Pentatonix - Carol of the Bells | Reaction | BEST VERSION EVER!

[@AleksReacts]

A huge, special thanks to @technodevilexe for providing me with the recording that enabled this reaction on Christmas Day! Additionally, thank you @judithL3100, @yoclark2723, @Gwennedd, @simsweechuah9753 for suggesting it - obviously I loved it. To all of you and your families and friends: Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄❤❤❤

[@technodevilexe]

yess, i'm so glad this worked for you! merry christmas & happy new year !!

[@AleksReacts]

It was a great present for the season! ❤

[@Champlette2]

You got it!! You really can tell Mitch and Kirstie apart after hearing them enough. His sound is very distinctive. Mitch is quite the chameleon both with his style and his vocal tone. He can sing very brightly like he does in "Aha" or "Daft Punk" or very sweetly like he does here and in "The Prayer" and also very warmly like he does in "Kiss From a Rose" and "Amazing Grace". He has a one in a million voice and he can sing anything from classical to even rap (see their cover of "Problem"). Thanks for another great video! You earned another sub!

[@AleksReacts]

Oh, I am not sure if my skills are up to the task of telling Mitch and Kirstie apart every time. Glad I got it here. 😊 I am also happy to hear that you enjoyed the reactions enough to subscribe. You're more than welcome to the channel! ❤️❤️❤️ There are currently 180 suggestions for PTX songs, so there will certainly be more for me to listen to and share my thoughts on. Hope I won't disappoint in the future.

[@HannahSBax]

I have a white, blue and silver tree too, this year😊. Love this song by PTX, best version

[@AleksReacts]

You have excellent taste in tree decorations, I can tell. 🤣 Thank you, obviously, I loved it too!

[@chrisabel1833]

The subtitle for this song should be "when does Mitch breathe?" ...and i think you nailed it. I've heard of trumpet players mastering the circular breathing technique -- never heard of a vocalist attempting it, let alone mastering it for a 3 minute + song.

[@continentzero7572]

Katrina Velarde does similar things : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn66op2Emp2Dmqc Korean singers in the tradition of Minyo or Pansori also use a kind of circular breathing technique.

[@AleksReacts]

@chrisabel1833 I can't be sure, but it really seems like he's singing while inhaling. He is to be applauded for this extraordinary performance, though all PTX made it perfect. It was a true pleasure to watch and of course, I watched it again uninterrupted quite a few times. Happy Christmas and thank you for allowing me to a small part of it! 🎄🎄🎄 @continentzero7572 Thank you! So there is a technique to this, though it still cannot be an easy thing to learn while keeping pitch perfect.

[@carolynl.higgins6206]

Thank you for your great reaction. This is one of the most underrated and under-reacted performances. PTX is stunning here and Mitch and Matt are impeccable in this live performance.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you as well for watching! Who on Earth underrates this one? I can understand that it is not reacted to more often, as I would have never found it without help, but underrated just sounds insane. 🤣 Of course I agree, perfect, just perfect! Wishing you a lovely Christmas and Holiday Season! 🎄🎄🎄

[@geriatricptxer2362]

It's under-reacted because it's not available on KZbin as a solo performance.

[@AleksReacts]

@geriatricptxer2362 I got that, just couldn't understand why it would be underRATED given it's this good.

[@smithpauld1501]

You nailed Matt’s warmth immediately. Thanks.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! It's hard to miss, really. ❤

[@lexymich22]

​@@AleksReactsI feel he's extremely underrated.

[@AleksReacts]

Not really, it's probably force of habit that puts Avi above Matt. People need time to adjust. 😊 I only heard a couple of songs and it was strange for me as well to hear Matt instead of Avi. Imagine those who followed them from the very start...

[@simsweechuah9753]

Mitch has a chameleon like ability to change his voice to sound almost like the singers whose songs he is singing. You can see this in the evolution videos. Like the evolution of Michael Jackson, Ariana Grande, Rihanna and Beyonce

[@AleksReacts]

I wasn't sure if I was hearing it right, but it seems it is true after all. Thank you!

