Nice to hear a reaction to the bass. I sang bass for a LONG time...and not baritone. At one time, I was in nine choirs. At once. I wasn't the best singer..but other basses found a way to come stand next to me, for a reason.
“Beard Dude, Hat Guy, McDreamy... “ Within 3 videos I’m sure you’ll know them as Avi, Mitch, Scott, and Kevin, Kirsten (but you can call me Kirstie) and Matt. And full back stories.
Shortly before he passed, Leonard Cohen heard Pentatonix cover of his song. He said it was the best cover he had ever heard. The gentleman who started the song off is Scott and he's a baritone the gentleman in the beanie is avo and he is a basso profundo and has been Known to blow speakers out he can sing so deep When he is Singing Scott takes over the Bass. Then there's Kirsty who's a mezzo soprano and the gentleman with the hat is Mitch. Mitch is a countertenor and can sing even higher than that. There is a video on TH-cam Titled Mitch grassi range You get to hear him singing All of the different notes and octaves And I really don't know what any of that means but You do get to here Him at every point in his range. Pentatonix does mostly do covers. In February they released an album entitled the lucky ones and it is all original music. Then they just put out a 90s dance melody. Pentatonix never does a song that they cannot reproduce Live what they did For the official video. There is a live version of hallelujah I think the video is titled a Pentatonix holiday special. Kevin is the beat boxer and he Is a world class cello player. . He has performed at Carnegie hall. In some videos he is playing the cello while beatboxing. He calls this cello boxIng. He plays the saxophone and the keyboard. He speaks fluent mandarin and graduated premed from Yale. Avi is a classically trained Opera singer. Kevin did not know he could sing when he joined Pentatonix but avi taught him how to sing. He doesn't sing often And he is a tenor. Since you enjoyed hallelujah which is Religious Song check out Amazing grace. In 2017 he leaves Pentatonix for personal reasons and on good terms with Pentatonix and helps to find his replacement matt. he now has a solo career Check out change on the rise. Every word you hear Every sound you hear every note you hear was all done by avi. Keep doing Pentatonix reactions and the Pentaholics will flock to you. We are a Fiercely Loyal and protective group of fans. Mitch and Scott have a side project titled super fruit And Kevin has his own channel called KO. Check out his cover of Down by Marion hill. To hear the wall of sound Pentatonix can make watch imagine. They have 3 Grammy's. Dive into their catalog there isn't a bad song. Pentatonix is THE a cappella group
Kevin’s beat box isn’t enhanced. He is absolutely incredible.They won’t sing anything they can’t do live. Avi is the bass, Scott the baritone, Kirstin is the mezzo soprano, Mitch is a counter tenor. Unbelievable range.
Dunno about the enhanced, technically Eqing the breath out os enhancing even tho you don't need post to do that... very usefull for bass or beatboxer, especially if bases aren't true bases but they can just extend to it (with that I mean that thwy don't have resonance @ the lowest nodes), Geoff talked about this in a Q&A And on mitch I think there is a little reverb or double for about a second, that said... are this considrd drastoc enhancements? nah, wouldn't say so, this are effects you can use in live as well without a lot of problems Am I sure and do I have proofs they use some minor effects? no How likely is it that they use some minor effects like reverb, EQ etc? quite likely
He was saying they use reverb and/or delay which they absolutely do use on their studio productions. Doesn't me they cant sing this live which obviously they can
Definitely! In addition to their two "originals" albums ("Pentatonix" and the recently released "The Lucky Ones") most of their other albums (except "Classics" and "Top Pop" and a couple of the Christmas albums) always included a few originals along with the covers. ("The Baddest Girl", "Love Again", "Natural Disaster", "Run to You", "See Through", "Standing By" are great examples from their earliest albums, PTX Vol I, PTX Vol II, and PTX Vol III)
Scott (1st singer, tall blonde guy) is the baritone and covers bass whenever the bass takes a solo.. Avi (2nd singer, bearded guy) is a bass profundo.. Kirstin (female) is a mezzo soprano Mitch (big hat) is an incredible counter tenor Kevin (beatboxer) is amazing and has MANY talents ..they are ALL amazing!!!!
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole! Scott first singer did the bass on second verse. You need to start from the beginning they won the Sing off competition but you will get the history
@@dreyhawk I agree, I enjoy the Avi reactions equally as much, especially since they don't happen as often. I judge a person's headphones by whether or not they react to Avi. We really ought to come up with a nickname for reacting to Avi like we have for Mitch.
This is an A capella group which means no instruments. The tall blond guy is Scott Hoying-Baritone (several ranges); the girl is Kirsten Maldonado, Mezzo-Soprano; the guy with the hat is Mitch Grassi, Counter-Tenor; the bearded guy with the turban is Avi Kaplan, Basso-Profundo, and the Beatboxer is Kevin Olusola who is a Tenor, Cellist, Cellist-Beatboxer. Scott, Kirsten, and Mitch met in a high school in Arlington, TX (between Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX), After graduation they went to different colleges and majored in music. They got together for a tv singing competition called "Sing-Off" but had to be a 5 person group, so Avi and Kevin came on by referrals. Penta is Latin for 5, Tonix for tones, sooo 5Tones = Penta Tonix, affectionally known as PTX. Where they are in the video is the California Mojave Desert.
I laughed at the ‘mcdreamy’ and ‘scrawny dude with a hat’ descriptions. Great reaction! I suggest Bohemian Rhapsody as your next Pentatonix rabbit hole!
As soon as you said you don't think Mitch was even trying, I'm DYING to see a react of their "Aha! Live in Singapore" OMGGGGGGG pleeeeeaseeeeeee!!! I'm subscribing just so I don't miss when you do that react!!
There it is!! That Mitch Face!! The Mitch Face is when someone hears Mitch (in the hat) for the first time!! We always watch reactors for that face! Welcome to being a Pentatolic like the rest of us!
Avi Kaplan (2nd singer, beard and beanie) is a classically trained basso profundo and can go low enough with enough power to blow out speakers. There are TH-cam videos on that. He was the groups original bass 2011-2017 and participated in selecting his replacement Matt Sallee. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. It is long and deep with 10 years of covers and original music.
