They don’t use drums in the original but it did add an unexpected flare to the performance for the host of this venue-they have sung with orchestra’s in a similar manner where they start off all Acappella, then the instruments come in-Kevin, beat boxer, is a cellist and also plays 2 or 3 other instruments, Scott too plays piano, so they enjoy adding drums, piano (thank you) and the cello at time for an added flair! It’s beautiful. They were invited to sing w/ a very popular orchestra a few years ago, and they traded singing some just themselves and others w/the orchestra, it was awesome and they had a blast! I have seen them live! It’s amazing, they sounded amazing-the show was epic and impressive! They never stop singing or moving-they truly work hard on their craft!
I've seen them live 3 times and there's only two words that describe it: 1. Life & 2. Changing!!! If you ever get a chance to see them live - DO IT!!!!
Saw them live, it was epic. Christmas show 2018. Bohemian Rhapsody was the encore. The acapella choir from Scott, Kirstin and Mitch's high school opened for them. Bohemian Rhapsody sounded essentially the same live.
And, although not my personal #1, I think Bohemian Rhapsody is probably the best that they've done, at least until they release something that surpasses even this. Can't wait!
For your next Pentatonix reaction I would vote for Hallelujah (Official Version) - their most popular video, currently over 600 million views. They also have a TV performance recorded in front of a live audience from one of their Christmas Specials (search TH-cam for Pentatonix Christmas Special). In fact what would be a really amazing reaction video would be those two videos reacted to back-to-back on the same video with comments of the things you notice between them. I actually like the "Live" version better. I also notice someone in the comments below mentions their latest video, 90" Dance Medley" which would be another awesome reaction for you. With Pentatonix they have so many extremely great videos is really hard to select just a few but if you keep reacting to their videos, I'll keep recommending more. Looking forward to your next Pentatonix reaction.
I have had the incredible good fortune of seeing them live 7 times now and each performance has never failed to leave me breathless. In the last one just a couple months before the pandemic shut everything down they had a really cool drum section with just Kevin and Matt vibing while "the trio" took a brief break. Other than that, no, drums or other instruments aside from Kevin's cello are not a part of their live performances
I have only one thing to say and it is important. HEADPHONES. Invest in a good set of headphones. You get so much more of the detailed nuances of their music.
One of PTX’s earlier Christmas songs-Angels We Have Heard On High-is filled with minor 9th chords and beautiful counterpoint loaded with canonic entrances. You should check that out!
They have said that they have click/counters in their in-ears as they got to larger live venues. If you look at their very old, small venue they were able to just use mic and listening to each other...can’t do that now.
Watching PTX perform is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. A totally exhilarating experience that will touch you and leave you permanently altered for life. So I’ve been told! I’m hoping I’ll experience it one day soon. Damn covid!
I believe they only use the earwigs as monitors, only to hear each other. This was a performance for a U.S. TV talk show (Jimmy Kimmel Live) and supposedly Kimmel was the one who asked for the drummers on the song. Most Pentatonix fans were not happy about this. They NEVER use drums in their recordings or most of their live performances, just Kevin's magnificent beatboxing. The drums just got in the way here and were TOTALLY unnecessary. Check out the official video to see how the song really sounds, because that's the way they usually perform it live.
In interviews years ago they mentioned that Mitch has perfect pitch and they key off him. In this live video from the CMA's five years ago, you'll hear him give the pitch just before they begin singing. th-cam.com/video/OED_e8GnC_U/w-d-xo.html
About their in-ears: they’ve said that they get starting notes and beats and then that they listen to each other. Don’t know if the beat continues throughout the song or not. About the drums: I’ve heard that the drummers won some sort of contest for the reward of playing with PTX, but I don’t know if that came from PTX or the venue. I attended a PTX Christmas concert back in 2018. It was so good. They’re all true performers and they love interacting with the crowd, so their live performances are sometimes better than the studio recordings. 🤯 Yes, really.
