Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis: PENTATONIX - DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY. Grammy-winner.

[@SirHairless]

Check out this reaction next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJS2pWqbfM95fJI

[@cosmo1580]

As someone wrote: "A group with no instruments won a grammy for a song with no lyrics."

[@danielcarter837]

Many people have said A song without words sung by a band without instruments. 2nd Grammy

[@markhaseley3304]

First you get to enjoy Pentatonix, then you get to hear Sir Hairless breakdown how each part of this song was blended and crafted from modern and hundreds of years of music craft and artistry. Amazing!

[@SirHairless]

Haha thanks so much!

[@danielcarter837]

The Grammys changed the category from best arrangement instrumental to best arrangement instrumental or accapella. They have been the best music arrangers for over a decade now. No one is better.

[@LindaVernon]

Yes! The Grammys first did that to honour Daft Punk. How could they not? 😀

[@DennisKavanaugh-u8t]

You have just created a new phrase that PTX fans will love: A Merry Mitch Slap! Awesome reaction, as always.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I still like the Avi-lanche as a term too. Mitch has a couple of terms referencing his fantastic performances.

[@SirHairless]

Haha please spread the word of the Merry Mitch slap 😂

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

He's not often talked about but he really should be. Ben Bram, who worked with Scott at USC where Scott fell in love with a cappella. Ben is often times referred to as the 6th member of Pentatonix. If you watch the video The Making of Evergreen(2021 xmas album) you'll see Ben in there working his magic. For that video they invited the cameras into the studio to watch them go through their process of getting a song to where they wanted to be. I agree with you, as most reactors do, the song is way too short

[@AaronHildebrand-wh4nj]

Just have to say as an American gay, you are one of the sexiest reactors there are out there. Shout out from michigan.

[@charlottevan_8]

It seems that opera/classical voice major Avi brought the idea of this piece to the group and, using his composition/arranging minor, worked with PTX's producer/arranger Ben Bram to bring the piece to this result. In terms of the video itself, it was filmed and edited by the same small production company, FifGen Films who did "Daft Punk Medley", "Love Again", "Can't Hold Us", "Radioactive", and, of course, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", among others. Avi has mentioned that in "Dance", they each recorded their parts separately, and that Avi's was done in about 10 minutes, which was probably the case for each of them.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the info! I figured each part was done separately due to how they're all edited over each other - I've rewatched it so many times since I filmed this yesterday! Must be around 30-40 times now haha

[@charlottevan_8]

@@SirHairless I suspect a lot of us have watched it that many times since we first saw it.

[@JemUzumik]

​@@SirHairlessI know there's a live performance of this one, but i guess was for special TV performance (The same with Hallelujah Live with Avi).

[@TallyDrake]

For such a sweet little piece of music, Pentatonix makes it sound and look so menacing!

[@SirHairless]

Indeed! And as I mention in the vid, I'm not so sure that the music itself is quite as sweet as we might think

[@5thgentexan95]

A beautiful 5 part harmony with Kevin singing is Run To You, an original PTX written by Avi and Kevin.

[@patriciawinkler3939]

The Sugar Plum Fairy is queen of the Land of Sweets. I danced the part year ago.

[@SirHairless]

haha thanks, and very cool - what a celebrated paus de deux! My rhetorical question was more geared towards it not being a known person/position in real life :D

[@ATN2USN]

Scott is focused on not moving his hands. He really like to emote when he sings and in this case he had to be still for cinematic purposes.

[@LindaVernon]

Good thing he has that chair back to hang onto in Say Something. 😀

[@carriekovach797]

Seriously! They all joke about Scott and his “hand singing”. 😂

[@SirHairless]

Gotcha! It made me giggle - I've watched this honestly about 40 times now and I still giggle a bit at it

[@terrilabeth]

“A Merry Mitch Slap” will now be infamous with the Pentaholics and they will love it! 😂 Now I know why I sometimes feel unsettled when I listen to this? And the Benjamin Franklin spinning bowls does have a different sound and is one I wouldn’t want to have in my ears for a long period of time? Once again outstanding job! T ✌🏻

[@SirHairless]

Spread the word of the Merry Mitch Slap! 😂 And don't spend too much time listening to the glass armonica cos you might go mad 😵‍💫 Thanks!

