Classical Vocal Coach Reacts To PENTATONIX The Prayer

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  • Pentatonix have given us some of the best covers on the internet and that's why we love them, but can they be truly authentic in The Prayer, originally by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli...
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  • @CoverCoach
    @CoverCoach  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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  • @drieuxkoeppel8152
    @drieuxkoeppel8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +562

    FYI: Pentatonix will be awarded a STAR on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME in 2023, the first acapella group to be so honored. And yes, it’s a really big deal. Billboard said about Pentatonix: “Pentatonix has succeeded where no other acapella group has: bringing acapella into the mainstream”…so happy and proud for them! #PentaholicSinceDayOne

    • @melissaclaar2554
      @melissaclaar2554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for the info

    • @therealpixie
      @therealpixie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That makes me tear up!

    • @shelleysherman1515
      @shelleysherman1515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So well earned 🎉❤

    • @JoleneDaviesITKWJ
      @JoleneDaviesITKWJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Another Pentaholic here from Day 1! Those sing off days were amazing! What a journey!

    • @FOC-xu2kw
      @FOC-xu2kw ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm delighted for them. So well deserved.

  • @johnnusz8278
    @johnnusz8278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    When this came out... I said it and I'll say it again... Scott's lower baritone range is my favorite part of his voice.

    • @janerubeo8318
      @janerubeo8318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agree💯

    • @sarahmcvaney1613
      @sarahmcvaney1613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      100% love his baritone. Its such a full, rich sound!

    • @camillep6873
      @camillep6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ditto

    • @shirleyfisher8313
      @shirleyfisher8313 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And Mitch counter tenor

    • @VAwitch
      @VAwitch ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish he would sing more often in his lower register.

  • @debbycowan1402
    @debbycowan1402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    The verse you didn’t recognize is sung in Italian in the Dion/Bocelli version. This version gave me goosebumps!

    • @agkittyhook2257
      @agkittyhook2257 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Celine has also performed the same version with Josh Groban a few times, the first time was when Groban subbed for Bocelli during Grammy rehearsals when Groban was just 16 & had never performed in public before. IMO, the version with Groban tops Bocelli's. To me, Scott's lower baritone sounds sounds similar to Groban's.

  • @christophercobb6352
    @christophercobb6352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    First guy: Mitch. Hence the expression (after experiencing Mitch's incredible range): "I was just Mitch slapped."

  • @Acadian_Proud
    @Acadian_Proud 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I am impressed with Mitch’s articulation every syllable, of every vowels and consonants.

  • @joycewetherbee7421
    @joycewetherbee7421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Mitch is a counter tenor with a 6-octave range. His voice is positively angelic.

    • @maytree56
      @maytree56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      We had a teacher at my school who sang counter tenor, four hundred kids and about twenty odd teachers singing hymns every morning but you could always make out his voice in the hall.

    • @RubyGB
      @RubyGB ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Mitch is a natural born counter tenor which is extremely rare. There are trained counter tenors which takes years of practice to achieve, and they still have to strain to do what Mitch does naturally.

    • @VAwitch
      @VAwitch ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RubyGB Wasn't Chris Colfer a counter tenor during his Glee days?

    • @peggyblanchard5167
      @peggyblanchard5167 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His voice is amazing

    • @randymagill142
      @randymagill142 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mitch is Amazing

  • @My2ndnephew
    @My2ndnephew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Pentatonix is known for respecting the original song that they cover, they're very sensitive to that. One of my favorite Pentatonix originals is Water.

  • @Adameia_
    @Adameia_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I don't think I will ever stop getting shivers from their performance.

    • @McLeod2022
      @McLeod2022 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am shook every damn time.

  • @denisehart7104
    @denisehart7104 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Have you listened to their DANCE of the SUGAR PLUM Fairy from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ??? YOU MUST !!! They won a Grammy for it. Thank you. ❤😂

  • @neetgupta1
    @neetgupta1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Great reaction! Mitch is a counter tenor and he’s singing the Celine Dion part I think. Scott’s gorgeous baritone. I love the to and fro between Scott and Mitch - I think it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. It will be criminal if they don’t get their 4th Grammy for this one. It’s a set, sadly! There is a behind the scenes on this one. Mitch’s voice leaves me speechless, it hits me in the feels every time. We should give a big shout out to Kirsten for her bits with Mitch and Matt on bass, Kevin on beatboxing. Truly magical.