There are two "deep" voices on display in this song. First is AVI the 1st Bass of Pentatonix (Guy with wool cap). Then when he takes the lead vocal, Scott (Blond guy) takes over the Bass. That is the pattern they still use to this day, except with the new Bass, Matt. Great reaction. Thanks.
@@Orodroth The jury is split on that. Every item I have seen about the actual studio track that was used for the video, says Avi is double tracked, OR Scott has taken over the Bass. The fact that there is no definitive answer is frustrating. Although more than one "Vocal Coach" has said that the "tone" of the Bass is Scott's in the video. And that the "Christmas Special" video, with Scott visibly taking over the Bass section, sounds the same as the "official" video. So believe what you will. I personally do hear a "difference" in the Bass during the Avi solo in the "Desert" video.
@@donny1960 When they sing live, Scott takes over bass. Studio recordings usually double Avi/ Matt. It's been misunderstood many times over because when they did a behind the scenes of a concert where they sung this song live, they mentioned Scott takes over in this song.
Love the look on your face when Mitch had the lead. That was a classic Mitch slap. Each member of the group is an amazing talent. Mitch, Scott (first verse) and Kirsten were highschool friends. What is amazing is the vocal range of each of them. Scott is nominally the baritone, but can sing bottom tenor at the upper range as well as bass when needed. Avi is nominally the bass, and is almost a basso profundo but with the upper range of a baritone. Kirsten is a coloratura soprano but has the range to sing alto. Mitch is a contratenor who can sing baritone. Kevin is the beat boxer and is a tenor. He can sing baritone as well. What is most incredible is how this was arranged. Each verse as well as each time the chorus was sung was a different arrangement. 4 arrangements for the verses and 6 for the chorus, and easy as beautiful as the others. A technical triumph that kept the soul of the music front and centre.
You only have about another 150-200 songs to go; three time Grammy winners and able to sing in multiple genres. Stick with them because as the others will tell you in the comments you will not regret it.👍👍😊
You need to add a playlist for Pentatonix now to save you having to move them later - you will not stop reacting to them anytime soon. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
I have watched Pentatonix since they appeared on 'Sing Off', which they won. The group has grown and improved over the years. Avi the bass, left amicably to pursue his own career. He helped them find Matt Salle, his replacement. Scott, the first singer, is listed as baritone but has an enormous range that he uses to cover bass when needed. Mitch, the counter tenor, has a huge range also. Kristin, the mezzo soprano, and Mitch also cover each others parts when needed. Kevin the beat boxer, also sings and has a beautiful tenor voice that you'll see more in later videos. The more you watch, the more you'll get hooked! Their first grammy was in 2015 for 'Daft Punk', which was filmed in a closet for $400. The 2nd was in 2016 for 'Sugar Plum Fairy'. The 3rd was in 2017 for 'Jolene' with Dolly Parton. Their concerts are always sold out and they are prolific in releasing new music. From the beginning, Pentatonix hasn't received the respect they deserve. The sad thing is, the industry doesn't know what to do with them and therefore their music doesn't get nominated for grammys as it should. I'm sure this is disheartening for them.
Leonard Cohen wrote over 80 different verses to this song, not just 5. He usually performed 5 of them per performance but switched them out quite often in live performances.
Yes- I just recently heard that by he wrote it all in one night & by the last verse he was lying on the kitchen floor in his underwear & writing on a paper bag or something - worth Googling, for sure.
Leonard Cohen, before he passed, is said to have considered this PTX cover to be the best version ever of his song. I agree, and I think you may, as well.
I didn't see anyone else post this, so I guess I will. Kevin (the Beatboxer) is actually creating the sounds with his mouth except the jacket thumping. It is just a bit more produced for the official MVs and albums. Maybe take a look at their live versions to see them actually perform all the parts. Like someone else said, they don't make anything they can't recreate live. Kevin also plays cello in some of their videos. And Scott plays piano. But those instances are few and far between. Maybe check out "Say Something" cover or "Perfect" cover to see it in action.
And there it is, Mitchface! Between being Mitchslapped (hearing Mitch Grassi for the first time) and falling into Avi-awe, you’ve been served' by 5 of the most talented performers on Earth! Mitch has a vocal range that spans over 6 octaves!
Mitch face! When you first hear him, the guy in the hat, the WTF? moment is awesome. And yes, Mitch can go waaay higher. And it's Avi who does the bass, the guy with the beanie.
As already mentioned, Pentatonix is an acapella BAND (the members have referred to themselves as a band and not a group) and despite their multiple covers, they also have original music (2 original albums) and despite their multiple Christmas covers, they neither should they be labeled as a Christmas band.
You my friend have stumbled across something special which you are going to fall in love with. This group is unbelievable. try to start with the early stuff and work your way. They are multi talented. you Just jumped into the rabbit hole and are never going to come out. THey are awesome, and will have so many videos to play, Scott (McDreamy) , Kirstie, sounds like thirsty and Mitch, the dude with the hat were the originals. They picked up Avi, the Bass guy and Kevin the beat boxer right before The Sing off, a Acappella show and won it. Avi left for personal reasons and they Picked up a new guy MAtt, who is just as talented. you will enjoy this group. I got hooked when I heard them on the sing off
First singer is the low bass. The black guy hits the beats and rhythm. That low hit is him. He's awesome! Then Mitch sings and we forget there all fantastic.
Scott sings the bass line when Avi is singing lead. All of their ranges are insane. There are no effects, other than production reverbs. Everything you here is their voices, unless Kevin plays the cello. In their latest “90’s Dance Medley” they use an auto-tune effect but only for the effect, not to correct anyone’s pitch LOL.
The Mitch-Face is always so satisfying to watch. Never get tired of seeing the reaction we all have felt when a voice just floors us. Pentagram front and centre.
Shortly before his death, Leonard Cohen heard this cover and said it was his favorite version! Check out : Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone. Sound of Silence. Imagine. Can't Hold Us. Can You Feel the Love Tonight. New Rules /Are You That Somebody. ...the list is endless. Latest album (The Lucky Ones) is all originals.
