The first step in dealing with an addiction,is admitting that you have an addiction. Say it with me. I am a Pentaholic. Welcome to the club. Enjoy your journey.
@@mrelixertv you’ve probably been told already that this is the first of their 3 Grammys - it’s easily the best and the most deserved. I have a feeling that your next ‘10’ will also go to PTX. I can think of a handful that, whilst covers, are JUST. SO. GOOD! My favourite ear candy of theirs: Come Along; Gold (cover by Kiiara not Spandou Ballet); Sound Of Silence; New Moves x Are You That Somebody; Let’s Get It On & Dog Days Are Over (from the Sing Off competition which jump started their career); Aha… That’s not all of it - their Christmas Album songs have a ton more: Mary Did You Know?; Seasons Of Love; Amazing Grace… I’m looking forward to seeing you react to the whole PTX repertoire - you won’t be able to help yourself, because there sound is not just the sounds they make - it’s how they Upgrade each song that they cover!!! They are seriously talented!
Once exposed to PTX, there is no vaccine to help you. You are correct. They are from another planet. No one like them on earth, not even close. It's more than just harmony. Lots of groups can do that. It's the total package that takes them to another level. It was the bass singer that left, but the new guy is just as good in his own way. You just had a life altering moment if this is the first you have heard of them. Every thing they touch is unique in it's own way. Most if not all of their covers are better than the original in many ways. 10 out of 10 indeed! Welcome to the club! And by the way, they can do it live.
They're so good they don't even need someone to hold their beer. They could hold two and balance one on their heads and still be better than any other group there is.
Pentatonix, a band without instruments, won their second Grammy for Dance Of the Sugar Plum Fairy, a song without words. Also, I still recommend Come Along which shows each of their abilities with some great beatboxing.
I just watched your first reaction to PTX a few min ago and was thinking *Daft Punk might just break him*. Then I go to your page and BOOM here it is . You are awesome! Welcome to the Family!
@@mrelixertv Oh be prepared for a massive increase in Subs because Pentaholics don't mess around. We LOVE watching new ones being born. Can't wait for your first Mitch Slap .*Mitch is the one with the mustache in your last vid* . You will know what I mean when it happens.
Mitch, Scott and Kristin are from Arlington Texas. They grew up together. Kevin is from Kentucky. Avi is from Visalia California. Matt is from La Plata Maryland
I will second the suggestion for their original Love Again. It's EDM style and another you will want to download and save for gigs. Loving watching you discover this band - your excitement is infectious!
Yes Love Again will drive him nuts. Another benefit is that it's a PTX original and shows they aren't just a one-trick pony! (Texas talk, you know, for the Trio.)
This was, indeed, their first Grammy. For the arrangement. As the first commenter said, Kevin - the Beatboxer - has been there since the beginning. It's the bassist who changed. This was their original bassist, the "new" bassist was Matt from the first video you watched. Mitch, Scott and Kirstin, the three vocalists, grew up together in musical theater and choir in Arlington, TX. They were making their own arrangements and singing as "The Trio" in high school. In 2011 they decided to try for the TV show The Sing-Off and for that they needed 5 members so they found Avi and Kevin. The five of them got together in person for the first time the day before the audition... the rest is history. The Trio were 19 (Mitch skipped his high school graduation), Kevin was 22 and Avi was 21. One song that doesn't ever get requests that I think you'd enjoy is their cover of Jack U and Justin Beiber's Where Are U Now. They got their harmonies so tight at the beginning they sound like the vocoder used in the original. And another that they did amazing things with is Kiiara's Gold. Where the original chorus isn't sung live, but instead sampled vocals played by Kiiara's DJ, Mitch does the effect entirely himself with his insane vocal control - and the official video is sung live. I also stand by my original suggestion of their original "EDM" Love Again. The video was done about the same timeperiod as Daft Punk and there are a lot of similarities in the way they approached it. But they wrote and composed it, themselves, and it's pretty epic.
Daftpunk was done in 2013 and their original Love Again written by Avi and Kevin not until late 2014. You know their "old" bassist. Don't worry though PTX actually has edited out any pictures of Avi singing with them in this their first grammy for their ad for acappella classes. They are erasing him entirely. Pretty petty I think.
@@nikkibanning176 yes pretty "mean girl" it's really noticeable in the Daftpunk video but he's also gone from Royals and Problem. Could have used other videos that Matt is in but no they made it very clear in their "how to" acappella class advertisement.
@Nikki and @Gail Another Day 1 Pentaholic here... I hope that's not the case... let's not jump to conclusion that that was Pentatonix's decision; it might have been due to legal considerations/contracts, or a request of Avi/Avi's label. (Let's be real: Music Business is 10% music and 90% business.) I honestly can't picture there being animosity amongst any of the members (past & present) to that level...
Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang together as The Trio in high school. They picked up Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi (original bass) to form Pentatonix in 2011. Matt replaced Avi in 2017. They named themselves Pentatonix after the Pentatonic Scale and there are 5 (Penta) band members. They all have Theater or formal training. Kirstin was on Broadway for a bit in Kinky Boots.
No Kevin is an original member. The guy with the deep voice and beard is Avi. He left on ambicle terms and was replaced by Matt who was in the 90's Dance Medley. Great reaction 👍
Avi-the bass singer often added with the beat boxing. He left the group amicably due to family issues. He was replaced by Matt Sallee, another amazing bass singer. Kevin, the beat boxer is an original member of the group.
Avi also added amazing over tones in some songs. I love when reactors hear that for the 1st time! They all say the same thing with "that" look on their faces - "Wait! What IS that sound? Is Kevin doing that? What IS that?!? 😲"
There is a video that is a private live version taken on a phone of this. Doesnt have the theatrics or the clarity but shows that there is no external effects and the transitions are seamless. Just in case one was wondering if they can duplicate it live.
