Trying to Fight Tears! | Pentatonix Reaction "The Prayer"

Today, Christmas comes early as I react to “The Prayer” by Pentatonix. This is a song that has heavily requested so I decided to forgo my “no Christmas tunes before Christmas” rule, and it didn’t take long at all for me to understand why this was such a requested song…
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01:40-Reaction and Commentary
07:27-Review/Closing Thoughts
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[@jennifermcdonald5432]

We pentaholics recognise that this group doesn’t do covers, they do UPGRADES. They are absolute perfection! No this is not an original, many people have covered it. Scott was singing in Italian, flawlessly.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Here are a few Pentatonix originals, off the top of my head: "Run To You" "Happy Now" "The Lucky Ones" "Sing" "Thank You" "Light In The Hallway" "Be My Eyes" "Coffee In Bed" "Kid On Christmas" "Please, Santa, Please" The last two of those are obviously Christmas songs, but none of the others are.

[@amybruner744]

Don't forget "Love Again"! 🥰

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@amybruner744 Thank you; I had, indeed, forgotten it.

[@annmc3878]

Can’t Sleep Love Anchor A Little Space Midnight in Tokyo New Years Day

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@annmc3878 Thanks. I'll add them to my list.

[@theresarigio5627]

This is not an original. It was done by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

[@janhankins911]

It's been covered by many artists. But I really love the PTX cover.

[@torbjorneriksson9304]

It was even written directly for Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli . This is, however a better version.

[@JimKlus-jc4dw]

Shoot, fun fact, their Christmas covers are good to listen to all year around.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Most pentaholics listen to Christmas music year-round, simply because Pentatonix puts out so much of it. HOWEVER, it kind of works both ways - it seems that Pentatonix always puts at least one song that isn't really a Christmas song on their Christmas album. Examples of non-Christmas songs first released by Pentatonix on a Christmas album include: "Hallelujah" "White Winter Hymnal" "Kiss From a Rose" "Prayers For This World" "The Prayer" They published "The Prayer" on their 2021 Christmas album, "Evergreen." Most pentaholics think this should have won a Grammy. Unfortunately, it's the publisher's responsibility to submit songs to the Academy, and whoever it was at RCA who should have done that was asleep at the switch. It was never submitted so it was never even considered for nomination. And if I sound angry about that it's only because I am. Isn't that a gorgeous suit Scott is wearing? Do you notice that he ISN'T wearing a scarf, or gloves? That's because they aren't actually in a snowy forest; this was filmed indoors, on one of the most beautiful sets I've ever seen. Either Mitch or Kirstin could have sung the lead; they have much the same range and on occasion they sound very much alike. But Kirstin's real forte is belting out those high notes and Mitch's is ethereal (some would say angelic) vocals, which made Mitch the better choice to lead in "The Prayer." Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli each recorded solo versions of "The Prayer" for the 1998 film, _"Quest for Camelot."_ Dion's was in English and Bocelli's was in Italian. Later, they released a duet version on their albums "These Are Special Times" (1998 - Dion) and "Sogno" (1999 - Bocelli). Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prayer_(Celine_Dion_and_Andrea_Bocelli_song) Obviously, Pentatonix chose to cover the duet version. And wouldn't you know that Scott would be the best choice for Andrea Bocelli's part, when Scott is the member of Pentatonix most likely to forget the lyrics (according to everyone in Pentatonix, including Scott)? No, he doesn't speak Italian; he had to learn this by rote, and he worked very hard to get the pronunciation right. According to people who do speak Italian he succeeded.

[@9012505]

It's always Christmas time with Pentatonix.

[@user-rn1hn3fg5y]

No one can not be overcome by this. Thank you for being honest and showing that depth of feeling.

[@melissacoviello2886]

Have you ever reacted to Superfruit? As in Scott and Mitch as a duo? They had a vlog channel that morphed into a music group and it’s more stunning and perfect than you can imagine.

[@marcgarrett4401]

One of Superfruit's best is The Promise

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Haven't gotten to them yet, but with the way I've redone my reaction schedule I imagine that it'll be sooner rather than later that I do.