A Pentatonix newbie! Hurray! Hope you explore them some more. If you want to see PTX do something completely different, I recommend their Daft Punk medley. It was their first Grammy winner.
The high voice guy is Mitch and you just got “Mitch slapped.” 💕 We Pentaholics will follow you on your journey with PTX. Amazing Grace is also wonderful.
When Scott, the first soloist and all other besides Avi (Matt after 2017), the bass line is sung by Avi Kaplan - second soloist. When Avi takes the lead, Scott sings the bass line. Scott Hoying is a baritone that can hit both bass and tenor notes.
Yes, Scott takes over the bass line when they do it live, but there's an interview with Avi where he said he did both parts in this version using overdubbing.
Welcome to my world. I love PTX. As a Pentaholic, I live for this. Seeing someone new discover PTX. You have 10 years of content to explore. Loved your reaction. I would love to hear your remarks about my favorite PTX song, Amazing Grace
I just loved your face when you got "Mitch Slapped" in the 4th verse. Mitch is an incredible vocalist I believe his range a 5 and a half to 6 octaves. I know he can hit A1. Scott the baritone (tall and gorgeous)and Avi the classically trained basso-profundo (beanie guy) also have amazing ranges and they all re enforce each other. Kirstin the Mezzo Soprano is so good she can sound as delicate as a feather and belt with the best of them. Kevin the beat boxer/tenor has more talent in his little finger than a hundred other pop stars.What always blows me away it how effortlessly they blend. They can sing anything from hymns (Amazing Grace - revalotory) to EDM/dubstep (Love Again* or DaftPunk medley - first grammy) to classic rock (Bohemian Rhapsody - Brian May even lauded it) to heartfelt ballads (Run to You* or Mad World) to classical instrumentals (Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy - second grammy) and everything in between. (gave you a mix of their covers an original* music there)
Welcome to the wonder of Pentatonix!! Some info for you Scott (1st singer) is a baritone with a huge range, he takes over the bass when Avi is singing. Avi (2nd, beanie) is the bass and has blown speakers with his voice during performances (shown on TH-cam). Kirstin/Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) is the alto/mezzo soprano and can go really high too. Then you have the wonder that is Mitch (hat) - he has a range that will blow you away and yes he can go far higher than that too! Finally you have Kevin - the most incredible beatboxer you'll ever hear and he's also a classical cellist who's played Carnegie Hall! Avi left the group on very amicable terms in 2017 and helped find his replacement, Matt, who is also awesome. They do originals as well as covers - you have 10 years of back catalogue to go through, including 3 that won them Grammies! I recomment Daft Punk to blow you out of the water next - filmed in one of their kitchens on a $400 budget and won them their first Grammy. They have a rule that they never do anything in a video/recording they can't do live - and there's plenty of live performances on TH-cam (incl Hallelujah) to prove it :) Even the prop used my Mitch in Bohemian Rhapsody is just that, a prop, not actually used (not going to give it away). You can't pick a bad song so literally pick anything and try it - you'll find your subscriptions go up hugely! Pentaholics are loyal, welcoming, and supportive. Be aware the record label is tough on copyright so you may want to add a filter to the video in your reactions as this seems to help - don't worry, none of us will mind as we've seen the videos many, many times before. Welcome to the rabbit hole of PTX and thanks for a great reaction!! I'm subscribing in the hope of more :D
More Pentatonix reactions, please! It’s so fun to watch people discover how amazing they are! Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence, Imagine.. all excellent. You really can’t go wrong with any choice 😊
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix, or PTX for short. Get ready for a quick boost to your channel from their rabid fans who call ourselves “Pentaholics”. Here is my quick intro to the group for new fans. PTX is a five member “a Capella” (without instruments) vocal band formed in 2011 for the NBC television reality competition show “The Sing Off”. The original members are “the trio”, who went to high school together in Arlington, Texas made up of: SCOTT HOYING, male, 6’3”, usually blond, sings baritone, but has a wide vocal range and covers the bass line of songs when the normal bass is singing a lead. MITCH GRASSI, male, 5’10”, normally black hair but has changed body mass, wardrobe and hair style so much in videos he’s often mistaken for different people. Mitch has an amazingly high range (contra tenor) that some mistake for a second female voice. KIRSTIN MALDONADO, female, 5’4”, natural hair color is black but changes it often in videos. Kirsti (rhymes with “thirsty”) sings mezzo soprano and, for a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Added to “the trio” for the show were: AVI KAPLAN, male, 5’11”, long dark hair, beard, usually wears a knit hat of some kind. Avi is a classically trained “basso profundo”. He provides the vocal bass line as well as added vocal percussion but often uses his upper registry to sing vocal leads in a number of arrangements. Avi is the ONLY member of the band that has change. He left on good terms in 2017 for reasons related to conflicting demands of the band’s touring schedule and his personal/family commitments. He assisted the group in finding his replacement Matt Sallee. KEVIN OLUSOLA male, 6’1”, black, changing hair style, is known as “KO” and was asked to join PTX to provide vocal percussion after Scott watched a TH-cam video of him “cello boxing” (beatboxing while playing his cello). KO is the classic over achiever of the group. He plays Cello, Piano, and Saxophone all at concert levels. He graduated pre-med from Yale, speaks Spanish and spent over a year in China where he became fluent in Chinese. He sings Tenor but vocals were not his strong suite when he started so he worked with other band members and a vocal coach until while on tour he would perform the featured vocals in "if I ever fall in love", (originally performed by guest artist Jason Derulo for the album and video). He also writes and produces music both individually and for the group. So, KO is more than “just the beatboxer”. The most recent member and the only change in the group’s membership is: MATT SALLEE, male, 5’9” black with usually close-cut black hair. Matt replaced Avi Kaplan in 2017 to provide vocals, vocal bass and percussion. Matt can be heard using his exceptional upper vocal range to provide a rich tenor/baritone lead often ending with a slide down to a deep bass punch. Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. The only exception is they may deliberately use Auto-Tune when they cover songs where it was used in the original and is key to the sound of that song. An example is "90's Dance Medley" when they use it in Cher’s, “Believe”. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. Enjoy the ride.