I suggest you follow this up with Love Again, a PTX original, released immediately after Daft Punk. It also has an EDM vibe. And after that, their cover of Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Lewis) will WOW you yet again.
Love Again was released a year later but does use the same video setup. It is an original written by Avi and Kevin who were roommates for a few years starting out.
You will love their original called Love Again! Kevin, vocal percussion, is an original member. Avi, bearded guy who does the bass sounds, left the group in 2017. :( Family needed him, schedule was crazy. He has a solo career now. We love our Avi! Matt replaced him. He was in the 90's Dance Medley that I believe you reacted to. Thank you for appreciating PTX as much as we do!
Thank you for reacting to this fun medley of 7 Daft Punk songs. I'm very happy that you liked the medley so much. This is the original lineup of members. Avi, the original bass, left in 2017. Matt started as bass late 2017. There has been no other member change in their 10-year history. They are awesome. Suggestions: "The Sound Of Silence", and "Hallelujah"
Hi. My name is Victor. And I'm a PENTAHOLIC. Some PTX history: The member who left is Avi (the gent with the beard.) The increasing demands from the bands' success was impacting his well-being. Mitch (dark hair) and Kirsten have known each other since the were 8 years old. They started singing with Scott (white hair) when they went to high school together. The three were introduced to Avi by a mutual friend. They invited Kevin to join after they saw him CelloBoxing on TH-cam. They recorded this at Avi's apartment. The audio in his closet. The video in his kitchen. Check out their "Kiss From a Rose" to hear Matt (Avi's replacement,) and to see Kevin flexing his Cello and vocal chops.
Most people do not seem to understand that "talent" is not mostly some kind of gift. Talent is mostly something that people have to make. Think of the MANY hours that each member of Pentatonix must have worked to raise the band's talent to an otherworldly level.
Here's a list of some great ones by PTX. " Evolution of Rhianna " " Evolution of Michael Jackson " " Imagine " " Hallelujah " " Mad World " " Bohemian Rhapsody " " Can You Feel the Love Tonight " " Royals " " Can't Hold Us " " New Rules/ Are You That Somebody " " Shallow " Many more, I just can't think right now. 🙃
If you were impressed by their Daft Punk medley, then you will be blown away with their stunning cover of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Another fantastic recommendation is La La Latch, and their upgrade of Gold by Kiiara. If you haven’t heard her original version of Gold please listen to it ( but don’t react to it) because Pentatonix does what she does with layered tracks live. It’s truly impressive!
If I recall correctly, their 90s medley was your first reaction. Matt had already replaced Avi by this time. Matt wore a red blazer in some of visuals for 90s medley. In this video, you are seeing the original five. Avi, the bearded one, is the bass. He left the group amicably. Matt replaced him as base.
Beatboxer is Kevin, he has been with group since the beginning. Matt Salle took bass roll over in 2017 for Avi (guy with beard.) when Avi had to care for family. Avi is the only change in the groups history all others are still there. "Love Again" an early original is crazy. Kevin the beatboxer makes some insane sounds. i would have thought they were computerized until I saw him do it live...dude is so gifted. Also...Try "Imagine" Kevin sings in that one!
The bass (corn rows) Avi Kaplan was in the group until 2017, left for personal reasons, amicably. He was replace by Matt Sallee at that time. No other changes have been made to the group. Mitch and Kirsten change their looks all the time, but still same group other than that one change. They won their first grammy for this in 2015. They have also won grammys in 2016 and 2017 for Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene with Dolly Parton. The other members are the beatboxer, Kevin, he also plays cello in a handful of songs WHILE beatboxing. The tenor with dark hair is Mitch and the tallest member is Scott who also does bass while Avi/Matt has a singing part. He has a huge range.
@@gingerjohnson1095 I did. I mentioned her but forgot to say her part. LOL i kept adding to it and finally just had to stop and then forgot that. Thank you
You're going to have to jump down that rabbit hole on them. You will not be disappointed. I think their very first original song "Love Again" will blow your mind. It's in the same spirit of this one. Edm. When Kevin dropped that bass.....OMG! I lost my freakin' mind! I went in hard with that assdrop. I was like..."What?! I gotta run that back and hear it again." No lie...he sounded like an actual edm bass drop from the turntables. I was shook. And Mitch.....he's on 10 with his vocal range going up there.
Love your energy and enthusiasm! You are going to have so much fun discovering all their songs! Amazing Grace, Sounds of Silence, Can't Hold us, Hallelujah are some of my favorites! Great reaction, so fun and upbeat!
Thank you for reacting to this Grammy winning group. I really enjoyed your reaction because you put some humor into it. I chuckled more than once and I needed that today. I think you will like their mash up of New Rules X Are You That Somebody. Matt, their current bass, does a stellar job along with their vocal percussionist Kevin. Keep the PTX coming!
Kevin is the original Beatboxer and he plays the Cello while doing it. Scott was lucky to get Kevin and convince him to join PTX in 2011. Scott helped cover the airfare to get Kevin to LA for the TV show "the sing-off" which they won. Kevin is a BEAST as a person and not just Beatboxing because he graduated from Yale and considering pre-med before his life changed after joining the group. PTX just had their 10th anniversary in June but the original three have been singing for almost 20 years (the reason they blend so well) Scott and Mitch met when they were 10 years old and Mitch had met Kirstin when he was 8. They all did Community Arts Theater from Arlington, Texas. Kevin was from Kentucky though both parents are doctors in Maryland. Kevin sets the tone and he has perfect pitch so everyone tunes to him.