[@Bonofox1]

Yeah! You did it!! 2nd Grammy win for them! NO WORDS WERE SUNG!!!! EPIC PENTATONIX 👏👏👏👏👏 Ben Bram and PTX are the GENIUSES of the Grammy winning arrangement 🌟

[@Joodster]

As I've seen in comments many times, "A band with no instruments singing a song with no words." Nutcracker Suite has been a favorite of mine for a very long time and I love Pentatonix' treatment of it.

[@BirdYoumans]

As usual with Pentatonix, simply otherworldly.

[@TheNavadoc]

I find your analyses of Pentatonix music the most interesting and enlightening of anyone else I have heard. I learn so much from your demonstrations and technical breakdowns. Excellent content.

[@SirHairless]

Appreciate it, thanks! 🙏

[@jeangreene7565]

First, thank you for doing this series of Pentatonix Christmas music reactions. I really appreciate your analysis of each piece. Second, your analysis and coverage of music history and theory are like a master class! I gain such appreciation for the artist and the music. I can't wait to hear what you think of some of Pentatonix's other music as well as other artists. Have a happy holiday. Your videos have certainly made my holiday brighter.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, that's so nice to hear! Happy holidays 🎄

[@LauraCourtneyette]

I think this song showcases the exquisite vocal control they all have - the dynamics are pretty impressive too.

[@MCP920]

Beautiful.

[@faureamour]

While I am sad that this concludes your Pentatonix Christmas for this year, that does open you up to their other fabulous songs, while also saving more gems for next year.

[@SirHairless]

Exactly! Let's see what 2024 has in store 🙌

[@audreywalker9025]

Still to do their holy trio: Hallelujah, Sound of Silence, Amazing Grace.

[@quigleyd]

I love the way you refer to yourself in the 3rd person and a person who can jump through time. Your ability to display chord structures is unparalleled.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! 🙌

[@DennisKavanaugh-u8t]

Please kindly consider reacting to Pentatonix live performance of their original song “New Year’s Day” from the 2016 New Year’s Eve broadcast with Carson Daly. This is an awesome performance that was nationally televised…..timely to review for this weekend. You will enjoy it.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the recommendation! Unfortunately I was away for the week around New Year, so I had to pre-schedule these videos and I've only just returned

[@beatnikdiva4422]

A piece with no words performed by a group with no instruments. My grandson loves Tchaikovsky and Pentatonix, so naturally loves this. 😊

[@beatnikdiva4422]

I absolutely love that you can analyze this.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

I really appreciate how much you know about music. Refreshing considering other reaction channels.

[@SirHairless]

🙏

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

I've been looking forward to this reaction! One of the things I've always liked about PTX, is that they are always defying and redefining the music and (especially) the a Cappella industry! This is just one example. They don't know the meaning of the phrase 'can't be done'. They were told it couldn't be done: a piece of music with no vocals being sung by a group with no instruments. They did it anyway, and, of course, the grammy was the result. Pentatonix has shown and defied the music industries for years! They were the first a Capella group to make it into mainstream music. They paved the way for others to follow. They are the most innovative a cappella group out there. That's why I love their music, and love seeing and hearing people react to them. Thanks so much for this, and welcome to the ranks of Pentaholics!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the comment!

[@kristipierce4735]

Every reactor after a PTX song: It’s so short! I want more!

[@LindaVernon]

Those precise simultaneous endings of a crescendo are a particular skill of theirs.

[@neetgupta1]

I'm absolutely loving your Pentatonix reactions! 'A Merry Mitch Slap' - tee hee! So interesting and informative. It's nice to have another British reactor to them too. I've been a Pentaholic since 2011 when they were on the Sing Off. I saw them for the first time in London in May this year and although I'm 54 and have been going to live music for 40 years, it was the best music concert I've ever been too. They are PHENOMENAL live. Please please react to their Aha 'Live in Singapore'. It is iconic for a Mitch slap. It was recorded by a fan on a phone so no copyright issues (yay!) and it's one of the nights when Avi blows the speakers - you can hear the distortion afterwards! Mitch was jetlagged and had consumed some red bulls before the show and they kicked in during this song and he WENT OFF! I can't wait for you to react to it. I'm looking forward to your PTX reactions on 2024! Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@rorysnap7026]

Who is the British reactor you're talking about?