The drums were a Jimmy Kimmel thing. I don't think the group really wanted them there, but went along with it because they are all really nice people and didn't want to upset anyone. I personally found the drums distracting and unnecessary.
I got to see them live during their very first tour and it was PHENOMENAL. I honestly cannot express how much more impactful it is to hear them in person. Back then, it was a pretty small venue compared to the places they play nowadays, and the somewhat confined space really added so much to the experience. I'm really curious how it feels seeing them in a proper stadium! Hoping to be able to go again once concert's are safe again. But yes, highly HIGHLY recommend seeing them if you ever get the chance.
I don't think they use a click track live. The only reason I say that is because in interviews they have stated that their song writing and performance processes aren't as hard as most people might think - they know each other so well. My guess is the only thing they have piped in are their bandmates. Btw...live they are just as amazing.
I saw them live in Brisbane last February, just before Covid shut down their tour. It was the best concert i've been to in my 55 years. The tour recommences in 2022 I believe.
Unlike most musicians, PTX works sort-of like this is a regular job. They get together daily in the morning and work until the evening. Bohemian Rhapsody, the song and video, took them about 3 months to get right. They have said it is the most difficult thing they have done. And you are spot-on about details. In Bohemian Rhapsody, near the end of the song, they 'tilt' the camera up to show a dark sky with stars in it. It is an homage to Queen guitarist, who also is a Ph.D. in Astrophysics.
You might be interested in PTX's cover of Blinding Lights. This was recorded and released during covid, so I doubt there is a live version yet. But it's a great cover!
Don't know if anyone else thought of this, but maybe they had the drums come out because Kevin had a hand held mike and could not use his hands as well for some of the drum beats he would normally do.
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Pentaholics. There is so much for you to catch up on. My favourites are Hallelujah, Daft Punk (GRAMMY winner), Amazing Grace, Mary did you know, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine (both recorded and live) the recorded version has a visual message. Do they need click?? Check out th-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/w-d-xo.html where they sing WITHOUT MIC's/IEM's just huddled round.... including skip backs/stutters - LIVE.
thank you, very interesting to see this as I have head it mentioned often. You should also look for Disturbed's version of the Sound of Silence, their video is great but for the real experience listen to the live version from the Conan show
I love this song so much but never seen this version before, thanks for sharing! Please check out the song My Blood-BBC live lounge version by twenty one pilots, Tyler has a really unique voice, lots to talk about!
I was going to comment the same thing but figured I'd look through the comments first. Hopefully she gets to see this as I think her reaction would be great on that one as well.
PTX has done some Disney covers like Can You Feel the Love Tonight (4 key changes!) and Let It Go. If you want to laugh out loud, check out their Frozen Medley: th-cam.com/video/tA53EsnzlIg/w-d-xo.html
Check out some Homefree or some voice play if you like the Acapella stuff! Tim Foust the bass of Homefree and Adam Rupp the beat boxer will blow your mind. As well as Geoff Castellucci of Voiceplay their Bass who has learned alot from Tim Foust and has an amazing range and some solo stuff that is just outstanding!
One day I hope PTX stands up to West Coast Venue's (Kimmel and The Hollywood Bowl, et al) and tells them that they do not need to add drums to any more of their performances because it might like cool.
Maybe it is only me, but every time I see this live performance I hate the drum 'intrusion' even more. IMHO, "Guilding a lilly" by spraying it with Rustoleum!
You should check out the Bass Gang. It’s made up of four bass singers. They just released four new songs that are just EPIC!!! Yellow Flicker Beat is my favorite, but Mad World is so bassy it will shake the walls. Check it out!