Ok welcome to PTX. Grammy committee had to create a category for pentatonix. Grammy awards Daft Punk, dance of the sugar plum fairy, Jolene with Dolly Parton Original songs Sing, love again, run to you, coffee in bed and thank you My personal favorites Can’t hold us, bohemian rhapsody, wizard of ahhhhs, imagine, hallelujah, Mary did you know, radioactive and there evolution series. Loved your reactions thank you
Yup, scratching themselves! They first did that in the 2011 television competition The Sing-Off, during their cover of Video Killed the Radio Star (you can find that online). Their medleys and mashups are always stellar. Try any of their "Evolution" videos. They do use a little reverb and so on for the videos, but you can find some great live performances as well, to see what they sound like live.
Pentaholics will rarely complain about you pausing and going back, plus the copyright people will not come after you as much the more you pause. One more thing, I REALLY HOPE YOU DO IT NEXT PLEASE, you might want to add to your DJ set is their 90s dance medley. You will be just as stunned with that one. They did it this year and it's amazing!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Scott, Kirstie and Mitch are from Texas. And Kevin (beatboxer) is originally from Kentucky. Avi (the original bass) is from California and Matt (new bass) is from Maryland. Kevin's father is from Nigeria and Kristin's father's family is Mexican (largely first nations I believe). Lots of different musical and cultural backgrounds to make their music interesting.
In case you don't know you probably were already told but this song is fn crazy good it is the first song they got a Grammy for and check this out they recorded this in a bedroom closet and then FILMED IT IN A KITCHEN!!! 😱🤯✌❤
You probably already know. But this was not long after they won the sing off. They won $200 thousand and a recording contract. They moved to LA and the company dropped them. They took the money and started making youtube videos. This was recorded in a closet and filmed in a kitchen. They won a Grammy for it. So there record company. In your face. The combined net worth of pentatonix is now $80 million. Shows what massive talent and determination can get you. Hope and Joy
Yeah... they are always an earful. That’s why it’s never boring to listen to each song, well at least a hundred times. There is so much to hear. Great reaction. Glad you enjoy them as much as I do. 🤗
Hahah love how into this you are! to answer your questions the member who got left and got replaced was Avi who you see in this video doing bass the new bass member who you saw in the previous reaction video was Matt. Our boy Kevin (with the glasses)is the human 808 and he has been with the group since the start. Hahah and yes they are other worldly .. but they say they’re from Texas, I’m still convinced they are just aliens wearing human skins. And yes they’ve won a few Grammys’ one was for this song. Trust me you’ll soon be showin up to pentaholics anonymous talkin bout your addiction like the rest of us!
I'm literally excited to react to more of there songs and I truly love how I learn so much from everyone thank you so much for the knowledge drop and information i want to learn as much as i can about this group for my future reactions and every hype so is going straight into my serato DJ library to play at parties ...ALSO DJ mix coming soon to the channel 💪🏾💪🏾🤗🔥
Hello, Great Reaction. Try “Come along “and “Bohemian Rhapsody “ and they covered. Kesha’s “Gold. “. You will be amazed by all three songs. PTX never disappoints.
One suggestion: place your headphones on BOTH ears. Otherwise you will miss out on some of the effects, like panning from one dude to the other, or the full richness of the bass lines. Well worth it!!
If you want original music from PTX check out Sing, Love Again, Can't Sleep Love, Water, Cracked. Some of my choices for covers are Hallelujah (video and live) Can't Hold Us, Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Say Something, No, Problem, Aha. They won 2 other Grammy Awards Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene. And their Christmas music is legendary! Enjoy the trip can't wait to enjoy it with you.
Amazing! Next up: Love Again. It’s another dancefest and an original song of theirs. As a DJ, you’ll love that too! You can’t really choose a ‘bad’ PTX song, in all honesty, but their “evolution of” videos are a great way to see them doing it all live, and in one take. Avi (bearded bass) is the member who left, he and Kevin (beatboxer) were an amazing duo and bounced off each other. Matt replaced Avi and does a very good job in his place.
Love how much u appreciate the technique of PTX, they are masters. So glad u discovered them, I’ll be here for ur journey. You can’t pick a bad one, they are incredible + they are all super kind human beings. My request: their cover of Kihara’s Gold, mind blowing 🤯🤯🤯
Save some time and just admit it: 'I am a Pentaholic". Welcome and you will enjoy everything. Kirstie has an original solo album. Mitch just released his first EP Messer. Scott has numerous duets with a variety of artists. Kevin has own channel he plays cello and beatbox at the same time. There is also Superfruit which is Scott and Mitch do project. To say they are other worldly talented is an understatement.
They really do a great job using left to right sounds. If ya have both ears in stereo, it makes you feel the sound is traveling right through your head. Bohemian rhapsody is an excellent example of the wind sound doing just that
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Millions of nice people here...and 6 grumpy old men...and grandma! Enjoy your journey and be well, sir. - An old retired guy in Florida
Scott, Kristen, and Mitch grew up in Arlington, Texas, met as kids (8? 10?) all tried to sing wherever they could, went to the same high school where they did choir and shows. Published TH-cams as The Trio. Scott decided to compete in The Singoff but they needed 5. They found Kevin online and Avi through a friend - and had ONE day to get acquainted and won the show. Came with money and a record contract but the label dropped them so they made some TH-cam videos and the world found them. Kevin and Avi were fans of Daft Punk so they tried to hire a studio, couldn't, and recorded in a closet and did the video at a kitchen table. Budget was $400 I think. Won them a Grammy. Kevin was premed at Yale, had played cello and sax (?) at Carnegie Hall but they talked him into joining. Imagine telling his folks. Fans (Pentaholics) have put together conventions and invited their folks to come talk and they are adorable!
❣ ***THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!*** ❣ I have also come to the conclusion, that Mitch is an Alien, from the planet of WTF 🙃 😊🙃
Now that you've got your feet wet with Pentatonix, you should watch and react to The Beginner's Guide to Pentatonix. Then you'll know and understand almost everything about them.
