Music Teacher Reacts: SUPERFRUIT - Rise

[@dtwolfe63]

Mary Lambert was born on May 3, 1989 in Seattle, Washington. She is a singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, LGBTQ activist and poet. She also plays piano, guitar and cello. She was the featured artist on the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis track "Same Love" (which she also co-wrote).

[@cailin1375]

My favorite part about this cover is the emotion and strength that each singer exudes. This was their response to the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, as each singer is a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

[@marcom6089]

How does one sign up for a membership? As a gay man I’ve never received my membership card. 🤨

[@Katfancy40]

@@marcom6089 no reason to be rude especially with the reason behind these 5 artists deciding to use this song to show how they feel.

[@marcom6089]

@@Katfancy40 who’s being rude? That’s simply your take on it. I’m simply stating a fact.

[@ruthlaferriere4276]

Brian Justin Crum conveys emotion thru music, no matter what the emotion, like very few musicians.

[@cinmarksx]

mary lambert is also a spoken word artist and poet. She is from washington state. Love your reactions , thank you.

[@Amm1ttai]

Mary Lambert was born and raised in Seattle. You have to watch "She Keeps Me Warm" and "Same Love" that she did with Macklemore.

[@joanjones7245]

BJC on America’s Got Talent sings Creep. OMG will leave you even more stunned.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@queenofgreen83]

If you liked Mario Jose, you DEFINITELY need to check out his and Scott's cover of LP's "Lost on You" with the backing track of Hans Zimmer's "Time" from the movie Inception. And if you're not familiar with one or both of those originals, familiarize yourself with them before reacting to Scott and Mario's cover. The mashup is pure genius!

[@risperdude]

This is a must.

[@MelaniePoparad]

Oh yes. Lost on you is spine tingling. So gorgeous

[@michellebarry1555]

Definitely a must!

[@pughead2]

!00%

[@tessslastanova7314]

Yes pleaaaaaase

[@AngelEyezz002]

Fan fact, Mario is/was a member of pentatonix stage crew. They let him open for them for his birthday one year.

[@notbanksy2977]

he was on the Sing-Off before Pentatonix, and he is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music (which is the same school from which Matt Sallee graduated), so he wasn't an unknown quantity.

[@nd6989]

@@notbanksy2977 oh nice. Which group was he a part of?

[@Kimberlyannhall]

Fellow music teacher here…this is my absolute favourite song. I can’t ever get through it without chills and tears. I totally feel you with the short circuiting…so much power, so many layers, the emotion…all of it! Utterly brilliance. Their chorus of “rise” in the coda and Mary’s final solo…I literally have to hold my breath each time!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@ruth2141]

Mary Lambert co-wrote and sang on Macklemore's "Same Love" song and got a couple of Grammy nominations for it.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

She WON GRAMMYS for it!

[@Lupin788]

@@drieuxkoeppel8152 That's not correct. "Same Love" was nominated for Song of the Year at the Grammys in 2014 but lost to "Royals". Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' album The Heist which featured this song was also nominated for Album of the Year but lost to Beck's Morning Phase. "Same Love" did win the MTV Video Music Award in 2013 though. Plus it achieved 3X platinum sales in the U.S.

[@garyco766]

It should be noted that Macklemore actually samples from her song She Keeps Me Warm, which is where her lyrics in Same Love are taken from.

[@garyco766]

I take it back, She Keeps Me Warm was taken from Same Love.. I had it backwards.

[@joannesmith3029]

You need to listen to Lost on you...Scott and Mario

[@lisar2019]

Agree

[@bonnieflynn4798]

This is the most serious Superfruit gets. This was made in response to the pulse night club shooting. All of these singers are LGBTQt. And I always cry when I hear this. Even after all this time the fierce pain is felt. Let’s hope the new year brings people more love and less hate

[@2nicnag2]

I love Scott's smile at 2:25 ish just as Mitch is singing, it's so sweet!!

