The beat boxer's father is Nigerian, and Kevin, the beatboxer, helped with the arrangement - it was definitely a tribute to his roots - it's terrific!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Now that explains it. So lovely to watch 🥰

Sing in exultation indeed! This is the only way I ever want to hear this song.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

You read my mind 😀😀💃🏽

Kevin's (the beatboxer) father is from Nigeria, and he wanted to do a song to honor his father and his heritage, and the rest of the group was thrilled to help him.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Lovely . This is what I love . Team work and support. So lovely to hear

You might know you're a pentaholic if you listen to Christmas music year-round. 😉 Yes, Kevin suggested this one, and is the source of the African vibes you're getting. He said that in his parents' church sacred music was something you could dance to. And it's practically impossible to listen to this rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful" without dancing. I love this song; it's my favorite Christmas song. Can you imagine Christmas carolers singing "O Come All Ye Faithful" this way? It wouldn't be long before the caroling turned into an impromptu block party.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. It’s now become a regular jam in my house as we speak 😂😂😂. Wouldn’t be a surprise if it sparks up a party during a carol service

@nicklenights

8 ай бұрын

LOL!!!!!🥰🙏🙏🖖🏼💐💕💕💕

@christymcdaniel3906

8 ай бұрын

That would be awesome!

Yes, I absolutely love the African influence in this song -- Awesome. I love that PTX is so inclusive of all people, cultures and nationalities -- Just great - Thank you for reacting to my favorite band!

@hernameispekka_Rebecca

10 ай бұрын

If they enjoyed this, maybe listening to the Christmas around the world songs would also be fun!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Yes you’re right . The African play made me more unique. PTX don’t play 😊😊

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Definitely right about this

Love your reactions ans enthusiasm. You also pick up on one of the keys to the group's success- they all love each other and what they do. What better way to live is there.💕

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Thanks alot. I’m glad you liked it. And sure yes; it’s obvious their secret to success. A very important attribute yet rare in our today’s world

Kevin arranged this version in honour of his Nigerian and Granadian heritage.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

5 ай бұрын

Lovely stuff

PTX = Christmas. Next up Joy to the world. Oh and you would need to stand for that jam.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Ohh wow 💯💯. I can’t wait to groove to that. Thanks alot

@tahliasgoddaddy

10 ай бұрын

It's odd that Joy To The World is a Christmas song, because it's actually about Jesus second coming, when He will return as King.

THIS IS WHY PTX IS THE NUMBER ONE ACAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎 🎵🎙🎶

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

No lies. 😃😃

The first time I heard this song I was dancing around my house like a lunatic. I was wearing headphones, so my husband thought I had lost my mind. After I played it for him, he understood why I was dancing.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Lol. I can imagine . I would have thought same 😂. Because that’s how I am with this particular song as we speak 😂

I listen to PTX Christmas music year round!! I have never seen them in concert but my kids just surprised me with tickets to see them In November for their Christmas tour. I am so excited!!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Your kids definitely deserve an award cos I’ll do anything to see these guys live 😀😀

The most joyous song ever!!!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

💯😀

Fantastic reaction. 5 of the most talented people on the planet.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯 . Thank you for stopping by. I’m Glad you enjoyed it

PTX Slays Christmas 🎄 ❤❤ ~Pentaholic from Louisiana

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Wow. This coming Christmas will be lit for me then 😂😂💃🏽💃🏽. Thanks alot for stopping by. Much appreciated

Their remake of Little Drummer Boy hits me in a similar way. Sickly talented quintet.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Another added to my to do list 💃🏽💃🏽. Thanks a million

@theloneranger8725

9 ай бұрын

Amen. Their Little Drummer Boy cover is one of my favorites. I would watch the one sung live from the Arsenio Hall show back in 2013. I think it is better than the official video, and it is live. Here is the link. Enjoy. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3ahqdiahtmykps.html

PTX SPREADING JOY 💕🤘

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Everyday 💃🏽💃🏽🥰

Kevin!

I always recommend Kevin's version that shows off his arraignment style in honor of his parents. Doesn't matter what time of year. Plus they introduced it to a choir that continues to share with more people.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Lovely 🥰

Great music is color blind.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

I felt just as you when I first heard this! And I love to listen to it over and over - and cannot sit still!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Fortunately that’s my fate as well😂😂

Kevin's arrangement paying homage to his Nigerian father and Grenadian mother! It's absolutely SPECTACULAR!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

8 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you 💯

They are always amazing. Avi (bearded guy) the bass, has a solo career now. You should listen to some of his songs. He has a 5 octave range and uses all of them beautifully. Change on the Rise or video I'm only getting started. A slow ballad called All is Well 7 layer sessions, done in a church in the Netherlands is so awesome. His voice and the acoustics are out of this world. Give him a chance.😅

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Wow. Lovely. Heard one of AVI’s solo tutorials and it was crazy. I’ll definitely look more for him

@rachellephipps1361

10 ай бұрын

Yes please!!!!!