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for the comment! I've been recommended Aha before so it's on my list! Have a wonderful Christmas too 🎄

[@maggiex1212]

Didn't know if you would get to this little jewel. There are no words...literally and figuratively speaking. While short, well done. I appreciate your hands on tutoring on the instruments. Gives a better understanding of PTX musical talent. Thank you again.

[@SirHairless]

Oh it was the most requested Christmas one by quite a long way! Haha there are no words 😂 Thank you!

[@shaylla_]

Yayyy! Thank you for the incredible PTX Christmas reactions series. It was so much fun. I hope you enjoyed learning more about them along the way. ❤ I know we all certainly did as we watched with you. Happy Holidays to you and yours! ☺️

[@SirHairless]

Thanks so much! In 2024 we can move back to non-festive PTX works and, who knows, maybe I'll get round to some of their works from the Matt era 👀 Happy Holidays!

[@AprilG72271]

I have one thing to say about that... actually a lot of things but this comment I'll stick to the one. They have a studio version of Imogene Heap's Aha and a live version Singapore Star Vista. The later is an amateur recording filmed on someone's cell, but the performance is probably ranking top 3 maybe even number 1. I'd recommend watching the studio version before Singapore because if you don't the studio will fail by comparison. Both are great but there's something about that live show that just , well, you'll see. Next level PTX especially Avi and Mitch.

[@gingersnap22]

My Favorite Things is one of my favorite "Christmas" songs that they sing. The video has a bit of a goth look. Lol

[@sirinas]

Your analysis is what i need to hear, because i am not musician and for me really interesting to hear - WHY PTX IS SO DAMN GOOD❤

[@SirHairless]

🙌

[@bonnarlunda]

One of my favourites by PTX. Thanks for the analysis. I still haven't noticed all the nuances after so many years.

[@meghanmacqueen5157]

I don't understand why so many radio stations never or very rarely play Pentatonix, in general, of course, but ESPECIALLY at Christmas. A lifetime ago I worked in a coffee shop that played only Christmas music every day 24/7 starting in NOVEMBER!. SO much of the music was the same stuff they play every year, that I personally have gotten SO sick of, especially after listening to the same songs over & over for longer than a month. Meanwhile PTX has such a deep repertoire of amazingly refreshing & innovative songs that I genuinely think many people would be happy to hear. Anyone have any ideas why? I've learned about unbelievably talented singers on KZbin whose talent is mind-blowing, that to this day, I've NEVER heard on the radio.

[@SirHairless]

I think it's just to do with the fact it's acapella - whether people want to accept that there is perhaps a stigma surrounding acapella music or not is up to them, but it does exist from what I've noticed growing up. And it's a real shame because I think PTX's music is masterful on many different levels I guess the radio tends to opt for pop music...popular music...which is defined by the majority of listeners. I guess the majority of listeners in the world don't know Pentatonix. I actually included a question about PTX in a Christmas quiz recently - I showed a picture, played a short excerpt from their God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and wrote something like "An acapella group regularly covers Christmas songs...they have hundreds of millions of views/listens on many of their songs..."etc etc. The question was "what is the group's name" and not one person could answer it. A few said they had heard of them though

[@meghanmacqueen5157]

@@SirHairless I think you're right about people making assumptions about acapella music, which is so unfortunate. Most of the time I'm listening to PTX, I completely forget there aren't any instruments.

[@InkWellideas]

Here in New England, US - we heard some of the PTX "Please Santa Please" - even at the supermarket. But nothing yet on Audacy's default Christmas radio station - from any of the "Trifecta" of a cappella? Uneducated programming staff.

[@meghanmacqueen5157]

@@InkWellideas I'm in Ontario (Canada) & I'm not sure I've EVER heard them on the radio. Instead the 24/7 Christmas music radio stations just keep playing old "classics" from the 50s, or newer, badly-done covers of those songs. I feel like I'm going to stick pins in my eyes if I have to hear those songs one more time.

