For King and Country - Little Drummer Boy - Reaction - Blown...Away...

[@Thecincyclips]

Best Version of Little Drummer boy ever. These guys are great live!

[@SquawFox]

One of the best Contemporary Christian groups around!!! Joel & Luke Smallbone are two brothers from Australia and yes they are even better live... One of my favorites of theirs is "Fix My Eyes".

[@joannajohnson8210]

Their sister is also well-known in the Christian music scene, Rebecca St James.

[@Mark_E_M]

@@joannajohnson8210 She's their sister??? Didn't know that! COOL!!!

[@tbernardi]

I heard it an hour ago on TikTok and never heard it before. My favorite cover was Sound of Silence by Disturbed, but this was an amazing performance.

[@lsucook]

Live on CMA Country Christmas last year. Standing ovation

[@Caligrammi]

Heard a audience member lean over and tell the person sitting next to them “That was COOL”

[@SPK82]

The instrument that looks like an accordion is called a Harmonium. It is used quite often in Indian music. Love your reactions by the way!

[@larryshair]

Thanks SPK! Never heard of that instrument lol

[@kellyrogers4427]

Yes thank you! I’ve wondered what it was from the first time seeing the video

[@craigborgardt7684]

Our church Festival Choir performed this version this weekend and I think some of the older folks walked out a bit dazed. Strobe lights highlighted the drummers and the snap ending resulted in a stunned silence then huge applause.

[@kathydrennan3843]

I love the power (and variety) of drum parts, I love the bass, I love the addition of the xylophone adding a little Christmas to the song, and I love the abandon with which the singer dances on the stage with the tambourine. I think the “accordion” instrument is called a “shruti”.

[@jodybryant250]

I took my daughter a couple weeks ago to see them in concert because she has been wanting to see them. Let me tell you I was blown away. They put on a great concert. I was so surprised that a contemporary Christian band could put on a concert like that. This was the last song that they sang.

[@kamparker9726]

My favorite comment I heard from my Mom when we saw this performance, was that they took this song and raised it to epic levels.

[@wiscogladiatorgaming6930]

i Just saw For King And Country Little Drummer Boy live on Dec 11, 2021, There are no words at all that can describe it live!!! My second time seeing them live.

[@larryshair]

Nice! So jealous :)

[@WoobieHugs]

This is my favorite version of The Little Drummer Boy! It rocks my socks off, and all the percussion is just AWESOME! Great reaction! Really glad you reacted to this one! Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and may 2023 bring you health, prosperity and lots more reactions (of Home Free, preferably!) ! :D

[@elbatejeda5081]

Wow!! My favorite Christmas song just went wild!!!!! First time hearing this group. WOW absolutely beautiful!! Love this.

[@mjackson780]

I like this live version so much more than the official video of this song.

[@estills4768]

Same!

[@AbramScarbrough]

Same here! It’s on my Christmas playlist!

[@kathysav3219]

Exquisitely crafted - a full experience with an incredible musical arrangement, lighting, stage presence... It's got it all. Takes a child's carol into a full musical piece for adults too

[@nicholefrank1769]

I just went to their concert at Kingdom Bound at Darien Lake near Buffalo. They ended the concert with this song and it did NOT disappoint!!! Loved the entire concert.

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

Great reaction! Little Drummer Boy is my favorite Christmas song. The PTX version is my favorite version. Then, a few years later, this version came along. They are completely different, so I now have 2 favorite versions. For King & Country has some great songs, so after Christmas, maybe you can listen to more of their stuff. Their music is in the Contemporary Christian category, but they've had a couple songs go mainstream too.

[@beverlygiroux2824]

I enjoy this rendition SO much, I listen to it every day! I love your comments, I feel the same way you do……my absolute favorite!!!