[@technodevilexe]

so true, mitch's skill in vocal mimicry is so impressive. he can make every song sound like it was written for him.

[@lexymich22]

​@@AleksReactsHe even can mimic a dry erase squeak on a dry erase board. You can look up Mitch sharpie and find it

[@AleksReacts]

@lexymich22 I am so NOT listening to that, especially if it's accurate. 🤣🤣🤣 I'll take your word for it. ❤️

[@lexymich22]

​@@AleksReactsI take that noise is repellant to your ears. Lol

[@philpiper]

A belated Happy Christmas Aleks, and thank you for your reaction to this masterfull piece of acapella singing. I have always loved this carol. If you like baroque style singing you should watch the Swingles singing Bach. Phil in Scotland

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much, Phil and of course, very Happy Christmas and New Year to you as well!❤️❤️🎄🎄❤️❤️ I do enjoy baroque style of singing, but when searching "Swingles singing Bach" I am finding too many videos. Is there any one you'd specifically recommend?

[@philpiper]

​@@AleksReactsTry a famous Bach piece first. The Swingles - J S Bach Air on A G string kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmSqn2eipLJqd9Usi=PsoexUlJKk_AeJiG

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, Phil. I'll look into it. It's already a bit confusing, as at a glance it seems The Swingles change over the years and go back to the 60s. Probably an interesting avenue to explore.

[@elainedavis9053]

Happy Holidays -- Awesome Reaction!

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! Happy Holidays! 🎄🎄🎄

[@poolhallshark]

Very, very good reaction, Aleks. I agree with you, this performance is absolutely top notch on all levels. The correct amount of everything, not really overdoing anything. Just the way my brain likes it, not feeling any need for pulling the emergency brake. Visually very appealing as well 🙂 I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas so far, and that it will continue to be that way 😊 Love from the lurking, Norwegian predator 🦈🦈🦈

[@Hundhammer]

Hallelujah predator!

[@AleksReacts]

@poolhallshark and @Hundhammer I just realized something. There are Hammer Sharks out there and maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't call Dominik Kiddo. 🤣 Kidding (pun intended) aside, great to see you both here on Christmas day and most of all I'm glad it seems you're both having a good one. Thank you for giving some of you holiday time to me - it's the best present I could get as time is the most expensive thing to give. I also want to thank you for making 2024 a much better year than it would have been without you guys. I appreciate you both very much! ❤❤❤

[@Hundhammer]

@@AleksReacts there are also poolhalldogs... Iggy Pop - King Of The Dogs (Live @ France Inter) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6vnaCCqcmZg9Usi=yr8-aQzOLxALwzZ9

[@poolhallshark]

@@Hundhammer 😂

[@poolhallshark]

@@Hundhammer 😁

[@lisab4109]

I love this one. It’s also another one where you can hear the difference since their voices have matured. ❤

[@AleksReacts]

I have to agree, this one so far is my favorite by Pentatonix! 😊 Happy Christmas to you and soon, a Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄

[@melissacoviello2886]

Stunning! This is the “Mitch breathe song” lol, there is another song that’s known as “where is Kevin?” It’s Aha at Star Vista in Singapore. The video is low quality, but I promise it’s an amazing video/song. Also rumor is Mitch had two energy drinks because of the jet lag.

[@AleksReacts]

Hmmm, I wonder what the “where is Kevin?” song sounds like. I found it, so I've added it to my list. As for Mitch's energy drinks, as a heavy coffee addict I understand that well enough. 😂 They did an amazing job here, I really meant what I said - it is the best version I've ever heard! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissacoviello2886]

@ I am excited! Aha Singapore is a one of a kind, type of video.

[@TitanSummers]

It's a shame this version is no longer on you tube as it is the best.

