PENTATONIX Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) | Vocal Coach Reacts (&Analysis) | Jennifer Glatzhofer

[@melissacoviello2886]

I knew you were going to lose it when Kevin sang. It’s such a powerful moment. I am soooo excited for the week of Pentatonix. I get to see them in concert on Thursday so it’s the perfect week for me. My first time ever seeing them live.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Oh wow!! Exciting 😁

[@Matriarch456]

you are such a lucky one have fun !!

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

We ALL knew she was going to lose it when Kevin sang! :)

[@dren608]

You'll love them, Saw them in 2019 with wife and my Daughter - my daughter's first concert!

[@roslynhill5514]

I bought my tickets yesterday to see them in December! I’m sooo excited!!

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

Only PTX can sound like they "went" acapella while singing acapella. Breathtaking!

[@traceyanderson7489]

Yes!

[@tiffanytosh1569]

The ‘hum’ at the beginning is a nod to the drone sound of bagpipes, which are often used in this song, and it was done by Kirstie and Kevin.

[@danielcarter837]

Kirstie leading the Wall of Sound and when you just can't take it anymore they drop Kevin in for the kill shot. Just emotional. The first time I heard this the tears just started when I heard Kevin come in. Maybe it was just because it was in the Covid year of 2020. Should have been nominated for a Grammy.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Yes yes yes agree

[@davidh.4649]

Jennifer! A great start to a Pentatonix week! Just love some of the chord progressions they throw in which keeps it interesting. And that famous Pentatonix "wall of sound" that hits you late in the song before they let you down easy at the end. 😲 Just beautiful setting too. Can't wait for tomorrow already! Great reaction and analysis as always! 😊 Thank you so much for what you do!

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you so much! And yes, stunning 😁

[@Badger77722]

Always love to hear your analysis, even though I'm not a singer and much of it goes over my head. But your ability to explain it all just makes me even more impressed with how the singers of Pentatonix use all of these little tricks and methods to give us these gorgeous songs. And your reaction to Kevin's singing was glorious! Surprised and shocked and pleased, all at the same time!

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ahaha thank you! Yeah stunning 😁

[@LeskeyC001]

That’s a KO by Kevin!

[@franciscojavierp.7162]

Pentatonix is always a secure bet

[@kellyjene77]

Kirstin's vibrato when she first comes in, almost sounds like Dolly Parton. It's gorgeous!

[@mswitch936]

This is probably my favorite song for Kevin, Matt, and Mitch. Kevin and his high tenor is amazing. Matts warm baritone. And Mitch with the baritone/tenor, we rarely get to hear him sing lower in his range. Love it!

[@dougbowers4415]

I enjoy how the hand claps by Kevin liberally utilize reverb in the studio that emulates the acoustics of the chapel where the video was recorded. The chapel is stone at the bottom and nearly all glass above that creating a very live sound. I’ve attended a wedding in that chapel and recognized the acoustics even though the audio wasn’t recorded there. The venue is the Wayfarer’s Chapel. It’s located on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California.

[@c.k5723]

South African greetings to everyone. Good morning. This song of Pentatonix reaches a level that can't be explained in words. Beyond beautiful ❤️

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Hi South Africa. Lucky enough to,have visited. Beautiful Country

[@lengould9262]

I love how Kirstie and Kevin do the opening verse as the drone pipes on a bagpipe while the others sing the chanter. Beautiful how their outstanding skill has them constantly flirting with "muddying up" the sound but their control and disciplined arranging never quite allows it to happen.

[@carladewitt1947]

Excellent analysis as always. Just a couple little things I love about this PTX cover, first Kirsten and Kevin holding that note at the beginning that is so reminiscent of bagpipes, and secondly, Mitch's angel wings, visible when they walk into the church. Very much looking forward to the rest of PTX week. 😍😁

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Oh lovely! Thanks!

[@seannovack3834]

Carla, thank you for bringing that up. That "bagpipe drone" sound is precisely what the group was trying to achieve.

[@bobwallace3295]

Pentatonix is the group that rekindled my interest in acapella ... before I became a "Home Fry" 🙂... they truly get better every year. Looking forward to the rest of the week, Jen ... thanks for this special treat!

