The fact that the audience remained absolutely silent throughout speaks for itself! Also, Scott and Mitch (from PTX) had a side gig called Superfruit (in their earlier years). Superfruit, along with Brian Justin Crum and Mario Jose and Mary Lambert, did an EXTREMELY powerful cover of Katy Perry's Rise (in response to the mass - shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando... Definitely worth checking out!!

I fell in love with Justin’s talent but became blown away by “Tell Him”. Please, do yourself the honor of watching this most gorgeous song. Awesome!

Brian Justin Crum, Mario Jose, and Mary Lambert join Superfruit in performing Katy Perry’s Rise. They did it on the anniversary of the Pulse Night Club killings. It is every bit as amazing as this performance. I would love to see you react to it. Welcome back. Missed you. 💕💕

Hello Lukas Nice to see you again. You won't believe me but I heard Brian Justin Crum only a few months ago and since then I've been getting "my fix" of goosebumps every day! he exudes such sensitivity, such emotionality, such passion! I feel the same emotion as you listening to him, he was only 4th but it allowed him to better accept himself and flourish royally! he is a great LGBT activist and I am proud of him and his current journey. Thank you Lukas for having made this beautiful reaction. Happy Sunday

Goosebumps every time during crescendo! Loved all the judges comments, mostly Howie and Simon.

Goosebumps every time❤

He's a very talented singer. He also did a collab with a few of the Pentatonix members and other assorted singers which was also amazing. Wish I could remember the name of the song, but it escapes me at the moment. If you manage to find it, it's worth a listen.

Saw this way back then and it never gets old. This guy is amazing, such great vocal range, breath control that would put hardened professionals to shame, stage presence, everything. He does a lot of amazing covers of all different artists and you could argue that his versions are even better, including this one. Simply epic.

Listen to “Rise” by Superfruit. It includes Brian Justin Crum. He is amazing.

Justin is incredible. I’m not sure I breathed the first time I heard him. A voice crack would add to this.

Good to see you Lukas.

as usual ....great reaction

He did a song with Superfriut, you should check that one out.

Thank you so much for doing this. I myself have missed you . Come back soon .

It is of great truth that when we find within ourselves the space to celebrate another, the world opens to the grandest of opportunities and possibilities. The pleasure in watching your “first time reaction” is knowing how honest your sincere heart is. It is in the truth of your sincerity that creates a space that resonates with the kindness of others. Your beauty is compelling, in the sense that your find immense beauty in others. God Bless.

Just want to listen again and again😢

I know they are often tedious but if you had watched the version with his back story you would have learned why this song was so appropriate for him and why he was so invested in it. A nice touch is that when the camera goes to the audience at the start, the bearded guy in the shot was and may still be for all I know, his partner although it's never mentioned in the programme. About his performance, there is nothing I can say that would add anything to the experience. I am with you as regards talent shows and the only one I watch is RuPaul's Drag Race. It's just as edited and produced as the others but the cast are just so damned entertaining. [Edit] Small point but his name is actually Brian Justin Crum. You might enjoy his equally powerful 1st audition where he sang Queen's "Somebody to Love".

Glad to see you back! I was missing your reactions.

Happy to see you back doing reactions . I know you have been very busy, and I’m glad things seems to be going well. First time I’ve heard this artist, and he is amazing. Very beautiful song, and he drew you in with his emotional performance. Will have to check into him more. I’m waiting to see you react to our beloved Dimash again. His latest songs have been “Stranger”, “Ikanaide”, “ Ave Maria “, an he just came out with a new music video “ Okay”. You might find it interesting because it’s like a short music clip of a movie. Dimash’s videos are always filmed very well. Thanks for sharing this reaction, I love finding new artists to go check out, even though my heart always takes me back to Dimash. Take care, be happy, love life.🎼🎶🎤❤️👏👏👏👏

I remember watching him. I was enthralled. His voice has essences of Freddie Mercury

Happy to see you posting again! Look forward to more reaction videos. :)

never have i seen an artist captivate an audience as BJC managed to while performing this "expensive" track ! Howie is reaction summarises the emotions this performance evoked. you can not watch this performance once or twice and be done with it. i was utterly mesmerised.

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THIS REACTION, YOU ARE APPRECIATED

Your facial expressions says it all. Music is so moving and healing.

