Pentatonix - Prayers For This World - Reaction - Hidden Christmas Message, Folks!
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- I was asked to add this to the Christmas lineup this season and I learned that it isn't specifically a Christmas song, but there's a message here for all of us.
This song was originally written for Cher by Diane Warren, but never was used. Diane Warren and Kevin Olusola rewrote this song together to fit Pentatonix. They did an incredible job.
Thanks for reacting to Pentatonix again. Actually they did include a string section on this track. They are starting to use a bit more instrumentals in their work. Also, PTX always includes on their Christmas albums songs that are not actual Christmas songs. These may be songs with a wintry feel, or feel good songs, or songs with a message.
This album, in particular, they said they used instruments because of the inclusion of so many different cultures and guest artists. I don’t think they’re moving toward using instruments regularly though.
Pentatonix bringing love and light to this world ❤️🙌🙌. As others have said, they did use stings on this one and in a lot of other songs on their new album Holidays Around the World. I think they’ve proven they can do true a cappella at this point, I love that they’re fusing their brilliant vocals and exploring with instruments ❤️
It's mind-boggling to hear what they are capable of in a vocal way.
They do have a cello orchestra performing with them in this video and also had one when they performed this at their Hollywood Bowl concert in September2022.
This was written by Diane Warren for a 2017 documentary on the Serian war. It was performed by Cher and a children's choir. It was never released, so Diane gave it to PTX.
Lovely song, with - yes! - a very important message, at Christmas or any time. PTX never fails to impress, they are superb! 💖
They call themselves a band as their voices are the instruments. I am enjoying their expansion to more actual instruments and the addition of other artists.
This was originally written for and sung by Cher in 2018 but I don't think it was ever released on an album.
I'm going to their concert 14th of this month in Jacksonville Florida......I can't wait❤🙏🤞
I miss your Pentatonix reactions ❤
I can’t think of a better Christmas prayer This is my Christmas prayer. I also love all their music
PTX has really outdone themselves with this song and their entire new album.
Pray we all come to hear and trust the gospel of Christ's complete work on the cross for us; which is more eternal.
Member Kevin Olusola, co-wrote “Prayers for this World” with legendary hitmaker Dianne Warren.
I love this group for so many reasons, including the fact that they seem to be so Christian based, family oriented, and authentic. I'm seeing them next week in Jacksonville and cannot wait! Another great reaction.
Dianne already had this song written before Pentatonix had anything to do with it. Cher recorded it at least 5 years ago but never released it so Dianne gave it to Pentatonix as their original song.
But they made changes to it with Kevin’s help. PTX was also on Dianne and Jon Bastiste song “sweet”. As well as singing backing track on one of her songs on her own album
@B Fly I'm well aware of Sweet with John Batiste and Dianne Warren. I'm not sure there's another song ptx did background for her. They released sweet 2 different times with her months apart. All I was originally saying was Cher recorded this 5 years ago and it sounds like exactly the same song except for the verse Matt does that was added by Kevin. I was just clarifying he didn't write it because it was already written. Did he add a verse? Sure.
Prayers for this World could be a Christmas wish we all make.
Needed your smile today! Thank you 🤗. The Christmas garland is a nice touch!!! Always keep track of my special people 😉. Santa 🎅 hat?! Come on now.......
I will send you a smile and a warm hug in my thoughts
@@louisebacka Thanks. I need that. Back to you! Hope you're feeling better🤗
So gorgeous!!!
PTX hits it out of the park every time. Every new release touches my heart. Bless them. 😊🎶
They used a cello orchestra in this song. Their live shows are amazing right now!! Their concerts are amazing with their new tour!!!
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Yes finally some Pentatonix. I think that they evolve so much. They have always been great but their voices are more mature now. I love them so much. And the lyrics are powerful.
Life aint easy. I have been sick so long now after covid that I dont get much money. As a single mum Im struggeling. I skip some of my medicine to save money, I always give food to my kid but 1-2times a week I cant afford to eat myself. I cant give stuff to others becouse I dont have any money. But I can be a good person. I can give love, time and a helping hand to others. I can be a sholder to cry on, lissen to your problems, make someone smile or laugh. There is so much I can still do to people around me.
A smile can bright up someones day.
Nice reaction as always my friend 💛
You're a wonderful lady! I will pray for God's angels to surround you and hold you up. I believe in Christmas miracles. Take care and stay positive!
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I do believe there is a reason for these struggles and one of them is your positive attitude that you still strive for. I love that but my heart breaks for your situation as well. Praying for you my friend.
@@larryshair I think that God can see that Im strong enough to handle it. So in some way Im saving someone els who might not have been able to take it.
Thanks my friend
They do occasionally bring in instruments...Kevin on the Cello, Scott on the Piano, Matt on Drums. There are definitely strings in this one. They had violins accompany them performing this at the Hollywood Bowl. And Diane Warren wrote this. They are the first to sing it tho so not a cover.
