I already knew the answer to this question and "Great I am" will be the answer to both. (It's my favorite part of the song... Brings it all together) Need a timestamp, Okay, listened through the reaction, so missed it. Here ya go (in the review) Starts 8:11. Beautiful. Just beautiful. They followed the same arrangement as the original and w/Kirstin's voice in the mix... Beautiful! Merry Christmas, Barry!
B☘️, Right before 3:00 and right before 3:30. I had decided to put my brain aside and just listen to my heart. I don’t want to even try to figure out why I chose those spots. I liked the whole song, but since we were asked….. I liked the female voice in this version. It brings back memories of kissing the cheeks of my own babies. There is something so special and sweet about those times. Oh, I also like the dum-dum-dum-dumdums bouncing around my brain.
This was the first PTX song I ever heard. It was 2 years ago just before Christmas, I was on my own in the kitchen, not in a good head space and sitting on the floor, crying out for someone to help me when this song played on the radio (the only time I have ever heard a Pentatonix song played on the radio in the UK) it was as though angels were talking to me....their voices touched me. I am now totally hooked.
@@cyndianderson7056 Mark Lowry was a genius when he wrote this song! Although I love the Pentatonix version best of all the versions I have heard, Mark Lowry's version with Voctave shows what he meant and felt when he wrote it
@@TheKsnanna I just looked up the video of Mark Lowry and Voctave. That was beautiful. Just beautiful. Thanks for pointing it out to me. I saved it to watch over and over. He puts so much emotion into it, and sings so beautifully.
This is one of my favorite songs. I cry every time when Mitch signs 'The Great I Am' If I try to sing along, I always choke up at that line. Thank you once again Barry!
Barry, I'm here from the Community page to answer your question. What stood out to me that made this different was at around 3:13, the echo of their voices in the cave. I really liked that sound and it fits nicely with the video.
I've heard the Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd version of this beautiful song. But PTX made it a soul changing experience. Mitch singing "That sleeping child your holding is The Great I Am" brought literal tears to my eyes. Kevin has a sweet tone to his voice. His beat boxing and Cello playing aside, I would love to hear him sing more.
Pat, the man that wrote this song, Mark Lowry, sings it w/Voctave. OMG, you can feel the power of a song when a writer sings it. He's from a Gospel group.
The song was written by Christian comedian/singer Mark Lowery. He was thinking that, when he gets to Heaven, he wanted to talk to Mary and ask her these questions.
Mark Lowry from the Gaither vocal band was a cowriter and he sang it with such feeling and conviction with my favorite singer David Phelps ( Mitchell Grassi is a really REALLY close second...I love tenors) and Guy Penrod. You should check it out if you haven't already
Innocence is the PERFECT term for Kevin's voice when he sings. I think that sweet tone and sweeter face often makes me forget he is one of the older members of the group, and one of the tallest. I see him as this cute adorable innocent guy. That is the power of his music.
Older, yes, but in the context of Pentatonix, that is still very young. He was 22-23 when they were on Sing Off, and maybe 26 when this video was made. By my standards, still a baby! :-)
PAT! THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️ For the lovely 🎉Super Thanks🎉 I see we are communicating in English today even though we’re both fluent in Spanish. I appreciate you in any language. Thanks again Pat ❤️
@@ItsmeBarry Thanks for that B☘If people start speaking Spanish to me because of you, my poor Google Translate might blow up. I've already got Mycophile throwing some Spanish at me.🤪
Barry, did you know? Nope, he did not know "Mary, did you know?" Love PTX's version of it. Great choice. Happy Day 14 of Barry's Christmas Reactions, Merry Christmas! (11 days until Christmas)
I thought it funny how you described each vocal in a way I would describe that individual. Scott as warm and gentle, Mitch as perfection, Kristie as so clear, Avi as bass and Kevin as innocence. Interesting how we come through our vocals.
This is another one of my favorite Christmas songs, and PTX really did an amazing job with this! 💜 I would say 3:10 because it sounded so beautiful and haunting. 😊 Thanks for your reaction to this video. ☺️ 🎅🏻🎄🎁🦌🛷❄️⛄
A family friend sang Mary Did You Know 3 weeks ago at my moms funeral,her death was completely unexpected, just 64, PTX is the only group she would listen to sing this song aside from the family friend who has done it for years at church for Christmas. A month before she died I took her to our first PTX concert where they sang this song. I have found watching the videos from PTX as well as the reaction videos has helped me especially when the nights get long. I've now watched several of yours in a row.
