In a night filled with chills, harmonies, and heartfelt tributes, Pentatonix brought down the house with their stunning live-stream performance of “Shallow” at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in 2022 — a powerful nod to the original Oscar-winning ballad by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
Originally featured in the 2018 film A Star Is Born, “Shallow” became a cultural phenomenon — a raw, emotional duet that captured both vulnerability and power, performed live by Gaga and Cooper at the Oscars in one of the most talked-about performances of the decade.
But in 2022, Pentatonix — the Grammy-winning a cappella group known for transforming pop hits into vocal masterpieces — took the torch and reimagined the song with their signature blend of layered harmonies, vocal textures, and breathtaking precision.
As they took the Hollywood Bowl stage, the group created a moment of shared emotion, streaming the performance live to fans around the world. With Scott Hoying and Kirstin Maldonado taking lead on the vocals, their chemistry echoed that of the original, while still offering a uniquely Pentatonix take — dramatic, dynamic, and soul-piercing.
“This is for all the dreamers out there,” Scott said before the first note — a quiet nod to the song’s themes of longing, fear, and stepping into the unknown.
The performance climaxed in a soaring final chorus, complete with the kind of tight vocal blend only Pentatonix can deliver, while the Hollywood Bowl — and fans watching across the globe — lit up in applause and emotion.
While Gaga and Cooper’s “Shallow” remains an untouchable staple in pop culture, Pentatonix’s version serves not as a replacement but a reverent reinterpretation — one that honors the song’s emotional gravity while exploring new sonic dimensions.
From Oscars stage to Hollywood Bowl livestream, “Shallow” continues to echo through time — a song about taking risks, baring your soul, and finding your voice. And Pentatonix? They’ve found theirs — and then some.
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