Pentatonix They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that. The founding members are:- Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease); Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese). Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on TH-cam, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings. Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma. While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition. They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his TH-cam videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing". Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours! They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on TH-cam), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building. But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on TH-cam, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live. Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers. But when their cove r of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label. They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys. Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry. Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group. If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently. After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre. Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/ Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work. Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win. Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET! They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star! Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album. 3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
I Run, Say Something, Evolution of Michael Jackson, The Wizard of Ahhhs, Havana, Cheerleader, Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, Can’t Hold Us, Thank You I could go on, but these are all mandatory!!😊
A little observation for you. The girl, Kirsten or Kirstie Maldonado, had an injury when they filmed this. I don't recall whether it was an ankle sprained or strained hammie or whatever it was. But notice that she remains in place throughout the video while the men slowly walk toward her until they form a linear spread to either side of her.
Welcome to the World of PTX, the greatest a cappella group to set foot on a stage. You will soon be deluged with reaction suggestions from their fans (Pentaholics), and each one will be mind-blowing. You might want to check out "Bohemian Rhapsody", 'Run to You", "The Prayer" and "Sound of Silence" for starters. Your usual fine reaction, btw.
@@silversagerae6353 before i say this i like home free and ptx obviously ptx being my favorite, both deserve all the success they have and more. With that being said i hate to break it to you, ptx clears home free in alot of things, vocal wise ptx are overall better in mine and a lot of peoples opinion and also the range each one of them have, ptx can cover so many different styles of music and make it sound incredible, to prove that home free have been on youtube since 2009, pentatonix have been on since 2011, with that being said pentatonix has 20x the amount of subscribers. Also ptx have 6 billion channel views home free has 656 million, you can enjoy both no problem you cna only enjoy one which is also completely fine ptx have originals that are completely different and covers to home free, so of course it isn't going to be for everyone cause music taste is different but it's clear that ptx have a pretty clear edge on it, not to be that guy but if you look at the ptx sing off finale after winning when they came back and done a song they were talking to home free about how they can improve that says a lot.
@adin very well stated. And I happen to not agree. I see each individual as being more talented and versatile in hf. However, I do agree they are preference and I can absolutely appreciate the talents of both. My entire point was that it is debatable so to state as an absolute one is clearly superior is simply inaccurate. I could easily break down my case but it wasn't my intent. You actually validated my point. "It's preference" so debatable. Thanks for playing and be well
@@silversagerae6353 no the sheer fact that you said "home free enters the chat" in the first place shows that you dont think its "preference", or you wouldn't be saying that to begin with on someone elses opinion. Good try though A for effort!
@adin listen, I was being nice but now you are just showing your ignorance. Read the original comment again... it clearly states an "absolute" that can be reasonably argued. Don't be "that guy". I fully respect those that prefer Ptx. And I prefer HF. But this commenter stated something that needed to be challenged. I will no longer respond. Again be well.
That guy is Mitch and WE LOVE him i watch these reactions to see the Mitch slap which is the shocked look people have when they first see and hear him you guys weren't shocked but great reaction 👍
Anything Pentatonix does is amazing. Amazing Grace cover will give you chills. 90’s dance medley is a trip down memory lane. Anything will surprise you
New sub and avid Pentaholic here to enjoy vicariously as you delve into the journey of discovery that all of us have taken. Of their 200+ videos on their main channel, as well as thier solo and side projects, there is not a dud in the bunch. The bass featured here is Avi Kaplan who left the group in 2017 after 6 years to pursue his own music and to take a break from the hectic and grueling schedule that PTX has. Just look through the lists that I am sure others will provide and go where you feel.
I am a member of the family of Pentaholix, I welcome you into our little corner of heaven. After 700 million views, this video just continues on delighting almost everyone who hears it. It’s ok BTW if a tear falls from time to time, we welcome it, it just shows that you’re human. I say this mostly because as you delve into the world of PTX you’ll find it hard not to get emotional. They sing with conviction and joy, and it can be difficult not to get swept up. Have a tissue handy. Pay attention to release dates as you go, that way you’ll get to know how they’ve changed and evolved. Subscribed for more.
There are a lot more views that aren't counted ie all their performances that are watched by viewers on the reaction channels. There were 20K views on this reaction alone
Welcome to the land of Pentaholics!! I’m sure you will be one soon enough. These guys are AMAZING!!! You should check out their covers of Sound of Silence, Imagine and Mad World. They have a huge songbook and a ton of originals and a whole host of Christmas songs too. Can’t wait to see you react to more of their work!!!❤❤❤❤
There isn't any genre of music, the Pentatonix CAN'T do! They are "THE" Acapella group! Their cover of IMAGINE really shows off their talents and sends a beautiful message too!
Sir, I congratulate you! Like me, just an ordinary guy who captured a real beauty of a woman, inside and out. We are both very lucky men! Your reaction video are well done too. Be well and happy, Duke
Even though they produce a Christmas almost every year, they have covered ALL genres with both covers and originals for the last 12 years.. have Subscribed (and liked) and hoping you will continue to explore all the genius of Pentatonix!!
Welcome from all the Pentoholics 👋 come fall down the rabbit hole with us! Some suggestions are their Daft Punk medley, Sound of Silence, Carol of the Bells, Royals, Can you feel the love tonight, white winter hymnal and so on and so on and so on. PTX are the best!!!!
