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  • @Tarasimonstudios
    @Tarasimonstudios  3 года назад +19

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    • @popfeske3612
      @popfeske3612 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/bXmfkFoX-PE/видео.html

  • @MichaelDawson03
    @MichaelDawson03 5 лет назад +1062

    He sings this song with depth because he is the author of the lyrics. Others have done great covers, but none have been able to capture Mark's emotion, due to his birthing of this song. This is perhaps one of my favorite versions he has done.

    • @josephadkison5361
      @josephadkison5361 5 лет назад +91

      Yes! Funny story...I saw Gaither Vocal Band on tour a few years ago, and Bill Gaither was razzing Mark about having written only one song. Mark's retort, IMHO, was absolutely perfect. "When you write the perfect song, you only need to write one." Needless to say, the entire audience cracked up...planned moment in the concert? Sure. Any less funny...NOPE! :-)

    • @pickin4you
      @pickin4you 5 лет назад +51

      I also saw in a video, where he was asking which denominations were in the audience, and when he came to Catholics, he said to tell Mary I said Hay, I'm Baptist and we're not allowed to talk to her, but tell I said thanks for that song.

    • @cupidstunt3966
      @cupidstunt3966 5 лет назад +5

      Marc Martel ANYTHING. Did you see the Bohemian Rhapsody solo video he just dropped? He's unreal.

    • @andreamiller3578
      @andreamiller3578 5 лет назад +6

      I think he also wrote or co-wrote one called "Mary Was the First One to Carry the Gospel." It was on an older Gaither Vocal Band Christmas album from when the GVB was Mark, Bill, Guy and David.

    • @DenisEssiambre
      @DenisEssiambre 5 лет назад +9

      @@andreamiller3578 You're correct. This GVB Christmas album is my favorite album. Mark did write the words to "Mary was the first..." and Bill Gaither wrote the music. Mark wrote the words to "Mary did you know", and Buddy Greene wrote the music.

  • @beverlydorn9498
    @beverlydorn9498 5 лет назад +696

    Mark Lowry is the songwriter. Nobody sings it like he does...

    • @brettgodbee
      @brettgodbee 5 лет назад +57

      You're right Beverly. The best version of this song is when Mark Lowry sang it and Guy Penrod and David Phelps sang backup

    • @calebwildes1524
      @calebwildes1524 5 лет назад +7

      @@brettgodbee that is the original version.

    • @TyreII
      @TyreII 5 лет назад +10

      @@brettgodbee Best version? I disagree but thats okay. In my opinion this is the pinnacle of this song.

    • @mattbetts01
      @mattbetts01 5 лет назад +1

      Favorite version: ruclips.net/video/tbOP2iE-YII/видео.html

    • @AtlasLytle
      @AtlasLytle 5 лет назад +18

      And to think that Mark is also a comedian. Very funny man, as well.

  • @ARTweedy
    @ARTweedy 4 года назад +140

    With regard to Mark’s REALLY long notes and phrases: those are SIGNATURE of a Southern Gospel group - the Gaither Vocal Band - that he used to be a full-time member of. When he, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, and Bill Gaither were all together, they were well known for notes you thought they were going to hold until God called them home.

    • @popfeske3612
      @popfeske3612 3 года назад +2

      Amen

    • @RMBlake007
      @RMBlake007 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, I learned to hold out notes longer than most...it was something that southern gospel music fans & singers appreciated & looked forward to. It helps having "longer" lungs which is genetic. My father was known for holding out notes for an eternity...it was noted in an MRI when he was in his 60's that he had "long lungs", which helped us understand, in part, his ability in singing with power and incredible breath.

  • @Clark98
    @Clark98 5 лет назад +394

    Can we talk more about that perfect G6 that Kate Lott hit at the climax?!

    • @luableah7615
      @luableah7615 5 лет назад +3

      Ikr

    • @billiea9756
      @billiea9756 5 лет назад +16

      I know!! Kate's an *amazing* soprano!!

    • @Musikal_LL
      @Musikal_LL 4 года назад +20

      YESSSSS!!! At first I thought the group was so perfectly in tune that they created a ghost tone, but nope! That woman is AH-MAZING!!!

    • @jeffreygranger6913
      @jeffreygranger6913 4 года назад +5

      @@Musikal_LL Overtone. NOT ghost tone.

  • @godisgoodallthetime7622
    @godisgoodallthetime7622 5 лет назад +13

    A Holy Spirit anointed song. What an amazing gift God gave Mr. Lowry.

  • @GySgtRay
    @GySgtRay 3 года назад +17

    Mark suffers from MS and had to sit down during this. It took effort to hold that note that long! He is an amazing song writer and singer!!

  • @par500dragon7
    @par500dragon7 2 года назад +59

    I feel the impact of Mark's singing can be attributed to his absolute belief in the meaning of the words. He has such joy in his face and voice.

