My LEAST Favourite Christmas Song "12 Days of Christmas" by Pentatonix | Vocal Coach Reacts

[@ShinyElfriend]

Other than their stellar vocals individually, and how good they are at blending them, what I love about Pentatonix is that they are good kind humans devoted to supporting one another, and devoted to their individual families. They are very good at keeping their egos out of it, remaining humble and appreciative, and make all their choices to support the music, (because they are self-proclaimed choir nerds). I love that they all write original music and arrange, together, separately, and collaboratively. I love how complex they can get, and how fantastic they sound pared down. I love how they interact with their live audiences keeping it very personal while having a supremely polished show. I love their consistency. I love that they continue to stretch as artists. I love how diverse they are, musically, and that they each take on side projects to feed their individual artistic goals. Lastly, I love how they spread so much joy, keeping the energy they put out into the world positive.

[@samanthatyrrell2240]

For me, personally Pentatonix is my favourite. They have the full package and it’s not one person. It’s the coming together of people who all are brilliant solo artists, to make something more than the sum of its parts. I enjoy the Mitch slap moments, the rumble of the bass from Matt (and the beautiful heartfelt moments like in OHoly Night), or the unmatched low notes of Avi, the soaring voice and harmonies of Kirstie, the nonstop genius of Kevin, his beats, singing, playing and just general positivity is out of this world. Then there’s Scott. Doesn’t matter if he has the lead, or is supporting any of the harmonies with his incredible range, or slotting in the middle to fill out the sound, his obvious joy and passion drive the group ever higher. Not forgetting Ben Bram and all the team that goes into making them sound amazing. Their arrangements are stunning. We have seen them in stairwells, in churches, in bathrooms 😂 they don’t need to prove anything, they are one of the reason this genre of music is so popular.

[@bethphillips9693]

I love the harmonies, love the arrangements, but I particularly love them as human beings. It's been a rare pleasure watching them literally grow up over the years. They are so generous, sharing so many shorts and behind the scenes looks at their process. They love what they do and it shows.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

They perform this live and verses 6 to 12 are insane. What I like about Pentatonix is that they truly do what is best for the song both in arrangement to make it their own and for assigning singing parts. They also give back to fans with all sort of bts and video clips and access to their lives and process. They are all very nice people because you could not fake it this long. They do VIP ( and have for years) before concerts and Kevin is particularly open and friendly. I also think they appreciate each other as artists and like to see each other shine. Happy Holidays to you! I enjoy your reactions

[@thinuviel07]

The synergy is making PTX for me so special. The big arrangements are even with the smaller but more emotional songs ... because the connection, respect between this 5 talented musicians and the fact that everithing they do is serving the song.

[@richardfranz3180]

If you really want Kevin's flair, you must behold the wondrousness that is their rendition of "O, Come All Ye Faithful". For Kirsten's best, imho, one must check out "Season's of Love".

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction. Thank you. Pentatonix just ended their Christmas tour on December 22nd so you've missed out for 2024. I didn't get to attend either but I watched fan videos from several concerts. It was amazing. It was an arena tour. They sold out Madison Square Garden November 26th. They seem so amazed by that. The also sold out an over 18,000 concert stop in Fargo recently.

[@ehcimocs2364]

Hands down my pick for the best is Pentatonix. The reason I believe that is because they've been together so long, almost 12 years. And in that time they have improved immensely, individually and together. They are so professional and diligent to their craft. It makes a difference when I listen. Happy holidays.

[@Perfect_Blend]

I also love the harmonies and the fact that it's Kirsten and "the guys" She adds something to the group that other acapella lack. I also LOVE their funny, quirky sides. Watching the making of Evergreen, we really saw how they all work together so well and have fun while doing it.

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

I am a absolute Pentaholic. They spread joy, humanity and "flowers" that we need in this life. Tx for this. Greetings from South Africa

[@suzannebastien2918]

I love everything about Pentatonix but I have to admit that listening to the "Wall of sound" coming from them is just mind blowing 🤩

[@xbubblehead]

I appreciate that no matter who is out front, they sound like the star and the others fully support them. And that they project that they are really enjoying what they are doing.

[@ruth2141]

The group does the arranging themselves, making a general plan then improvising different harmonies, styles, etc. Kevin comes up with the percussion, and IMO you are right that his contributions are a huge part of why their sound is so popular. When they get something they like, they send a recording to their "sixth member" Ben Bram, who is an experienced a capella arranger / producer. He tweaks it, makes sheet music and there may or may not be further discussion and revisions. When they get a Grammy for their arrangements all six of them win.