This was their first Grammy for arraignment. They recorded it in the closet of Avi and Kevin's apartment. The contacts were giving Avi problems as you can see by his red eyes. Kevin had an allergic reaction to them. BTW, look into their cover of "Imagine"
They were so lucky to find Kevin. He upgrades every song they do with his work. I heard Scott & Mitch were friends first, then in high school Mitch met Kirstin and then the 3 of them were together after that. When they wanted to do the tv competition show The Sing Off, they found Avi through word of mouth after searching for a bass singer. Then Scott saw Kevin on TH-cam and thought he was amazing and contacted him. Lucky for them, Kevin was in. After 7 years or so, Avi left and they auditioned new bass singers and chose Matt
Kevin is an original and the main beatboxer, Matt joins the group when Avi leaves, This guy is headed down the rabbit hole of Pentatonix, someone needs to give him a history lesson of Pentatonix and let him know that they received their first GRAMMY with this song
BTW, this was their very first TH-cam video. They had no money. So, they got creative and used stuff they had lying around. They filmed it in a closet at the cost of $400. Kevin, the beatboxer, is wearing shades because he was allergic to the material in the contact lenses. They are the living proof that if you are truly _creative_ , you can find a way.
They hail from Arlington Texas, moved to California to participate in the Sing Off which they won and where they got their start.!not sure if they are still in California or back in Texas that was 10 years ago.. I discovered them by accident as well and I’m so thankful! I love their music!
Mitch, Scott and Kirsten grew up together in Austin. They dang together since they were kids. They did high school musicals and choir. They added Avi and Kevin for the Sing off show. Which they won.
In case no one else mentioned it. There is a video of them singing this live with no microphones. Except for the bass and beat-boxing being harder to hear it sounds exactly the same.
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The first step in dealing with an addiction,is admitting that you have an addiction. Say it with me. I am a Pentaholic. Welcome to the club. Enjoy your journey.
😂😂😂😂🥳 I am rolling over in laughter definitely excited to get to more of there music n videos
LOL!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am a Pentaholic. Welcome to the club. Enjoy your journey!😊😊🥰🤪
New PTX and I can’t believe I’ve lived this long without them
😂😂😂😂
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Never ending amazement.
Yeah! Another Pentaholic has been born❣️. Welcome to the family brother❣️
I can't wait to check out more of there work it's so good
@@mrelixertv You’re in for a treat!
@@mrelixertv you’ve probably been told already that this is the first of their 3 Grammys - it’s easily the best and the most deserved.
I have a feeling that your next ‘10’ will also go to PTX. I can think of a handful that, whilst covers, are JUST. SO. GOOD!
My favourite ear candy of theirs: Come Along; Gold (cover by Kiiara not Spandou Ballet); Sound Of Silence; New Moves x Are You That Somebody; Let’s Get It On & Dog Days Are Over (from the Sing Off competition which jump started their career); Aha…
That’s not all of it - their Christmas Album songs have a ton more: Mary Did You Know?; Seasons Of Love; Amazing Grace…
I’m looking forward to seeing you react to the whole PTX repertoire - you won’t be able to help yourself, because there sound is not just the sounds they make - it’s how they Upgrade each song that they cover!!! They are seriously talented!
A new pentaholic is born. Welcome to the family brother.
Glad to be HERE 💪🏽🔥💪🏽
Can't hold us, being a DJ another you will love. It's a party 🎉
They won another grammy for dance of the sugar plum fairy and their third grammy with Dolly Parton in a remake of her Jolene.
Once exposed to PTX, there is no vaccine to help you. You are correct. They are from another planet. No one like them on earth, not even close. It's more than just harmony. Lots of groups can do that. It's the total package that takes them to another level. It was the bass singer that left, but the new guy is just as good in his own way. You just had a life altering moment if this is the first you have heard of them. Every thing they touch is unique in it's own way. Most if not all of their covers are better than the original in many ways. 10 out of 10 indeed! Welcome to the club! And by the way, they can do it live.
Yes! Nailed it!!! Well said.
@Daniel Rademeyer Yep, that too!
The lives are insane no lie
DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY - an classical piece purely instrumental with voices only? Hold my beer. Got them another Grammy
They're so good they don't even need someone to hold their beer. They could hold two and balance one on their heads and still be better than any other group there is.
Pentatonix, a band without instruments, won their second Grammy for Dance Of the Sugar Plum Fairy, a song without words.
Also, I still recommend Come Along which shows each of their abilities with some great beatboxing.
Yes! That’s a favourite of mine! Such a joy to watch and listen to! 🤗
I just watched your first reaction to PTX a few min ago and was thinking *Daft Punk might just break him*. Then I go to your page and BOOM here it is . You are awesome! Welcome to the Family!
😂😂😂 how cool lol and yes this 1 was the straw that broke the camel's back ....I am a fan now 🥳🥳🥳🤗🎧🔥
@@mrelixertv Oh be prepared for a massive increase in Subs because Pentaholics don't mess around. We LOVE watching new ones being born. Can't wait for your first Mitch Slap .*Mitch is the one with the mustache in your last vid* . You will know what I mean when it happens.
@@Moonglow30 us virgin mitchslap chasers are waiting with anticipation.
Surely someone has told you but this was their first of three Grammys.
Mitch, Scott and Kristin are from Arlington Texas. They grew up together.
Kevin is from Kentucky. Avi is from Visalia California.
Matt is from La Plata Maryland
💪🏾🔥💪🏾 thank you for this information RESPECT N BLESSINGS to you
Kevin is from Pasadena, CA
I will second the suggestion for their original Love Again. It's EDM style and another you will want to download and save for gigs. Loving watching you discover this band - your excitement is infectious!