Yes, I think they have a click track during live performances. Don't leave anything to chance if you don't have to! The drums were added by the show producers, they are not on the studio recording. If you want to see REAL magic chords, you should listen to their original recording, "Run to You" performed live. It is a slow, haunting melody and I swear they never use the same chord twice in the whole piece! th-cam.com/video/gVNamBJUdfU/w-d-xo.html
Please copy and paste the title on TH-cam to react to this song because no people no people in the entire world can sing this song better than these 3 men ----- > [Super Vocal] Wang Xi, Li Qi, Ju Hongchuan - “The Sound of Silence”: A near-perfect trio performance
I watched all Dimash and Sohyang reactions of yours. If you are looking for another great singer who is so underrated, check "Chandelier - Sia (Cover By: Davina Michelle)." Davina Michelle is a great singer.
No. Just unnecessary drums added by the venue. They formed for a show called The Sing-off in 2011. You can view their entire career on TH-cam. You can see their growth and development, although they were great from day one.
Nina, I'm probaly going to be beheaded by PTX fans after this comment, but this version doesn't give me anything at all. It's "pretty", but there's no emotions, feel or soul to it at all. For me this is just five people showing off how good they are. And even using clicks! Come on... I advise you to do a reaction to Disturbeds live version of the same song from Conan O'Brien Tonight Show. Or even the version with Myles Kennedy.
I prefer listening to them without the added drum. I feel it distracts from them and somewhat overrides Kevin's beatboxing. I appreciate your reactions, but, please pause the video. I can't hear them singing while you are talking, nor can you. Then, when you start again, back it up a few seconds, please. Just a suggestion. Thank you.
Hearing loss has made "live" reactions mostly unproductive for me. I'm very glad you're a Pentatonix fan, it helps quite a bit when vocals are broken down musically
The Official video version is ten+ times better. As a fan of acapella music, the addition of the drums was somewhere between an insult, a travesty and was probably the hare-brained idea of a TV producer who doesn't understand or appreciate acapella music. I'm surprised Pentatonix didn't object or say no way.
Such a nice reaction!!! It seems you love acappela music, so i have a recomendetion for you the acappela group called "Home Free". They also come from the same competition with PTX. Please do reaction to this one :th-cam.com/video/4Y9t3l-1BFU/w-d-xo.html . They're very talented singer
If you like live you'll enjoy their live version of Hallelujah!!
Or even Amazing Grace.
They don’t use drums in the original but it did add an unexpected flare to the performance for the host of this venue-they have sung with orchestra’s in a similar manner where they start off all Acappella, then the instruments come in-Kevin, beat boxer, is a cellist and also plays 2 or 3 other instruments, Scott too plays piano, so they enjoy adding drums, piano (thank you) and the cello at time for an added flair! It’s beautiful.
They were invited to sing w/ a very popular orchestra a few years ago, and they traded singing some just themselves and others w/the orchestra, it was awesome and they had a blast!
I have seen them live! It’s amazing, they sounded amazing-the show was epic and impressive! They never stop singing or moving-they truly work hard on their craft!
The Hollywood Bowl and the Star Wars medley were two memorable PTX performances with Orchestras.
I'd love to see them live someday 😍
I've seen them live 3 times and there's only two words that describe it: 1. Life & 2. Changing!!! If you ever get a chance to see them live - DO IT!!!!
I look forward to your reaction of Pentatonix's "90s Dance Medley" that was released 2 weeks ago.
You should react to their Pop spring concert
Saw them live, it was epic. Christmas show 2018. Bohemian Rhapsody was the encore. The acapella choir from Scott, Kirstin and Mitch's high school opened for them.
Bohemian Rhapsody sounded essentially the same live.
And, although not my personal #1, I think Bohemian Rhapsody is probably the best that they've done, at least until they release something that surpasses even this. Can't wait!
For your next Pentatonix reaction I would vote for Hallelujah (Official Version) - their most popular video, currently over 600 million views. They also have a TV performance recorded in front of a live audience from one of their Christmas Specials (search TH-cam for Pentatonix Christmas Special). In fact what would be a really amazing reaction video would be those two videos reacted to back-to-back on the same video with comments of the things you notice between them. I actually like the "Live" version better. I also notice someone in the comments below mentions their latest video, 90" Dance Medley" which would be another awesome reaction for you. With Pentatonix they have so many extremely great videos is really hard to select just a few but if you keep reacting to their videos, I'll keep recommending more. Looking forward to your next Pentatonix reaction.