  • @Gwennedd
    @Gwennedd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Apparently, what I've heard from another reactor, the bridge was originally sung in Italian, but PTX ( Scott Hoying - baritone, Mitch Grassi - counter tenor, Kirsten Maldonado - mezzo-soprano, Kevin Olusola - beatoxer & tenor, Matt Sallee - bass) decided to do it in English.I suggest that you watch the Making of Evergreen for how this group works to put their albums/songs together. It was a set used for this video, btw. I hope you explore more of this excellent group. They are well worth it. Subbing for more Pentatonix (PTX) Some suggestions: Mary Did You Know, Shallow, Love Again ( an original), Amazing Grace, Sounds of Silence, Gold.

    • @taniareads8751
      @taniareads8751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Oh, Please react to their cover of Gold - and (I'm sure you would anyway) please make sure you are familiar with the original by Kiiara, Mitch does an incredible job!

    • @schuhschrank947
      @schuhschrank947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kirstin

    • @CFWhitman
      @CFWhitman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The song was originally written as two versions, wholly in English for the one and wholly in Italian for the other, and it was sung in each language on the soundtrack of the movie Quest for Camelot, in English by Celine Dion and in Italian by Andrea Bocelli. The lyrics in question were part of the original English lyrics. It was only later that a mixed language version of the song as a duet was released and became popular. So more people are familiar with that version than either of the originally recorded versions. For this reason, as you mentioned, they are used to hearing these lyrics in the Italian part. However, it's not really difficult to find another version of this song with these lyrics in English.

    • @MLEbug
      @MLEbug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CFWhitman isn't the mixed version IN the film, though? I remember that's where I first heard it.
      Edit: I just looked it up. That movie was my childhood and somehow I've misremembered my favourite song, I guess?!? Wow

    • @creamundi3280
      @creamundi3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yaah Love again. One of the classics of them. And one of my favorites

  • @dtrix102
    @dtrix102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    THIS is their gold standard. Their masterpiece. It's glorious.

    • @Joan12345
      @Joan12345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While LOVE this song....really? Their masterpiece? Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary Did You Know and Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) are fantastic. Maybe I'm biased having listened to Queen growing up and their version of Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), having lost both my parents in the last two years. My mother was in so much pain having broken so many vertebra that I feel the mash up of Amazing Grace and My Chains are Gone is so true for her and all her kids. We were in so much mental pain because of her physical pain. It was one of those things that you want your mom, but it was such a relief when she passed because she was finally set free of the pain she had been in. I'm just saying, this song, while one of my favorites, I wouldn't call their masterpiece. Sorry.

    • @jeanneduffner7798
      @jeanneduffner7798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hallelujah. ‘Nuff said.

  • @ruth2141
    @ruth2141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    "The Prayer" was written for the 1998 animated film "Quest for Camelot" by powerhouse pop songwriters David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager. Celine Dion sang a short solo version in the movie in English, voicing the heroine's mother. Two Italian songwriters did an Italian solo version that Bocelli sang during the credits. Dion and Bocelli later recorded a duet version that appeared on both their albums in 1998-99. And of course other covers followed, and lots of really bad amateur attempts. The lyrics you are puzzled about are from the all-English version that some artists have recorded, which may be a re-worked version of Foster's original.

    • @HappinessGuano
      @HappinessGuano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I started reading comments just to try to find the person who knew that this was originally from Quest for Camelot and not a classical Italian song. I always have to laugh when people talk about this song like it's a magical thing. It's beautiful, yes, but I much prefer the QfC version.

    • @katiesmith2031
      @katiesmith2031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I knew and I own it I had to I loved it as a kid it was one of my favorite movies

    • @planelvr07
      @planelvr07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I find it interesting that no one mentions that Josh Groban & Charlotte Church also did a lovely duet of the Prayer too. They also sang it during the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

    • @ChillyCholo_
      @ChillyCholo_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I grew up with listening to the soundtrack of Quest From Camelot…. It craziness how the song has made its way through so many versions and covers. 💖 I’ll always love the original the best though.

  • @katm4335
    @katm4335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Firstly PTX do not just do "covers" they do original music as well. For men it's not called a "lady's range" perhaps a Soprano range, but more often it's just called being a Counter-Tenor. It's the original Bridge it's just being sung in English, they did the bridge in English because it's easier for people to understand the song, and for those who may never have heard the The Prayer. PTX pulls in groups of listeners that would not normally listen to A Capella music. And yes PTX can most definitely do Classical Music.

