Danielle Marie Reacts to Pentatonix-"The Prayer"

[@daniellemariesings]

I'm so excited!!! Also I totally call Kirstin Kristen the whole time 😰 So sorry!!

[@dalemaddened780]

Saw this AFTER my comment. Haha glad you already knew. :)

[@deanmarion5477]

Please respond: Long ago I actually see Scott Hyoing in Time Square In New York. I am actually seeing Home Free in concert at August 18 in southshore in this year.

[@zurbehringer4735]

Aye! I know this video is not about Gigi Delana it's just that you mentioned you want to hear her sing " i wanna dance with somebody" here is the link at 8:40min. You dont need to do the reaction video because the video is like 13min. Just watch her sing a dance music (your song in mind for her to sing, by whitney houston ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp7Namitlst4mJo

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

On a good day, I know better than to comment about mispronounced names but I did want to check to see others chime in. Glad you nipped it in the bud. Also, amazing reaction.

[@sean1849]

Some of these people will come for you and your first born if you make any name mistakes.

[@rmac1042]

Don’t forget that Mitch is an authentic countertenor! Those high tessitura lines are a piece of cake for him! Kirstie (rhymes with Thirs-ty, by the way), is fire on this! The Aeolian cadence at the end is what got this old composer-pianist off guard... sooo beautiful!

[@suziballinger4230]

They should win a Grammy for this.

[@sandyleewhite]

💕💙🎶🎵🎶**IF THERE IS MUSIC IN HEAVEN, IT WOULD SOUND LIKE PENTATONIX** 🎶🎵🎶💙💕

[@michaelbellizzi2870]

💯 Amen !!!

[@danielcarter837]

Their attention to detail, every note, every sound, volume, and even silence just separates them from every other artist.

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

Danielle, I appreciate your knowledge. I L-O-V-E your joy. Thank you

[@makchris7746]

They did layered themselves that’s why it’s so much fuller in the arrangement. Most of their pieces don’t layer much, but tbh I’m happy they do in this one. The rich and full sound makes this song one of my favourite one from them

[@pjschmid2251]

Bit of clarification; in this recording they are definitely layered in that they are each singing different parts for the backing track versus the foreground track. But many of their other recordings they still layer but not in the same way. Backing tracks will have them singing multiple takes of the same part and bringing them together to add fullness to that backing track. People that swear that they don’t do this because it’s somehow against the rules of a cappella or whatever the heck they think although they don’t need to think this way. They are an a cappella group but they’re also a pop group and that’s how pop music is recorded.

[@makchris7746]

@@pjschmid2251 yeah I’ve seen some stuffs from their audio engineer Ed Boyer who claimed they’ll do at least 2 good takes for each BGV in order to pan them left & right for a stereo image. And the one thing I like about this song specifically is how they layered a different version of themselves not just in the stereo image, but also in the arrangement. As a result there’re probably 7 or 8 “voices” in this arrangement, which differ from what they used to do most of the time with just 5 “voices”.

[@chuckt8457]

They layer and mix a lot more than you think.

[@dwfarr]

Loved the reaction. Recommend their Amazing Grace. Subscribed for more Pentatonix and a cappella.

[@rev.diannedugan4897]

Love the way you focused on the background, voices and how they support and enhance the richness of the sound.

[@sheilad5321]

Thanks for reacting to this and bringing the excitement. It is magical, and if you want to see more of how they did it, there's a behind the scenes video for this song, but there's also The Recording of Evergreen that shows their own delight when this all comes together. They get chills themselves and it's really inspirational. Thanks again.

[@alan-freeman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eThH6BoLZ_p9E for the recording of Evergreen.

[@robertorossi7695]

Since following your channel I have learned to listen to all the choirs in the background.Thank you

[@Trouble405]

I disagree that Mitch sings in Falsetto - He is a superb Countertenor. He has way more control than one singing falsetto.

[@jcs1025]

Their arrangements are just masterful,and they swung for the fences with this one. If you want a simple, pure recent a cappella arrangement, listen to a live version of them singing ‘I Just Called to Say I love You’ or ‘My Heart With You’.

[@Badger77722]

Both great suggestions! My Heart With You from the Christmas Under the Stars show is just gorgeous, and really gives you a close-up view of them just listening to each other as they sing.

[@christophercobb6352]

My Heart With You is the new Run To You. Luciuos five part harmony.

