RISE - SUPERFRUIT (and others). Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis

[@SirHairless]

Check out the last time I heard Scott and Mario singing together! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIaUpZ13ZZZ4qJo

[@mel3268]

@@SirHairless already watched it! Amazing!

[@ruth2141]

I'm glad you noticed the shot of Scott appreciating Mitch's singing. He is a huge fan of Mitch's voice (as are the other PTX members) and if Scott isn't singing and Mitch is, you'll often see him reacting with that smile.

[@n1ghtereal]

I was just about to comment this but here you are. 😁 I'm happy Sir Hairless noticed and appreciate that little simple thing.

[@bethphillips9693]

This always moves me to tears. I live an hour north of Orlando where the Pulse massacre happened and will never forget the shock and horror. They are all members of the LGBTQ community so you really feel their passion and emotion.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Yes ❤

[@ruth2141]

The original video credits Scott and Pentatonix's "sixth member" Ben Bram with this arrangement, and Ben is playing the piano. If you haven't heard about Ben Bram before, he is an a capella singer / arranger / producer who Scott met through his college a capella group. Ben helped Pentatonix get on the SingOff, managed some of their early tours, and has done final arrangements and produced most of their songs.

[@karannewton3481]

Thank you for reacting to this and also for noting the context. Many reactors don't give the credit behind why they did this. Its such a powerful message and you gave it much respect.

[@heidifruchtl354]

Scott has a paternal feel for his singing partners. You can see it in his ptx seasons of love video when Kirstie hits that note. He is so supportive.

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

So glad you did this one. Loved this. You will really enjoy Defying gravity of Superfruit. It is amazing. You are so appreciated. Greetings from South Africa

[@karannewton3481]

Yes to Defying Gravity by Supetfruit!!!!

[@lorriredmon8212]

Knowing the background of their tribute, this makes me cry every single time. It's moving and so powerful. There's no stopping them. I am so pleased that you reacted to this. I've been anticipating it for a long time. I knew you'd appreciate the talent, arrangement and meaning. Thank you so much.

[@marablemorgan8292]

I love watching the expressions flicker across your face!

[@beefan2528]

Whether it's Ben Bram, or Scott, or any other who inspires these collabs - they are magical extensions of the PTX member family, and I am grateful

[@elle99]

Any time I'm upset I pull up the Superfruit video's and let Scott and Mitch's beautiful harmonies and melodies calm me down. Their Troye Sivan cover is a study in shocking context and I play it on loop, just letting their voices wash over me. So here now with "Rise" add in 3 more stunning voices, is it wrong for me to perhaps naively believe and wonder that the power of music can bring the most hardened person to their knees, weapons tossed aside. Thank you Christopher and Sir. 🪶

[@SirHairless]

Music is certainly powerful enough to do just that 💪🏽

[@Anjalena]

Whenever the Pulse massacre comes up, I like to make sure we remember Christina Grimmie who was shot a day before in Orlando. No connection between the events but Christina was so young, kind and full of life. I had been following her for awhile on KZbin. She had a promising career as well. She got 3rd or 4th on The Voice the year before she died, I think. Adam Levine was her mentor on the show and he got very close with her family during the show. He ended up paying for her funeral. RIP.

[@PtxXtp]

You mentioned Scott and Mitch singing a straight line and then moving it into vibrato. They’ve been singing together so long they usually match their vibratos. It’s obviously more noticeable during superfruit when it’s just the two of them. Superfruit is another. Huge rabbit hole to go down. They started as comedy vloggers/you tubers but noticed that their musical episodes did better than just the vlogs. They have some great evolutions/medleys from when they were still vloggers but then they got more professional and put out a full original album that they wrote called Future Friends. Unfortunately they stopped doing superfruit when they moved into separate houses but we all keep hoping they’ll do more music someday as their superfruit album and videos were all so good. Glad to see you doing this one first.