[@staciemoisa4884]

Thanks, again, for your great explanation of what I am hearing -- and enjoying. I love the irony of PTX winning a Grammy for an instrumental piece of music without instruments. ❤ Merry Christmas!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@julinthecrown1754]

Pentatonix is a gift to our ears and to our eyes. Your highlighting & analysis is a gift to our brain. Thank you ❤

[@SirHairless]

❤

[@celiachristman104]

Thank you! Great breakdown and great education.

[@nedesp61]

Just love your reactions, Sir Hairless. It leaves so much more understanding of the piece than all the funny/crazy music reactions that don't make sense. I love the way you explain things, me having some understanding of music theory but only get confirmed what I'm hearing when you explain it so well. Otherwise, I would still be clueless. Thanks for all of the PTX reactions and happy holidays! And btw you're a joy to watch as a bonus :-)

[@SirHairless]

Really appreciate it, thank you 😀

[@Nora_M.Byrne88]

That "I want more" and your smile. So sweet🤍✨ Great video as always

[@SirHairless]

🙏

[@hapymom13]

Yay! It uploaded! Amazing!! Thank you for your musical knowledge!

[@SirHairless]

🎶🙏

[@rlhcat7662]

Finally! This is an a cappella masterpiece, and your analysis was wonderful. This is the music we were spoiled with while they had a classical composer in the group for 7 years. They can all sing anything, but Avi had the vision for music like this, and perhaps Kevin. Now we have Avi doing his own beautiful compositions and PTX doing the fun, interesting music they enjoy. Please consider putting Avi's "Full Moon" and "Quarter Past Four" on your reaction list for next year.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you for the recommendations 👍

[@uniquely_mo]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for you to do this one! An absolute masterpiece, in my opinion. Only problem I have with it is it’s too short. Not surprising that this was their second Grammy, but I’d love it even if it wasn’t a Grammy-winner

[@SirHairless]

Agreed!

[@ShinyElfriend]

Extraordinary breakdown. I always learn about and appreciate something in a more nuanced way after one of your videos. Also, Merry Mitch Slap indeed!

[@SirHairless]

Haha thanks, as always!

[@melaniemcdade-id4up]

Gosh, you have a great ear!

[@tristadav]

🕯Wishing you a bright and happy new year🕯

[@SirHairless]

You too!

[@joanhyde1745]

Thank you for describing the music, musically. What fun.

[@InkWellideas]

Unaware until now of the "unsettled" musicality, I chose this rendition of the Sugar Plum dance as my spirit animal . It's so speaks to the harried tumble of manifesting the "magic" expected by those who are dependent on you. Mitch scream and Avi growl - both heard in toy shops the world over? You said "The stresses are all over the shop" - indeed.

[@salo81]

I also love the "Waltz of the flowers" from them, makes me want to dance.

[@theresadeuschle8500]

#RESPECT! I have never known anyone that knows what a bell piano or Celesta is/was! Bravo, Sir Hairless! You're a well of information that runs deep. You really are my favorite PTX reactor. 🤯

[@SirHairless]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@susanphillips2379]

Was waiting for this one!!!!

[@davidbangtson3109]

Wow! Your detailed analysis of this performance added so very much to my appreciation of it, which was already high. All of the individual details you pointed out had not even occurred to me as I was focused on the overall performance. This was your best analysis yet. Hope your holidays are fantastic!

[@SirHairless]

Cheers, David! And the same to you 🎄

[@timmeyers6141]

The one I’ve been waiting for 😊

[@SirHairless]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@williamflouro6021]

Awe, there's still one more day till Christmas. Pentatonix "Pure Imagination/Christmas Time is Here" live Vevo, just came out a couple days ago....

[@SirHairless]

If only there were more days!!

