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Pentatonix Puts Unique Spin On 'Silent Night' - It's Miles Ahead Of Any Other Version
I could listen to this over and over again...
Cedric Jackson
12.16.17

There’s no denying that the voices of Pentatonix are incredible. They sound great live, and they can take any song and turn it into a masterpiece. With the holidays in full force, the group decided to perform one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time; “Silent Night.”

They recorded the song in a cathedral, which only added to the amazing sound they can produce when they sing together.

Naturally, the world is losing their mind over this beautiful version of the song and the group’s ability to perform it. Pentatonix is known for covering popular and classic songs, and this isn’t the only Christmas song they can nail.

They have performed many other Christmas songs, including “Deck The Halls,” “Mary Did You Know,” “Hallelujah,” “That’s Christmas To Me,” and “Little Drummer Boy.” All of them are instant hits, and a lot of people consider their versions the best of all.

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Still, “Silent Night” seems to be everyone’s favorite Christmas song, and people just can’t stop listening to their a Capella version of it.

It is one of the most recorded Christmas song ever written. It dates back to the 1800s, and it is almost always the highlight of school and church Christmas programs. It has been covered by hundreds of recording artists over the years, too.

What makes this song so popular? Is it the melody? The beautiful words? The way our favorite artists perform it? Or is it something more? Few songs have the ability to really transport us to a different place, time, and scene. When you hear “Silent Night,” you go back to the first Christmas, and you can almost see the manger scene.

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Since the song is so old and is performed so often, it also brings many of us back to our childhood and the place where we first heard it. There is just something about this magical song that really gets us in the Christmas spirit and reminds us what this holiday is really all about.

The voices of Pentatonix have the ability to bring out the meaning of the song more than anyone.

They sing with feeling, and they choose simple backdrops for their performances. Without all the noise of background music, their voices can really be heard. Their videos and songs have been shared on social media and YouTube thousands of times.

Their rendition is so impressive that a lot of people enjoy listening to it all year long. The group is able to put a different twist on the classic song to take it to the next level and make it appealing for audiences of all ages. People who may not enjoy Christmas music performed traditionally will enjoy the edgy and unique sound of the Pentatonix versions.

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The YouTube video of the performance has a lot of positive feedback.

One person commented,

“My English teacher told me a story. She said her grandmother was born deaf, and she never heard anything. Her favorite song was silent night though. She could not hear it, but she said the faces of everyone singing and listening was holy and magical. I have to say that the peace and holiness of the song is absolutely evidence of God!”

“Silent Night” truly is an amazing song that represents everything that Christmas is about. Pentatonix is able to perform it in a way that brings it alive and reminds everyone why they love it so much. Hopefully, they continue to sing these classic songs and keep them popular.

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