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Omg Pentatonix is soooooo amazing!
i have seen them live and they sound just as good as their recordings, they are very special and the best in what they do.
Watched them live at the Iowa State Fair.
Unreal from beginning to end.
Love everything pentatonix ❤
I have had the incredible good fortune of seeing them live 7 times now and each performance has never failed to leave me breathless. In the last one just a couple months before the pandemic shut everything down they had a really cool drum section with just Kevin and Matt vibing while "the trio" took a brief break. Other than that, no, drums or other instruments aside from Kevin's cello are not a part of their live performances
I have only one thing to say and it is important. HEADPHONES. Invest in a good set of headphones. You get so much more of the detailed nuances of their music.
They don't usually have a drum. It was a request from the venue. I saw them live and there were no instructions at all and it sounded awesome.
One of PTX’s earlier Christmas songs-Angels We Have Heard On High-is filled with minor 9th chords and beautiful counterpoint loaded with canonic entrances. You should check that out!
U might wanna put ur headphones on XD
They have said that they have click/counters in their in-ears as they got to larger live venues. If you look at their very old, small venue they were able to just use mic and listening to each other...can’t do that now.
Certainly makes sense. Live and learn. Thank you.
love this song
Watching PTX perform is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. A totally exhilarating experience that will touch you and leave you permanently altered for life. So I’ve been told! I’m hoping I’ll experience it one day soon. Damn covid!
They are absolutely amazing live. Definitely a must listen.
Goosebumps for most of their live show. When the harmonies really fill out or the beat box kicks in... chills.
I believe they only use the earwigs as monitors, only to hear each other. This was a performance for a U.S. TV talk show (Jimmy Kimmel Live) and supposedly Kimmel was the one who asked for the drummers on the song. Most Pentatonix fans were not happy about this. They NEVER use drums in their recordings or most of their live performances, just Kevin's magnificent beatboxing. The drums just got in the way here and were TOTALLY unnecessary. Check out the official video to see how the song really sounds, because that's the way they usually perform it live.
They sound amazing Live...
Seeing them live is an experience, an amazing experience!!!
I just started listening to them and I love them. Their on my bucket list to see them.
Beautiful!..
In interviews years ago they mentioned that Mitch has perfect pitch and they key off him. In this live video from the CMA's five years ago, you'll hear him give the pitch just before they begin singing. th-cam.com/video/OED_e8GnC_U/w-d-xo.html
About their in-ears: they’ve said that they get starting notes and beats and then that they listen to each other. Don’t know if the beat continues throughout the song or not.
About the drums: I’ve heard that the drummers won some sort of contest for the reward of playing with PTX, but I don’t know if that came from PTX or the venue.
I attended a PTX Christmas concert back in 2018. It was so good. They’re all true performers and they love interacting with the crowd, so their live performances are sometimes better than the studio recordings. 🤯 Yes, really.
The drums were a Jimmy Kimmel thing. I don't think the group really wanted them there, but went along with it because they are all really nice people and didn't want to upset anyone. I personally found the drums distracting and unnecessary.
I got to see them live during their very first tour and it was PHENOMENAL. I honestly cannot express how much more impactful it is to hear them in person. Back then, it was a pretty small venue compared to the places they play nowadays, and the somewhat confined space really added so much to the experience. I'm really curious how it feels seeing them in a proper stadium! Hoping to be able to go again once concert's are safe again. But yes, highly HIGHLY recommend seeing them if you ever get the chance.
I don't think they use a click track live. The only reason I say that is because in interviews they have stated that their song writing and performance processes aren't as hard as most people might think - they know each other so well. My guess is the only thing they have piped in are their bandmates.