Avi Kaplan was their bass at the time. If you want to see more, check out Home Free version of "Ring of Fire" featuring Avi. Both Home Free and Pentatonix are amazing acapella groups.
Mitch, the high voice, will blow your mind. Check out their cover of Gold for his awesomeness as well as Aha Live in Singapore. That song won them a Grammy.
You've been " Mitch slapped"! The hat guy is Mitch, the deep voice is Avi, tall guy Scott, girl Kirstie and best beat boxer ever Kevin. Welcome to our wonderful world of PTX.
Avi (the second soloist) is the bass and when he has a solo Scott (the baritone and first soloist covers the bass). Kristin is the mezzo soprano and Mitch (the 4th soloist is a tenor). Kevin (only member in this cover without a solo) is the beatboxer, cellist and tenor.
Everyone always forgets KD Lang singing it. Was my beautiful Dads favourite version so we played it at his funeral a couple of years back. I’m hoping now, he’s up there somewhere, headphones on, listening and loving Pentatonix’s version. It’s the purest and cleanest cover - EVER!
Loved the 'Mitch Face' - the guy with the hat and the angelic voice.... they have covers, originals, Christmas songs - they make everything they do - better... I like their covers better than the original versions, their original songs are beautiful and meaningful - Avi (Mr Beard) is haunting, Mitch (the hat) is just incredible, Kevin, the beatboxer is insanely talented, Kirsty is wonderful and Scott (the first blonde guy) is also amazing in his range and ability - I have subbed in hope that you react to more PTX (Pentatonix). They have such a diverse range of songs, there will be a song you know that you can react to.
While you're taking your stroll down the PTX rabbit hole, go check out the stuff that Kevin (the beat boxer) does on his own. Check out his cover of Marian Hill's song Down, and be amazed
That deep voice is our beloved Avi (beard and beanie), who's a classically trained basso profundo. We miss him so much in the Pentatonix line-up. Avi left in 2017 due to the rigors of the group's schedule, and his mom was sick while they were touring, so he helped find his replacement, Matt Sallee. You will see Matt in any videos from 2018 or later. Matt had big shoes to fill, but he's such a talented performer in his own right, and now he's totally part of the PTX family
It's all them. They perform live and you can see the amazing talent, no enhancement. So glad you gave PTX a listen. Step through the door and prepare yourself. Their catalog is extensive and mind blowing. They also perform their own original songs. Once you have started this musical journey you can't turn away. Loved your reaction. We call ourselves pentaholics and we appear in droves when we discover someone new reacting to our glorious obsession! 😉
Does anyone else watch the pentatonix reactions and wait for that “Mitch slap”
I'm completely with you ❤
Everybody who listen to these reactions waits for the “Mitch slap” - but they are all great
Is there any other reason to watch a reaction video!?😂❤
I get such a kick out of them hearing this for the first time. Always makes me smile.
And if they don’t react … I rewind, watch it again … and if no Mitch slap or appropriate “AWE” I move on to the next one immediately. 😎
Me waiting for mitchs solo like👀
SAME
Best part of any Pentatonix reaction!
@@emilywhittaker9414 I agree, that's mainly the reason why I watch these reactions.
Have you seen his solo of Your Power? It will break your heart and make your day, all at the same time.
@@marylynne9104 yes, I listen to it a lot and it really does make my day
If theres a song that could unite mankind it would be this one being sung by this group.
Someone just got "Mitch-slapped" for the first time... lol
Lol
It’s what I came to see - love it when hallelujah is someone’s first PTX track, Mitch just shines in this set up
I come to these reaction vids to see how they react after being mitch-slapped 😍🥰😍
@@kelliepeak5384 same
This is honestly my favourite expression in the internet slang xD it's so hilariously accurate lol
They don't just do covers. They have original stuff as well.
Mitch slapped. My favorite!!!!
Yeah, you’re right. Mitch wasn’t even trying. He can SANG.
Nice to hear a reaction to the bass. I sang bass for a LONG time...and not baritone. At one time, I was in nine choirs. At once. I wasn't the best singer..but other basses found a way to come stand next to me, for a reason.
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Pentaholics will gladly guide your journey. We all love to recruit new Pentaholics everywhere.
Well said!
We totally do! 😊
Little Drummer Boy... nuf said
We are worst than the Borg. Resistance is futile!
“Beard Dude, Hat Guy, McDreamy... “ Within 3 videos I’m sure you’ll know them as Avi, Mitch, Scott, and Kevin, Kirsten (but you can call me Kirstie) and Matt. And full back stories.
That my friend is called being Mitch - Slapped!!! Welcome to the rabbit hole x
Shortly before he passed, Leonard Cohen heard Pentatonix cover of his song. He said it was the best cover he had ever heard. The gentleman who started the song off is Scott and he's a baritone the gentleman in the beanie is avo and he is a basso
profundo and has been Known to blow speakers out he can sing so deep When he is Singing Scott takes over the Bass. Then there's Kirsty who's a mezzo soprano and the gentleman with the hat is Mitch. Mitch is a countertenor and can sing even higher than that. There is a video on TH-cam Titled Mitch grassi range You get to hear him singing All of the different notes and octaves And I really don't know what any of that means but You do get to here Him at every point in his range. Pentatonix does mostly do covers. In February they released an album entitled the lucky ones and it is all original music. Then they just put out a 90s dance melody. Pentatonix never does a song that they cannot reproduce Live what they did For the official video. There is a live version of hallelujah I think the video is titled a Pentatonix holiday special. Kevin is the beat boxer and he Is a world class cello player.
. He has performed at Carnegie hall. In some videos he is playing the cello while beatboxing. He calls this cello boxIng. He plays the saxophone and the keyboard. He speaks fluent mandarin and graduated premed from Yale. Avi is a classically trained Opera singer. Kevin did not know he could sing when he joined Pentatonix but avi taught him how to sing. He doesn't sing often And he is a tenor. Since you enjoyed hallelujah which is Religious Song check out Amazing grace. In 2017 he leaves Pentatonix for personal reasons and on good terms with Pentatonix and helps to find his replacement matt. he now has a solo career Check out change on the rise. Every word you hear Every sound you hear every note you hear was all done by avi. Keep doing Pentatonix reactions and the Pentaholics will flock to you. We are a Fiercely Loyal and protective group of fans. Mitch and Scott have a side project titled super fruit And Kevin has his own channel called KO. Check out his cover of Down by Marion hill. To hear the wall of sound Pentatonix can make watch imagine. They have 3 Grammy's. Dive into their catalog there isn't a bad song. Pentatonix is THE a cappella group
You want insane... watch their “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover.