[@AleksReacts]

I agree, it is the best one I've ever heard.

[@ruth2141]

This was filmed at a US college, Brigham Young University, for the university's television station, BYUtv. The video is available only through the BYUtv website, which is free and has a variety of content, including some great musical performances. The 2021 Pentatonix special, Christmas Under the Stars, is not always available there, but they sometimes re-post it during the holidays. Fans captured songs from the concert and posted on YT, though some had copyright issues and had to be taken down. The entire concert is really good.

[@AleksReacts]

Obviously, as a beginner and someone who does want to fully concentrate, I did not want to react to the full concert. However, I was lucky to meet @technodevilexe who provided me with the recording specifically so that I could hear it for the first time and share my reaction with you, without it getting blocked. Time is a precious gift, and @technodevilexe invested their time to share a great way to spend it - listen to an excellent rendition of this Christmas Carol. In a way, this reaction is what Christmas is all about - sharing time and joy with others listening to PTX extraordinary performance together.

[@ruth2141]

@@AleksReacts Nicely put. I hope you have found the Pentatonix fans to be helpful and positive. We love it when new reactors appreciate them.

[@AleksReacts]

Almost everyone who visited the channel has been more than wonderful! I've learned a lot, had some serious discussions about music and life in general. It's very rewarding in so many ways. ❤❤❤ Yes, a couple of weirdly rude people showed up, but they don't seem to like it here. 🤣

[@LisE555]

This is mitch's magical song, and the whole group makes it the best version.

[@AleksReacts]

Makes sense as in this rendition he did make it magical and they supported him perfectly.

[@tolun99]

Thank you, an enjoyable reaction. To me, it is so impressive to perform a song like this with such great timing. I have no idea how they do it, but they're masters of it.

[@AleksReacts]

I have decided that I don't need to know everything. It's enough that I know that I don't know. 🤣 That certainly does not stop me from thoroughly enjoying this immaculate performance. Glad you did too! ❤

[@tolun99]

@@AleksReacts True, sometimes enjoyment becomes even more pure if we don't know. More mysterious 😉. But I can't imagine this was done without real effort and practice.

[@AleksReacts]

There is no way any of this could have worked out without practice. 🤣

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! He's right, Carol of the Bells is extremely difficult to get the timing right, I had to do it with a choir in school, and honestly, we thought we would never get the timings right! But there seemed to be a lightbulb moment when it just "clicked" and I will never forget that moment! The relief was palpable because we were running out of time! However, Pentatonix's version MAY have been just a tiny bit better than our version was! 😂😂 For me one of the best Christmas sounds ever!

[@AleksReacts]

Even to a layman it must be clear that this is not possible to work out without every single person "knowing their place in every single second". It is clear that it's a very tough one to perform, let alone live, but they nailed it. I've honestly never, ever heard it performed better. I'll take your word for it being "a tiny bit better" 🤣 May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas (it's still Dec. 25th) and a very Happy New Year! Most of all, I wish you what you wish for yourself in 2025. 🎄🎄🎄Love to Scotland the Brave from Serbia!❤❤❤

[@Hundhammer]

Merry Christmas Peter! Y'all enjoy some beautiful holidays, may the music always be with you! Peace and love from Bavaria ❤

[@peterhowells7309]

@@AleksReacts Thank you Aleks! For me, a full Male Voice Choir (preferrably Welsh) performing this is breath taking, but this was astoundingly well performed! The only difference between theirs and ours were the numbers of people. We had around 20 (ish) people as far as I remember and initially it's chaos! Less people, less chaos! Took time but the end result is so pleasing, it was worth it. We had a short, furious, little female music teacher, but nobody messed with her! Mrs. Pugh! Any messing around got a wallop with a hockey boot - sadist, but good teacher for all that! 😂😂 I assume you also celebrate tomorrow, 26th (Boxing Day) or do you have something else?

