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Review: Pentatonix remarkable on Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ (Includes first-hand account)

Published

October 23, 2016

Ever since its release, the music video for Pentatonix’s “Hallelujah” has gone viral, and rightfully so. This song deserves to be nominated for a 2017 Grammy award in the a cappella category.

Most impressive about Pentatonix’s version is that they take their time and do not rush, and allow their breathy vocals to do all the talking and storytelling. Leonard Cohen would smile upon this brilliant rendition.

Pentatonix’s “Hallelujah” is available on iTunes.

The Verdict

Overall, Pentatonix’s stirring rendition of Hallelujah” is sheer bliss and vocal perfection. It is atmospheric and calming. Their version of this classic garners five out of five stars.

To learn more about Pentatonix and their latest music news, check out their official website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.