[@risperdude]

This is and has been for the last 8 years been my favorite performance of all time. I know part of it is the connection to the Pulse shooting as it lends another depth to the message. I listen to it frequently, never just once anytime, and virtually never without choking up. The blend, the dissonance, the build and denouement, and Mary's tender final notes all just trigger so many emotions of grief, courage, sadness, and Joy all at the same time. Thank you for reacting to this.

[@juliewade1393]

Really should listen to Superfruit sing. Hip hop goes Broadway! So entertaining ❤

[@verinhajor]

The best of Superfruit is the medleys Scott and Mitch did. This one is wonderful and meaningfull. Thank you for analysed.

[@janeramirez8767]

I've used up all my superlatives in previous comments. I can't find a way to say how much I love this song, arrangement, and performance. I'll have to settle for something ludicrously trivial: Sir Hairless, when you get to BJC's "Creep" (live performance on America's Got Talent, please), you might notice that Brian is wearing the same textured black leather jacket that you see on him here. I seldom pay attention to what singers wear, but that jacket is a standout. ETA: Mary was the perfect choice for the final a cappella solo. Her voice is powerful but also gentle. Even the K sounds on "conscious" and "chaos" are somehow softened when she produces them.

[@janices5389]

@SirHairless I will add, PLEASE when you do the BJC AGT version of Creep, be aware that he sang it 2x. It is the 1st audition video that you really want to watch. The second one in the semi-finals is good but there is something truly magical about the first performance. Something indefinable that sets it heads and shoulders above most versions I've ever heard, despite being a shortened version of the song (due to constraints of the contest) You will see exactly what I mean at the very end of the performance, but I don't want to give it away. Listen close, because it's a tribute that is very rarely seen.

[@janeramirez8767]

@@janices5389 Totally agree. That's the video I meant. Thanks for the clarification.

[@IowaDad81]

Mary Lambert's most famous work is probably being the featured artist to sing the hook in "Same Love" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, which she expanded into the solo song "She Keeps Me Warm", released in 2014.

[@ruth2141]

If you are a certain age, you may have heard Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's 2012 hit, "Same Love", which was a huge hit and unavoidable for a few months, at least in the US. Mary Lambert co-wrote and sang the refrain ("She keeps me warm...").

[@karylmonaco8174]

You're definitely going to enjoy hearing more from all of these artists! Waiting for you to get to Superfruit has been almost as bad as waiting for you to get to Pentatonix with Matt! This arrangement of Rise is one of my very most favorites. I don't know how many times I've just played this over and over and over again.

[@davidbangtson3109]

My absolute favorite of all the Superfruit performances. So impressive and so deeply believed by them all. I'm pretty sure they are all members of the LBGTQ+ community, which makes their fervor even more understandable. Great analysis and reaction as well, as is usual, of course.

[@Nellian]

Awesome to see Brian Justin Crum with Scott and Mitch!!!

[@Kaliia]

This is such a beautiful song from such a heartbreaking tragedy.

[@camillep3631]

that was great, you always point out things a lot of us miss- well, me anyway ;}...so I'm gonna throw this out there...Sup3rFruit, Empire Medley, just sayin'

[@drogna3905]

This always makes me cry. Its just so beautifully sung.

[@CommontSense]

Mary Lambert has a lovely slowed and stripped down acoustical style of Rick Springfield's Jesse's Girl. Worth a listen. Instead of rock pop style of envious covet (Springfield's) it becomes a sad unrequited love song

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Agreed her cover of Rick’s song is wonderful

[@judithL3100]

I think of this as an “anthem”

[@carey9019]

I clicked this video so fast! Thank you for choosing this one, I absolutely love their version of this powerful song!

[@elJae-btw]

I'm frustrated that I can't upvote this multiple times. Brilliant.

[@ShinyElfriend]

This is so beautiful! All the voices are used to great effect in the arrangement, of course, but something about Mitch’s cry and Mary’s soft passion tears my heart out.

