Pentatonix - O Holy Night | Opera Singer Reacts

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@gregb523]

Might be late in the season, But reactions to the different versions of the Rock Opera “Jesus Christ Superstar”.

[@carolbuchel3011]

Life in 3D

[@jonaspalm9939]

Would LOVE to hear and see Youre reaction to Jussi Björlings version of Oh Holy Night. It is in Swedish, but I think You would love it.

[@luisferreira3312]

Hi Maggi try this pls GEOFF CASTELLUCCI Carol of the Bells

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

Try The Adrienne Cowan from Seven Spires version of this same song!!

[@WolvenHeart1]

It was vocal fireworks. Incredible and Kirstin's control on the Divine belt and the longevity of the note is amazing.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Thing is, they didn’t want to sing it LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. They did THEIR thing and no one else’s.

[@carolbuchel3011]

I felt Scott ruined the beginning of this song dinking around with his voice. He is the least consistent for high quality singing in this group yet he can really sing. Like the last part for everyone was Grammy winning.

[@marianagomez3833]

Yeah his extra riff and trying to do high notes is annoying to me idk ​@@carolbuchel3011

[@mel3268]

@@carolbuchel3011 funny how we are all different. I loved Scott’s voice in the beginning and would have loved for the other voices at the end to have been softer while Kirsten was belting out those glorious notes.

[@bethbeaton809]

When I listened to it first time through, I loved it immediately, maybe all the more because of how it builds. I feel like I hold my breath everytime!

[@axepagode4321]

The reason their voices have improved is because they have all matured. The youngest one, Matt, is 30 years old. They have all been singing and working on their voices for at least 20 years. It shows.

[@nickerpsg1]

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I think Scott's distortion is terrific...best version of O Holy Night is the best I've ever heard !!!! BTW, alll other reactors I've listened to have all thought he was superb in this song.

[@johnclibbens6803]

I don’t like Scott’s nasal sound here (but it’s obviously a stylistic choice).

[@TeapotNinja]

Not sure mentioning other reactors is relevant unless you were going for passive aggressive comparison. Sir Hairless wasn't a fan of part of the arrangement at the end with Kirstie belting and yet that is frequently a part that receives high praise. Reactors have preferences and it’s fine.

[@Bonofox1]

She always has something negative to say about Scott's vocals though!

[@Burgman22]

Not his best work.

[@PtxXtp]

⁠@@TeapotNinjait wasn’t Kirsties belting that sir hairless wasn’t a fan of it was the parts going underneath her while she’s singing that part. I love this cover however I’ll admit Scott does go a little nasal during part of it. That seems to be the style he’s going for these days. He didn’t used to sing like that in the early Ptx days.

[@rparret]

So beautiful. I’ve never heard a Pentatonix performance I didn’t like.

[@catherinetodd5163]

😸

[@melissacoviello2886]

I didn’t love the criticism of Scott in the beginning, BUT you’re not wrong about where he absolutely SHINES!!! This is a masterpiece!

[@lindam7992]

I totally agreed with everything she said. Early in yhe song Scott was using his nasally voice, which is not my favorite. His voice is so strong and full when he belts it out in his best zone. Matt came in strong and did a beautiful job. Then Mitch and Kirsty wow.

[@KimDickey]

I think he does just fine in the beginning...it gives his work later more contrast

[@mikenolan8044]

Thanks! Much holiday joy to you, and to everyone.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you! Same to you! 💖🎄💖🕯️🕎🎄🔥💖

[@MaidenThailand]

Jeez, so many people in the comments this time are so unashamedly rude! Guys, different people have different tastes. Why are y'all trying to pick a fight with a reactor who's just giving her honest feedback? Pentatonix isn't money, their music isn't going to be universally liked at all times. And Maggie isn't even saying that Scott's singing is bad, she's just saying she would have liked another style (that she already knows he can do well) from him in this instance???? This isn't a matter of being right or wrong, it's just a matter of opinion. And if you don't want her honest opinion . . . why are you even here????? Thank you for you thoughts, Maggie. It's always a pleasure to hear the assessment of a music professional on these kinds of videos.

[@mel3268]

It’s her channel and her opinion, I think people are objecting to how she went on and on about it.

[@ECM24]

she was wrong. it being her channel doesn't mean she wasn't wrong.

[@occamsrazor5376]

It isn't that she doesn't like Scott here but rather that she goes on and on and on about it - to the point of being OBNOXIOUS.