[@beverlygiroux2824]

I have heard this song many, many times, BUT, never heard it done as beautifully, as this. Actually, it was never one of my favorites. ❤and,until this was done by these fella’s, I had never heard of them! Go to KZbin, and you can see what wonderful work they do. There are several times they have repeated this, one in particular, using a young lad, in a field, at the end, leaving his drum for Baby Jesus. Very moving. It’s fantastic! P.s. I am 79 years old, and you can’t imagine how I dance around to this song…….all for Baby Jesus. Hugs, Bev in Maine

[@christinawynia3843]

I love that you loved this so much! For King & Country are younger brothers to 90's Christian music pop star, Rebecca St. James. Back in the day, I attended a few of her concerts, and got to hang out a bit with the family afterwards. I knew them as Joel and Luke--they've grown up in and around the music stage, and certainly know how to put on a show! Their showmanship and energy are just amazing, not to mention they're great singers as well. Enjoying your reactions to some of my favorite bands: PTX , Home Free and FK&C. Can't wait to see what you react to next!

[@ms_mamasaurus]

This has been my favorite version (and only one I really listen to anymore) since I 1st geard it about 3 years ago. It was so cool to watch someone experience it for the 1st time.

[@brandonchandler9736]

We were at a concert and Luke almost lost his child....he found his child in the crib not breathing and the called the ambulance and his wife prayed over their child and brought them back to life

[@allisonbergeron1929]

For King and Country!!! They are my favorite!!!!!

[@larryshair]

Love them~

[@allisonbergeron1929]

@@larryshair 🙂

[@johnpike7570]

King and country are awesome. One of the renditions

[@Caligrammi]

They are so well known for this song it’s played at every one of their concerts Christmas or otherwise, December or June

[@Donnamg100]

It's amusing to watch you watching it and get all excited about the parts we all got excited about the first time we saw this video. I think it's been out at least 3 years but it's fun to look at it with new eyes with you!

[@VickieMeinen]

The first time I saw/heard for King and Country do this song was on CMA Country Christmas. It is still my favorite version (It is yet one more notch above this one) I wanted to say that your reaction and joy to this video gave me such JOY. These guys are great in all they do. And by the way that accordian looking instrument is a "harmonium". Google it, it's like a portable pump organ from churches of old.

[@that_averagetyp]

Found it, watched it, and I still want more... Loved the reaction again! 😁

[@larryshair]

lol, thanks!

[@I_like2rubikscube]

I have never heard of their rendition of this timeless classic. I LOVED IT!!! ❤❤❤❤ I will be adding this to my Christmas music list.

[@allfaithinjesus]

I was a drummer in band in school, so I’ve always loved the drums. Hearing this version of little drummer boy well it’s the ultimate version. It’s how the song should be done Thanks for sharing ❤😊WOW

[@larryshair]

Isn't it a cool song!

[@donnaj9769]

Check out their live performance of this for the CMA Country Christmas. It is an even more energetic performance than this one...as hard as that may be to believe! It’s my favorite! They get a well deserved standing ovation!

[@rebt6096]

Oh yes, you think you like this...get to the CMA performance video. Hmm hard to go more enthusiastic than you are, but you might dig up even a bit more watching CMA. Best version yet!

[@edithmaxim2041]

If i hadn't seen them on Nashville special I would of missed this GREAT song and this great group. I am hooked.

[@NathanWert]

We've seen for King & Country several times live and they are AMAZING!!!!

[@plaid11]

I heard this song when it first made its way onto KZbin about a decade ago. It has been a song I always have to listen to each and every year. It doesn’t have to be Christmas time but I do have to listen to it during the Christmas season. Little Drummer Boy has always been my favorite Christmas song since I can remember, so about 35 years

[@larryshair]

Me as well. When I was a kid, the Little Drummer Boy was among my most favorite Christmas song.

[@brendaglanzman2066]

I love that there's people put there as passionate about music as I am. I came across this song last Christmas.

[@sonjajelinski921]

Loved your reaction to this song.

[@Princess_karen]

Love these guys, they are wonderful

[@Bjk248]

These guys are brothers! Luke(tall) and Joel Smallbone. I’ve seen them 7 times and have tickets for the 8th! You MUST go see them live! Check out their tour! For King and Country!

[@kellyrogers4427]

They are going to be in my state December 2022, hoping to get to see them live!!!!

[@rebt6096]

Glorious - Live From Phoenix, For King and Country, I’m telling you 👍🏻 , the light show build and the pause will awe you like this Little Drummer Boy does. At least I hope so! I may have just found that person who can say “ohhh YES” like I do over the finer points of a song! I’m lovin’ it! Merry Christmas!