    • @Broken0152
      @Broken0152 Год назад +3

      When you believe what he's singing. You are brought to tears to realize what you are singing.

    • @scottroyce5803
      @scottroyce5803 Год назад +4

      @@Broken0152 He wrote the words to this song so he really does feel them

    • @mackenziegarrison7543
      @mackenziegarrison7543 7 месяцев назад

      I believe he wrote the song

  • @lapenesr
    @lapenesr 3 года назад +47

    Tara: “Listening to him sing it right now makes me feel something...different”.
    Ive seen so many people sing this song to show their mastery, beautiful voice, technical prowess (PTX).
    Mark is singing this song to praise God. That’s all. That’s what is “different”.

    • @heathers4961
      @heathers4961 Год назад +1

      Amen

    • @CP-yd7lp
      @CP-yd7lp Год назад

      PTX also sang from their hearts.

    • @RMBlake007
      @RMBlake007 11 месяцев назад +1

      That, and because he wrote the song....

  • @maximel.3292
    @maximel.3292 5 лет назад +435

    I'm a simple man : I see Tara + Voctave, I press like.

  • @120DEA
    @120DEA 5 лет назад +415

    Mark's long note. He sings for 7 measures straight (with a ritard in the last two, no doubt!) which, when you count the phrase included in the long note "the praises of the" turns into over 21 seconds. He has always been amazing!!
    Oh, and he does another 19 second one during your awesome geek-out. 🙂

    • @TheMrAshley2010
      @TheMrAshley2010 5 лет назад +1

      +

    • @Tarasimonstudios
      @Tarasimonstudios  5 лет назад +63

      hahaaa...."awesome geek out"

    • @Michaila95
      @Michaila95 5 лет назад +5

      That's why my counting was off lol I didn't recognize the ritard for the last 2 measures 😅 it was simply breathtaking

    • @120DEA
      @120DEA 5 лет назад

      @@TheMrAshley2010 ?

    • @TheMrAshley2010
      @TheMrAshley2010 5 лет назад

      'a' Scott Ashley, yes. @Scott Ashley, perhaps not. I'm not on Twitter.

  • @andrewc.6034
    @andrewc.6034 5 лет назад +18

    mark sings it better than anyone else can because he wrote the song. he sings it exactly the way it was meant to be heard.

  • @RotcivVanDahl
    @RotcivVanDahl 4 года назад +36

    In 1984, Lowry wrote the lyrics to the song "Mary, Did You Know?", when asked to write a script for a church Christmas play. He wrote a series of questions that he would like to ask Mary, the mother of Jesus. These questions were used in between the scenes of the play. Over the next decade, Lowry tried to find music that would complete the song. Eventually, musician and songwriter Buddy Greene wrote the music to the song. The Christmas play script then became the song.

    • @rogerledoux4741
      @rogerledoux4741 2 года назад +1

      I heard Mark himself tell the story, he wrote it on the bus gave it to Green to write the music and it was finished the next morning. What you wrote was a good story though, better then mine, however mine is true.

    • @RotcivVanDahl
      @RotcivVanDahl 2 года назад

      @@rogerledoux4741 actually mark himself has told the story I shared many times. He wrote for a play and quite awhile later buddy Greene added the music.

    • @RotcivVanDahl
      @RotcivVanDahl 2 года назад

      @@rogerledoux4741 ruclips.net/video/zsoYABkR6T0/видео.html

  • @pamgalloway
    @pamgalloway 5 лет назад +441

    Mark Lowry wrote Mary, Did You Know. It's his song.

    • @heatherward4619
      @heatherward4619 5 лет назад +6

      Pam Galloway I was going to say this if someone else hadn't lol

    • @inezyu4697
      @inezyu4697 5 лет назад +3

      Yeah I just wanted to say this too haha

    • @Saratogan
      @Saratogan 5 лет назад +21

      Yes, he wrote the lyric. Buddy Green wrote the tune.

    • @mrbryce2000
      @mrbryce2000 5 лет назад +8

      That's why he always sings it the best. One of his early comedy videos is when he sings it in public for the first time.

    • @carolj471
      @carolj471 5 лет назад +12

      Michael English, on Mark's request, sang it in public for the first time. I love Michael English and I know Mark hates it when people say he sings it the best but dang it he just does......lol

  • @Caderic
    @Caderic 5 лет назад +5

    So, I know Mark wrote the song and that’s part of why he “owns it”, but people are missing the fact that, Christ is Mark’s life. Not to get too preachy, but through Christ, Mark owns salvation, and that is a VERY personal and emotional thing! The song is him worshiping and praising God, as a “thank you”. His worship is heartfelt and genuine and that is as much as anything what you are sensing.

