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“I don’t know why I like it so much”. 😂 I think anyone that didn’t know the original felt the same way. Why do we like it so much? Because PTX knows how to create magic…and it always works! Great reaction as always!

The song references "Winnie the pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan" Greek myths, and other children's stories. In other words, come along to world of adventure, fantasy and play

Quirky really covers it! Mitch was asked what it was about and he said he had no idea, but it was fun to sing. Fun for us, too. The original is also strange and weird. Very creative.

@rfiliagaful

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I heard that interview and thought, if they can't even figure out what the song is about when they've learned the words and pondered on it, then there's no sense in me trying to figure it out. And yes, the more you listen to the song the catcher it is and the more you begin to like it - even the verses.

@brendacase1647

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a Gyps caravan song from a movie. I don’t get Christmas at all 4:31

Some of the references are to the "Jabberwocky" poem in Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through the Looking Glass." "Slithy tobes," "borogroves," "heffalumps," etc. The main theme seems to be to make every minute of our lives count. I love its bouncy fun. It cheers me up every time I hear it.

@marybrown6128

Жыл бұрын

This was a favorite poem of my brother’s when we were growing up, he had it memorized and would recite it on command when he was about 9 or 10. So these phrases were very familiar to me 😀

I love this song from them. My daughter says it sounds like what faerie folk would say to someone when trying to get them down to Underhill.

The original by Cosmo Sheldrake is much slower, has a long drum introduction, and is a single singer, so it's very different from this version. It's definitely not a Christmas carol, although I'd just have to call it a fantasy song. But this is one of my favorites - whether the song lyrics make sense or not, it's a blast to listen to them perform it!

I didn't know this was a cover, for a long time. It's sort of like a capella meets Dr Seuss, without the rhymes. Or maybe a song that like Tim Burton would write. But, with a happy and bouncy upbeat twist. It's actually one of my favorites. You might find, after the 2nd or 3rd time through... You will probably like it, more than you think you will. 😸

@katiejones9106

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I thought the same! Tim Burton meets a capella, fall in love and make a Dr Suess song baby.

@leslienoel6909

Жыл бұрын

It always makes me think of Dr Seuss lol

The first time I watched this video I was like "I have absolutely no idea what is going on here... but I LOVE it!" I think of it as the musical equivalent of the Mad Hatter's tea party.

Why can’t this just be a feel good happy song that’s superbly executed ?!?! I love the song and ALWAYS feel better after listening to it…that’s more than enuff for me!

It's kooky but fantastic, kirstin killed it again

As a bookworm, I loved the lyrics. There are random references to lots of books. Lewis Carroll of course, but also others. It's such a fun, bouncy, treasure-hunt of a song!

Great reaction..... This song was used in an Apple Commercial....... It was catchy and Pentotonix just ran with it........ Made it their own.......... Thanks for all your reactions.........

This song became popular when it was used as the background for an iPhone advert on TV. The lyrics are straight from fantasy stories and the vibe is unstoppable. Everybody loves it. We can't explain why.

Listen to a bit of the original. It is even more bizarre. This was written to go with the Alice and wonderland kind of theme, I think. Listen to it 4 more times and you’ll love it like the rest of us!

Checked it out and the guy that wrote it is an English guy. He calls his genre "Baroque pop". Some of the words are made up to give the song the feel of a fairy tale. The reference to the "birdsong" is that he bases his melodies on birdsongs. Hoped it helps.

“I don’t know why I like this so much” 🤣 same friend. Same. But it’s fire 🔥

I love this song so much. It puts you in a good mood, but at the same time, the lyrics are so cryptic that you keep thinking about them. It's from Cosmo Sheldrake. The song became known through a 2019 Apple TV commercial. It's not Christmas themed at all. More inspired by fantasy stories. For example, The "Heffalump" is an animal from Winnie pooh, and the "slithy toves and Borogoves" from a dark children's poem called "The Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll :)

This is one of their more overlooked pieces from the Early Matt era. I love it!

i think it wouldve been helpful for you to listen to the original first. it's VERY different than this, they definitely upgraded it a lot and made it way more pop and upbeat. that being said, it is a super fun song, you can never go wrong with a ptx reaction :)

This song always trips me out! At first I thought it was a song from Winnie the Pooh?? The only Heffalump I’ve ever heard of is in the world of Pooh! 😂 The chorus is so damn catchy it made me love the song! Thanks for your PTX reactions!

I always feel like I've entered a fairytale when I listen to this one. I love that PTX shows us that we don't have to be tied down to one type of musical genre. We can dip in and out of all of it and love it all. They make us more well rounded, musically. After they hit me with something unexpected, I hear myself saying over and over again, "OK. What's next?" Would. LOVE for you to react to "Shoshanna Bean with Scott Hoying - All To Me". Scott is more soulful than you've ever heard him. Please don't miss this one. I promise, you won't regret reacting to it. Thanks.