It’s got to be the best performance in the world for any of these talent competition

Glad to see you again! I love Justin Crums song and his voice. I loved every minute of it!

Hi Lukas. Brian Justin Crum performed on a Superfruit video with 2 other - Mary Lambert & Mario Jose. It is a must see. The got together to perform Katy Perry’s Rise as a tribute to the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Please check it out. Great 6o see you again, looking gorgeous as always ✌️💛

I HAVE MISSED YOU. THANK YOU WONDERFUL REACTION.

Beautiful is not a strong enough word for this, you must say Magnificent and that is not strong enough. I enjoyed it so very much ❤

Good to see you back! :)

His name is Brian Justin Crum - and what a voice!!!! Just incredible, he was sensational at his audition too. xx

I have watched people react to this version on this song so many times, I am addicted to the moment when you see people struck with the emotion of this performance. Great Reaction!

3:31 that moment your soul got touched. I reacted exactly the same. I was holding my breath the whole time. Spectacular performance.

I just LOVE watching people listen, for the first time, to this incredible version of this song sung by Justin. Everyone is just floored by the man’s vocals! I cry everytime I hear this audition, thstd how much his voice moves me!!! And you said it right, just spot on….. Why haven’t we heard more about this amazingly talented artist??? You really should pull up his whole story on AGT, it’s well worth it! It tells you where he’s coming from and you appreciate him even more..,whst I found fascinating was that he actually used the songs in each subsequent show as a way of telling his life story, he makes the songs his very own and you can feel his emotional connection and the way he relates to each songs story. You picked up on it right away with “ Creep”…. Commenting that he was so personally invested and connected with the song. If you haven’t seen his “ somebody to love “ by Queen rendition yet…… go!!

You always make me smile❤I agree these shows are ruthless,the real talent is on the street❤❤❤

One of my favorites. I can't believe he didn't win his season (4th place). His audition song, "Somebody to Love," is equally compelling. But, by far, my favorite of his is a collaboration of Katy Perry's Rise with Scott and Mitch (Superfruit/PTX), Brian Justin Crum, Mary Lambert, and Mario Jose. This was after and in honor of those impacted by the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. As all members of the LGBTQ+ community, their message has such power!

It's so nice to have you back! You look wonderful! My favorite Brian Justin Crum song is a cover of Whitney Houston's song "I Have Nothing" that he did during the Covid lockdown. It is amazing! Check it out!!

Gracias Lukas por esta reacción!!! La he escuchado miles de veces y siempre me emociona hasta las lágrimas!! Este muchacho tiene una voz increíble y su aliento está expulsado desde el corazón profundo!! Su sentimiento es auténtico y llega con toda la fuerza!! Es uno de los que me llega directo al corazón. El otro es Abel Pintos de Argentina. Tienen un don especial. Abrazo!!!🤗🎶🤗

Good to see you back

Justin did an amazing job on this song, great reaction as usual !

Believe it or not youtube isn't radio. A picture is worth a thousand words. When you stopped thinking words were actions you actually reacted.

Haven't seen much from you lately, I hope all is well. Definitely check out "Rise" by Superfruit (I know others have suggested it), it's an amazing cover of Katy Perry's song.

I love your reaction to this stunning performance! Every time I watch it I am blown away all over again- goosebumps every time! ❤🙏

I don't watch either, and I also say, thank you so much for this musical gift. What voice! What a performance! This guy deserves to win as a singer!🤝

Brian sang with Super fruit (Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grass I, from Pentatonix), Katy Perry's cover of the song "Rise". It was very powerful!