  • @lessers24
    @lessers24 4 года назад +20

    He was the writer of the song which is why he sings it so differently than most. He said that if he could sit down with Mary these are questions he would ask her. It means more to him than anyone else because it’s straight from his mind and heart. He also sings it in worship not just a performance. Love this version and love him.

  • @thenatural91483
    @thenatural91483 5 лет назад +59

    Mark Lowry was a long time member of the Gaither Vocal Band...along with David Phelps. Mr. Lowry wrote this amazing piece of art!

    • @Chef316
      @Chef316 4 года назад +4

      David Phelps, Mark Lowry, Russ Taff, Guy Penrod and Bill Gaither....my favorite iteration of the GVB.

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. 4 года назад +141

    Mark is worshiping God in this song, that’s what you are hearing, his heart giving glory to God coupled with praise.

    • @charliecampbell6851
      @charliecampbell6851 4 года назад +14

      Bingo. Everybody else is giving the reason that he wrote the song, which is also true, but this is the actual correct answer.

    • @MrsTurtle23
      @MrsTurtle23 4 года назад +10

      Agreed and this I believe is how he heard it when he wrote the song!

  • @BrendtWaters
    @BrendtWaters 5 лет назад +6

    Don't apologize for geeking out. That's a big part of why I'm here.

  • @greeneyes92061
    @greeneyes92061 5 лет назад +8

    This song is a part of Mark Lowry. No one can sing it with such feeling, passion and emotion as he does.

  • @eileenabendschein2420
    @eileenabendschein2420 Месяц назад +1

    He wrote the song. He knows how to sing it the way he wrote it.

  • @BirdYoumans
    @BirdYoumans 4 года назад +34

    My Daddy once told me when I was young and I was just starting to come home and brag about my first band, Son, if you're good, you don't have to tell anybody. They don't have to tell anybody is what you are saying! They are content to blend and work for the good of the song, not the glory of the individual. I like your analysis. You are very perceptive.

  • @papatomthune4924
    @papatomthune4924 3 года назад +8

    Mark wrote the lyrics as a poem. He has MS. A few years later he sent the lyrics to several people to see if it could be set to music. Buddy Green, an exceptional harmonica player composed this beautiful minor key music accompaniment and this version is particularly gorgeous. Kudos to all who had a part in this production!

  • @Yagirlkenzie05
    @Yagirlkenzie05 3 года назад +4

    Mark Lowry is absolutely amazing and he created this AMAZING song sang by millions .. hes too talented

  • @lynnettapierce1741
    @lynnettapierce1741 4 года назад +9

    I get goosebumps and tears every single time I hear this song. Every time! Just so many amazing things in this song.

  • @dezzygarcia6193
    @dezzygarcia6193 5 лет назад +36

    I first heard this performance from Voctave and Mark about two years ago in a random Facebook video while I was brushing my teeth in the morning and was so overwhelmed by it that I had to sit down, toothbrush in my mouth, to close my eyes and appreciate the mastery of the music. Every time I hear it I get emotional. This performance is exceptional.

    • @matthewrasmussen4181
      @matthewrasmussen4181 5 лет назад

      Amen

    • @tabbykitty68
      @tabbykitty68 4 года назад +3

      Hi..truly an amazing song and performance indeed. What we all feel is the supernatural Anointing that has been placed on this song. It's originally Heaven inspired and given to Mark to share with us when he first put the words on paper many years ago and it Still holds the holy anointing...brings tears.

  • @alanwonder504
    @alanwonder504 2 года назад +7

    I've listened to this video at least 100 times .. it gives me sonic chills and goosebumps, and its not a religious thing because Im not a Christian. Thanks for confirming my inner ear that this is an incredible and moving creation

    • @soniaskolnick3868
      @soniaskolnick3868 Год назад +1

      Let the words they are singing penetrate your heart. Knowing and communicating with the God who created the universe and loved you enough to die for your sins so you could be right with him is stupendous.

  • @DanielBrown-sn9op
    @DanielBrown-sn9op Год назад +1

    Power, precision, and passion. Softly, at the end.

  • @renitameares3838
    @renitameares3838 5 лет назад +4

    Well, he wrote the lyrics, believes them and feels it in his heart. And talk about support and breath control! Mark is awesome! No cutting in and out there.

  • @danieldruff6822
    @danieldruff6822 5 лет назад +119

    Thank you very much - Requested and Answered.
    Mark Lowry co-wrote the song and has been battling Multiple Sclerosis for more than a decade. To me, his performance adds even more emotion to this already-emotional song.
    Love it.

    • @Tarasimonstudios
      @Tarasimonstudios  5 лет назад +16

      thank you so much! Love the added info...that's even more touching to know that.

    • @bettysmith6035
      @bettysmith6035 5 лет назад +3

      and keep in mind, he is in his 60's when this was recorded.