[@larryshair]

Merry Christmas to you as well! Thanks for your very kind words!

[@sharonspiller7427]

To answer your question about having heard this song before, no, I never had. Like you, I am a creature of musical habit. Since discovering the wonderful world of reaction videos, my musical horizons have expanded so much. It’s been a joyful experience! This was wonderful!!

[@hollykinslow5193]

I LOVE For King and Country. I saw them in concert last year. It was awesome!! They are two brothers of 7 kids from Austrailia. Their family is very much involved in production. Other brothers do video, produce, etc. The genre is Contemporary Christian, even though they do other covers as well. Their older sister is Rebecca St. James, the Christian Contemporary artist. They did a song with Dolly Parton. A song they wrote called "God Only Knows."

[@judiwinner4461]

So many comments that For King and Country are from Australia - Joel, Luke, their 5 brothers and sister and their parents came to America as very young children. They are U.S. citizens and live in Nashville, Tenn.

[@patriciajohnson9654]

Chris, your'e a real trip. Song was absolutely amazing. Thanks and blessings!

[@larryshair]

lol, thanks!

[@anitahall2618]

There is a full Christmas special floating around KZbin and this is their opening song. I was shocked what a way to make an entrance. Plus, I agree... This is exactly how I always thought little drummer boy should be. And your reaction was priceless on that first "drum"...

[@retroman252]

The whole video while you were reacting I was like “I know right!”

[@cottontopprintshop452]

I saw them Live in Ruston, LA! Talk about Energy! Three of the members are childhood friends from Ruston. The guitarist, Drummer in suspenders, and the guy on Xylophone. Everyone in the band play everything and run, jump and sing between instruments. It was amazing! Check any other, they're great! Fix my Eyes, Burn the Ships, O Come Emmanuel. Peace from LA, Cyndy

[@nikkibanning176]

Fantastic rendition of the song. Incredible musicianship. Totally new to me.

[@joshlinds]

I have for SURE heard this before and have experienced For King & Country live several times! They are a phenomenal Christian band with several albums of gorgeous and heartfelt music. The 2 main singers are brothers. Additionally, they are brothers of another famous Christian artist, Rebecca St. James. They have also collaborated with a number of big stars outside of Christian music, like Dolly Parton and Tori Kelly. The deepness of their music will definitely bring you much joy if you continue this journey

[@butterflymama0838]

This is my favorite Christmas song. I am a huge fan of For King and Country. This rendition of that song is so good!

[@yogaplacee2]

utterly amazing! Ive had tooth ache from hell this week, and my jingle jingle kinda got up and left but that sure bought it back with a bang!!! thank you for sharing

[@larryshair]

I'm so sorry to hear about your tooth. Amazing that such a small part of our body can make it seem that our whole body is in pain. "Toothfully", I'm "sore" you'll be "filled" with joy this season! You'll soon be "filling" much better soon! No "cap"!

[@yogaplacee2]

@@larryshair oh my goodness... hahahaa... not only are you a damn good reactionary of fabulous music, you are also a vast board of cheeeeeeese! so funny! And thank you!

[@cindybee9270]

I’ve heard many songs from For King and Country, but never paid attention to their version of Drummer Boy. Thanks for walking us through it!

[@geoffholmes3501]

Little drummer boys grown up big time!! Not a fan of the song but these guys make it awesome, there’s so much going on from all the different instruments to the vocals and the stage presence, absolutely cool. Love your enjoyment and reaction too

[@springrosenbaum3923]

My very favorite band ! Every song they perform is genius!!! You should react to more King and Country

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

This was awesome! I would never have heard it if it weren't for your video and your joy is infectious, great reaction!

[@shirleyallen6072]

Awesome, I’ve listen to K&C but First time hearing this version…thank you.

[@debbiemcguire2603]

Any song by for King and Country is wonderful

[@kimtalley4496]

Luke & Joel Smallbone. They are brothers they have a sister who is also a Christian artist Rebecca St. James. Love these guys! Such a good band.

