THAT PART never fails to get people, myself included. So glad this one touched you and showed the absolute beauty that it is.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

So powerful!

@jonathanwetherell3609

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGlatzhofer That's what music can do. Enjoy!

@Bonofox1

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGlatzhofer I've seen this 100+times..... girl you made me cry along with you 🥺

@hegoso

Жыл бұрын

If you allow me to add... Absolute beauty in that part and also showed the beauty of a lovely human being, not shy to share emotions and a message with the world. Lot of respect, Jen!!! Loved this one!!!

@johnhurtme

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGlatzhofer you absolutely saw the meaning behind their overlaping individuality being a beautiful "mess" then the unison on showing that we are essentially one, one race, the HUMAN race.

Not sure if it's been said yet in the comments but the sign they pass between each member is showing what not only connects them but what each of them are individually. Mitch starts with LGBTQ+ then passes that to Scott who also is in the LGBTQ+ community, then flips it to man and passes it to Avi who flips his sign to Jewish and flips again to American, then passes that to Kevin, who flips it to black then to Christian and passes it to Kirsten who flips it to Latina then to Woman. I personally feel that this version of the song along with the signs is what this song was meant to be. I think John Lennon would have been proud of this version.

@MaryGama

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I think they did a perfect vision of what John was trying to tell us all those years ago.

@DennisKovacich

Жыл бұрын

And it’s my understanding that Scott taking the LGBTQ+ sign from Mitch was his first public coming out as a member of the community.

@trishmartinez-cox4070

Жыл бұрын

@@DennisKovacich I think he was out way before that....Scott and Mitch started their Superfruit KZread channel in 2013 which was devoted to the LGBTQ+ community. The song "Rise" on their channel was specifically done in response to the Pulse Nightclub shooting which targeted the LGBTQ+ community.

@DennisKovacich

Жыл бұрын

@@trishmartinez-cox4070, well, that’s what i read in the comments on other reactions to this video. That’s why I said, “It’s my understanding.” Thanks for the info.

Quite possibly Avi’s greatest contribution to PTX was encouraging and instructing Kevin in his singing!!! Their FIVE part harmonies (whether with Avi or Matt) are truly special!!! To me, this has always been a synopsis of what makes PTX great…individually they are very VERY talented, but as a group they are STUNNING!!!

Music is meant to touch the soul. There is no need to apologize for the tears. All of us pentaholics have shed a tear or two while listening to their music. Great reaction.😀

@bfly5990

Жыл бұрын

Agree

The moment people find out Kevin has the highest voice is always wonderful to see

It was Avi that worked with Kevin on his singing. It gave Kevin the confidence to sing. Even though Avi left the group, Kevin and Avi are still really good friends and Avi was there at Kevin’s wedding.

In my opinion - this is their best wall of sound ever.

"We are all the same - and yet so individual. And we should be celebrating that" Not sure if I've heard it put that succinctly before in a review of this performance. That brought a bit of a tear to my eye even though I've seen this song dozens of times.

Sometimes you just have to kick back and let it wash over you. Your job can be hard when you need to keep objective to react, but the message is so powerful. I bet more that a few of us tear up while watching this. Maybe that's a part of what it means to be human.

@hernameispekka_Rebecca

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I lovee that she decided to take that moment to listen and feel and then going back. Sometimes things just need to be listened to. Doesn't mean she cant go back and do her job, but feeling this one is the first priority, I think.

@Tampahop

Жыл бұрын

@@hernameispekka_Rebecca I would never be able to do the job myself as I spent half the video wiping tears.

@lorriredmon8212

Жыл бұрын

So beautifully said. ❤🧡💛💚💙🤎

@wendischambach6181

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm not sure it's the reacting that's tough. It's the analysis part that's hard in moments like these. Sometimes, the reaction is all that's needed and it becomes the analysis when all is said and done. Music is meant to be heard with the ears but felt with the heart. The head doesn't need to say much, when it's done right...and Pentatonix definitely pulls out all the stops here.

Imagine by Pentatonix may be one of the most important videos of this century. This group took a classic, timeless song of tolerance and peace and modernized it as only they can. They are a perfect example of what respect and love can be like. Five people with differences in race, religion, gender, and sexuality can do beautiful things when they work together. I cried when I saw and heard this the first time. I still usually tear up when they go into Wall of Sound mode.