And continue the insanity with Daft Punk, which they won a Grammy for.
Bohemian Rhapsody MAY blow your mind.
Agreed! It is phenomenal!
Agreed. Two words: guitar solos
Kevin’s beat box isn’t enhanced. He is absolutely incredible.They won’t sing anything they can’t do live.
Avi is the bass, Scott the baritone, Kirstin is the mezzo soprano, Mitch is a counter tenor. Unbelievable range.
And Kevin is a tenor.
And to add to this, when Avi/Matt (new bass) sings, Scott sings the bass part. And everyone's right, nothing is enhanced & this sounds the same live!
Oh And that reaction to the hat guy (Mitch) is called being Mitch-slapped! Welcome to the Ptx rabbit hole!
Dunno about the enhanced, technically Eqing the breath out os enhancing even tho you don't need post to do that... very usefull for bass or beatboxer, especially if bases aren't true bases but they can just extend to it (with that I mean that thwy don't have resonance @ the lowest nodes), Geoff talked about this in a Q&A
And on mitch I think there is a little reverb or double for about a second, that said... are this considrd drastoc enhancements? nah, wouldn't say so, this are effects you can use in live as well without a lot of problems
Am I sure and do I have proofs they use some minor effects? no
How likely is it that they use some minor effects like reverb, EQ etc? quite likely
He was saying they use reverb and/or delay which they absolutely do use on their studio productions. Doesn't me they cant sing this live which obviously they can
The Mitch face!!! Welcome to our world !
They don't do just covers they have original songs as well
Definitely! In addition to their two "originals" albums ("Pentatonix" and the recently released "The Lucky Ones") most of their other albums (except "Classics" and "Top Pop" and a couple of the Christmas albums) always included a few originals along with the covers. ("The Baddest Girl", "Love Again", "Natural Disaster", "Run to You", "See Through", "Standing By" are great examples from their earliest albums, PTX Vol I, PTX Vol II, and PTX Vol III)
Twelve years worth
Scott (1st singer, tall blonde guy) is the baritone and covers bass whenever the bass takes a solo..
Avi (2nd singer, bearded guy) is a bass profundo..
Kirstin (female) is a mezzo soprano
Mitch (big hat) is an incredible counter tenor
Kevin (beatboxer) is amazing and has MANY talents
..they are ALL amazing!!!!
Kevin’s tenor is really quite beautiful.
Basso
One of the best "Mitch faces" I've seen!
And the Mitch face doesn't disappoint
Congratulations!! Longest enduring Mitchface ever! Daft Punk won them they’re first Grammy, Sound of Silence will give more chills.
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole! Scott first singer did the bass on second verse. You need to start from the beginning they won the Sing off competition but you will get the history
That was the best Mitch-slap in a while...just pure astonishment.
Homie was bout to let loose in his drawz. 🤣
That…is a HAT. 😂😂😂 Mitch got him in the end!! 😜
The Mitch-slap and the discovery of Avi's deep deep voice are always fun to watch.
I saw one where the person reacting like they really was slapped
@@dreyhawk I agree, I enjoy the Avi reactions equally as much, especially since they don't happen as often. I judge a person's headphones by whether or not they react to Avi. We really ought to come up with a nickname for reacting to Avi like we have for Mitch.
Bloody amazing group
THERE'S NO TURNING BACK NOW... WELCOME TO THE PTX FAM 😍❤
This is an A capella group which means no instruments. The tall blond guy is Scott Hoying-Baritone (several ranges); the girl is Kirsten Maldonado, Mezzo-Soprano; the guy with the hat is Mitch Grassi, Counter-Tenor; the bearded guy with the turban is Avi Kaplan, Basso-Profundo, and the Beatboxer is Kevin Olusola who is a Tenor, Cellist, Cellist-Beatboxer. Scott, Kirsten, and Mitch met in a high school in Arlington, TX (between Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX), After graduation they went to different colleges and majored in music. They got together for a tv singing competition called "Sing-Off" but had to be a 5 person group, so Avi and Kevin came on by referrals. Penta is Latin for 5, Tonix for tones, sooo 5Tones = Penta Tonix, affectionally known as PTX. Where they are in the video is the California Mojave Desert.
I laughed at the ‘mcdreamy’ and ‘scrawny dude with a hat’ descriptions. Great reaction! I suggest Bohemian Rhapsody as your next Pentatonix rabbit hole!
Same here!! 😂🤣
Definitely 😊
also Mr. Beard
Someone got hit w a Mitch wow! I adore him.
As soon as you said you don't think Mitch was even trying, I'm DYING to see a react of their "Aha! Live in Singapore" OMGGGGGGG pleeeeeaseeeeeee!!! I'm subscribing just so I don't miss when you do that react!!
There it is!! That Mitch Face!! The Mitch Face is when someone hears Mitch (in the hat) for the first time!! We always watch reactors for that face! Welcome to being a Pentatolic like the rest of us!
Avi Kaplan (2nd singer, beard and beanie) is a classically trained basso profundo and can go low enough with enough power to blow out speakers. There are TH-cam videos on that. He was the groups original bass 2011-2017 and participated in selecting his replacement Matt Sallee. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. It is long and deep with 10 years of covers and original music.
There are two "deep" voices on display in this song. First is AVI the 1st Bass of Pentatonix (Guy with wool cap). Then when he takes the lead vocal, Scott (Blond guy) takes over the Bass. That is the pattern they still use to this day, except with the new Bass, Matt. Great reaction. Thanks.
Couldn’t explain it better myself!!
They did that live and in some other songs. This is a studio version and Avi is double tracked.