Pentatonix is in a league of their own!! Y'all really must listen to "The Prayer", "Amazing Grace The Chains Are Gone", "Mary Did You Know" just to name a few. Their version of "The Prayer" is phenomenal! So glad y'all listened and enjoyed!
Enjoyed your reaction! It's impossible to go wrong with Pentatonix, so I recommend different options all the time. Today I'm going with their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, Say Something or Shallow, but every other recommendation is amazing as well! Looking forward to your PTX journey!
I love all of their music. Any cover they do isn’t a copy of the original. It’s an upgrade every single time. I agree with, please, The Prayer next. When I watch your reactions I automatically click the thumbs up because I know it’s going to be a fantastic experience. Thank you so much for sharing this.
There are many an argument whether Pentatonix, Home Free, or Voice Play are the BEST acapella group out there. I say "Yes" they are (note I didn't say which one 😁) Anything they do is great and as far as recommendations: Sound of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), Imagine. Great reaction and welcome to the "Mitch Slap" (your reaction when the little guy with the high voice that wowed you}.
Welcome to the long winding road of Pentatonix, you are in for the journey of your life 😊 Pentatonix never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented they are, and take their voices to newer levels, we have never heard before.....there is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 *Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift!*
Oh my gosh, you are in for a treat jumping into the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Daft Punk Medley, 90's dance Medley, Amazing Grace, The Prayer, Imagine, Sound Of Silence, just to request a few, LOL. Kirsty(the girl...rhymes with thirsty) Scott(The blond), Mitch is the high male vocal and people often get "Mitch slapped" by his vocal abilities. Kevin is the beatboxer and also does harmonies and vocals on occasion) Avi was the original bass member, but left on good terms and was replaced by Matt as bass, but they are both amazingly good. I saw them live for the first time for their Christmas tour in December 2022......UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. I am 64 and a new "Pentaholic" for a while now.
I will watch any video with the great Avi Kaplan in it. He is the second soloist in this video and a classically trained Basso Profundo He was with PTX for six years and is now a solo artist.
PTX started the Acapella craze...they have one of the best selling Christmas Albums (this song is from that album) of all time, and they are multiple Grammy winners....FUN FACT they are also good friends with HomeFree.
Actually the acapella craze was started by a group called "Straight No chaser". Ironically with a Christmas they're the group that did a very strange version of 12 Days of Christmas, that ends to the tune of Toto's Africa. B a video from a concert in 1998 was put on TH-cam in the early days of TH-cam, and quickly went viral.
@@ddraiss What other a capella groups followed Straight No Chaser into the mainstream from 1998 to 2011, when Pentatonix won The Sing-Off? I'm curious.
@@thechomiji First let's get the time line correct. TH-cam started in 2005, SnC video recorded in 1998, was uploaded and went viral in 2007. The Sing off started in 2009. You can't tell me SnC success wasn't the inspiration for the Sing Off.
@@ddraiss, thank you for the complete timeline. Yes, 2007 is a lot closer to 2011 (or 2009) than 1998. At this point my only question would be whether there were additional inputs to the creation of the show.
@@ddraiss (I'm going to show my age here) Think back on how long A Capella music has been around!!! SnC difinitely has a high place, but remember all the Barber Shop groups. 1940's groups like the Mel-Tones The Four Freshmen in the 50's. Manhattan Transfer is another huge contributor. Jerry Lawson was big back in the day. They were even on the first or second season of The Sing Off. Singers Unlimited in the 60's. Glad in the 70's. Take 6 in the 90's or 2000's. Eclipse, now called Eclipse 6 was the group that did the music for the opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in Utah in the 80's. They're still together producing A Capella music. In fact, go all the way back to Gregorian Chants. A Capella music was THE ORIGINAL TYPE OF MUSIC. Instruments came a long time after the singing. Yes, several groups are key in bringing it back to an acceptable form of music for those of us living today, but there were a lot of groups besides Straight No Chaser who had a hand in that.
Glad you found ptx and the acapella journey. I dont know if you can both have both ear headphones but most of the best acapella groups pan on each side of the headphones and it greatly enhances the experience listening
You should check them out preforming this song live on their Christmas Special. Also, give a listen to a couple originals of theirs called Love Again or Coffee in Bed. Enjoyed your reaction. This group is epic❣️
1st singer - Scott (Baritone) but covers bass when the person takes lead vocal). Scott, Kristen and Mitch knew each other in middle school and high school. 2nd singer - Avi (bass) has since left the group due to family issues. Avi was replaced by Matt (first video he is in is ‘Sound of Silence’). 3rd Kristen - (Soprano) only female; performed with Mitch and Scott in high school. 4th - Mitch (counter tenor) - people often are surprised at how high he can sing; he has a 6 octave range (A1 to B7). Last person - Kevin (beatboxer, tenor and cellist); Kevin and Avi were brought in to round out the group when they competed in the TV show “Sing Off” (which they won). Kevin was discovered online through his own TH-cam channel where he beatbox and plays his cello at the same time. Kevin did not sing at first, but with training from Avi, grew more confident in his voice, and started singing tenor. The group has three Grammys - ‘Daft Punk’, ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies’, and ‘Jolene‘ (with Dolly Parton). Their album “Evergreen” was nominated for best album. Just last month they got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Oh, do we have recommendations! Anything at all that Pentatonix has sung. There ya go, our best efforts. LOL Every time they put out a new song we consider that our new fave, but then we listen to the older ones and revive *those* to our faves. You can't win, everything is good. I particularly love "My Heart With You" just because that song was specifically written for five part harmony and really showcases what au capella is meant to be. And surely you've heard Queen do Bohemian Rhapsody. If not, go listen to it, then listen to Penatonix do a hard rock guitar-heavy piece with no instruments. You'll love it.
