Producer reacts to Hallelujah-PTX (REACTION & CRITIQUE)

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[@chelliespider]

"I love Mitch whatever he wears" - This is a mood, and I adore it.

[@mazcolyer1972]

Im with you Mitch is just perfect and a charmeleon 😃

[@caseystoran7435]

Yess🥰

[@ptxlover6878]

Oh yess! 💖

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Shortly before he passed, Leonard Cohen heard Pentatonix cover of his song and he said it was the best cover he had ever heard

[@brutalfashion]

In my opinion, #2 cover is by Jeff Buckley. :)

[@TheSuperEmail]

Add source for such sentences. Otherwise it just bring bad name for PTX fans for fake facts.

[@noggie3934]

@@TheSuperEmail I have heard this also. But I cannot give the source. I heard it is from a interview.

[@judithcure2255]

I heard that he loved kd lang's the best... where did you see this?

[@gailseatonhumbert]

That is unconfirmed

[@Karen-Campos]

Wow. You just blew the minds of a bunch of Pentaholics! We thought they were out there freezing & needing those warm layers for the video. Great insight. Thanks.

[@bill.godwin-austen]

I'd always assumed that it was filmed in late autumn, early winter. In the high desert where that was shot it can get pretty cold that time of year. It is mind blowing that the temps were that high.

[@ShyAnn291]

When Avi does his solo, I love his cry, it’s so beautiful!

[@jamesensley3906]

Throughly appreciated the behind the scenes insights.

[@MichaelSimmons.]

Whenever I watch this video, I find myself listening more to what Avi is doing in the background, than to the singers singing lead. It's amazing to me, what Avi does throughout this song. Great video Chris, as usual.

[@justchris3350]

Same

[@dakker5292]

A

[@justlinsu]

Same here I try not to get annoyed whenever the reactor mentions how awesome Avi is someone has to jump in and say 'oh but Scott sings bass when Avi is singing' ........yes he does but he's no Avi.

[@lisarenee2227]

@@justlinsu Exactly! Avi is just everything all the way through this song. Especially at the end and nobody talks about it.

[@debede8296]

Scott has often said that Avi would try stuff with his voice and they'd all build around him from there. He's soooo talented.

[@kathyastrom1315]

Interesting thing about this cover was that PTX originally recorded the version with lyrics about the Christmas story that were written by a Christian music group. However, when they were reviewing the album tracks before signing off on them, they decided to go with the original Leonard Cohen lyrics instead. Problem was that they were on tour in Asia at the time and had to scramble to find a studio in Taipei, Taiwan to record in on their day off. Kevin was delighted to be the lead communicator with the Taiwanese engineers in the studio, since he was able to use his fluent Mandarin along with his musical knowledge in one of his favorite professional days ever.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

I hadn't heard that story before, that's awesome!

[@larrywt656]

Actually, they had to re-record it using the original lyrics because Mr. Cohen's publisher would not give them permission to use the version with Christmas lyrics.

[@richdiddens4059]

One thing I like about their videos is that on most of them after the big finale the bring it down to give a gentle closure to the song. No one feels like they were left hanging.

[@TheJaca25]

I love hearing details about videos, especially acapella. Thank you for doing this Chris

[@amismith5215]

It's good to see you doing this, Chris. I love seeing a reaction from somebody who truly knows acapella and who knows Pentatonix personally.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I agree. It's fun to see a reaction from someone who actually knows what they're talking about, haha! And nice to see the respect within the community when commenters sometimes goes in to "this vs this" mode a bit hard.

[@rmac1042]

Listen to the live performance on their special! It’s the superior version! The killer here is the last chord where Avi sings that contra bass Bb 3rd ledger-space bass clef! It brings down a flood of overtones. Gorgeous! Oh, and in the live performances there is no doubling of vocal lines!

