“Hallelujah” is a remarkable song. Typically sang in a slow, melancholic melody, the lyrics in the song portray dual themes such as good & bad, love & loss, faith & fear and more that are sure to evoke a stir in your heart.
Beyond its lyrical prowess, the song is also particularly noted for having over 300 versions known. Originally, the song was written by Canadian artist Leonard Cohen for his 1984 album Various Positions. The song did not initially receive popular acclaim, however, when it was covered by John Cale, the song gained more success and inspired a cover by Jeff Buckley.
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Buckley’s “Hallelujah” cover is the most famous version to date, earning even more critical claim when featured in 2001’s Shrek and inspiring countless more versions of the wistful tune.
Pentatonix, an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, is the latest musical act to create a rendition of the song. What sets this version apart from others is the dynamic of the group: they are comprised of only five vocalists named Avi Kaplan, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Mitch Grassi.
Their music style is known for eloquent harmonies and vocal ranges, vocal percussion and beatboxing, vocal bass lines, and vocal riffs. Typical of a cappella nature, their voices are their instruments as this version features no other musical instruments besides the group’s melodic singing.
Check out their unique version of “Hallelujah” below. You won’t be disappointed.
The video of this spontaneous dance session quickly became a hit online, not just because of Andrew’s unexpected dance break, but also due to the clever editing.
As the video plays, viewers see Andrew shifting from one roof to another, dancing in different spots and showing off a variety of moves.
The editing adds a humorous twist, making it appear as though Andrew is teleporting from one place to another.
It’s this unique combination of unexpected dancing and creative video work that makes the clip so entertaining.
