This is called taking a boring old Christmas carol that's been sung the same way by everybody for 200 years or more and completely turning it upside down...and making a MASTERPIECE out of it!! And again, producer Ben Bram and the group members do ALL of the arranging!
Someday... when we get PENTATONIX: The Christmas Musical... it's going to be like this. Festive AF but slightly dark and twisty like it's Nightmare Before Christmas... songs like this... Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy... Making Christmas and My Favorite Things. And I'm gonna love it...
I actually like when reactors pause along the way and give their thoughts with PTX. There is so much going on in their videos, both vocally and visually (most of the time) that there is a tendency to forget all the points a person wants to make by the time they are done. So no worries on the pauses!
This is the very best version of this carol there has ever been. So innovative, so fresh. Perfectly choreographed and arranged, and visually and vocally superlative.
Right! When you listen specifically to Avi's part, you can hear the intricacies of what he's doing, weaving in and out of the melody the trio is doing. Helps to have had extensive choir and operatic training, to be sure.
This is of the style of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (which won a Grammy and you should listen/watch if you haven't already), but faster and with words. I love Avi in this. :) This is a great one. I'm guessing it was Ben Bram that arranged it, but not positive. I don't know of a Live version of this. There is a Live version for Hallelujah that is Awesome. Also, Popspring 2016 is Live and has 3 originals and one Evolution song (not holiday music) if you haven't seen that. Both worth seeing and hearing. Thanks for reacting.
That's why they are Number 1 in the a capella world. 😍😍😍 If you want to see it live check out their performance at Jimmy Kimmel. It's as good as the recorded one and that's crazy I think
Yes. It is absolutely worth it to watch it live!!! They performed it on Jimmy Kimmel and it was phenomenal. I highly suggest you check it out (and maybe shoot me a message to let me know if you do like it :))
“You’re a better man than I am, Gunga Din!” to have picked up on them popping in when singing & out when not. The same is done in “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” which is *just maybe* more chaotic! Unfortunately, they don’t do this in the live versions. ; ) (Maybe they could do something similar using the flashlights from “Bohemian Rhapsody?!”)
Just this morning I saw a video of Pentatonix reacting to there old Christmas songs and this was their favorite. My mistake it was actually "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies", done in the same style, that was their favorite. They said they did the arrangements themselves, so they probably did this one also. Just discovered a Pentatonix video on another artists channel. Check out "Radioactive" cover by Lindsey Sterling and Pentatonix. Also watch "Skyrim" by Lindsey Sterling and Peter Hollens.
Pentatonix also has Radioactive featuring Lindsey Stirling on THEIR official Channel. LOL! There's a second one they did with Lindsey Stirling called "Papatoui" that is all French lyrics! I really enjoy it! They've put out so much material in 9 years! I thought I'd seen everything they had done and I'm still finding videos I missed from way back in the day!
That was typically the case pre-2017, but PTX now collaborates with numerous people in writing and arranging. Some say it's because Avi was so involved in both (often with Kevin and/or Ben),and without his input, they've had to reach out.
DO pause and tell us your thoughts ! YES, it's brilliant ! Thank you. This is a superb version of this song. We used to sing it in choir ! LOVE IT ! All of the sounds, harmonies and surprises, awesome ! You would love SUGAR PLUM FAIRY from the Nutcracker ballet, won their 2nd Grammy !!! Stunning.
If you enjoyed this one, I think you would also enjoy their cover of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. That one won them their 2nd Grammy. It is done in a similar style to this one, and is fantastic (as is this one).
Yes watch it live! They do an amazing job on this live both on TV appearances and for VIP performances in a room with no microphones . and the sound Crews get it correctly! If I was you I'd search for their performance of this on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Honestly don’t think I’ve heard this version from them before since it’s like an older original Christmas song but it was so awesome! This reminds me of their version of the 12 days of Christmas. Highly recommend that one as well! Another one of my favorite Christmas songs from them is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
😅👍 You're reaction is priceless!! I'm an OG fan and I get SUPER EXCITED watching new fans react to PENTATONIX videos for the first time. 👏YOU SHOULD REACT TO THE LIVE VERSION OF THIS ON THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW!!👏 👑PENTATONIX ARE THE GREATEST!!!👑
I don't know if you noticed while watching this, but both Hobby and Kevin on each end AKA meat and potatoes, towards the end they were doing an 808 sound on their chest as they were singing
I actually love when you pause and express your opinions👍 merry christmas to you and your family!♡ ...and to all the Pentaholics here: may you all have a merry christmas, happy holidays and stay safe♡
All their arrangements are a combination of the group and Ben Bram. Any one can suggest material and the stuff they agree on will be sorted between the group, what parts fit who, style, genre, key changes and such. Bram will do the final polish and transcription.
At least one member of the band is also involved in arrangements. Frequently all of them are involved, plus Ben Bram. Ben is the de facto coordinator and orchestrator.