The setting reminds me of the Tomb. I felt that was their intent, to show the empty tomb of the resurrected Son of God, the Lamb of God! Rejoice! So uplifting! John 3:16! Perfection!!
It's after 4am here in Iowa, smack in the middle of the USA. I was just about to finally go to sleep, and I get a notification that It's me, Barry, so had ro watch. This has bewn my favorite Christmas song for yeara, PTX just kills it! Sooo good, and has been my favorite PTX song for years, until Amazing Grace came out. PTX doesn't have a bad song
They have a LOT of Christmas music, but some stand-outs for me are: Little Drummer Boy Carol of the Bells That’s Christmas to Me (an original I believe) Silent Night O Come All Ye Faithful Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
I loved the Little Drummer boy as a song when I was growing up, but only in the last two years have I found a version that I think is world's above any other covers - For King and Country. Pentatonix covered it but For King and Country makes you feel it.
I'm convinced that these amazing singers were brought together by God himself they are just meant to be and now with Matt there is no song they can't do and sound perfect doin them just amazing!!!
I just love this song. Each year we did a Christmas musical at church. During the manger scene there would be a woman holding the newest baby born in our congregation while sitting in a "manger". The associate pastor was dressed in clothing of the time (we had a great prop group). He has a great voice and he would sing this song to "Mary" as she sat there holding her baby Jesus. What an awesome feeling would come over me. PTX echos that feeling.
Love you Barry. You could easily react to a couple PTXmas songs every day between now and Christmas and still not cover them all. They have released 6 PTXmas albums!
I certainly haven't heard every piece of music ever sung, but this piece must stand with the very best I have ever heard performed. It's got everything anyone could ever hope for and then some. I can't believe that it's been around for over 8 years now and we didn't know about it until last fall. I was just told that the group's YT posing has tallied over 290 million views since 2014.
What gets me, is that nobody makes mention of the fact that the big black guys "boom box" percussion sounds are perfectly performed and interspersed at just the right places. And he can sing!
This is my all time favorite song my nurse sang this for me in the hospital when I thought I was going to die so I asked her to sing it for me. Ty for reacting to this song
I am so happy to you did this song. It's one of the more popular new Christmas songs that has become popular in recent years. Some people question it saying of course Mary knew, but did she really know ALL that was going to happen? I find this very lovely and Christmasy and when Mitchn sings "you kiss the face of God" I get goosebumps and tears every time. Can't wait for your Christmas PTX. Take care!
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies is fantastic and they were awarded their second Grammy for it. Silent Night, Hark the Herald Sings, and an original That's Christmas to Me are all worthy of your time.
@It's me Barry Barry! Congratulations on 200,000 views for "Mary Did You Know"!!! Beautiful song, beautifully sung. Wonderful video. Lovely reaction Barry!💖
Thanks Anne, I hadn’t noticed it approaching that number. Yes it’s a beautiful song and wonderfully performed by our gang. I’m back now, but I’d like it if we can avoid mentioning why I took a few days off. I find it easier to get through hard times by not bringing things up. It doesn’t mean I ever forget, it’s just how I deal with things. Thanks again for bringing this little PTX milestone to my attention.
@@ItsmeBarry Barry, I was just listening to your PTX playlist on shuffle when this song played. It was at 199,997 views. I was going to listen 3 more times, but when I went back to it it was already over 200,000. I'm glad you're back!🥰
@@AnneMajdosz that’s lovely to hear that you sit through my nonsense. Poor you, I couldn’t think of anything worse but at least the music is great. Yes, views don’t get registered straight away, I think it updates every ten minutes or so. Also some news on the tagging thing. Creators (people with YT channels) received an email saying that “handles" are going to be introduced. These will make it possible for creators to be tagged anywhere on the platform, in other peoples comments, posts and they can be used to search for a channels videos. Maybe that explains why the system got so glitchy for a while. My official handle is now @ItsmeBarry (no gaps) I’m not sure if the capital letters matter and I’m not 100 percent sure if this is in use just yet but I thought it was worth mentioning, seeing we had already picked up on how problematic the system has been recently.
@@ItsmeBarry Barry! You're the reason I'm watching/listening to music on your channel. It's like having a friend sitting in my livingroom, discussing, laughing, or getting misty-eyed over what we're listening to. I even give you a head nod in agreement every now and then. Don't tell anyone I said that! The handles sound interesting. Can't wait to try it out. You know how I love to test things!😉
@@AnneMajdosz nod away Anne, I like that. When I’m recording these videos I do feel like I’m talking to my viewers, so in a way we are sitting together enjoying the music. Don’t tell anyone I said that 😉 Oh yes, I know you are the Queen of testing things, that’s why I had to let you in on this little secret.