Jennifer! WHAT a song to end Pentatonix week on! Wow! Clearly they got to you! Hmm, no tissues ... this will have to do! 🧻😁 Just an amazing week of great music and incredible Jennifer reactions and analyses! This was a lovely song with a great message and what amazing musical imagery as you pointed out. Doing their own individual things and then ending completely as one. Thank you Jennifer for a brilliant reaction and analysis today and for a great week! 😊

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I know, should have got the tissues hahah!

@rogerroger5171

Жыл бұрын

If you want to extend this to a fortnight or month of Pentatonix I will be here for that. Thanks Jennifer!!!!!

@bfly5990

Жыл бұрын

I have loved this week. Extension into Christmas music?!!!

There’s no shame in allowing music to dictate your emotions. It’s the ultimate compliment to the artist(s).

One week really isn’t enough for Pentatonix ❤

That Wall Of Sound... hits you out of nowhere... then the pause, allows you a breath to wipe away tears... thank you btw for reacting to this.

DAMMIT, Jen - I have seen this a bajillion times. I have Gotten Over Crying At It. And theeeeen, here we are, watching you get overwhelmed by it, and **I didn't have any tissue handy**. Thanks for the insights into the singing. Thanks for letting it hit your heart. Thanks for sharing all of it with all us Internet Randos.

@charon2302

Жыл бұрын

Same here! I started to cry when she did

@czajer

Жыл бұрын

@@charon2302 Me too! 🥹❤️

I swear, between VoicePlay, PTX, Home Free, Bass Gang... the amount of talent is just unfathomable.

Yeah, this hit me that way too when I first heard it. One second I was fine and then crying like crazy. It's hard to take 'Imagine,' message and all, and make it your own and recast it for a new generation, but they did that, for sure.

Such an important and beautiful one. I love how after they show their signs they musically tell us how beautiful things can be when you do your own thing TOGETHER with others. They are all singing their own thing but in harmony with each other. I love how they even musically show an example that being different makes the music better.

When this video came out, in early 2017, made the message hit even harder and had me sobbing every time.

The 'wall of sound' and the message on this one always gets to me too. Great reaction and assessment.

I’ve heard this song probably 30 or 40 times and that bridge gets me EVERY TIME.

11:08 Not me crying along to you 😭😭😭, this was a very lovely and genuine reaction.

you can see in your eyes when the message really hits you, as kirsten is finishing her phrase right before the 'breakdown' if you will; then as if the very music itself touches your hand, lifts it off the pause button and engulfs you in emotion... all of the musical insight you provided, and yet to me that was THE comment of the day. Not a word, but a reaction.

This song affects a lot of people in that emotional way (me included). It's not unusual for a reactor to end up blotting tears, so please don't feel bad about letting it happen - it just proves that you're a caring human. I've thoroughly enjoyed your Pentatonix week of analysis and reaction, and hope you might consider another one later in the year, since PTX rules Christmas music!

I have literally watched this video going on a few hundred times now, and it still gets to me. I don't blame you in the slightest for that reaction. They hit the sweet spot, they stuck the landing, and then they proceeded to melt our faces.

i swear this song makes me cry every time i listen to it

Although not my favorite song (a version of utopia that will never realized), PTX does a fantastic job on this both visually and harmonically. I am constantly amazed how groups like PTX and Home Free are able to "remake" a song into their own... not just "cover" them. This song really showcased Avi's abilities. Truly a great version of this iconic song. And, as I always am able to say, Jen has once more analyzed the snot out of it so that I will never hear it as I did before -> now knowing all of those little nuances that she pointed out. Thanks Jen for sharing your special talents! Love it!

@IroAppe

9 ай бұрын

I totally get you with the utopia. However what we can do, is trying to hold that up. As it shows, if the great majority is behind the idea, then there will still be violence, but less of it, and it will also be acted upon. Little violent groups don't have much of a chance in a majority that stands against them. A functioning democracy still has its enemies, but as long as the majority stays strong, it can still serve as a safe haven. Germany is still a relatively safe haven right now, although some forces now also begin to rise here, and majorities are getting shifted. The U.S. are obviously already way past that, although they also still hang onto that thread: it's not over yet.