[@christinanavarre8389]

Merry Christmas Man.. to you and your Loved Ones!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WATCHING YOU!!!!! My 1st time ever knowing of King and Country.So, You are not alone. Fanflippintastic!!!!

[@larryshair]

Thanks Christina!

[@ShannonLake-s1p]

I love this band… and this is my favorite version of The Little Drummer Boy, you really need to listen to the CMA Country Christmas Live version they did, the ending is even more phenomenal in that video

[@dorisartman]

For KING and Country is one of the best contemporary Christian groups ever! One of my favorites! Their whole Christmas performance in Phoenix was where this video was taken from. They have the hour long concert on YT. AMAZING! I'm so excited you picked this song to do a reaction for!

[@larryshair]

Thanks J&D!!!!

[@janbow5124]

What an amazing rendition of that song. I love it too.

[@darrenhokanson1232]

Saw them Friday - awesome part of concert! Heard this couple of years ago and felt this was best Little Drummer Boy that I had heard! Still do. Burn the Ship is another good song/video! Hope other reactors watch their video! Thanks for reacting!

[@larryshair]

Jealous!! That must have been awesome!

[@judiwinner4461]

The name of the accordion type organ that For King and Country uses is the "Concertina".

[@mrstlu4838]

Your reactions just creases me up! Great rendition, never heard them before, will check out more. Thanks for cheering up a lot of people with your infectious enthusiasm 🤗

[@phop4446]

Thank you for listening to this, great reaction! They have a lot of good Christian songs!!

[@cathymon7307]

Awesome, King and Country 🎉

[@katm4335]

For King & Country is the top Contemporary Christian group in the U.S. and beyond. If you like drums they are the band to listen too as most of their music is very drum heavy. They sing a lot of songs that cross over into mainstream pop, because they are really good at writing songs about Christ, without them having the feeling of it being shoved down your throat. Joel and Luke Smallbone are brothers and they are from Australia, but grew up most of their lives in the TN. So if you detect an accent or different pronunciation of a word, Joel (trench coat) and Luke are few that don't lose their accents when they sing. They are and awesome group, they are AMAZING live and have tons of songs out there that you'd probably enjoy very much. Enjoyed your reaction a lot.

[@debraalbright1235]

All of their music is elevated

[@kimberlyhughes5475]

I had not heard this (neither group nor arrangement) until now - and I've been around for awhile! Your reaction was great!

[@ashleyalexander5829]

My favorite version for 3 years now! I'm so glad people are finally reacting to it.

[@craigborgardt7684]

And the first time I heard it/saw it I was a bit put off. It grows on you....by the 3rd time I was sold and our Dir. of Music was bold enough to perform it at a church Christmas concert.

[@blairbarthels7200]

For King and County is actually a Christian pop band. I heard them play at Creationfest a few years back! "Fix My Eyes" was one of there early hits.

[@petrashappyplace]

This has been my favorite rendition for the past several years. I am so glad that you found it and enjoy it! I agree with other commentors that this is one of the BEST contemporary Christian groups! Thay have a great song that they did with Dolly Parton that I LOVE!!!

[@larryshair]

Nice!

[@ericpotter4657]

I found them for the 1st time 4 days ago. I was totally blown away by their performance. I viewed the performance for the CMA Christmas shown. It was a slightly more over the top than this one. I checked out some of their other videos. These boys are good and I will be listening to more of the songs

[@karend1577]

I have never heard this band and this specific song. I like it very much in that they take turns between fast/ slow pace.

[@shilohauraable]

They were just on The Chosen Christmas Special last Sunday night! They're awesome! 💖

[@larryshair]

The Chosen is so awesome! I love how they portray Jesus!

[@hessian1]

Ok sir this group is amazing !!! Well you would also like a group from the late 80’s early 90’s called Afro Celtic sound system !

[@Jsnake3333]

Amazing group I saw them live back in high school and I got tickets again coming up in the next few months. but the instrument that you called a xylophone is actually called a glockenspiel.

[@elbatejeda5081]

First time for me and love it!

[@paulclark1210]

I think I may have heard this last Christmas, but not sure, on to look at other reactions to this now! Thanks for a great reaction!