22.- I remember a winter day, it had already gotten dark although it was not late, and my parents had come to pick me up. It rained a lot, and it was windy; we were all chatting, discussing the day, in the large kitchen in the heat of the wood. At one point, my mother made a gesture with her hand, as if she wanted us to be quiet for a moment, and told us: “I think I heard someone crying, didn't you?” We all pay attention; really in that house (wooden floors supported by huge wooden beams, doors with old handles, shutters, and the large stone fireplace) everything had its own sounds, its own soundtrack. A few minutes passed, everyone in silence, listening: the whistling of the wind, creaking, the pattering of the rain on the windows... ah! Yes!. Yes, there was a muffled sob, and then another. We all looked at each other, trying to figure out which item in the house could make a sound like that, or which animal was in trouble. But that was not normal. My grandfather stood up, and opened the upper part of the kitchen door; that door, also solid, with its shutters, and painted grass green, could be opened entirely, or only the upper half, as if it were a window. He stuck his head out, spent a few seconds observing, slowly shook his head, and made a gesture to calm us down. She came out immediately, and instantly the muffled sobs turned into intense sobs. Obviously, we all left behind.
How wonderful it is to see you, a professional, be drawn in and become as immersed in this group's vocals as most of all of us non-professionals. Really a great review of a tremendously talented group.
YAAAASSSSS!! I've been looking forward to you reacting to this one for AGES! One of my favourites. I also live for hearing you say "Without any further ado" in your beautiful Irish accent, Barry. 🙂
My Wife and I have followed them since first song. My daughter and her saw them two years ago, I was in rehab. They told me about the concert and their eyes were on fire. I, retired musician, love their harmonies and punctualities.
Barry you can listen to a Christmas song from Pentatonix every day from now until Christmas to get them all in!! Thanks for your awesome reactions; I look forward to each one. And hopefully I will see you in Nashville next year!!!!
I am SO glad that you do a 2nd pass review on PTX’s works- analyze it first, then add commentary on the second go. They really do deserve a 2x listen. I mentioned on another reactor’s page that I too have been involved in a number of choral ensembles over the years, so I (like you) understand the immense challenges that go into the arrangement/ production of a cappella pieces. These folks are untouchable, as far as I’m concerned. As always, my friend, well done. Well analyzed. Well played. 🤘🏾
I am so enjoying joining you on your PTX journey! They sure can grab a hold of your heart with their beautiful voices. I love everything they do but their original songs and solo endeavors truly show how specially talented they are. Each one of them individually is unique and beautiful, but together as a group they are priceless. They do have a few original Christmas songs to! Scott with his boyfriend Mark just wrote a truly beautiful Christmas song called Thank You on the newest Christmas album. Scott plays the piano and Kevin plays the cello! Enjoy your journey!
Mark Lowry, who wrote the lyrics, said he got the idea for this song when he wondered what he would ask Mary if they were sitting at his kitchen table talking over a cup of coffee. He later took the lyrics to one of his best friends, Buddy Greene, who wrote the music for "Mary, Did You Know". What a brilliant idea! I love your format of listening twice to a song so you can separate your reaction from your review. Thank you!
I have to say that I simply love your review. This song always brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to see more from you. Lots of love from Great Grandma in WA. State.
That moment when you realize that when Kirstie sings Mary, the light behind her perfectly resembles Mother Mary's veil. If you have noticed that already then lucky you!!!
I happened upon this channel by watching the "Pentatonix"...I followed them right to this end and I and I am so grateful for this. Barry, You are spectacular...You cried when I cried...you felt the music just as I did. There were no horns, pianos, guitars to distract...just the instruments of the singers...they are magnificent. I have found a new group and I have found a "NEW MAN TO FOLLOW" you are magnificent, Barry. I will follow you anywhere .
Such a beautiful song, wonderfully performed by Pentatonix! Love the setting of the cave, the lighting, the echo of their voices. I agree Barry.... PERFECTION!!!! 💖✨✨
Barry, you have the most beautiful and sweet expressions on your face when you listen to something that touches you. I think that's the best part of your reactions. Although I love listening to your thoughts as well!! So well done! Blessings and hugs coming your way!! You're so special...