    • @donnapearson466
      @donnapearson466 5 лет назад +2

      @@Tarasimonstudios Here is Mark singing as a child:
      ruclips.net/video/BAG5zDt4ZTs/видео.html

    • @mastermonster195able
      @mastermonster195able 2 года назад +1

      God bless you Mark!

  • @karenpinson759
    @karenpinson759 5 лет назад +3

    I went to school with Mark Lowery. He is a wonderful singer. He composed these lyrics, and they have such depth of meaning for him and other Christians.

  • @janiepastorek3419
    @janiepastorek3419 Год назад +3

    This is my most favorite version of this song the goosebumps never stop

  • @margaretimmel1139
    @margaretimmel1139 3 года назад +5

    Mark started singing in public when he was 11. He has been performing ever since, spending most of his career with the Gaither Vocal Band.

  • @rachelhurst3224
    @rachelhurst3224 4 года назад +5

    As a classically trained high soprano, I am so envious of her tone, release, and control! You can see her jaw release/ drop back. Gorgeous!!! I also apploud her style. I can not sing belty pop and that is okay.

  • @Pilot545
    @Pilot545 3 года назад +6

    Regarding Mark’s amazing note...remember, too, that the breath he took before he started that note actually occurred about a measure or so before. Phenomenal!

  • @Gizmologist1
    @Gizmologist1 5 лет назад +2

    Mark Lowry wrote the lyrics and one of Bill Gaither's Gospel stars, Buddy Green, wrote the music while riding on a tour bus to their next gospel homecoming performance. Buddy Green is also an incredible misician and harmonica virtuoso.

  • @Stevesrssrssrs
    @Stevesrssrssrs 5 лет назад +9

    Mark is an amazing singer, even with MS, and he wrote this song as well!

  • @paulvolkmann2979
    @paulvolkmann2979 4 года назад +3

    I have tears from that last high note. Absolutely AWESOME!

  • @Ethan.W.B
    @Ethan.W.B 5 лет назад +128

    Funny thing, in your David Phelps reaction you talked about the straight tone to vibrato for longer notes (which you also mentioned in this video). Well Mark Lowry and David Phelps sung in the same group called the Gaither vocal band, for quite a few years.

    • @Tarasimonstudios
      @Tarasimonstudios  5 лет назад +13

      HA!!!!! Funny and small world!

    • @brettgodbee
      @brettgodbee 5 лет назад +33

      Yes and they sounded great together. Guy Penrod sang lead, David was tenor and Mark baritone.. that was the best lineup the vocal band had imo

    • @Vendor.V
      @Vendor.V 5 лет назад +11

      I never realised how many people knew about them until this comment section lol

    • @Ethan.W.B
      @Ethan.W.B 5 лет назад +9

      Im a big fan of the Wes Hampton, Michael English, Mark Lowry, David Phelps and Bill Gaither :) version of the group

    • @joycemyers3803
      @joycemyers3803 5 лет назад

      totally agree

  • @lewisedwards4058
    @lewisedwards4058 5 лет назад +2

    Mark Lowry is from the legendary Gaither Vocal Band. That wonderful quality to his voice that you hear is the love of Christ coming out in song.

  • @DanielBrown-sn9op
    @DanielBrown-sn9op Год назад +2

    We should all sing with this level of conviction ,💙🕯

  • @Scsibut
    @Scsibut 5 лет назад +10

    Always love Mark Lowry's version the best as he is the writer of the song. If you noticed when you reacted to David Phelps all of the group songs he did Mark was standing right next to him as the baritone as they were both a part of the Gaither Vocal Band

  • @dillons583
    @dillons583 5 лет назад +48

    Your reactions are the best. I am a huge Voctave fan and I geek out every time I hear them sing. This is one of my favs. I got to know Mark from Bill Gaither's vocal ensembles. He's something else and pretty funny to boot. I feel similar to you in that I feel like I talk about Kate non stop to people I introduce to Voctave...... But I just can't help it. :-) keep the Voctave reactions coming because you still have some gems out there. Enjoy the rest of your day.... Going to go listen to your reaction again.

  • @pamelahyer576
    @pamelahyer576 4 года назад +5

    Kate Lott is an amazing soprano! Love Voctave!

  • @tarikbrumon242
    @tarikbrumon242 5 лет назад +12

    Mark Lowry descovered David Phelps to the Gaither Vocal Band. He's awesome!!

  • @MatthewvMayo
    @MatthewvMayo 5 лет назад +23

    A little info for y'all. Mark Lowry wrote this song and while PTX did an amazing job with this song it's always going to be best when it's Mark singing it.

    • @fezzik7619
      @fezzik7619 3 года назад

      The lyricist. Not the songwriter

    • @jabberjaw2098
      @jabberjaw2098 3 года назад

      @@fezzik7619 Mark Lowry worked the music with Buddy Greene a Gospel music harmonica player, wrote the words to the song and then sings the song so well.