[@garrywood5015]

Another superb reaction from you, Jennifer! I must admit that perhaps my favourite part of your reactions is watching your facial expressions as you demonstrate that you are absolutely enjoying what you are listening to and analyzing for us! And of course I appreciate all of the little technical details that you pick out and explain to us. Keep up the great work, and I am looking forward to 'Pentatonix week'! Thanks again for a great reaction!! 🇨🇦

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ahaha thank you😁

[@thechomiji]

I believe that here, in the first part of her solo, Kirstin is consciously echoing the technique of country singers like Dolly Parton! Then she breaks open into her more usual Broadway-style belt on "...mine!"

[@AngieCHolland]

One of my favorites. If you know the history of Amazing Grace, written by John Newton, pairing it with the modern worship song My Chains Are Gone is brilliant. Newton was heavily involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade but found himself calling for God’s mercy in a terrible storm at sea in the mid 1700s. He later became a staunch abolitionist and wrote this classic hymn. What Pentatonix does here is truly inspired. Your reaction did not disappoint. I was waiting for Kevin at the end. 😉

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing that background info! And yes 😱 took me by surprise!!!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

This is one of the reasons I love that Matt opens the song and Kevin closes it. And that they are standing in front. I don't know if it was on purpose or not, but it's a very powerful image knowing the history of the song.

[@CaptainPikeachu]

To be fair, Pentatonix didn’t pair the songs, Chris Tomlin did it years ago for the film Amazing Grace. It’s a beautiful rendition by PTX certainly, but Chris Tomlin was the first to do it.

[@AngieCHolland]

@@CaptainPikeachu Yes, as someone who listens to Chris Tomlin, I am aware. I wasn't referring to Pentatonix as having paired the two, but the pairing of the two originally/generally.

[@vidsorama2]

I enjoyed your reaction to and analysis of this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. I look forward to the rest of Pentatonix week.

[@ellenmoriarty8747]

I disagree, way too many interruptions,to much talking😅

[@ellenmoriarty8747]

I don’t care what the notes are.The important part is the singing,harmonization and how they make their choice of songs their own.

[@foghorn90leghorn73]

Wonderful analysis. Did you note that Kevin started the song in 3/4 time. When Scott began it shifted to 2/4 time. The 3/4 is traditional and Pentatonix typically put its own stamp on the song, and beautifully as usual.

[@tersommers]

Wonderful breakdown! Thank you! Can't wait for tomorrow!!

[@lorriredmon8212]

I love your reactions. I don't often hear people talk about Kirstens vibrato. For me, it's reminiscent of Dolly Parton's. Very fast and fluttery. Of course, she uses it at will. If you don"t know Kevin has perfect pitch. As we all know, they're all so fabulous! I'm looking forward to all your PTX upcoming reactions.

[@daytrader2694]

Would love to hear your analysis of Pentatonix' version of "Run to You". Some of the most effective use of dissonance I've ever heard. At 73 I've heard a lot of dissonance, some intentional and some not, but I believe you will really enjoy this one.

[@philipkudrna5643]

Kirstie is known for her fast vibrato. It's also in "The Prayer". :-)

[@primemover1416]

Sounds like she's channeling a certain older large-breasted country singer with her first two solo lines. Jolene, Jolene!

[@CaptainPikeachu]

I love the fact that they used Chris Tomlin’s version of the song that he did for the film Amazing Grace, which is about the creation of the song and the abolition of slavery in Britain, Tomlin’s version is my favorite version of hymn and it’s so cool to have PTX cover it in their own unique way.

[@suevillarreal9315]

I'm a PTX fan, and watched this cover several times. As always I love your analysis of this talented group! Amazing voices, and amazing harmonies! Amazing arrangement! Thanks so much for doing a PTX "week"! 👐👐👐👐

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you😁

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

I'm glad you mentioned arrangement. It is what they won their first grammy for. And is the thing that can't be heard here.

[@abigailhorton5370]

Yayyyyyy PTX reactions!!!! I was excited when I saw this, and then extra excited when you said this is the first of four🤗I love your analysis, it makes me appreciate their music even more.