[@dalesavoy8129]

Scott and Mario have a great duet- Lost on You.

[@wej5541]

Mario auditioned for American Idol back in the day but didn't make the cut. After that he was on the Pentatonix crew for a tour during which several members of the group gave him vocal lessons. Later in the tour they surprised him by flying his family out for a show and making him their opening act for that night.

[@PtxXtp]

Before Mario was on the crew of their tour he was actually on season 1 of the sing off in his own college a cappella group so it's not like the members really had to really give him vocal lessons. When he thanks Mitch for the lessons after he comes off stage I took that as more of a throwaway comment and maybe they worked together on techniques a few times. Mario certainly already knew how to sing before joining their stage crew.

[@kimmyf1054]

@@PtxXtp Thank you for this because people always underestimate, or misconstrue Mario's talent. He graduated from Berkelee college of music his college group pitch slapped was on the same season of the sing off as PTX but unfortunately were the first voted off in there round. Either way ptx has known Mario since 2011, and are still friends. He's an amazing guy and vocalist 🙏🏾❤️

[@taylorh.2423]

I cried the first time I watched this version. It's still my absolute favorite version of Rise. It's so emotional, extraordinarily beautiful, and technically perfect. It's almost overwhelming, but it's so powerful and very heartfelt. Highly recommend.

[@polythenepam6461]

@5:45 Mary is an angel on Earth. That’s all there is to it. Actual angel.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Too much talent in one place in one group!!!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

SO POWERFUL

[@leslieholland7843]

2 years since my last comment...and it's still my favorite song!❤❤

[@AngelEyezz002]

Also you should check out Scott and Mario in Lost on You

[@kirkzentner3262]

Must!

[@lindaosmon5224]

Mario Jose was actually discovered by Pentatonix, they let him come on stage at one of their very early concerts to do a song. He was phenomenal. Actually him and Scott have a a duet together that they filmed quite awhile ago called "Lost on you". You really do need to listen to that is was fantastic. Mary Lambert I really haven't heard much about her. And of course Brian Justin Crum was on America's Got Talent. Not sure if he won it that year, I know he did the song Creep on that show it was amazingly haunting.

[@UserHorologium]

No, he was not "discovered" by Pentatonix, but his opening for their show in Boston helped raise his profile, and now he is part of the rolodex of vocalists for Postmodern Jukebox when he isn't doing his own projects. As someone else noted, he was on the Sing-Off before Pentatonix, and he is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music (which is the same school from which Matt Sallee graduated), so he wasn't an unknown quantity. This is not a rant directed at you, but an attempt to not diminish Mario Jose's talent by saying he was just a member of the touring crew before his big break.

[@ShyAnn291]

BJC didn’t win AGT, sadly.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@jamezbond0074]

So glad you finally plucked this gem. Vocally it is a masterclass. I hope the next Brian Justin Crum will be his version of "Creep" from AGT. Truly the way the song was meant to be sung. Watch it and this will make sense. Epic reaction!

[@richardrybicki749]

Thanks Jamez I ended up going down the wormhole of AGT but you're right he put everything he is into the song

[@jamezbond0074]

@@richardrybicki749 hey Mary, how was your Christmas?

[@ethan_gvo]

Hi Jamez wassup my friend

[@jamezbond0074]

@@ethan_gvo what's good brother? How was your Christmas? Happy New Year as well!

[@dishmurphy6539]

I found Superfruit with this video. I was here from BJC and my jaw dropped when I heard Scott & Mitch. Mitch’s tone made me tear up. Great arrangement. This cover is powerful & more meaningful when you consider the reason why they performed this song. Mario & Scott have done some duets and Lost on You is a must see/hear. Thanks for reacting to this one ✌️💚❤️🎄

[@jeangoodwin1856]

“I got no words for that.” I know exactly how you feel cause that was my first reaction. These five are amazing together and this is now my favorite version of Rise. So much passion and emotion. Goosebumps galore. Thanks again DJ for a fantastic reaction and hope you pick up all your pieces off the floor 🤣

[@TheNextAdventureAwaits]

This song is perfection. If you want some laughs listen to superfruit “hip-hop gone Broadway part one and two“. For Pentatonix their new song “The Prayer” is amazing.