Welcome to the club of "I don't know what this is, but I really dig it." That seems to be the general consensus of a majority of people who listen to this one. I've got a background in classical music, so I was less tripped out by it than a lot of people (musically), but the lyrics were like putting Alice In Wonderland to music, so it was definitely still trippy for me, too. I loved your reaction (you popped up at random on my front page, btw)!

The more you listen to it, the more you will like it.

Quirky, absolutely! Don't know why I like it so much, yep. And when that chorus kicks in, I am dancing around like a loon. 🤣😂

I had to look it up because I couldn't remember and it was driving me nuts but it's not Doctor Seuss (close though), it's inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem Jabberwocky from Through the Looking-Glass: “’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe.” So very much related to Alice in Wonderland I believe! It's just such a fun quirky song that is very upbeat and bouncy and you just can't help but chair dance along to it - and friggan song of a Mitch! He gets up there high - another fun one that I have probably suggested before (my memory is crap) so sorry for a repeat potentially but 'Sing' is an original that is amazing and upbeat

Cosmo Sheldrake - "son of parapsychologist Rupert Sheldrake and voice teacher Jill Purce, and the brother of biologist Merlin Sheldrake", English composer. Started very young with incredible originality. Takes ques from the sounds of nature. Definitely worth going down the rabbit hole discovering him. The song took off in the US when it played as the soundtrack for a commercial for an 2018 Apple iphone. The minute I heard that song before PTX covered it, I posted over and over again that they needed to cover it. Thankfully, someone read my posts and they covered it in 2019. LOL

@akinpaws

Жыл бұрын

Vocabulary note: cues and queues are homophones. It was pretty creative of you to split the difference and write "ques" when you didn't know which word you wanted. The word you wanted was cues. Vocab-nerd, out.

Original was done by Cosmo Sheldrake. Some of the words are from the poem The Jabberwocky. It truly is a very weird song. Not a Christmas carol. I love both this and the original.

@xbubblehead

Жыл бұрын

I've always been drawn to the name Cosmo Sheldrake. It's quirky enough that it stuck in my mind.

I get the impression it is telling us that life is too short to live it in a humdrum way. The reference to mythical creatures and nonsense phrases is calling us to live more like a child with the wonder of dreams and play.

This is one of their biggest upgrades. The original is completely different. Almost not the same song. Many Pentaholics get Disney vibes, possibly Alice in Wonderland specifically.

I agree. It's weird, but a good weird! And the more times I listened to it, the more it grew on me. As for what genre it belongs to, I kept it REALLY simple. It's in the Pentatonix genre :D

Pentatonix version of Dr. Seuss meeting Tim Burton vibes.

They say they are choir nerds at heart and they love to sing this song bc its like when they were in choir.

Definitely weird, but the technicality and difficulty that PTX just smashed out of the park makes this one of my top 10 favorites by them! Never heard the original, and I probably would not like any other version but this. You can't help but vibe to it, even if the words make no sense!

Owhh it's been so long since the last time I listened to rhis. This is an orginal of an English artist named Cosmo Sheldrake. After watching this, I checked out Cosmo. His other works are yup, somewhat weird. The PTX upgrade is indeed upbeat. This is not a Christmas song btw. And yes, the song has been used in an iPhone commercial years ago. Thanks Sean

Can't tell if you've already done this one (don't see a PTX playlist on your channel) but White Winter Hymnal is a great one and with a twist that you'll really enjoy.

It's a weird and catchy song, think of it as a psychedelic 'Alice in the Wonderland' song. The lyrics were originally written sung by Cosmo Sheldrake, but Pentatonix as usual made and sung it much much better.

You should listen to the original...it's just as kooky. Actually Cosmo really liked PTX version/upgrade. I consider it just a fun, up-beat and kooky song and I really like it.

Your reaction cracks me up 😂 Maybe the genre could be called Christmas-core. I think of the Grinch that Stole Christmas when I hear this.

@NilZed1

Жыл бұрын

It definitely sounds Seussical.

I think the first time I saw this one I just said "I have no idea what's going on but I'm having a good time." I kind of think of this now as "well if the fae come disguised as PTX I guess I'll go with them willingly?"