[@christopherbritton1840]

The intro always makes me think of bagpipes with the "ooh's" being the drone note and Scott and Mitch adding the harmony layers that you would get in a pipe and drum.corp.

[@kevinhouse1015]

Kirsten sounds a bit like Dolly Parton at the first. Her voice is so strong and she shows it in the chorus.

[@meganferraro8145]

I LOVE this from them for 1 specific reason...because we get Matt Scott and Mitch together. We don't get that often.

[@WizardofOwls]

Amazing Grace played on bagpipes is VERY popular here in the US. The droning sound sung by Kirstin and Kevin here is meant to mimic the sound of the bagpipes.

[@stankwasny56]

KIRSTIE ! Deserves praise !

[@davidphillips4476]

I absolutely LOVE your breakdowns of techniques, every time, keep up the fantastic reactions!

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you!! 😁

[@alfredh3071]

Jen I feel that it’s important that you hear, not only the song, but the message. I love you, God loves you, and together we can make heaven right here, right now.

[@dianeburgess3467]

Two songs that they also do are Run to You, and Mary Did You Know. I would recommend reacting to both. They are amazing

[@talyn5304]

Wonderful reaction! It seemed like Mitch vacated the upper, upper ranges to accommodate Kevin's finale performance. =)

[@jimtuell4076]

The extended note at the beginning was intended to imitate a bagpipe.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Oh nice!

[@roengaming2078]

I love the way you react maam ty for your reactions. Amazing vocal coach

[@rickfranz6072]

Thank you for reacting to this song. I cannot watch it without tears. So beautiful.

[@markmyers6472]

the backing 'ooohs' always remind me of the drone pipes on a bagpipe.....

[@Iansco1]

I love that she is checking notes on Kirsten's part. Right before the human drum machine SINGS and shows his singing voice is as high as Mitch. Yes Jennifer. All three of the beatboxers (Adam, Layne and Kev) can sing. Kev is a Tenor and the other 2 are Baris.

[@bradclifton5248]

Kirstie at full noise. Lovin it.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤️

[@geniecoils5185]

I love your reaction and analysis. I'm here for all of it.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you!

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their brand new video Prayers For This World.

[@lovesmusic0845]

I thought you needed to have at least 200 comments on this reaction. Your observations are excellent. I find them very entertaining and instructive. I’ve been a huge fan of PTX since 2011. I saw their first televised performance on The Sing Off. Watched them get dumped by a record label and build their careers with determination and talent. I’ve heard hundreds of their songs and have never tired of them. I love their version of this song because everyone gets to sing a section that shows some different ranges in their voices. Thank you for showcasing them. ❤

[@chrisbateman5358]

An absolutely fantastic song (enhanced by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio - My Chains Are Gone) performed by a fantastic group (PTX - always so tight with harmonies and phenominal delivery) which was brilliantly analyzed by a fantastic reactor (that would be Jen 😁)... Looking forward to a great PTX week!

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ahaha thank you!!!😁

[@steveeverett1736]

@@JenniferGlatzhofer Jen your analyses are so good, you would not be dipped in Gold, you'd be dipped in Platinum!

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Yay. PTX Week. I’m here for it🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@philipkudrna5643]

Kevin also sings in "Mary did you know"... a must for xmas! :-)

[@christophercobb6352]

That droning sound is mimicking bag pipes, which are often used with this song. I think this is Kirstie and Kevin.

[@ratzazimuth9719]

I believe that steady low note at the beginning of the song is mimicking bagpipes.

[@abeldiaz3877]

So great to have a PTX week! Now you have covered the three main acapella groups! I'm very excited for tomorrow!

[@StephenC-zd2kf]

I really enjoy your channel))) I appreciate everything you share!!)))

[@sheriraemalfroid-patterson2935]

I love your commentary, but oh my goodness you stop right before every single climatic moment! Lol😂 I almost fall out of my chair! 😂

[@ma77nelson]

A whole week? You spoil us Jen ❤

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

😁😁

[@sallaisosaari4652]

'Respect the folds.' Sound advice for life 👌🏻😄

[@todderickson2435]

When you said "That whole section, my goodness me!" at the beginning, I knew exactly which section you were talking about. 😁 I have watched this video about 30 or 40 times, and I have tried to get through that section without getting the chills....and I have failed every single time. Simply stunning. Everything about this video is perfect.