[@SirHairless]

❤

[@taniareads8751]

Love, love this song. I would buy it if it was available - especially if some of the proceeds went to a charity of their choosing. So powerful and beautiful.

[@HH-yo2bs]

Huzzah! Finally! :) Superb reaction, as always - thank you! Can't wait for you to discover Superfruit's version of 'Defying Gravity' (with a very green Mitch!), their Beyonce medley, and of course their original music!

[@kellyj8692]

Yes, I looove those two and the Lady Gaga medley!

[@kellyj8692]

Oh and Empire medley

[@amybruner744]

This cover of Rise has always touched my heart and after hearing it a hundred times I still get chills and tears. So much so that I've written "I will still rise" on my bathroom mirror in lipstick to remind me in difficult times. ❤‍🩹

[@Bonofox1]

FANTASTIC cover by Scott, Mitch, Brian, Mario and Mary🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@merdedespichard9444]

I’ve always loved this version of this song. You would enjoy Brian Justin Crum’s full version of “Creep,” not the competition version, just his very beautiful recorded version. It’s magnificent. I love Mary’s addition here, just perfect.

[@mel3268]

Outstanding analysis of an amazingly powerful song and performance. I’m moved each and every time I listen to it.

[@maggiex1212]

I have been waiting for this one...I find this one an emotional one, and that was before I heard the story behind this cover. It is a testament to their talent. Each bring something special to make it so glorious. Indeed powerful! Thank you for your assessment of this cover. I appreciate your knowledgeable attention to detail. 😊

[@marablemorgan8292]

PTX, most amazingly talented, and there's Sup3rfruit's collaboration on Rise!!!

[@louellamoyer5578]

Oh. My. Gosh!! You are amazing! Beautiful song too! But I am impressed with your ability to analyze! Thank you for that! Great reaction!

[@elliehart-2point0]

Moving. Powerful. Context is heartwrenching. I had to stop this midway and go outdoors to look at the sky. TY, Sir.

[@Prime_233]

Yay!! Thanks so much for reacting to my request!!

[@rorysnap7026]

Christopher you did it again! Another from my Playlist! I can't wait to hear your next request.

[@autumnpalmer4468]

So happy he did this , thank you

[@SirHairless]

Thank you for the request 🙏

[@maryhampton8686]

Thanks for requesting it!

[@maryhampton8686]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Goosebumps every time I hear this. I wish the 5 would collaborate again. Thanks to the person who requested this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@garylife5320]

Thanks for this great and insightful reaction! Superfruit....well not much needs to be said. Brian Justin Crum appeared on America's Got Talent and his cover of Creep is amazing as is really anything he touches (Shallow, Into The Unknown, Praying, The Joke, and Rather Be. Glad you have discovered his amazing voice. He appeared on Broadway in the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway Musical Next To Normal as the apparition of the dead son Gabe. Thanks again for a great reaction.

[@snowpuppies1]

That was such an amazing performance. Brian grabbed Howie by the soul and SQUEEZED. I will NEVER forget the look on his face and Brian’s performance.

[@disneyizme6855]

I’ve heard this song dozens of times and I still get chills each time I hear it. Such a powerful rendition. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.

[@Ten1brae]

Yay! My favorite! I don’t know of this existing anywhere other than KZbin so I have it on a playlist and listen to it often. The song, the arrangement, the artists, the passion… it’s an emotional journey, no question. And definitely ear candy with those stellar voices and harmonies.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Simply stunning. Thank you for reacting to and especially for respecting the context.

[@bdickins2190]

Yep, those were unshed tears in your eyes for sure... Happens to me every time. Well done, sir.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

I was so excited to see this reaction! One of the Best Superfruit! I cry when I hear this. A male gay friend I worked with in KY was from Orlando and knew people that were shot. I always think about him and his friends when this is played.