[@PTXWeeklyNewsPWN]

Love this reaction! Thank you so much! They have released a ton of new songs and albums in the last few years, so lots of catching up to do! Can't wait!

[@kennethvanwetering692]

"Joyful, Joyful" will absolutely blow you away !!

[@lorlorjb]

The best way to describe Pentatonix is not just an acapella group . . . They are a VOCAL SYMPHONY! I have never heard any acapella group vocalize the background music as if it were a symphony background.

[@francescocatalano2104]

Absolute perfection..just no way can Pentatonix can be outsone! Beautiful, talented, brains, and creativity..UNBELIEVABLE talent..as are tou, Danielle!!

[@ChechoBenavides]

That was beautiful, I didn't know about them, but I definitely want to listen more. Blessings 🙌🏽

[@jpchan23]

The 90s dance medley is a lot of fun. PTX kills it.

[@alan-freeman]

There is also a Side-by-Side of the 90's Dance Medley where you have PTX on the left of screen/sound and the original artists on the right of screen/sound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2e6gK2Qnt19psU

[@terriepurkey708]

Yes, they have more layering than usual, but In Making of Evergreen, they mention they didn't have time to hire a choir for the background so they did the choir themselves and joked that they'd never have to hire a choir again! :) This gives me such shivers EVERY single time. So gorgeous.

[@keithjohnson3199]

Sounded EXACTLY like this live in concert!!! Stunning!

[@vmcgriff]

Loved your reaction!! They leave me speechless too - every single time! I was a choir nerd as well and Pentatonix gives me all the feels with their amazing voices, beautiful harmonies and awesome arrangements. I will keep watching ♥️

[@tammyree6200]

I LOVED this reaction! I watched you feel everything I feel every time I listen to them.... especially Mitch's incredible vocal acrobatics!! Thank you, thank you! ♥️

[@adellhollingsworth2956]

I don't subscribe to many channels on KZbin but I definitely subscribed to yours. I love your insight and joy. The happiness on your face shows thru your smile and I promise it's a smile that can light up a room. Keep up with the great reactions. I'm a fan on day 1

[@AlphaSpaz]

Great reaction. It seems like this song in particular brings out the most joyous awe in hearing what they’re doing. It’s wonderful to watch.

[@BrettWeiss]

I don't think that Mitch is singing in falsetto--that's just his normal singing voice. His range is incredible.

[@VigilanteVegan]

It’s normal up until “Let this be our prayer” which is falsetto. And then “…our way,” “Lead us to a place…”.

[@dbean5174]

@@VigilanteVeganI’d say more head dominant mix but when he says “place” in “lead us to a place,” that’s definitely falsetto.

[@brooklynguy4331]

A lot times, when listening to them and getting lost in their music, it’s easy to forget there are no instruments. Not concentrating on that, just totally Immersed in the song. 🎶 - BG

[@chriswilcox9680]

Great reaction, and I can see that Pentatonix brings you joy, which is awesome. I'm interested to know why you believe Mitch is in his falsetto. He's a natural countertenor. When he wants a softer sound he will mix in more head voice for the airiness, but in a lot of that song he's not in falsetto, just doing countertenor things. If you're going to do more Pentatonix, I would suggest you consider My Heart with You. Just pure a capella goodness.

[@JEBPsych]

Hi! I believe she's referring to the beginning of the song when Mitch is most definitely in a breathy falsetto. He never ceases to amaze me with that vocal control. All 5 of them are amazing. It's definitely worth checking out with good headphones if you haven't already done so. ♡

[@david.brackett]

yeah i was wondering the same. his belts there are definitely chest connected.

[@fozthesenpai]