I think it is a fantasy song like some of the Winnie The Pooh songs, such as Hephalumps and Woozles, but with a darker edge. I had heard that it was supposed to be part of a sequel to the Nightmare Before Christmas or something like that, but it never happened. It had references to Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky" and Winnie The Pooh and various phrases that reminded me of Alice, Looking Glass and Winnie The Pooh. I get the impression the song is the siren song of some dark master cheerfully luring children away from their regular life for some bad purpose. They do a similar treatment to My Favorite Things, which is usually a bubbly song, being from The Sound Of Music. But they did the dark elf version, which is really fun. When a song has become too predictable and boring, they make a key change and give it new life. Quite often, all they really need to do is to fix the arrangement, better chord sequences, better percussion design, cleaner vocal execution and removal of annoying indulgences, such as in Royals. I hated the syrupy original of Royals, but PTX's version has the syrup removed. But sometimes a good song has been done the same way too many times and just needs a change to be interesting. PTX's voice mix is exceptionally good at strange fantasy songs. Oddly enough, an excellent example is their rendition of "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy" from the Nutcracker Suite, which won them a grammy.

I’ve always thought of this as a nonsense song. It doesn’t make sense, and it’s not supposed to. I love it! It’s so much fun!

This is definitely not a Christmas carol nor Christmas song. Maybe you need to watch the original video by the original artist. You will be scratching your head even more. LOL. I love this Pentatonix video and I love their rendition of the song. Most fans love "Come Along". I see that others have explained the song already so I won't repeat. The words of the song are pretty cool. Read them and listen to them. Who wouldn't want to run away from the hum-drum and go to a place safe from greed, anger and boredom...?

I feel like the song belongs grouped in with the "Nightmare before Christmas" type of vibe.

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

Very much so haha

Love this version!!! Love your look of confusion during the song. It gets stuck in my head often. I often think of Dr. Suess when I hear this. Not sure why, I guess it is just the bright colors, silly lyrics and bouncy vibe. You really need to check their cover of The Greatest Show!!! 😍😍😍😍WARNING......You will get Mitch-slapped!!😍😍😍😍

@juliewade1393

Жыл бұрын

Loved it! But yea weird as hell😂

Come Along just seems like a song you would find in an animated Day of The Dead movie! Think this song as background of the movie Coco

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I can see that

Yep, definitely weird and wonderful. I liked the bewildered look you had through most of it, all the while boppin’ along like the rest of us. It looks others have explained the nonsense, so I’ll just say thanks for listening to one of my favorite PTX songs. Peace …

This is one of my favorits of Ptx covers. So fun and upbeat.

I had somewhat reaction as this song began. The visuals is the thing, the simple set with cool lighting, and can talk about Kirsten’s traffic stopping outfit? They just sit there, and make it look like they’re having sooo much fun. I know it’s not live, but I can see them riffing around on the plane between gigs and cutting up the whole time.

I don't know what the hay they are singing about, all I know is that I love them singing it. There is not any other song that I listen to where I don't know what type of song it is, I don't understand what the song is about, and I think the song is weird but in spite of all that I love the song and add it to my playlist anyway. I think that speaks to the expertise of Pentatonix that you will like a song and not even know anything about the song itself. Sometimes it's best not to put everything in a box and just enjoy it for what it is, good music.

First time I listened I was like #what? and not it's on my Short List Faves ⚡🔥🙌🏻🔥

Just a great feel good song..one of my faves!!

This gives my dr. Seuss vibes with the weird world he created and the odd storylines and words! But this is still so fun! And they are so talented!! Love your reactions! ❤

Definetely in my Top 5 ranking of PTX songs.

Look. Look. Listen. Lissttenn! Love that reaction.

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

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It's a fun song that makes me feel better after hearing...

Great reaction! I felt the same when I first heard it, but it does grow on you, especially when you stop trying to figure out what the heck it all means! 😂 It’s fun and catchy and it’s PTX so it’s fantastic!

The original was used in some Apple product commercial back in the day... but I'm pretty sure it was written for a never-completed sequel to A Nightmare Before Christmas. It's definitely a weird one, always makes me think of Where The Wild Things Are.

definitely prefer this version rather than the original by Cosmo Sheldrake great reaction by the way once again Sean.

you can really see Kirstin embracing her inner disney character in this music video lol

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

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It really didn't matter much to me what it was about. It is just a really fun song...great reaction.

(in your fine words):Listen" in a shout, It was good, you were vibing to it. It's a strange one but it bopped! Fantasy like Alice in Wonderland. LOL Good reaction, thanks!

I'm laughing. I LOVE the part where you say, "I don't know why I like it so much." I thought exactly the same thing. Not at the same moment you did, but during this song, the first time I heard it. Here's my answer... "How can you NOT???" Such a catchy vibe, absolutely stunning harmonies and textures... Amazing, as usual! My head was bobbing, my feet were tapping... I was FORCED by the magical spell they cast to just get into it.... head to toe. So fun! Great rection!!! I subscribed just based on your obvious enjoyment!!!!