[@EhrineAshbark]

From what I recall, they'll often test things out to see which voice fits best for a bit. There's no ego's clashing and demanding the spotlight, but instead it's about what is best overall.

[@celiachristman104]

Kevin is the most intelligent, talented, humble artist out there.

[@musicalmags2010]

Totally agree with you on the subject of Kevin , he's truly a one off ! I can't think of anyone with as many attributes as this guy has. He started playing piano aged 4 , cello aged 6 and tenor sax aged 10 . He speaks several languages including fluent Mandarin Chinese and taught himself to beatbox whilst playing the cello, composes and arranges songs , and , he also passed the pre-med program at Yale before deciding to concentrate on his music ! The fates were in alignment when Pentatonix saw him cello-boxing in a viral you tube video (whilst still at Yale) and he agreed to join them . Highly recommend the live at Vevo studio's recording of Seals 'Kiss From A Rose' to see Kevin fully showing what he's capable of , and 'O Holy Night' from last Christmas to see how the whole group's voices have matured to even greater levels .

[@richardlessard58]

What I love is the connection to the songs that they have. The best, and the most emotional, example of this for me is "O Holy Night" that they did last year. Truly a case of PTX at the top of their game.

[@donnagardner3138]

You should react to "Oh holy night" it s stunning!!

[@melissacoviello2886]

It really is a spiritual experience!

[@WineMonkey13]

The birds are there for stew!

[@HahnJames]

I always imagine that this song takes place in medieval times around a royal court... ladies dancing, lords a leaping, etc. In my mind's eye, the singer is a lady of the court. Her true love is providing her with all of the things that a courtly lady would need to survive. Partridge, turtle doves, French hens, geese and goose eggs (remember, they're laying) are all pretty tasty if done right. If you've ever had scrambled goose eggs (egg), you won't want to go back to regular scrambled chicken eggs, again. Then,. there's the maids bringing in milk from the royal barns. The calling birds refer to song birds that can be either caged or placed in the garden for a pleasant sound. The drummers and pipers provide music for the dance where the 12 lords are leaping as part of the dance with the 11 ladies dancing. the 12th lady for the 12th lord a leaping is the woman singing the song. Oh, and the 5 gold rings represent him providing her of his wealth,. Every courtly lady needs to have an expense account. Whoever this lady is, her true love is really stuck on her to give her all of these extravagant gifts. Oh, and don't ask me what the swans a swimming are for. They are kind of fun to watch, though. I really like to hear groups like Pentatonix and other acapella groups harmonize. My least favorite Christmas sone is, "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer." Merry Christmas, Nick! I hope you have a most wonderful and joyful holiday!

[@piahooks9849]

I love all of them. They are such a unique collection of voices and yet, they make those differences work wonderfully together. Amazing. I usually pay extra attention when Scott sings. He is the balance point between the ridiculously high voices and the equally ridiculously low voices. I don’t think he get enough recognition for that. I also listen for Kevin’s trumpet sounds and Kirstin’s belt. Marvelous.

[@the_petty_crocker]

When it comes to covers, what sets PTX apart for me is that, like Kelly Clarkson, their version is always an upgrade. The arrangement is more complicated, the vocals are (usually) more difficult, and often they present a song the way I've always felt it should have been done. I've never listened to one of their covers and been disappointed. I may not always necessarily like it more than the original, though I often do, but it always pulls outs different tones and textures and thoughts and appreciation for the song. And as excellent as their voices are, they're never over the top. They sing the hell out of a song while letting it stand on its own. That's a rare balance.

[@RibombeeTeacher]

Pentatonix makes some of the best arrangements of any acapella group in the world. They have incredible vocalists across all ranges and they make everything work so effortlessly. You're almost so mesmerised by how good it is you almost forget how complex their arrangements are. That's what really sells Pentatonix for me.

