Recky react to: PTX - Little drummer boy
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Bought CD 'The Lucky Ones' from Amazon.
Jewish person here, but this is a Christmas song. It's on the theme of gifts being given to the infant Jesus, the most famous of which are the Gifts of the Magi, but this is meant to make a contrast between the opulent gifts of those wise men and the fact that the humble drummer boy had no gift but his music, and yet it was acceptable. We used to sing this in Girl Scouts when we went caroling for charity in the days leading up to Christmas. Yes, definitely a U.S. location, probably outside of Los Angeles, where PTX have been based since their early days as a group. There are arid hills and mountains like this a short distance from the city.
I don't know if you're a fan of The Beach Boys but their song " God Only Knows " is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Simply written but so touching. PTX has it as a Christmas song. Paul McCartney and others have said it was the greatest songs ever written.
God only knows is on my mind one of the best songs ever made. And you are saying that PTX did a cover of this song??
@@Reckyj Yes
@@deniseriley6622 ohhhhhhhhh now that’s something else!
Yes, Little Drummer Boy is VERY MUCH a Christmas song, as it tells the story of a young boy who has no gift to give the Baby Jesus except playing his drum for him. Hallelujah is very much NOT a Christmas song (it's not religious in any way). The video is shot at Griffith Park on a mountain overlooking downtown Los Angeles in the background. Kevin does NOT sing bass, he is a high tenor. If you are hearing two bass lines, it's Avi and Scott. All of Pentatonix's albums are available as CDs and as downloads thru many services and online retailers.
Avi Kaplan. The greatest basso profundo/tenor.
This was the song that made my hubby a fan. Then he showed me and made ME a fan. They really are fantastic, aren't they?
A Christmas one that they do which doesn't seem to get reacted much to is Carol of the Bells. I watch a lot of reactors for PTX, and I think I've seen maybe three of four max react to that one. And its amazing. I'm always shocked at how low long Mitch can sing without taking a breath. Anyway, if it's not on your list, could you add it, please?
But I'll be watching all your PTX stuff, so there's no rush. 😊
Cool the Bells is the song that proves Mitch truly doesn’t need to breath. Love it so UHC & it always surprises me to see how good they were way back in the beginning ✌️💚
This is the song that made me a Pentaholic; it has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs and when I heard their version I was completely blown away. Fantastic reaction - thank you!
Happy you enjoyed what I do!
This was my first introduction to Pentatonix, quite a while ago. I'm still in awe every time I hear it.
@@cheekrrettlurks8441 so this song was the first song you heard with PTX?
@@Reckyj It was! I can't remember what year I heard it but I'm sure it was not long after it came out. Great reaction, as always. Since I can't watch their videos again for the first time, I always enjoy seeing someone else experience the magic.
@@cheekrrettlurks8441 glad you found me!
PTX have time and again taken a titled old song which I’ve heard countless times and didn’t think too much of and turned it into something that makes me sit up and take notice. I truly never have viewed this one the same way since I saw their version. I’ll confess that John Lenin’s “Imagine” has taken on a new meaning (to me, at least) since they turned their attention to it. Maybe it’s just me.
I agree of course. it’s how they do it.
This was the first song I heard from Pentatonix. And it is unquestionably a Christmas song. (A couple of the verses left out of this version make it even more clear, but the allusion is to the three kings with their offerings, and a child who can only offer a gift of music.) The Epiphany may be January 6th, but it's still Christmas.
And as to your question about buying albums, I have purchased every Pentatonix album through Apple Music /iTunes. It is possible to buy physical CDs, but not everyone has a CD player anymore (my laptop lacks one, although my desktop has one). One of the Pentatonix albums had a special edition (sold only at Target) which had a bonus track; that was only sold as a CD.
Nice reaction. Thanks. They did an amazing job with the song and video. Interestingly, Scott and Kevin said in an interview that the band was initially not happy with it after they did it and shelved it for about a month. Later, they revisited the song and the band decided to release it. After the response, they were happy that they did release it.
You often talk about wanting to know how they choreograph their music. I recommend their short documentary called “recording Evergreen”. That’s the albums recently nominated for a Grammy.
To me, this is 100% a Christmas song. It was also the first song I ever heard by Pentatonix, and I was amazed how they took a simple, somewhat repetitive and easily recognized seasonal mainstay, and without changing it in any major way, made it so interesting to listen to... with just their voices. And Kevin's brilliance, of course. I have been a fan ever since. Thanks for reacting to this one. It's like revisiting a first love.