[@PtxXtp]

Pretty sure he already did the Prayer but you're right I bet he'd get a kick out of hip hop goes Broadway 1&2 and to add to that Pop goes Broadway. I'm sure he'd really appreciate the Broadway feel Scott and Mitch we're able to put to regular hip hop and pop songs and lyrics. They're very creative.

[@PaulaLPope]

Those background runs!!!!!

[@cookien8390]

Such a beautiful tribute ❤️ Chills

[@janicehaley613]

I was also totally blown away by this! I've watched it over and over and over again. You've got to listen to Scott and Mario's cover of "Lost on You". Would love to see your reaction.

[@marymichele340]

Mary Lambert is American. She has songs on KZbin. Maybe review one. If this doesn’t give you goosebumps nothing will. Five amazing voices singing in honor of the lives lost at Pulse!

[@susandickerson2663]

Agree, note: 5 voices😉

[@marymichele340]

@@susandickerson2663 Thanks. Fixed it. My bad. 😀

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

I love this one. You can just feel the passion and outrage radiating off them.

[@Karen-Campos]

Stunning arrangement. First rate vocals. Emotionally reaches the heart.

[@heidifruchtl354]

Yay! DJ got his head blown, again. I am convinced that the Mitch and Avi show will just finish him off. Janelle probably will not appreciate having to clean up the mess. So, he might want to let his brain recover a little. But watch the official video first of Aha!, and then watch the ultimate Mitch slap, also known as Aha! Singapore star Vista. Kevin is there, just not shown.

[@kbbeers4274]

Their version gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Thank you for sharing your time with us. ☮️

[@ayallakeshet2993]

More superfruit pleeeeeeease

[@KaliFlamingo]

BJC's version of Creep from AGT is on my list of "everyone must see at least once" songs.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@KaliFlamingo]

@@TempleMusicAcademy Awesome. Thanks!

[@woody9x656]

I was extremely surprised and excited to see that you were reacting to this because it is simply amazing and definitely one of my favorite covers period. Your reaction is awesome also. I love the fact that you were legitimately blown away by what was happening. If you do another of BJC's videos I think it has to be his audition on AGT where he performed Creep. Another that will give your goosebumps goosebumps :)

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@woody9x656]

@@TempleMusicAcademy Watching now! Very excited :)

[@corvus1374]

Mary Lambert sang backing vocals on Macklemore's One Love, then took the lyrics and went crazy on her own with She Keeps Me Warm. It's absolutely beautiful. She's from Seattle, just like Macklemore.

[@lauracastaneda5211]

Everything that Superfruit does is amazing, please react to "Empire medley"

[@debbievoss6389]

Brian did a cover of shallow it’s amazing

[@mossman15]

Im so excited to watch this its one of my all time favs

[@marablemorgan8292]

They were all on AGT.

[@joanbaillie9925]

I love this performance. They are all so good. I love PTX and all of these artists. Hopefully you’ll get to do more songs by all of them.

[@katm4335]

These guys are a massive pool of pure god given talent! And you really need to do Scott and Mario's cover of Hans Zimmer's "Lost In You" its remarkable. I love how "powerfully soft" Mary Lambert's voice is with all these guys who can power belt the hell out of a song. Mary is from the Seattle region of WA, so that's probably the accent your picking up. Mario was on PTX, stage crew and Scott heard him singing, welcomed him to sing on their Tour a bit and he grew from there. Brian got his break on America's Got Talent, and AGT Champions....he's insanely crazy good. They're all strong advocates for the LGBTQ community and this song was done as a celebration of that and all who can see love without barriers. Great reaction, loved it!!