[@stephaniebray3983]

Sad cats are so funny. Is there no limit to what you know? I have nothing to add about the song. I’ve listened to this at least 20 times. I love Superfruit.

[@SirHairless]

We love the sad cats. Not because they're sad (that's very sad), but because they're funny

[@lovesmusic0845]

This is such a powerful song. I’ve listened to this many times. It never fails to move me. Great analysis. There is so much going on that it is easy to miss the subtle parts of the song.

[@rlhcat7662]

I'm so looking forward to your reaction to Brian Justin Crum's Creep performance. It's incredible. Thanks for the usual great reaction to this group performance.

[@leslieholland7843]

One of my very favorite songs. Thank you for doing it justice!❤❤

[@creationsbychancecan]

I am so glad you are reacting and analysing this one. Brian was on America's got Talent and came in 4th. I think he should have placed much higher. Mario has an incredible voice and of course Mitch and Scott are out of this world vocally. This is the first time I have heard Mary, but I really like her voice too. It really gets me in the feels

[@simsweechuah9753]

Thank you . Great reaction. ! Scott arranged the music for Brian's Creep song. He often helps out other singers

[@terriepurkey708]

I always watch for your new videos and am thrilled you're doing this one. My goodness - what is there to say? Moves me to tears every freakin' time! The power and emotion jumps out of the screen. Thanks for your in depth analysis - I know it must take so much time to edit and put one of these videos together and I'm here to say, it's much appreciated. Though I have no musical background, I thoroughly enjoy learning from you!

[@annmc3878]

I love Superfruit, both the music and their vlog posts are often hilarious.

[@charlesdemeillon]

Thanks so much for reacting to this track. It's one of my favourites...

[@shelbychesnut99]

Thank you for your reaction. This is so powerful and meaningful.

[@terrilabeth]

Hey SH! This one is beautiful, sad but defiant and powerful. It always makes me cry. 😢 Your first Superfruit!! Yay!! 😁 I think you will find them very interesting, in a good way, some of the things they do still blow my mind 🤯 and I have heard them a thousand times! Another option went on your Merch ideas list, so great job! 👏🏻 😂 Later! Thanks SH! T ✌🏻

[@melissacoviello2886]

This version is so powerful.

[@pjb3583]

Thanks, this was a welcome treat today. (Covid for both of us in the house, we’re a little stir crazy.) They managed to combine power, hope, passion and defiance into a breathtaking rendition of this Katy Perry cover. And Mary’s voice alone at the end always gets to me. Here’s hoping for more Superfruit sooner rather than later! Guy.Exe, Imaginary Parties and Deny U have been favorites of mine lately, with the title track of Future Friends always on the list. Peace …

[@SirHairless]

Hope you get better soon!

[@elainecourteau6231]

Dear Sir, you made my day… again. 🤗

[@SirHairless]

[@sealaryn]

Was busy offline when this dropped this morning... But ah even though I love BJC Creep performance i actually watched him on television when he auditioned with Queen's someone to love. Creep is 2nd and both bring me to tears I absolutely recommend diving into the rabbithole that is BJC 😁

[@jasgem76]

This version always elicits tears. The first time i saw it, i didnt know the context, but the arrangement and tye emotion of it still struck home. Once i actually learned the context of them releasing it, it became even more emotional to watch them. Its a beautiful and powerful version of this song that I've watched so many times but I'm sure I'll watch it many more.

[@hollym73e]

Sir (which I would address you as even if it weren't your "name"), I'm SO glad you did a reaction to this! I love watching your facial expressions... I can see the wheels spinning in your head as you listen. Your face shows your appreciation throughout. You provide a wealth of information on all your reactions and I'm glad to have found you. You give bits and pieces but I'd love to hear you sing something. Others probably would as well!

[@monykasaso]

This song is amazing!! The blend of voices is incredible. Great reaction

[@elainedavis9053]

Thank you - Awesome reaction to such a Beautiful Song!