I have something different. Can you react to the Mavericks live Concert in Austin "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down"? There is a lot of showmanship in this live concert!
Nah, him pausing is because a few of the videos he uploaded reacting to PTX (or I think specifically it was 12 Days of Christmas) were constantly taken down until he changed it up. Nothing to do with any new laws.
Y’all should really try some of the live versions of their songs. They did this one live on a morning show or talk show. It sounds exactly the same. Jimmy Kimmel ruclips.net/video/sq01cq6QO4w/видео.html
"perfectly orchestrated chaos" lol that describes it perfectly 😂
This is called taking a boring old Christmas carol that's been sung the same way by everybody for 200 years or more and completely turning it upside down...and making a MASTERPIECE out of it!! And again, producer Ben Bram and the group members do ALL of the arranging!
Someday... when we get PENTATONIX: The Christmas Musical... it's going to be like this. Festive AF but slightly dark and twisty like it's Nightmare Before Christmas... songs like this... Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy... Making Christmas and My Favorite Things.
And I'm gonna love it...
I actually like when reactors pause along the way and give their thoughts with PTX. There is so much going on in their videos, both vocally and visually (most of the time) that there is a tendency to forget all the points a person wants to make by the time they are done.
So no worries on the pauses!
This is on the new animated Grinch that Stole Christmas movie, and their Carol of the Bells is at the very very beginning of the movie The Star!
Avi really excels at these choral arrangements.
This is the very best version of this carol there has ever been. So innovative, so fresh. Perfectly choreographed and arranged, and visually and vocally superlative.
These Madrigal type arrangements are amazing! And Avi! OMG! 💕
Can't wait for this!!! Truely one of my favs. AVI kills in this
Right! When you listen specifically to Avi's part, you can hear the intricacies of what he's doing, weaving in and out of the melody the trio is doing. Helps to have had extensive choir and operatic training, to be sure.
A FAVORITE!
Avi's base line is so intricate and complicated.
Love it!.
Merry Christmas!
the truly amazing thing is they sound JUST LIKE THIS live! I saw them on Good Morning America and it sounded exactly the same! #mindblowing
I have always loved this arrangement ❤️
Avi - man that bass though 🔥🔥🔥
I LOVE THIS ONE! Cant wait to see your reaction
This is of the style of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (which won a Grammy and you should listen/watch if you haven't already), but faster and with words. I love Avi in this. :) This is a great one. I'm guessing it was Ben Bram that arranged it, but not positive. I don't know of a Live version of this. There is a Live version for Hallelujah that is Awesome. Also, Popspring 2016 is Live and has 3 originals and one Evolution song (not holiday music) if you haven't seen that. Both worth seeing and hearing. Thanks for reacting.
That's why they are Number 1 in the a capella world. 😍😍😍
If you want to see it live check out their performance at Jimmy Kimmel. It's as good as the recorded one and that's crazy I think
Yes. It is absolutely worth it to watch it live!!! They performed it on Jimmy Kimmel and it was phenomenal. I highly suggest you check it out (and maybe shoot me a message to let me know if you do like it :))
I love the way you put that... "Beautifully orchestrated chaos"... Perfect description... Lol!
Merry Christmas 🎄❤️
I can't take my eyes off Avi in this one! Yes, absolutely watch this live. I recommend the Jimmy Kimmel performance.
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Pure anarchy is what's going on, definition of anarchy, "organised chaos." Love it❤️❤️
Yes to the live version
“You’re a better man than I am, Gunga Din!” to have picked up on them popping in when singing & out when not. The same is done in “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” which is *just maybe* more chaotic! Unfortunately, they don’t do this in the live versions. ; ) (Maybe they could do something similar using the flashlights from “Bohemian Rhapsody?!”)
Just this morning I saw a video of Pentatonix reacting to there old Christmas songs and this was their favorite. My mistake it was actually "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies", done in the same style, that was their favorite. They said they did the arrangements themselves, so they probably did this one also. Just discovered a Pentatonix video on another artists channel. Check out "Radioactive" cover by Lindsey Sterling and Pentatonix. Also watch "Skyrim" by Lindsey Sterling and Peter Hollens.
Pentatonix also has Radioactive featuring Lindsey Stirling on THEIR official Channel. LOL! There's a second one they did with Lindsey Stirling called "Papatoui" that is all French lyrics! I really enjoy it!
They've put out so much material in 9 years! I thought I'd seen everything they had done and I'm still finding videos I missed from way back in the day!
Why do you always wonder who arranges Pentatonix's songs? They arrange all their songs themselves with Ben Bram.
That was typically the case pre-2017, but PTX now collaborates with numerous people in writing and arranging. Some say it's because Avi was so involved in both (often with Kevin and/or Ben),and without his input, they've had to reach out.