No not one bit of the song is mitch actually in his falsetto tune of his voice here before the actual arrangement he and the rest of the group were going through who sings the lead and so fourth and mitch brought up to the rest of the group saying “hey should I be in my falsetto, or mix” and the group voted and mix was the right call for the song cus it’s clear that he isn’t his falsetto yet but if ur referring Kirstie and mitch being in the same octave and tone they’re actually not both are extremely talented obvi but mitch actually can go up to 8 octaves so believing he has 8 octaves isn’t a far stretch at all and plus he also has 2 tones which brights up his horizon of different playable techniques he could use/do with his voice I won’t use big words to fully best describe the surreal tactic they both go through to and the amount of pinging through themselves takes the ideal amount of time but mitch was gifted with that voice ever seen he was born and furthermore I believe what we see in mitch is one of a kind he is not only the highest male hint hint (countertenor) - being the highest male ever but he can sing higher then most females if not all plus let’s not add that him and ariana share the same volume and range/texture of their whistle notes but if mitch wasn’t doing whistle notes he outright sings higher/softer then any singer in the world mentioning only females cus never seen a male that have this soft of a voice and I mean just listen to it and it will speak for u the words don’t mean anything just hear him sing and when he opens his mouth it’s like he’s inhabitant a female’s body in a male body he has all the characteristics of a female inside a males body and most if not all females can’t sing higher than him which is the crazy part and all the women are exceptional at their craft and the high notes they hit which blows the roof off places and such but still take into account mitch - male, soft lineage voice w thin texture, countertenor, it saids his range is 6 octaves and 1 tone but it’s obvious that is wrong (8 octaves and 2 tones), range+space, he doesn’t even need to try in order to reach/belt up there most women can’t belt that high and what he’s able to do is a work of art at its finest, feels like he has a echo in his voice w out the affects and all but clearly he don’t need affects none of them do hense why u have kevin and now the newcomer matt who has been there for bout 2 yrs now maybe 3 and they are ur instruments and let’s not brag but matts bass tho he can sound like instruments as well like what????? This group is insanely captivated in so many levels it’s a breath of fresh air to hear them and if mitch can reach 9 octaves and perhaps even try for 3 tones then it wouldn’t surprise me at all and he would be the 1st person in that area + he’s a male so bonus there’s only 1 other person with 8 octaves and 2 tones w him its someone from the late 70s I believe but yea she’s def on mitchs level and both are well versatile and well placed.

[@vidsorama2]

Thank you for the great, informative, heartfelt reaction to this incredibly beautiful Pentatonix video. I enjoyed it. They are amazing. More Pentatonix reactions soon please.

[@user-onlyGodknows]

Mad world (pure vocals)

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Wonderful reaction! I hope to see more reactions to them, either songs you've not heard, or maybe live performances of songs you know!

[@christophercobb6352]

During covid, they released the "At Home" album - which was recorded, well, at home. Then they released an album of originals "The Lucky Ones." Finally, they released their latest Christmas album "Evergreen." I would not mind at all a reaction to each of the songs on each of b these albums.

[@alynkuster5138]

Saw a interview with Ben Bram that said layering is in their future. I think this is layered. BUT, it is just as fantastic live without layering. I was fortunate enough to be there.

[@drewcomparato111]

I'm pretty sure they did some layering with the backgrounds for this song in particular

[@duaneedwards4189]

Great reaction! You were so excited. More Pentatonix please.

[@Nunyabizness_]

I have listened to this song so many times today and, I still tear up. Its amazing!!

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Dont ever apologize to us, darlin'. Your facial expressions and vocal knowledge are worth waiting for.the ✝️🎵🙏🏾

[@rafaelfranco7387]

Wow. This song and the arrangement have such an emotional impact!

[@pattiemartin9253]

Perfect and Shallow

[@RussellJones-e9c]

Fantastic reaction. Thanks.

[@kathleenmckenna8578]

Makes me cry! Talk about talent!!!!

[@beatrixmahlknecht2817]

I think you would enjoy the recording of evergreen, gives you a good inside look how the arrange the songs🙂

[@LeskeyC001]

Loved your reaction to this masterpiece. Hope it won’t be long before you do PTX again. I’ll be waiting.

[@katechristner5239]

Thank you for the reminder to get my headphones.

[@williamroop451]

While this song was written as a duet for 2 beautiful voices, it is AMAZING in a choir of 8 to 110 voices, like Pentatonix just did it .. Amazing Grace is more glorious greatness by them.

[@pjb3583]

Wow, what a good and so very heartfelt reaction. At one point I thought you were going to bust out crying, and I would have kept you company. I found, or was reintroduced to, PTX mid-pandemic, and they have provided so much enjoyment, along with their Superfruit and Messer side projects. I’m subscribing in the hope you will follow with more from them. Peace from Ohio …

[@dannylast8707]

they truly are magic...

[@rockysmith4257]

You have an incredibly well trained ear and are and outstanding communicator of what we are experiencing as we listen to this incredible group together.

[@stefparthemore1562]

You should hear this in person! My daughter and I saw them in December in Hershey, PA. Just amazing!