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

I love all of them, I agree that Kevin is very important to Ptx, with the beatbox or playing cello, and both, but for me they are two things that I like more, is the versatility that they have, and Kirstin, because of the most important acapella groups Home Free, Voice Play and Pentatonix, is the only one that has a female voice, and a great voice, love the way she sings, and what she bring to the band, she and Micth could switch so much, and so many people dosent know how is sings, and also their friendship, they are a family and you could feel it, all of them are give time to shine

[@terrydurham3697]

I love the moment in most of their pieces, usually near the end, where they soar in harmony, each giving, at the same time, their version of the particular sentence or phrase, and just go for it (eg: Mary Did You Know, Imagine, etc). My heart almost stops each time I listen to it. Can there be any higher praise for a piece of music? ❤❤PTX

[@FayolaOnline]

I love how every member shines, including Ben Bram (arrangement with PTX). Even in songs without beatboxing, a few were written or partly written by Kevin, so he's never really on the sidelines.

[@buckeyegirl16]

Its Mitch doing the suspension on 5 golden rings, except on the 8th day he and Kirstie switch, he takes the high notes. At least thats how it sounds to me ❤

[@singingwithrachelmunjai]

Yeah i said the exact same thing. He Mitch definitely sang the high part for that day

[@carmengibson]

It seems like they are throwing back to their own history with some of the backgrounds. They made this fun again.

[@dwfarr]

I love Pentatonix for their versatility and they always seem to enjoy and embrace each other.

[@edsartistry]

By far My Favorite musical group !! Second best is Home Free, another a cappella group. Their level of mastery, the arrangements, the cohesiveness of their voices, the flow of their sound, the professionality of the group, the fact that there are only 5 people and make the rich, full sounds of a full band, and so much more. They are so far ahead of any other group in the music world. They seem to do a lot of things in their own way and so " out of the box" of normalcy. They break a lot of "traditional" rules and no one questions it. They bring a much higher level of professionalism and talent. They are on a level of their own, and they seem to be very humble about their quick rise to stardom. They are God blessed people and I pray they stay humble, kind and selfless. Thanks for this reaction Nick. Keep up the great work, and Merry Christmas.

[@WineMonkey13]

What I love about PTX is arrangements, voices, allowing everyone to shine, like you also pointed out. Feeling, dedication, courage to go absolutely mad and ofcourse the sheer shameless talent they possess.

[@FrozenRose816]

Please please PLEASE do PTX's 2023 version of O Holy Night! They had done this song on their very first Christmas EP and it was just ok. they revisited it last year and it is far and away one of their best. The arrangement is completely new and SO much better.

[@zacharycolthorp5122]

I love everything about pentatonix

[@LesleyBeswick]

I agree with you Nick, I want that balance in a capella and choral groups,

[@HH-yo2bs]

I'm an alto - I always listen for the harmonies! :) Their overall musicality is what drew me in 11 years ago - intricate arrangements, beautiful individual voices, even more beautiful blend (you should check out their music videos for My Heart With You and for Christmastime Is Here x Pure Imagination, they'll be right up your alley!), outstanding dynamics, boundless creativity, and openness to all genres of music!

[@larryross9492]

I like all the things you mentioned, but the secret ingredient for me is surprise in their arrangements.

[@danielcarter837]

My favorite thing about PTX is that they seem to be great humans (if they are human). What I love about their music is that it is never boring. They sing any song, any genre, any style, they are just magical musical unicorns who have music that is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get when you listen to it the first time. You just know it is going to sound amazing.

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their mashup of Pure Imagination/Christmas Time Is Here. Also, for some Kevin awesomeness, recommend their cover of Kiss From A Rose.

[@jenevon1]

I love the balance and sharing "the spotlight". In their concerts they sound great but they also show their personalities and they seem to improve some which makes them more likeable.

[@xbubblehead]

They took the most tedious of the traditional Christmas songs and made it interesting and enjoyable.

[@perrystevenson6364]