    • @Black-Swan-007
      @Black-Swan-007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      "It's not called a lady's range" For a song with a female part, it is. He was singing the female part in the female key. It's also called a falsetto.

    • @amyharth5446
      @amyharth5446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It’s helpful to just call it an upper octave as he did later rather than gender music. Men, women and non-binary people are singing different parts and can have any voice range. It’s helpful to do this so it’s more accurate to the music too. I’ve known women who sing tenor parts and it just gets confusing to use gender labels like this. You can still celebrate the talent and technique without using gendered language for the music.

    • @sgriffs1
      @sgriffs1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love PTX which was my reason for watching. I am not likely to watch more from this TH-camr. I found him to be arrogant (his saying how amazing his Italian sounding pronunciation of Andrea Bocelli ). I think he did and does these reaction videos so that he can plug his covers. I'm not surprised by his not realizing how insensitive his terminology is.

    • @lconnerz100
      @lconnerz100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amyharth5446 non binary? 😆

    • @sannalopperi-vihinen233
      @sannalopperi-vihinen233 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack Adam, people who do not fit under ”man” or ”woman”. I think Mitch identifies as gender fluid, though he uses he/him pronouns.

  • @smellyolegoat150
    @smellyolegoat150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    There is no one person and no group I would rather listen to more than Pentatonix. What these incredible talents do for every song they sing is unbelievable.

  • @christophercobb6352
    @christophercobb6352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    you should react to PTX's, dance of the sugar plum fairy.

    • @charlottevan_8
      @charlottevan_8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I definitely agree. Their 2nd Grammy for Arrangement, suggested by Avi and Ben Bram. Everyone got to show their vocal chops from high school choirs (and instrumental training for KO).

  • @heatherhuard
    @heatherhuard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Yes they can sing anything! Check out their Grammy winning Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy a song with no words sung by a group with no instruments.

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      OMG you got me with your comment. I read Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies and I'm thinking HUH? So, of course, I Google it and there it is, just as you described. A song with no words and a song with no instruments. The last comment there was years ago. It was brilliant, of course, it's by Pentatonics!

    • @hcroussette
      @hcroussette 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yvonaamariaa they also did Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker

    • @MsAmberAnne
      @MsAmberAnne ปีที่แล้ว

      Have to watch Carol of the Bells, too!

  • @jlelliotton
    @jlelliotton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Mitch Grassi (counter tenor), Scott Hoying (baritone), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo soprano), Matt Sallee (bass), Kevin Olusola (tenor, vocal perc, cello). And there is a great behind the scenes video for this.

  • @christophercobb6352
    @christophercobb6352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There is a song which they consider part of their "choral" - inspired works, although I wouldn't have classified it that way: Come Along.

    • @charlottevan_8
      @charlottevan_8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The "Christus Factus Est" opening or "Aha!" Singapore does have a true classical source. It was brought to the group by Avi (original bass) as a dramatic way to begin the piece, he having performed the full song with his chamber choir group in college. After he left PTX in 2017, the group tried various ways of doing an "Aha!" opener, such as "Greensleeves" (a fail) and none at all, just jumping right into "Aha!".

    • @DrBeckyEm
      @DrBeckyEm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just beautiful!

  • @kimmyf1054
    @kimmyf1054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The second part of this song that you didn't recognize was the version that was recreated by gospel singers Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin. Thank you for a lovely reaction ❤️ 🙏🏾✌🏾

    • @karenm45purple
      @karenm45purple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yolanda and Donnie are the best there are 💗

  • @kegginstructure
    @kegginstructure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Mitch sings as a counter-tenor so his singing range starts high anyway. For him, that performance is a natural range. The way you discussed it, you seemed to think he was ALWAYS in some falsetto register, but no. Don't be surprised when he is way up there. Scott's baritone is wide-ranging but here he is in his normal range. Listen to them on something like Hallelujah, Sound of Silence, or their 90's Dance Medley and you will get a hint of where their voices reside.

  • @donnawozniak2277
    @donnawozniak2277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am completely moved everytime I hear ptx. I get goose bumps at times tears in my eyes. This bunch really loves what they are doing. Beautiful and magical. I really love IMAGINE.

