Pentatonix's Take On The Timeless Christmas Classic "The First Noel" Fills Everyone With That Old Wonder All Over Again

Dec 19, 2018 by apost team

Christmas is all about traditions, old and new, and Pentatonix's musical gift to us all has the feeling of a Christmas tradition in the making.

Pentatonix's second holiday release and first official Christmas album, That's Christmas to Me, had music fans across the globe falling in love with the group all over again. "The First Noel" was the twelfth song on the deluxe edition of the album, and brought new feeling to the old traditional holiday song.

A traditional English Christmas carol in the classical style, "The First Noel" is thought to date back to Europe's early modern period, if not some time before that. The word "noel" itself, sometimes spelled in the title as "Noël" or "Nowell," is a synonym for Christmas from the Early Modern English stage of the English Language.

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The Christmas song is a beautiful retelling of that first meeting between the shepherds and the angels who brought the good news of the arrival of Jesus Christ, and how the shepherds followed the Star of Bethlehem just as the Three Wise Men did.

Any chance to watch this powerful group perform, in addition to hearing them sing, is an incredibly memorable experience. The video below perfectly demonstrates their skill at putting a new spin on the holiday classics we love, starting off in a winter-wrapped woodland area, with a lake for a backdrop.

Warm clothing and winter gear add to the holiday feeling of the song as the five members of Pentatonix begin delivering the beautiful lyrics in a simple and breathtaking way before adding their own unique flare to the song.

With the amazing sound effects and beatboxing Pentatonix is known for, they turned a solemnly joyous and spiritual Christmas hit into an upbeat rhythm, blending their voices beautifully with their background sound.

Mitch leads into the song, closely followed by Scott and Kirstin and blended by Kevin's gorgeous bass. Michael, the newest member of the group, hadn't joined the group yet.

Pentatonix successfully blends two different spheres of music, the classic and the modern, in an effortless way that will give you goosebumps to see.

If you love holiday music, you need to experience the fantastic Pentatonix twist in this version. When you're done, take a moment to reflect on the feelings it evoked in you, then let us know what you think! Everyone should see this amazing piece, so don't forget to pass it on to others!