Beautiful reaction. Thank you for sharing your time with us. ☮️

Hello, my dear Lukas! Again a clous-up with you, very successful, eyes mesmerizing, wow!...Such you say, I know you're busy, you are in continuous moving, you have rehearsing, you're filming, you're writing, and so on. You are like a little bee, eager to collect the nectar of his profession, which in the end, this nectar reaches us, your admirers. I missed your reactions on KZfaq and every time you come to KZfaq, to react to different singers, you take me by surprise and produce emotions that are hard to say in words. I never know what to expect....A new singer, a new song at least for me, I haven't heard this song before, but it's really a very beautiful song. About Justin Crum, what can I say, he also has all the qualities of an artist. After listening to the song, and your reaction, I went to look to see who this young singer is, and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that he is also an actor in California, so you are colleagues in the guild. He is a handsome man, very presentable, and in spite to his physical, imposing appearance, it can be seen that he is a sensitive man, which for you men is an extraordinary quality. This was also seen in the way he performed this song, which is not an easy song at all, plus the lyrics....He definitely loves music, and I,m glad he had courage to come to this contest, because we like it or not, such contests, launch and give many artists the opportunity to make themselves know, give them a real chance. Let's not forget the little Angelina Jordan, also launched in Norway at such a contest....Anyway, Justin Crum is talented, that's for sure, he has a strong healthy voice, with a light vibrato, a warm timbre and when he needs it and the song demands it, then he can cope very well with challenges and high notes. I saw that he has several recorded songs that I want to listen to. In a word, I liked the song, the singer, and well understood by the one who reacted. Thank you Lukas for your excellent appearance, for your reaction and when you can please come back. You have a lot of arrears!!!....

Hi Lucas!!! I missed you! Great reaction! I love this version!

Good to see you again!

The emotion is stunning!!!! Brian sings in this one also...

You are the most beautiful man my eyes have ever seen!!!

I have heard him sing this a million times and love it every time I hear it. It is the first time I came to your site and glad I did! You are very handsome so now I get to enjoy seeing your site and seeing you too!!

I get chills every time I hear this performance! I just love him. So much power and emotion. I feel every note he sings. He has a cover of shallow that is just amazing also.

THIS is how you perform!

Goosebumps everytime and I have seen the video a million times and a ton of reactions and it still blows my mind

Hi Lukas! So happy to see you! Loved this from the first time I heard a few years ago. STUNNING♥️♥️♥️

So pleased to find this reaction as I've noticed how busy you've been with work which is always a good thing. Always appreciate your responses and reactions. I remembered one of your PTX reactions where you mentioned that you are a fan when I received my list of the next season's concerts for the Shreveport Symphony and one of them is the 'Music of ABBA.'

if you dont do anything else you must listen to Angelina singing Funny Valentine its a masterpiece in my humble opinion 16 year old superstar ,lovely to see you again as always

I just now watched this. I sure do miss you Lucas!!!❤

Oh my heart, sometimes a song with that perfect voice can really bring you to your knees. Most enjoyable, please do more Mr. Lukas, big time thanks❤

Genius song to pick and wow so much talent!

Great review.

Beautiful reaction, you are so expressive, thank you. Brian Justin Crum's cover of Shallow is my favorite version, he does an amazing job, I hope you check it out.

Goosebumps here too. 🥰

Hi missed you. There is an insanely beautiful version of “Rise” on Superfruit, it’s Mitch and Scott. This guy,, Brian, Mary Lambert, and Mario. It’s a tribute to those killed at the Pulse Night Club in Florida. All the singers are friends and part of the LGBTQ+ community Honestly it’s so beautiful that I cry every-time I listen to it but still recommend it as it’s stunning By the way PTX was just awarded a star on Walk of Fame and they are so pumped.

Hello! I am new to your channel, I love everything, you reactions are sincere and I just love how much is enjoy what you’re doing!!… I know you may be Dimashed out lol J.K. I don’t think anybody could ever get enough of Dimash! or at least that’s how I feel! lol. Could you please do adagio the one where he is wearing a teal colored suit! Oh and also daybreak is amazing too!! Thank you so much for your time and efforts.. I look forward to watching more of your reviews and other content, keep of the awesomeness!.😊💜😊.. Naia Niskayuna NY

I remember hearing and watching this audition and it’s so mesmerizing,..hauntingly beautiful..❤️

My absolute favorite version of this song, without question. I have loved this from the first time I heard it years ago, the soft, vulnerable start to the crescendo and then vulnerable again. Ironically I heard this before I ever heard Dimash, who also performs so many songs with that delicacy, right on the edge. Superfruit did Katy Perry’s Rise, Brian Justin Crum was also in that, so knowing that you like Scott and Mitch, they are joined by 3 others, absolutely incredible performance. Lukas, you probably already heard that Dimash just released a new song Okay, the music video is so well done, please, if you have time, I would love to see you react to Okay❤️

I found this reaction via your James Blunt 'Monsters'. I have to confess I don't like the original version of this but BJC version no matter how many times I hear it has the hairs on my body standing up on end and I almost cannot breathe I just want to hear him. He has produced some amazing songs (as has James Blunt 😂).