[@loveloochay]

🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆 .. outstanding!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 .. TY Sir

[@DennisKavanaugh-u8t]

As usual, one of the very best reactions to this song. Thank you.

[@SirHairless]

🙌 Thanks!

[@tor_sgith]

I love that you've reacted to this.Great analysis as always. And have my fingers crossed for other Superfruit reactions. If you ever react to Guy.exe by Superfruit you might enjoy a video by the co-writer and producer Zak Waters on his Pretty Sister KZbin channel called 'Meet my Beat', I think . He breaks down the production and talks a bit about the song writing and recording sessions, and you get to hear the vocals in isolation. Very very interesting to hear after listening to the song.

[@lynn2574]

My favorite SF work ever. Musically stunning, and emotionally powerful.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

Love this powerful rendition. Hope you get to Superfruit soon! Their originals are so good. You do need to see Brian's version of Creep! He is amazing.

[@Fairplayer43]

Thank you señor!!!😊❤

[@tammykiernan1839]

Hello, Sir!! Thank you so much for your reaction/analysis of this amazing cover. And thank you for mentioning the inspiration of the singers involved. I think I've listened to this a couple of dozen times and i still get goosebumps every time. I can, however, listen without tearing up now. Edited to add.....when you mention matching flat tones vs. use of vibrato, one thing that I've always marveled at is how Pentatonix (especially Mitch and Kirstie) can match their vibrato. The same pitch, frequency, and speed that makes their voices blend even more seamlessly. Fun fact about Brian Justin Crum. In 2021 during the height of Covid, he released an album called DIVA in which he covers, you guessed it, some of our favorite divas! His cover of Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" is mind blowing! I hope to hear him soon on your channel! Thank you again from Wyoming......if it were to exist that is.....

[@SirHairless]

[@sonjadrussell]

I hear it. I feel it. But I can't verbalize what it is. Thank you for articulating *"IT"* for me.

[@reginareggiedendy3246]

Absolutely LOVE this version ❤❤❤❤

[@niallkalen6732]

Dios, los hijos se me multiplicaron, gracias por sacarme estas lágrimas del alma y ponerme la piel de gallina, Dios, que voces tan bellas y cuanto transmiten todos y cada uno. Mi niño de ojitos cristalinos gracias por otra obra de arte en tu manos es un mapa a un mágico tesoro a descubrir. un fuerte abrazo de madre mi dulce niño.

[@SirHairless]

❤

[@lynno7423]

Love this cover, well done for the patron who requested this

[@Beau1115]

I’ve watched many reactions of music. Some just love to be personal in their reaction, some, professionally. I hate the professional approach, it seems to ruin the moment for me. But, you show both sides equally, and - here’s the bottom line for me - you are spot on in your professional analysis. You make me want to not skip past your comments there. You are my favorite Reaction and Analysis commentator out there. And I have subscribed because of it. Thank you for also showing your visceral reactions as well. We all need to see a human be human right?!,

[@SirHairless]

[@terrycupp6687]

This is my first time hearing this song originally sung by Katy Perry. Therefore, putting the lyrics up on the screen was very helpful for me, I paused the video and took my time reading both pages, thank you! It was such a powerful song and I agree with you all the voices were well chosen for the emotional impact the arrangement and lyrics were meant to convey. The dissonance absolutely commands the attention of the listener and other subtle nuances you point out are a tribute to both the arrangement and attention to detail and emotional expression that all the performers utilized. I found this a brilliant and heartfelt performance which captured me to the end, thank you again for sharing your astute musical ear and concise analytical breakdown of this group’s interpretation of this song.

[@MelaniePoparad]

I was waiting patiently-ish for this review! It’s powerful and absolutely gorgeous. Brilliantly executed.