  • @webdar55
    @webdar55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You've got a new subscriber in me, and I can honestly say, if you go down the rabbit hole known as Pentatonix, you will get a lot of subscribers. There are thousands of Pentaholics out there just waiting for the next reactor! The first singer, Mitch, he has an angelic voice and can sing anything. Aside from the bass singer, they're all original members, but you'll notice Mitch and Kirsten change a lot, hair and clothes-wise. You can't go wrong with any of their songs, but I recommend Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, and Amazing Grace.

  • @sheilad5321
    @sheilad5321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is done on a set. There is a behind the scenes video which you might find interesting, and there is another video of them putting together their Evergreen Christmas album which is very enlightening. Thank you for your input, I enjoyed the reaction.

  • @jenniferwood8944
    @jenniferwood8944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, beautiful, stunning!

  • @dorabarkley6335
    @dorabarkley6335 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    This group is off the charts - not only can they make a song their own but they have the uncanny ability to stay true to the song - all have their own unique style and vocal range - they could sing the alphabet and make it sound heavenly ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bfly5990
    @bfly5990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    PTX makes everything clearer and better. They turned This into a pop masterpiece and of course they used the precise English translation words
    One quick google search and I had the words
    I subbed hoping you will do
    More PTX.
    Kevin. Classically trained cellist
    and beat boxer ,tenor
    Perfect pitch
    Scott. Baritone can easily cover
    Bass and up to tenor
    Mitch. Counter tenor,astounding
    6 octave and 1 tone range
    Kirsty. Mezzo Soprano
    Matt. Bass. Graduated from
    Berkele School of music

  • @toscatattertail9813
    @toscatattertail9813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    if you are a vocal coach how do you not identify the first voice as a counter tenor, a male voice that can sing up near the lyric soprano's range, when they shift into their falsetto.

    • @randymagill142
      @randymagill142 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree…. I was shocked him being a vocal coach does not recognize Mitch as a counter tenor

    • @joshuaknight311
      @joshuaknight311 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@randymagill142most of these vocal coaches on TH-cam can't sing the only two vocal coaches on TH-cam that can really sing tara simon natalie weiss

  • @martin6181
    @martin6181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    They are really incredible, aren't they? Mitch has the voice of an angel, there's no question about it.
    However, since you come from the classic school you ought to listen to Nightwish's version of Phantom of the Opera. It's a rock version of it, though the female lead - Tarja - is classically trained, and I've seen many coaches like her but especially the guy who does the Phantom part. He's got a more sinister approach and his voice and range is amazing. Well worth a listen and I'd love to see you react to it.

  • @LeeCarlson
    @LeeCarlson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The blonde baritone is Scott Hoying, who has a four-octave range and backs up the bass (Matt) when he's singing the melody. The first singer (the contra-tenor) is Mitch Grassi who is fantastic. The female is Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) Mandalado who has known the first two since high school when they started singing together. The gentleman of color to stage right is Kevin Olusola who is a beat-boxer, plays cello (and cello-boxes) as well as having perfect pitch, and speaks fluent Mandarin. The other colored gentleman is Matt Sallee who joined the group when Avi Kaplan left (amicably) to pursue other interests.

    • @Oops-IMeantToDoThat
      @Oops-IMeantToDoThat 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Kevin has an awesome voice as well. Totally unexpected as he's primarily the beat-boxer.

  • @bonnieflynn4798
    @bonnieflynn4798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think you would love to watch Kiera’s “Gold” techno video and the PTXs version of” Gold”. Recorded live. It’s a masterclass in harmonies and working together and Mitch is insane

  • @melissacoviello2886
    @melissacoviello2886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions and analysis. I really enjoyed this. I hope you do so many more Pentatonix videos.

  • @karenlev6045
    @karenlev6045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mitch Grassi is my favorite member of PTX. Scott HOYING does the baritone and I love them all, but Mitch just makes me swoon!

  • @sharexoshowxo
    @sharexoshowxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The verse and version of the song were from the album Celine Dion and Josh Groban recorded together. The arrangement was the same as Pentatonix, the verses the same, and Celine took the English verse while Groban sang the Italian verse. Dion and Bocelli sang it together too. It was magical. The Prayer is a beautiful song.