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@NavyDoc5184Reacts When Mitch and Scott were living together they used SuperFruit as a weekly vlog. They also put out two albums named "Future Friends" (1 and 2, respectively) and posted the official videos to SuperFruit. Almost everything on SuperFruit is funny - the two exceptions are a cover of Katy Perry's "Rise" that they performed with three friends (all part of the LGBTQ+ community), in response to the Pulse massacre in 2016, and "The Promise," from February 14, 2019; it was the last thing they posted to SuperFruit. The cover of "Rise" is marvelous; it's a powerful statement of self-affirmation and defiance of the odds. When you get to it, be sure to read the full description, where they dedicate the song. Except for official videos, if it's on SuperFruit and it's funny, stick around past the obvious end of the video for the blooper reel. Fan favorites include "Defying Gravity," "FROZEN MEDLEY (feat. Kirstie Maldonado)," and "GUY.EXE" (one of those official videos).

[@rfiliagaful]

I appreciate your love for this group. A few things; first don't worry about doing this outside of the Christmas season as it isn't a Christmas song 😊. Second, as others have said, this song was originally released in 1998 for a movie, Quest For Camelot. Celine Dion and Andre Boccelli sang it together with Andre singing the Italian and Celine the English - just as Mitch and Scott did in their rendition. It was very popular through the early 2000s and PTX's cover of it is fantastic and gives me chills every time. For some of their original music, try "Sing" and their mini concert, "2016 Popspring" performance. It has 3 originals plus their evolution of Michael Jackson. It's about 15 minutes long, but everyone loves that concert so don't feel it's too long for your listeners. It has the benefit of introducing you to some of their great original music as well as wow-ing you with how fantastic they sound live. Looking forward to seeing your reaction to it.

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@sandyleewhite]

💕💙🎶🎵🎶**IF THERE IS MUSIC IN HEAVEN, IT WOULD SOUND LIKE PENTATONIX** 🎶🎵🎶💙💕

[@melissacoviello2886]

Please Santa Please is a Christmas original that you need to see. My other recommendations from this last album are Kiss From a Rose and O holy night, both are as epic as The Prayer and clearly that’s saying something.

[@susanpeterson9947]

No worries, Doc. We all cried the first time we heard it. Some of us still do, every time. 😢💖

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

I honestly don't see how any eye could be dry after a first listen to this song.

[@susanpeterson9947]

@@NavyDoc5184Reacts 💖

[@ShinyElfriend]

Lovely reaction. Scott’s Italian was really beautifully done. Mitch owned his leads (I will never ever get enough of his voice). You’re absolutely right that Scott and Mitch together is a magical combination, but they are all so good together that every pairing works, like Matt and Mitch in Mad World, and Scott and Kirstin in Shallow, and Kirstin and Mitch in Be My Eyes, and Kirstin and Kevin in Run To You, etc. Kirstin pulled out her pop belt on this one, and it was glorious.

[@gretchenoliver3388]

the song was not written by them but by 4 other composers. Recorded most famously by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli who sang in Italian, this a kind of tribute to have Scott sing his verse in Italian

[@wendymcdowell2341]

I would’t worry about being moved to tears, I certainly am with many if not most of their videos.

[@user-ee5qw4ii9l]

Your next reaction should be their version of the Sound of Silence. That brings me to tears!

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

That was actually my first reaction to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWicfHRtatKmrs0

[@tracycorello8228]

It is originally Andrea Boceli & Céline Dion, but also sang by Celic Woman. The other language is Italian.

[@kristipierce4735]

This is the cover song that made me an INSTANT Pentaholic when it was released in 2021. I listened to it 20 times in a row and the rest is history. I’ve heard it 100s of times now, and I still get chills. The talent of these people (👽?) is beyond comprehension. Some of my favorite originals: Coffee in Bed, Happy Now, Sing, Can’t Sleep Love (live version from Popspring 2016 is best), Be My Eyes, See Through, Na Na Na, Love Me When I Don’t and Please Santa Please. 😁

[@amyed3415]

So beautiful. Love Scott and Mitch singing together the most but they are all amazing. They make me cry all the time LoL

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

They really knocked it out of the park with this one.