[@Quincysof]

I haven't heard this version of the little drummer boy before.The first time I heard them was the song they sing with Dolly Parton called "God Only Knows". You should check that out its an awesome song. Also there is another version of The Little Drummer Boy by Carrie Underwood and her son Isaiah(5 yrs old at the time that you might enjoy.🎄

[@susanmarks2382]

Brilliant version ❤

[@leamescher3535]

I am so ecstatic you covered them! I love the version from PTX (the arrangement and voices of course), but this live version performed by For King and Country is AMAZING. I wanted to get out of my seat I was so energized by them. Loved all the instruments on stage. I had a blast reacting along with you.

[@theresadeuschle8500]

Control, Amen, Shoulders, Burn the Ships, God Only Knows .... Oh heck! More "for King and Country!"

[@richardwilson5560]

My first time hearing this song. I follow 1 group, and think I have heard everything they have done. There are alot of individual songs that I listen to, but it is music. I just listen to radio or my little play list. Thanks for a great reaction. I appreciate your insights and enthusiasm in your reactions! 🤗😁😎

[@larryshair]

Thanks RW!!!

[@donnaq7626]

Best ever, bar none, chilling to the core. Watch their other versions with some of the kids

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

Love love love!!!❤️

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

I only heard this for the first time last night. I added several more of their songs onto my playlist. Thank you.

[@r0kus]

I think this was the *big drummer boys'* version. Loved it, and your reaction. I knew For God and Country was a group, but can't say I had heard anything by them before.

[@richtsje9961]

I love your reactions ! And no , I haven't heard them before , but deffenitely will look up more of them ( love the drums 😍) ! That's why I love about watching reactors , it's such an enrichment in discovering new music !

[@larryshair]

Nice!

[@Śħẽĩłã]

Great reaction!!!! This was amazing!!! I love For King and Country, but I’ve never heard this!!! You are not alone, haha. The song that brought me to them was The Proof of Your Love. I would recommend checking it out, if you have a few minutes to spare haha. It’s nothing like what we just saw, but it’s an amazing song, imo 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for this!!! 💞

[@heatherschroder68601]

Little Drummer Boy is my favorite Christmas song. Bob Seger's version was always my favorite. I still can't decide if this version beats it, since I heard it last year. This live version is the best from them, in my opinion.

[@heatherschroder68601]

I also wondered if the keyboard had a bagpipe button, because I too couldn't figure out what that instument was as well.

[@emelless5365]

Hi Chris.I loved it and I hadn't ever heard of this group.Also through you, I have been enjoying Pentatonix.thanks so much for your enthusiasm and knowledge.

[@uploadingjoy9120]

I've seen quite a few reactions to this song but this one was my favorite by far -- gonna hit subscribe now.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Joy! So glad you liked it! Welcome to the rabbit hole!

[@SigmaSeriesFan]

First time I heard this I had the same reaction you did. No there are a lot of people who don;t know this or ever heard of them. Most likely because they are a christian rock group. I ran across them on facebook and always loved the little drummer boy and was blown away b this version, PTX, love there version, but I love their version with the instruments.

[@brandonchandler9736]

These guys have been around for a long time

[@danielamsler8967]

This reaction earned you a like and a sub! I love For King and Country! Great reaction!

[@larryshair]

Thanks Daniel! This was an incredible performance. The only this missing was me in that audience!!!

[@deleahsmith916]

I'm so glad you went down this rabbit trail now you have to listen to oh come oh come Emmanuel and do you hear what I hear I hear bye for king and country. Also if you wanna just hear good music instrumental music try tran siberian orchestra, They are a rock orchestra.

[@Maple837]

I absolutely love them..!! Thanks for doing this 😊

[@larryshair]

Absolutely! I have to thank those that actually pointed them out to me. What a fantastic way to perform this song!

[@marcuswood5975]

By far it's the best version by far

[@Kazeemi2810]

They are a very creative and talented family. Check out Shoulders, Burn the Ships, Joy, anything by them really! Great Australian Christian lads 🐨🐨🐨

[@craigborgardt7684]

I love the reviewers anticipation, expertise and excitement as this song develops. Wow Factor off the charts. Adios Mannheim-Steamroller.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much for your comments!