[@Warrior-J316]

I really enjoy your wonderful depth of knowledge and sublime breakdowns. Love from Tennessee!

[@marielannebarreta7821]

Hello Ms. Danielle, I just want to say I'm very thankful to you 'cuz The first time that I started watching your reactions on vids I've learned a lot. Thank You! 😊 have a nice day ❤

[@packerkats7578]

Loved your reaction! I don’t know about anyone else, but I’d totally watch you react to PTX songs you’ve already heard. Please do more!

[@dwightyoung8878]

I read that often the individuals record their individual parts in different locations & send their recordings in to be mixed into a master recording.

[@dalemaddened780]

Great reaction! Excited for you to be reacting to them. They definitely do layer their vocals in these recordings (especially the more recent ones). They also perform most/all of the songs live, but you will notice the layering is not there. Also, I am sure you will get comments about Kirstin's name. It is pronounced "kur-sten". She also goes by "Kirstie" which rhymes with "thirsty". :) Thanks for the fun!!

[@dalemaddened780]

Just noticed I missed your comment where you corrected yourself about the name. :)

[@reverendphillipwaselik7467]

Scott and KIRSTI KILLS IT. THE ITALIAN AND HER COUNTER IS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE.

[@myroselle6987]

I love that they did “A world where pain and sorrow will be ended and every heart that’s broken will be mended…..” in English. I’ve seen a couple of other versions in English but usually it’s in Italian. That’s beautiful but those particular words are important to me and I love that I can understand them in English……. Very nice reaction…

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Tears of joy.

[@kathyhand5219]

I haven't listened to all their songs, but so far, this song is still my favorite. Mitch outdid himself on this one. I'm a 62 year old grandma and I am totally in love with Mitch! He has the best voice ever. There is no one close to being comparable to him.

[@tammielongino7485]

THAT IS WHY THEY ARE THE BEST A CAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎 😁🎵❤

[@robertgrinslade6264]

You don't just hear these folks. You EXPERIENCE these folks. Their renditions invade your very pores and work into your soul causing goose-bumps and chicken skin six ways to Sunday. There is no word or adjective, in any language on earth, or maybe the universe, that can contain how good they sound. We may have to make up a new word to do that. Really enjoyed this one...

[@debbierhodes4479]

There is an awesome live version of this out there. It is not quite as produced as this but soooo good! I like their lives better most of the time. Proves how great they truly are!

[@marymichaels9187]

They should close each and every show with this song.

[@Karen-Campos]

Fantastic reaction Danielle! Amazing Grace is equally stunning!

[@traceymcgee261]

I love how you love them! And listen to all the nuances in the background. Each of their voices is so special and they have such amazing ranges! It’s a pleasure watching you watch them. 💖 Glad I found your channel!

[@MsRegi64]

Coffee in Bed is an original and one of my favorites.

[@azekel7687]

The Kirstin and Mitch part, I don't think Mitch was singing in Falsetto there, in the Live Version of this rendition, Mitch sang it in full voice and it sounded the same as this version. Not to mention in other songs Mitch would sing in a similar range in full on chest voice.

[@Gwennedd]

Neither do I think Mitch was in falsetto. His falsetto is much higher than what his notes were in this video. He is singing in his head voice, though.

[@david.brackett]

@@Gwennedd yeah. it is likely a high chest-connected mix. more so on the chesty side because it has a full voice sound.

[@harrypatter6998]

Hi coach! Feels great to be back! I've missed your videos so much. ❤️🙏 #subscriptionsquad

[@merlinathrawes746]

The first time I ever heard this song was from a clip of Britain's Got Talent from 2012 auditions. It was sung by Charlotte & Jonathon. Truly fantastic, take time to listen to it.

[@daviddavison3970]

Beautiful reaction and beautiful song

[@jeffgoldman1479]

I have looked at the comments, and they are all about the music, which is great because PTX is truly magnificent, BUT! We are supposed to be listening and watching your reaction to the song. Well, I have to say that your reactions to the music is incomparable. It is such a joy to experience a song with you. Your passion for music is so contagious. When you get goose bumps we, your audience experience them with you. MORE, MORE, MORE!!!

[@margretrosenberg420]

Scott is the one they all say is most likely to forget the words, so *of course* they give him the part that's in Italian, and then he totally nails it. 😂

[@tersommers]

So many live performances to get to! Their lives are so impressive! Hope to see more PTX on your channel! Thank you!

