Pentatonix’s a cappella cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ is another hit among their followers. This song has been covered by different artists over the years, but this, for me, has been one of the most moving and powerful versions of the song.
The song is part of their album, Evergreen. One of their followers even commented that it has a calming effect. They are raving about the beautiful voices and harmony this a cappella group makes. As of writing, it already has more than 6.7 million views and counting on YouTube alone. The group made “Hallelujah” come alive even more through the extra beats they added-foot stomping, chest-beating sounds. It gave the song a new flavor which made it more powerful-not to mention their booming, pitch-perfect voices.
According to Beckfords.com, “the song teaches us, is a refrain worthy of times of celebration, of mourning, of regret, of catharsis, and reconciliation. Cohen’s song tells a story of a broken love, true love remembered and mourned, guilt, penance, and of finding peace.”
A reminder for everyone that God deserves to be praised in times of victory and adversity, plenty and lack. His goodness cannot be overshadowed by the challenges, pain any situation can cause us.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
May Hallelujah be on our lips at all times because God is good all the time.
“O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16: 34
One of the most amazing parts about being human is having the ability to make and appreciate music. It’s one of the traits that make us unique, though many people will argue that their pets and other animals are capable of similar abilities.
But there’s no denying that singing and composing are incredible feats only the human brain can perform. Some songs we hear on the radio or in the street are so haunting they seem otherworldly. They are capable of making us feel emotions we didn’t know are possible!
One of those songs is Pentatonix’s cover of “Hallelujah.” The song has stood the test of time, and is known across generations.
It’s one of those songs people instantly recognize and love.
While the song is a classic in its own right, the a cappella group gave it quite the dramatic edge. The singers’ voices meld perfectly to make a grandiose, haunting, and moving song.
The video for the song, featured on their newest album, is simple yet effective in driving home the song’s effect. Set in a vast and barren landscape, with mountains and the sunset in the background, the singers walk forward to form a line in front of the camera for the grand finale.