[@peterhowells7309]

@@Hundhammer Aww, thanks Dominik! You guys have fun there too! Christmas in Bavaria is pretty special! Hugs from Scottyland!

[@Hundhammer]

@@peterhowells7309 They have orthodox Christmas like Diana... :)

[@ptxaholic]

Thanks technodevil 😘 Awesome react ❤

[@AleksReacts]

I cannot thank @technodevilexe enough! ❤❤❤ Of course, I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction. ❤

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

O thank you thank you. This is so intricate. Yes this is Matt. The other name for this one is "breath Mitch breath". Matt's chocolate voice, well please react to their "O Holy night." You are so appreciated. Greetings from South Africa

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

Love your insights

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! Ah, yes, a good way to describe Matt's voice. Like hot chocolate on a cold winter eve or mulled vine perhaps, with a hint of cinnamon. I am likely to save O' Holy Night for next Christmas season, as there aren't a million Christmas songs out there, but I am comprising a list already for next year. Good news is that Christmas here is not until Jan. 7th, so there are still 6 more Season reactions to go (combining New Year and two different Christmas'). A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours! 🎄🎄🎄 Liefde vir Suid-Afrika van Serwië! ❤❤❤

[@Hundhammer]

❤❤❤ Wow! Peace and love from Bavaria, I'm back from Munich where I spent Christmas with my family and friends... Happy holidays to you!

[@AleksReacts]

My dear Dominik, so good to see you and glad to hear you enjoyed Christmas with family and friends, just as it should be! I am so glad that I got to be a tiny part of it, together with Pentatonix who certainly made this performance one to remember! All the best to you Kiddo, in the coming year! You've made this one a great one for me along with quite a few friends I've made through music this year. ❤❤❤

[@Hundhammer]

@@AleksReacts 🥰

[@mel3268]

Lovely! I’d never seen that performance before. Such a treat!

[@AleksReacts]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it, hopefully both their live rendition and the reaction. This all worked out thanks to @technodevilexe, without them there'd be no reaction. ❤❤❤

[@InkWellideas]

Loved your reaction, and I hope you'll enjoy watching again at your leisure

[@AleksReacts]

I sure did, heard it at least 50x so far in just a couple of days and it's not even Christmas over here. 🤣 I'm a tad bit obsessive like that, if I hear something I like I play it on repeat. Hope you've had a lovely Christmas Day and wishing you a Happy New Year too! 🎄🎄🎄

[@DennisButton-h7i]

That was perfection. I enjoyed that very much...Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas Aleks.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! About their performance, I agree, perfection indeed. A Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours! 🎄🎄🎄

[@xerezjg52]

Wow... all I can say is magical!🤩 I love the tree 🌲

[@AleksReacts]

I've heard this song a million times, never as beautiful as this. Thank you so much, Jairo! ❤ The tree is the first one I've had in about 20 years or so. Never got one when I was renting and now, for 2+ years we live in our place. Haven't taken it down that entire time. I think this year we finally will. 🤣 And a continued thanks to @technodevilexe for being kind enough to share this with me, so I can share it with all of you.

[@xbubblehead]

I hadn't seen this one before...thank you for posting it. There are quite a few videos where Matt's wonderful voice has it's part. I would recommend some, but they are all worth a visit. Keep up the good reactions.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! I am continuously grateful for the support fans give PTX as well as other artists. In this case, I wouldn't have seen it either but for @technodevilexe. I'm sure as I keep discovering more music from PTX there will be quite a few performances where each of them will have a chance to shine.

[@donnastohr]

Mitch can change his voice at will. An example is Superfruit's "The Evolution of Gaga". He mimics her voice to match the periods in which she sang. It's an amazing video.

[@AleksReacts]

I am learning and they haven't disappointed me once. This is one group I am sure I will be coming back to, Mitch included of course. Thank you! ❤️

[@davephillips7209]

Enjoyed the reaction and the music!!