[@Bonofox1]

✨✨✨Thank you for the extra tidbits✨✨✨Can't wait for more of your PTX buddies😃👍

[@vidsorama2]

Very interesting and informative reaction. Thank you. I had no idea that they shot their video in 100 degree weather. That's dedication! lol. Please react to their newer songs, "Amazing Grace", and "12 Days Of Christmas".

[@lynn2574]

‘You get breaks that way. Well, not so much for the video crew’. I had to laugh. My husband is a commercial producer/videographer. I have heard that same thing from him. 😁

[@gimmeonion]

please PLEASE react to their 12 days of christmas cover, you'll love the arrangement!! can't wait to see it

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Thank you for all of the insight on the video's you do.

[@amywiens9845]

I have been waiting for this one from you!! Such an amazing video- one of my favorites. Chris you are always so insightful thank you.

[@richtsje9961]

Always love your analyses ! It makes me appreciate the artist(s) even more and I love to hear how it is filmed and what tricks they ( possibly) use .

[@steveeverett1736]

Just want to say thanks for all the info (thought I recognized you from Home Free). WE all see reaction videos but I love it when the reactor has experience in music, singing because they are able to explain the techniques, the structure, the reason why a song works or fails for them. Thank you

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

I appreciate that!

[@bethcoussou]

I always know I’ll learn some interesting intel from your reactions! I really loved the info about the double/triple layering for the bass or baritones! With good quality headphones, it’s very prominent! PTX’s cover is breathtaking!! Also, I can’t imagine how hot it must have been! It sure looked cold, though! As always, I loved your insight, and behind the scenes info, Chris!!

[@marysquires7321]

So very beautiful- one of my favorite groups & songs!❤

[@timbrom]

Thanks for this. Some great insights and observations.

[@dianaartdent1592]

Like the critique. Happy to see you checking this one out, how about checking out 'Come Along' that is a good one.

[@michelledisque5926]

Should check out Avi's solo "Change on The Rise"

[@mielnap4940]

I love all the versions!

[@LeskeyC001]

Very interesting inside info. Thanks.

[@larrywt656]

Well, look at it this way, Chris...the video crew at least can be wearing shorts and T-shirts! I've been in video and TV production for more than 30 years, so I know this first-hand. And I'm from South Texas, so I've done plenty of shoots on 100+ degree days!! I think this was indeed mixed by Ed. It's probably a good thing the drone crew was running late. That last shot with the sunset is one of the most spectacular shots I've ever seen...LITERALLY the money shot!!

[@davidbangtson3109]

Just subbed today. I've gone back to your earliest stuff and find myself growing to like and really like, a whole ton of what you have out there. It will take time, but I'll catch up sooner or later. In the meantime, just know that there's one more person out there who really appreciates your music.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

aww, Awesome David, thank you! Welcome to the fam.

[@johnclibbens6803]

It’s really interesting to get your insights on this.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

What a great reaction! Thank you for all the background info. I always enjoy hearing about the little behind the scenes tidbits. Have you, or will you, react to some of Avi’s solo music. I’d love to hear your thoughts on those.

[@stevenmurphy2445]

Thanks for your behind the scenes insights, I've mentioned before how much I appreciate your musicianship, and expert comments on what you hear. you are my favorite reactor on you-tube. I'd be really interested in your comments on Pentatonix O Come All Ye Faithful. I listened to it for the first time the other day and was pretty shocked (In a good way.) Thanks again Chris, take good care.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

I appreciate that!

[@rafaelvaliati3728]

hey Chris, as a baritone myself who usually sings bass, can you share some of these tricks you mentioned in 4:24?

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

Hey Rafael, I'm planning one of these days to do a "How to sing Bass as a baritenor" video!

