It’s the season for Christmas music, and there is nothing better to listen to than the Pentatonix. The album A Pentatonix Christmas is the best Christmas playlist I have heard. There are many styles of listening, so when in the mood to listen for appreciation, the Pentatonix is the perfect place to start. Listening for appreciation is when someone listens for things they find valuable or enjoyable. If you are not familiar with the group Pentatonix, they are a cappella group. A Cappella is a group of people who perform music without the use of instruments meaning all sound is done by mouth. Hearing their music allows people to appreciate their talent.
When listening to this music, I encourage you to be actively listening. The goal of active listening is to listen with the intent to process and store the information while also evaluating the message. I chose a few of the most popular Christmas songs you will hear if you attend church during the holiday season. You see the songs and the artist group from a different perspective when you focus on the lyrics and understand the meaning behind the songs. Make listening a goal in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the music presented.
In the end, if you are looking for Christmas music that is easy on the ears and meaningful, Pentatonix is a great choice. The music created by Pentatonix has a larger emotional impact because of the meaning behind each song. The elegance of each singer’s voice is something you will not find anywhere else. Hearing this group sing and create music opened my eyes to other styles of music I may not always gravitate towards. Overall, Pentatonix is a very impressive group that never fails to grab my attention.