[@michaelrunnels7660]

All the members of Pentatonix agreed that they can do whatever they want musically outside of the group as long as it doesn't interfere with the group as a whole. Scott and Mitch have done quite a few things under the name "Super Fruit", Kirstie has gotten involved with Disney, and Kevin has a slew of videos of him playing the cello and beatboxing.

[@LeskeyC001]

Great reaction but I do have to mention it’s a cover of a song previously done by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli (not sure if they are the composers). This PTX performance is the one for me, no doubt. Also tugs at my heartstrings too. I’m a Pentaholic, after all. Much love from South Africa!

[@sherridemos9755]

If I remember correctly, this gorgeous song was written by David Foster.

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Yea I caught at the end of the video they mentioned it was a cover. Not sure where I got that it was an original, but it was great either way!

[@mrflipvideodude]

This cover grounds me..soothes me..I listen to it daily....

[@simsweechuah9753]

This is a cover. Thanks for your reaction. A good original us Love me when I don't, Can't Sleep Love is also excellent. Coffee in Bed too

[@robin8773]

i love a man that can cry. 'happy now' is one of their originals that's fun. i love their original songs. however, their recent cover of seal's 'kiss from a rose' done live in the the vevo studio is outstanding and you need to see kevin's solo.

[@melanie00005]

I can listen to Pentatonix Christmas anytime of the year. They are so great. ❤ I love them. I listen to them every day for 3 years straight, maybe 4. Lol

[@jcs1025]

This arrangement is stunning. They recorded a lot more layers then they would normally put into an arrangement to make the song seem so much more ‘full’. You can clearly hear it when the five of them get together and it really kicks off. But at the end of the day it’s still all them.

[@jessicajones182]

Not an only but they surely made it their own.

[@scottrogers7242]

What is an "only"?

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Lol I'm assuming she meant "original." It's all good. They definitely did make the song their own like they always do.

[@melanie00005]

That is so beautiful. I love it so much. We all cry watching them at some point. ❤

[@sandrawalkerhaliburton1884]

Great reaction

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Thank you!

[@Gwennedd]

It's actually a better rendition than the original which was done by Celine Dion and Andre Botticelli. The part that Scott did was in Italian, but Mitch's responses weren't a direct translation. You'd have to look up the lyrics to find out what the Italian portion was actually saying. Regardless, it's a gorgeous rendition of a beautiful song. Thanks so much for doing a reaction to it. PS:...there's no restrictions on when to do PTX Christmas music!

[@scottrogers7242]

Oh Dear God, the man's name is Andrea Bocelli, NOT Botticelli......Gwinni.........

[@Gwennedd]

@@scottrogers7242 , Ooops! That's what I get for relying on spellcheck. Sorry 'bout that!

[@Badger77722]

The song is originally from a late-90s animated feature, "Quest for Camelot". The movie (Warner Bros, not Disney) had a number of songs, but this was the only one that made any kind of a splash. Celine Dion sang it in the movie, but it was much shorter - only the first verse that Mitch sang was actually in the movie. Both Celine and Andrea Bocelli (who did the song in Italian for the international audience) released it on individual albums, but their duet is what really became a hit.

[@MariaGolay]

This is a cover. Scott is singing Italian. Original by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. I love this version so much more....

[@JayZFranks83181]

Scott is singing in Italian.❤ loved your reaction. Dont listen to the haters. Youre reacting. Thats what we want. Glad to be a new subscriber.😊

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate the encouragement. Granted, I personally don't mind if haters get vocal. It counts as engagement on the channel which causes YT to push it out more so I'm cool with it.

[@judithbush939]

Don't worry about your emotions. It makes everybody feel. It's really hard to believe that there are no instruments - all acapella/ There is a real good live version of this on You Tube from their appearance on the I-Heart radio special.

[@marthalikens482]

PTX!!

[@jacquelinedavis6607]

Loved in a way to succeed. Your passion stands out perfectly. I think it shows you're nervous because your hands touch your face and below your nose. Be sensitive to that. When you say you have no words, jot down expressive words that give credit besides wow or beautiful. Those are overused. Talk about how you goosebumps. If you don't know a language or who the person is, don't guess but ask the listeners to help. Be sure I am only giving tips. Good luck in all you do!