One of my favorites is their version of Carol of The Bells. Their Christmas songs are so good, I don't listen to the radio versions anymore!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

I concur. This is a perfect replacement 😃

You are doing well!! Loved your reaction to your wife reacting. Please listen to Mary Did You Know by PTX.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. We’re glad you loved it. Alright I’ll check it out. Much appreciated

I enjoyed your reactions to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. They are amazing. Bet you never thought that you would be dancing to this song before listening to it. LOL.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

I never thought I’ll dance to a Christmas carol😂😂. It was amazing

When listening to acapella groups, it really helps to wear headphones of some sort, it's like night and day.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely correct 💯💯

Joyous abandon - the way it should be sung ❤ Can't help reacting the same way, each time I hear it. Thank you for sharing your reaction!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

8 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by

This song always makes me feel pure Joy.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely 😀

I have not liked this song since I was a kid in the 1960’s. One reactor challenged people to pick a song that they did not like and then listen to the PTX version. Amazing! Now I ❤ the PTX version. Joyful to the max! I love your reactions!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

9 ай бұрын

I can imagine . Ptx took this song to another level. Thanks also for watching . I’m glad you loved it

Pentatonix have been touched by the angels!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Totally argee 💯

Beautiful reaction 😊

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@zsuzsanna1416

7 ай бұрын

I am very honoured by your answer 🤗

This one is THE BEST Version of this I've ever heard! I knew your wife would love it right away!!! How can you not dance to this?! I had so much fun watching her getting her mind blown! So amazing! Thank you for sharing this.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Her excitement continue for the entire day. Couldn’t hear myself in the house again 😂

@lorriredmon8212

10 ай бұрын

@@mkayandnkayreacts5329 😆🤣😆🤣

They took a solemn hymn and turned it into a celebration

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

You got that right 😀

Love this reaction, thank you! Also I just wanted to say your wife's hair is so beautiful.....Wonderful!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

9 ай бұрын

Thank a lot . I’m glad you loved it . I’ll definitely extend your lovely compliments to her ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Plenty of time to get your church choir across the version before Christmas! ❤

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Didn’t even think about this. Sending to choir director asap 😂

Hiya love from the Welsh country Wales UK. I wept with joy, it is was the Holy Spirit touched me today, I love African music, I wish your churches were here, especially gospel music, wales is also a country well known for its male voice chairs and choirs, if you ever get a chance have a listen to the welsh choirs here. Right from the start your beautiful wife started to react, I knew I had to include you both in my KZreadr mash up, and I’m going to remix it, so once it’s done, got to wait for my computer to be repaired, and I’ll hit the DJ desks and editing studio. I’ve got other remixes on my channel but I’m going to give an ultra remix to two songs this and another Christmas songs they done and do a banging remix, God bless you

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

7 ай бұрын

This warms my heart❤️❤️. Thanks a million for the kind words and it’s my dream to visit wales in the future. Love her rich culture. I pray your laptop gets sorted out soon because I can’t wait to hear it 😃😃💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Kindly buzz me here when it drops. It will be a honor 🙏🙏

I LOVE your reactions so YES you’re doing a great job and I love when your wife joins you. She has a beautiful voice too… he little singing part ☺️ I think you’d really like Kevin’s Fifth… he just performed it on PTX’s last tour. He’s SO talented!!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot . Your kind words means alot honestly. I’ll definitely pass to her the compliments😃😃. I’ll check out your recommendation. Much much appreciated

You just got "Mitch slapped"...

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Yeah right 😃

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Love you guys and your reaction!! You're both the best! Thank you!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Thanks alot . We appreciate you .❤️

Subbed for more PTX reactions.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot . Much appreciated and definitely more ptx coming

Love came on Christmas. Check it out. African influence which Kevin helped a lot with.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Will definitely do. Thanks a lot

@celiachristman104

10 ай бұрын

@@mkayandnkayreacts5329 I’ll send you the link

I have gone back and listened to all of your reactions. All have been great. For more info on PTX please look up "Beginners Guide to Pentatonix" on KZread. Two songs I think you and your lovely wife would like are "Imagine", John Lennon cover and "Run To You" a PTX original written by Avi and Kevin. Thank you for the wonderful reactions and keep them coming.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind words. Means a lot 🙏. Alright I’ll definitely be checking these out . Much appreciate

Recommend their cover of Havana.