[@creationsbychancecan]

I knew you would love this song. They are just getting better and better. Love your reactions Jen

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you 😁

[@creationsbychancecan]

@@JenniferGlatzhofer You are very welcome

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

This brings tears of joy.

[@pjb3583]

Things I learned in this reaction: Kirstie’s fluttery vocal was actually vibrato, and Respect The Folds is my new motto. (Not that I sing anywhere but in my car with the windows rolled all the way up, but I really like how it sounds.) Wonderful reaction, am looking forward to the rest of the week. Peace from Ohio …

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ah thank you!

[@lottiep3134]

I love this version of one of my all time favourite hymns. I have to say though Kirstin's solo makes me tear up every time I hear her. I feel she can be overlooked in favour of the drama of Mitch's performances. Awesome reaction/analysis as always. Jenn.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

So great! Thank you😁

[@themightierpencil]

Kirstin's section is what pushed this to the top of my All Time Favorite list (now it's just under The Prayer, but again, Kirstin's section in that is where I started bawling)

[@steveeverett1736]

Hopefully, your play list include Leonard Cohens 'Hallelujah' which PTX did early, just so you can hear/connect to how developed Kirstens vibrato is so much better , with Amazing Grace. She shows more strength, control and breathe control with Amazing Grace than I would have thought possible, it just shows so well how her voice is compared to early on

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Hallelujah reaction is up on my channel already 😁

[@danellwein8679]

Day 1 was very nice ... thank you for this Jenn ..

[@TwistedMinds69]

wonderful video, love the reacition, and omg KEVIN lol, such a beautiful sound from them all, :)

[@SouthAfricanMedic]

The background sound in the first verse by Kirstin and Kevin is meant to replicate the drone from bagpipes that very often is used with this song

[@floydkrauss7647]

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[@floydkrauss7647]

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[@rmac1042]

The beginning consisted of a drone mimicking a bagpipe ground! Ingenious! It was Kirstin and Kevin!

[@chriskellyGolf79]

Kristie has massive country vibes in this which I love from her. Then Kevin appears and smashes it out of the park.

[@rogerroger5171]

On the first part if Kirsten's solo I almost feel that she us using a little Dolly Parton in her delivery. Jennifer I think felt that this didn't seem like her usual type of singning.

[@lemonsterog]

I know this message is arriving very late. I've watched ALL of your PTX reactions several times. I absolute love how you explain what we're hearing. I realized you haven't reacted to their upgrade of Mad World and was hoping you'd consider doing one...if you ever get this message. Thanks so much!

[@tiffanytosh1569]

The additional lyrics were written by Chris Tomlin, a world renowned Christian singer/songwriter.

[@stansmith7400]

The sustained note reminds me of the drone on a bagpipe - beautiful.

[@SolomonGroup]

Hi Jenn. I love your knowledge and commentary. It's very helpful to me as a rookie singer in church. I have to ask though, why did you leave one finger with no nail polish. Does it mean something I'm unaware of? Keep up the good work young lady! Shawn

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Not intentional 😂 it just chipped off hah! Thank you!

[@papatomthune4924]

Love your analysis Jen. Of course you know this is normally done with bagpipes in the background and that, I believe was what PTX was doing with their initial oooo's. I still enjoy PTX even though Avi is on his own.

[@chrisdubois8980]

Love your patrons choices Jen

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Grace: Defined as unearned, unmerited, favor from God ✝️🎄🕯

[@martinwilkinson6688]

My favourite reactor. Love you explanations and expressions 😊

[@Matriarch456]

a lot of people forget that Kevin is a Tenor !! in a lot of songs where he doesn't have to beatbox he is singing very high in the background harmony the growl bass drop you heard was Matt.

[@johnhiggins3640]

Hi Jen Love your Reaction & Analysis videos Please keep them coming,!!, Home Free is coming to Dallas Tex. Dec 30-31. Going to Fri show can't wait.