    • @fezzik7619
      @fezzik7619 3 года назад

      @@jabberjaw2098 worked the music? Is that a way of saying he has partial credit for its composition? All I’ve ever heard is he wrote the lyrics which is in no way a disparagement of how he performs it because he’s an incredible vocalist.

    • @CP-yd7lp
      @CP-yd7lp Год назад

      That's subjective. However, both of these covers are excellent! ❤

  • @freethinker4596
    @freethinker4596 4 года назад +6

    Mark wrote the song and thats why he sings it with such passion

    • @fezzik7619
      @fezzik7619 3 года назад

      The lyricist. Not the songwriter

  • @charlesdonaldson1415
    @charlesdonaldson1415 5 лет назад +2

    The performance was amazing, but let's talk about Tara's review a moment. Wow. I am constantly amazed by the quality of her "public" speaking skills. Her authentic, unfiltered response is couched in such intelligent, insightful, uncluttered, poignant word choice AND diction... holy smoke. Not only is she a master of the subject matter, but also I have to think she is so practised at communicating clearly with her voice (singing!) that she can't help but speak beautifully, powerfully and with integrity. Seriously. This is an impressive teacher and person.

  • @mitsim
    @mitsim 5 лет назад +5

    So agree with you 100,000% about Kate's high notes and the control she has to have to restrain and blend as she does. She's flawless. I've been a part of many choirs, and so often that high note is "shown off" in a distracting manner. I so appreciate Vocave's ability to have such credibility to function as a choir should, blending tone and volume to become one entity of glorious sound.

  • @ironrose01
    @ironrose01 5 лет назад +31

    I don't know if you know this but Mark Lowery wrote Mary Did You Know. I love this version of his classic song. He didn't originally record it. That's probably what you're feeling. :)

    • @jaclyncoffman6622
      @jaclyncoffman6622 5 лет назад

      Bridget Ann didn’t Michael English sing the original?

    • @ironrose01
      @ironrose01 5 лет назад

      Jac Coffman Yes he did. :)

  • @ratman3831
    @ratman3831 4 года назад +4

    Yet another "the best I've ever heard" arrangement and performance. Mark holds the note for 17 seconds. Mark's the lyricist and Buddy Greene is the music writer. Just when I thought I was burned out on this song, both hearing and performing with an acapella group, this comes along. Excellence to the 10th power. Thanks Tara! You really know your stuff. Have you ever heard mark along with David Phelps in the Gaither Vocal Band?

    • @RMBlake007
      @RMBlake007 11 месяцев назад

      He holds the "Lamb" note for 17/18 seconds...but you obviously missed that he hadn't taken a breath since, "..the praises of the", that comes before the word "Lamb". It adds on another 5 seconds to the breath. See 6:20

  • @ruttleytashnmarty8598
    @ruttleytashnmarty8598 5 лет назад +2

    Mark...the mayan Lowry. Thank u for writing such a beautiful testimony....

  • @anar3602
    @anar3602 5 лет назад +5

    No need to apologize for "geeking out" because it's definitely why I've subscribed and recommended. 😉

  • @Kaeldrys
    @Kaeldrys 5 лет назад +212

    Pentatonix did a wonderful cover of Mary Did You Know as well. Love your channel!
    Edit: Also I absolutely love it when I see someone as talented as you freaking out :D:D:D:D:D

    • @Radwar99
      @Radwar99 5 лет назад +2

      She's been ignoring PTX for some time now for some reason.

    • @TomsWhip
      @TomsWhip 5 лет назад +1

      she has already done videos on PTX im pretty sure. and tbh, most of the other stuff she reacts to is just flat out higher quality. not saying PTX arent great, but there are levels to this

    • @Tarasimonstudios
      @Tarasimonstudios  5 лет назад +26

      REALLY? you think so? I think I have done nearly the same amount of Voctave and PTX. Love them both.

    • @HottnTrottn08
      @HottnTrottn08 5 лет назад +3

      I think her reacting to their live version of "hallelujah " would be better as it is live instead of studio recording.

    • @analimatraducoes
      @analimatraducoes 5 лет назад +2

      Their version of Mary did you know is the best

  • @celivn2977
    @celivn2977 5 лет назад +17

    Maybe it could be interesting to review one of Pink's live performances e.g. Try at the Ama's or Glitter in the air; when she does all the acrobatics and dancing to tell us about her technique and how she consistently produces beautiful sound when in movement...?

  • @HolyFireFall
    @HolyFireFall 4 года назад

    You have no idea how happy I am to see how many people know the GVB, Mark, Guy, and David.

  • @tabbykitty68
    @tabbykitty68 4 года назад +2

    What an amazing performance! A truly Anointed piece. Pentatonix does a great job as well.

