Professional Singer Reacts to Mary Did You Know (Pentatonix)

[@jamesensley3906]

Pentatonix is a very diverse group, and this includes religious beliefs. They are always respectful of their differences. His deep Christian faith is core to Kevin, and PTX gives him these opportunities to express that.

[@pughead2]

I feel that when Kevin is singing he is not asking a question, as in the previous verses, but is telling Mary in the sweetest way possible that deep in her heart she knows.

[@vickiroman189]

You are the first reactor I've seen who has brought up my exact feelings about Kevin's solo. I love the softest voice asking the two most profound, powerful questions.

[@lauriemccomas1578]

Written by Mark Lowry. Great singer/songwriter. But then there's PTX. As for people hating this song, I would think because it's a Christian hymn. Respect a person's belief. Avi sings this song & he's Jewish. 💕

[@lauriemccomas1578]

Written by Mark Lowry. Great singer/songwriter. But then there's PTX. As for people hating this song, I would think because it's a Christian hymn. Respect a person's belief. Avi sings this song & he's Jewish. 💕

[@hbarfarkle]

The purity of Kevin's tone without vibrato, makes this sound even purer

[@randycraft5895]

Pentatonix are the Royal Court of Christmas music! And I love how their music stands up well over time. All of it. Not just their Christmas music.

[@shaniecesingleton3704]

The reaction to Kevin is 🤌🏾🤌🏾 the confusion, the mistrust, the disgust. What an angelic voice 🎉

[@elainedavis9053]

Awesome Reaction -- Thanks so much!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you!!

[@vmcgriff]

When Pentatonix first started with the Sing Off - Kevin didn’t think he could “sing”. Avi was the one to convince/teach/prove to him that he had an amazing voice! So thankful to Avi for that - a world without ever hearing that beautiful pure tone would be so sad!! ❤🙌🏻 Love your reactions and analysis!! 🎉

[@reneegormley2824]

This is my favorite xmas song.

[@victoriac4317]

All I can focus on is how stunning your eyes are🤩🩵

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thank you so much 😀

[@edsartistry]

I love your "music nerdiness" it really is helpful to learn how they make the songs and the arrangements work for them. That section of repeated "Mary did you know" , the climax, I think really gives you a feeling of a crowd of people gathered around asking Mary if she did know. PTX is really great at making the "story" of the song come alive. The major notes you talk about in that second climax gives my a feeling of urgency or excited questioning. Like "we REALLY want to know" , "Please tell us". Kevin's part was so well placed and the arrangement of the part being given to him to sing was so well done and fitting. And as Mitch sings the high and emphatic "the Great I Am" ,again there couldn't have been a better voice to belt that out. So well arranged. The ending in unison does give you a sense of unresolved, but I think of it more like the people of those days really wouldn't know until 33 or 34 years later when the prophesy of Christ was being carried out and resolved then. Thank you for your assessment and breakdown of this beautifully done song. One of my PTX favorites. Have a Merry Christmas !

[@draagax]

Thank you for explaining the musical stuff the way you did. A lot of reactors with a musical background will use terminology and not explain it in a way that is easy for others to fully understand.

[@madenabyss6981]

Love this song this was filmed in bronson cave in griffith park where they filmed the original batman back in the 1960s perfect location for PTX to film this music video ❤

[@gelelied]

This is such a beautiful cover of this song (my favorite). Another absolutely memorable version is the one that Mark Lowry (the author of the lyrics) sings with Voctave (who are truly awesome).

[@danielcarter837]

Kevin's tone can be so light and innocent sounding it was just perfect for that moment. I think it was his first real solo. Michael Jackson evolution might have been first but this was so effective emotionally..

[@marablemorgan8292]

Kevin sings!!! He is a cellist, a beatboxer, a beautiful tenor and graduated from Yale with a degree in pre med!!!

[@Badger77722]

Loved your reaction to this beautiful song! I often joke that this is one of the very few songs where Kevin has twice as many solo lines in a song than Kirstie!

