Mark is so underrated as a singer. He is incredible, and I don't care how many times this song gets covered NOBODY does it like Mark.

Let’s just mention Mark held that note for 18-19 seconds while SITTING. He also has MS. He’s a beast.

Nobody can sing this like the man that wrote it that's why you can really feel Mark telling the story

Mark is telling a story that he believes in with all his being. This arrangement and the singers are utter perfection. Than you ❤

Kate is amazing with her power and control with her high notes! Voctive is a joy to listen to. (Tiffany is no slouch either.)

when she did that high pitched note at the very end, i think that what singing angels must sound like. If i held a note as long as mark did, they would need to put and oxygen tank on me as soon as i let go of the note. This is great

Nothing better than Voctave and Mark on this epic song. I agree, Voctave is what the angels sound like.

The entire harmonizing note absolutely sends me into full-body goosebumps. I've heard it many times, and every time it gives me chills.

I thought PTX version was my favorite until I saw this one! 😮🥰

Mark's long note is even more impressive when you consider the length of the 3 notes preceding it, in the same breath....no breath taken between the pickup notes and the post! He's an incredible man, incredible strength, and his amazing vocal ability is often overlooked and underrated because of his comedy. I've sung this song many times in a Barbershop chorus...truly amazing and moving song. Oh...the Steeles are great. I heard of you folks before Gaither, then saw the earlier version in one of his videos. Keep on singing! I look forward to hearing songs from your newest release.

Not sure if you knew this or not, but Mark Lowery wrote the lyrics..... Such a powerful song!

This performance always brings tears to my eyes...absolutely STUNNING!

Can’t nobody sing it like Mark. I grew up watching Gaithers with my Gramma, and I loved their harmonies. This was amazing lol we had similar reactions lol

7:40 I worked at chick fil a for 2 years in high school. We averaged 16 seconds an order through the drive through. He holds the note for 19. You're right 😂😂😂

I just came across your create, great work. What nobody is staying - Mark held that note on a G4… no one had ever heard Mark sing that high before. He normally sings this song 1/3 lower…. Simply incredibly…

"Mary, Did You Know?" is a Christmas song addressing Mary, mother of Jesus, with lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and originally Mark used the lyrics on Christmas cards. Later on he requested of several friends if someone could put music to his lyrics. The music was written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album in 1991. At the time, English and Lowry were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, and Greene was touring with them. The song reached Number 6 on CCM Magazine's Adult Contemporary Chart. Lowry would record the song several times himself, most notably with the Gaither Vocal Band on their 1998 Christmas album, Still the Greatest Story Ever Told. Lowry also recoded it with 'Voctave' while sitting due to being stricken with MS. This was an incredible feat in itself and well worth viewiǹg, and reacting to! 👌I really njoy your reaction! 😎

Mark held that note for 4 measures of straight 4/4 AND at least 1 measure (it's weird to count without any moving melodies/harmonies) with a ritardando. That's AT LEAST 20 beats at a not-so-fast tempo, and at his age... breath control goals!!! ♡♡♡

Is *NOBODY* going to talk about Kate's high note at 5:33 like GIJTFDKSKITDLYF.

I was waiting to see how you'd react to that insane hold and you didn't disappoint, hehehe. In all seriousness, though, this is musical perfection. God created the human voice to do exactly this. In my limited scope of human understanding, I can imagine this is what the singing in Heaven sounds like. It's actually probably far grander, but I can't even fathom anything more perfect than this. Chills every time.

I mean the whole thing is amazing - the group, the arrangement, the solo, all of that. Totally agree with everyone raving about that. I want to talk about Kate Lott for a minute. Her effortlessly-sustained note at the end, the one that blew your mind, is a D6. Near the end of Mark's epic long note, she flips up briefly to a beautiful and perfectly-controlled G6. Brad you're absolutely right about how hard it is to sing high notes beautifully and softly, but I reckon you're gonna have to recalibrate your sense of awe a bit further. Right there around 5:30 in your video, Kate Lott sings a G6 so perfectly that it's crystal clear but still unobtrusive - so much so that you didn't even notice it. I'm not saying that that G6 is the single most impressive high note I've ever heard, but I am saying I can't think of any better candidates right now. Not even Diana Damrau's hammer-blow F6's in Der Hölle Rache (Queen of the Night), or any of Dimash Kudaibergen's ethereal stratospheric perfection.

Not sure if you know this, but Mark Lowry wrote this song combined with his delivery and the best vocalists in the world makes the performance even more special.