  • @mibm07
    @mibm07 5 лет назад +3

    It’s so much fun seeing him interpret his own song. Holy note. 24 counts.... insane! Another voctave video is Someone Like You. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @demontvictor
    @demontvictor 5 лет назад +52

    while he was hitting this really long note, kate (the soprano you love) hit a G6 wooow! i love them so much ! Have a nice day :)

    • @AcydDrop
      @AcydDrop 5 лет назад +8

      Not only can Kate Lott hit an impressive G6 and hold it, but she's incredibly gracious and lovely in person as well. The pointing being her personality really matches her voice. Great lady. I can't speak for the other members of Vocative, but I'm sure they're all great as well.

    • @demontvictor
      @demontvictor 5 лет назад +2

      AcydDrop yes she seems ! i want to hug her lol

    • @TheMrsB13
      @TheMrsB13 5 лет назад

      Is Kate the soprano in the white shirt? Or the soprano in the black shirt?
      Because I thought the one in the white shirt was hitting that G6.

    • @ginnys.matthias1818
      @ginnys.matthias1818 5 лет назад +1

      @@TheMrsB13 white shirt 👍 Kate Lott

    • @demontvictor
      @demontvictor 5 лет назад +1

      yes she has a white shirt :)

  • @BethanyxWhite
    @BethanyxWhite 5 лет назад +1

    What I love about Mark Lowry is he sings with such a believability. He makes the lyrics of the songs he sings just so meaningful.
    And this one especially, of course, as he wrote the lyrics.

  • @irkhalu5514
    @irkhalu5514 5 лет назад +6

    Love this review. Unsure if it has been mentioned elsewhere, but the sustained note by Mark during the climax is a vocal technique known in the barbershop world as a "post". It is a hyper-sustained note that is part of the core triad to every chord passed through during the duration, thus creating a "fence post" appearance in the sheet music.
    One of the best post vocalists in the barbershop world is named Tim Waurick. He has a single track with posts of 45sec and 1:39. The recording is with his quartet Vocal Spectrum doing the song "Cruella DeVille". Highly recommended.

  • @robynhayward
    @robynhayward 5 лет назад +13

    I literally gasped when I saw the title cuz I was so excited! One of my fav Christmas songs

  • @Shiva182Katarina
    @Shiva182Katarina 5 лет назад +199

    I can't listen to this song without hearing hte Pentatonix cover, which is the one I heard first :) Nice to see a reaction for Pentatonix version as well :)
    I need more Dimash reactions :D

    • @writingrunner2
      @writingrunner2 5 лет назад +6

      RT on the Dimash request.

    • @Paulfighteronline
      @Paulfighteronline 5 лет назад +8

      RT on the PTX request 😁

    • @MrNeal1992
      @MrNeal1992 5 лет назад +2

      more dimash

    • @STL_Miah
      @STL_Miah 5 лет назад +19

      I am just the opposite. I can't listen to any version of the song without hear Mark Lowry sing this song with the Gaither Vocal Band. Of course it doesn't hurt that he wrote this song. LOL

    • @Shiva182Katarina
      @Shiva182Katarina 5 лет назад +1

      I guess I would also feel like that if I heard the original first, but in this case I didn't :)

  • @gregstickler3798
    @gregstickler3798 5 лет назад

    That’s why barbershop is such a skill their control blend breath soft and loud so pleasant to the ear

  • @georgecrosby113
    @georgecrosby113 3 года назад +2

    Recently heard Mark talking about how "Mary Did You Know?" came about. He said his Pastor had asked him to produce the church's Christmas pageant. He said he sat down with a pad and wrote down the questions he would want to ask Mary if they sat down over a cup of coffee. From that list he wrote a "poem". He gave it to Buddy Greene to see what he thought of it. Several days later, Buddy sang his "poem" to him. As they say, the rest is history.

  • @thelittlestwayne
    @thelittlestwayne 5 лет назад +118

    Yes!!! I absolutely love your videos, but I especially love when you review Voctave!
    I would still love for you to review Voctave’s “Someone Like You” ft Jody McBrayer. (It’s not Adele, I swear.)
    Keep the reaction videos coming, you’re my favorite person on RUclips right now! 😁❤️

    • @ninjabreadboy23
      @ninjabreadboy23 5 лет назад +3

      MrMoose07 IKR

    • @120DEA
      @120DEA 5 лет назад +5

      Yes! I've requested this one before, too. Tara, we would love to hear your reaction to Jody,

    • @jmacmall
      @jmacmall 5 лет назад +5

      Yes. Yes. Yes! My personal favorite of theirs. It'd be great to see what she thinks about it

    • @michelleoffermann1308
      @michelleoffermann1308 5 лет назад +5

      MrMoose07 me too!!!