Pentatonix History…..composed by Alan Freeman updated by Perry Stevenson They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that. The founding members are:- Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead); Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease); Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese). Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on KZbin, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings. Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma. While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition. They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his KZbin videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing". Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours! Oh, yes, the name. Pentatonix is named for the pentatonic scale, which has five (penta) tones just as Pentatonix has five (Penta) singers. In other words, it's a fancier way of saying they're now "The Quintet." They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on KZbin), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building. But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an acappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on KZbin, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live. Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers. But when their cover of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label. They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys. Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry. Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group. If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently. After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre. Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/ Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work. Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place. The 3 Grammys they’ve won include…. (1)Daft Punk for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella…… (2)Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella…. (3) Jolene w/Dolly Parton for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album “Evergreen” for Best Traditional Vocal Album. They were also nominated for a 5th Grammy award for their album “Holidays Around The World” for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. (THEY ARE THE ONLY ACAPELLA GROUP WITH A STAR!!!!) UPDATE: Pentatonix has also done 9 intros for Thursday Night Football based on their original song “sing”. Links for 3 of them are kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqPVpn2mqdKVgbc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIW4hHVqntyHf6s and kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2PTp3yKmJ6Uabc UPDATE: Pentatonix has done a cameo appearance in the new movie “Candy Cane Lane” starring Eddie Murphy. They are the carolers. UPDATE: Pentatonix sang the National Anthem at the 2023 College Football National Championship game. Link is kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKK6imV7iqyfnc0 UPDATE: They came in 3rd in the 2023 Masked Singer performing as "California Rolls" being unmasked in May 23. UPDATE: The trio of Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie also appeared as guest stars in an episode of the crime drama "Bones." Scott's song, "Light in the Hallway," sung by Avi, was played as the credits rolled. UPDATE: Pentatonix was featured in the movie "Pitch Perfect 2" as a Canadian a Capella group. Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. UPDATE…Kirsten and Ben got married 04/24/24. It is an often debated subject among the Pentaholics as to just how soon we introduce the "Beginners Guide" as we don't want to overdo the introduction. This is a compilation of snips of a whole load of songs which PTX have released. It highlights each member with some of their solos and then a brief history in video. It is quite long - 14+ minutes and is a little dated now (Feb 2020) but is a good watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/onXbepmtm6igh6c&pp=ygUdYmVnaW5uZXJzIGd1aWRlIHRvIHBlbnRhdG9uaXg%3D. Things you need to know because if you get these wrong “Pentaholics” will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha Ha!! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used auto-tune as an effect - so they had to. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album. 3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.

[@paulaanderson7691]

The one winning factor for me is how the members of PTX react to each other. They truly seem to enjoy each others company, and have lots of fun together.

[@kindracriado5984]

I got to see them in concert Dec 5th of this year (saw them last year too) and what I love about them is they are even better live and my brain can’t comprehend it! I’m in awe and have my mind blown the whole time. They are the only celebrities that make me nervous too. My husband wanted to get meet and greet tickets but I begged him not to. I can’t handle TALKING about it hypothetically so I know I’d have a nervous breakdown in reality and make a fool of myself LOL. We stayed at a hotel that connects underground to the venue they were performing in and I was scared to death of running into them in an elevator or something lmao It’s embarrassing how nervous it makes me to even think about talking to them 🫣😂

[@maggiebar77]

Love your reaction!! Mitch has always been my favorite, I can’t get enough of his high voice!! I think this song has a new meaning for me personally and it’s no longer that repetitive boring one cause they made it extremely cool. I just love Pentatonix

[@SWSIK]

I love that you brought up the 4-3 suspension. I love that progression too. I am a church organist who has also taken on directing the singers for the contemporary songs. One thing that drives me nuts with the contemporary songs is that the suspended chords often don't resolve. I have always loved the sound of that suspension, but it needs to resolve! And it's not just my preference. I learned about suspensions in 4-part chorale writing and the very function of a suspension is to resolve. This may sound like a complain, but it is all in good fun. But those are still my feelings. Love that chord and love this video!

[@DonnaBoyd-c3z]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love Aunt Donna xo

[@annmc3878]

I love everything about PTX. Have you heard their original song Please Santa Please. Kirstin sings the lead. Worst Christmas song: Christmas Shoes

[@Acadian_Proud]

If you want a humorous take on “The 12 Days of Christmas”, might I suggest Straight No Chaser’s version of it. They first sang the song as part of an annual Christmas spectacular at Indiana University. It was videotaped and eventually made its way to KZbin. A record producer saw it and decided to offer them a contract.

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

I love Kevin's beatboxing, but I melt with their 5 part harmonies

[@johnshoemakerpbc]

Love pentatonix but voctave is still my favorite. Sadly their schedules don’t allow them as much music as I’d like but their harmonies are unmatched.

[@anna9072]

I absolutely agree with you on “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus”, I’m pretty sure even Pentatonix couldn’t save that for me.

[@Lee-ej4gj]

Love your videos

[@LauraMLittle]

I listen for the surprises, you never know what they'll add or who will lead. Makes it interesting

[@ruth2141]

My least favorite is "Cherry Tree Carol". "Twelve Days" is fun only if you get 12 audience members up to do choreography. There are some good live videos of this. I don't know how they keep track of which arrangement to sing for the 4-3-2-1 countdown, because I think it's different on every verse.