@Brad Steele To answer your question about Sopranos, they can't. I have NEVER heard anyone with the volume control that Kate Lott has. Her volume control is PERFECT. That combined with her ridiculous range makes her, in my book, the greatest living Soprano at this time.

LOVE Mark, and probably my favorite Christmas song!!!! ( and pentatonix version is most awesome!!) Mark is crazy talented and most hilarious!! ❤️

Voctave bells of notre dame Thanks for this beautifull feeling

This song gives me chills every time

MARK HELD THAT NOTE FOR 24 COUNTS, Amazing.

So glad you reacted to this. Only the person that writes a song knows it should be sung. Love Mark Lowry.

Been a fan of the Gaithers for a long time Mark Lowry was a little overlooked as a soloist having to sing with David Phelps and Guy Penrod

I knew you'd love that! Could you imagine a collaboration between the high soprano (Kate Lott) and Tim Faust from Home Free? That would hit the ears at the extreme ends of the spectrum.

Hey Brad! Tiffany and I love your reactions! We're anxious to hear your new c.d.! How exciting y'all are on StowTown too! Thank you for including Voctave in your reactions!

Thank you for reacting to this!!!! Amazing reaction as always!

It really is beautiful, they create such a lovely wall of sound. I know plenty of other Home Free fans will be asking for their songs, so could I make a couple of other suggestions? One is the acapella group Straight No Chaser - they have a live, acoustic version of Mary Did You Know that is one of my favourites and also the Christmas Can-Can, which is such a lot of fun. There's also a couple called the Hound + the Fox, they have versions of What Child Is This/Child of the Poor and Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) that I can't stop listening to at Christmas time.

I love this version, but my favorite will always be Mark with a simple piano accompaniment at first, with David Phelps and Guy Penrod singing backup at a few key spots. Full orchestration comes in at the end, but it's mostly a piano and the guys. It was on one of the Gaither videos back when Mark was still with the group. And I could never hit a note that high, ever. I'm a contralto. My playlists are populated with male singers because I make a much better tenor than my father ever did and can pull off a decent baritone if you're desperate. Sopranos scare me. #altosarepeopletoo

Omg! YES! I haven't watched yet. I am SO excited. It's so good.

Pentatonix does an amazing version of Mary Did You Know as well!

Another great reaction! Mark...wow! Who knew?! And that last note...wow! Btw, love the Burt Macklin FBI shirt. Hahaha

I love your heart brother. When you got allows his angels to sing you cry Godley tears. I love your background you must be aware of David Phelps. Please react to that gift from Heaven. Songs like just as I am. No more night. Oh Holy Night. Nelson Dorma. Mio Bambino Caro. Water. We Shall Behold Him and many more.. I have a feeling you know already but I will be looking forward to your reactions. God's blessings be upon you I will be looking

Christmas in May? Why not? For me this is the ultimate version of this beautiful song. Excellent vocals and very emotional message. Greetings grom Finland!

Beautiful

Mark was use to holding those notes with the Gaither Vocal Band it is awesome

That song was anointed by God himself. 😀

Mark is amazing alone I've heard him and gvb twice live and its both been christmas concerts with Jeff and sheri and the Martin's ect and as for.your family group I listened to them the other day and they are great! My family use to have a group but now everyone has passed one except for my 2 aunts one of my aunts and myself and mom still get together and sing some not as often as I would like but I jump on it every chance I can. But great reactions definitely more home free!!

Wow all you said at the beginning, thats awesome! Hf & Tim's voice got me into bass singing which led me to JD sumner (lowest bass) who sang with Gaither & all those guys, so I've seen so many videos from Gaither homecoming lol not as cool as your story but wanted to throw that in there

This song is 👍🏻 I love reactions on Christian music. We used to listen to gathers music at home and church when I was a teen and they came to our church a few times to sing for us.

Mark Lowry is an amazing Godly person!!! This is a beautiful song!!

Love Mark Lowry he is so funny! I love Home Free & Voiceplay, guess I have to give Voctave a chance now!

Hey Brad you should react to The Hound + The fox We Three Kings featuring Home Frees Bass Tim Foust.

So glad you've done another Voctave reaction 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 you can actually contract members of Voctave to sing your music. Would love to hear you sing with Tiffany. Or any of them for that matter.

This is amazing. I love it so much. Another group to check out would be the King's Singers. "Down by the Riverside" is very good.