[@notbanksy2977]

he was on the Sing-Off before Pentatonix, and he is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music (which is the same school from which Matt Sallee graduated), so he wasn't an unknown quantity.

[@ElysiaFields19]

There are weeks when I need to get lost in this phenomenal piece of vocal artistry at least once a day. It lifts me up and motivates me to face one of those days when I can barely stand the thought of pushing back the covers, let alone crawl out of bed and face whatever the universe throws at me.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Me too. ❤️

[@joanjones7245]

Phenomenal and beyond.

[@PMed]

OMG, that was incredible. I’d never heard it. Thanks for sharing and your awesome analysis.

[@risperdude]

The contrasts and blends and harmonies and belts and gentleness... I weep every time. Mary's single "She Keeps Me Warm" was sampled in Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's "Same Love." I know she hails from the Seattle area, but don't know if she was originally from here.

[@Natasha-ty7oo]

Brian Justin Crum is amazing! would love to see you react to more he’s amazing

[@jenniferarted3652]

Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. Great reaction, thank you!

[@alisonlorenowicz2918]

Was thrilled to see you react to this, glad you were as blown away as I was!

[@wvhollargirl7549]

It's about time. Superfruit is the two best parts of Pentatonix. Rewatch Hallelujah. Break down Scott's cries as he has shared his vocal. Agree that Kirstie shreds, Mitchell is crazy, Scott brings soul. I get chills each time uses that emotion at the end of his belts. Goodness he's the glue for the group!

[@wvhollargirl7549]

FINALLY someone else hears that too! Passion and Soul. Scott is my favorite because he feels it. Matt is a talented Bass, Kevin blows me away, and Kirsty is invaluable. Without her, they're not successful. Shew.

[@graceito973]

Perhaps THE most powerful song I have ever heard. And doing this in response to the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando where 49 people were murdered and dozens more injured makes it even more powerful.

[@Scrub_Jake]

Great reaction 🔥👏👏

[@packerkats7578]

Sorry Katie Perry, but this is the definitive version of this song for me. I lived in Orlando about a mile from the Pulse Nightclub shooting when it happened. Superfruit & Friends version of this song always makes me cry. So incredibly powerful and gorgeous. Thanks for reacting to it! Happy New Year! 🎉

[@MsJimmysgirl]

Omg...the combination of Brian's, Mitch`s and Scott`s voice is just amazing

[@anonymousblah4486]

So I see few comments giving you all the details about these amazing singers. I’ll just leave this: Highly highly recommend Superfruit’s defying gravity, empire medley and Rihanna’s anti medley please please, you won’t regret.

[@donnalawson127]

I love the way you did this. Most reactions I've been watching have the video in a small box and the reactor is taking most of the screen. Why? It's clear the reaction is where the action is! Thank you! I subscribed.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Welcome to the family! The box thing is weird. I find my audience is split 50/50 on whether or not it should be small or full size. I prefer this way for editing as it adds a lot to the visuals of the video as a whole :)

[@WillowyMilk]

This cover aleays ALWAYS gives me chills. It's so incredible.

[@Scramble2014]

Mary Lambert is from Seattle, WA... She's pretty awesome

[@rickbare33139]

I get chills every time I hear this😢

[@michaelplano6941]

I’ve only known Mary Lambert from her solo song “Secrets” which showcases her voice amazingly.

[@estherb.bridge7782]

This is probably the song I go back to the most! Love it is an understatement!

[@DanishDelight77]

Mary is American. Sister of Adam Lambert (front for queen) and she does a lot of country music. She is amazing!!