  • @donnone7295
    @donnone7295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Kevin the human Beatboxing Beast also plays the Cello and listens to Classical music, so I think PTX can do Classical. Kevin has TicTox videos of changing other traditional songs into Classical versions.
    Scott did a 6-week Intense training to learn the Italian part.
    Kirstin was going to start the song and Mitch (counter-tenor) would join in at the "bridge" but after a few rehearsals they all agreed that Mitch should use his high voice because it is not falsettos but his true voice.
    It's a set with a Behind the Scenes video with Kirstin talking about bringing the trees and outdoor scene inside the sound stage. Kevin also said he had too much snow on him the first time.
    They can handle almost any song. Kevin listens to Classical, Mitch is alternate and rock while Scott and Kirstie tend to be pop music. Avi 2011--2017 was the deep base that blew out speakers and trained Opera. Matt 2017--present is a mixture that blends very well with the band.

    • @snapdoc
      @snapdoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kirstin is also into musical theater.

    • @sannalopperi-vihinen233
      @sannalopperi-vihinen233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the Making of Evergreen video, it actually looks like Scott just suggests Mitch should do the beginning right away. You don’t really see the whole process though, because the video guy Ben Hausdorff wan’t there all of the time.

  • @jill9837
    @jill9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I consider this one of PTX's best ever, love Mitch's beautiful tones and this is my favorite Scott performance. Was wondering if you would consider checking out some of Avi Kaplan's solo music, Avi is magic

  • @billiemchone6683
    @billiemchone6683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Celine and Andrea sang this and it was spectacular, but this-----my heart is next to bursting. Im paralyzed in joy right now.

  • @terrimoore7082
    @terrimoore7082 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    When those voices combine, It makes me cry

  • @rmac1042
    @rmac1042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mitch is an authentic countertenor-the lines in a high tessitura come easy to him!

  • @juniebugg9819
    @juniebugg9819 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Seriously, I am a total Pentaholic and their number one fan. I love everything they do. ,💞💞💞

  • @Silva-je3bu
    @Silva-je3bu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @marablemorgan8292
    @marablemorgan8292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mitch/counter tenor, Scott/ baritone, Kirstin/soprano, Matt/bass and Kevin/beatboxer-tenor-cellist... it is a set.

  • @jayjonespierce
    @jayjonespierce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Pentetonix is a wonderful group. Amazing voices that bend together well. If you want to try to "vocal coach" a soloist, try Dimash. Start with SOS, then Sinful Passion, then head straightway to the brand new Stranger. After that, there are many more to continue the journey. An AMAZING solo voice. You have not heard one like this before.

  • @marablemorgan8292
    @marablemorgan8292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect! ❣❣❣❣❣

  • @donnapatelmo316
    @donnapatelmo316 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s usually sung in Italian ! I was happy to understand the words it’s a beautiful song ❤

  • @justinperry13
    @justinperry13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christ, this is absolutely unreal. Like, God-tier exceptionally soul shattering unreal.

  • @shilohauraable
    @shilohauraable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just subbed in hopes of more Pentatonix reactions! 💖

  • @imtherapycat
    @imtherapycat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Fantastic reaction! Thank you for sharing your thoughtful commentary! I loved this cover as well.

  • @MelissaW-iz3uj
    @MelissaW-iz3uj ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OK, this has probably already been answered, but here's an intro for the group. Scott Hoying (the blond baritone), Mitch Grassi (the contra-tenor) and Kirstin Maldanado (the soprano) were friends for years prior to Pentatonix and started their own acapella group, The Trio. To audition for the acapella TV competition "The Sing Off" in 2011, a minimum of 5 were required in the group, so Avi Kaplan (the bearded bass seen in earlier videos) and Kevin Olusola (the beatboxer) were added to create this amazing group. Avi left the group (very amicably) in 2017 for family reasons and was replaced by Mitch Salee, who has been with the group since.
    Now I still think they are absolutely wonderful, but I do miss Avi. Not only is he a true basso profundo, so his bass tones just RESONATE, but he also provided some vocal percussion to back up Kevin, making their earlier "percussion section" a bit richer.
    I think Kevin gets a bit overlooked in the videos, leading a lot of reactors to think 'Well, they're adding in the percussion later", or have them asking "why is that guy just stomping his feet?" but no. It's all them. Scott provides bass undertones when Avi or Matt are featured and Mitch's incredible 6 octaves+1 range allows him to do whatever he darn well pleases, although his true strength (IMHO) lies in the alto/soprano range.