[@kenhall5551]

You knocked it out of the park, Danielle

[@claycastile3135]

You are so much fun to watch. Love your reaction!

[@urbanphoenix4599]

That aeolian cadence makes me in breathe sob EVERY TIME

[@MrTwistedFrenzy]

This was 👍You should definitely check out their 90s dance medley if you haven't already. Also can you please react to Voctave's "Prince of Egypt medley"? I swear it just angelic to listen to.

[@elizabethfelet4743]

subbed for your analysis and for your promise to review more PTX!

[@gobsmacked230]

Magical...thanks for that...

[@heinleinreader]

Mitch is in countertenor, not falsetto. I really think that, given the ease with which he does this, he could reach coloratura soprano if he wanted. Kirsten has wonderful whistletones, and I absolutely love it when she goes into belt. Scott is also capable of doing a wonderful belt when he chooses. He has, though, a more bluesy flavor to his runs. Kevin may be the most versatile in the group. His range runs throughout the tenors and into a falsetto that resides in countertenor. He is also a quality, symphonic caliber cellist and sax player that can also play keyboards. He also has perfect pitch. Matt can run everything from maybe a B2 up to solidly into the tenors. They all have ranges of around 5 octaves, give or take.

[@jeangoodwin1856]

Just subbed to your channel. I love Pentatonix so much and really enjoyed your comments and your enthusiasm. I can’t wait to hear mote PTX from you 💕

[@srslyboomer]

A little late to this party (which I guess is fair, since you're 2 yrs late to recent PTX< right? right?!?) ANYway - reactions like yours, are what hooked me on reaction videos in the first place. You know your subject, and you're passionate about it, and you're excited about the piece, and I learned more from you about why this piece is so...cool. Thanks so much for sharing your passion and joy, with all of us randos out here on the internet! Looking forward to you catching up with the rest of us pentaholics :)

[@bobs8206]

not really a falsetto, it's within the counter tenor range. each note fully supported

[@tjw1780]

If you ever get the chance to hear them live. You would true understand yes. That good

[@saritobarim31]

i personally love the visual bait and switch when Kirstin goes behind the tree but Mitch comes out and begins the song.

[@leetiner9648]

Out of all the reactions I've watched, yours is by far the best. I'm not an emotional man, but I feel music like you do. Maybe it's my therapy, because I keep everything in, but certain songs, release it all. Anyway, I just loved your genuine reaction and the way you really felt the song in all its aspects. Subscribed based on this first reaction I've seen from your channel.💯

[@randykovack4472]

This is so beautiful

[@Wiley_Coyote]

They do layer, but it depends on the song. Also, they have to be able to do an alternate arrangement for live, so there's always a version where they don't.

[@pjsopinion8028]

Really enjoyed your reaction! Blessings to you. 🙏🏼

[@jodybell7039]

Love your incite on the back ground vocals.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Please watch Pentatonix “The behind the scenes of The Prayer.

[@creationsbychancecan]

I think this is the best video they have ever done. I hope you also react to their version of sound of silence.

[@shilohauraable]

One of those last high notes is Kevin! Like a crystal bell! 💖

[@planelvr07]

I know you know just how phenomenal their voices are. They've only gotten so much better as they've matured. Please review more of their songs! Aha! Singapore at the Star Vista is a good place to start.

[@raymondblanton9749]

Yes. Trying to come up with words to describe how good this group is can make you realized just how limited a thesaurus is. Very nice reaction. You got my like and sub. Take care all.

[@ruth2141]

I'm pretty sure there is some layering in this studio recording, in the middle after they all come in. But there are live recordings of this and it sounds almost identical.

[@Froggyh63]

Great reaction! This song and their version of Amazing Grace are 2 of their best IMHO.

[@martydavis547]

Awesome reaction!

[@TornetSvensson]

I like your reaction and Pentatonix ❤️

[@michaelengel3265]

When this song was released it was too late for last years Grammys and I think they deserve one for this....hopefully PTX will be given the Grammy in next years show....

[@stankwasny56]

Hi Danielle ! I always enjoy your reactions. You are so sweet ! Just like our Kirstie ! If you want to see PTX's first video where they look like teenagers, it's "Somebody that I used to know" by Gotie, They were so good even back then , about 11-12 years ago. Thanks !