[@MrJdsenior]

Momma sings bass! It's a WHOLE heck of a lot easier with a microphone, that the one aspect I can attest to. Geoff Castelluci of Voiceplay has a really good series talking about lowering full voice range, sub harmonics (fry with chest) and full fry (think Avi Kaplan or Tim Foust blowing out the subwoofer systems at some venues), only something that can be done with a mic for performing. You might want to take a look at that, at least until Chris comes out with his. Some of the Russian Oktavists out there are absolutely amazing if you haven't ever heard a REALLY deep chest voice bass (not frying). A few of them sing full voice notes that don't sound human, and can be heard across a room...THAT requires the right genes and a lot of practice and learning, I expect. Hey Chris, there's another cool collab if you could ever get him...you'd feel like you were back singing beside Tim. :-)

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

If you watch their live version you can hear Scott do the bass - which sounds pretty close the produced song. Kevin’s beating his leather coat shows up as well. I do respect that they record what they can produce live. I really love your insights.

[@deefortier8796]

LOVE 💘 The PTX #1 ❤❤❤❤

[@davebrownlee8506]

Listen to their live performance from their Christmas show

[@martycullison4095]

I also love the Lu-Kang Mitch hat!

[@moparluvrsgagarage2898]

Chris, one of the things I enjoy from your reaction vids, are all your explanations OF HOW !!! When you mentioned the L/R fill, I often wondered how the full sound was accomplished. I also totally like your talking about THE SHOTS, yeah I am an ole f*** who grew up in HS Band and choir, but even way back in the 60's I had a deep passion for BARBERSHOP. So when you explain the tech aspects of videos I enjoy it as well as am fascinated. Thanks ( BTW miss ya with Home Free)

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

Awesome, love that, that's what Im going for!

[@moparluvrsgagarage2898]

@@ChrisRuppOfficial When you left Home Free Chris I was a tad disheartened but then you show up with your own musical computations, reactions and collaborations and it's all good. I think some of the best videos were your Christmas songs. I wanna know when you gonna do something with Peter Hollens and his wife Yvonne?? that would be awesome.

[@neotheboxer6015]

Question about the bass fill out you mentioned. When they performed this song live it sounded very close to the recording. Is there some sort of electronic fill there? My thought is no but I'm not a music producer...

[@bowmirlacsa4666]

Can you review Home Free's video's with Adam Chance, especially Dive Bar Saints and Warmest Winter

[@JoSedunary]

Haha...steal the KO beat - that's awesome ! I also love your breakdowns on your reactions Chris, your attention to detail is so good.I've always been impressed with the individual members of PTX and their extensive ranges...Home Free also have the same talent within their members. So much good music out there ! On a completely different tack- have you ever listened to Dirty Loops ? I'm thinking that as a musician/ producer you would get a kick out of them - 3 pce, very talented.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

Yup I know Dirty Loops - ridic out of this world skill levels there

[@pattiemartin9253]

Sound of silence and daft punk and bohemian Rhapsody

[@PaulaLPope]

Hi, Chris! When you and PTX were both on your respective seasons of the competition, how did you fill space since you couldn't add electronic gimmickry, such as the multiple tracks you mentioned?

[@matthewdockray9745]

9:36 okay stop showing off Chris

[@juniebugg9819]

I have watched dozens of reviews of this particular Hallelujah and yours gave the most in depth insight into how they do what they do to make us have goose-bumps. I am a serious Pentaholic and a day doesn't go by without them doing something to make my heart happy. On a side note, I am also a Rupp. Do you have any relatives from Dubuque, IA?

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

Not that I know of, nope. My family is originally from SW MN, the Windom area more or less. Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@juniebugg9819]

@@ChrisRuppOfficial I am married to a Rupp from Dubuque. I was born and raised in St. Cloud and we live in Central, MN. Hi to you - fellow Minnesotan.

[@hayatropical]

9:36 Nice B♭1😳

[@corvus1374]

Well, this is certainly an unexpected crossover.

[@jackiewilliams4298]

I don't understand why people think that this song is a Christmas song it doesn't have anything to do with Christmas.

[@tarzanisno1]

Love Pentatonix. Thanks for the behind the scenes insights. You offered commentary that's lacking in other reaction videos and it adds interesting depth that otherwise would go unknown. If you take suggestions, check out Gabriel Enrique - maybe start with his version of "Oh Happy Day" or "Emotions." Thanks much. I'll search out your own performances.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

Thanks David, I appreciate that!