I love how you almost clicked it off when they started that transition to the last verse and then you just couldn't. I've seen some reactors who did stop it in the middle of that and always wondered how they could bring themselves to do it. 🙂

No matter how many times I watch it, it gets me every time.😭💞💞🥰

Jen: I loved your reaction to the 'Wall of Sound' section... Wall stops Priceless!!!! Btw, this is not the only song they have a 'Wall of Sound' ... that's one reason that we Pentaholics have a term for it, and they always knock it out of the park when they do it!

Jenny thank you😢 true artists❤. Love how you praise them.

Absolutely loved your reaction !! Sending you lots of hugs from France.

This one hits most of us. Makes me cry every time. xxx

@totoro123

Жыл бұрын

Me too 🥲

@donttrudd2310

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It may be because we WANT so much for the world to accept us for who we really are. Even the tough alphas have tender moments. The weak among us often have all the internal or moral strength. We need all our qualities. We SHOULD celebrate and accept all as necessary.

Thank you, Jen 🧡 Glad we managed to pursuade you to do this one. So worth it. I knew your reaction would be emotional. I've watched it lost count how many times and it still gets me every time. 🥲

I share that same reaction every time I listen to Pentatonix Imagine.

I would absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to watch you watch their small film "The Recording Of Evergreen" & hear your breakdown of it... ❤️

@hernameispekka_Rebecca

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Especially now with their Grammy nomination for that album

I love that part where they break into their own parts. It's like they were proving a point that while each voice is stunning in its' own right and should be listened to and appreciated, it can and should very easily harmonize with the other voices around them to create a beautiful harmonious melody together. It is an important lesson. We are each important and should be heard but not to the exclusion of anyone else. We would find the world would be a more wonderful place to live in.

@qvmarlins3506

5 ай бұрын

Yes! And while appreciating everyone’s differences, if people cooperate and work together, like Pentatonix, sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. If they don’t work together their differences might create a cacophony of noise.

And the laser focus that happens when Kirsten drops the vibrato before the intense section..amazing..

Yea, reactions like these man… this is why I search PTX reactions everyday. I may only find one like this every 3 months or so, but MAN are they worth it

This may be my favorite cover of theirs. It's definitely my favorite version of this song, and it NEVER fails to bring me to tears. It is so beautiful, powerful, poignant, and absolutely flawless. I'm so glad you finally got the chance to see the video. Wonderful reaction and analysis!

The wall of sound NEVER fails to YANK on people's heart strings. I myself (very much a CIS male) have had tears in my eyes, whenever I got to that point in the song the first few times I watched the video. I've seen many reactors to this video get tears in their eyes or actually start crying because of the beauty of the voices performing that beautiful song.

Might be the best version of Imagine I have heard so far. I could listen to them everyday. And I usually do. LOL

great analysis, dont be worried about the tears thats what makes you a special human. i like the fact Pentatonix & Home Free can entertain and still deliver a message

Jenn: "...the dynamics within the phrases....a little slide, a little diminuendo and crescendo on some notes..." Um..... sure! All these technical details are WAY over my head but I'm glad Pentatonix knows what they're doing even if I don't :) Knowing that someone who actually KNOWS what she's talking about appreciates what they are doing merely cements my notion that they're on a whole new level of talent.

This one makes me tear up every single time. It's such a gorgeous arrangement, and the message really touches my soul. Glad to see that you felt the same way!

It's so lovely seeing you react to the truth of Humanity.. our individual yet unity as Human beings. Felt blessed .. and you talk music wonderfully...

I have seen this video dozens of times or more and I still tear up. I would have been disappointed if you hadn't. They are truly incredible. Thanks for the reaction!

I've probably watched it 50 times, and I cry every single time. I like to think that glorious wall of sound somehow amplifies their message so perfectly that it forces tears from the eyes of those with pure hearts. It was lovely to see your unfiltered reaction. Thank you for sharing.

I have probably seen this video 100 times and it's still brings a tear to my eye and I swell with emotion. Love your knowledgeable analysis of the vocals and your genuine emotional reaction to this song.

What a week! Thanks Jenn, this was an experience sharing these videos with you. Imagine never disappoints..

i can't even count how many times i've watched this video and it still gets me every time. Lovely reaction, I absolutely adore how you can pick out the tiniest things they're doing and make me appreciate the song even more! thank you so much!

The Wall of Sound Jenn & the Message, gets too me every time......Peace !!💯❤️🎙😎🤘

Love this rendition! Beautiful song. Yes, the talent this group has.