[@My2ndnephew]

S'okay to have 'music tears'.

[@df5199]

Not an original, but beautifully done. Recommend their original, Happy Now.

[@vidsorama2]

This is not a Christmas song. Pentatonix always put non-Christmas songs on their Christmas albums. This is a year-round song. Listen to the lyrics. Thanks for the reaction.

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Yea I gathered that after I listened to it. I think I assumed it was a Christmas song because I believe I saw something stating it was on their Christmas album.

[@jdb4519]

The Prayer is not a PTX original. It is a song written in coaboration with several so writers and performed by many artists, but is best known as performed by Celine Dion and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Scott's part was sung in Italian as is done in the Dion/Bocelli version. Mitch's part was just heavenly. Great reaction.

[@cindymartin8049]

Check out their performance on the sing off season 3 , it’s where they started from

[@janhankins911]

Scott was singing in Italian.

[@user-ee5qw4ii9l]

Scott is singing in Italian. You need to listen to the original done by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion to fully understand this song

[@renee176]

They have many original songs, this is not one of them, though. This is by Celine Dion and Andre Bocelli. It's a stunning cover of "The Prayer", that would make the originators proud.😊

[@ItsMeCheryl1231]

You have just been "Mitch-slapped!"

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

At this point I've accepted the fact that every song is probably going to include a Mitch-slap lol

[@ItsMeCheryl1231]

@@NavyDoc5184Reacts Yup!

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Hey doc, us navy 72-79 here

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Welcome aboard Shipmate!

[@user-ee5qw4ii9l]

This is a cover. The original was done by Andrea Bocelli and Céline Dion.

[@lisafreeman5115]

This is a cover, not an original although they do make it their own - It was done by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli first. 🙂

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Written by David Foster and Carole Bayeraquarium Sager, for Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion to sing in the 1998 film Quest for Camelot an animated film) Groban does a version with Charlotte Church which I love. I do not like the original (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli) prior to this being released my favorite cover is Josh Groban and Charlotte Church . I don't know about now but when Josh Groban was getting his start David Foster was his manager . In the Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's duet Andrea's parts are mostly sung in Italian where as in this version they switch to English after the the first verse. There's an interesting story how Josh Groban is connected to this song but that's for another time. Many reactors think that what Scott is saying in Italian is what Mitch just said in English. It is not. Just Google lyrics for The Prayer and you'll get the lyrics which has the translation of the Italian into English. Mitch is a countertenor, also called a contralto. It is the rarest of voice types. When Pentatonix first started Mitch and Scott had a side project on a channel called Superfruit. It's their vlog and it's them being silly and playing games but they also have music and they put out an album titled future friends. Again it's super fruit and I highly recommend anything that they do. It was not written to be a Christmas song. But since it appeared on their Christmas album everybody Associates the two together. The same is true of Hallelujah and seasons of love from RENT. If you have seen dear Evan Hansen there cover of waving through a window is very good.

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

It's Italian!

[@JaniceDAgostino]

It’s not a Christmas dong, so enjoy.

[@schalkjoubert476]

If you are looking for an original to react to try Coffee In Bed or Love Again

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Love Again seems like a popular suggestion.

[@louellamoyer5578]

Prayers For This World is an original not this one. Scott is singing Italian. It's pkay to cry. PTX pushes the feels. And they can bring it.

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

Maybe I somehow got the songs mixed up in my head. Either way, they definitely brought it on this one!

[@mollykeefe2870]

Italian. he was singing in Italian

[@cindymartin8049]

Italian

[@FTG2Eli]

You are 'totally off', it is Italian

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

I think "totally off" is being mighty polite in regards to that blunder lol.

[@lionmanx]

Japanese!!!!!!?????

[@nomadforchrist4337]

Not a Christmas song. Not an original.

[@Yogimaxi]

We want to hear them, not you pontificating for no reason!

[@dawgeral333]

Scott was singing in Italian.

[@NavyDoc5184Reacts]

And from what I've read through the comments he actually had to learn it for this song which makes it that much more impressive.

[@user-bq3pg3ox2c]

Italian