Listen to their Wizard of Ahhhs (the Wizard story done with modern music with Todrick Hall), Amazing Grace, Daft Punk medley and 90's Dance Medley/ You can listen to anything they do - always incredible. 5 amazing singers working seamlessly together. Also "The Prayer."
These guys are amazing. The 2nd singer is Avi & he has now left the group & was replaced with Matt. Scott is the tall blonde that started the song. The Kirstin & then the little guy with the amazing high voice is Mitch. When people are shocked by him, it's is called being 'Mitch slapped'. Kevin is the beat boxer/percussionist, although he also has the voice of an angel & sings sometimes. I like him on my fav by this group 'Mary did you know?'. Other favorites are 'Bohemian Rhapsody' & 'Sound of silence'. Check out one of their medleys. The do them by decades or by artists like Michael Jackson & they will blow your mind. To me they are the best A Capella group ever.
"Hallelujah" is a "Christmas" song ONLY in the sense that Pentatonix decided to put it on one of their Christmas albums. As is generally true with Pentatonix official videos, the audio was recorded in the studio and the video recorded elsewhere. Technically they're lip-synching in the video, except that the reality is that they also sang while making the video, so all movements are authentic and the timing is perfect. This was recorded in the Mojave Desert just outside of Barstow, California. I'm told that it was a hot August day, with temperatures of over 100° Fahrenheit, but because they wanted to put this on a Christmas album they had to wear winter clothing and pretend it was cold out - makes me sweat just thinking about it.
This is by far my favorite version of this oft-covered epic of a song. PTX is a flat-out phenomenon. "Radioactive," "The Prayer," "Jolene" (with Dolly Parton) and "90s Dance Medley" will give you a nice sampling of their vast, wonderful catalog.
Hi. Welcome to the amazing world of PTX. They are amazing every single time. Try their cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody “. or their first Grammy “ Daft Punk Medley”. Their talent never ceases to amaze. Penta means five and they took their name from pentatonic scale 5 equal parts of awesome. We who love them welcome you
They are incredible- 3 grammys, a star on hollywood blvd- I've seen them twice live in concert and they are even better live. welcome to the Pentaholics- keep heading down the rabbit hole... you won't be disappointed!
For a lot of their music, you will find it beneficial to have a full set of earpieces rather than sharing half each. It's also important to use something that has a good, ie low, bass responce as they can go lower than cheap earpieces can reproduce clearly.
I have heard Hallelujah is so many versions from the OG version of Leonard cohen, to Jeff buckley RIP to both of them and so many other inbetween BUT this is production wise, the absolute best i have ever heard......................... if i may drop a suggestion try out "Postmodern jukebox ft Morgan James version of " Dream on " or their version of Hoziers " Take me to church" both of these versions will knock your socks off, even if you arent wearing any
Thanks for reacting to Pentatonix. Try their Daft Punk Medley. If you think there is a lot going on with Hallelujah, Daft Punk will blow your mind. They have 11 years of awesome music.
Great reaction guys! Even though I prefer Home Free, there is no denying the talent this group has. It's amazing how easy it is to forget that this is acapella.
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole - and hallelujah is the classic entrance. From here I recommend: „Sound of Silence“, „Daft Punk Medley“, „90ies Dance medley“ „Amazing Grace“ and „Havanna“ (to get an idea of their variety)!
That was amazing. I love this song. Another singer to check out is Lucy Thomas from the UK. She was only 16 when she recorded this song. She has a beautiful voice 😇. Great reaction as always.
Pentatonix are best known for their Christmas albums. They have put out a holiday album every year for the last 10+ years, featuring creative arrangements of traditional carols, pop songs, and songs like this that are not overtly Christmasy but deal with religious topics or the joy of family and friends. But Pentatonix built their reputation by posting a capella covers of current pop hits on TH-cam. They have several EPs and albums of pop music covers from various decades, from Motown to K-pop, Elvis to EDM and a selection of pop diva covers. They have original songs on many albums, and two albums of all originals.
They’ve really developed over time. It seems like everything they do is great now. Check out their national anthem performance at the last NCAA football championship
PTX is the absolute Platinum standard of A Cappella. Everything they sing is an upgraded version of it's original or an original song itself. They are absolutely amazing.
Pentatonix and Home Free are the two best acapella groups ever! They are something else and it doesn’t really matter which song you choose to listen to from any of them, you’ll be pleasantly satisfied every time
Other essential PTX performances: Sound of Silence, Daft Punk Medley, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, Imagine, 90’s Dance Medley, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Little Drummer Boy, etc., etc…
Welcome to the rabbit hole of Pentatonix. If you haven't heard it yet, try the sounds of silence cover. If you would like another remarkable Acca pela group look up Home Free.