[@ruth2141]

Pentatonix has recent official videos for some of the new tracks on their 2023 Christmas album, including a mashup of "Christmas Time Is Here" (from the Charlie Brown Christmas) and "Pure Imagination" (from the first Willie Wonka movie).

[@eddietucker7005]

I love when they have a deceptive cadence. It fit so well with this arrangement. As far as the cave setting, I feel it was set almost in an Easter setting. They are in a dark cave with candles as light. As the light from “outside” grows throughout the song to the ending, it’s like the rock of the cave is being pushed away by the women to find Jesus no longer there. Beautiful symbolism. It may not have been their intent, but that is what I’m going to take away from it and I’m happy with that. Yes I agree, they always have that dangling tension waiting to be resolved. It’s so satisfying when they do that. I’m really glad they really introduced Kevin as the tenor that he truly is. I love watching your videos. Not only are you SO good looking, you are a great teacher that can explain music in a simple way so that people who haven’t had training can understand what you are talking about. Thank you… again!

[@meredithingram9384]

I really like how your analysis ties technique to emotion. I know nothing about music so I’m learning from reactors with expertise. You have a balance between expertise and feeling that is just perfect.

[@Proudconservativegirl]

This analysis is really enlightening and enjoyable to watch. Pls pls react to their live vevo performance of kiss from a rose. They each show off their range and talents in that performance and I would love to hear your reaction!

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

SUBTEXT Not only does Kevin have a beautiful tenor voice, he is very devout.

[@MariaGolay]

Love their version of this beautiful song. Love your reactions!

[@MaKettle111]

I wonder if Mark Lowry ever imagined that this song would be covered so many times. I like the simple way the Pentatonix has put this together. Check out Home Free’s first album Full of Cheer. O Holy Night Angels We Have Heard On High Do You Hear What I Here? You won’t be disappointed. And if you want to laugh check out a couple of their other songs on that same album. Merry Christmas Oh and my kids favorite song. I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. Postmodern jukebox has an interesting version of that one.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Yes it really took off! Some people hate it, but I don’t mind it 🙂

[@shilohauraable]

I can't imagine hating this amazing song! 😮

[@jamesklakurka2346]

Your face when Kevin started singing!

[@frankhartranft1588]

In a vocal video about Pentatonix between the group members, all think Kevin has the highest pitch, - you have a great tonal ear and I love your reviews.

[@tobyhenderson4637]

Mary Did You Know covered by Tomi P and Casper Fox is an incredible bass-tenor duet with harmonies that will rock your world. I think you'll love it!!

[@davidbangtson3109]

Love hearing your insightful analysis and reaction to PTX performances. Makes listening to them even better.

[@bensilberman4912]

Another awesome video from the stunning Nick!!

[@pjb3583]

This was the second PTX song I heard, after Hallelujah, and I was hooked from then on. It’s just majestic, and Kevin’s sweet, sweet voice was a real surprise. They’ve given a similar treatment to O Holy Night (their second arrangement of this hymn, actually) on their Christmas album this year, and a video has just been released if you want to see how current-day Pentatonix blows the roof off. I’m loving the music education, please keep ‘em coming. Peace …

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

Enjoyed your analysis - thanks for this! I love when a reactor finds something new to help explain how they’ve managed to capture us all so firmly for so long 😊 They do seem to use every tool in their arsenal, from the arrangement through to the video, to form a really cohesive piece of art with each song they do, never straying from the true meaning of the song. Dedicated musicians who work super hard, smart enough to gather the best around them and work as a team, seeing them continue to thrive and grow makes me so happy ❤

[@JayZFranks83181]

Please do their new video release of oh holy night. You will never be the same.

[@Gwennedd]

I'll second that request. Also...Kiss From A Rose ( Seal cover) ...their rendition is just insane!

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you.

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

Fans call it a wall of sound. We let it wash over us

[@mauriceallen8496]

absolutely fantastic analysis and reaction. Thank you so very much Nick. You are a fantastic vocal coach. Awesome, AWESOME.

[@celiachristman104]

Thank you for your breakdown. I love love love your reactions to PTX videos and thank you for all the kudos you gave Kevin. He is amazing!!!! More PTX please!