[@naurea81]

I know you are also a Home Free fan. Check out Peter Hollens Ft. Home Free on a more traditional version of Amazing Grace. It will give you chills!

[@johns20901]

That version is so great, I’ve played it many times !

[@kmwwrench]

Oh, yes. Absolutely the best version I've ever heard, by far.

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Grace; defined as free, unmerited, unearned favor from God. 🎼✝️🕯

[@wheelerdave]

"went acapella" and when Kev solo'd, my favorite parts of the reaction.

[@shhaggman]

What a great idea PTX week.

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Can't wait for tomorrow!

[@67Second]

Listen to Kirstin's vibrato on The Sound of Silence. It's very fast there too. I think that's her normal vibrato. I'm usually not very fond of a vibrato that fast but in her case, it's perfect. Very pop.

[@AudioVile]

Another great reaction and explanation (no surprise). I LOVE their wall of sound (20:10 on your time stamp) in this arrangement! Was this really the first time you heard this piece by PTX?? It seems like you would have a hard time lasting this long before hearing this marvelous arrangement! 😊

[@gimmeonion]

ok so... I am watching you in my phone while eating dinner, I just hit my leg agaisnt the table and it jiggled everything on top of it, including you at 11:54 and the timing was PERFECT

[@brianwilliams8798]

I can't believe I cooked a whole meal before I got through a vocal coach video 🤣

[@user-David-Alan]

Have you heard Homefree sing Amazing Grace? So outstanding. Take care and be safe.

[@totoro123]

Yay ptx "week"... It's been a minute since you reacted to them! 😅 Love your expression at being KO'd by Kevin O's little moment at the end 😊 I've never understood why Kirstie takes so many breaths in her solo part. Surely she could have easily done each phrase without the breath in the middle? It jars to my ear every time....

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Thanks for the enunciation lesson! You are adorable!🎼🎵

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Another mega nurdout from Jen. Always entertaining and informative for a non singer, my voice being outlawed under the Geneva Convention.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Yay! Thank you 😁

[@jenchem42]

Hi Jen! Your face visibly changed when Kristin began her solo, specifically at 16:40 - 16:53. I wonder what you were thinking at that time about Kirstin's choice of phrasing and breaths in those initial lines.(Those choices are repeated later as you rewind in the video and replay it and add additional commentary, but you never commented in the video on that specific aspect.) I wonder why you think she might have made this choice. (She has amazing breath control later in the middle of the solo, as she soars higher, so, it is definitely a choice.) And actually, when I watched a live performance of this song, she did not seem to make those same choices in that spot. I would really like to know why you think she might have done that.

[@primemover1416]

Not sure if you've recorded all four yet, but would love for you to do a PTX original song.

[@carolbuchel3011]

I was so sick of hearing this song until this version! Just laid me down.

[@kayecastleman6353]

Enjoying your PTX week out of order, but love your reaction to all their expertly crafted 'surprises.' Kevin was a best kept secret for a while, but word is that Avi helped him find the strength and confidence in his natural tenor voice back when they were roommates. I love your in depth study of what's going in in those vocal folds, and looking forward to more PTX from you even after this week. 🙂

[@neetgupta1]

Kirstie has a very fast, tight vibrato. I think it's particularly noticeable in 'Sound of silence'. I think this is one of the best examples of the PTX 'Wall of sound'. Kevin can sing very high - Mitch says even higher than him! To truly have your mind blow listen to Matt sing I think a G#5 (and he's their bass!) at the end of the live Evergreen tour version of Joyful Joyful!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Oh now I hope she reacts to Joyful Joyful when she does their christmas stuff!

[@alhainmccallister3383]

I love your detailed explanations for this. Would you be able to do a reaction to Angelica Hale singing either Easy on Me or Part of your world? I would love to see your breakdown of her. Thank you for your reactions.

[@jefftitterington7600]

I suggest Anne Murray's Song For The Mira. Celtic Thunder has a different arrangement for a group rather than a solo.

[@joannesmith7042]

Would love you to review PTX…with an early one, called valentine…one of my favourites….keep it up

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

YOU are an adorable musician.