I’m glad to react to it. It was a fantastic way to do a famous song. And they did it their way, and I was as always blown away.
This is my favorite Christmas song from my childhood. PTX knocks it out of the park once again. Thanks for reacting.
Glad you enjoyed. Kinda strange that I don’t see it as a Christmas song. Maybe coz I’m Swedish.. 😉
Video was shot in the hills of Los Angeles.
Ahh I guessed right then. I really wanna visit LA. Been to NY and loved every second of it.
This was the first song I ever heard from PTX years ago and I have love, love, loved them ever since! I have watched every video they have made over and over so many times! Love them so much❤️🥰❤️‼️. Also I love your reactions❤️❤️❤️
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Yes CD's available through Amazon
Love this song. The bass sound you hear right after Avi sings high is Avi, he can drop those octaves in a split second Kevin is a tenor.
There version of O Come All Ye Faithful is very very good.
It’s on my to do list!
I know July is almost over but if you are doing Christmas in July I highly recommend silent night and God rest ye gentlemen I think those are 2 of my favorites of their if you have not yet reacted
I really wanna do some more Christmas songs. Maybe I’ll do that maybe I’ll wait when it’s not hotter than He**
As others have said, Kevin is not a bass, and all the bass in this song belongs to Avi. I would point out that, after each of the duets he does with Scott, he immediately and seamlessly drops 2 octaves from what's basically a tenor part to his usual bass. Additionally, "Hallelujah" is not a Christmas song, and I've never understood why PTX put it on their Christmas album. There's plenty of writing out there about Leonard Cohen, the song's composer, and how he was an atheist and only used a few biblical references to make certain points or paint certain pictures in listeners' minds.
I think the part he is talking about is Kevin's throat bass. He does it at 6:50-7:03 and then again around 7:25 and it is definitely not Avi cause Avi is singing. I think. I could be wrong.Don't get me wrong I hate when Kevin gets credit for Avi's parts but I do believe he is talking about Kevin's throat bass. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Hey Charlotte, the story I've heard about Hallelujah being on the Christmas album is that Pentatonix had intended to record one of the Christmas versions of the song. Over 80 different additional verses have been written and published to Hallelujah since Cohen's original song. Some of these verses were written by Cohen himself, while many others have been written by other songwriters. Some verses include actual gospel lyrics and some include Christmas lyrics. When Pentatonix contacted the publishers about recording the song, they were told that Cohen was only allowing versions to be recorded at that point that used his original lyrics. They wanted the song so badly that they agreed to record it that way, but still put it on A Pentatonix Christmas as originally planned. Because of their habit of putting one or two non-seasonal songs on each Christmas album, it worked in their favor.
@@larrywt656 Thanks, Larry! You have deeper knowledge than I, that's for sure!
Kevin beat boxes in bass but sings tenor.
ruclips.net/video/bC9TicW0iiY/видео.html
Avi should have a mic there but, because he doesn't, you can hear that it's Kevin Vocalists can increase volume. Bass and beatboxers, not so much.
I have every CD they have released - I also had to buy their 'Home' EP via Amazon music as it was not available on CD. And also via Amazon I have songs that don't appear yet on albums.
We're happy to join your journey with you! Great reaction as usual.. if you're still in christmas mood, you could try "Deck the halls" or "Rocking around the christmas tree". And I'm listening to their songs via amazon music 😀
Amazon Music. New to me. Nice to know how people listen to their favorite songs. Glad you enjoyed
@@Reckyj Give their First Noel a listen. It is absolutely gorgeous ❣️. Enjoying your PTX journey immensely ❣️
It’s a Christmas song about bringing gifts to the newborn King, the Christ Child. The drummer boy had nothing to give monetarily so he played his drum for him.
Great Reaction As Usual!!!! And this past weekend My Fiancee & I were at Barnes & Noble and He bought Me 2 of PTX's CD's so I can Listen to Them in My Truck instead of having to find their songs on RUclips!!!!
That's a good Fiancée 👍
@@deniseriley6622 Yes He Is!!!! I happened to see the CD's and when I picked them up and started telling him more about How Much I Love PTX & How Listening to them helped Me Through My Depression, He told Me that He Loved Seeing Me Get So Excited Over Them, that He Just Had to Buy them for Me!!!!