[@marilyncernik4128]

I only listen to this reactor when she does PTX. I’ve never subscribed because she’s a hater and she’s so annoying and wrong!!

[@occamsrazor5376]

@@marilyncernik4128 Well said and I'm in agreement. She's a smug know-it-all.

[@gregb523]

Wow! Maggie! Luv UR Musical Journey and Accomplishments. I’ve watched many of your reactions to many videos. Usually many days, weeks, months and sometimes years after they were out. But, this is the first for me in actuality catching ANY reaction in almost real time on YT. I also love Pentatonix. I remember watching them on the Sing-Off and realizing they probably won it on their 4th performance with “Radio Killed The Radio Star”. Anyway, Hope You are doing well and have a Merry Christmas.

[@madenabyss6981]

They upgraded their upgrade i love this version from start to finish and oh yeah this came out a year ago.

[@donnapatelmo316]

Scott was amazing at the end of this .. they all did it great .. they took me to church !

[@marykidd2882]

Agree about Scott, whom I adore. Wish he had used the same voice he used in The Prayer.

[@angiepeterson1282]

I think this Christmas album was nominated for pop album of the year. I love that it is different and accentuates their differences. I’m sure that they mix everything up to keep surprising us as listeners, they don’t only use Scott for belting, or only use Mitch for his high notes. They try to mix it up.

[@alanhufstetler5392]

If this had come on the radio, i believe she would've changed the station and missed what a masterpiece this sing is. Because to stand and say that someone's stylistic choice is WRONG (maybe she xhose the wrong word), as we heard so many times during the reaction, isnt right either. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That being said, saying someone else is wrong, doesn't make you right. You have your reasons for arranging your music the way you like it, so does everyone else.

[@Bonofox1]

🤩👉 I LOVE Scott's voice he gives you Pop, Soul, R and B, bass, falsettos, He is definitely in the middle of everything they do. "Johnny on the spot". A TOTAL vocal chameleon!! 👉 You've made it very obvious that you don't like Scott, his vocals or both!! That's OK, He is the TRUE HEART of the group and extremely ambitious, which has helped lead the group to the TOP of the A capella chain. Pop vocals is what comes out of him. Different from the rest of the groups vocals, they are ALL AMAZING and EXTREMELY TALENTED in their own vocal path. I LOVE Kirstie's super strong vocals here what great POWER! Matt showing his soulful range is FANTASTIC! I've seen his work before PTX and discovered how soulful he is Kevin! The heartbeat of the group! What a GREAT foundation he provides. I've checked out some of "your" stuff. It's all right nothing "impressive" what stood out the most is the faces you pull when you sing 😅 exaggerated at times, but that your style I guess.

[@melissacoviello2886]

I agree with you 100%

[@MoreThanColours]

Yeah what was the hating on Scott for? Yes her personal opionion but damn most of the video is hate on him. Let us listen.

[@melissacoviello2886]

@@MoreThanColours I do think at the end she was blown away by him.

[@donnapatelmo316]

I agree with you Scott is actually my fav

[@carolcraig9008]

The first negative review I’ve heard on Scott’s performance. There are many music professional reactors who loved it. I understand why you would but ,I disagree. We all have our preferences. So be it. I love Scott. He can do no wrong . Lol 😂

[@benardawong569]

Says you only !!!Definitely only you!!!

[@danielcarter837]

This was actually released Christmas 2023. Should have won a Grammy. Was not even nominated. Don't understand

[@davephillips7209]

Loved that!!!!!

[@marthalikens482]

PTX will always sing it their way, no one elses. That why they have a following of over 5 million!

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

They wanted to sing it in their way why would the want sound like every other version of this. This song, this version is perfect in every single way. You’re definitely entitled to ur opinion but I couldn’t disagree with you more. It fits PERFECTLY. Perfectly.

[@elainedavis9053]

Maggie You girl are so wrong this time -- Scott sounds incredible --- from beginning to end ---

[@RoseMarieBiele]

It’s beautiful the way they sing this song.

[@SherylandFam]

This is why I love watching reactors who are educated on vocals. I end up hearing things I didn't before and I agree about Scott at the beginning. But I do think it's because they are preparing you for Matt's vocals. Because that man came in and Matt slapped you all the way to next Christmas. 😂❤

[@samanthatyrrell2240]

Agreed. I think if Scott had used his full and beautiful baritone at the start, it would have diminished Matts entrance, as he would have continued in a very similar style/tone. PTX don’t do that, by mixing it up you get a real hit from Matt.