[@williamflouro6021]

@SirHairless I tried, well only about 336 days till next Christmas season. Happy Holidays SirHairless

[@SirHairless]

@@williamflouro6021 Haha I know, there are so many Christmas songs I can't get round to this year :( I guess I'll see you back in around 350 days 🎄😂 Happy holidays

[@mel3268]

Scott has a difficult time not moving his hands and body when he’s singing, I’m sure he was focused on holding his hands still. 😊

[@LindaVernon]

One hand gripping his other wrist. Success. 😀

[@SirHairless]

Makes sense!! It just makes me laugh haha

[@lorriredmon8212]

“It’s too short! I wanted more!” Exactly how we all feel about it. This felt eerie to me. Much like their Nightmare Before Christmas vibe songs like Making Christmas and My Favorite Things. Do you feel this was Grammy material? I believe the Grammy committee created a new category for Acapella groups/music just so they could win their first one. I think that was Daft Punk medley. I’m so glad you got into this one as much as you did!!! 😊

[@SirHairless]

I've listened to it probably 75 times on repeat since I recorded this a couple of days ago! I need more. I don't know the criteria to receive a Grammy award tbh! The Grammy was for the arrangement - and I do love the arrangement 🎶

[@MitochondrialSteve]

I adore your videos! Your coverage of music theory is amazing. I love music theory!

[@SirHairless]

Thank you!

[@beefan2528]

Scott "focus" - I have a theory. This is another video where the singers are not gesturing; Scott is gripping his opposite arm to keep himself atypically still?

[@WedrownyGrajek]

That's what I thought too! I imagine he tried not to gesture but couldn't contain himself and had to tie himself up. 😂

[@slhoog8164]

As always, I thoroughly enjoy your analysis. They also arranged and did the Waltz of the Flowers. It's not as widely known since there's no music video for it, just the "yule log" version on KZbin. It's from about 5-6 years ago, from their "Christmas is Here" album. It's probably not something that you would do a reaction to, but I think you would enjoy hearing it on your own time.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, I'll take a listen!

[@kayecastleman6353]

Thank you so much for this gourmet Christmas feast with Pentatonix! I've especially loved that you stayed true to the music chronologically, since their earlier recordings are my favourite. Lovely that you rounded things off with the Sugar Plum Fairy, with its mood of magical intrigue... what awaits us in 2024 with Sir H??? Have a very blessed Christmas. Wishing you all good things from snowy Canada. 💖🍁💖

[@SirHairless]

Thanks so much, as always. Hope you have an equally blessed (but White, unlike here) Christmas over there in the Canadian snow 🎄

[@08Melb]

Yay. Thanks for the great reaction. Merry Christmas!

[@SirHairless]

Merry Christmas!

[@tersommers]

Attention to detail on their part and yours! Makes for a wonderful reaction for us to watch and hear! You deserve all the subs you've been getting! Thanks for this!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, as always!!

[@maryhampton8686]

Thank you for this interesting and informative reaction. Wow.

[@SirHairless]

Cheers!

[@rorysnap7026]

So glad you got this in. Terrific analysis as usual.

[@SirHairless]

Cheers!

[@priscillamcrmy]

okay let me just say: i discovered this channel like 3 days ago but i was waiting for this one

[@SirHairless]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@annmonaghan4360]

Excellent

[@missangie001]

You have my sincere appreciation for the entertaining and informative analyses of Pentatonix music. Your facial expressions as you listen seem to range anywhere from calm comprehension to slightly anxious disbelief (depending on the song) and are so much fun to watch. The musical knowledge you share in your videos is considerable without being mundane while your attention to detail boggles my brain. Thank you so much and I do hope you continue on your PTX adventure!

[@SirHairless]

Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words 😀

[@wcmatta]

Great analysis, as usual. Thank you! Your review always raises my awareness.

[@SirHairless]

🙌

[@vmcgriff]

Happy Holidays!! Love this one so much! I remember when this one released - I probably watched this a 100 times!! It is just mesmerizing!! Love your reactions and analysis!! ♥️🙌🏻♥️

[@SirHairless]

Happy holidays!!

[@Miobambino]

I think the Sugar Plum Fairy is quite evil in The Nutcracker, which is why this composition is deemed to be fairly dark. It is quite an eerie piece and PTX have captured it perfectly with this arrangement. Genius! Pure genius and very much Grammy worthy! Amazing reaction as ever. Thank you! 🫶🇬🇧

[@SirHairless]

Hey, thanks for the comment! And thank you for the kind words ☺ To open a short discussion on your comment (if you want!): I find your comment interesting because I don't think there's really any room for the Sugar Plum Fairy to be evil in the ballet, which is what the music was composed for 🩰I'm not sure if she's evil in more recent versions of The Nutcracker - you'll have to let me know! But if she is, well...this music was written for the ballet! Do you know where you heard she's quite evil? In the ballet it's probably the mouse king who's the evil one, if we can call it that!