[@NationalHooeyLeague]

I echo the sentiment of several other comments. While music reactors don't necessarily need to engage with the video or context behind the performance, including the context makes a huge difference. When Mary comes in I nearly always tear up. So much pain and fear and yet so uplifting ❤

[@SharonfromTexas]

OMG!!! THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@B3thBakes]

0:25 ahhh yay!! I've missed this ❤❤ I hope you are well!! ❤❤

[@juliewade1393]

Omg I love this!!!

[@B3thBakes]

3:34 always like hearing your analysis 😊😊

[@B3thBakes]

Yay! I loved this!!! ❤❤

[@wakledodd]

This is passion on steroids, and it shows.

[@InkWellideas]

NBC used Katy's "Rise" for their 2016 Olympics montage; inspirational there - and truly moving tribute here.

[@terrymathurin5946]

Great analysis, thanks!

[@carolasanchez1956]

Son maravillosos, ❤🇨🇱❤🇰🇿❤❤

[@shelleyo]

💜🎶

[@SirHairless]

[@Craigy2818]

I've just started laughing because I swear the chords you went through, at the beginning, are the same as 'One Step Closer' by S Club Juniors 🤣

[@SirHairless]

Don't know that song but very well could be! With how many songs are out there, and how many feasible 4-chord combinations there are....there will always be some overlap

[@dylan_5]

If you're looking for more suggestions for Superfruit reactions, some of my favorite songs of theirs are Guy.Exe, The Promise, and Bad 4 Us.

[@guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786]

I love this. I would say Mario's is my least favorite voice (Not because I don't like it but because all of these are sooooo gooood). So it would be: 1. Mitch 2. Justin 3. Scott 4. Mary 5. Mario That said, they all have distinctive colors, I always liked this tribute, it's powerful, sounds like a statement and that is what I like the most. I love your knowledge as always. The part I enjoyed the most is when you mention Scott (and later Mario) singing alone and then being accompanied by the rest going down. I always noticed that after Scott they all go together... But JUST the first note. I never realized that they keep going later. Maybe I was focused on Scott IDK cause when you mention this on the video my attention went there and I clearly hear it. Why don't I naturally hear these things unless pointed out to me? Is it normal? Obviously the feeling hits me so I guess a part of me gets whatever they are trying to make me feel but I am not conscious of it. I know it may be that people who are close to music their entire lives have a better ear, and more when they are purposely searching for these to put on a video, but I believe I have a fear closeness to music, I don't read music and I don't play an instrument but I sang for three different bands when I was younger, two as main vocal and 1 as accompanying vocals for the main vocalist. My best friend also sings and actually has a voice teacher and I still don't catch some of these things drives me cray, cray. Anyways I extended this comment more than it needed. Hugs from Argentina as always! Lupe.-

[@SirHairless]

Completely normal! I'm no expert but from my experience with other musicians (and non-musicians alike), we all hone in on and hear different things. No idea why, maybe just how our brains work individually 🧠 You'll be hearing stuff I won't be hearing!

[@guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786]

@@SirHairless Haha I don't it! Thank you for the effort on these great videos. (:

[@qvmarlins3506]

I think the singers were selected because they are a part of the LGBTQ community as much as for their vocal skills. And yes please listen to Brian’s Idol audition of a Queen cover as well as his Creep cover.

[@LeeJaeger-dj8jd]

This song always makes me want to stand up, with my fist in the air. But every once in a while, I want to unleash my inner Viking. Standing there pounding my sword against my shield. And I'm hetro (sorry). FYI, in my last comment, I misspelled the word "go smacked". Not sure where that "b" got off to.

[@LeeJaeger-dj8jd]

Apparently You Tube objects to the "b". I swear it was there as I posted.

[@TomLloyd-18]

lol . . . I'm sure you made Katy Perry's day . . . . @4:16 . . ". . reminds me of the sad cat memes" . . . lol

[@SirHairless]

[@B3thBakes]

❤😊❤

[@joannwilderman8921]

Please do Empire melody..by Superfruit!!!!!!!!!!!!!