[@lynnsoeth5301]

OK, you didn't like Scott's opening, I get it. But, you didn't need to beat us over the head with it😊

[@reppost]

I wouldn't say she beat us over the head with it, she mentioned it and then mentioned it again in comparison to what he did later in the song... which made perfect sense in the context of a reaction video.

[@johnwakefield9378]

@@reppost I would highly distracting from a great performance. Hurts. Herself with her anti twang obsession.

[@reppost]

@@johnwakefield9378 I'm not a reaction video expert but it was my understanding that it's supposed to be the reaction/opinion of the reactor, even if it's not what we want to hear. I don't need to watch videos of people saying what I think, I already know what I think.

[@occamsrazor5376]

"you didn't need to beat us over the head with it." PRECISELY. Say it once, explain why then LET IT GO. But she continues on and on and on for her dislike. It ruins her reaction for me. TOTALLY.

[@occamsrazor5376]

@@reppost It isn't that she didn't like it but rather, she NEVER DROPPED IT and she ruined the video.

[@allendesalme197]

This was released in October 2023

[@Connie7583]

THANKS MIKE !!!

[@michaelf8702]

Waited A YEAR for this! Lol couldn't click on it fast enough!

[@nolaknowles9888]

I think they started Scott where they did and why they did to give them room for all of what followed.

[@Anjalena]

I feel that sometimes our expectations and personal tastes get in the way of a good clean reaction. The first time I heard PTX was in 2011 or so when they released Somebody That You Used To Know. I was apparently not in the right headspace and so I felt very 'Meh 🤷' about it. A few months later, I checked it out again and fell 💯% in love with the group. You're obviously entitled to your opinion as that's what we're all coming here for. We want to know what you think. 😊 However, when you talk about it in terms of 'doing it wrong' or 'wish he'd done it better', you give the impression as a trained singer that he's doing something wrong when he's merely making a vocal decision that you don't vibe with. That said, I hope you had an incredible holiday and I'll see you next PTX or Dimash reaction. 🥰

[@ECM24]

this. and it"s her saying he "could do it better" and going on and on and on and on...and on. and on some more about it that annoys me. he sounded fine, and at the end of the day, Pentatonix Are. A. Pop. Group, a capella or not.

[@Anjalena]

@ECM24 And Scott's preferred style to sing in is R&B and as much as she's watched them, she should know that. They modernize Christmas songs and we love it. I still like the old stuff but I've been hearing that since I was a tot and it's so refreshing to hear the songs I love in a more modern way. Prep work before a reaction video: Make sure I'm not expecting anything and am just open to whatever comes. 💗

[@victoriahamer-jackson605]

I agree, Scott has been changing the way he is pronouncing his words.

[@nancysoukup6545]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@glensmith6842]

Paused to comment on Scott's voice early vs later that she has not quite heard yet...let him cook...

[@Myho07]

5 minutes later you are still on Scott. We get it already. 😅

[@PTXPentaholic]

Exactly!!! It like her reaction to The Prayer where she thought she found a wrong cord and spent 10 minutes gloating. It was a cord they chose and sounded a hell of a lot better than the original sus cord.

[@occamsrazor5376]

PRECISELY. It isn't that she disagrees - only that she never moves on.

[@occamsrazor5376]

@@PTXPentaholic That is PRECISELY why I unsubscribed awhile back.

[@AudioVile]

I just glanced through the comments. No need to proceed. Merry Christmas!

[@timothycallahan253]

Merry Christmas, Maggie May

[@KimDickey]

They are all still seeing voice coaches...always learning

[@marthalikens482]

WE KNOW!!

[@victorianixon6419]

This video was not posted one day ago it has been out

[@PtxXtp]

She keeps saying that on her ptx reaction videos lately. Wonder if she's reposting last years reaction videos?

[@1402kiki]

This was from a livestream she did on twitch and then posted here much later. She does this with most of her videos. They are not filmed for KZbin, they are taken from livestreams.

[@dwfarr]

I understand what you are saying about Scott, but I respectfully disagree. I believe Scott started that way to allow the gradual buildup of the song. I do think he has the tendency to over sing sometimes, especially with some of his newer music. That said, he’s still a brilliant talent. In my opinion, the real winners in this song are Matt and Kirstin. Overall, their version blows me away.

[@CherylBucci]

Merry Christmas!!

[@marthalikens482]

No one let's Scott belt it out!