    • @Tarasimonstudios
      @Tarasimonstudios  5 лет назад +7

      awe thank YOU!!!!

  • @robrobertson4619
    @robrobertson4619 3 года назад +3

    Since he is the writer of this song, I believe he does in fact put something “extra” into his performance of it. Great reaction, please keep them coming 😉👍

  • @torreycat7716
    @torreycat7716 5 лет назад +1

    He wrote it. He has sung with David Phelps, with the Gaitherr Vocal Band, for many years. They are all extra phenomenal.

  • @johngrimes93
    @johngrimes93 5 лет назад +2

    OMG i can’t get over voctave, I sing in a choir myself and I appreciate them so much I could listen to them sing “ooohhh”’s exclusively until the end of time

  • @pilotswife06
    @pilotswife06 3 года назад +3

    I LOVE what you said about the difficulty level of singing quietly and controlled. It IS hard! You are awesome. Subscribed!

  • @mariethompson2096
    @mariethompson2096 2 года назад +1

    That something different you are feeling is God. Bless you Tara.

  • @HotCooking
    @HotCooking 4 года назад

    Mark Lowry is a great composer and southern gospel artist. He has been in the industry for 20+ years working with some greats such as bass singer JD Sumner, of the Majestic 5 who sang back up for Elvis and many others along with Bill Gaither, southern gospel composer.

  • @KylinNicole11
    @KylinNicole11 5 лет назад +18

    Voctave Movie Medley!!!!
    Also, more Jessie J. Especially My Heart Will Go On

  • @valdor15
    @valdor15 5 лет назад +39

    I wait every day for your videos to come out. You're so wonderful and honest and real with your reviews! There's just nobody like you. I watch other vocal coaches all over RUclips but none of them compare! You take the time to explain everything so everyone, no matter what level they're on, can understand it. Each video is basically a series of mini vocal lessons! Thank you for taking the time and caring so much about educating your viewers! It's the perfect combination of real reactions and vocal tips and tricks of a true professional. I subscribed months ago and still watch every video! Keep it up!! P.S. the high soprano's name is Kate Lott

    • @Tarasimonstudios
      @Tarasimonstudios  5 лет назад +4

      I'm holding back grateful tears. Thank you so much! This the sweetest and most encouraging comment I've ever received. #blessedbyyou

    • @Martin_Gregory
      @Martin_Gregory 5 лет назад +1

      Well put - exactly what I think/feel too!

    • @karmakomodia
      @karmakomodia 5 лет назад +1

      I agree Valdor15. Tara is so fabulous.. I was just about to leave yet another gratitude galore comment for her reviews. She stands alone on RUclips..

    • @valdor15
      @valdor15 5 лет назад +1

      @@Tarasimonstudios my pleasure! Thanks for responding!! You made my day!

  • @someonespecial2258
    @someonespecial2258 5 лет назад +2

    You are so pretty, you have great style, your makeup is so good, you sing, you do youtube, you teach, you provide tips, you can influence things, you get to know celebrities, you know so much about music. You're just amazing. You're everything I want to be when I grow up.

  • @BloodSweatandGears
    @BloodSweatandGears 5 лет назад

    People forget that Mark Lowery was a Christian Comedian, but also sang with the Gathers. This is his song he wrote, good old Buddy Green wrote the music for him. He was encouraged by Micheal Card, I believe all 3 went to the same church. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Western NY (Bath, NY) at a Family Life Network concert nearly 20 years ago when I worked there. Spent time with Buddy Green over dinner, at a dinner concert, he is totally down to earth.

  • @rebeccalitchfield6698
    @rebeccalitchfield6698 5 лет назад +3

    Mark lowery wrote this song. Love hearing David Phelps and Guy Penrod back him up

  • @cjdonald1983
    @cjdonald1983 5 лет назад +4

    Dimash! Sinful Passion! Thank you Tara!

  • @debshipman4697
    @debshipman4697 4 года назад +3

    Staying in the chord and knowing when it's your turn to stand out is part of the deal.

  • @gibniemalsauf5680
    @gibniemalsauf5680 4 года назад +2

    Mark sang not only the song, he meant the song! Cause he understood and owned it from the beginning with his whole heart.

  • @hellowow3282
    @hellowow3282 5 лет назад +4

    He also is sitting for more than one reason. He struggles with MS. He says he thinks God it hasn’t affected his voice at his age because he loves us and about, god. As everyone shared...he wrote this. So many have sung it.....he wrote it

  • @Stevesrssrssrs
    @Stevesrssrssrs 5 лет назад +4

    He's got talent on loan from God! You should see his version of this, it must be 20 or 30 years ago, where it was just him a piano and 2 guys who were just there for a few harmonies!! It's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen, and the first time I was able to say Pentatonix didn't make the song better than the original!! But this was great as well. He has MS, which is why he's seated!! 17 seconds!!