If you want more songs then the first and foremost you ought to listen to is their rendition of "The Prayer", another very good one is their rendition of "Mary did you know" and they've also made a wonderful 90's medley and a Daft Punk-medley, among a lot of other songs of course. If you want a tip on another very good artist I can recommend a man called Tommy Johansson, he's done a very impressive rendition of "You raise me up" - One octave higher than usual. He does a lot of covers, releases one every friday. He also has his own powermetal band called Majestica and is the lead guitarist of the Swedish powermetal band Sabaton. Well worth looking up.
Pentatonix should come with a warning label...addicting!!!! This was the first song I heard by them and it blew me away. THEN I heard Bohemian Rhapsody and well...that did me in...I am a full fledged Pentaholic!!! We call their covers "upgrades" and after a few more reactions you will understand why!! Their originals such as Sing, Love Again, Run To You, Be my Eyes, and Coffee In Bed...just to name a few...are just as amazing. Pentatonix comes with a huge, loyal fan base and will listen to any reaction we can find. Their label can be stingy when it comes to copyright so you may have to use a filter to prevent the video being blocked. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole!! Subscribed for more reactions!!
I'm a Pentaholic so i'm biased, but this is a great cover of this song. If you want to hear another that's on this level try Lucy Thomas. At 16 when she recorded this her voice was already timeless. A real senses treat. As far as PTX I don't think they have ever done a bad song. A real deep bunny burrow there to explore. Pick your favorite tune, hit play, and enjoy. Nice show, thank you. 🤠
I was also going to say "Get More Headphones / Ear buds!", but I see others already have. It's kind of like going to all the trouble of loading up a 4k 3-D movie, then watching it with one eye closed. You're missing half of the "experience".
Pentatonix is wonderful! You can’t go wrong with anything that they do, they have some fantastic originals and covers. Daft Punk won them a Grammy, $400, an IPad, and pure talent, completely different from Hallelujah ❤. Thank you for sharing this.
Hey guys! Welcome to PTX!! Thanks for reacting to Hallelujah! It is one of my favorites by them. Next you need to react to DAFT PUNK MEDLEY. You will be so blown away by their talent. They also won a Grammy for this one. It is so good. You forget there are no instruments and they make it so easy to do that. Not complaining but just making an observation...maybe you should each get your own pair of earbuds. A lot of their music pans from ear to ear and if y'all are sharing you won't hear it. And you must wear headphones 🎧 or earbuds while listening to them. It makes the bass sound much fuller and richer. Thanks again for your reaction! Awesome job! Sending you love from Texas!!!
Get ready for this thread to explode!!! The Pentaholics will overwhelm you quickly! They are an amazing "Band"and how they describe themselves. Their covers are considered "UpGrades", and the fans will bombard you with info and requests. They Rule the Christmas Season... and some "covers" are... you'll see. I'd recommend these covers, as long as you are familiar with the Originals. IMAGINE John Lennon Bohemian Rhapsody Queen So many more... Fair ⚠️! Enjoy you both! Thanks for all your hard work!
I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. I look forward to more of your Pentatonix reactions. They have hundreds of videos and songs - covers and original songs. Of course "Hallelujah" is not a Christmas song but it is on one of their Christmas albums. They tend to include non-Christmas songs on their Christmas albums because they love the songs. Most of us listen year-round anyway.
Christmas.... Oh Come All Ye Faithful 12 Days of Christmas Carol of the Bells Mary did you know Others... Amazing Grace The Prayer Can't you feel the love
This song is a good introduction to PTX. There are other very good a Capella groups out there (try Voctave) but I think that Pentatonix is the creme de la creme for versatility and unique approach. Please do more down the road. You will not regret it. ☮
I say that this is ONE of their Best. (IMO) Great Post.
Pentatonix
They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that.
The founding members are:-
Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease);
Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and
Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese).
Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on TH-cam, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings.
Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma.
While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition.
They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his TH-cam videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing".
Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours!
They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on TH-cam), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building.
But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records.
Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on TH-cam, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live.
Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers.
But when their cove r of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label.
They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys.
Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry.
Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group.
If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently.
After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre.
Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/
Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work.
Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place.
They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win.
Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET!
They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star!
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album.
3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
Excellent synopsis.
@Gary Leishman Read the WHOLE paragraph of #1 please. It already quotes the '90s Dance Medley as the exception used as an effect!
I Run, Say Something, Evolution of Michael Jackson, The Wizard of Ahhhs, Havana, Cheerleader, Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, Can’t Hold Us, Thank You
I could go on, but these are all mandatory!!😊
A little observation for you. The girl, Kirsten or Kirstie Maldonado, had an injury when they filmed this. I don't recall whether it was an ankle sprained or strained hammie or whatever it was. But notice that she remains in place throughout the video while the men slowly walk toward her until they form a linear spread to either side of her.
it is called "Mitch Slapped". Happens to all of us.
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Welcome to the World of PTX, the greatest a cappella group to set foot on a stage. You will soon be deluged with reaction suggestions from their fans (Pentaholics), and each one will be mind-blowing. You might want to check out "Bohemian Rhapsody", 'Run to You", "The Prayer" and "Sound of Silence" for starters. Your usual fine reaction, btw.