This song has become quite popular around Christmas here on this side of the pond. This song is one of their earlier works and I remember Pentaholics going nuts at its release because it was the first time Kevin had been featured in a singing role. People just about fell over catatonic because "the beatboxer" could sing so well.
This one's for Barry: I've scanned through your comments below and did not see where this was mentioned. The first time I heard this song I was in a church watchingl/listening to the Passion Play. I don't know for certain, but I believe this is where the song originated.😇
I have heard a lot of versions of this song that we’re good but this was perfection you don’t wanna hear nobody else seeing it after hearing them they are amazing and God gave them a beautiful beautiful gift
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Mary did you know. Oh so beautiful. Would even make the angels cry. Amen Hallelujah
I already knew the answer to this question and "Great I am" will be the answer to both. (It's my favorite part of the song... Brings it all together) Need a timestamp, Okay, listened through the reaction, so missed it.
Here ya go (in the review) Starts 8:11.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. They followed the same arrangement as the original and w/Kirstin's voice in the mix... Beautiful!
Merry Christmas, Barry!
B☘️,
Right before 3:00 and right before 3:30. I had decided to put my brain aside and just listen to my heart. I don’t want to even try to figure out why I chose those spots.
I liked the whole song, but since we were asked…..
I liked the female voice in this version. It brings back memories of kissing the cheeks of my own babies. There is something so special and sweet about those times.
Oh, I also like the dum-dum-dum-dumdums bouncing around my brain.
PTX sings the Sugarplum Fairy.
Barry: It has no words.
I know. It's amazing.
They won a Grammy for that one too. It's so clever and so much fun xo
One of my favorites
YES!!!! Barry, could we please get a reaction for this one?
Yesssss please react to Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy 🧚♀️
Marching over here from your Community page. Time stamp 3:10. Powerful, especially Mitch. Loved it.
This was the first PTX song I ever heard. It was 2 years ago just before Christmas, I was on my own in the kitchen, not in a good head space and sitting on the floor, crying out for someone to help me when this song played on the radio (the only time I have ever heard a Pentatonix song played on the radio in the UK) it was as though angels were talking to me....their voices touched me. I am now totally hooked.
Bless xx 🇨🇦
Mine too! Their version is my fave
God knew you needed to hear it right then, the voices of angels. ❤📿👑
Be strong. Have faith. Trust. God bless you.
Also the first PTX song I heard. When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God…..I tear up every time
The location is Bronson Caves near Los Angeles, California. It is best known as being the setting for the Batcave in the 1960’s tv show Batman.
Kevin has said at one point that he didn't even know he could sing until he joined Pentatonix.
" When you kiss your little baby you kiss the face of God" Beautiful lyrics. 🙏🤗
It brought tears to my eyes.
@@cyndianderson7056 Mark Lowry was a genius when he wrote this song! Although I love the Pentatonix version best of all the versions I have heard, Mark Lowry's version with Voctave shows what he meant and felt when he wrote it
@@TheKsnanna I just looked up the video of Mark Lowry and Voctave. That was beautiful. Just beautiful. Thanks for pointing it out to me. I saved it to watch over and over. He puts so much emotion into it, and sings so beautifully.
And I think whether you believe in God or not that line speaks volumes to you.
@@TheKsnanna his version with Guy Pernod and David Phelps backing him up is the best. Nobody puts the feeling into it like Mark!
I so love his face listening to to this one. It's the best
This is maybe the most beautiful performance that I've ever heard.
Don't miss Voctave's rendition, featuring Mark Lowry (the guy who wrote the song).
Since Nov. 2014 the Pentatonix post of this performance on Y.T. has been viewed OVER 278 MILLION times and that certainly isn't a mystery.
This is one of my favorite songs. I cry every time when Mitch signs 'The Great I Am' If I try to sing along, I always choke up at that line. Thank you once again Barry!
One of mine too. It’s absolutely beautiful.
THAT line, too.
Me too. 😭❤📿
Barry, I'm here from the Community page to answer your question. What stood out to me that made this different was at around 3:13, the echo of their voices in the cave. I really liked that sound and it fits nicely with the video.
I've heard the Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd version of this beautiful song. But PTX made it a soul changing experience. Mitch singing "That sleeping child your holding is The Great I Am" brought literal tears to my eyes. Kevin has a sweet tone to his voice. His beat boxing and Cello playing aside, I would love to hear him sing more.
Pat, the man that wrote this song, Mark Lowry, sings it w/Voctave. OMG, you can feel the power of a song when a writer sings it.
He's from a Gospel group.
