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4/19/2017

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​Winning the third season of The Sing-Off in 2011, I learned of the combined harmonies of: Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Avi Kaplan, and  Kevin Olusola from online friend and author, Martie Coetser-Pozyn over the last year.  

I fell in love with the first song I heard, Hallelulah on YouTube. Clearly I'm not alone, as Pentatonix's YouTube channel is currently the 13th most-subscribed music video channel, with over 11.5 million subscribers and 1.80 billion views, myself included.

​This group is a natural fit. These old souls fearlessly and uniquely perform covers, including Christmas songs, with vocal harmonies, riffing, percussion and beatboxing. Their interpretation of Imagine brings tears to my eyes.
​Pentatonix is named after the pentatonic scale, a musical scale with five notes per octave, representing the five members of the group. The last letter was replaced with an x. Very cool.

Although the quintet derives its influences from pop, reggae, hip hop and classical music, Pentatonix & Dolly Parton's Jolene won a Grammy this year for Country Duo or Group Performance. Check this out to see why...
Whether the original artist is able to appear with Pentatonix or not, the renditions are authentic, precise and sure to provoke chills and/or tears in me. I had a difficult time choosing which of two videos to include here, so, when you have the time, enjoy Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and this medley of the one and only Michael Jackson library of songs... ​
​In fact, I invite you to check out their repertoire of songs. It's developed into quite an amazing collection in six years.

​I know readers like Elyse, Genna, Martie, Paula, Ruby, Sannel, Shauna and others will enjoy spending time getting lost in these musical memories. If this is your first taste of Pentatonix, enjoy and savor every musical note.

​​ShoutOuts

​☙ Lights Off! Via WarnerWords
☙ Stressed Out! Via molometer
☙ Eating Weeds: Presentation counts with kids via flashPress

Until next week, wishing you the magic of music that pleases your ears,

mar ​
18 Comments
Mike Friedman
4/19/2017 09:27:12 am

Hi mar - Surprise, surprise, surprise - a presentation introducing music to us. I will listen to your selections throughout the day, as the digs are demanding their time now. Perfect way to start a day.

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Maria link
4/19/2017 07:24:39 pm

LOL - happy to help get your day started right, dear Mike.

Hope Cairo and Rio enjoyed their walk and that you enjoyed the concert too.

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Martie link
4/19/2017 02:36:00 pm

Ohhh, I am totally intoxicated after listening to Pentatonix. They are absolutely out of this world. The most talented vocalists, I would say. Mar, I am so glad you immediately resonated with this favourite group of mine. You have introduced me to Adele, and I will always think of you while listening to her songs. And I know you will have me in your mind while listening to P, and that will be such an honor for me. I love you and Pentatonix. They are beyond brilliant!

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Maria link
4/19/2017 07:26:49 pm

This comment made me teary eyed, dear Sista.

I will indeed have you in my heart every time I listen to PTX (and for countless other reasons as well). Now you have me in the mood to listen to Adele!

Love you lots, mar

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Ruby link
4/19/2017 04:51:35 pm

Mar, you've introduced me to a wonderful group, Pentatonix, and I love their rendition of Imagine. ( one of the most beautiful songs ever written. ) And of course Michael lives within my heart. I subscribed to Pentatonix, and I tweeted this heartfelt piece for others to enjoy. Thank you for always having a song in your heart. Love you..Peace.

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Maria link
4/19/2017 07:28:51 pm

Dear Ruby,

I had a strong feeling you would love PTX as much as I do.

And I thought immediately of you when I heard their evolution of Michael Jackson - how awesome is that?!

Love you and happy listening, mar

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Rich Rumple link
4/20/2017 06:14:07 am

Hey Sis, I heard the "Imagine" cover a couple of weeks ago and purchased the "Classics" album as soon as it became available. Being a music obsessive, I've so many albums that I've yet to listen to, and that is still one of them. Good taste, though! :)

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Maria link
4/22/2017 06:42:46 pm

OMG, Bro...me too with the stack of CDs yet to be listened to! Why am I not surprised...??

Glad you love the sounds of PTX as much as I do.

Have a great weekend and hugs, Sis

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Sannel link
4/20/2017 07:25:10 am

Dear Maria,

Thank you for this delightful musical post ,and for introducing me to Pentatonix. Wow, such talented young performers! Well, just like you and our Martie, I'm now in love with them and their music. So much so that I wound up sitting up half of the night last night listening to them. :)
Love and hugs from a "sleepy"
Sannel

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Maria link
4/22/2017 06:45:40 pm

I know just what you mean... when I start listening to a PTX song I say 'OK, just one more and then... yada yada'

I am indeed grateful to Martie for exposing us to these beautiful voices.

Get some sleep and love to you and Freddie, Maria

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Peg Cole link
4/20/2017 07:46:57 am

What an interesting group of singers. I really loved their version of Jolene with Dolly Parton. She is still such a dynamo and musically talented.Thanks for introducing me to this music.

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Maria link
4/22/2017 06:48:15 pm

Yes, Peg, Dolly looks right at home with this group of singers. And Jolene is one of my favorites of all times.

Have a peaceful weekend. Love you, Maria

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paula link
4/20/2017 10:54:49 pm

Maria....Have said it before and shall repeat myself....acapella harmony is the music of my heart and soul. I wish I could send you a copy of the Blk & Wht snap shot of myself at 6 months old, seated on my Dad's left knee, being held by his arm, wrapped round my tiny body, as he leaned his head in, to join the 3 heads of his brothers, belting out the sweet harmony sung in my grandmother's kitchen....week after week, year after year....We kids were literally raised on it.
Pentatonix plays (sometimes non-stop) in my home and my car. It keeps me going, not to mention, smiling and believing...........Love ya, Paula

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Maria link
4/22/2017 06:51:25 pm

Oh Paula,

That sounds like the sweetest photo (and set of memories)...

I also love how music has the ability to transport us in time.

Happy listening and love you lots, Maria

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Vicki link
4/24/2017 10:15:40 am

Dear Mareer,
This group is really delightful to listen to. I hadn't heard them before. Thanks so much for the lovely introduction. You are an endless source of beautiful sounds!
Hugs and love,
Vickster

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Maria link
4/30/2017 07:19:17 am

Hi Vickster,
I do love my music - that's for sure.
I enjoy hearing new sounds on my public - broadcast radio and through my musical friends - in this case, our Martie.
Hope you're having a lovely weekend and thanks also for your generous tip.
Love you, mareer

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Shauna
5/24/2017 10:43:47 am

I love this group! Singing a Capella takes real talent. I really enjoyed the first two videos, Mar. I'm going back to check out their Queen and MJ renditions.

Thanks!

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Maria link
5/31/2017 07:00:24 am

Hoping you enjoyed the other PTX renditions, dear Sha and that you had a peaceful Memorial Day weekend. Love ya, mar

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