Btw...live they are just as amazing.
Subbed 4 more PTX! Thanks for reacting. Always nice to hear a professionals opinion! I learn so much.
I saw them live in Brisbane last February, just before Covid shut down their tour. It was the best concert i've been to in my 55 years. The tour recommences in 2022 I believe.
They just announced yesterday that it will be starting up again next year at this time.
I really think you would adore their Silent Night version, it's fantastic!
Unlike most musicians, PTX works sort-of like this is a regular job. They get together daily in the morning and work until the evening. Bohemian Rhapsody, the song and video, took them about 3 months to get right. They have said it is the most difficult thing they have done.
And you are spot-on about details. In Bohemian Rhapsody, near the end of the song, they 'tilt' the camera up to show a dark sky with stars in it. It is an homage to Queen guitarist, who also is a Ph.D. in Astrophysics.
You might be interested in PTX's cover of Blinding Lights. This was recorded and released during covid, so I doubt there is a live version yet. But it's a great cover!
Don't know if anyone else thought of this, but maybe they had the drums come out because Kevin had a hand held mike and could not use his hands as well for some of the drum beats he would normally do.
You should check out their cover of Can You Feel The Love Tonight... It's absolutely beautiful ❤️
More PTX reactions! Loved this reaction because I hadn’t seen this live version but holy crap, it sounds exactly the same as the studio version!
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Pentaholics. There is so much for you to catch up on. My favourites are Hallelujah, Daft Punk (GRAMMY winner), Amazing Grace, Mary did you know, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine (both recorded and live) the recorded version has a visual message.
Do they need click?? Check out th-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/w-d-xo.html where they sing WITHOUT MIC's/IEM's just huddled round.... including skip backs/stutters - LIVE.
Now you should watch the studio production without the added drums. Not sure why they were there.
As an example of a song that does not have a strong rhythm but in which PTX keeps perfect timing, check out "Run To You."
thank you, very interesting to see this as I have head it mentioned often. You should also look for Disturbed's version of the Sound of Silence, their video is great but for the real experience listen to the live version from the Conan show
I love this song so much but never seen this version before, thanks for sharing! Please check out the song My Blood-BBC live lounge version by twenty one pilots, Tyler has a really unique voice, lots to talk about!
I would love to hear your reaction to Disturbed doing Sound of Silence live from Conan.
I was going to comment the same thing but figured I'd look through the comments first. Hopefully she gets to see this as I think her reaction would be great on that one as well.
PTX has done some Disney covers like Can You Feel the Love Tonight (4 key changes!) and Let It Go. If you want to laugh out loud, check out their Frozen Medley: th-cam.com/video/tA53EsnzlIg/w-d-xo.html
No, The Recorded version is all Kevin on the beat box.
Check out some Homefree or some voice play if you like the Acapella stuff! Tim Foust the bass of Homefree and Adam Rupp the beat boxer will blow your mind. As well as Geoff Castellucci of Voiceplay their Bass who has learned alot from Tim Foust and has an amazing range and some solo stuff that is just outstanding!
Pentatonix is great, another A Cappella Band you should know and react is Home Free.
You talked through some of the most important parts
One day I hope PTX stands up to West Coast Venue's (Kimmel and The Hollywood Bowl, et al) and tells them that they do not need to add drums to any more of their performances because it might like cool.
Maybe it is only me, but every time I see this live performance I hate the drum 'intrusion' even more. IMHO, "Guilding a lilly" by spraying it with Rustoleum!
You should check out the Bass Gang. It’s made up of four bass singers. They just released four new songs that are just EPIC!!! Yellow Flicker Beat is my favorite, but Mad World is so bassy it will shake the walls. Check it out!
The drums was kevin. The beat boxer
For a blow-your-mind live performance, please react to PTX's cover of Gold by Kiara.