@@Orodroth The jury is split on that. Every item I have seen about the actual studio track that was used for the video, says Avi is double tracked, OR Scott has taken over the Bass. The fact that there is no definitive answer is frustrating. Although more than one "Vocal Coach" has said that the "tone" of the Bass is Scott's in the video. And that the "Christmas Special" video, with Scott visibly taking over the Bass section, sounds the same as the "official" video. So believe what you will. I personally do hear a "difference" in the Bass during the Avi solo in the "Desert" video.
Scott takes the bass when Avi/Matt take lead. Check out Christmas Special- Hallelujah or Sound of Silence.
@@donny1960 When they sing live, Scott takes over bass. Studio recordings usually double Avi/ Matt. It's been misunderstood many times over because when they did a behind the scenes of a concert where they sung this song live, they mentioned Scott takes over in this song.
Love the look on your face when Mitch had the lead. That was a classic Mitch slap. Each member of the group is an amazing talent. Mitch, Scott (first verse) and Kirsten were highschool friends. What is amazing is the vocal range of each of them. Scott is nominally the baritone, but can sing bottom tenor at the upper range as well as bass when needed. Avi is nominally the bass, and is almost a basso profundo but with the upper range of a baritone. Kirsten is a coloratura soprano but has the range to sing alto. Mitch is a contratenor who can sing baritone. Kevin is the beat boxer and is a tenor. He can sing baritone as well. What is most incredible is how this was arranged. Each verse as well as each time the chorus was sung was a different arrangement. 4 arrangements for the verses and 6 for the chorus, and easy as beautiful as the others. A technical triumph that kept the soul of the music front and centre.
Amazing grace by pentatonix, your soul will be touched. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
Yes for sure, Amazing Grace next. A must!!!
You only have about another 150-200 songs to go; three time Grammy winners and able to sing in multiple genres. Stick with them because as the others will tell you in the comments you will not regret it.👍👍😊
You need to add a playlist for Pentatonix now to save you having to move them later - you will not stop reacting to them anytime soon.
Welcome to the rabbit hole.
The Mitchface did not disappoint! Welcome to the rabbit hole.
I have watched Pentatonix since they appeared on 'Sing Off', which they won. The group has grown and improved over the years. Avi the bass, left amicably to pursue his own career. He helped them find Matt Salle, his replacement. Scott, the first singer, is listed as baritone but has an enormous range that he uses to cover bass when needed. Mitch, the counter tenor, has a huge range also. Kristin, the mezzo soprano, and Mitch also cover each others parts when needed. Kevin the beat boxer, also sings and has a beautiful tenor voice that you'll see more in later videos. The more you watch, the more you'll get hooked! Their first grammy was in 2015 for 'Daft Punk', which was filmed in a closet for $400. The 2nd was in 2016 for 'Sugar Plum Fairy'. The 3rd was in 2017 for 'Jolene' with Dolly Parton. Their concerts are always sold out and they are prolific in releasing new music. From the beginning, Pentatonix hasn't received the respect they deserve. The sad thing is, the industry doesn't know what to do with them and therefore their music doesn't get nominated for grammys as it should. I'm sure this is disheartening for them.
Watch Avi Kaplan’s “Change On the Rise”. He does ALL the vocals.
So true!! If he wants to hear his bass that song is INCREDIBLE
Ditto!!!!
These 5 can hum better than some can sing. Their harmonies are to die for. loved you Mitch slap face and the whole reaction.
Haha very true
Mitch has that effect on pretty everyone! 😉
Thy won’t put out something they can’t replicate live on stage. They really are that talented. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
Wow! Mitch slapped to the Nth degree! Welcome to family, see ya in the rabbit hole 🐇
Leonard Cohen wrote over 80 different verses to this song, not just 5. He usually performed 5 of them per performance but switched them out quite often in live performances.
Wow. Thanks
Now I want to read/hear them all, thank you for sharing!
Yes- I just recently heard that by he wrote it all in one night & by the last verse he was lying on the kitchen floor in his underwear & writing on a paper bag or something - worth Googling, for sure.
The scrawny dude with the hat!!! How dare you... that’s the majestic Mitch!!
Leonard Cohen, before he passed, is said to have considered this PTX cover to be the best version ever of his song. I agree, and I think you may, as well.
I didn't see anyone else post this, so I guess I will. Kevin (the Beatboxer) is actually creating the sounds with his mouth except the jacket thumping. It is just a bit more produced for the official MVs and albums. Maybe take a look at their live versions to see them actually perform all the parts. Like someone else said, they don't make anything they can't recreate live. Kevin also plays cello in some of their videos. And Scott plays piano. But those instances are few and far between.
Maybe check out "Say Something" cover or "Perfect" cover to see it in action.
I love when new people first hear Mitch and are speechless!
And there it is, Mitchface! Between being Mitchslapped (hearing Mitch Grassi for the first time) and falling into Avi-awe, you’ve been served' by 5 of the most talented performers on Earth! Mitch has a vocal range that spans over 6 octaves!
Actually all 5 of them sing. They have now won 3 Grammys and also have incredible original music. Welcome to the world of Pentaholics.
Small guy is Mitch. He does Defying Gravity with the first guy as Superfruit. Shows how really high he can go.
Welcome to Pentatonix!!! You’re just getting started !
Mitch face! When you first hear him, the guy in the hat, the WTF? moment is awesome. And yes, Mitch can go waaay higher. And it's Avi who does the bass, the guy with the beanie.
Avi has broken equipment with his low notes. There is a TH-cam video showing it. And I have to agree, one of the best Mitch faces I've seen.
As already mentioned, Pentatonix is an acapella BAND (the members have referred to themselves as a band and not a group) and despite their multiple covers, they also have original music (2 original albums) and despite their multiple Christmas covers, they neither should they be labeled as a Christmas band.
Mitch Grassi the one in the big hat has an exceptional Vocal range the guy can hit whistle notes
You my friend have stumbled across something special which you are going to fall in love with. This group is unbelievable. try to start with the early stuff and work your way. They are multi talented. you Just jumped into the rabbit hole and are never going to come out. THey are awesome, and will have so many videos to play, Scott (McDreamy) , Kirstie, sounds like thirsty and Mitch, the dude with the hat were the originals. They picked up Avi, the Bass guy and Kevin the beat boxer right before The Sing off, a Acappella show and won it. Avi left for personal reasons and they Picked up a new guy MAtt, who is just as talented. you will enjoy this group. I got hooked when I heard them on the sing off
Let the flood gates open.....here come the Pentaholics.