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

Thanks for sharing this with us! If Brian had not been the last contestant to audition the year he was on AGT, all the Golden Buzzers would not have been used already - his "Somebody to Love" would have earned him one...his next performance ("Creep") would have won him the show...he's done a ton of cool stuff since then, including a series of diva songs and an original, "Circles," that is fabulous. My favorite, though, is his mash-up of "All I Ask/Believe" - it showcases his ability to compel you to feel what he's singing with just his voice. He was the reason I discovered PTX! Found this song searching KZbin to see what he'd been doing after AGT, and "Hallelujah" was the top suggestion :-)

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@mossman15]

Don’t worry it makes me short circuit too. Loved your input on gang vocals! Mario has a EP out, heart of gold, he has a really cool style, you should check him out

[@marlamorey5914]

Mary is from Everett WA/Seattle

[@richardrybicki749]

Mary on Richard's phone from Florida.. Speechless

[@TheTelmanes]

Great reaction, thank you. Please react to Superfruit "Hip Hop goes Broadway 1 and 2" , it's very creative ...and wait for the bloopers at the end. 🇧🇷

[@debbiedragone1451]

I love your breakdown of the layers... you capture so much detail. Thank you.

[@marablemorgan8292]

That's still insane!!!

[@margretrosenberg420]

According to Wikipedia, Mary Lambert is originally from Everett, Washington and now lives in Seattle.

[@anessalyn1035]

the message is powerful to me anyway. tells you to get up Rise above whatever is trying to knock you down.

[@janetlawson4482]

Absolutely phenomenal video ❤️

[@DaisyGray74]

I cannot count how many times I’ve listened to this one. And I just looooove BJC. His channel has some insane covers on it.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@rachelleblack8862]

They did this after the Pulse Massacre, they are all LGBTQ. It’s absolutely amazing.

[@marablemorgan8292]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Seriphina]

Others will tell you. You definitely need to check out BJC doing Creep on America's Got Talent. It is amazing.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@marablemorgan8292]

It's still pure...

[@darlenenickerson1713]

I've watched this so many times and it's magical every time! Happy New Year to you!✌❤🇨🇦

[@chocoholicallemand9096]

No idea how many times I've seen this one and it still kinda takes my breath away!

[@mlroeder]

I can listen to this song on repeat for hours! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wendyhodges7172]

They are all phenomenal singers!

[@rebeccawilson9933]

This always brings me to tears. It is so good.

[@ruthlaferriere4276]

Have u heard of Matt Cardle? Out of UK & has such a pure beautiful voice which can conveys ANY emotion in such a unique way. ‘First Time I Ever Saw Your Face’ or his cover ‘Beat of a Breaking Heart’. He has a number of albums but no one seems to have heard of him. His voice breaks hearts. NOT Josh Groban clear but SO PURE.

[@juliestevens6931]

You might want to check out Mary Lambert's "Secrets". You can find it on KZbin (and several of her other songs). She has written quite a few.

[@steffihoffs1211]

Ty for the reaction. For me the big takeaway was that this is a very good and well executed tribute to the ppl lost in the pulse shootings in 2016 and we were at the time just so so grateful

[@jenniferyoung8551]

Ditto 1000% for Mario and Scott Lost on You, Hans Zimmer!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

I short circuit whenever I hear this, too. Even though I've heard it a thousand times. I'm pretty certain everyone does. Loved your reaction!

[@camillep6873]

Lost On You by Scott and Mario may put you in a coma...also Hans Zimmer is in the mix, too

[@Bine80]

I would love to see you react to Pentatonix recording the new album "Evergreen". It's impressive to watch them create their sounds.

[@shilohauraable]

That's an amazing video! 💖

[@PtxXtp]

I'm laughing at how fast you started talking while trying to explain things while being totally overwhelmed and amazed.

[@LassieInLove]

I so wish I could buy this track. I regularly listen to it on repeat

[@luckywanderer5107]

Excellent reaction

[@frinney12]

Mary Lambert is on Macklemore’s song same love

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Goosebumps every single time!!!

[@julieross3946]

I have no words🎶💕

[@davidphillips4476]

Loved that!!! Great reaction!! Love the technicals.

[@blairkimberlin3447]

amazing performance and the reason behind the recording gives it even more power and emotion

[@BW-lb3vd]

Yep heard same.but it's still them!