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@@silversagerae6353 before i say this i like home free and ptx obviously ptx being my favorite, both deserve all the success they have and more. With that being said i hate to break it to you, ptx clears home free in alot of things, vocal wise ptx are overall better in mine and a lot of peoples opinion and also the range each one of them have, ptx can cover so many different styles of music and make it sound incredible, to prove that home free have been on youtube since 2009, pentatonix have been on since 2011, with that being said pentatonix has 20x the amount of subscribers. Also ptx have 6 billion channel views home free has 656 million, you can enjoy both no problem you cna only enjoy one which is also completely fine ptx have originals that are completely different and covers to home free, so of course it isn't going to be for everyone cause music taste is different but it's clear that ptx have a pretty clear edge on it, not to be that guy but if you look at the ptx sing off finale after winning when they came back and done a song they were talking to home free about how they can improve that says a lot.
@adin very well stated. And I happen to not agree. I see each individual as being more talented and versatile in hf. However, I do agree they are preference and I can absolutely appreciate the talents of both. My entire point was that it is debatable so to state as an absolute one is clearly superior is simply inaccurate. I could easily break down my case but it wasn't my intent. You actually validated my point. "It's preference" so debatable. Thanks for playing and be well
@@silversagerae6353 no the sheer fact that you said "home free enters the chat" in the first place shows that you dont think its "preference", or you wouldn't be saying that to begin with on someone elses opinion. Good try though A for effort!
@adin listen, I was being nice but now you are just showing your ignorance. Read the original comment again... it clearly states an "absolute" that can be reasonably argued. Don't be "that guy". I fully respect those that prefer Ptx. And I prefer HF. But this commenter stated something that needed to be challenged. I will no longer respond. Again be well.
That guy is Mitch and WE LOVE him i watch these reactions to see the Mitch slap which is the shocked look people have when they first see and hear him you guys weren't shocked but great reaction 👍
Anything Pentatonix does is amazing. Amazing Grace cover will give you chills. 90’s dance medley is a trip down memory lane. Anything will surprise you
Daft Punk, Can't Hold Us, 90's Dance Medley, Blinding Lights. Everything Pentatonix does is pure ear candy!
All their Christmas albums are good too. Yes, they have more than one. Nice reaction.
New sub and avid Pentaholic here to enjoy vicariously as you delve into the journey of discovery that all of us have taken. Of their 200+ videos on their main channel, as well as thier solo and side projects, there is not a dud in the bunch. The bass featured here is Avi Kaplan who left the group in 2017 after 6 years to pursue his own music and to take a break from the hectic and grueling schedule that PTX has. Just look through the lists that I am sure others will provide and go where you feel.
You've got to check their Daft Punk medley......mindblowing!
I am a member of the family of Pentaholix, I welcome you into our little corner of heaven. After 700 million views, this video just continues on delighting almost everyone who hears it.
It’s ok BTW if a tear falls from time to time, we welcome it, it just shows that you’re human. I say this mostly because as you delve into the world of PTX you’ll find it hard not to get emotional. They sing with conviction and joy, and it can be difficult not to get swept up. Have a tissue handy. Pay attention to release dates as you go, that way you’ll get to know how they’ve changed and evolved. Subscribed for more.
There are a lot more views that aren't counted ie all their performances that are watched by viewers on the reaction channels. There were 20K views on this reaction alone
the PTX rabbit hole is o deep we will never see you again!!! so amazing!
HomeFree and Voiceplay are alos amazing
Welcome to the land of Pentaholics!! I’m sure you will be one soon enough. These guys are AMAZING!!! You should check out their covers of Sound of Silence, Imagine and Mad World. They have a huge songbook and a ton of originals and a whole host of Christmas songs too. Can’t wait to see you react to more of their work!!!❤❤❤❤
There isn't any genre of music, the Pentatonix CAN'T do! They are "THE" Acapella group! Their cover of IMAGINE really shows off their talents and sends a beautiful message too!
Sir, I congratulate you! Like me, just an ordinary guy who captured a real beauty of a woman, inside and out. We are both very lucky men! Your reaction video are well done too. Be well and happy, Duke
Powerful, so well done... what a delight to hear on this Easter Sunday
Even though they produce a Christmas almost every year, they have covered ALL genres with both covers and originals for the last 12 years.. have Subscribed (and liked) and hoping you will continue to explore all the genius of Pentatonix!!
Welcome!
Oh you are about to be flooded! Bring on the Pentatonix rabbit hole!! 🙌🏼
So perfect!
Their Sound of Silence is also amazing
Welcome from all the Pentoholics 👋 come fall down the rabbit hole with us! Some suggestions are their Daft Punk medley, Sound of Silence, Carol of the Bells, Royals, Can you feel the love tonight, white winter hymnal and so on and so on and so on. PTX are the best!!!!
Pentatonix is in a league of their own!! Y'all really must listen to "The Prayer", "Amazing Grace The Chains Are Gone", "Mary Did You Know" just to name a few. Their version of "The Prayer" is phenomenal! So glad y'all listened and enjoyed!
If no one has told you, you’re missing the full experience sharing earbuds. You need them in both ears.
Love this group and can listen to them all the time and i love this song!!!
Enjoyed your reaction! It's impossible to go wrong with Pentatonix, so I recommend different options all the time. Today I'm going with their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, Say Something or Shallow, but every other recommendation is amazing as well! Looking forward to your PTX journey!
Thanks for joining us! We'll add the suggestions to the list!
I love their Shallow cover!
I love all of their music. Any cover they do isn’t a copy of the original. It’s an upgrade every single time. I agree with, please, The Prayer next.
When I watch your reactions I automatically click the thumbs up because I know it’s going to be a fantastic experience. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thanks Tim! We appreciate you!
I have to give credit where credit is due.