[@sandrakleres7508]

You must hear from PTX: AHA! (live in Singapore), Bohemian Rhapsody. You must also hear from Marcelito Pomoy The Prayer and the Power of Love....

[@Dreama-ue2fu]

I just love the way you analyse music to show us how indepth music is. An it really helps me alot. Im from music on both sides of my family, i thought i knew everything, well now i know do much more. Thank you.

[@adriankolsters]

Great comments as always Nick, please continue to give us your musical nerdiness🙂. I know some music theory but I like the way you put it and explain it, very helpful.

[@JEBPsych]

I knew right away when you were talking about the beat-boxer (Kevin Olusala...sorry if I misspelled his name), that you would be pleasantly surprised when you heard him sing. Great reaction video. Pentatonix are incredibly gifted. My personal favorite is "Run to You".

[@jenniferloomis5052]

Love pentatonix

[@baskervillebee6097]

The cave is in LA and was where the filmed the old Bat Man tv show.

[@JanSkaggs]

Mary knew! We just don’t know how much she knew and when things would be revealed to her. I just can’t imagine God would let her know her first born child would be cruelly sacrificed so young. She obviously learned at some point He could do miracles because she is the one who suggested he change the water to wine at the wedding celebration. He told her He had not come into His time but He did the miracle. So she had to have been told at some point before that that her Son was going to do miracles. Or maybe He was already changing water into wine at home? The Bible doesn’t quite go into that. 😊 Great reaction and I loved your explanations. Very good! I know it’s been said many times, many ways 🥴 quit apologizing for pausing. I learn from you and I love that. I can then share with my grandkids who homeschool and don’t get music classes! Thank you so much. ❤

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

So happy to hear that. Thank you so much!♥️

[@Heatsauce70506]

Off the subject at hand.....I love your voice cadence and tone. I can listen to you ALL day. ❤

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Wow, thank you!

[@marablemorgan8292]

No, you give great reactions! Thank you!

[@danielcarter837]

To prove how meticulous they are in everything they do....Kirsten was videoed with the lit cave opening behind her head to give her the Virgin Mary halo.

[@kirbylee311]

This was my favorite version of this song... until I heard Mark Lowry's version. Now Mark Lowry's version, sung with Voctave, is the staple version of this song on my Christmas playlist. I'd like to see your reaction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5K1oZiDiZanoLMsi=i1Rl0QOjM0kBXZPZ

[@patricks1223]

My favorite too. React to the Voctave version, Nick. You’ll love it!!!!

[@joseignacio6525]

it is even more spiritual and intelectual deeper if you truly understand what are they singing, the key words and symbols

[@Kimmerkel-k]

I love your music nerdiness! Keep it up!!

[@rodb9275]

Have you done their newest yet? Kiss From A Rose. It's amazing

[@vitoriavilar]

I am always waiting for your PENTATONIX reactions❤️The new Christmas Songs album is sooooo good! And the clips videos are so emotional 😭 ❤ I suggest you react to each one, I am sure you gonna love. Plus…. Please REACT TO KISS FROM A ROSE LIVE🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

This is my 1st time to your channel and I subscribed. I Watch a good number of local coaches and singers who do reactions and I must say I learned so much so much in your reaction here. You bring up things that I've never heard anybody else bring up. Ever does anything unintentional. They Do you have a standard "formula"4 lack of a better word that you See repeatedly in there videos. I don't know if you've reacted to any Superfruit which is a side project Mitch and Scott had earlier on in Pentatonix Career. They do a cover of Katy perry's rise. It was done in reaction to the shooting at the gay night club pulse in Miami. It features 3 of their friends from the LGBTQ+ Community. Brian Justin Crum who most people know from his cover of creep on America's got talent. Mario jose and Mary Lambert. I seem to recall hearing that she has sung with Macklemore And Louis. Superfruit isn't a cappella. In this pc they have Just a piano accompaniment. All of the hallmarks of a pentatonic arrangement you will see in rise. There's also Video titled on you which is Scott and Mario jose. It is L.P. Lyrics on a hands Zimmer track called time from inception. And again you see See the Pentatonix arrangement there. I love joy insights about how the different chords Are used to Express a certain emotion and that the way they arranged ITIT seems that each person represents somebody else Asking the question I knew you would get your moment when they went into the major key. Kevin is a Seventh day adventist. As such Pentatonix does not perform on friday nights. You mentioned pentasuspension. I have what I call PST Which is Pentatonix standard time. You can tell where they are in their career based on either the length of ovi's hair or Mitch's Physical appearance since it's always changing. I have a feeling you would agree with this. What I love most about a cappella is that it is organic. There is no 4th wall so speak. The singers cannot hide behind instruments. So since it's a face to face performance with the audience There Emotions Really come forward. I haven't looked through your catalog yet but if you haven't reacted to their cover of imagine you must. You heard a little bit of the pentatonic wall of sound. In there cover I mean upgrade, of imagine You get the entire wall of sound. Also the way that they have chosen to present the message is so powerful.