Yes Love Again will drive him nuts. Another benefit is that it's a PTX original and shows they aren't just a one-trick pony! (Texas talk, you know, for the Trio.)
I agree it’s one of my favorites
Just my thoughts 😄
Love Again is one of my faves of their originals. I just... ugh. I never knew I liked EDM til I found that song.
This was, indeed, their first Grammy. For the arrangement.
As the first commenter said, Kevin - the Beatboxer - has been there since the beginning. It's the bassist who changed. This was their original bassist, the "new" bassist was Matt from the first video you watched. Mitch, Scott and Kirstin, the three vocalists, grew up together in musical theater and choir in Arlington, TX. They were making their own arrangements and singing as "The Trio" in high school. In 2011 they decided to try for the TV show The Sing-Off and for that they needed 5 members so they found Avi and Kevin. The five of them got together in person for the first time the day before the audition... the rest is history. The Trio were 19 (Mitch skipped his high school graduation), Kevin was 22 and Avi was 21.
One song that doesn't ever get requests that I think you'd enjoy is their cover of Jack U and Justin Beiber's Where Are U Now. They got their harmonies so tight at the beginning they sound like the vocoder used in the original. And another that they did amazing things with is Kiiara's Gold. Where the original chorus isn't sung live, but instead sampled vocals played by Kiiara's DJ, Mitch does the effect entirely himself with his insane vocal control - and the official video is sung live.
I also stand by my original suggestion of their original "EDM" Love Again. The video was done about the same timeperiod as Daft Punk and there are a lot of similarities in the way they approached it. But they wrote and composed it, themselves, and it's pretty epic.
Daftpunk was done in 2013 and their original Love Again written by Avi and Kevin not until late 2014. You know their "old" bassist. Don't worry though PTX actually has edited out any pictures of Avi singing with them in this their first grammy for their ad for acappella classes. They are erasing him entirely. Pretty petty I think.
@@gailseatonhumbert9199 didn't know they edited him. The nerve of that, when he was one of the grounding forces with Kevin! Love Avi forever❤️
@@nikkibanning176 yes pretty "mean girl" it's really noticeable in the Daftpunk video but he's also gone from Royals and Problem. Could have used other videos that Matt is in but no they made it very clear in their "how to" acappella class advertisement.
@@gailseatonhumbert9199 Wow. Maybe it should have been the Acapella Classless 😡
@Nikki and @Gail Another Day 1 Pentaholic here... I hope that's not the case... let's not jump to conclusion that that was Pentatonix's decision; it might have been due to legal considerations/contracts, or a request of Avi/Avi's label. (Let's be real: Music Business is 10% music and 90% business.) I honestly can't picture there being animosity amongst any of the members (past & present) to that level...
Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang together as The Trio in high school. They picked up Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi (original bass) to form Pentatonix in 2011. Matt replaced Avi in 2017. They named themselves Pentatonix after the Pentatonic Scale and there are 5 (Penta) band members. They all have Theater or formal training. Kirstin was on Broadway for a bit in Kinky Boots.
It is so good to see a DJ appreciate the talent that they possess! LOVE AGAIN is a BANGER original and GOLD showcases their super tight harmonies! 🙂
AND showcases Mitch’s “problem child” status. 🤣
Pentatonix won the Grammy award for best musical video for this song
It was for arrangement. The video didn't win a Grammy, even though it should have.
No Kevin is an original member. The guy with the deep voice and beard is Avi. He left on ambicle terms and was replaced by Matt who was in the 90's Dance Medley. Great reaction 👍
ok ok ok now I get it catching up surely 🤣 thank you for clarifying that up for me denise your a Rockstar
@@mrelixertv You're welcome.
Keep those great reactions coming.
Watch Kevin's Down for more absolutely amazing music from just him
Never even knew about this group. Thanks for the video. ✌️
If you truly want to hear their voice you need to listen to Mary Did You Know and Hallelujah. Complete perfection.
Whoo, yes! Great reaction and I am so delighted by your enjoyment of them! Welcome to the Pentaholics!
Let's go🤗🤗🤗🥳
Avi-the bass singer often added with the beat boxing. He left the group amicably due to family issues. He was replaced by Matt Sallee, another amazing bass singer. Kevin, the beat boxer is an original member of the group.
Avi also added amazing over tones in some songs. I love when reactors hear that for the 1st time! They all say the same thing with "that" look on their faces - "Wait! What IS that sound? Is Kevin doing that? What IS that?!? 😲"
Kevin is a tenor. He also is a polyglot with several languages under his belt including Chinese. He also plays angelic cello.
@@elizabethrobbins8580 *Mandarin (China has several dialects, including Cantonese…).
There is a video that is a private live version taken on a phone of this. Doesnt have the theatrics or the clarity but shows that there is no external effects and the transitions are seamless. Just in case one was wondering if they can duplicate it live.
Here is the link to the private VIP version. th-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/w-d-xo.html
YAS. Seeing the VIP version blew my mind. It's like you know it is purely a capella, but then you see it...THEY ARE NOT HUMAN.
I suggest you follow this up with Love Again, a PTX original, released immediately after Daft Punk. It also has an EDM vibe. And after that, their cover of Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Lewis) will WOW you yet again.
Love Again was released a year later but does use the same video setup. It is an original written by Avi and Kevin who were roommates for a few years starting out.
Check out their 'Evolution of Michael Jackson' mash up. They did it all live and in one take. Believe me, it will blow your socks off.
Especially the live video at the Popspring Concert! 💖
Another Pentaholic is born! 😊
Their talent is supernatural! Great reaction! Bohemian Rhapsody, Can’t Hold Us, and Hallelujah should be next! Excited to see more!