  • @tinapatterson5022
    @tinapatterson5022 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really need to Hear This Guy who's name is Marcelito Pomoy. He was an abanded boy at the age of Seven living on the street. So to comfort himself he would hear Music and Mimic it. He got so good he could sing Male and Female (Example) The Prayer, He sings Celine Dion's part and Andrea Bocelli's. Please, Please Check it out and React to that. He sings live on the Radio Wish Bus 107.5. By The Way, Marcelito came from the Philippines. He didn't speak anything but his own Language, Yet He can sing any Language and to date, He still needs an Interpreter. Can't wait to see your REACTION!!!!!

  • @KarenBoyd-q5g
    @KarenBoyd-q5g ปีที่แล้ว

    That is Mitch with the high range,the one that is singing Italian is Scott!! The woman is Kristen,then there is Matt,and Kevin there you go hope you love them as much as I do ❤

  • @eddietucker7005
    @eddietucker7005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your reaction just gave me chills and a smile. It’s not just PTX and the song.

  • @mariaelder66me
    @mariaelder66me 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mitch is a natural counter toner. His natural range is that high

  • @annahasty7191
    @annahasty7191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.😁❤

  • @secolerice
    @secolerice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When your thumbnail said "Can they really do Classical", I thought you meant like Bach etc. That is what classical is to this 65 year old who sang in school choir for many years. And the answer is yes and beautifully! Check out "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" where they do the first verse in the original style before they put their spin on it.

    • @hcroussette
      @hcroussette 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker

  • @graemeblackburn7511
    @graemeblackburn7511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry, I forgot to say I’m impressed with your honest & informative reaction style & have just subscribed to your Chanel.
    Cheers Graeme

  • @queenredfromthequeencity
    @queenredfromthequeencity ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Pentatonix and this is the second best version of this song I've ever heard. Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams is the best, both versions just takes me to a very sincere and special place.

  • @KitaBelle23
    @KitaBelle23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Scott's voice thrills me to heck! Love his tone and his projection.

  • @deborahthornburg4232
    @deborahthornburg4232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bridge was originally in Italian, that's why you don't recognize the lyrics. It is interesting that you call it classical. It was written in1998 for an animated movie, "Quest for Camelot." But it is one of those songs that will be around for a long, long time.

  • @creationsbychancecan
    @creationsbychancecan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Their version of Hallelujah and Sound of Silence are also incredible. Mitch is a counter tenor, Scott, the next singer is a baritone, Kirsten is a Mezzo Soprano, Matt is their new Bass, and Kevin is their beatboxer. They used a set for this one.

  • @joycewetherbee7421
    @joycewetherbee7421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first singer is Mitch Grassi, a counter-tenor with an 6-octave range. He's an exquisite singer. The second singer, the bass, is Scott Hoying. The woman is Kirstin Maldonado, a soprano I believe. The beat boxer is Kevin Olusola. The fifth member is Matt Seller.

  • @judyflynn1604
    @judyflynn1604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gave me chills💕💖

  • @Miobambino
    @Miobambino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of my favourite PTX tracks. I love them all, but this one, well, I cried. They’re also not just covers. They’re improvements of the originals in my opinion. And Mitch is a Counter- Tenor. Overall though, great reaction! Love professional reactions. You appreciate their talent from a pro perspective. More PTX please! Subscribed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❣️

  • @DoranGale
    @DoranGale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Their cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a must, and while you posted a general video about Jonathan Young, the cover of “The Bells of Notre Dame” he did with Caleb Hyles deserves its own breakdown.

  • @karimbrightman
    @karimbrightman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The English lyrics was for the version of Yolanda Adams and Donnie Mcclurkin

  • @perrystevenson6364
    @perrystevenson6364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    please do more pentatonix rections.....theyve won 3 grammys for their performances of daft punk, dance of the sugar plum fairies, and jolene w/dolly parton. another outstanding cover is bohemian rhapsody...(quite simply the finest cover of that classic rock song. also try mad world. have a blessed day.

  • @tiffanytosh1569
    @tiffanytosh1569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please react to their cover of John Lennon’s Imagine. It is 🔥

  • @LWM521
    @LWM521 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    PTX Has a deep catalogue of covers, mash-ups, originals and (lots of) Christmas music. Check "Kiss from a Rose." Love to see more PTX reactions (SONY is allegedly Copyright Infringement intense. Blur or whatever, we like the reactions.