Pick any song from them and it's amazing! Oh Come All Ye Faithful is still one of my favorite surprises ❤ 😊
mine too
Listen to Bohemian Rhapsody, The Prayer, Daft Punk, evolution of Michael Jackson etc. had to subscribe PTX are amazing
There are many an argument whether Pentatonix, Home Free, or Voice Play are the BEST acapella group out there. I say "Yes" they are (note I didn't say which one 😁) Anything they do is great and as far as recommendations: Sound of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), Imagine. Great reaction and welcome to the "Mitch Slap" (your reaction when the little guy with the high voice that wowed you}.
Welcome to the long winding road of Pentatonix, you are in for the journey of your life 😊 Pentatonix never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented they are, and take their voices to newer levels, we have never heard before.....there is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 *Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift!*
Oh my gosh, you are in for a treat jumping into the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Daft Punk Medley, 90's dance Medley, Amazing Grace, The Prayer, Imagine, Sound Of Silence, just to request a few, LOL. Kirsty(the girl...rhymes with thirsty) Scott(The blond), Mitch is the high male vocal and people often get "Mitch slapped" by his vocal abilities. Kevin is the beatboxer and also does harmonies and vocals on occasion) Avi was the original bass member, but left on good terms and was replaced by Matt as bass, but they are both amazingly good. I saw them live for the first time for their Christmas tour in December 2022......UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. I am 64 and a new "Pentaholic" for a while now.
PENTATONIX sounds of silence, 90's Dance Medley, Daft Punk
Great reaction guys! Please listen to their cover of “The Prayer”. If you thought this was good, “The Prayer” will knock your socks off.
I will watch any video with the great Avi Kaplan in it.
He is the second soloist in this video and a classically trained Basso Profundo
He was with PTX for six years and is now a solo artist.
Yes please - more Pentatonix!!
I believe you two got what is called "Mitch-slapped" with Mitch's voice.
They are all very good singers individually, but together is perfect.
PTX started the Acapella craze...they have one of the best selling Christmas Albums (this song is from that album) of all time, and they are multiple Grammy winners....FUN FACT they are also good friends with HomeFree.
Actually the acapella craze was started by a group called "Straight No chaser". Ironically with a Christmas they're the group that did a very strange version of 12 Days of Christmas, that ends to the tune of Toto's Africa. B a video from a concert in 1998 was put on TH-cam in the early days of TH-cam, and quickly went viral.
@@ddraiss What other a capella groups followed Straight No Chaser into the mainstream from 1998 to 2011, when Pentatonix won The Sing-Off? I'm curious.
@@thechomiji First let's get the time line correct. TH-cam started in 2005, SnC video recorded in 1998, was uploaded and went viral in 2007. The Sing off started in 2009. You can't tell me SnC success wasn't the inspiration for the Sing Off.
@@ddraiss, thank you for the complete timeline. Yes, 2007 is a lot closer to 2011 (or 2009) than 1998. At this point my only question would be whether there were additional inputs to the creation of the show.
@@ddraiss (I'm going to show my age here) Think back on how long A Capella music has been around!!! SnC difinitely has a high place, but remember all the Barber Shop groups. 1940's groups like the Mel-Tones The Four Freshmen in the 50's. Manhattan Transfer is another huge contributor. Jerry Lawson was big back in the day. They were even on the first or second season of The Sing Off. Singers Unlimited in the 60's. Glad in the 70's. Take 6 in the 90's or 2000's. Eclipse, now called Eclipse 6 was the group that did the music for the opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in Utah in the 80's. They're still together producing A Capella music. In fact, go all the way back to Gregorian Chants. A Capella music was THE ORIGINAL TYPE OF MUSIC. Instruments came a long time after the singing. Yes, several groups are key in bringing it back to an acceptable form of music for those of us living today, but there were a lot of groups besides Straight No Chaser who had a hand in that.
4:53 mmmmm sweet jesus…. that mitch slap! 🥰🥰🥰
Glad you found ptx and the acapella journey. I dont know if you can both have both ear headphones but most of the best acapella groups pan on each side of the headphones and it greatly enhances the experience listening
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Anything and everything pentatonix. Lol
You should check them out preforming this song live on their Christmas Special. Also, give a listen to a couple originals of theirs called Love Again or Coffee in Bed. Enjoyed your reaction. This group is epic❣️
Cool, thanks!
It was the most spiritual I have heard. You feel like you are being lifted up
The Prayer & Amazing Grace
1st singer - Scott (Baritone) but covers bass when the person takes lead vocal). Scott, Kristen and Mitch knew each other in middle school and high school. 2nd singer - Avi (bass) has since left the group due to family issues. Avi was replaced by Matt (first video he is in is ‘Sound of Silence’). 3rd Kristen - (Soprano) only female; performed with Mitch and Scott in high school. 4th - Mitch (counter tenor) - people often are surprised at how high he can sing; he has a 6 octave range (A1 to B7). Last person - Kevin (beatboxer, tenor and cellist); Kevin and Avi were brought in to round out the group when they competed in the TV show “Sing Off” (which they won). Kevin was discovered online through his own TH-cam channel where he beatbox and plays his cello at the same time. Kevin did not sing at first, but with training from Avi, grew more confident in his voice, and started singing tenor. The group has three Grammys - ‘Daft Punk’, ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies’, and ‘Jolene‘ (with Dolly Parton). Their album “Evergreen” was nominated for best album. Just last month they got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Oh, do we have recommendations! Anything at all that Pentatonix has sung. There ya go, our best efforts. LOL Every time they put out a new song we consider that our new fave, but then we listen to the older ones and revive *those* to our faves. You can't win, everything is good. I particularly love "My Heart With You" just because that song was specifically written for five part harmony and really showcases what au capella is meant to be. And surely you've heard Queen do Bohemian Rhapsody. If not, go listen to it, then listen to Penatonix do a hard rock guitar-heavy piece with no instruments. You'll love it.