Pentatonix owns Christmas music. Period.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

I doubt anyone will take this title soon 💯

You are both great adjudicators and fun! ❤😊

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

😂😂 thanks for the compliment 😂. We appreciate you 🙌🏼🙌🏼

I LOVE YOU GUYS, I CAN'T WAIT TILL I GET TO COME TO NIGERIA

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Nigeria is a nice place. You’re most welcome . We love you right back 🥰

@angiegardner571

10 ай бұрын

​@@mkayandnkayreacts5329❤❤❤

😃👉Kevin the beatboxer's father is from Nigeria (his mother from Greneda) Kevin definitely helped with this arrangement. Avi (Ah-vee) is the bass/basso profundo. Matt is the new bass for the group. Yes Avi left on good terms. Scott (tall blonde) Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) "Kirstin" and of course Mitch

@Badger77722

10 ай бұрын

Kevin's father is from Nigeria. Kevin is from Kentucky originally 😁

@Bonofox1

10 ай бұрын

@@Badger77722 🤦DOH! Of course I know that (I'm an OG fan and I corrected my comment) Kevin was born in Pasadena California (20 min from where I live) but was raised in Kentucky.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Lovely stuff. You’re right about Kevin. He sure has his effect on this song

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😀

Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee) left Pentatonix in 2017, so this was one of the last songs he performed as a member. This was released on their 2016 Christmas album, "A Pentatonix Christmas." Another song from the same album is "Hallelujah," and Pentatonix still performs it. In "Hallelujah" Pentatonix has the bass sing a solo for verse 2. And Matt's arrangement of the second verse of "Hallelujah" was written specifically for Matt's voice, just as Avi's arrangement was written specifically for Avi's voice. The best way I know to compare their voices is to listen to a recording of "Hallelujah" made with Avi and then listen to a recording made with Matt. (Note that I say "compare." Matt and Avi are not in competition; Avi no longer wants to be in Pentatonix while Matt is overjoyed to be a member. But their voices are different, as they should be, and it's legitimate to notice those differences.) You can find a live performance of "Hallelujah" from 2016, with Avi, here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpV6qtSfncmuksY.htmlsi=bLzoDQEiDXcWNyPu and a live performance from their most recent world tour, with Matt, here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4eN3K6omZuXYM4.html

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

I have always wondered how I can contrast their voices (Avi and Matt I mean) cos as a novice, they seem pretty close to same to me although maturity puts Avi more in the clear. However you’ve given me right tools to satisfy my curiosity. I’ll be glad to check . Many things fam 🙏🙏

@margretrosenberg420

10 ай бұрын

@@mkayandnkayreacts5329 I've heard the following description, which I'd say is fairly accurate: Matt's voice is like a soft sweater, still warm from the drier. Avi's voice is like drinking a glass of whiskey next to the fire - a bonfire. When watching reaction videos I've noticed that, no matter who is soloing, the moment Avi's accompaniment begins the reactors go gaga over the wonderful bass. When Matt's accompaniment begins they don't notice. But they say things like "Kevin must be running a real drum track; he couldn't possibly get that sound just from beatboxing." They're half right - it isn't "just" beatboxing; it's beatboxing plus bass. But they don't hear the bass as something separate when it's coming from Matt the way they do when it's coming from Avi, so they attribute the richness of the sound to cheating. So that's the first difference; Matt is more subtle than Avi. The second difference has to do with range. Avi is a true basso profundo. Matt isn't, at least not yet (I'm told bass voices improve with age and Matt is the youngest member of Pentatonix, so this is subject to change). On the high end, however, Avi's range reaches to about the middle of a normal tenor range. Matt's range seems to go nearly as high as Scott's range; he gets very close to the top of a normal tenor range. And this thing about bass voices improving with age is the reason I specified a recent performance for Matt; watching Matt's range is a lot like watching a kid in the middle of a growth spurt - he's growing practically on a daily basis. There's a third difference as well, and I suspect this one is by choice. Matt doesn't do overtone singing. There are two reasons I think this is by choice: 1. Overtone singing isn't hard to learn and Matt has four experts who could teach him. Here's Avi explaining how to do it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHl5o8iHmc3Ferg.html and this is an interview where the trio and Kevin demonstrate that they also know how to do it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH-hl9yHc5DTkag.html (the question about overtone singing begins at 17:11, but the whole interview is worth watching). And since Avi's explanation wasn't quite enough for me to understand how to do it, here's a tutorial I found: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWhmprOoipDgj8Y.html The thing is, my voice is nothing special, but I'm actively learning to do overtone singing from the tutorial; it really is that easy. 2. When pentaholics think of overtone singing they think of Avi; it has been inextricably linked to Avi in our minds. And Matt isn't trying to be Avi. Were Matt to start doing overtone singing it would likely lead people to think that he's trying to be more like Avi, which would put Matt firmly in second place in a competition that shouldn't be happening at all.