[@oxoelfoxo]

nah, nah. you're maybe thinking of another ballet character

[@susanpeterson9947]

Thank you SO MUCH for giving us so many great PTX reactions and analyses this season! Merry Christmas, and I hope to see more from you in the new year. 💖🎄🎁👏

[@SirHairless]

🙏🙏

[@elainecourteau6231]

It’s a merry Mitch slap... oh my Lord! I absolutely love your descriptions. Great analysis, as usual. Soooo satisfying. Thank you and best wishes. 🤗 I can’t wait to hear your analyses of more of their great covers and originals, collaborations and... my goodness... Kevin playing cello. I can be patient. It’s worth the wait.

[@SirHairless]

Haha thank you, as always!! The one thing we do have in our favour is time so...eventually...we'll get round to everything 🙏

[@PsychProff]

Would love to hear your reaction to Pentatonix - Aha!, Singapore, The Star Vista. Although it is a phone recording, it is a classic for Pentaholics. It's a mind blowingly fantastic rendition and well worth the time, I think! Thank you for your wonderful, thoughtful, and insightful reviews. Love your channel above all :)

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, that's on my list! Appreciate it :D

[@My2ndnephew]

Love your breakdowns. Merry Christmas!

[@Anna-xx1lv]

By far the BEST PTX Christmas reactions! So happy I stumbled onto your channel! Thank you! Happy Holidays from Utah! 🎄

[@SirHairless]

Cheers! Happy holidays to you over in Utah 🎄

[@roisincherie]

You know, when I first started following Dimash's career, it was when I was still captivated by Pentatonix (still am!). I'd found out about them from the Singoff. So, for a few years, I was wondering how on earth could I have jumped from Pentatonix to Dimash Qudaibergen... seemed so random. However, over time, I have come to realise that my interest in music has never changed. I have always been attracted to the ways music notes or sounds are arranged and put together to form an enchanting or mesmerising whole. That is what Pentatonix excels at. That is why I'm so fascinated by Dimash. Both are crazy amazing at the new ways they create music. And I'm so happy your analyses and comments are clarifying and highlighting how the sounds are arranged and placed.

[@jasgem76]

Yes!! Brilliant reaction . Merry Mitch slap ....what a brilliant play on words 😂 Merry Christmas Sir. 🎄🎶

[@SirHairless]

Haha thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@sallypursell1284]

Avi is my favorite, this shows him off to perfection!

[@tor_sgith]

Great reaction as always! It is so enjoyable to listen to you picking up on all the little interesting nuances. If that's you done with Christmastonix for now I'd be really interested to hear you react to some of their original music in the New Year. Their most recent original album is The Lucky Ones (Deluxe) and they play around with layering and production, which makes it quite different. Or there is their self titled album from 2015, or tracks on PTX I, II, and III.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! Yes that's the last of Christmastonix for this year - thanks for the recommendations for 2024!

[@tor_sgith]

@@SirHairless Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@SirHairless]

You too! @@tor_sgith 🎄

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

PTX🔥🤘

[@torrilarsen6503]

Is this Grammy worthy? My humble opinion is yes. Without a doubt.

[@mirandafolland3440]

Another fantastic reaction and analysis. Thank you. After this one where you provided us with so much historical information on the music, and instruments, I couldn't help but imagine how wonderful it would be for us to see you react to their Evolution of Music performance. Have a great holiday season.

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! I'm hoping the Evolution of Music will come in the future at some point! Hope you have a great holiday season too 😀

[@billiemchone6683]

Wasn't that just AWESOME! Thank you for doing this one 😊

[@SirHairless]

It was. I'm listening to it on repeat as I type this comment. Must have hit 60+ plays now

[@michellejones4911]

Great explanations as usual. This is why I keep coming back!