“Love Again” will push you that extra inch over into pentaholicism. 😆
Try Bohemian Rhapsody next
by the if you want to get your mind blown one more time, check out their Wizard of Ahhs featuring Todrick Hall. 'Nuff said.
Omg, yes! That collab was out of this world.
The Wizard of AHHS is amazing. To find it - it's under Toddrick Hall featuring Pentatonix. The mash up is unreal!!!
I’ve got happy news for you, you’re already a Pentaholic! Welcome! Their catalog of a decade together is wide and deep!
You will love their original called Love Again! Kevin, vocal percussion, is an original member. Avi, bearded guy who does the bass sounds, left the group in 2017. :( Family needed him, schedule was crazy. He has a solo career now. We love our Avi! Matt replaced him. He was in the 90's Dance Medley that I believe you reacted to. Thank you for appreciating PTX as much as we do!
Please do more pentatonix so that I may binge watch your genuine reactions
Great reaction. May I suggest, a PTX original “Love Again” and also “New Rules x Are you that somebody”. They are on fire. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for reacting to this fun medley of 7 Daft Punk songs. I'm very happy that you liked the medley so much. This is the original lineup of members. Avi, the original bass, left in 2017. Matt started as bass late 2017. There has been no other member change in their 10-year history. They are awesome. Suggestions: "The Sound Of Silence", and "Hallelujah"
Hi. My name is Victor. And I'm a PENTAHOLIC.
Some PTX history: The member who left is Avi (the gent with the beard.) The increasing demands from the bands' success was impacting his well-being. Mitch (dark hair) and Kirsten have known each other since the were 8 years old. They started singing with Scott (white hair) when they went to high school together. The three were introduced to Avi by a mutual friend. They invited Kevin to join after they saw him CelloBoxing on TH-cam. They recorded this at Avi's apartment. The audio in his closet. The video in his kitchen. Check out their "Kiss From a Rose" to hear Matt (Avi's replacement,) and to see Kevin flexing his Cello and vocal chops.
Most people do not seem to understand that "talent" is not mostly some kind of gift. Talent is mostly something that people have to make. Think of the MANY hours that each member of Pentatonix must have worked to raise the band's talent to an otherworldly level.
Here's a list of some great ones by PTX.
" Evolution of Rhianna "
" Evolution of Michael Jackson "
" Imagine "
" Hallelujah "
" Mad World "
" Bohemian Rhapsody "
" Can You Feel the Love Tonight "
" Royals "
" Can't Hold Us "
" New Rules/ Are You That Somebody "
" Shallow "
Many more, I just can't think right now. 🙃
Mary Did You Know and White Winter
If you were impressed by their Daft Punk medley, then you will be blown away with their stunning cover of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Another fantastic recommendation is La La Latch, and their upgrade of Gold by Kiiara. If you haven’t heard her original version of Gold please listen to it ( but don’t react to it) because Pentatonix does what she does with layered tracks live. It’s truly impressive!
As a DJ, you will loved thier original song called "Love Again", it was released the same year as Daft Punk and it has the EDM Vibe
If I recall correctly, their 90s medley was your first reaction. Matt had already replaced Avi by this time. Matt wore a red blazer in some of visuals for 90s medley. In this video, you are seeing the original five. Avi, the bearded one, is the bass. He left the group amicably. Matt replaced him as base.
They also do an original EDM song called Love Again. It's beautiful and very strange at the same time.
Great reaction! Can I suggest “can’t hold us” And “sing”.
They're not from earth. But also they're largely from Arlington, Texas
😂
Beatboxer is Kevin, he has been with group since the beginning. Matt Salle took bass roll over in 2017 for Avi (guy with beard.) when Avi had to care for family. Avi is the only change in the groups history all others are still there. "Love Again" an early original is crazy. Kevin the beatboxer makes some insane sounds. i would have thought they were computerized until I saw him do it live...dude is so gifted. Also...Try "Imagine" Kevin sings in that one!
the song they won their *first grammy for 🤣🔥🙌🏻
If you wanna hear the rap, watch Can’t hold us:
th-cam.com/video/OglS3Q0Zxik/w-d-xo.html
The bass (corn rows) Avi Kaplan was in the group until 2017, left for personal reasons, amicably. He was replace by Matt Sallee at that time. No other changes have been made to the group. Mitch and Kirsten change their looks all the time, but still same group other than that one change. They won their first grammy for this in 2015. They have also won grammys in 2016 and 2017 for Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene with Dolly Parton. The other members are the beatboxer, Kevin, he also plays cello in a handful of songs WHILE beatboxing. The tenor with dark hair is Mitch and the tallest member is Scott who also does bass while Avi/Matt has a singing part. He has a huge range.
You forgot Kirstie. How could you forget Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty), mezzo soprano?
@@gingerjohnson1095 I did. I mentioned her but forgot to say her part. LOL i kept adding to it and finally just had to stop and then forgot that. Thank you
you have got to react to their cover of Gold and LaLa Latch it is fire
I love your enthusiasm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been a Pentaholic since 2012. Boy, are you going to be blown away! Welcome!!!
Avi and Kevin really make this medley what it is. I don't think you'll find a tighter sounding group. Please both ears with headphones 🤣
You're going to have to jump down that rabbit hole on them. You will not be disappointed.
I think their very first original song "Love Again" will blow your mind. It's in the same spirit of this one. Edm. When Kevin dropped that bass.....OMG! I lost my freakin' mind! I went in hard with that assdrop. I was like..."What?! I gotta run that back and hear it again." No lie...he sounded like an actual edm bass drop from the turntables. I was shook. And Mitch.....he's on 10 with his vocal range going up there.
Love your energy and enthusiasm! You are going to have so much fun discovering all their songs! Amazing Grace, Sounds of Silence, Can't Hold us, Hallelujah are some of my favorites! Great reaction, so fun and upbeat!