  • @fischmi2
    @fischmi2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mitch is singing the female part (Celine Dion in the original) in English and Scott is singing the male response (Bocelli) in Italian, exactly like the original. And it was released for the first time in 2004, so it’s not classical song. Wonder where you got your information …

    • @Crystalsgarden
      @Crystalsgarden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      actually it was first released in 1998 for a movie titled 'Quest for Camelot'.

    • @6li8storm40
      @6li8storm40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What does the release date have to do with the style?

    • @fischmi2
      @fischmi2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@6li8storm40 Typically classical music is associated with composers like Puccini, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, etc. There are (mostly unknown) modern day classical composers, but David Foster et al are not them. The prayer is a pop song the same as all of Celine’s other music.

  • @keith_jones
    @keith_jones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe it is an English translation of Italian duet section. They were on set.

  • @lucille5649
    @lucille5649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mitch is an angel 🤍🤍

  • @MelanieD-nl9dm
    @MelanieD-nl9dm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Mitch in my opinion has the most beautiful voice on the planet!

  • @gaylerobertson7971
    @gaylerobertson7971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's the song. Nothing added to the basic piece - other than the wonder of Pentatonix talent and wondrous vocal beauty

  • @camillep6873
    @camillep6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Trio, Scott [baritone], Mitch [counter tenor] and Kristin [mezzo soprano] were all choir nerds belonging to no less that 9 local and state choirs not to mention tons of musical theatre

  • @steveostrander5182
    @steveostrander5182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are on a sound stage

  • @wallybeep
    @wallybeep 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. Great personality. Terrific insight.

  • @wolfedan3
    @wolfedan3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They are performing the Celine Dion/Andrea Bocelli version of the prayer, so your first reaction to this song is just flat out wrong. They are presenting it perfectly and in my opinion better than the original.

  • @aniea5664
    @aniea5664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Mitch is the first singer. A male soprano voice is amazing. Love 💕 this

  • @DaisyGray74
    @DaisyGray74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brand new subscriber here! 👋 You popped up as I was browsing PTX. The first time I heard this one, it took my breath away. Brought a tear to my eye. Very moving. Have you heard them cover Amazing Grace yet? Another breath stealer. Great reaction! I’ll be back!

  • @davidphillips4476
    @davidphillips4476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To me, that is one of the things that makes PTX so very special, they can stay true to a songs core and apply their own spin to make it seem new or different. great analysis and reaction!

  • @shannapackard1088
    @shannapackard1088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Okay so I don't know how many remember - but Scott, Kristin and Mitch were in choir in high school together. So they have a pretty firm understanding about how to sing classically like this.

    • @Laz3rCat95
      @Laz3rCat95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup they have all had formal music training of some sort. Matt went to Berklee school of music and Kevin played cello at Yale.

  • @DanielBrown-sn9op
    @DanielBrown-sn9op 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The answer is yes.
    PTX can cover classical style songs, as well as songs in the pentatonic scale, rock, ballads, Christmas, etc.

  • @leslieholland7843
    @leslieholland7843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AND Kevin's beatboxing did NOT get in the way, it enhanced...PLUS, he sang with his beautiful tenor adding to the mix. Beautiful. So happy to hear your great review, I am now going to follow you. Thanks. I am a HUGE PTX fan, and I am quite pleased with your review work.

  • @graemeblackburn7511
    @graemeblackburn7511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing sound from this incredible group. On a tangent, & your classical music genre appreciation, please take a look at a remarkable young Soprano by the name of Amira Willighagen who won Holland’s Got Talent at the age of nine. Below is just one performance for your consideration when Amira was ten.
    …. … Ave Maria by Gomez at the Canisius Church.
    Cheers Graeme. ps. This is one performer you should not miss out on.

  • @sarawoods9838
    @sarawoods9838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please react to more pentatonix, hallelujah, imagine , say something, sound of silence... all so good.
    Really enjoyed your reaction 😀

  • @cynthialong8615
    @cynthialong8615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please react to Dimash.

  • @maxrhiabelleagilityclass4836
    @maxrhiabelleagilityclass4836 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nothing but AMAZING......

