First Time Hearing Pentatonix - Hallelujah (Reaction!)

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[@walkofnails2923]

It’s amazing what they can do with no instruments. They’re super talented

[@andreasmith6528]

The song was originally recorded by songwriter Leonard Cohen and has been covered by just about everyone. Love this one, and Jeff Buckley’s.

[@NetVoyer]

Rufus Wainright does a spectacular rendition as well.

[@dianeemanuel8541]

Don’t forget Brandi Carlisle’s version❤ of

[@PurpleCinnamon-Land-Of-Misfits]

Yes Jeff Buckley had an amazing version thats why it's tied up there with this cover and the original as my 3 way favorites❕❗

[@Joliie]

Going to a tribute concert for Cohen in the new year, looking forward to that one :)

[@dianeemanuel8541]

@@Joliie where is that being held?

[@topherberry1569]

Listen to their version of "The Prayer". It is so beautiful and powerful!

[@augustusgrim1446]

If you want to hear Kevin the chocolate brother sing, listen to "Mary did you know."

[@hapymom13]

And "Imagine" features his beautiful voice as well

[@Butterflyandhearts95]

Or check out Kevin Olusola’s KZbin channel. I love his mix of Marian Hill’s song Down. He really is a great singer and just so all around talented.

[@matthawkins8880]

The song is by Leonard Cohen.

[@dianesinnett4391]

Leonard Cohen wrote this song and sang it to

[@kerrythorn8575]

Beautiful version too, at least as good as Pentatonix if not better.

[@Meydoosa]

The eyes on the Mitch slap tell all. You tried to stay composed and did an excellent job. Don’t worry. His voice hit us all like this the first time we heard this song. Please do Mary Did You Know next!!

[@dawgeral333]

Check out Their "Little Drummer Boy". Amazing. Leonard Cohen wrote "Hallelujah" in the 1960s, I believe...so, yeah - it's a cover.

[@donnone7295]

Song was written by Leonard Cohen 40+ years ago. He also watched PTX'S Official version, as recorded here before he passed away. He said he had heard over 800 versions with different lyrics and this, Pentatonix was the Best.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Actually, that's a myth. People who were close to Leonard Cohen said that by the time Pentatonix released this Leonard Cohen was too sick to listen to covers of his songs. 😢 It's too bad; I'm sure he would have loved it if the timing had worked out. And Freddie Mercury would have loved what they did with "Bohemian Rhapsody," and John Lennon would have loved what they did with "Imagine." That's the bittersweet part of many of the songs Pentatonix covers - the people we'd most love to hear them are no longer around to do so.

[@Gwennedd]

I'm amazed that you've never heard this song before! A Canadian Jewish man, Leonard Cohen wrote it some 40+ years ago and it's been covered a LOT...including the movie Shrek.

[@cindyv1401]

ALWAYS CHILLS....when ever listening to Pentatonix 🤗❣️🤗

[@dmillerbaxil]

Love to see you "step out of your box". Keep up the good work young man!

[@stephanie3230]

Kevin, the beatboxer, actually has a higher singing voice. If you want to hear him sing, listen to Mary Did You Know, Imagine, Amazing Grace or Away In a Manger.

[@snapdragon8888]

You have to check out their version of Amazing Grace. It's a spiritual experience.

[@kazzakoala]

Scott was the man who sang first. Avi was second and he left due to personal reasons and now has gone solo. An amazing voice. Kirstin is their female singer. Mitch is the guy with the hat. When he hits his high notes it’s known as a ‘Mitch slap’. And lastly Kevin. Kevin does sing in some songs but he is the beat boxer making all the sounds. Incredible talent. They do have another singer now called Matt and you might be confusing him with Kevin. Overall the group are amazing. Their first song I saw them sing was The Little Drummer Boy. It’s worth reacting to.

[@jamesensley3906]

You're right that the beatboxer has a nice voice. However, he is a tenor. His singing voice is surprisingly high.