@@StorytimeWithLana Thanks Lana, I do love a Gospel group. Especially when they sing from the heart.
heavenly..Kevin was a wonderful surprise.
Written by Mark Lowry. There’s a great performance of video of him singing it with Voctave.
Yes, please react to this!
Another beautiful singer, although totally different from PTX.
The song was written by Christian comedian/singer Mark Lowery. He was thinking that, when he gets to Heaven, he wanted to talk to Mary and ask her these questions.
"Without further ado, here's the review!"
Cue Ghirardelli commercial.
Mark Lowry from the Gaither vocal band was a cowriter and he sang it with such feeling and conviction with my favorite singer David Phelps ( Mitchell Grassi is a really REALLY close second...I love tenors) and Guy Penrod. You should check it out if you haven't already
If you're gonna do PTX Christmas music...well that's a rabbit hole all its own!
I think this is one of the best contemporary Christmas songs written. PTX did an exquisite job in the staging and performance of this marvelous piece.
Innocence is the PERFECT term for Kevin's voice when he sings. I think that sweet tone and sweeter face often makes me forget he is one of the older members of the group, and one of the tallest. I see him as this cute adorable innocent guy. That is the power of his music.
Older, yes, but in the context of Pentatonix, that is still very young. He was 22-23 when they were on Sing Off, and maybe 26 when this video was made. By my standards, still a baby! :-)
Thanks!
PAT! THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️ For the lovely 🎉Super Thanks🎉
I see we are communicating in English today even though we’re both fluent in Spanish.
I appreciate you in any language.
Thanks again Pat ❤️
@@ItsmeBarry Thanks for that B☘If people start speaking Spanish to me because of you, my poor Google Translate might blow up. I've already got Mycophile throwing some Spanish at me.🤪
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Happy Birthday, Pat!
We sure do miss you! Hope you'll drop by and say "Hi!" sometime!
Love❤ to you,
Rosie
Barry, did you know? Nope, he did not know "Mary, did you know?"
Love PTX's version of it. Great choice.
Happy Day 14 of Barry's Christmas Reactions, Merry Christmas! (11 days until Christmas)
I thought it funny how you described each vocal in a way I would describe that individual. Scott as warm and gentle, Mitch as perfection, Kristie as so clear, Avi as bass and Kevin as innocence. Interesting how we come through our vocals.
Oh Barry this is so beautiful I'm crying so hard listening. Thank you
This is my favorite Christmas Song...ever!! To hear Pentatonix sing it, I get chills every time!!
The most gorgeous version of this song, ever.
This is another one of my favorite Christmas songs, and PTX really did an amazing job with this! 💜 I would say 3:10 because it sounded so beautiful and haunting. 😊
Thanks for your reaction to this video. ☺️
🎅🏻🎄🎁🦌🛷❄️⛄
A family friend sang Mary Did You Know 3 weeks ago at my moms funeral,her death was completely unexpected, just 64, PTX is the only group she would listen to sing this song aside from the family friend who has done it for years at church for Christmas. A month before she died I took her to our first PTX concert where they sang this song. I have found watching the videos from PTX as well as the reaction videos has helped me especially when the nights get long. I've now watched several of yours in a row.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Thank you for choosing my channel during this very difficult time. My sincere condolences.
I love this song. It's July 2022, and I'm still listening to this song. Perfection. I love the Barry Bus too.❤️
Me too & me too (July 2022)
Always when I listen to this group, I can now know what angels sound like singing in heaven!! God Bless!
Exactly what I was thinking. I hope when I pass, this is what I hear. 🙏✝️😭❤️
Barry, may I ask you a reaction to Pentatonix "Silent Night"? It's magnificent ✨
Yes yes yes! I couldn't agree more!
Agree
Their live version is so fantastic!
Yes!!
Yes!!! Yess!!!
Barry, you must listen to them sing silent night in church.
The setting reminds me of the Tomb. I felt that was their intent, to show the empty tomb of the resurrected Son of God, the Lamb of God! Rejoice! So uplifting! John 3:16! Perfection!!
Try to hear their Carol of the Bells..it will blow you away!!
Their voices are OTHER Worldly, and there aren't enough earthly words to totally describe them. LOVE
Next Christmas suggestions! Silent Night (which is a live version in a church setting), and Carol of the Bells
It's after 4am here in Iowa, smack in the middle of the USA. I was just about to finally go to sleep, and I get a notification that It's me, Barry, so had ro watch. This has bewn my favorite Christmas song for yeara, PTX just kills it! Sooo good, and has been my favorite PTX song for years, until Amazing Grace came out. PTX doesn't have a bad song
Check out composer Mark Lowry singing it with Voctave.