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, Dave! 😊

[@lovesmusic0845]

Every time you see Mitch he’s probably going to look different. Kirstie as well. She wears a lot of wigs. We call this the song where Mitch doesn’t breathe. 😂😂 It’s a beautiful rendition. Yes Matt’s voice is warmer than Avi’s. Avi’s voice is deeper and his operatic training really comes through. Matt’s vocals are different. More theater kid than operatic. Both beautiful, just different.

[@AleksReacts]

You know, you have point. Looking back on the 4 videos I've seen so far, they both do look different in each one. The only thing is the moustache is so noticeable that it was a bit of a 🫨 We also agree on Avi and Matt. Both beautiful and yes, definitely different. I guess there will be some songs where we'll all prefer Avi over Matt and vice versa, but that's totally ok. For example, after hearing their Hallelujah with Avi, I cannot imagine it better (I know there is a version with Matt). It's one of those things, the first one you hear sticks with you...

[@christinekremling6790]

Some great songs with some Matt solos - O Holy Night, Kiss from a Rose, Your a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Mitch has definitely had a lot of different looks. He has had a mustache before but then it went away and it came back about 3? Years ago now. I didn’t like it at first but now I do. Love this version of the song and great reaction.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, Christine! Very glad to hear you enjoyed this! I've only scratched the surface and am yet to hear Avi more than once, but I plan to listen to PTX for a while. So far, I've really enjoyed their style and obviously I'm not the only one. Of course, I jotted down your suggestions for my future reactions. Have a lovely Holiday Season! 🎄🎄🎄

[@tommieev5589]

When I was younger, I learned that this song was called "The Ukrainian Bell Carol". One day I found out everyone else just knew it as "Carol of the Bells." Whatever you want to call it, PTX does it beautifully!

[@AleksReacts]

I didn't know any of this, but sometimes I do a bit of research before reacting. Might as well know what I'm reacting to, if I can. Of course we agree that PTX does it beautifully, I really haven't heard a better version yet.

[@bigfanfromIdaho]

Thanks for this! I love the official video from their early years and have listened to it often, but have never heard a live version and not with Matt. Love it!

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! I'm yet to listen to the official version, kind of got stuck on this one after reacting to it. ❤ Obviously, we both love it!

[@tommieev5589]

@@AleksReacts I hope you enjoy the original video too ( when you eventually get to it). Then you will get to hear it with Avi too. It is great booth ways.

[@kristipierce4735]

YES!!! My favorite version of this! Too bad it’s only available during the month of December on BYUtv (but thankful they still do make it available)!

[@AleksReacts]

Obviously, we agree! This was excellent in every way possible! ❤❤❤

[@simsweechuah9753]

Loved your reaction Aleks! Noting escapes your super hearing...Will be waiting for the next PTX reaction. Check out O Holy Night or Hallelujah. Their mash up of Pure Imagination/Christmas Time Is Here is heavenly.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you so much! Not sure about nothing escaping, this was a LOT, but in the best way possible. ❤ The good news is that I did check out Hallelujah and you can find it under the video on the PTX reactions list, alongside The Sound of Silence and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (for now, but the list is growing). Added all other suggestions and I will get to them, slowly but surely. Have a lovely Holiday Season! 🎄🎄🎄

[@ShinyElfriend]

I really enjoyed your reaction to this! I watched them sing it in concert from the front, and I specifically stared at Mitch to see if I could figure out how he was getting air. I still don’t know, lol! Maybe he pulls it in through his hair or something. 😂

[@kristipierce4735]

It’s his skin…like an amphibian 😜

[@AleksReacts]

You got to hear this LIVE??? I'm guessing half the world is jealous! I realized I don't care how he does it, as long as he keeps doing it. 🤣 You do know you're the 3rd person here we can connect to LotR (we have a lovely lady hobbit and myself, also an elf). Then again, your inspiration may not be Tolkien. Have a lovely Holiday Season! 🎄🎄🎄

[@ShinyElfriend]

@ ​​⁠Shiny is from Firefly, and Elfriend is absolutely definitely Tolkien! Mae govannen mellon!