[@shon1303]

What is a tenor?

[@jamesensley3906]

@@shon1303 A tenor is a male with a high singing voice. As a bass is a male with a low singing voice.

[@timlenard1646]

you should check out their cover of "Sound Of Silence".. it is AMAZING...

[@Badger77722]

I think you may be confusing Kevin (beatboxer) with Matt Sallee, the bass you saw on their Sound of Silence video. While Kevin does sing in Hallelujah, its always in the background in the harmony for the first two verses, then he switches to beatboxing for Kirstie's verse and from there on. Matt replaced Avi Kaplan (2nd solo singer here), who left the group in 2017 and now has a rising solo career - if you like bass voices, give Avi's solo work a try!

[@KB-xp6dq]

I forced my 80+ year old (disabled- in a wheelchair) landlord to listen to this song last summer... and then she insisted that we see Pentatonix at the Hollywood Bowl a month later (which was quite the adventure because we live walking distance from Disneyland and getting from A to B - those two distances being a bunch - can be quite the adventure in SoCal). It required driving multiple freeways during rush hour, and then a shuttle bus because parking at the Hollywood Bowl is epically horrible. We had a ball! And then this year, she insisted that we see them again two months ago in Irvine. Way easier! Only 15 minutes away. If you get the chance to see them in person, DO IT!

[@hapymom13]

I drove my 13yo and my 74yo mom to Irvine from Santa Barbara for that show! It was amazing! I do want to catch them at the Hollywood Bowl one time

[@KB-xp6dq]

@@hapymom13 I loved both shows, but the one at the Bowl was "bigger." Look up the video of when Kevin did his cello part; it was EPIC.

[@hapymom13]

@@KB-xp6dq i'll find it, thanks! I really enjoyed his performance at the Irvine show so I can only imagine how epic it would be at the bowl!

[@professionalvampire1]

Next week will be my 5th time seeing them live (4th time VIP, 3rd time front row). Seeing them live is an awe-inspiring experience.

[@shivan1209]

I love this story!!

[@quixote6942]

The Chocolate Brother was the Boombox/Percussion for the Group. To Hear him Sing, Try Pentatonix singing Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Another GREAT Acapella group is "Home Free"... You should react to their version of the Eagles "Seven Bridges road"!

[@jamesream198]

Of the dozens of reactions I’ve watched on this song, Mitch stopping people in their tracks with his range and power still gives me the chills every single time!! Amazing

[@anitaphelps8715]

Came for the Mitch slap and wasn’t disappointed

[@loritoigo8020]

Avi Kaplan, the bearded guy, is so extremely talented as they all are. His bass tones are warm chocolate. He left the group and is now a solo artist. Please try some of his songs. They are deep and meaningful and very eclectic but always grabs you by the heart strings. Thanks😅

[@cindyv1401]

SHON Let's do the PENTATONIX songs 👇👇👇 The Prayer And Mary Did You Know ❣️❣️❣️

[@westridgerunner]

You should try their version of Oh Come All Ye Faithful…perfect choice for the season 😀

[@bryansmith1129]

They just dropped a new song a few days ago. A Kiss from a Rose. It's an incredible cover of a Seal's song from Batman forever.

[@riglodawnstar41]

Brother is the soul. He doesnt need a verse. He gets the whole song.

[@philipem1000]

They have like 6 Christmas Albums. Kevin the beat boxer is usually pretty busy with those beats but he does sing harmony when he can, it's just harder to notice. However he has an amazing high tenor voice and you can hear him sing in Mary, Did You Know, Imagine, Amazing Grace, and several others.

[@NotYourMomma]

Check out "Imagine" - Kevin gets his own verse there, he also sings in "Mary, did you know?" LOL, they hum better than some groups sing!