Listen to their Wizard of Ahhhs (the Wizard story done with modern music with Todrick Hall), Amazing Grace, Daft Punk medley and 90's Dance Medley/ You can listen to anything they do - always incredible. 5 amazing singers working seamlessly together. Also "The Prayer."
Love seeing you get Mitch-slapped at the end. It’s a rite of passage.
These guys are amazing. The 2nd singer is Avi & he has now left the group & was replaced with Matt. Scott is the tall blonde that started the song. The Kirstin & then the little guy with the amazing high voice is Mitch. When people are shocked by him, it's is called being 'Mitch slapped'. Kevin is the beat boxer/percussionist, although he also has the voice of an angel & sings sometimes. I like him on my fav by this group 'Mary did you know?'. Other favorites are 'Bohemian Rhapsody' & 'Sound of silence'. Check out one of their medleys. The do them by decades or by artists like Michael Jackson & they will blow your mind. To me they are the best A Capella group ever.
Mary did you know is my favorite song of theirs. They are all amazing.
Fantastic group, they do some unbelievable songs. Good reaction.
"Hallelujah" is a "Christmas" song ONLY in the sense that Pentatonix decided to put it on one of their Christmas albums.
As is generally true with Pentatonix official videos, the audio was recorded in the studio and the video recorded elsewhere. Technically they're lip-synching in the video, except that the reality is that they also sang while making the video, so all movements are authentic and the timing is perfect.
This was recorded in the Mojave Desert just outside of Barstow, California. I'm told that it was a hot August day, with temperatures of over 100° Fahrenheit, but because they wanted to put this on a Christmas album they had to wear winter clothing and pretend it was cold out - makes me sweat just thinking about it.
Great Reaction -- Keep PTX coming!!
This is by far my favorite version of this oft-covered epic of a song. PTX is a flat-out phenomenon. "Radioactive," "The Prayer," "Jolene" (with Dolly Parton) and "90s Dance Medley" will give you a nice sampling of their vast, wonderful catalog.
Welcome to the amazing world of Pentatonix ❤️
Hi. Welcome to the amazing world of PTX. They are amazing every single time. Try their cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody “. or their first Grammy “ Daft Punk Medley”. Their talent never ceases to amaze. Penta means five and they took their name from pentatonic scale
5 equal parts of awesome. We who love them welcome you
They are incredible- 3 grammys, a star on hollywood blvd- I've seen them twice live in concert and they are even better live. welcome to the Pentaholics- keep heading down the rabbit hole... you won't be disappointed!
For a lot of their music, you will find it beneficial to have a full set of earpieces rather than sharing half each. It's also important to use something that has a good, ie low, bass responce as they can go lower than cheap earpieces can reproduce clearly.
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These guys are fantastic. Every one of them has amazing talent.
I have heard Hallelujah is so many versions from the OG version of Leonard cohen, to Jeff buckley RIP to both of them and so many other inbetween BUT this is production wise, the absolute best i have ever heard......................... if i may drop a suggestion try out "Postmodern jukebox ft Morgan James version of " Dream on " or their version of Hoziers " Take me to church" both of these versions will knock your socks off, even if you arent wearing any
One of their earliest videos…they only get better.
Thanks for reacting to Pentatonix. Try their Daft Punk Medley. If you think there is a lot going on with Hallelujah, Daft Punk will blow your mind. They have 11 years of awesome music.
"Mary Did You Know" is beautiful
Subscribed for more Pentatonix. Recommend their version of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Great reaction guys! Even though I prefer Home Free, there is no denying the talent this group has. It's amazing how easy it is to forget that this is acapella.
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole - and hallelujah is the classic entrance. From here I recommend: „Sound of Silence“, „Daft Punk Medley“, „90ies Dance medley“ „Amazing Grace“ and „Havanna“ (to get an idea of their variety)!
That was amazing. I love this song. Another singer to check out is Lucy Thomas from the UK. She was only 16 when she recorded this song. She has a beautiful voice 😇. Great reaction as always.
Pentatonix are best known for their Christmas albums. They have put out a holiday album every year for the last 10+ years, featuring creative arrangements of traditional carols, pop songs, and songs like this that are not overtly Christmasy but deal with religious topics or the joy of family and friends. But Pentatonix built their reputation by posting a capella covers of current pop hits on TH-cam. They have several EPs and albums of pop music covers from various decades, from Motown to K-pop, Elvis to EDM and a selection of pop diva covers. They have original songs on many albums, and two albums of all originals.
They’ve really developed over time. It seems like everything they do is great now. Check out their national anthem performance at the last NCAA football championship
Pentatonix Come All Ye Faithful is amazing
PTX is the absolute Platinum standard of A Cappella. Everything they sing is an upgraded version of it's original or an original song itself. They are absolutely amazing.