[@randycraft5895]

Go back to the prayer to get your baritone Scott fix.😊😊

[@Bonofox1]

She has reacted to it, she criticized Scott's Italian. We know Scott is not fluent in Italian and he learned it for the song, And though REAL Italian reactors said he was spot on for someone not fluent This reactors said he did not pronounce the language correctly. She doesn't like Scott!

[@mikecoleman2003]

You r wrong about scott in beginning. He starts that way to build the song. Your opinion i suppose

[@monimoni305]

Your over rambles were a bit much. Also, every member has an amazing range

[@kingdomloco]

Her channel. She can ramble as much as she wants

[@TeapotNinja]

This is from a livestream, so she was literally talking to people and responding to them. No need for defensiveness just because someone doesn't fawn over an artist's choice.

[@nomadforchrist4337]

I completely agree about Scott. He's doing that more often than not lately.

[@thechomiji]

Why do you think it came out "yesterday" (4 days ago)? It's from last year.

[@richardhelms2404]

If you react and express an opinion, don't sing the song through the nose and flat.

[@andrewauriemma1681]

Merry Christmas to you.

[@markgruenberg6277]

Merry Christmas 🎅.

[@TheIndependentWhiskeyDrinker]

God forbid the woman express an opinion over a choice they made... (a valid point at that, mind you) Sheesh, the marks need to relax. Everyone can be Team PTX and not always agree on every note.

[@occamsrazor5376]

hey dude, it isn't that she disagrees with us - it is that SHE WENT ON AND ON RELENTLESSLY and never let it drop. THAT is why soured it for me. And I TOO have a right to my opinon but at least I know when to stop.

[@Sarafromnc]

Have you ever listened to Sydnie Christmas? I would love to see a reaction video of you listening to Tomorrow her audition on BGT ❤

[@mikecoleman2003]

It is a pop version that is the best version of this song i've ever heard.This song is boring until this version

[@michaelengel3265]

I know I will get some kick back on this....I LOVE Scott....and he has incredible range....but honestly he needs to stay more in his lane more often....He's NOT a tenor or an alto... he is a baritone...

[@2436golden]

When you do the song, you can arrange it to your liking. Here however. You are in the minority; I have listened to hundreds of reactions to this song ever since it came out last year and of the hundreds I've listened to, yours have been the only complaint about Scott. btw... some people prefer pop over opera. That being said... your reaction is your reaction.

[@occamsrazor5376]

You go on and on too much about your dislike of Scott in this. LET IT GO.

[@joatkins9793]

I'm confused you kept saying the video was released yesterday but the video was released a year ago. But I totally agree with you about Scott. I find that his voice is becoming boring and I'm sick of seeing him hogging their videos (Kiss From A Rose)

[@1402kiki]

This was from a livestream she did on twitch and then posted here much later.

[@sean1849]

I'm not a big fan of his tone on this song either but who am I to judge. The work as a whole is still amazing.

[@antonioalonso2474]

ohhhh merry Christmas MAggie " i was waiting since last year when this gem came out, that you will make an reaction ...and now as an xhristmas gift it cames out..very wonderful and thank you!"

[@luskentyre65]

Each to their own, I didn't care for it.

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their original, Please Santa Please.

[@MarcosDeJesus-m9i]

Agree to disagree Scott was on point, would of countered Matt’s moment which was amazing!

[@MelindaMaready]

I agree with you maggie

[@jacob3716]

Do you just repost year old videos for views/clicks?

[@vizar1337]

I've never understood people , especially streamers who are like, "I love Arcane, but fuck LoL. Don't ever play League". If you like Arcane and want to see more from Riot then play League, and buy Arcane skins. $ 250m budget doesn't fall out of the sky. It comes from League and it's purchasable skins. So play League and promote it. If you don't like toxic players then just turn off chat each game.

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Been listening to this song for my second year. I've NEVER heard ANY REACTOR complain about Scott's delivery on the opening verse of this song. And, you're too much of a 'Chatty Cathy' for my taste.

[@ECM24]

this.

[@derekpetersen7571]

Will you please react to Dan Vascs O holy night I can not stress enough how wonderful this is you will make me so happy and Vasc Nation I have been asking you for a long time now I do t know what else to do I guess I’ll give up love ya sorry you missed a masterpiece Merry Christmas

[@jenfripps7025]

I agree about Scott! I looooovvveeeee his voice but when he sings in a poppy voice it’s not my favorite. I love his authentic soulful voice! And for everyone else, she isn’t saying he’s horrible smh she’s simply saying she loves his authentic voice! Merry Christmas!!