[@dalepettiner5036]

It is always interesting to see somebody get "Mitch-slapped". PTX is a great group, but my personal favorite is Home Free. You need to see/hear HF's version of "Do You Hear What I Hear". Another suggestion is "Mary, Did You Know" which is covered by both groups and I actually cannot pick a favorite between those two versions.

[@margretrosenberg420]

😂 Pentatonix has at least eight Christmas albums, maybe more (I was counting on my fingers). Their 2023 Christmas album is "Pentatonix: The Greatest Christmas Hits," and is largely songs from their previous Christmas albums because they're running out of Christmas songs they haven't already covered.

[@walkofnails2923]

You should check out Daft Punk (I think they won a Grammy for that one), Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and 90’s Dance Medley. So good!! The guy with the beard left the group eventually and they now have a bass singer named Matt who is really great too

[@myowndrum286]

You need a PO box!!! The writer of this song was Canadian Leonard Cohen. he passed a several years ago.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

You're in luck - about 2 weeks ago they dropped a new song, a cover of Seal's Kiss From A Rose, performed live at the vevo studios. Just amazing. And Kevin, the chocolate brother plays cello and has a brief, but flawless solo.

[@elainedavis9053]

your smile is me when I am listening to PTX!! Thanks so much for your reaction!

[@hapymom13]

Well this is just the beginning. And christmas is here so thats like 70% of their music catalogue. Looking forward to the reactions

[@lemonsterog]

First...thank you again for reacting to PTX! They're just amazing...period. Second...you're f'ing stunning, man. 😉

[@jodyalaniz]

Watch them perform this live! 🙌🏼 Also check out their version of Imagine. You’ll hear Kevin sing in that one.

[@marymcdaniel9014]

I had the privilege of seeing them in August!! It was a magical night....they are just as good live, if not better!!! Happy Holidays to you too!!

[@susanstein6604]

Yes, Pentatonix put this song on their Christmas album but it’s not a Christmas song. It’s not even a Christian song. Leonard Cohen is the songwriter and he’s Jewish. It’s about a disastrous and painful love affair which brought him to his knees saying Hallelujah. Kevin Olusolo is the beatboxer. He is a tenor. He doesn’t sing a solo on this song but does on other songs.

[@barryherbaut286]

Well said Susan, you are so right, this is from a story in the real Bible (Old Testament) Hallelujah I understand to mean, is, "Praise the Lord" and is nothing to do with either xtianity or the "New Testament

[@jimmyjames2755]

I am going to explode if one more person mistakes this for a religious song. The song uses biblical imagery to talk about bad sex in a failed relationship. Pentatonix's version is absolutely gorgeous and astounding, but it is not holiday music.

[@dawncurtis583]

True, it’s not a religious song but David did see Bathsheba bathing on the roof and Samson did lose his strength when Delilah cut his hair. That’s in the Bible.

[@GaryDennisMialocq]

Watch LUCY THOMAS' version. She was 16 at the time. Incredible.

[@michaelwalker5257]

The chills will become tears after a few listens and watches. Try can't hold us, daft punk, and havana. Ooh, in particular, are going to love these guys!

[@OutlanderAnatomy]

The base is sung by Avi, the guy with the beard and beanie. Kevin (love your chocolate brother reference 🔥) is a tenor. He is busy doing other stuff on this song like keeping the beat going. He does sing on a number of other covers. This song is a cover. Cohen, who wrote it, I think was the first to sing it.

[@LorraineMedina-h6p]

Please do anything, anything from Kaleo.. amazing group of artists

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

Home Free is an AMAZING Acapella group!! They do a cover to Boyz To Men End of the Road....a must !!

[@amyroberts9229]

Do some Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dark Necessities”. It funky and heavy on bass. Super good song.

[@danp.2510]

‘Mary did you know?’ Is a good Christmas song from them.

[@silverfiste]

While your listening to Leonard Cohen songs I recommend "If it be your Will" and "Everbody Knows" and "Tower of Song" all performed by Leonard Cohen, also "Tonight Will be Fine" performed by Teddy Thompson Leonard Cohen was an amazing writer

[@einahsirro1488]

When Mitch starts singing, all my little hairs go up, he is so good.