  • @sandyleewhite
    @sandyleewhite ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I started falling in love with a Capella groups about 3 years ago, and never looked back .💗 Just the skill alone, in creating instruments like in a band, with just their voices, sets these groups apart from all the rest, and their skills are beyond mention! Another thing I also appreciate as well, is they are able to cross genres with ease, as in the case, with Pentatonix is generally pop/rock/classical, they can also do soul, rap, and everything in-between. I would love you to check out another a Capella group called Home Free, and if you like Classical, check out their performance of 2 Country singers try to sing Opera, it is phenomenal!!! 😊💗

  • @MSKPELLEGRINO
    @MSKPELLEGRINO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you covered Shoshana Bean, live, singing Make it Rain? Epic.
    Then there's anything from Voctave, anything they sing is stellar, my current obsessions are Someone Like You and Remember Me.
    OR Cynthia Erivo I am Here. Or anything really

  • @christophercobb6352
    @christophercobb6352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was done on a set. In fact, there is a video on how they made this. th-cam.com/video/jvVW0DtlAsg/w-d-xo.html

  • @mariawilliams4941
    @mariawilliams4941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mary did you know? Sound of silence the list is endless.

  • @johnrodrigues5974
    @johnrodrigues5974 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please react to “Beginners Guide to Pentatonix” you will learn all about the group, how they formed and all of their names

  • @Kritterlu
    @Kritterlu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    PTX cover iconic songs you must react to: Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", which BTW has nearly 700 MILLION views, Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence", John Lennon's "Imagine", and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Loved your reaction and hope to hear more PTX !!

  • @vidsorama2
    @vidsorama2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your interesting and informative reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. I enjoyed it. They are amazing. I hope that you will react to more Pentatonix videos and music. Please react to Pentatonix "Sound Of Silence". Also, check out their 2015 performance at the AMA's Star Wars Tribute. It's them alone and with an orchestra celebrating the music of Star Wars and it's Conductor. Link: th-cam.com/video/Ogh0xKwbWj8/w-d-xo.html

  • @maggiemccauslin1084
    @maggiemccauslin1084 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been a fan from the beginning, I watched them go from Avi to Matt, I've seen them in concert twice once in 2016 and once in 2019 and they still amaze me with every new thing they do

  • @roimerlopez1275
    @roimerlopez1275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing reaction my friend Phil!....In 2017, the music world was shocked by the bursting onto the scene of a 22-year-old singer named Dimash Kudaibergen, who performed on the famous Chinese competition show for professional singers called “The Singer”... It was just It was necessary for this young man to make his first appearance, making a cover of one of the most difficult songs in the world, a famous French composition called "S.O.S. D'un Terrien En Détresse", to be considered from that moment on as the best singer in the entire planet....No one in the musical field had ever seen a human being, being able to reach vocal ranges above 7 octaves and several semitones, that is, all 88 keys of a digital piano, which reaches a little more than 7 octaves and as if that weren't enough, sing the more than 12 languages...Since then all kinds of experts (Vocal coach, analysts, singing teachers, youtubers, reactors, etc.) have dedicated themselves to reviewing their presentations to try to understand how someone can sing this way...The incredible thing is that that presentation in China was in 2017 and 5 years have passed since then, but what Dimash has done in these 5 years is to further improve his wide vocal range, which is currently practically above of the 8 octaves... The Covid pandemic stopped his concerts worldwide, all with tickets sold in just seconds, via the internet, but at the same time it ended up catapulting him to the top of popularity worldwide...Anyway, since I think you are one of those experts who have not yet met this impressive singer, here is the link of that presentation in China in 2017, with the song S.O.S. and I would like you to mention my name as the person who recommended him to you..It is a more recent video than the others, so it does not have the same number of views as the previous ones, which have millions of views, but it is a more complete video, with an intro, subtitles in several languages and with the improved quality of audio and sound....th-cam.com/video/bDX3FhmyNac/w-d-xo.html

  • @dimash1sky
    @dimash1sky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi pls listen dimash sing SOS on his digital channel

  • @johnrodrigues5974
    @johnrodrigues5974 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you ever heard of David Phelps. Classily trained opera singer but chose to sing in his congregation.
    Oh Holy Night
    End of the Beginning
    Just as I Am (from Stories & Songs volume one)🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @joannemagee1363
    @joannemagee1363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To try artists genre hopping well ,listen to Adam Lambert +Queen doing Nessum Dorma in Bologna on their recent tour. It’ll knock your socks off. He did Puccini in his city and the crowd went WILD!!!!