[@benardawong569]

That's why you are you and they are a Grammy award winning group !

[@Anjalena]

What does this mean because it sounds like a backhanded insult to Maggie. If you're going to take the time to write a message, why not put some thought into what and how you say it? I get the idea behind your words and it's why she's taking a lot of hits on this but it might be more effective to expand on your thoughts instead of just being passive aggressive.

[@sanoodilon4563]

​@@Anjalena It means she's a nobody who every time feels the need to criticise Scott's voice like she's somehow in a position to. Scott is an utterly successful singer and she's not. Maybe she should open her mind and understand different voices exist

[@MaidenThailand]

Wow. Okay. I didn't exactly agree with her 100%, but you do remember this is a reaction and review channel, right? She's a person with her own thoughts, and if you don't want to her to express those thoughts, why are you even here? Not to mention that she's upfrontedly of a different singing style from PTX (they lean Top 40s, she's a classically-trained opera singer, hello?), so it goes without saying that she'll be more inclined towards the style she specializes in. You can be a Penta-holic without being catty; I'm embarrassed of being a fellow fan with you.

[@occamsrazor5376]

@@MaidenThailand said, "you do remember this is a reaction and review channel, right? " YES - it isn't that she disagreed but rather that she went on and on almost through the entire song about how much she disliked it. SHE NEEDED TO MOVE ON. It ruined the video for me.

[@robin8773]

i agree with you about scott. i love his voice but he tends to 'over sing' his parts the last few years. too many frills when it isn't needed. i still love him.

[@KennethOmadlao]

Pls react to skidrow i remember you official video

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

Opera singer arrogance. Spending 1/3 of the performance complaining about minutiae that no one but her notices (or agrees with). Then all of a sudden she decides to flip and suddenly Scott learns (sarcasm intended) how to sing to meet her standards.

[@occamsrazor5376]

"Opera singer arrogance." Nailed it.

[@prezken4937]

I actually agree with you here. Scott in the beginning sounds kinda whiny in his voice and it just doesn't fit with the rest of the song.

[@joycenorthwind6874]

I watch another reactor that says this is his favorite Christmas Carol and he said the exact same thing as you about Scott in this. You both agree that this is too pop sounding for such as the original. Matt and Christie, are the stars in this as far as I am concerned. Thanks for the reaction. Love me my PTX and some Maggie.

[@russellfisher2853]

Loved your reaction. They did such a beautiful job on my favorite Christmas song. By the way, not sure if you reacted to Kirstie's new original, that Kevin helped with arrangement or not, maybe I just haven't seen your reaction yet but it's called PLEASE SANTA PLEASE. And it's such a catchy, cute song, I'm sure You'll love it, as will everyone. I'm sure it will be heard lots on the radio. 😊

[@PTXPentaholic]

I get so frustrated with you I think I am going to unsubscribe. This came out well over a year ago and I have been asking you to review it ever since. It shows how much attention your non-paying Patrons receive. Forget those simple subscribers who have been with you for 4 or 5 years..... I bet I have mentioned this a good 7 or 8 times.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Scott seems to clearly be the leader of the group, but he's clearly the weakest of the group vocally.

[@tammielongino7485]

I AGREE WITH YOU 10P%. 🎤🎤🎤

[@megan722]

Dang people are harsh in these comments 😂 I enjoyed hearing your opinion and I agree that the second part is peak-Scott. Their rendition of this song is so stunning

[@guinkoo]

Ok!! You didn’t like Scott. Enough

[@dazzie6272]

I unsubbed because you didn’t critique Scott you criticized ad nauseam. It’s obvious you just don’t like Scott so you lose your objectivity. “Just my opinion”.

[@lovesmusic0845]

Merry Christmas Maggie. Thanks for a great year of reactions. 🎉❤ Just learned yesterday there is a stripped down version of O Holy Night with Avi recorded about 10 years ago. Much different arrangement and style. No video. Only a Yule Log audio. Both good, just different.

[@carlosdiogo5532]

You should check one of the best covers of this song. Gabriel Henrique from Brazil

[@kathyastrom1315]

Back in 2011, I watched a post-ep recap/review of The Sing-Off’s first episode of Season 3 where we first heard Pentatonix. One of the reactors had the same thoughts on Scott’s pop voice, that it was too nasally and he saw it as a trend in pop music that he really hated. Funny thing - the consensus after that first episode was they didn’t see PTX lasting too long on the show. Within a few episodes though, they were already calling them as the eventual winners of the season.