[@michellenovaksawin9544]

Watch Mary did you know or Amazing Grace and hear all of them sing

[@vincentscott3558]

Cohen's original is still the best, Buckley's version is 2nd placed, there are about 10 versions (Wainwright, Dylan, Diamond, Bennington, Cale (Shrek version),etc) that come in 3rd and Pentatonix is in this group.. Hallelujah is the 9th most covered song of all time.

[@TheTripledz]

This is a great version but I still prefer the Jeff Buckley version more..

[@TheTripledz]

This is a great version but I still prefer the Jeff Buckley version more..

[@margretrosenberg420]

Your chocolate brother is Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable), beatboxer extraordinaire, and I'm sorry, but no, Kevin doesn't have a deep voice. He's a tenor. The lowest I've ever heard him sing is in "Run To You," where he gets down to the very top of a baritone range. Kevin does occasionally solo; you can hear him in "Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone," "Imagine," and "Sing," and in "Run To You" Kevin's voice is an integral part of the glorious five part harmony. You can find Kevin's personal KZbin channel here: youtube.com/@kolusola I strongly recommend his KOver of Marian Hill's version of "Down": kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNmGRvaM1nhc0 Also, I think you'll like "The Kevin Show/Kevin's Fifth"; this is a live stream from a Pentatonix concert in Owensboro, Kentucky, Kevin's home town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epOmkqasmLOrbZo

[@ericgilbert8725]

Bon jovi's was much better. It captured the essence of what the song was about. Leonard Cohen said Bon Jovi's was one of his favorites

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Search Down by Keven Osulo however you spell his last name the chocolate brother. One of my favorite songs EVER

[@rodrigodioniziodantas5917]

Hey Shon, can you react to 😇Gabriel Henrique : Earth Song (Michael Jackson) ; O Holy Night ( Mariah Carey) You'll not regret at all! See you soon and God bless you🙏

[@laurajaramillo910]

Love your reactions! Cove to Seal’s Kiss From A Rose 🌹 just dropped and may be may new #1 favorite of theirs… please react to it!!

[@kristycameron9113]

Please react to linking park given up 17 second scream. Crawling and lost

[@shannonotoole3526]

Listen to the lyrics.. IT IS NOT A HOLIDAY SONG

[@emilysheldon3284]

I think you're confusing Matt and Kevin (two different black dudes lol) Matt is the new bass singer who you heard sing in The Sound of Silence Kevin is the beatboxer and you haven't heard him sing yet, but if you want to hear him sing I would recommend Amazing Grace or Imagine. Kevin also plays cello in some of their songs, some good ones for that are Radioactive and Say Something 😁

[@dfaldridge]

Love your review. You express your thoughts and feelings so well. If you want to see something really different by Pentatonix - try Daft Punk Medley

[@mytiggertat]

Aha is another PTX live song. You will experience the difference between Avi and Mitch's voices. I read somewhere Avi can blow speakers out with his extreme bass voice ... im sure Mitch can too. Kevin is not in this video, but is doing his wonderful beat boxing in the 2017 live version of Aha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4WVf6Bqm76gf5Ysi=I4d45lwWm5ajSM4r

[@df5199]

Recommend their new original video of Please Santa Please.

[@sfckrbec]

Brother didn't need his voice, his beat killed, without it this song would have been just bleh. There was no percussion, it was just him.