Woooo! I' ready for Christmas! ( because the summer might suck with this pandemic.) Suggesting Home Free "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and " O' Holy Night". Also Chris Rupp feat Home Free " What Child Is This?"

Heard your intro and decided to subscribe 😂💚💛🧡

Yes indeed, Mark Lowry! AND David Phelps...ESPECIALLY Agnus Dei, the duet with his daughter. ❤️❤️❤️

Damn, that intro was EPIC.

Ahhh u definitely have to check out "do you hear what I hear" Home free cover!!! Adam did a fantastic job with their arrangement to that song. Trust me, you won't regret it😁

Wait...you're part of The Steeles? Holy crow. I loved the group in that vid.

It's even longer than it first seems. Most people start counting when he says "lamb" but I'm not at all sure that he doesn't take the breath earlier in the phrase.

The reason he's sitting here is due to his MS!! (In case you're wondering, that was an 18-second note!!!)

Check out Peter Hollens version. He does his own harmony, acapella.

You should react to Voiceplay's latest video, Just Sing. And make sure to have the captions on so you can see who's singing. The song is a fundraiser for MUSICARES, which is providing assistance to musicians during the pandemic.

You gotta watch voiceplays new video "just sing" it's a collaborative effort with a bunch of singers from other groups. Make sure you have the captions on so you can see all the info they put In about the different people singing.

Brad, PLEASE watch the PTX video of this song !!!

React to just Mark. I loved your song. Most don't know that Mark can hit those high notes and hold the note for what seems like forever.

Kudos for getting it with no pickles.

No pickles. I see you're a man of taste.

I wonder, have you heard of Dimash? AH- MAH-ZING singer. He has many songs that you may like. S.O.S., Opera 2, Sinful Passion, and so many more! His range is like 6 octaves.

Love the Xmas Sundays... You should check out the group "Cimorrelli" . Its a group of six sisters who do covers and originals and every one of them is bad ass. They sometimes use instruments (they all play something) but mostly they do a cappella. Their cover of "praying" by Kesha will blow your mind. And they have lots of Xmas stuff as well

You gotta see Voiceplay - Just Sing! Please

did you listen to Voctave doing 'Impossible Dream' yet? after that, listen to them doing the same song backed up by the DCI group 'Carolina Crown'....

Hey just wanted to say that even though I just started watching your videos today, and a lot of them at that :), I hope you get a chance to do a reaction to Home Free's Auld Long Syne (sorry if i butchered the name). Great song and amazing cover.

I love that microphone!! Where the hell did you get that?

Voiceplay has a lot of Christmas stuff aswell, dont leave them out 😉

React to David Phelps version of this song.

It is Mark Lowry's song, He wrote this song in 1984.

You need to watch the PTX version of this one, too. :)

Need to do Pentatonix version please

Nice baritone voice you have there

Just a quick question... How much "ado" do you need before you reach "without further ado"? ;-)

Tiffany is a friend of mine and she goes to my church

could you react to Defying Gravity wicked cover original key by Tim Moxey

I've just figured it out he looks like Gus-Gus from cinderella

Have you reacted to Lauren Diagle song You Say,it is a song that really touches the heart and uplifting, please do. Thank you

That is what a well trained whistle register sounds like. It's called flageolet, and is much more open than the pop "whistle tones" you hear that are very squeezed and tiny. Coloratura sopranos seem to be a dying breed these days,

You should react to David phelps

i counted 11 sec. however many counts that is

Please listen to Peter Hollens’ version of this.

Home Free " Do You Hear What I Hear"

I love Mark so much, even if he is a Baptist…..lol

Its called Breath Control......

#teamnopickles

Brad, Thank you for your amazing reactions. I am unsure whether you have seen this or heard Cynthia Clawson sing before, though I imagine you have. Cynthia's voice sustains my faith and I have gotten to see her live several times. Here is her Softly and Tenderly life kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eMVmppmdt7a0coU.html I also wanted to include a couple of suggestions for Christmas Sunday. The first is Cynthia from her Carolsinger disc, Nativity Suite kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbWpYJVp3Mm5dqc.html its wonderful! Finally David Clydesdale's Do You Hear What I Hear featuring Bonnie Keen, Marty McCall, Bryan Duncan Mark Lowry and others. Hope you enjoy! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gb96aNqbvrCohmw.html

did you just drop the f bomb?

Check out pentatonix's version. Only fair

No love for Kate’s super high G at the climax :(