Always love ur comments and reaction. I've made a Rita Ora Best vocals video if you'd be interested in reacting :)
If you like live, check out PTX's Evolution of Ariana Grande.
Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to Camilo Sesto: Getsemani ( live 1977 ).
No click track, or so I have heard. White Winter Hymnal is one of my favorite Christmas songs that they perform. I prefer the true acapella version.
Yes, I think they have a click track during live performances. Don't leave anything to chance if you don't have to! The drums were added by the show producers, they are not on the studio recording. If you want to see REAL magic chords, you should listen to their original recording, "Run to You" performed live. It is a slow, haunting melody and I swear they never use the same chord twice in the whole piece! th-cam.com/video/gVNamBJUdfU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Miss Nina Please Do React On Gabriel Henrique's My Heart Will Go On..You'll Love It Promise..Thank You
Please react to Molly Sanden - Husavik live at the Oscars! :D
Please copy and paste the title on TH-cam to react to this song because no people no people in the entire world can sing this song better than these 3 men ----- > [Super Vocal] Wang Xi, Li Qi, Ju Hongchuan - “The Sound of Silence”: A near-perfect trio performance
I watched all Dimash and Sohyang reactions of yours. If you are looking for another great singer who is so underrated, check "Chandelier - Sia (Cover By: Davina Michelle)." Davina Michelle is a great singer.
I think the beat boxing was enhanced on the recording, but was different to to duplicate live.
No. Just unnecessary drums added by the venue. They formed for a show called The Sing-off in 2011. You can view their entire career on TH-cam. You can see their growth and development, although they were great from day one.
Nina, I'm probaly going to be beheaded by PTX fans after this comment, but this version doesn't give me anything at all. It's "pretty", but there's no emotions, feel or soul to it at all. For me this is just five people showing off how good they are. And even using clicks! Come on... I advise you to do a reaction to Disturbeds live version of the same song from Conan O'Brien Tonight Show. Or even the version with Myles Kennedy.
I prefer listening to them without the added drum. I feel it distracts from them and somewhat overrides Kevin's beatboxing. I appreciate your reactions, but, please pause the video. I can't hear them singing while you are talking, nor can you. Then, when you start again, back it up a few seconds, please. Just a suggestion. Thank you.
Hearing loss has made "live" reactions mostly unproductive for me. I'm very glad you're a Pentatonix fan, it helps quite a bit when vocals are broken down musically
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"Love Me When I Don't" is an original song. They performed it live on Kelly Clarkson th-cam.com/video/4YLKWhIyCXg/w-d-xo.html
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I honestly hate when they have other instruments playing along side them live. Kevin and Matt/Avi always get washed out.
It's tough to duplicate some of Kevin's beats live (especially the foot stomps).
Nina, please pleaseee react to Rina Sawayama in Tiny Desk Conert!!!!
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The Official video version is ten+ times better. As a fan of acapella music, the addition of the drums was somewhere between an insult, a travesty and was probably the hare-brained idea of a TV producer who doesn't understand or appreciate acapella music. I'm surprised Pentatonix didn't object or say no way.
Such a nice reaction!!!
It seems you love acappela music, so i have a recomendetion for you the acappela group called "Home Free". They also come from the same competition with PTX. Please do reaction to this one :th-cam.com/video/4Y9t3l-1BFU/w-d-xo.html . They're very talented singer
And shab ke mishe
I wonder how you're gonna play the bottom keys if u stack the second right on top of it 🤣
Go for amirtataloo music call bato Persian
Awful addition of the percussion. Terrible way to ruin the performance. They were not even playing well.
I don't mind pausing to react but talking over them is annoying.
Yeah pretty yes ... DOES NOT MATCH THE LYRICS.... NEXT!!!!
You speak so much
Haha! Its called a reaction video. 😊😊
You must be new to things called reactions. If you just want to watch the video that she's reacting to, go on TH-cam and find it.
Talked too much over good parts of the song rather than pausing. Listen to other reactors. They don't do it.