[@magdalenarangel53]

Would you react to Mary did you know, Tommee Profitt ft Jordan Smith. I love this rendition. Jordan Smith's voice is angelic and so powerful, and the orchestra along with Tommee Profitt make it sound epic. Your mind will be blown.

[@craigcox5586]

Love it! ❤

[@markkeller1477]

We're only 23 seconds in so I'm gonna pause and talk for 5minutes and try to drag this beautiful performance out for nearly 15 minutes or until you forget what they are singing about!

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Thanks so much

[@haslersa]

Would love to hear your reaction to Sugar Plum Fairy? It’s amazing but your musical input would be great.

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their cover of Kiss From A Rose.

[@peterclark5273]

If you want to see some of the most impressive singing please watch LUCY & MARTHA THOMAS - O Holy Night then The Prayer and Mary Did You Know then Lucy Thomas sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas also HALLELUJAH , Evergreen and then At Last and La Vie En Rose you will not regret it Enjoy!.

[@karencampbell2760]

Ik u won't see this but I have to say Nick,you are beautiful ❤

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

♥️♥️♥️

[@luckywanderer5107]

❤

[@oxoelfoxo]

🎄

[@MaryG0725]

Just found your channel and really appreciated your insightful reaction and analysis. Please react to Kiss From a Rose LIVE! I believe VEVO is the live studio producer.

[@martymcghee3742]

❤❤❤THIS IS FULL FAITH❤😊NOT RELIGION❤❤❤😊❤😊❤❤❤

[@marablemorgan8292]

⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡

[@thomascurtin9714]

This is a wonderful arrangement, no argument. If you're curious about a more jazzy, upbeat tune about the Blessed Mother, I invite you to explore Take 6 and their acappella 'Mary". In my youth when hanging out with my choral nerd buds, this was one of our anchor 'in the moment' songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIe1mKKEq5afoZI

[@marablemorgan8292]

Kevin does sing...

[@wftjet]

The problem is the SONG (specifically the lyrics) not this performance. To Christians who revere the Virgin Mary the suggestion that she might not "know" about how important Jesus would be is sacrilege. She was told so by the Angel Gabriel. Joseph also "knew" these things too.

[@marcgarrett4401]

Yet Jesus still had to remind her when he was about his father's business. Maybe she had forgotten he could do more than turn water into wine.

[@chrispavlich9656]

She may have been told but did she really comprehend?

[@danielcarter837]

I agree with what you said. She was told. But....Being told and truly comprehending and even believing are entirely different things.

[@zmochi5451]

React To dimash please

[@zmochi5451]

Please Dimash

[@marablemorgan8292]

Still unresolved...

[@dthomas4566]

Bro made this about him and lost all views, but probably has no idea why?

[@amandathompson4339]

OMG!!! Whyyyy keep stopping? If it's a video for ppl wanting to learn music notes...and all that then ok...but is that what this is? Must've clicked the wrong thing lol

[@ellenhulslander2897]

If you want to hear the song without interruption, go to PTX's page. This is a reaction/analysis page. No need to leave a sparky comment.

[@edyta_soko]

OMG!!! Why are you here then? It is a reaction

[@amandathompson4339]

@@ellenhulslander2897 you are right, sorry for my comment.