[@lovesmusic0845]

I’ve been watching Pentatonix since the first night they appeared on the Sing Off. They’ve been my favorite group ever since. Hard to believe that anybody would take Kevin’s talent and contributions for granted. Especially if you ever watch a lot of the BTS videos or short films. He’s a major part of their sound as is Ben Bram. I just can’t pick a favorite member. Scott once said without all five of them, PTX doesn’t exist. That’s how I’ve looked at them ever since. Losing Avi was devastating but Matt is a hero in my eyes. It’s like he was prepping for his role long before anybody knew they would need him. I agree that comparing the different vocal groups is pointless. They all have a different focus and style. Let’s just enjoy all of them without needless competition for the “best” of a genre. What I look for in a group is variety of song selections, experiences and vocal arrangements. PTX gives me all of those elements. They do fabulous covers, original music, work with other artists, make movies, appear on TV, do their own solo work and work hard at providing their fans with a fun experience.

[@Alexis-8800]

100% agree about Kevin (and everything else)

[@maaikedebruijn6383]

You should check out " sancta terra" from epica and floor jansen it is amazing and i think you would love it as well 🤩🤩🤩

[@perrystevenson6364]

Pentatonix songs suggestions: **List may contain some songs you may have reacted to** Some Covers are: Hallelujah, The Sound of Silence, Daft Punk (GRAMMY WINNER), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Cheerleader (OMI Cover), 12 Days Of Christmas, Cruisin For a Bruisin, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, O Come All Ye Faithful, 90’s Dance Medley, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, Wizard of Ahhhs (a montage of several modern songs made to tell the classic story of wizard of oz), Radioactive, Problem, Say Something, Kiss From a Rose (live vevo), Jolene (GRAMMY WINNER), Royals, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies (GRAMMY WINNER), the Prayer, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch….. Some Originals are: Love Again, Sing, Be My Eyes, Coffee in Bed, Happy Now, Run to You, A Little Space, Never Gonna Cry Again, The Lucky Ones…. During the pandemic they released an album called “At Home”. It was recorded entirely at their own homes separately on Zoom then sent to the studio to be put together….songs include… Blinding Lights, Home, When the Party’s Over, Break My Heart, Dreams. SO MANY MORE…. TOO MANY TO LIST, BUT THIS IS A GOOD START. ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY TO THE RABBIT HOLE KNOWN AS… PENTATONIX.

[@jenchem42]

Nick, I LOVE your Pentatonix reaction videos - as I told you when we met a few weeks ago, I've watched them all. I am relieved that PTX has made this NOT your least favorite Xmas song, LOL. If you want to experience another traditionally dull carol in a completely new way, check out PTX's "O Come All Ye Faithful." Also - the same things that you like about Pentatonix, you would also love about Voctave (I didn't check to see whether you've reacted to them before.)

[@simsweechuah9753]

Thanks for the reaction. Check out Pure Imagination/Christmas Time Is Here. And OHoly Night. Awsome.

[@WNYretiree]

I'm with you on 12 Days of Christmas. Not by any means my favorite Christmas song. I thought that Pentatonix did a fine job on this. With the variety they managed to instill, the song became bearable, at least. I have to say that whoever constructed this video did a great job. Visually, the way the screens changed was a big help in maintaining interest in the song for me. I kept waiting to see who the members would pop up next.

[@lauracottom7425]

I personally think they sound better live. Seen them several times.

[@pihoihoi]

Reminds me a lot of how Steeleye Span turned folksongs into contemporary (pop) music, In fact, all the vocal arrangements sound like taken from a Steeleye Span template!

[@marilyncernik4128]

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[@danieljohnston8221]

The whole song is about birds. Each day is a different bird even the golden rings

[@prevosher]

I agree about Kevin. They are all so talented but I wonder if they just watch him sometimes with their mouths open in amazement

[@GokselFatih]

I love your effort to maintain a deep manly voice and still you're cute af.

[@oxoelfoxo]

i wish everyone would sing gold instead of golden rings. who wants just a golden ring?