[@linda6987]

One of the best reactions! It is a cover of the original. EVERYTHING they do is amazing!!!! ♥️

[@reginairvine3919]

Hahaha when he said Kevin's got a deeper voice as well😂...naw my dude he has an extremely high singing voice. The only two that can go in the baritone/ bass register is Scott (blonde 1st to sing) and Avi (bass...very low bass 2nd to sing)

[@sandyleewhite]

There is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift! *IMO, no other group, can build up a song, like Pentatonix* They are masters at pulling on our emotions!!! 💗💗💗 *They are individually so talented, however, when put together, it is truly magical* 💗💗 💗 They definitely have some wonderful Christmas music, however, they also cross many genres, and are just as amazing!!! If you want more songs with Kevin or the newest member Matt sing, check out Amazing Grace, Mary did you know, Evolution of Michael Jackson, & one of my favorites, Sound of Silence!

[@thechomiji]

Kevin the Beatboxer (also the cellist) sings tenor, actually - high rather than low. Highly recommend Mary Did You Know, one of their most famous Christmas songs, where Kevin gets a solo near the end. The thing is, everyone else in the group can sing - but only Kev can really beatbox. Still, he does get solos sometimes.

[@dlarp_6528]

Your reactions are the best!! Your energy and positivity is Fire 🔥 !

[@stephvanoo1591]

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[@HelynnHeels]

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[@Hope...M]

I've never heard the black dude. Does he not sing or why was he the only one left out? I'm actually asking for real does he sing solos with this group?

[@TNgirl546]

Jeff Buckley has the best version in my opinion You should watch his video singing this song Penatonix kills it though - nothing like them

[@megan722]

Please check out Pentatonix Evolution of Rihanna! It’s one of my favorites for sure

[@sukioki6983]

"Mary Did you Know" is a absolute must listen. Gives you chills and even tears

[@TenCapQuesada]

Love how we're getting a new crop of reactors to this as a run-up to Christmas. More please!

[@laurasmith2522]

Theyre amazing and as you say ypur choc brother has an Amazing voice Even withput his own verse in this song he does have several songs he sings in and his own ch where you will be mind blown by his talent. By the By his name is Kevin

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Christmas, "Siberian orchestra " next

[@emdet2234]

Kevin has a solo in “Imagine” if you want to hear him sing. Great reaction!

[@LadyGator1983]

You’re correct, this is a cover, a very good cover. I believe Pentatonics do all covers. If I’m wrong, please say so. These guys are very talented for sure!

[@hapymom13]

They actually have quite a few originals. "Sing" and "Coffee in Bed" are my favorite originals. Also check out "Lucky Ones". Scott also writes his own solo music (check out "Mars") and Avi is enjoying quite a solo career with his originals (recommend "Change on the Rise" and "Healing"

[@Meydoosa]

You’re wrong. They have some original stuff and they don’t do covers…they do upgrades.

[@LadyGator1983]

@@hapymom13 Thank you for the information!

[@hapymom13]

Always! Hope you enjoy some of those!

[@hapymom13]

Always! Hope you enjoy some of those!

[@ceci8556]

It's one thing to be able to hit those high notes, but to do it without straining, effortlessly, that's a whole 'nother thing.

[@davidmoss2548]

K D Laing first, this second then Jon Bon Jovi third.

[@PCFixer]

If you think Kirsten is killing it... wait until you hear Mitch!

[@flutesong5527]

Yes, this is a cover amongst a million other covers of this song.

[@Twins1964]

Try Mary did you know by Pentatonix

[@bobguitarlearner8007]

Try KD Laing's version of this song

[@angelskunk2206]

This is a Leonard Cohen song. I believe he wrote it in the sixties.

[@wandalewis5097]

Just Beautiful. Matt is Awesome

[@carolmeunier2863]

So glad you checked this out!

[@helena-mariecarroll2875]

Love from Ireland ❤❤ love this song ❤❤

[@vickimcgrew9107]

love you brother god bless

[@ambercimburek6872]

check our Ren any music

[@robladwig4561]

I never want there songs to end!!

[@christinetracy4]

I still get goose bumps !

[@bjmauk5241]

My eyes tear up every time

[@coltontilney]

Mary did you know 🎶🎧

[@chrissyclifton6324]

Ateez halazia please

[@lisawest7002]

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