@@christiestewart2674 I suffer from anxiety and depression as well. PTX always brings a smile to my face. I can't get my boyfriend to listen to them. But it's his loss. I hope you get better every single day. I know your struggles and I have worked so hard to overcome them. God Bless You 🙏
@@christiestewart2674 Maybe you can convert him into a Pentaholic! I'm trying to convert my hubby, but he's just not crazy about music in general, much less any artist in particular. I can't figure out how I (a music lover in the deepest sense of the word!) ended up with someone so lukewarm over music! Crazy!!!
@@beverlykrebs4372 Oh My Fiancee & I are Both Music Lovers, we 1st Bonded over out Mutual Love of 80s Music!!!! We send each other Music Videos that Say What We Are Feeling, we Let The Music Talk for Us!!!! He Likes the PTX Music I've Sent to him!!!! Hopefully You Can Convert Your Husband!!!!
Love how Kevin got to sing and it wasn't at end of song like usual
This is truly a Christmas song. It’s about a little poor boy, with nothing, was “called” to come to the Nativity where Jesus was born. Originally performed by the von Trapp family singers which are the Austrian family portrayed in the Sound of Music. I don’t think they wrote it. I remember hearing a teacher wrote the song but I’m not sure. It also had a different name in the beginning but I can’t remember what it was or who changed it. I do remember the song being part of a tiny budget video about a Shepard boy who is called to Jesus. (Nope - can’t remember the name of the movie) In my defense I was extremely young but yeah,life can give you so many wonderful memories and it also chips away with them when you are stressed. 🥁✌️💚
I have bought and listen to ALL of their albums because I LIKE buying the CD! I like having the actual object in my hands, in my car. (I'm about to celebrate my 73rd birthday, so perhaps this gives you a clue. I like the tech that ruled from the late seventies through the first decade of the 21st century.) Pentatonix makes contemporary music accessible to me. Even if I don't know the song, I can hear the words, because PTX knows lyrics are important to appreciation of the total song, so they all make an effort to enunciate precisely. In any case, you can buy the CD's during the winter holiday season in many mainline department stores. Some of us prefer the sound. I keep hoping they will continue this habit.
Well, he is playing his drum for the newborn Jesus, so the Christmas connection is there. It is a beautiful song at any time of year.
That’s true. Lol
Hello. This definitely is a Christmas song for me and has always been a favorite for my brother and me. Thanks for the reaction.
Nice to know. Maybe since it’s not really played during Christmas in Sweden. That’s why I don’t see or feel like it is a “Christmas song”
That is Los Angels. The tall buildings you see are downtown L.A. New subscriber here. Greetings from Southern California. 👋🏼 Until I get current I will wait to recommend some songs. See you on the next one.
Hi Tammy! Thank you for the sub!
For me it’s a Christmas song. One of my favourites.
I get that. Maybe it’s just me being Swedish...
Love your reactions! So good! This is a Christmas winner! They just have so many great songs out there! There is a spoof that a group of guys put out with this video but really horrible vocals and percussion. It is so hilarious because it is the total opposite of what PTX does! Some might find it offensive, I guess, but I adore PTX and I love the spoof! It is not on RUclips anymore, it appears, but you can find other reactors watching it. Just in case you need a laugh!
Hahaha I’ll check it out!
There is no choir in the background it’s just them. The view is Los Angeles. Kevin has no bass he is a tenor.
Kevin is a tenor, but he can also sing some bass notes.
I disagree a true tenor doesn’t have that range he may touch some of the baritone range but not bass. So we will agree to disagree.
You should check out Ringmasters Notre dame medly. They are international barbershop quartet champions from Sweden.
I'll have to check that out too!! I like barbershop music!! Thanks!!
Ohhh I’ll check this out. Awesome suggestion!
I buy all their CD's.
Ahh long live the CD’s!
@@Reckyj I bought 2 of The Lucky Ones--one for home and one for my car! That's how much I love listening to them.
@@sandihannig9836 best.fan.ever
They be proud to have you as their fan.
@@Reckyj I have every ABBA CD too! :)
@@sandihannig9836 love ABBA. Not because I’m Swedish. They are just so good! Still going strong!
I think it's a Christmas song but that's okay. I listen to PTX Christmas music year round because, if I waited until Christmas, I wouldn't have time to hear it all.
I download albums. Purchase them on iTunes. Their songs are also available on most streaming platforms: Spotify, Pandora, RUclips music, etc. but I have not used those platforms.