    • @Callmesterf
      @Callmesterf 4 года назад +1

      It was actually around 12-13 years ago. The back up singers were named David Phelps and Guy Penrod. Look up David Phelps' O Holy Night

    • @popfeske3612
      @popfeske3612 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/bXmfkFoX-PE/видео.html

  • @ericaw4063
    @ericaw4063 5 лет назад +1

    I just felt emotional from the start. Music is beautiful and this song is full of life and power.

  • @sambooker6534
    @sambooker6534 5 лет назад +1

    Chills all over, I just love to hear him sing and with their harmonies in the back it's terrific

  • @Void-ng8jz
    @Void-ng8jz 5 лет назад +23

    React to 'Voctave - How Far I'll Go'!

  • @ryanmartin4053
    @ryanmartin4053 5 лет назад +8

    Voctave - “The Impossible Dream”

  • @chaplainmattsanders4884
    @chaplainmattsanders4884 3 года назад

    Mark Lowry does an amazing job telling the story.

  • @starwarsanakin1977
    @starwarsanakin1977 5 лет назад

    Pentatonix Mary did you know always gives me goose bumps and also look into Hallelujah by Pentatonix both beautiful.

  • @bethanmjones5925
    @bethanmjones5925 5 лет назад +9

    I love your reactions to voctave!!! You should listen to their version of how far ill go from moana. absolutely beautiful

  • @LilMissBabyStar88
    @LilMissBabyStar88 5 лет назад +3

    BarberShop Harmony Society have some recent live videos of Voctave. I’d love to see your critique of them live as well as their studio work

  • @pizzaman6320
    @pizzaman6320 5 лет назад +1

    Mark Lowry's technical talent is his best kept secret even among his fans.

  • @tonyBe9051
    @tonyBe9051 2 года назад +1

    All is Well by Voctave, is another great example of the lady singing high but quiet

  • @amandahunter6502
    @amandahunter6502 5 лет назад +44

    Hello! Im wondering if you could react to Avi Kaplans cover on “Hey Ya” or any of his songs since he’s gone solo! I get the feeling that you’ve heard different song from Pentatonix and it would be fun to hear your thoughts on Avi’s style now vs then.
    He is more of a folk musician now and I really wanna hear your opinion on that sort of music as well! Greetings from Finland.

  • @lilyloves6735
    @lilyloves6735 5 лет назад +4

    I have been WAITING FOR THIS ONE! Immediate thumbs up, haven’t even seen it.
    EDIT: Ugh after having seen it Tara you KWEEN, and I didn’t even know it was possible, but I love the song even MORE because I understand why I love it so much better! So glad it blew your socks off too, your reactions are 😍😍😍 and I’m so glad we can all start up the Kate Lott slayin’ soprano fan-club.

  • @samuellang9584
    @samuellang9584 4 года назад

    Mark Lowery is a popular Christian comedian who wasnt known too much as a singer until Bill Gaither tapped him to be his baritone. As a member of the Gaither Vocal Band member, he came under the influence of Michael English, who helped him understand dynamics to a greater degree, he also was a fellow singer to David Phelps in the GVB. During that period he became quite an accomplished singer, as well as writing Mary Did You Know.

  • @evangregory14
    @evangregory14 5 лет назад +1

    I'm so happy I found this channel. I love watching your reactions because you're a professional vocal coach. The amount of control needed for that end note by Kate, like you said, was incredible. Its nice to watch someone who also understands WHY what they're hearing is amazing, and appreciates it.

  • @calebebner2101
    @calebebner2101 5 лет назад +4

    You should react to Jordan Smith on "The Voice"

  • @oliverman274
    @oliverman274 5 лет назад +6

    So happy that you reviewed this video! While you're on Voctave, please watch Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame. It is my absolute favorite of theirs.

  • @karmakomodia
    @karmakomodia 5 лет назад +2

    YES!!!!! Oh, Thank you so much for doing this review. Voctave is always stellar and Kate's high notes are pristine, liquid silver. The tone is so clean, clear and her volume is so respectful of the message of the piece.
    Mark's delivery is brilliant. He doesn't just sing this song, he literally paints a picture of the gospel story with such elegant emotional reverence. His voice is so warm.. Kill me with that million year long note he holds.. Omgahhhhhd. . yeah.. I am blown away by this arrangement. Tis perfection.. Sincerely grateful for your excellent review. Thank you so much.

  • @fagnersousa5906
    @fagnersousa5906 5 лет назад +1

    Mark Lowry is a great singer and a comedian. He used to sing with David Phelps in the Gaither Vocal Band. They sang together from 1997 to 2001, and then again from 2009 to 2013. You really should react to their performances. One of the GREATEST vocal groups ever.