Cher sang it, with a children's choir, in a documentary about Syria in 2017 (Cries From Syria) - you can easily find her version on youtube. However, she chose not to distribute it (I read somewhere that she didn't like her own vocal; but possibly, given the context, she also didn't want to monetize it). Diane Warren therefore retained the rights, and she also added a short bridge - the part that Matt sings - that's not in Cher's version. So, even though PTX are not the first to sing the song, they are the first to publish/distribute it for sale, and the change made by its original songwriter apparently means that they can technically claim it as an original. As for their wholesale abandonment of acapella in favour of instruments all through their latest album - it's an interesting experiment. Not sure how much pushback they're going to get from acapella fans about it. Personally I really like the songs on the new album, and I think we're looking at the beginning of PTX 3.0, if you think of the Avi years as PTX 1.0, and the first 5 years of Matt as PTX 2.0.
@@moragcarnie843 good point about the evolution of PTX. I love their A Capella work, enjoy very much their collabs with Lindsay Sterling and using one off instruments a la Kevin and Scott, but have to admit, the latest album is not a favourite. I get trying new avenues and exploring different directions. Just my opinion, I like the A Capella work even if it's layered as in the Lucky Ones Deluxe (Anchor, OMG!) I hope they don't bring in too many instruments or other artists. I want to hear PTX!
It's hard to realized on first listen when you are concentrating on the vocals, but there is a string section backing them up. They have used strings or choirs for a fuller sound before, especially on the holiday albums. And the last couple of years they have been experimenting with instruments, vocal engineering, and synths on some songs.
I love your reactions they are always insightful and entertaining. Your reactions for Home Free have been fantastic but you haven't glimpsed their fun side. The have a wacky sense of humor and their vocals are always spot on regardless. "What Christmas Means To Me" would be a great one to check out and you won't hear much country there either.
Kevin collaborated with an associate Dianne Warren to bring this amazing song to the voices that could truly bring it to light. This might not be a "normal" Christmas song for PTX, but it is still a very powerful song and you easily appreciated the subliminal meanings.
Blessings to you and yours this Holiday Season!
i have missed your reactions to PTX!! Between them and NF, you keep me connected to God!!
Their new one with Megan Trainer. Kids at Christmas is a great video. They are all dressed ala 1970s and song is super fun bop
While the song isn't technically a Christmas song, the message it has is certainly appropriate for the holiday season - or any season, really. And it continues the long-standing tradition of Pentatonix including non-Christmas songs on their Christmas albums.
I absolutely love pentatonix!! Good reaction
Just saw them live a week ago . They were absolutely great! Voices of angels 💙
I recommend Pentatonix "Carol of the bells". I enjoyed your reaction. Kevin does play the cello sometimes. I know with this new Album they have music from around the world. So they did have instruments in a lot of it. They have a Christmas special on Disney +. it is So good. I watched them in concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Sept and I loved it. There is a live stream for the Hollywood Bowl on (Miles Reuben) Chanel. They sang Hallelujah, Daft Punk, Sing, 90s dance medley, Pentatonix medley, and so much more. You should watch these.
They are better than we deserve. They seem to have the ability to release songs that the world really needs to hear. Some songs that I think fall in that category are That’s Christmas to Me, Sing, Imagine, Amazing Grace, Mad World, Thank You, The Prayer, and now Prayers for This World. We need to keep making Pentaholics so people can hear the beautiful messages that they regularly put out.
Amen. This world needs so much prayer and I appreciate your reaction with this. Thank you for reacting to Pentatonix it seems like it's been a long time. Last time we chatted we both had covid along with my husband. Looking forward to the Christmas music. Merry Christmas.
I hope you get a chance to see them live at some point. They are phenomenal!
This is an original by them. Incredible. I saw them in Chicago and they sound as good live as they do production.
Here for all the ptx and eminem I can get!!
It was written by Diane Warren who originally wrote it for Cher to sing for the documentary Cries for Syria. The documentary was never released, so, even though Cher ( and a children's choir) did sing it and a recording can be found, technically it is an original. Someone noted that Kevin also altered it a bit, adding the verse that matt sang. The complexities of the music industry, huh??
They sang on Diane’s recent album as well
@@bonnieflynn4798, was that Sweet with Jon Batiste?
@@Gwennedd yes and PTX are cartoons in the video because Kirstie was super pregnant at the time😀
@@bonnieflynn4798, Ahhh! That makes sense. I loved the song!
I love what you said about this. I'm sure my fellow pentaholics have told you but this song was written by Diane Warren and given to PTX. Talk about good fortune although they have worked 24/7/364 for years so they really do deserve everything they are getting. The best thing about Pentatonix is that they take NOTHING for granted. They also are truly so good to their fans even communicating through twitter sometimes.
this is a superb song written by Diane Warren. It ihas a Christmans message of unity and hope and love! That;'s what's Christmas is about!
My compliments of the Season to you and yours, Chris. Music of this quality just lifts the mood, just what is needed in a cold, damp, England.
I am surprised you haven't seen 'Imagine' yet! I would also check out 'Amazing Grace'! Also Popspring 2016 live performance. 3 of the 4 songs they do are originals (Cracked, Can't Sleep Love, and Water) and they also do their Evolution of Michael Jackson. You will LOVE it!