They still produce physical CDs. Around here you can buy them at Walmart. I don't know the stores in Sweden. You can buy CDs online. The shipping costs might get a little much.
www.walmart.com/search/?query=pentatonix
We don’t have Walmart. But we have CD’s online. I’m sure they have their cd’s. But I’ll probably use Spotify for that.
@@Reckyj I'm glad you don't have Walmart but that's a whole different discussion. Thank you for your reactions. I am enjoying them.
@@mmg8823 guns and ammo is what I heard about Walmart.. glad you enjoy what I do. Gives me energy to carry on doing it. Thank you!
I bought my albums as Vinyls.
Ohh that’s awesome!
Christmas song but love it all year long!
I’ve been told that they song about bringing gifts to baby Jesus.. lol so we can all agree that is a Christmas song.. 👍🏻
I've bought all their albums via iTunes.
I bought cd The Lucky Ones but most everything I listen to is on Spotify.
I buy my PTX thru Apple Music, so I can always have it with me.
For PTX I buy their CDs when they're available in that form, though I own very few musicians on hard copy. For albums like At Home they only have digital versions. I end up getting both on Amazon, sadly. But I like to actually own my music rather than streaming.
The Little Drummer Boy is a Christmas song. It is literally about bringing gifts to baby Jesus in the manger.
Hallelujah isn't a Christmas song, it's just on a Christmas album like God Only Knows, Once Upon A December, My Favorite Things and a few others PTX likes to mix it up with. Hallelujah isn't even really religious. It uses imagery from the Bible, which confuses people, but it isn't about God or faith or any of that.
Hahaha you made me laugh.
“It’s litterally about brining gift to baby Jesus”
Come on Recky, wake up!
Recky, Please react to PTX doing a cover of Robyns Dancing on my own. It’s when Avi left the group so the video is just with Kevin, Kirsten, Mitch and Scott, and it’s so beautiful.
Swedish Robyn! I’ll do that. Thank you for the suggestion
It's a Christmas song!!! 100%
Christmas song or not, it is a wonderful treat for the ears. Amazon carries PTX's CD's & mp3.
Definitely a Christmas song because it involves the birth of Jesus...DUH MAN!!!!!!!!
Then it’s Christianity. 😃😆
@@Reckyj It’s kinda where gift giving at Christmas started from. The Wise men and the drummer boy brought the first gifts 🎁
I know many of these types of songs get roped in as “Christmas” songs but I think most of them aren’t. If you really pay attention to the lyrics they rarely have anything to do with celebrating Santa. 🤣
I’m an atheist but enjoy many hymns and related music. I obviously don’t relate from a religious point of view but do appreciate the music from a musical standpoint. Little Drummer Boy is also one of my personal favorites. PTX and David Bowie/Bing Crosby duet are my 2 favorite renditions of this song.
I buy all mine on iTunes.
Great reaction. For me it is a Christmas Song. Request their “Seasons Of Love” seen on US nationwide tv on our 4th of July celebration.
Yes absolutely Little Drummer Boy is a classic Christmas song. However, I personally do not think Hallelujah is a Christmas song at all. Has nothing to do with Christmas, nor it's meaning. Just because it has the word hallelujah in it which just means "a shout of praise" for anything, doesn't make it Christmas.
I have always hated this song. But they do it so I love it.
Buy CD/DVDs via Amazon (for me)., anyway.
Awesome! Long live CD’s!
Baby is Jesus. Mary is Jesus' mother. King is also Jesus. Bass is Avi and when needed Scott. This was made at Griffith Park in California. I noticed you replied that you don't see it as a Christmas song because you are Swedish. You might not be Catholic but the whole point of Jesus is that he died to save all of mankind. Not just Catholics or excluding any of mankind. That means every human regardless of religion or geography or gender or lifestyle.
Oh and I'm joining Patreon Friday so I can bug the shit out of you even more. 🤣😛
Ohh my. I guess I have to be honest and say. I’m looking forward for it! 😄😊
I wish you would just pause them instead of using that filter.
You haven’t seen the video before? And let me inform you about the copyright laws. It’s both songs AND video. This way.. I don’t have to worry about video.
Once again when they need power...Kirstin. Her voice is so bright is truly cuts through like a laser. They are so steadfast in their ability to be amazing and they have only gotten better and better through the years. Wall of beautiful sound. I have bought their cd's, even their brand new one. EP's is the way it's turning.
Loved the comparison, “laser”