@@TheDivayenta I have heard it. It is beautiful, I still prefer the PTX cover.
@@kristinheggen7894 met too Kristen, Mark's is good, but he unintentionally wrote it for Pentatonix
First time I ever heard PTX sing this song, it brought tears to my eyes! 🥹 such power, and talent. They Still just about can bring me to tears.
They have a LOT of Christmas music, but some stand-outs for me are:
Little Drummer Boy
Carol of the Bells
That’s Christmas to Me (an original I believe)
Silent Night
O Come All Ye Faithful
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
I loved the Little Drummer boy as a song when I was growing up, but only in the last two years have I found a version that I think is world's above any other covers - For King and Country. Pentatonix covered it but For King and Country makes you feel it.
I'm convinced that these amazing singers were brought together by God himself they are just meant to be and now with Matt there is no song they can't do and sound perfect doin them just amazing!!!
I just love this song. Each year we did a Christmas musical at church. During the manger scene there would be a woman holding the newest baby born in our congregation while sitting in a "manger". The associate pastor was dressed in clothing of the time (we had a great prop group). He has a great voice and he would sing this song to "Mary" as she sat there holding her baby Jesus. What an awesome feeling would come over me. PTX echos that feeling.
This song never fails to give to me goose-bumps....and is one of my absolute favs.
5 part harmony at its most beautiful. Thank you for reacting Barry
Love you Barry. You could easily react to a couple PTXmas songs every day between now and Christmas and still not cover them all. They have released 6 PTXmas albums!
Dance of the sugar plum fairy! Great reaction. This song is gorgeous and they do it justice.
I cry. Literally every time. It's THAT beautiful and THAT good.
I loved your review
Beautiful song and their rendition is per music for the angels and God.
I always cry with this song but with Pentatonix I also get goosebumps.
It speaks the whole truth of the birth of Christ from a woman/Mothers point of view. Gets me deep in my soul every time!
I certainly haven't heard every piece of music ever sung, but this piece must stand with the very best I have ever heard performed.
It's got everything anyone could ever hope for and then some. I can't believe that it's been around for over 8 years now and we didn't know about it until last fall.
I was just told that the group's YT posing has tallied over 290 million views since 2014.
What gets me, is that nobody makes mention of the fact that the big black guys "boom box" percussion sounds are perfectly performed and interspersed at just the right places. And he can sing!
Mary did you know is the greatest song that ever was made and they did it to perfection
This is my all time favorite song my nurse sang this for me in the hospital when I thought I was going to die so I asked her to sing it for me. Ty for reacting to this song
thank you for this reaction Barry ... by the way ... i think Mary really did know .. she hid these things in her heart ..
The guy with the gentle voice who had a small solo part is also one of the major sound makers in Pentatonix.
I am so happy to you did this song. It's one of the more popular new Christmas songs that has become popular in recent years. Some people question it saying of course Mary knew, but did she really know ALL that was going to happen? I find this very lovely and Christmasy and when Mitchn sings "you kiss the face of God" I get goosebumps and tears every time. Can't wait for your Christmas PTX. Take care!
Every. Single. Time...tears
It’s so beautiful
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies is fantastic and they were awarded their second Grammy for it. Silent Night, Hark the Herald Sings, and an original That's Christmas to Me are all worthy of your time.
It's a Christmas song...you Need to hear Home Free's version too 😁
Barry....this channel is, in my humble opinion, the BEST reaction channel on YT. Thanks for what you do !!!!!!
This is one of my favorite songs but I had never heard it like this. Blessings, thank you for featuring it.
@It's me Barry
Barry! Congratulations on 200,000 views for "Mary Did You Know"!!!
Beautiful song, beautifully sung. Wonderful video. Lovely reaction Barry!💖
Thanks Anne, I hadn’t noticed it approaching that number.
Yes it’s a beautiful song and wonderfully performed by our gang.
I’m back now, but I’d like it if we can avoid mentioning why I took a few days off. I find it easier to get through hard times by not bringing things up. It doesn’t mean I ever forget, it’s just how I deal with things.
Thanks again for bringing this little PTX milestone to my attention.
@@ItsmeBarry Barry, I was just listening to your PTX playlist on shuffle when this song played. It was at 199,997 views. I was going to listen 3 more times, but when I went back to it it was already over 200,000.