@vidsorama2

10 ай бұрын

@@mkayandnkayreacts5329 Comparisons during reactions never turn out well. It would be a shame to lose views and subs due to it. Just saying... People love the members that they love.

@rachellephipps1361

10 ай бұрын

I prefer that song with Avi.

@margretrosenberg420

10 ай бұрын

@@vidsorama2 True. But my comment about what I've noticed during reaction videos wasn't about reactors specifically comparing Matt with Avi; it was just the difference I've seen in how they react. Think of Pentatonix's -cover- upgrade of "The Prayer." Everybody loves it, right? And every reactor comments on how beautiful Mitch sounds, because, duh. And a few reactors say that they're surprised that it isn't Kirstie singing Celine Dion's part. Those are all straightforward, honest reactions. What they AREN'T are comparisons between Mitch's voice and Kirstie's voice. Basically, they're all reactions to the beauty of Mitch's voice. What it tells me when a reactor expresses surprise that it isn't Kirstie singing that part is simply that the reactor doesn't know Pentatonix very well, not that the reactor thinks Kirstie has a better voice. And when we hear that kind of reaction someone will gently explain that Mitch is a contratenor with a huge range and is known for his ethereal high vocals, and we'll probably introduce the concept of a Mitch slap. If we mention Kirstie it will be to point out how she belts out her own high vocals when her voice is backing up Mitch's voice. So reactors who don't realize that Matt's bass is one reason Kevin's beatboxing sounds so good don't realize that they're reacting differently than they would if Avi were singing bass; they aren't thinking about Avi and Matt at all. They're thinking about Kevin, and their reaction tells me something about Matt, but only because I know that the rhythm section isn't just the beatboxer, it's the beatboxer AND the bass. Am I making sense? I don't mean to sound incoherent but I fear that I do.

You should check out Kevin cello boxing!!

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

7 ай бұрын

Yea recently did- Kevin’s fifth. Mind blowing stuff. It’s on my channel as well 😊😊

IF YOU HAVEN'T REACTED TO VOICEPLAY I SUGGEST YOU DO, STARTING WITH NOTHING ELSE MATTERS OR MY MOTHER TOLD ME AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. A FUN FROM GREECE.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Oh wow. Thanks alot for the suggestion. I’ll definitely check them out. First time hearing of them 🙈

Since you mentioned Avi (Avriel Benjamin Kaplan) I am sending you this. This is One of the last performances of Avi's from 2022 in December. If you do not know, Avi is Jewish but his family believes in Jesus. Avi, pronounce Ah Vee, is a classically/operatically trained Basso Profundo. He was the one to suggested the group hire Matt after he left PTX> This is a fan cam so there is not copyright on it. Avi Kaplan The most beautiful rendition of O Holy Night I have ever heard. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5eqxJSqf7iWn5M.html

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Lovely add up. Thanks for this . Definitely checking this out . Much appreciated 🙏

@rachellephipps1361

10 ай бұрын

Yes stunning!

To see Matt and Kevin working together, try Pentatonix, "New Rules x Are You That Somebody", a mashup of two songs by Dua Lipa and Aaliya kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHdsydetm6bbYcY.html

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Your the best. I’ve always wanted to see something like this . God bless

Avi was later replaced by Matt

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

8 ай бұрын

True 🙏

Not A vi but Avi or ah vee

Avi left and Matt Sallee came in...

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

Lovely replacement for sure

Actually, Jesus was born on September 11th or 12. It has been proven. It was on the feast of Trumpets called Yom Terruah in Hebrew. Sooo, you are right on time.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

10 ай бұрын

🤗🤗. Thanks buddy 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽😀

Tell us what country you are from. My brother is moving to Ghana.

@mkayandnkayreacts5329

4 ай бұрын

We’re from Nigeria 🤗. Ghana is a beautiful place. I went there last year

@AssetInvesting

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. It appears that the Nigerians are a lovely people. @@mkayandnkayreacts5329