[@pattiecoxey]

It's very cold at night and early morning in the desert. The sun is either going up or down here🤷

[@SuperMatt2112]

Interesting reaction video, more of a technical one than an artistic one, everything is about perspective and viewpoint. as they say... Magic is not as much fun if you know how the magician does his tricks JS, I don't know much about music either on the creative or technical side, I only know what sounds pure and what does not. for me, PTX is amazing on many levels.

[@deborahhodges342]

I miss you in Home Free!!

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

Can you compare them with the live version? The live of this is just perfect!

[@annajosullivan]

You are the first person that noticed Mitch on the humming.

[@eduardcros2028]

There's another very beautiful version of this song by a group I think you know quite well... the 7th ave ;)

[@kathleencrespy1698]

You might try captions.

[@michaelmclane8501]

React to Anna Hawkins. Hallelujah, the sexiest version I have ever seen, yet feeling clean and happy throughout and after.

[@sahid3794]

Did you know that they sing in Japanese too with one of the most famous vocal groups in Japan? You should check them out "Little Glee Monster feat. Pentatonix - Dear My Friend"👌

[@reubenthomas7907]

Was the Bb1 at 9:36 your modal voice?

[@evansbat]

Yes it was, if I remember correctly Bb1 is his lowest chest/modal note. Although, he probably can go lower, but that’s the lowest we’ve heard from him.

[@reubenthomas7907]

@@evansbatThat's cool, considering he told me his lowest daily note on a daily basis is Eb2..

[@TheIntervieweee]

nice reaction, but i think u should do something with quality of sound on video

[@blueberrystar7877]

Hold up weren't you in Home Free? I just stumbled on this channel

[@blueberrystar7877]

I thought so

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

That I was indeed. Thanks for finding me!

[@blueberrystar7877]

@@ChrisRuppOfficial I also have a channel I'm starting out think you'd give me some tips

[@pattiemartin9253]

Nobody by casting crowns and Even If by Mercy me

[@MommaBird52]

OK Home Free Daddy, loved hearing from a producer side for a change. I have watched so many reactors to this video, so when I see the dust come up when Kevin stomps I still think of a black reactor who proclaimed "I know they don't have this brother out her in the desert stomping like a horse!" Well, it was funny to me! Miss you on Home Free!

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

haha, Home Free Daddy, love it. And funny indeed! Glad you liked the reaction!

[@charlestwombly3241]

Well-informed comments but they tend to interrupt a bit too much.

[@harleyzymonlutero8315]

Plzz react to Voiceplay's Oogie boogie cover

[@BW-lb3vd]

NIGHTWISH

[@benninger123]

If you think that the studio version would be better because of retakes your so wrong , they sing this song live as good if not better. Check out the live version .

[@eunicejj2298]

🤷‍♀️

[@ellicooper2323]

This may be the best of Avi while still with PTX.

[@charlesheld3725]

Kevin does Tik Toks where he plays cello, beatboxes, & sings. Random people can Duet with him & you are definitely more than over qualified.

[@marlahudgins7038]

Are you going to do any music with HOME FREE

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

I did a collab with them 4 years ago on my Xmas cd, What Child Is This. Nothing else planned as of now

[@marlahudgins7038]

I knows a lot of Home Fries would be thrilled to see y'all together again....

[@marilyncernik4128]

I love PTX but this reaction seems to be all about you😞

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

NOT SURE WHY THIS IS YOUR PATH !? Voice Play, Pentatonix .... others less notable ARE NOT IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS Home Free .... your best efforts in music accomplishment. Avi Kaplan is a Bass singer of near Tim Foust - as you know .... I will wish you good luck in your pursuits. jj Home Fry.

[@pattiecoxey]

OMG! 🙄

[@susanstein6604]

Why bother with the warm clothes? Hallelujah isn’t a Christmas song. Leonard Cohen, the songwriter, was

[@susanstein6604]

Oops! I didn’t finish the last sentence and I didn’t mean to post it yet. Leonard Cohen, the songwriter was Jewish. It’s got nothing to do with Christmas or Jesus.