I'm glad you're back!🥰
@@AnneMajdosz that’s lovely to hear that you sit through my nonsense. Poor you, I couldn’t think of anything worse but at least the music is great.
Yes, views don’t get registered straight away, I think it updates every ten minutes or so.
Also some news on the tagging thing. Creators (people with YT channels) received an email saying that “handles" are going to be introduced. These will make it possible for creators to be tagged anywhere on the platform, in other peoples comments, posts and they can be used to search for a channels videos. Maybe that explains why the system got so glitchy for a while. My official handle is now @ItsmeBarry (no gaps) I’m not sure if the capital letters matter and I’m not 100 percent sure if this is in use just yet but I thought it was worth mentioning, seeing we had already picked up on how problematic the system has been recently.
@@ItsmeBarry Barry! You're the reason I'm watching/listening to music on your channel. It's like having a friend sitting in my livingroom, discussing, laughing, or getting misty-eyed over what we're listening to. I even give you a head nod in agreement every now and then. Don't tell anyone I said that!
The handles sound interesting. Can't wait to try it out. You know how I love to test things!😉
@@AnneMajdosz nod away Anne, I like that. When I’m recording these videos I do feel like I’m talking to my viewers, so in a way we are sitting together enjoying the music. Don’t tell anyone I said that 😉
Oh yes, I know you are the Queen of testing things, that’s why I had to let you in on this little secret.
THE perfect song performed perfectly...AMAZING.
Great critique, Barry.
22.- I remember a winter day, it had already gotten dark although it was not late, and my parents had come to pick me up. It rained a lot, and it was windy; we were all chatting, discussing the day, in the large kitchen in the heat of the wood. At one point, my mother made a gesture with her hand, as if she wanted us to be quiet for a moment, and told us: “I think I heard someone crying, didn't you?” We all pay attention; really in that house (wooden floors supported by huge wooden beams, doors with old handles, shutters, and the large stone fireplace) everything had its own sounds, its own soundtrack. A few minutes passed, everyone in silence, listening: the whistling of the wind, creaking, the pattering of the rain on the windows... ah! Yes!. Yes, there was a muffled sob, and then another. We all looked at each other, trying to figure out which item in the house could make a sound like that, or which animal was in trouble. But that was not normal.
My grandfather stood up, and opened the upper part of the kitchen door; that door, also solid, with its shutters, and painted grass green, could be opened entirely, or only the upper half, as if it were a window. He stuck his head out, spent a few seconds observing, slowly shook his head, and made a gesture to calm us down. She came out immediately, and instantly the muffled sobs turned into intense sobs. Obviously, we all left behind.
A cliff hanger. Awesome writing, Ana. I hope your eye is better, we need to know more. Bravo!
@@StorytimeWithLana tomorrow!
I have missed you Ana. Glad you are back. Looking forward to #23. ❤
@@Mycophile11 I just got this notification, too. Didn't get Ana's, but got yours. Weird. It has to be a pick and choose kinda thing w/YT.
@@Mycophile11 @Storytime with Lana @Eveline @pat wood @Anne Majdosz @It's me Barry... next is in Dimash "Show must go on"!
One of my fave Christmas songs, made more perfect by PTX. Glad you live it cuz I sure do!!!
How wonderful it is to see you, a professional, be drawn in and become as immersed in this group's vocals as most of all of us non-professionals. Really a great review of a tremendously talented group.
Thank you very much Bruce, that’s very kind of you to say. I hope to see you again on my other reactions
It doesn’t matter what time of year you her this song, it’s beautiful
Another take my breath away performance. ❤
Thank you Barry... I had never heard this version by PTX....😊
@@brendaboudinot6431 Thank you Brenda. I’m so pleased that you got to experience it for the first time with me.
YAAAASSSSS!! I've been looking forward to you reacting to this one for AGES! One of my favourites.
I also live for hearing you say "Without any further ado" in your beautiful Irish accent, Barry. 🙂
When Gabriel came, she knew. This version of this song puts me at the Peace of God in my soul…EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Have a blessed 2022 everyone.
I love your reactions to what I think is the best a Capella group on the planet 🌎
My Wife and I have followed them since first song. My daughter and her saw them two years ago, I was in rehab. They told me about the concert and their eyes were on fire.
I, retired musician, love their harmonies and punctualities.
This is the song that started my Pentatonix journey. I was completely hooked after hearing this. This is just amazing and it never, ever gets old.
All of them have incredibly beautiful voices! Thank you for your reaction, Barry. I completely agree with you.