You have the best reactions to PTX! I love them, they are amazing, will be watching from Northern Ireland! 🇮🇪
thank you so much for the love n support and big up Ireland definitely can't wait to visit your beautiful country
@@mrelixertv Make sure you check out the Causeway Coast and Derry! You will love it 🍀 love your PTX reactions, can't wait to see more! 🍀😀🍀
Loved your reaction. New sub ☺️
Thank you for reacting to this Grammy winning group. I really enjoyed your reaction because you put some humor into it. I chuckled more than once and I needed that today. I think you will like their mash up of New Rules X Are You That Somebody. Matt, their current bass, does a stellar job along with their vocal percussionist Kevin. Keep the PTX coming!
Kevin is the original Beatboxer and he plays the Cello while doing it. Scott was lucky to get Kevin and convince him to join PTX in 2011. Scott helped cover the airfare to get Kevin to LA for the TV show "the sing-off" which they won. Kevin is a BEAST as a person and not just Beatboxing because he graduated from Yale and considering pre-med before his life changed after joining the group. PTX just had their 10th anniversary in June but the original three have been singing for almost 20 years (the reason they blend so well) Scott and Mitch met when they were 10 years old and Mitch had met Kirstin when he was 8. They all did Community Arts Theater from Arlington, Texas. Kevin was from Kentucky though both parents are doctors in Maryland. Kevin sets the tone and he has perfect pitch so everyone tunes to him.
Ok welcome to PTX.
Grammy committee had to create a category for pentatonix.
Grammy awards
Daft Punk, dance of the sugar plum fairy, Jolene with Dolly Parton
Original songs
Sing, love again, run to you, coffee in bed and thank you
My personal favorites
Can’t hold us, bohemian rhapsody, wizard of ahhhhs, imagine, hallelujah, Mary did you know, radioactive and there evolution series.
Loved your reactions thank you
"Brady Bunch" screen 😆😆😆😆‼️
There are songs you will like less, but, there are so many that will impress you and provide amazing surprises and joy.
Yup, scratching themselves! They first did that in the 2011 television competition The Sing-Off, during their cover of Video Killed the Radio Star (you can find that online). Their medleys and mashups are always stellar. Try any of their "Evolution" videos. They do use a little reverb and so on for the videos, but you can find some great live performances as well, to see what they sound like live.
Pentaholics will rarely complain about you pausing and going back, plus the copyright people will not come after you as much the more you pause.
One more thing, I REALLY HOPE YOU DO IT NEXT PLEASE, you might want to add to your DJ set is their 90s dance medley. You will be just as stunned with that one. They did it this year and it's amazing!!
the 90 melody was actually my introduction reaction to this group it is my first video reaction to them and I have been excited ever since
@@mrelixertv sorry just realized that. I'll change to can't hold us Macklemore and Ryan Lewis!!
@@mrelixertv also I so looooovveee your reactions
So glad you enjoyed it! Scott, Kirstie and Mitch are from Texas. And Kevin (beatboxer) is originally from Kentucky. Avi (the original bass) is from California and Matt (new bass) is from Maryland. Kevin's father is from Nigeria and Kristin's father's family is Mexican (largely first nations I believe). Lots of different musical and cultural backgrounds to make their music interesting.
In case you don't know you probably were already told but this song is fn crazy good it is the first song they got a Grammy for and check this out they recorded this in a bedroom closet and then FILMED IT IN A KITCHEN!!! 😱🤯✌❤
The newest member is not in this video, and the beatboxer was never changed, it was the bass guys that changed
I so love watching you react to Pentatonix videos
You probably already know. But this was not long after they won the sing off. They won $200 thousand and a recording contract. They moved to LA and the company dropped them. They took the money and started making youtube videos. This was recorded in a closet and filmed in a kitchen. They won a Grammy for it. So there record company. In your face. The combined net worth of pentatonix is now $80 million. Shows what massive talent and determination can get you.
Hope and Joy
I did not know about the record label situation wow das crazy ... appreciate you sharing that info with me
Yeah... they are always an earful. That’s why it’s never boring to listen to each song, well at least a hundred times. There is so much to hear. Great reaction. Glad you enjoy them as much as I do. 🤗
Daft Punk is my 2nd favorite band and the fact they did all the best songs is no doubt the best dream to come true 😍
There are many Pentaholics who look around for new reactors to support. Welcome to the world of PTX.
They are ALL "problem children!" They all have insane ranges and talent! Now you need to hear them doing this LIVE in living room!
Hahah love how into this you are!
to answer your questions the member who got left and got replaced was Avi who you see in this video doing bass the new bass member who you saw in the previous reaction video was Matt. Our boy Kevin (with the glasses)is the human 808 and he has been with the group since the start. Hahah and yes they are other worldly .. but they say they’re from Texas, I’m still convinced they are just aliens wearing human skins. And yes they’ve won a few Grammys’ one was for this song. Trust me you’ll soon be showin up to pentaholics anonymous talkin bout your addiction like the rest of us!
I'm literally excited to react to more of there songs and I truly love how I learn so much from everyone thank you so much for the knowledge drop and information i want to learn as much as i can about this group for my future reactions and every hype so is going straight into my serato DJ library to play at parties ...ALSO DJ mix coming soon to the channel 💪🏾💪🏾🤗🔥
Hello, Great Reaction. Try “Come along “and “Bohemian Rhapsody “ and they covered. Kesha’s “Gold. “. You will be amazed by all three songs.
PTX never disappoints.
Gold is by Kiiara, not Kesha. PTX's version is 10,000 better than the original.
@@larrywt656 you are so right. I’m brain dead today. Thanks for correction
Yep. Bohemian Rhapsody is a must for enjoying the perfection of this group.