[@MrJdsenior]

Gonna be honest with you here, Chris (always am, but just to highlight) putting people at physical risk or even extreme discomfort, like wearing a turtleneck and coat in extreme heat to make a Christmas album, doesn't seem to be a the best of choices. I realize nobody, in this case, was probably in any physical danger, but working at Disney as a 'kid' I saw many people, and not all of them older, that required emergency medical attention for so called 'heat exhaustion' or 'heat stroke'. And by required medical attention I mean a few of them were non coherent and some barely responsive. The first sign anyone else knew about it was when they hit the pavement in a few cases. The extreme version is idiots literally killing themselves while making a stupid (in many cases) YT video. You guys are obviously way to bright to risk anything like that, but just something to keep in mind. In 'Pentatonix in the desert in multiple heavy layers' case, the real issue was hydrate, and if you start feeling anything abnormal, abort, assess, and address. Yeah, probably overboard, but just something to keep in mind if sketchy situations arise. Obviously people can get injured in normal risk activities (like one of your dancers, say) and that's not what I'm talking about. I'm just saying sometimes people don't adequately think about the risks involved, exactly like in the case of turtlenecks and coats in basically a desert environment. Just something not always foremost in mind that should be in there accessible at least somewhere. Hopefully they were drinking and taking breaks out of all that 'gear' occasionally, and would have sense enough to stay hydrated. I know Disney was very careful about it. One obvious example was the heavily fully costumed characters standing and walking around like Pooh, Pluto, Baloo, etc. They, as I remember, did 20 minute sets, and then spent significant time hydrating, resting, and enjoying air conditioning to get core temps back down in between 'on set' times. And when you saw them just out of costume on a good hot summer day, they were absolutely DRENCHED in sweat. It's actually a pretty demanding job. And then there are the few crappy behaved kids that like to come up and kick them in the shins...sometimes ya gotta wonder. There is a PERSON in there, and they would never walk up and do that to an adult normally. I even saw a few of the characters take some minor retribution, and didn't blame them, but the corporation sure as heck would have. If you notice they always (at least did) have a handler with them to keep them safe.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

I mean, don't look at me, it wouldn't have been MY first choice! :)

[@dianad3080]

Great observation/insight. When my son served in the Marines, they had training in the desert near Cali which was of course was very hot and of course they had to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. However, he did mention it was pretty cold in the early mornings and at night which I guess actually surprised me (guess I assumed desert environment are always hot regardless of time of day, but I guess I was wrong lol) enough where they did wear layers.

[@MrJdsenior]

@@ChrisRuppOfficial LOL, top points on that one. Enjoyed it.

[@MrJdsenior]

@@dianad3080 Yes, it changes temperature very quickly at night because it is so dry (air is MUCH easier to heat/cool when not water laden). If there are no clouds which insulate / act as thermal sinks temperature can drop more quickly as well. I know, probably TMI.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Wont you get heat exhaustion or the more severe heat/It gets easier to get it with less time spent in the heat. Because I'd had it so many times, because My tolerance for heat drops I literally cannot even do errands If it's hot out. I, will really anybody, can get it in a swimming pool because of the glare that comes off the water. When I lived in Arkansas 1 year from the middle of may to the middle of September I was inside the house for 23 1⁄2 hours a day Because I would drop that fast. Now I'm in San Diego so it's not hot But I live in a Trailer that just hold on to heat that I've gotten heat exhaustion inside my trailer. Fortunately I know how to handle this since I've Get it so often and because I worked in sports medicine and we had to really monitor the football players during Double days

[@pamelajohnson6199]

Well this is not something one watches if they're not familiar with the song because all the cuts come after a few seconds of play...a little frustrating

[@vafudge]

You stop the video wayyyyyyy toooooooo much

[@user-zn2jl2kx5w]

You talk too much.