Yeah!! Pentatonix again!@💜💜💜
I got to see Pentatonix last November and I got to see Home Free in October!! Both groups were fantastic!!💜💜💜
This song was written by Diane Warren for Cher back awhile ago but was never released
Great reaction. Thanks again.
Wow...that is sooooo powerful!!! It's like I can feel the power of their sincerity pouring through this....just wow. Those of us that can...let's pour it out this year...
Nice reaction, Chris. I feel the same way about Pentatonix. They have never, in my opinion, created a bad song. They are musical geniuses.
You’re sounding a little hoarse here…hope you feel better soon.
Yeah, there’s a string section in this song. Some of their newer music uses instrumentation. Their new Holidays Around The World album features many artists and instruments. The focus is still on the vocals.
The other video from this album, Kid On Christmas featuring Meghan Trainor, is the most unPentatonix song I’ve heard. It’s still a banger and I recommend it.
Also, recommend their track of Silent Night featuring The King’s Singers from this album. It’s a cappella.
To be honest I was skeptical about Pentatonix when I first heard them in one of your videos. Their vocals are great of course but it kinda felt like it wasn't really my cup of tea. Probably because I had my mind closed mainly to rap. Then I realized how stupid I was... I really love your rap reactions because I know most of those tracks already, but I'm equally (or even more?) excited when I can hear masterpieces like this for the first time.
Love it!
P.S. (Another update, hope I'm not bothering you too much with these 😄)
On yesterday's session I asked my therapist if it would be good for me to begin to slowly take my happy mask off, that I was thinking about it since last sesh and I think I might be ready to show my real self in front of my friends. He was shocked, he never thought I would be willing to make such huge step that fast. He said that it would be great because pretending I'm good while I'm really not makes me even more depressed... and asked me what makes me wanting to open up so quickly. The answer was simple... I just love the version of myself here, in these comments where I don't have to pretend anything and it would be amazing to be that version in real life.
I love rap and Pentatonix- talent is talent 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever True, now I love both as well. Guess I had to "grow up" to realize that 🙂
Pentatonix has a way of opening us up to different styles of music. For rap, I suggest their Can’t Hold Us, Thrift Shop, Problem, and Butter x Dynamite.
I absolutely love that. It's so great to hear how things are going on your end. That's a wonderful gift during this season!
Where have you been. It was actually sung by Cher for a documentary. It was never released and the songwriter passed it over to PTX to release as their own.
Hey there Chris, really love listening to songs “for the first time” with you. Your smile and kind heart always add to the experience of the song and cheers me up. You should open a Spotify account and share your playlist. 😊 I’d definitely subscribe and follow! Hope you and your family are doing well.
Thanks, you as well, Rich!
Written by Diane Warren for Cher originally . I don’t know if she ever released it.
you need to watch their journey on the Sing off
We're not really sure if we should call this a cover or an original actually. Dianne Warren wrote the first version of the song that was sung by Cher & used in a documentary but never released. Then she worked with PTX to make changes to the song for this version, so technically this incarnation of the song is original to PTX & the only version released! Clear as mud?🤓
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We have to have you react to this old school masterpiece
If u get the opportunity, check out their most recent video, Kid on Christmas feat Meghan Trainor. Its a bop...super fun...video has a 70s TV production set vibe, including hair and clothes lol. PTX and Meghan co wrote the song.
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Cher recorded it in 2017, I believe it was. It was written by Diane Warren.
Yup...but because of the technicality that the documentary she sang it for was never released, it still remains an original to Diane who eventually gave it to PTX... and I heard that Kevin altered it a bit by putting in Matt's verse.
I'd love to see you react to fade to black by metallica!
I saw a video Cher did of this song 5 years ago , so it's a cover but i'm not sure of who
This was undeniably a Scott song but did you catch the strategic use of mitch? He didn't have the solos as much but what he did was perfect. Out of everyone in the group mitch can bring out the emotion in the audience. They wanted the msg across and with mitch and his uncanny voice and perfect pronunciation they used the technique clear back to hallelujah. Everyone drops out and mitch delivers the chorus. It anyone had trouble understanding the words from Scott then u get ut after mitch sings.
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you should listen canserbero "es epico", "de la vida como pelicula y su tragedia comedia y ficción".
You should do Twenty one pilots- Christmas saves the year
whats up larry
Still no DMX slippin.
It ok tho love the channel
@larryshair can you do.... dance with the devil- immortal technique it's deep dark but absolutely mind blowing 🤯
It’s on the channel already. Thank and enjoy!
@larryshair just seen it thanks I'm not sure if you have done Joyner Lucas- I'm not racist
It is an original
It's an original.
Strings?? what can't Kevin do!
This is a original.
Not an original. This was written in 2017 by renowned songwriter Diane Warren for Cher, but she never got around to recording it herself. It sat on the shelf for a few years, only to be resurrected as a cover by PTX for their Christmas album this year..
Original.
I love PTX. A great song for any time of year.
A suggestion for your Christmas list. A King and Country one called Baby Boy. It's about how everything started with a baby boy ruclips.net/video/wYh364XObGo/видео.html
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