[@AleksReacts]

I don't even speak Elvish, but even I know what Mae govannen and Mellon means. Thank you kindly for calling me friend. I haven't watched Firefly, as a huge fan of Tolkien, should I?

[@ShinyElfriend]

@ it’s a space western, so it’s not exactly similar other than being another example of speculative fiction, but many of my LotR fan friends also like it and I always recommend it. It was only one season, and it’s disappointing it didn’t get another, but the fans put up such a fuss they were able to release an excellent stand alone major motion picture called “Serenity” with the original cast a few years later that also offered some closure.

[@pweiner7597]

Really enjoyed seeing this recording of the song - have only viewed the older official video. Thrilling! Thank you for your reaction ❤🎄

[@AleksReacts]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll keep repeating this until my fingers are numb. This all worked out thanks to @technodevilexe, without them there'd be no reaction. ❤❤❤

[@celiachristman104]

Thank you for appreciating their talent. Merry Christmas. I look forward to seeing more PTX reactions. I just subbed.

[@AleksReacts]

It is a joy to listen to them and I'm not even into Christmas and all that. A big welcome to the channel! I hope you'll love the community, as well as future reactions - all wonderful people, really. Not just saying that. Have a lovely Holiday Season! 🎄🎄🎄

[@57Gauloises57]

Speaking of Carol of the Bells, I would like to point out Geoff Castellucci's latest production, which is very remarkable in terms of arrangement, scenography (in this case a real one, in a castle), vocal expression, editing and production (he had to do it all in 5 hours because the location was rented and cost a lot). Obviously, as usual, he did it all by himself (even though there are five of them) with the help of his wife. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPUmnWmh9t4rcU

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you, Vincenzo! This Geoff Castellucci guy keeps popping up, but it seems he's worked with VoicePlay as well as solo. I'm thinking I hear them together first and then see what he's all about on his own (or with the help of his wife). Of course, that only means a delay, not an ignore. I believe Christmas in Italy is now, so to you and yours I wish a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄

[@Hundhammer]

@@AleksReacts Buon natale!

[@57Gauloises57]

@@AleksReacts Yes, Geoff (pronounced Jeff) is one of the founder of Voiceplay and yet are working together. Thanks, and yes in Italy is Christmas too so Merry Christmas to you and hope happy new year 👍

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their liv performance video of Kiss From A Rose.

[@AleksReacts]

Thank you! Added to the list.

[@theloneranger8725]

In reply to your statement that this song is not readily available on KZbin by PTX, I beg to differ. Following is a link to a live performance by PTX in December of 2012, back when they first began performing it (with Avi Kaplan as bass). This is on the CBS show The Talk, which was very popular back then, and if you watch closely, you can see when Mitch takes a breath. It also allows you to compare an Avi bass version with that of Matt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWili6t4n5V7o5o

[@AleksReacts]

Perhaps I was unclear, as what I meant was this particular version is the one that was often recommended and this is just the one I could not find (other than in distorted form, not really suitable for a reaction). Of course I could find the official video, so definitely not the song that was missing from YT. Thank you for sharing another version that I didn't come across when searching, especially as it allows for comparison with Avi. 😊 Oh, Mitch has certainly perfected his performance since then. Seems that breathing technique is really, really hard, given that he was really good and the one I watched was beyond reality. Thank you again!