One suggestion: place your headphones on BOTH ears. Otherwise you will miss out on some of the effects, like panning from one dude to the other, or the full richness of the bass lines. Well worth it!!
thanks for the tip appreciated it's a DJ habit I have
@@mrelixertv realized that a little further in! 😅
If you want original music from PTX check out Sing, Love Again, Can't Sleep Love, Water, Cracked. Some of my choices for covers are Hallelujah (video and live) Can't Hold Us, Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Say Something, No, Problem, Aha. They won 2 other Grammy Awards Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene. And their Christmas music is legendary! Enjoy the trip can't wait to enjoy it with you.
Amazing! Next up: Love Again. It’s another dancefest and an original song of theirs. As a DJ, you’ll love that too! You can’t really choose a ‘bad’ PTX song, in all honesty, but their “evolution of” videos are a great way to see them doing it all live, and in one take.
Avi (bearded bass) is the member who left, he and Kevin (beatboxer) were an amazing duo and bounced off each other. Matt replaced Avi and does a very good job in his place.
Love how much u appreciate the technique of PTX, they are masters. So glad u discovered them, I’ll be here for ur journey. You can’t pick a bad one, they are incredible + they are all super kind human beings. My request: their cover of Kihara’s Gold, mind blowing 🤯🤯🤯
Save some time and just admit it: 'I am a Pentaholic". Welcome and you will enjoy everything. Kirstie has an original solo album. Mitch just released his first EP Messer. Scott has numerous duets with a variety of artists. Kevin has own channel he plays cello and beatbox at the same time. There is also Superfruit which is Scott and Mitch do project. To say they are other worldly talented is an understatement.
lol just call me out 😂😂 this group is so cool
They really do a great job using left to right sounds. If ya have both ears in stereo, it makes you feel the sound is traveling right through your head. Bohemian rhapsody is an excellent example of the wind sound doing just that
This is amazing when they perform it live.
Attempts beatbox: "I'm about to drop mi tongue out of mi mouth tryin' to do it." 😆😆
They're not from Earth... They're from TEXAS. (Well, the trio of singers are anyway.). The beatboxer is from Kentucky and the bass is from California.
thanks joe
You should check out their Can't hold us cover. They can also rap. Awesome.
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Millions of nice people here...and 6 grumpy old men...and grandma! Enjoy your journey and be well, sir. - An old retired guy in Florida
lmaooooo im rollin in stitches lol
lol.....having fun watching your reaction to their song. Great comments!!!!
Scott, Kristen, and Mitch grew up in Arlington, Texas, met as kids (8? 10?) all tried to sing wherever they could, went to the same high school
where they did choir and shows. Published TH-cams as The Trio. Scott decided to compete in The Singoff but they needed 5. They found Kevin
online and Avi through a friend - and had ONE day to get acquainted and won the show. Came with money and a record contract but the label
dropped them so they made some TH-cam videos and the world found them.
Kevin and Avi were fans of Daft Punk so they tried to hire a studio, couldn't, and recorded in a closet and did the video at a kitchen table.
Budget was $400 I think. Won them a Grammy.
Kevin was premed at Yale, had played cello and sax (?) at Carnegie Hall but they talked him into joining. Imagine telling his folks.
Fans (Pentaholics) have put together conventions and invited their folks to come talk and they are adorable!
❣ ***THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!*** ❣ I have also come to the conclusion, that Mitch is an Alien, from the planet of WTF 🙃 😊🙃
Lmao
@@mrelixertv 😁
Now that you've got your feet wet with Pentatonix, you should watch and react to The Beginner's Guide to Pentatonix. Then you'll know and understand almost everything about them.
“Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies” was the song that they won their 2nd Grammy.
I have seen that title somewhere before
This was their first Grammy for arraignment. They recorded it in the closet of Avi and Kevin's apartment. The contacts were giving Avi problems as you can see by his red eyes. Kevin had an allergic reaction to them. BTW, look into their cover of "Imagine"
They were so lucky to find Kevin. He upgrades every song they do with his work. I heard Scott & Mitch were friends first, then in high school Mitch met Kirstin and then the 3 of them were together after that. When they wanted to do the tv competition show The Sing Off, they found Avi through word of mouth after searching for a bass singer. Then Scott saw Kevin on TH-cam and thought he was amazing and contacted him. Lucky for them, Kevin was in. After 7 years or so, Avi left and they auditioned new bass singers and chose Matt
Appreciate this info highly manners & respect to you
Kevin is an original and the main beatboxer, Matt joins the group when Avi leaves, This guy is headed down the rabbit hole of Pentatonix, someone needs to give him a history lesson of Pentatonix and let him know that they received their first GRAMMY with this song
I love your 1st video and this too and now i subbed to see more reactions from you slapping yourself because of Ptx 🤣 Hello from Bali Island 🇲🇨
BTW, this was their very first TH-cam video. They had no money. So, they got creative and used stuff they had lying around. They filmed it in a closet at the cost of $400. Kevin, the beatboxer, is wearing shades because he was allergic to the material in the contact lenses. They are the living proof that if you are truly _creative_ , you can find a way.
They hail from Arlington Texas, moved to California to participate in the Sing Off which they won and where they got their start.!not sure if they are still in California or back in Texas that was 10 years ago..
I discovered them by accident as well and I’m so thankful! I love their music!
Mitch, Scott and Kirsten grew up together in Austin. They dang together since they were kids. They did high school musicals and choir. They added Avi and Kevin for the Sing off show. Which they won.
bohemian rhapsody is awesome react to that one you will be amazed
So glad I found you here! Keep up the awesome work!
In case no one else mentioned it. There is a video of them singing this live with no microphones. Except for the bass and beat-boxing being harder to hear it sounds exactly the same.
You should check out Hotel California from Vocal Sampling. You'll be pleasently surprised!!