[@SirHairless]

Appreciate you 🙏

[@kristipierce4735]

Hit comment early by mistake! Love this Grammy gem and your analysis wizardry 👏🏻😊. Thanks for all of the PTX joy and cheer you’ve spread with your reactions. I’m glad that PTX put an almost 180 spin on their interpretation of this classic song- makes it even more interesting and special. Please react to The Prayer next. Merry Mitch slap 👏🏻😂 Perfect❤️💚

[@cristarose503]

I love this so much. This piece was my introduction to ptx. What a introduction.

[@anchorskid]

I love Avi's note a your 3:51!

[@JacoFouche01]

Hey thanx for sharing these reaction videos i really enjoy watching them. I really just stumbled upon your channel and i am happy that i did. Merry christmas to you. Jaco from south africa

[@SirHairless]

Cheers Jaco, glad to hear it! Merry Christmas!

[@rondileem3111]

Long time PTX fan here. I love so much your so very interesting and thorough analyses of Pentatonix’s amazing arrangements! It makes me appreciate their musicianship even more than ever! Can’t wait for your next one!

[@SirHairless]

🙏

[@AprilG72271]

I've been waiting for this reaction . So happy you finally got to experience it. Love the interpretation and the glass instrument at the beginning. Very cool.

[@SirHairless]

🙏🙏

[@WedrownyGrajek]

I am getting used to how awesome your videos are. 😊 Keep up the good work. Cheers and Merry Christmas! 😁🎄

[@SirHairless]

Cheers and Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@АлександраБакульманова-у8п]

It's not often that you see such prepared, thoughtful and insightful musical reactions. Thank you!

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed

[@lynnie954]

Thanks!

[@SirHairless]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@terriepurkey708]

Another great reaction. I so enjoy your analysis and though I usually skip the piano breakdowns because it's a bit over my head, I do appreciate you pointing out specifics in harmonies or rhythms then replaying that portion in the song because it helps me know what to listen for. Have a terrific Christmas.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed and have a lovely Christmas too! P.S. on the skipping over the piano parts: in this particular case, I do mention that the piano here is more of a visual representation of how close the notes are to each other and how that makes the chords sound 'weird'! So hopefully it will make sense 🤞But, of course, no worries if not!

[@shelleyo]

What a Merry (Mitch slap) Christmas gift you’ve given us… I hope you’ve enjoyed it at least as much as we definitely have🎅 I’m happy you’re interested in the Evolution of mvs… they are masters of the mashup/transitions. I think Evolution of Music was their 1st, and maybe most difficult. There are Evolutions mostly in Avi era, but they still did a bit more in the Matt era… I get so excited looking forward to whatever you bring us for 2024! But ptx did do Auld Lang Syne as well as their own New Year’s Day… hint hint😉. Wishing you a joyous holiday and a peaceful new year ahead (filled with loads of music, and music education and appreciation to share 🌟🎹🎶). Thank you for what you do!

[@SirHairless]

Thank you!! I do plan on releasing an Auld Lang Syne reaction around New Year's but, full disclosure, it's not PTX! I'm also away over New Year so am very limited in time and the vids are already decided - if only we had unlimited time eh?!?! Hope you have a very Merry (Mitch slap) Christmas and end of year too 🙏

[@shelleyo]

@@SirHairless Re NYD by ptx, there’s always next year, eh? (MMS will be forever commemorated!) Safe travels for your holiday away!😊

[@TheDKLioness]

Excellent reaction. I love how you put it together, with a bit of history at the beginning (which I didn't know about, so I learned something) and then your detailed and knowledgable comments. It's fascinating. A brilliant end to the PTX Christmas run! I can't wait to see what you do next and if you'll make it to the Matt era in 2024. Before you reach that I will put in a vote for one of my early favourites: Say Something. Happy Holidays to you and your familiy and thanks for all the reactions.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks, as always! Just don't spend too much time listening to the glass armonica in case it makes you mad 😂 Yes, I'll definitely get to the Matt era in 2024. If I don't, you can come back to this comment 😅 Happy holidays to you and your family too!

[@Kateresa42]

Another to add to your PTX list, Jolene, with the incredible Dolly Parton.

[@audreywalker9025]

I think you would like to be in their studio when they were putting a song together. They memorize their specific parts and then join them. They are all musicians!

[@SirHairless]

It would be very cool to see!