[@57Gauloises57]

Hi Alex, I know Christmas has passed but I wanted to point out, for your collection, a version of Silent Night/Stille Nacht in Czech (Tichà noc) sung by coloratura soprano Patricia Janeckova recorded 9 years ago. It is meant to be a memory of a very talented singer who two years ago announced in a video that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and that she would be taking a break for treatment. Unfortunately, a year after surgery and chemotherapy she left us at only 25 years old, barely having time to get married. I know, it's a sad story, but life is also made of this and her voice survived. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWnYgoiGqcipjbc

[@AleksReacts]

Dear Vincenzo, Christmas has not passed yet, and this year it did not include enough Christmas songs from varied countries. I'm a newbie, so ideas come as I go. However, next year, I'm going to try to include more representatives from other countries, which is only slightly attempted this year. A big plus for me is that I have until Jan 7th to keep listening to Christmas songs, until it really passes in Serbia as well, so 6 more to go this year and thanks to you and some other recommendations, next year it should be an even more colorful Christmas season. Is there an Italian well known Christmas Carol I should include for next year? Something you'd recommend that every Italian knows, ideally in a classic performance that is best known in Italy.

[@57Gauloises57]

@@AleksReacts For the Italian Christmas carol I answered you in the reaction a few days ago (in Angelina Jordan reaction)

[@AleksReacts]

I'll try to find it, it's getting a bit overwhelming, but I'm still kind of keeping up. Thank you so much!

[@LesleyBeswick]

Can Mitch circular-breathe?

[@AleksReacts]

Anything is possible, right? 🤣

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

This is produced. You hear zero breaths

[@AleksReacts]

I know I hear zero breaths, but would PTX really call it live if it was heavily produced?

[@continentzero7572]

The trend of incorporating the Baroque era into a cappella bands was initiated in the early 1960s by the Swingle Singers, founded by the sister of Michel Legrand (composer of Yentl), who specialized in delightful Bach-inspired arrangements. Personally, I adore the Baroque period (my favorite), tolerate the Classical period, detest the Romantic era, and approach the Contemporary era with great caution. That is to say, this reference to the Baroque and the sparkling quality of their remarkable vocal performance inclined me to appreciate this video more than usual, even though I still prefer vocal groups that combine intense emotional depth with vocal technique, like the heart-wrenching "If I Leave" by Forestella : ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKavqY2oYr-BZ7M

[@AleksReacts]

I wasn't sure if my ears were deceiving me, but it seems not. We partly agree, as seems to be the trend for us. I do love baroque, am ok with the classical period, but unlike you I enjoy the romantic era, while on the contemporary we wholeheartedly agree. That is an excellent description of my approach as well - I expect the best and the worst from it. For this particular song, I actually enjoyed the flawless technique without looking for the emotional aspect of the performance. In fact, that it was flawless allowed my emotions to flow freely instead of follow the ones exhibited by the performers. Although in general, I do prefer to feel/hear emotion in the artist as well, so I understand what you mean, this just fit as is. Oh, and since I have not yet caught up with all the comments and I know there are some of yours to cover, I'll take this opportunity to wish you a cheerful holiday season, in whatever aspect you prefer to enjoy the calm of this period. ❤

[@continentzero7572]

@@AleksReacts I wish you, too, excellent celebrations for the end of this year and the beginning of the next… though, beyond theory, it is often hard to determine exactly where the boundary lies between the end and the beginning. Arrabal wrote a beautiful book, "Festivals and Rites of Confusion", which would aptly illustrate the blur of horizons and borders. Why do I prefer emotionless Baroque to Romanticism, yet favor vocal bands with emotion over those without ? Contradiction or paradox ? A mystery !

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@@AleksReacts Joyeux noël

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@@Hundhammer Maligayang Pasko sa inyo. Yes, a joyful tattooed princess, our Gigi.

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@Hundhammer I'm going to leave that one to simmer until next year. No rush, as you know... But I have it jotted down for Christmas specifically. Schöne Feiertage! @continentzero7572 I believe it might be because Baroque can be very chaotically emotional, while Romanticism is mushy. Still a mystery, or has it been partly solved? Joyeuses fêtes! Happy Holidays to you both! 🎄🎄🎄