Yeah you got it. The cards tell how they are same/alike and then they give the same message vocally.

Perfect way to end the week (although I get to end it with them live in concert). This was fabulous. I really enjoyed this week with you. I hope you do this again with some of their Christmas music.

I think I finally have found out why I LOVE SCOTT SOOO MUCH!! I love all of them, it’s like with my kids, you can’t pick favorites, but there that special different bond you have with one of them that the other have with her father or something.. But Scott’s way of singing with his ENTIRE BODY, the painting he does with his arms, the body language, the way he looks like he’s in pain when giving it ALL in an emotional piece…. It speaks to me on such a deep level. I know everyone have their own “favorites” based on what they like… Never have I heard a reactor say it’s Scott… So here I am, saying it… It’s Scott. All the way for me.

I am so FREAKING HAPPY you watched this one! It is one of their most beautiful and dynamic covers. From the wall of sound to Kevin’s solo it is a true immersive experience. You should check out some of Kevin’s videos. He does some amazing live looping.

That is one of the most beautiful and honest reactions I have ever seen!

Such a beautiful reaction when it hit you.. Kirstin's voice does that to me quite often.. makes my eyes leak.. Mitch's too... I love these guys!

I BAWLED the first 5-10 times I watched this!!!! It’s just stunningly beautiful on every single level: the message, the quality of vocals, the arrangement, the mind-blowing talent… I just… wow!!! Also, while I love all of your analytical musical breakdowns, I also appreciate you sharing your humanity and emotions with us, too! 💕

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I love your reactions/analyses! We all hope you do "Pentatonix Christmas Week" sometime in December. Twice. :D

I tear up EVERY TIME hearing this one, just listening or watching and I can’t even count how many times I have done both. Thank you so much for your genuine emotions and knowledge. This week was fun!

You did great Jen. I loved your analysis! Wonderful.

Great way to end the week. I'm not an emotional person at all. But when you stopped yourself from pausing just before the wall of sound and that tear made its way down your left cheek, my eyes got a little watery 🥺

Loved your beautiful reaction to this beautiful song! Always gets me! You are a wonderful reactor and always have interesting thoughts! Thank you!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I cry every single time I hear this song - it grabs my heart! And that wall of sound is ....... stunning. Thanks for the reaction.

Definitely hitting in the feels!

We've all been there, brought to almost involuntary tears by their music. What a gift it is to bring forth such emotion. That is what makes Pentatonix standout.

I guarantee this will not be the last time this song affects you! It gets to me every time!! I recommend their original song Run To You. Wil take your breath away!

The part that really blows me away is how the last line is sung in absolute unison. Pitch, timing, elocution, everything. Absolute unity.

They are masters at the 'wall of sound'. Gets me every time.

I just listened/watched this again. This time I was more focused on YOU than them! You had me tearing up again!! Wonderful reaction!

They are all close friends, individually humble and egoless, as a group very kind and spiritual. During one interview early in the group's career, someone asked "Who in the group has the best voice, and four of them IMMEDIATLY pointed to Mitch -- he responded that he felt humbled, and wasn't sure he agreed. Wonderful people, and they can sing, too!!

I *really* wish there were a way they could do this live, *with* the cards. That first card that they pass around is so dependent on graphic manipulation in post production that it just can't be done. For now. One of these years e-ink technology will get to this level, and when it does I expect Pentatonix to jump on board faster than you can say "Imagine." I'm old enough to remember hearing the news reports on December 8, 1980. John Lennon, murdered. He was just 40 years old. We're just short of the 42nd anniversary of his death, and for those of us of a certain age the shock and grief are just as strong now as they were then. I wish John could have seen what Pentatonix did with his iconic song. It would have made him proud.

@Cameron5043

Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing on the radio he'd been shot. It was shattering! Then decades later I saw on TV the protests against gun violence after the Stoneman Douglass School shooting. In the New York protest, they caught up with Paul McCartney in the march, and asked why he joined the protest. He basically said, "My best friend died of gun violence right around the corner, you bet I'm protesting".... And I was destroyed in tears all over again. Pentatonix said something with this, and it's so important.

@margretrosenberg420

Жыл бұрын

@@Cameron5043 Yes, this is why I cry every time I watch this video - it brings back the memories, and the might-have-beens.

Pentatonix has such a wonderful wall of sound!