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

Haha exactly. There’s just something about it! Thank you for your support 🙏

One of my faves!

I'm with ya, Love it, no idea why LOL!!!!! Great harmonies, fantastic voices, pretty sure it was from an artist in England a while back.

I think it has to do with books, ie Alice in wonderland and Winnie the pooh. Stories will always be there even when the sun goes down. Stories can take away the boredom anger, sadness, ect.

Some of the words come from the Jabberwocky poem from Alice in Wonderland

The original was composed and recorded by British musician Cosmo Sheldrake. Apple picked it up in their commercial for their iPhone XR. All the colors they're wearing are a nod to the commercial. It totally grows on you. I think Pentatonix improved it with the tempo and harmonies. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5qdo9RtaK7fgrA.html

Absolutely loved your reaction to this!!

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

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This is a whimsical song with references to the poem Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. Recommend their cover of Shallow.

Hehehe. I heard the original. Is kind of an English carol old folk song type. Trust me... Is an upgrade Thank you!

I love that you said some kind of weird Christmas song lol 😂 you can’t deny It makes you feel some kind of way 🙃🤪😵‍💫music is life 🎶 Hey Sean 🙋🏻‍♀️ can you do some dirty loops - ( breakdown or work shit out ) both cause there so amazing 🤩 I enjoy you Sean thanks for making smile 😊🎶

Does it matter the genre? Just say you love it, and move on and listen to it again. LOL I love it and it's so upbeat almost sounds like something you would hear in an animated movie like for instance The Grinch, even though it isn't a Christmas song. It's just FUN!

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes it matters in terms of answering my curiosity! The more you know, the better you can understand something and maybe dive further in the rabbit hole 🤘🔥 this is oddly addicting tho haha

I loved it❤

The lyrics are very literary. Quotes from Alice in Wonderland. Slithy toves and Borogoves are from the Jaberwocky.

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh ok that helps this make sense haha

I forgot to add the poem The Jabberwocky is considered a nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll. You should read the poem.

If you want an original try Anchor. It’s one of my favorites. I don’t know why they never made an official music video for it.

So it's a very strange song - but fun! I think the oddness of it allowed them to just concentrate on the music they were making. ETA: I have this on my upbeat playlists.

Weird but so freaking catchy!! I loved it!! 😂❤

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

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This song was in the movie Nightmare before Christmas

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like it would be haha

please react to the original...i would love to see that haha

Love this one it's quirky that's why it's so good ✌

I think when reactors do this one they should check out the original first to see what pentatonix was working with 😂

Think Alice in Wonderland meets Winnie the Pooh meets Walt Disney and Tim Burton. Not sure how you got Xmas out of that. 😉

I'm with you on your opinions of the verses. If you watch the original you'll see that this is a vast improvement over the original. I suppose if I had partaken of something gummy I might have gotten into the original more. Their arrangement is so good and gets me moving every time.

If Dr Seuss wrote music.

@SeanStaxxMusic

11 ай бұрын

lol fr

First time I saw this I turned it off halfway thru then I got addicted to it lol

The original song had a darker, more malevolent feel to it. PTX kicked up the tempo and gave more of a funhouse vibe

A haunted Christmas song? Bah, humbug! 😄

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

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So many people don't get the real message of this song.

@df5199

Жыл бұрын

And that message is???

@xbubblehead

Жыл бұрын

@@df5199 Beats me! I'm one of the many!

Hey Sean. You like PTX and so do soooo many people. I think you would truly enjoy their cover of “The Sound of Silence”. In my opinion, it’s better than the original.

It's ferries, singing

Think Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky!

Weird song that I can not get tired of listening to. Thanks. Lol.

It’s a weird little song for sure, but it grows on you. I like that PTX upgraded it big time. The original is even stranger. It’s by Cosmo Sheldrake. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lH2tzpubc9Och5c.html

It sounds like the music from the baroque era of music, just modernized. A lot of Christmas carols are from the renaissance era; baroque developed richer harmonies and strayed away from the heavy religious nature of the renaissance. It sounds very whimsical and festival-like. My take, and I'm not an expert.

Alice in Wonderland whimsy. Does that need explaining? It just is what it is. Yeah, the point is that it's still great the way they did it and sounded like a lot of people when there's only five.

@SeanStaxxMusic

Жыл бұрын

Everything needs explaining if you seek to understand it better 💯

You want an original? Try Coffee in Bed, Be My Eyes, Sing!

If you think this is weird, listen to the original. I say "weird" in a good way though, I had to listen to it twice, before I liked it, but I do like it. The first time through, I was enamored by the process of the making of the song.

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