[@LesleyBeswick]

Four COLLIE birds!!!!!! Look it up

[@katherineeasteal662]

Good reaction and analysis. Pentatonix are great vocalists and are my favourite acapella group, although Voiceplay and Maytree can be stunning in totally different ways. My favourite vocal group though is Forestella, a South Korean crossover male quartet who can sing brilliantly, basically anything. They are known as The Kings Of Harmony and many reactors refer to them as an acapella group. But there is no beatboxer (only 4 members) and their arrangements are brilliant not least their excellent use of the interaction between instrumentals and vocals. Also, Forestella tends to make better use of their great bass, Ko Woo Rim, than Pentatonix does with Avi in the past and Matt now. Voiceplay makes good use of Geoff though, which is one of their major strengths.

[@d0nnerknispel64]

I am just a bit sad that Pentatonix is so pop and heavily produced. I really like the old authentic covers, where you can still hear their "real"voices. But over the last years, they have published nothing that me excites

[@jenniferlucas3540]

So you like, “Grandma got run over by a reindeer,” more than “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus?”

[@heidisumner4321]

Pentatonix

[@MaKettle111]

Mine too. 😎

[@amacater]

For straightforward classical singers, Voces 8 - who also like Pentatonix :)

[@CapriUni]

Not to burst anyone's bubble that these gifts were meant to be pets, but: The reason why someone would want that many birds is to *eat* them -- Geese (and goose eggs), swans, blackbirds, hens, were all typically roasted for feasts. And with that many milkmaids, dancing ladies, pipers, and lords to feed (for twelve days), you'd need a long grocery list. [Note: this reply was written 30% tongue-in-cheek]

[@joshuahallett6235]

Hmmm 🤔 so, for me, I have two on relatively equal footing, those being Pentatonix and Voiceplay.

[@thisismetoday7423]

I’m an acapella singer and I think it’s important to acknowledge they are human and are not perfect singers live. Yes, they are great but I was at their concert a couple of weeks ago and there were times someone was off. One song in particular was a total mess for me. But I still really enjoyed it overall!

[@manoelferreira948]

My friend react to Gabriel Henrique singing holy night, you will like.

[@justanotherfluteguy]

Nick jamming to 5 💍 4-3 sus: 3:40 4:32 4:45 5:01 6:58 8:44 9:02 10:39 11:02 12:49 13:29

[@MrSardine17]

Sorry, it's good, but pales against 'Christmas Truce' by Sabaton. The emotional impact is immense, especially with the video - the production is awesome and someone you might recognise sings over the end credits, (hint: operatic soprano:)

[@totoro123]

My favourite group is Voiceplay, it used to be PTX - but I find them rather too polished and predictable, whereas Voiceplay have the variety and excitement of early PTX

[@davids6898]

I’m with you. 12 days of Christmas is my least favorite carol. Unfortunately Pentatonix is also my least favorite as well. Too commercial for my taste.

[@anitaatsisteract]

I love them, but have issues with them sounding overly pitch corrected in these videos. That just icks my ears.

[@NiiloPaasivirta]

Do you know what that song is about? It's not about birds. It's a hymn, about the most religious Christmas song you could find. The "partridge in a pear tree" was Jesus Christ who died on a tree as a gift from God. The "two turtle doves" were the Old and New Testaments - another gift from God. The "three French hens" were faith, hope and love - the three gifts of the Spirit that abide (I Corinthians 13). The "four calling birds" were the four Gospels which sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ. The "five golden rings" were the first five books of the Bible also called the "Books of Moses". The "six geese a-laying" were the six days of creation. The "seven swans a swimming" were the "seven gifts of the Holy Spirit". (I Corinthians 12:8-11; Romans 12, Ephesians 4; I Peter 4:10-11). The "eight maids a milking" were the eight beatitudes. The "nine ladies dancing" were nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22 & 23) The "ten lords a-leaping" were the Ten Commandments. The "eleven pipers piping" were the eleven faithful disciples. The "twelve drummers drumming" were the twelve points of the Apostles' Creed.

[@gabyabed]

Just a reminder, "Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney may be a candidate for worst Christmas song ever.

[@janeramirez8767]

Wait--so you used to like "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" BETTER than "12 Days of Christmas"? My friend! Seriously? At its worst, "12 Days" is repetitive and silly. It's also a fun song to sing on the bus when your choir is on Christmas tour. But "I Saw Mommy"? I'm not thanking you for putting that worm into my brain!

[@LoFiHalien]

I would argue Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer takes the prize for worst.

[@patriciathobro7746]

Wow. That is truly terrible.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

What is??

[@JimKlus-jc4dw]

@@nickhiggsthesinger- don't bother commenting to @patriciathobro7746, he or she is so anti-PTX always posting hateful comments against PTX.