DO pause and tell us your thoughts ! YES, it's brilliant ! Thank you. This is a superb version of this song. We used to sing it in choir ! LOVE IT ! All of the sounds, harmonies and surprises, awesome !
You would love SUGAR PLUM FAIRY from the Nutcracker ballet, won their 2nd Grammy !!! Stunning.
⭐PENTATONIX!! MY LOVES!!!!⭐
Loved your reaction! I know how you felt. I was exhausted when they finished. AMAZING!!!
This is a tour de force!!!! Loved the reaction!
Masterpiece, again...lol
Definitely do it live!
You're awesome your reactions I love them.
Yes please to reacting to a live version of this song. :D
Speechless!! I don't know how they do it. Definitely do it live if you can!
Yes!!! There are live tv performances of this, definitely react!!!!
If you enjoyed this one, I think you would also enjoy their cover of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. That one won them their 2nd Grammy. It is done in a similar style to this one, and is fantastic (as is this one).
loved the "HEY!!" at the end. lol
Definitely listen to this live.
Yes watch it live! They do an amazing job on this live both on TV appearances and for VIP performances in a room with no microphones . and the sound Crews get it correctly! If I was you I'd search for their performance of this on Jimmy Kimmel Live
That's one of my favorite CDs I own!
You should watch their live versions of this song.
4:53 What is going on... **falls over laughing** oh yes, candy for the eyes AND ears!
Honestly don’t think I’ve heard this version from them before since it’s like an older original Christmas song but it was so awesome! This reminds me of their version of the 12 days of Christmas. Highly recommend that one as well! Another one of my favorite Christmas songs from them is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
🙏🙏🙏YES!!! WATCH IT LIVE FROM THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW!!!!🙏🙏🙏
Yes yes yes nuff said lol xxx
Yeah you need to do it live,, I will be waiting
😅👍 You're reaction is priceless!! I'm an OG fan and I get SUPER EXCITED watching new fans react to PENTATONIX videos for the first time.
👏YOU SHOULD REACT TO THE LIVE VERSION OF THIS ON THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW!!👏
👑PENTATONIX ARE THE GREATEST!!!👑
Can't wait for this one ☺️
"emoting all over the place" 😂😂
Quick google search "PTX Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" arrangement -- Arranger: Ben Bram + Pentatonix.
I like the earlier ones that avi was in and this is up there as my favorite
Love your amazement with the ending..... Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
I don't know if you noticed while watching this, but both Hobby and Kevin on each end AKA meat and potatoes, towards the end they were doing an 808 sound on their chest as they were singing
I actually love when you pause and express your opinions👍 merry christmas to you and your family!♡ ...and to all the Pentaholics here: may you all have a merry christmas, happy holidays and stay safe♡
React to it live. I remember them performing this on Jimmy Kimmel live.
Jeez i couldn’t make it to the premiers. But the vid was awesome! Pure and genuine reactions as always 💯🔥
All their arrangements are a combination of the group and Ben Bram. Any one can suggest material and the stuff they agree on will be sorted between the group, what parts fit who, style, genre, key changes and such. Bram will do the final polish and transcription.
Did you recognize that from The New Grinch who stole Christmas? The animated one?
⛄Please react to Acapop Kids " All I Want For Christmas "🎄
still waiting for your reaction of their cover of Valerie (You'll LOVE that one too)
We enjoy reactions in any format except skip editing. These are your reactions and that is what we come to share with you.
Of these stylized videos I like Dance of the SugarPlum Fairies the best.
Once I read someones comment, it's a Christmas song for pirates 😁😁
Pentatonix always claberat with Ben Bram who is thier secret 6th member of PTX
You should react to the live version from Jimmy Kimmel or Rachael Ray.
Yes do a live one it is just as good or better depending on your taste. Ben Bram dose most if not all the arrangements.
At least one member of the band is also involved in arrangements. Frequently all of them are involved, plus Ben Bram. Ben is the de facto coordinator and orchestrator.
Yes do the LIVE version!! I think the Jimmy Kimmel one is the best!!
Here's a link to one I found, not the original off of Kimmels channel tho
ruclips.net/video/sq01cq6QO4w/видео.html
I have something different. Can you react to the Mavericks live Concert in Austin "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down"? There is a lot of showmanship in this live concert!
5:02 Bill would agree with you
Can you react to Pentatonix Silent Night and Pentatonix That's Christmas to Mr
There are new copyright laws and everyone is going crazy over them.
Nah, him pausing is because a few of the videos he uploaded reacting to PTX (or I think specifically it was 12 Days of Christmas) were constantly taken down until he changed it up. Nothing to do with any new laws.
Y’all should really try some of the live versions of their songs. They did this one live on a morning show or talk show. It sounds exactly the same. Jimmy Kimmel ruclips.net/video/sq01cq6QO4w/видео.html
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also no discord server??? :c should make one ;))
I'm perfectly okay with you interrupting the video, since this is the reaction vid.
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