The tears were forming, then Kevin’s high note triggered a tear love it😂

It's such a simple video, but so powerful!!!

You are awesome - great reaction 👍

I've seen this well over 100 times and it still gets me! I love when groups use their platform to express such important messages. So many groups lose that humility and lose touch with their humanity. And that's where I tend to jump off. Once their egos take over, I lose interest. When the egos come before the music and the message, it might sound ok, but it loses its meaning. Great reaction! Tears are absolutely allowed!❤

I cry every time I watch this video…and I’ve watched it a thousand times… thanks for your reaction…it validates mine. 😢❤

Just finished watching another reactor viewing this cover and your reaction was recommended… I had to watch your reaction again. So poignant and meaningful and packs such a punch! I remember thinking - I’m not the only brought to tears over their beautiful and powerful performance!! Always love your reactions!! ❤🙌🏻❤️

You did it! My absolute favorite version of this amazing song. I LOVE your insights as always, but as important, I love your honest emotional response and connection with the important message of this song and arrangement. To me, this is still the apex of Pentatonix, who bring it for EVERY song, but this one is technically masterful as always, but they use their incredible talent and strategic choices to perfectly illustrate themes that we all need to recognize daily. It's just the best. So are you. Thank you for this week!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I've seen it many times now and it gets me every time 😢😢

This video has made me SOB. It’s so beautiful and powerful. That wall of sound grabs ahold of your soul.

Thank you for just being you. Watching your reactions is both fun AND information packed. And I fully understand why sometimes you just give up and laugh.

This song never doesn't me bring tears. Your reaction was genuine because you felt it the same way most of us did!

I wish I could hit the 'like' button a lot more than once!! Thank you for such a heartfelt and emotional reaction! It was real..and that's alway appreciated!

Your reaction was amazing!! To watch the reaction as the sound washed over you. Such a genuine reaction. Just beautiful! 💕💕

Such a beautiful song and what a great reaction! This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. To see a world of kindness and love would be so wonderful.

They have so very many truly outstanding performances, yet somehow this one keeps coming back to me as truly special. Perfect even and so heart-rending. Glad you showed emotion as this performance draws the emotions out of all of us.

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for another great reaction/analysis video. It was great to see how their voices affect your emotions as that's what music is all about. Pentatonix are one of the few groups who's voices really get to me, When it comes to Xmas music, I don't bother listening to anyone else as Pentatonix are my favourite part of Christmas, No-one else even comes close. The group Superfruit: (Mitch and Scott) will have you smiling, laughing as well as the odd tear. Their Defying Gravity from Wicked is crazy good, would love to see your musical theatre reaction. 🤗 Thanks again. Jay 🌍💚

What an amazing reaction... we know PTX always hit you in the emotional nards

Your reaction.....heart felt......is awesome and understood

John Lennon was a genius in message, music and delivery. If there's a place where God sends Angels for singing lessons it's Pentatonix. You can't get much better than that. 🕊️

Lennon's masterpiece reimagined and so well.

If you choose to do another 'week' sometime, you could do Avi's Change is on the Rise, Kevin's Down, Scott's Mars, and Kirsten's Break a Little, all of them have videos! This was everything I was hoping for, thank you so very much!!

@hernameispekka_Rebecca

Жыл бұрын

That would be amazing. Or do 2 weeks and do the ones you said but also Mitch doing Your Power or Messer, Matt doing Ain't Nothin' and either do 3 day weeks or add a superfruit song for each week. Doing Ptx side project weeks.

@KaaSerpent

Жыл бұрын

Seconded! Deep dive time!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ideas!!

@Lookinforrealmusic

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGlatzhofer I love the side projects but instead of Change on the Rise I would recommend a live performance Avi did for 7 layers sessions. It beautifully displays his voice as well as his great songwriting abilities. All is Well by Avi Kaplan, 7 Layers Sessions

Short and quick here because you covered it perfectly. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

You can spot a true Art, when nobody is able to pause in that "wall of sound" moment. Time stops in this part of song... Great reaction Jen! And it's good you got emotional - first it means you have a beautiful heart ❤️ and second - maybe it'll make you want to get to another PTX week sooner 😉

I can't tell you how many times I have watched this, or someone reacting to this and I still tear up every time. Such a powerful message.

This arrangement/video/message never fails to get me. Thank you for this reaction Jen, your insightful analysis, and always for your kindness. 💖