The fastest way for any reactor to increase their subscribers? Start reacting to Pentatonix.
Pentatonix and Home Free are the 2 best accapella groups ever. Try Man of Constant Sorrow by Home Free. You wont be disappointed 😊
More ptx bohemian Rhapsody sounds of silence amazing grace and imagine 🔥
First singer is the low bass. The black guy hits the beats and rhythm. That low hit is him. He's awesome! Then Mitch sings and we forget there all fantastic.
Also listen to Sounds of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Amazing Grace, Daft Punk n
I really appreciate the sincerity of your reaction. I was a great response.
Thanks Brad !! really means alot !
Scott sings the bass line when Avi is singing lead. All of their ranges are insane.
There are no effects, other than production reverbs. Everything you here is their voices, unless Kevin plays the cello.
In their latest “90’s Dance Medley” they use an auto-tune effect but only for the effect, not to correct anyone’s pitch LOL.
Pentatonix is the most powerful and amazing group that I have ever heard, God bless them all, they are awesome,
Welcome to PTX! Bohemian Rhapsody..Imagine..Mary did you know..Amazing Grace are all guaranteed to give goosies!!
The Mitch-Face is always so satisfying to watch. Never get tired of seeing the reaction we all have felt when a voice just floors us. Pentagram front and centre.
Shortly before his death, Leonard Cohen heard this cover and said it was his favorite version! Check out :
Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone.
Sound of Silence.
Imagine.
Can't Hold Us.
Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
New Rules /Are You That Somebody.
...the list is endless. Latest album (The Lucky Ones) is all originals.
Sound of Silence, Imagine, ......
A Pentatonix newbie! Hurray! Hope you explore them some more. If you want to see PTX do something completely different, I recommend their Daft Punk medley. It was their first Grammy winner.
The Mitch-face is real.
The high voice guy is Mitch and you just got “Mitch slapped.” 💕 We Pentaholics will follow you on your journey with PTX.
Amazing Grace is also wonderful.
The Perfection that is Pentatonix!
Masters of their craft!
Great reaction! 😉. Angelic is a great description of this performance.
When Scott, the first soloist and all other besides Avi (Matt after 2017), the bass line is sung by Avi Kaplan - second soloist. When Avi takes the lead, Scott sings the bass line. Scott Hoying is a baritone that can hit both bass and tenor notes.
Yes, Scott takes over the bass line when they do it live, but there's an interview with Avi where he said he did both parts in this version using overdubbing.
Welcome to the ‘Miracle’ of Pentatonix! Listen to…Mary Did You Hear! Enjoy the rabbit hole!
Love the Mitch face (dude with the great hat), this was Leonard Cohens favorite cover. Listen to Sound of Silence.
Love the Mitch face at 6:13.
Welcome to my world. I love PTX. As a Pentaholic, I live for this. Seeing someone new discover PTX. You have 10 years of content to explore. Loved your reaction. I would love to hear your remarks about my favorite PTX song, Amazing Grace
You are in for surprise after surprise. Love your Mitch slap!!
I just loved your face when you got "Mitch Slapped" in the 4th verse. Mitch is an incredible vocalist I believe his range a 5 and a half to 6 octaves. I know he can hit A1. Scott the baritone (tall and gorgeous)and Avi the classically trained basso-profundo (beanie guy) also have amazing ranges and they all re enforce each other. Kirstin the Mezzo Soprano is so good she can sound as delicate as a feather and belt with the best of them. Kevin the beat boxer/tenor has more talent in his little finger than a hundred other pop stars.What always blows me away it how effortlessly they blend. They can sing anything from hymns (Amazing Grace - revalotory) to EDM/dubstep (Love Again* or DaftPunk medley - first grammy) to classic rock (Bohemian Rhapsody - Brian May even lauded it) to heartfelt ballads (Run to You* or Mad World) to classical instrumentals (Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy - second grammy) and everything in between. (gave you a mix of their covers an original* music there)
Welcome to the wonder of Pentatonix!! Some info for you Scott (1st singer) is a baritone with a huge range, he takes over the bass when Avi is singing. Avi (2nd, beanie) is the bass and has blown speakers with his voice during performances (shown on TH-cam). Kirstin/Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) is the alto/mezzo soprano and can go really high too. Then you have the wonder that is Mitch (hat) - he has a range that will blow you away and yes he can go far higher than that too! Finally you have Kevin - the most incredible beatboxer you'll ever hear and he's also a classical cellist who's played Carnegie Hall! Avi left the group on very amicable terms in 2017 and helped find his replacement, Matt, who is also awesome.
They do originals as well as covers - you have 10 years of back catalogue to go through, including 3 that won them Grammies! I recomment Daft Punk to blow you out of the water next - filmed in one of their kitchens on a $400 budget and won them their first Grammy. They have a rule that they never do anything in a video/recording they can't do live - and there's plenty of live performances on TH-cam (incl Hallelujah) to prove it :) Even the prop used my Mitch in Bohemian Rhapsody is just that, a prop, not actually used (not going to give it away).
You can't pick a bad song so literally pick anything and try it - you'll find your subscriptions go up hugely! Pentaholics are loyal, welcoming, and supportive. Be aware the record label is tough on copyright so you may want to add a filter to the video in your reactions as this seems to help - don't worry, none of us will mind as we've seen the videos many, many times before. Welcome to the rabbit hole of PTX and thanks for a great reaction!! I'm subscribing in the hope of more :D
They do original music too. My favorite original songs from them are Sing and Can’t Sleep Love. Nice Mitch face.
Can you react to pentatonix original song SING. Thanks love your reactions:)) ❤️❤️
Scott aka McDreamy LMAO I love it!!!
