I have watched so many reactions to PTX, and this arrangement especially, but you are the first that I have heard pay attention and compliment the technical difficulties stitching these songs together entails. You bring such a cool perspective, and you explain the musical theory behind their choices very well. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I'm really looking forward to doing a lot more, especially for the PTX fans that have been so incredible since I started doing these :)
I knew they "knit together" several Daft Punk songs, but didn't understand the depths of the mastery. No wonder they won a Grammy for Best Arrangement! Thanks for the analysis.
Pentaholics would watch a 20+ min video on your technical analysis, that could be your niche. There are not many such videos on you tube. Call them analysis instead of just reactions.
They did manage to squeeze in "Around the World", in an oddly appropriate way. While Avi us singing "Television Rules the Nation", in the background Kirstie fits in a couple of "around the world", and during the big breakdown at the end, she works in two more. It's really subtle, but there is a reason that they won a Grammy for the arrangement.
I've listened to this song so many times because that's my favourite from everything they have ever done but I never noticed that Kirstie sung "Around the world" during Avi's part. Even after so many times I find something new in their arrangements. That's what I love about them!
I'm loving your analysis of their music! Pentatonix is legendary for their medleys and mashups, and a huge part of that is the transitions. I've known that their transitions are ridiculously amazing, but hearing someone breaking it down to the details and specific techniques of the musical nuts and bolts really brings it to life.
Omg! I’m so happy I found your channel. I didn’t think anything could be more fun than watching “Pentatonix Virgins” discover Pentatonix, but this is amazing! I love everything about the way you approach this! I will watch you react to anything, my good man. Also. Watching them perform the skips on this song in concert was amazing! I had no idea they did that (don’t know why I didn’t guess)
As a pro DJ, you're going to want to watch some of Kevin's solo covers. He's gonna blow your mind with the level of production he achieves performing the whole piece by himself.
Usually body glitter (which is probably what kirstie is wearing) is not just loose flakes.. there is an adhesive of sorts either built into the product or sold along side the glitter to keep the glitter only where you want it. But i absolutely laughed pretty hard when you mentioned her sneezing and it all coming down. Haha
I frankly would have loved being able to remove that type of make-up so easily... it takes work and the right products to remove that stuff and then you still find glitter in areas that didn't have make-up days later... but yes I snort-laughed at the imagery.
You’d be surprised how long we would listen to you talk analyzing what they do. There was a reactor who knew all about music theory and he would watch the video first and then go back and analyze every part of the song and the singers. His videos would go at least 30-60 minutes. He was very popular within the fandom. The only reason we don’t watch anymore is because he stopped doing it. Haha
Good to know! These are pretty fun and not terribly difficult, so I wouldn't mind keeping it going for a while. I've had a couple folks mention my "umms" and accuse me of babbling a bit -- which I totally do -- but I wanna keep these as organic and unedited as possible. I figure I've been at this "react" stuff for just over two weeks, so I'm sure there's some stuff I can work on. :)
@@abieshleman8313 Thank you! I'm trying not to let it bug me too much, but I'm used to IRL crowds. Getting this kind of attention online is a bit new and intense to me still, but these have been really fun so far :)
I love your technical knowledge that you impart to us - as well as your thoughtful reactions! And although I am a card-carrying Pentaholic (wait! Is there such a thing? There should be!) I am also checking out your other content. I really enjoy your reactions! And THANK YOU so much for explaining how DJ's can effortlessly sync one song into another without missing a beat! Apparently literally! I was in college way back in the mid-to-late '70's and the college kids who were spinning the records (literally) at dorm room parties could do that so well! I have always wondered how they managed to do that! (And the point is that Kirstin didn't sneeze and her glitter survived intact!)
It's really intricate and technical especially during that "Television Rules The Nation" bit. It's really easy to see why the group shines on this one.
This was a joy to watch! I have been a Pentaholic since their first performance on "The Sing-off" and would share the videos with whoever I could get to watch. Their talent is undeniable. Watching your "reaction" to "Daft Punk" gave me an even greater (didn't know it was possible) appreciation of them. Your analysis was educational without being pedantic. I learned many fascinating aspects that were completely new to me. I agree with the other comments that have said we would gladly watch a 30-minute "reaction" video from you if it involved this type of artistic and technological breakdown. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!
I've heard this song so many times over the years but never had the analysis before. Your information really adds so much to it. Can't wait to hear what you can to say about all the other videos. Also the fact you already know them and love them makes it even better. I will listen to whatever you put out & I also started following you on Twitch cause I am very curious about your DJing. See you over there on Monday!