Every expression and description you make known is so dead on *****

It is emotional and I never tire of seeing it. He's into acting as well. I've seen him in a couple of things.

Brian has several songs on youtube that are beautiful...there is also a version of this "full" song where he has a rear running down his face at the end. So very moving because it is the story of his childhood that he is telling.

Great emotional reaction. I love BJC and this is the BEST version of this song I’ve heard yet. So much emotion and passion which he explained in the piece before he sang. Please watch RISE with SuperFruit and BJC, Jose Maria and Mary Lambert. You talk about emotional!

Ive watched this video so many times. He gives me goosebumps. You have to see a recent video of him singing this song. He is amazing.

Hi Lucas, nice to see you again! Angelina has new cover "My Funny Valentine" Produced by Angelina Jordan 2022 (interesting visuals to say the least)... Epic! Game-changer! If you do decide to react please use Rusty's link for better audio quality

Loved your review. You are very pretty. Should be in movies! Hahaha! I could see you in one of those cowboy movies.

I discovered him there. I have never gotten over this version f this song by him. I would have made him the winner; no one else. This is A M A Z I N G. I love him! He gives you shivers . Hair goes up on my arms. Wow wow wow

I remember it very well, he couldn't win against Grace Vanderwaal. A 12 year old girl with four original songs couldn't be beat. 💯 *FANDERWAAL* 💯

You know, the most inspiring voices can leave you completely shaken and emotional. I'd love to see you react to Brooks and Dunn singing Believe. I think it will take you out of your wheelhouse, but your take on it would be a welcoming surprise. God Bless.

I’ve watched this 100 times❤

Heard this song before,and his way of doing this song!

I remember watching this!!!

Goosebumps

loved the reaction

Please do more reactions! ❤️❤️

So handsome x

It’s mesmerizing!

Ohhhhh….Here I am again, stumbling back on to your iPod analyzing my favourite man voice singer “Brian Justin Crum”…oh man can he sing……and dang, here I go again and I daringly must say….”again”, that “you”…yes “you”, Lukas, are one of the most stunningly beautiful man…I’ve seen in along time.(Please do not get me wrong and be reassured that I am not flirting nor cruising)…oh no, none of that nonsense….I’m saying this with absolute respect. Moreover, I must honestly tell you what my very good eyes are seeing….is….that….you’re so gorgeously beautiful that it blinds my good eyes that I had to close my screen. Move-over Brad Pitt…for here is Lukas Hassel!

He won his season!

Thank you for the heart. Love your reactions because I can see you truly feel. Give Rachel potter ,somebody to love, a try x

That's what I was worried about too. That he'd hold that note too long and I was just waiting to see him faint from lack of oxygen. This guy is AWESOME!!!

It was so pleasing to see this again. Thank you. Just saw a new group that blew me away, from Finland: Nightwish. Would love to see your reaction to them doing Ghost Love Score during the Wacken Festival.

I love him.

This never gets old for me to listen too

Great Reaction!! btw...You're Gorgeous!

Saw Justin Crum's audition and stood frozen - absolutely stunning. Another rather new talent I think you'd actually appreciate I found on youtube - The Voice Australia 2021 - Bella Taylor Smith singing Ave Maria. Check out her audition. So genuine, natural vocalist with blissful runs, gently placed that give you chills. Don't know if I can put link here for you.

I wish you and Petros the most wonderful Christmas 🎄 May the magic of Christmas make us feel good and live peacefully in the present moment! (I miss you here😉)

These talent show results make no sense. Brian Justin Crum lost the competition to a magician, a mentalist act and a cute, banjo strumming little girl with a whispery voice. Unbelievable, in light of this man's extraordinary voice, emotions and powerhouse performances. He belongs in the mainstream of entertainment, he belongs in the spotlight.

He is incredible and is still putting out some wonderful music, he did a duet with matt bloyd where they cover the Celine Dion Barbra Streisand duet of tell him. Pure Brilliance and well worth the reaction.

I could hear. Him all day