I love your face when you were Mitchslapped :)
More Pentatonix reactions, please! It’s so fun to watch people discover how amazing they are! Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence, Imagine.. all excellent. You really can’t go wrong with any choice 😊
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix, or PTX for short. Get ready for a quick boost to your channel from their rabid fans who call ourselves “Pentaholics”. Here is my quick intro to the group for new fans.
PTX is a five member “a Capella” (without instruments) vocal band formed in 2011 for the NBC television reality competition show “The Sing Off”. The original members are “the trio”, who went to high school together in Arlington, Texas made up of:
SCOTT HOYING, male, 6’3”, usually blond, sings baritone, but has a wide vocal range and covers the bass line of songs when the normal bass is singing a lead.
MITCH GRASSI, male, 5’10”, normally black hair but has changed body mass, wardrobe and hair style so much in videos he’s often mistaken for different people. Mitch has an amazingly high range (contra tenor) that some mistake for a second female voice.
KIRSTIN MALDONADO, female, 5’4”, natural hair color is black but changes it often in videos. Kirsti (rhymes with “thirsty”) sings mezzo soprano and, for a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Added to “the trio” for the show were:
AVI KAPLAN, male, 5’11”, long dark hair, beard, usually wears a knit hat of some kind. Avi is a classically trained “basso profundo”. He provides the vocal bass line as well as added vocal percussion but often uses his upper registry to sing vocal leads in a number of arrangements. Avi is the ONLY member of the band that has change. He left on good terms in 2017 for reasons related to conflicting demands of the band’s touring schedule and his personal/family commitments. He assisted the group in finding his replacement Matt Sallee.
KEVIN OLUSOLA male, 6’1”, black, changing hair style, is known as “KO” and was asked to join PTX to provide vocal percussion after Scott watched a TH-cam video of him “cello boxing” (beatboxing while playing his cello). KO is the classic over achiever of the group. He plays Cello, Piano, and Saxophone all at concert levels. He graduated pre-med from Yale, speaks Spanish and spent over a year in China where he became fluent in Chinese. He sings Tenor but vocals were not his strong suite when he started so he worked with other band members and a vocal coach until while on tour he would perform the featured vocals in "if I ever fall in love", (originally performed by guest artist Jason Derulo for the album and video). He also writes and produces music both individually and for the group. So, KO is more than “just the beatboxer”.
The most recent member and the only change in the group’s membership is:
MATT SALLEE, male, 5’9” black with usually close-cut black hair. Matt replaced Avi Kaplan in 2017 to provide vocals, vocal bass and percussion. Matt can be heard using his exceptional upper vocal range to provide a rich tenor/baritone lead often ending with a slide down to a deep bass punch.
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. The only exception is they may deliberately use Auto-Tune when they cover songs where it was used in the original and is key to the sound of that song. An example is "90's Dance Medley" when they use it in Cher’s, “Believe”.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen.
Enjoy the ride.
Avi Kaplan was their bass at the time. If you want to see more, check out Home Free version of "Ring of Fire" featuring Avi. Both Home Free and Pentatonix are amazing acapella groups.
Bohemian Rapsody…The Sound of Silence…Imagine…The Prayer…All are great Pentatonix Songs, for a start!🎶❤️
Welcome to the rabbit hole of PTX. You won’t regret the fall. It’s fun in here. Watch Sound of Silence next.
The deep voice like. You said is Avi Caplan, the bearded one
The francophone
Mitch, the high voice, will blow your mind. Check out their cover of Gold for his awesomeness as well as Aha Live in Singapore. That song won them a Grammy.
That Mitch effect... never gets old
Omg that is the best Mitch face I have seen for quite a while. Yep he goes a lot higher. The whole 5 of them are truly amazing. Welcome to the family.
And another Pentaholic is born! Love watching people fall in love with Pentatonix!
Mitch's range is 6 octaves. A1 to B7
You've been " Mitch slapped"! The hat guy is Mitch, the deep voice is Avi, tall guy Scott, girl Kirstie and best beat boxer ever Kevin. Welcome to our wonderful world of PTX.
Avi (the second soloist) is the bass and when he has a solo Scott (the baritone and first soloist covers the bass). Kristin is the mezzo soprano and Mitch (the 4th soloist is a tenor). Kevin (only member in this cover without a solo) is the beatboxer, cellist and tenor.
Everyone always forgets KD Lang singing it. Was my beautiful Dads favourite version so we played it at his funeral a couple of years back. I’m hoping now, he’s up there somewhere, headphones on, listening and loving Pentatonix’s version. It’s the purest and cleanest cover - EVER!
Loved the 'Mitch Face' - the guy with the hat and the angelic voice.... they have covers, originals, Christmas songs - they make everything they do - better... I like their covers better than the original versions, their original songs are beautiful and meaningful - Avi (Mr Beard) is haunting, Mitch (the hat) is just incredible, Kevin, the beatboxer is insanely talented, Kirsty is wonderful and Scott (the first blonde guy) is also amazing in his range and ability - I have subbed in hope that you react to more PTX (Pentatonix). They have such a diverse range of songs, there will be a song you know that you can react to.
While you're taking your stroll down the PTX rabbit hole, go check out the stuff that Kevin (the beat boxer) does on his own. Check out his cover of Marian Hill's song Down, and be amazed
That deep voice is our beloved Avi (beard and beanie), who's a classically trained basso profundo. We miss him so much in the Pentatonix line-up. Avi left in 2017 due to the rigors of the group's schedule, and his mom was sick while they were touring, so he helped find his replacement, Matt Sallee. You will see Matt in any videos from 2018 or later. Matt had big shoes to fill, but he's such a talented performer in his own right, and now he's totally part of the PTX family
The Base voice was Avi. He is and incredible bass. I love Pentatonix. I have their CD"s. They have the most amazing voices.
It's all them. They perform live and you can see the amazing talent, no enhancement. So glad you gave PTX a listen. Step through the door and prepare yourself. Their catalog is extensive and mind blowing. They also perform their own original songs. Once you have started this musical journey you can't turn away. Loved your reaction. We call ourselves pentaholics and we appear in droves when we discover someone new reacting to our glorious obsession! 😉
Came for the Mitch-slap/Mitch face. Was not disappointed.