Barry you can listen to a Christmas song from Pentatonix every day from now until Christmas to get them all in!! Thanks for your awesome reactions; I look forward to each one. And hopefully I will see you in Nashville next year!!!!
This is the first PTX song I heard....... I'm hooked for life
I am SO glad that you do a 2nd pass review on PTX’s works- analyze it first, then add commentary on the second go. They really do deserve a 2x listen.
I mentioned on another reactor’s page that I too have been involved in a number of choral ensembles over the years, so I (like you) understand the immense challenges that go into the arrangement/ production of a cappella pieces. These folks are untouchable, as far as I’m concerned. As always, my friend, well done. Well analyzed. Well played. 🤘🏾
I am so enjoying joining you on your PTX journey! They sure can grab a hold of your heart with their beautiful voices. I love everything they do but their original songs and solo endeavors truly show how specially talented they are. Each one of them individually is unique and beautiful, but together as a group they are priceless. They do have a few original Christmas songs to! Scott with his boyfriend Mark just wrote a truly beautiful Christmas song called Thank You on the newest Christmas album. Scott plays the piano and Kevin plays the cello! Enjoy your journey!
I saw on Twitter that they wrote the song--is there any way to hear it yet?
@@meghanmacqueen5157 Their new album We need a Little Christmas is already out on streaming platforms.
@@PtxXtp Thanks :)
Mark Lowry, who wrote the lyrics, said he got the idea for this song when he wondered what he would ask Mary if they were sitting at his kitchen table talking over a cup of coffee.
He later took the lyrics to one of his best friends, Buddy Greene, who wrote the music for "Mary, Did You Know". What a brilliant idea!
I love your format of listening twice to a song so you can separate your reaction from your review. Thank you!
You seriously need to watch "Mark Lowery" sing this . He wrote it and is amazing . As for PTX , I can never find the right words . Vocal perfection !
PS : I would love to hear your voice as well ,
I like the way you let us listen to the complete song with only your facial expressions and not interrupt the singers!
Another song to give you chills.
I cannot fault PTX. And glad to hear Kevin’s solo(gifted cellist).
I have to say that I simply love your review. This song always brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to see more from you. Lots of love from Great Grandma in WA. State.
That moment when you realize that when Kirstie sings Mary, the light behind her perfectly resembles Mother Mary's veil. If you have noticed that already then lucky you!!!
I cry most of the time when I hear this song, it speaks to your soul!
This was the first song I heard by Pentatonix and it is still my favourite. :-)
The perfect harmony is exactly what turned me into a huge fan of Pentatonix!
I’d never heard this song before I saw this group’s video. No complaints!
bonjour Barry Magnifique ! comment ne pas aimer ces voix superbes! Prends soin de toi !
Zó MÓÓI zijn de stemmen bij elkaar in harmonie van deze jonge mensen
SPECTACULAIR én zónder muziek‼️
I happened upon this channel by watching the "Pentatonix"...I followed them right to this end and I and I am so grateful for this. Barry, You are spectacular...You cried when I cried...you felt the music just as I did. There were no horns, pianos, guitars to distract...just the instruments of the singers...they are magnificent. I have found a new group and I have found a "NEW MAN TO FOLLOW" you are magnificent, Barry. I will follow you anywhere
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Such a beautiful song, wonderfully performed by Pentatonix! Love the setting of the cave, the lighting, the echo of their voices. I agree Barry.... PERFECTION!!!! 💖✨✨
Barry, you have the most beautiful and sweet expressions on your face when you listen to something that touches you. I think that's the best part of your reactions. Although I love listening to your thoughts as well!! So well done! Blessings and hugs coming your way!! You're so special...
This song has become quite popular around Christmas here on this side of the pond. This song is one of their earlier works and I remember Pentaholics going nuts at its release because it was the first time Kevin had been featured in a singing role. People just about fell over catatonic because "the beatboxer" could sing so well.
I like the way you review. One time thru, the second reaction....and NEVER interruption.
This one's for Barry: I've scanned through your comments below and did not see where this was mentioned. The first time I heard this song I was in a church watchingl/listening to the Passion Play. I don't know for certain, but I believe this is where the song originated.😇
I have heard a lot of versions of this song that we’re good but this was perfection you don’t wanna hear nobody else seeing it after hearing them they are amazing and God gave them a beautiful beautiful gift
There’s a version of this song on the deluxe album with the same arrangement but adding orchestra, it just adds this whole other level to the beauty.
If you don't want a cappella.