Welcome to the world of PTX, next up, their first Grammy Win, "Daft Punk", they will blow your mind.
Please react to Pentatonix The Prayer. It’s so beautiful
Next upgrade to react to Sound of Silence. These 5 musical aliens are true masters of their craft. Enjoy the PTX journey.
Pentatonix and Home Free are the two best acapella groups ever! They are something else and it doesn’t really matter which song you choose to listen to from any of them, you’ll be pleasantly satisfied every time
Definitely check out Bohemian Rhapsody by Pentatonix (PTX)! They don't use instruments, and they're so clever about the guitar solos, etc!
Also their Bohemian Rhapsody is outstanding. That second singer was their bass.
Congrats on your first Mitch slap. Any thing from Pentatonix is gold. Keep them coming please.
Other essential PTX performances: Sound of Silence, Daft Punk Medley, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, Imagine, 90’s Dance Medley, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Little Drummer Boy, etc., etc…
Welcome to the rabbit hole of Pentatonix. If you haven't heard it yet, try the sounds of silence cover. If you would like another remarkable Acca pela group look up Home Free.
If you want more songs then the first and foremost you ought to listen to is their rendition of "The Prayer", another very good one is their rendition of "Mary did you know" and they've also made a wonderful 90's medley and a Daft Punk-medley, among a lot of other songs of course.
If you want a tip on another very good artist I can recommend a man called Tommy Johansson, he's done a very impressive rendition of "You raise me up" - One octave higher than usual. He does a lot of covers, releases one every friday. He also has his own powermetal band called Majestica and is the lead guitarist of the Swedish powermetal band Sabaton. Well worth looking up.
Pentatonix should come with a warning label...addicting!!!! This was the first song I heard by them and it blew me away. THEN I heard Bohemian Rhapsody and well...that did me in...I am a full fledged Pentaholic!!! We call their covers "upgrades" and after a few more reactions you will understand why!! Their originals such as Sing, Love Again, Run To You, Be my Eyes, and Coffee In Bed...just to name a few...are just as amazing. Pentatonix comes with a huge, loyal fan base and will listen to any reaction we can find. Their label can be stingy when it comes to copyright so you may have to use a filter to prevent the video being blocked. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole!! Subscribed for more reactions!!
Song brings tears to my eyes every time. You'd probably love K.D. Lang's version of it. POWERHOUSE vocal.
I love new Pentatonix reactors! I just subbed in hopes of more PTX reactions! 💖
I'm a Pentaholic so i'm biased, but this is a great cover of this song. If you want to hear another that's on this level try Lucy Thomas. At 16 when she recorded this her voice was already timeless. A real senses treat. As far as PTX I don't think they have ever done a bad song. A real deep bunny burrow there to explore. Pick your favorite tune, hit play, and enjoy. Nice show, thank you. 🤠
I was just going to suggest Lucy too.
I was also going to say "Get More Headphones / Ear buds!", but I see others already have. It's kind of like going to all the trouble of loading up a 4k 3-D movie, then watching it with one eye closed. You're missing half of the "experience".
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They are fantastic
SHES RIGHT it got stronger! the best rendition of this timeless classic I have ever heard
Pentatonix is wonderful! You can’t go wrong with anything that they do, they have some fantastic originals and covers. Daft Punk won them a Grammy, $400, an IPad, and pure talent, completely different from Hallelujah ❤. Thank you for sharing this.
Hey guys! Welcome to PTX!! Thanks for reacting to Hallelujah! It is one of my favorites by them.
Next you need to react to DAFT PUNK MEDLEY. You will be so blown away by their talent. They also won a Grammy for this one. It is so good. You forget there are no instruments and they make it so easy to do that.
Not complaining but just making an observation...maybe you should each get your own pair of earbuds. A lot of their music pans from ear to ear and if y'all are sharing you won't hear it. And you must wear headphones 🎧 or earbuds while listening to them. It makes the bass sound much fuller and richer.
Thanks again for your reaction! Awesome job!
Sending you love from Texas!!!
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Get ready for this thread to explode!!! The Pentaholics will overwhelm you quickly!
They are an amazing "Band"and how they describe themselves.
Their covers are considered "UpGrades", and the fans will bombard you with info and requests.
They Rule the Christmas Season... and some "covers" are... you'll see.
I'd recommend these covers, as long as you are familiar with the Originals.
IMAGINE John Lennon
Bohemian Rhapsody Queen
So many more...
Fair ⚠️!
Enjoy you both! Thanks for all your hard work!
I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. I look forward to more of your Pentatonix reactions. They have hundreds of videos and songs - covers and original songs. Of course "Hallelujah" is not a Christmas song but it is on one of their Christmas albums. They tend to include non-Christmas songs on their Christmas albums because they love the songs. Most of us listen year-round anyway.
...and more please, AND...Home Free, Voiceplay, Dimash etc... Hey, I'm greedy! :)
You all are good and natural reactors. I subscribed! And these folks do a Christmas album every year.
Awesome thank you!
You both look great!I'm a little jealous 😄 Love from Germany ❤
Christmas....
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
12 Days of Christmas
Carol of the Bells
Mary did you know
Others...
Amazing Grace
The Prayer
Can't you feel the love
This song is a good introduction to PTX. There are other very good a Capella groups out there (try Voctave) but I think that Pentatonix is the creme de la creme for versatility and unique approach. Please do more down the road. You will not regret it. ☮