Thank you so much! I'm taking a short break from Twitch right now, but I'll be back on Monday August 17th streaming my little "radio" show twice a week :)
dude, I've been binging PTX reactions all day. Yours is the first that brought intelligent cometary and professional analysis. Very impressive! Instant sub. great work!
Usually with these reactions I hate all the stopping, mainly because it's done for no real reason but to say "did you hear that, so cool, let's hear it again". You actually stop the video to give actual feed back and information, something that I can learn and grow from. I thank you for this.
filmed in a closet and kitchen each recorded their performance separately ....paid $400 for editing etc....got them their first Grammy.....oh & Avi is awesome....a geneous
I love it when someone who really knows what they are talking about analyzes a number. The thing about PTX on ALL their medleys is that their transitions are just SEAMLESS, I'm a musician too and they just blow me apart every time because they are so immaculate in transitions and I KNOW how hard that is.
I've been watching 'Reaction' videos for a few months now, but your 'Analysis' style beats those hands down. I appreciate your teaching style breakdown of what they're doing. New subscriber looking forward to more!
New sub here. I love the way you can explain what is happening in 'layman speak' but without taking anything away from the professionals behind the scenes. The average viewer sees what is on the screen and enjoys the music for what it is. Us musicians can appreciate your analasis, with a little indepth knowledge of the technical abilities of this phenominally talented group. Not to mention a history lesson on modern music evolution. Nice channel.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it! I know my delivery needs a little work, but I'm trying to keep these as organic as possible so I'm trying to avoid editing and multiple takes as much as possible. Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel!
@@DJSwitchPDX Thanks for the reply. From what I see, you're doing fine. Just in the middle of the 'Creep' reaction. Interested to hear your technical breakdown on that!!!! I'll say what I say to any of the reactors I've subbed to. You do you. That's what makes your channel. The difference of your channel is the technical knowledge from a post production aspect that the musicians will appreciate. I love Beth Roars. Gorgeous woman and definately knows her stuff. I quite like her covers. ('Puts her money where her mouth is', so to speak). And she live about 250 miles from me in the UK. It's 1.03am here. Keep up the good work and enjoy whatever part of the day it is there.
Cheers! I appreciate the advice, and I'm glad you like Beth's work too. She was the one that convinced me I might have something to add beyond "I've never seen/heard this" since that's been my job for 20 years haha ... Always happy to see folks from access the pond! Hope I get to visit your beautiful country some day! :)
@@DJSwitchPDX Everyone has something to add. It's just not everyone want's your particular 'add'. Their loss!!!! I'm classically trained and I really appreciate your knowledge.
Damn man you know your stuff. I hope you’re working extensively in the music industry. Your passion for the technical nuance of music is so energizing!
Not sure how much influence Mitch had with the arranging of this but he was a huge daft punk fan at the time he was also doing some dj’ing. So when you were talking about mixing the songs depending on their beats he might have known some of what you were talking about. In fact he’s currently working on a solo project and recently during quarantine did a full dj set over zoom. He goes by messer for that project.
Damn, I love listening to someone who Knows Things, geek out about their area of expertise. It's especially great when PTX is Being Impressive in whatever that context is, and I get to watch the expert get all excited and flustered about it :) Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and expertise with all of us out here on the 'Net - subbed, looking fwd to more!
Late to your channel, but LOVE your technical breakdown to really appreciate their talent. I love your analysis and putting to words the techniques I recognize but could never pull off or put into words. Impressive! Will be watching your catalog for awhile!
I am not a musician but I love how you break down the song and analyse it in a way that people like us with no music background can understand and hear the song from a different angle. Thank you :)
If you haven't ever watched their Sing Off live performances, I strongly recommend it. Listening to them in a live, rather unpolished format provides a great insight into their techno strengths. While I personally prefer the powerful vocal ranges that they show off in covers like Hallelujah, their ability to use their vocals for synth effects is just mind-blowing. Also, ditto to Marsha Grant's comment from a couple months ago. You really should list these as "analysis" rather than "reaction." I legit just spent over an hour watching your Pentatonix vids and explanations. Great work!
Love your analysis on this one. They do the arrangements themselves. Together with Ben Bram, he's their producer and close friend. They recorded this in a closet and edited it in a kitchen on Avi's MacBook. They made this all happen for just $400🤩 So amazing
It's really fantastic work, especially for that kind of budget. One of my favorite stories as a kid was Linkin Park's first album. They went, like, double platinum in the first year, and the whole album was produced on a $900 iMac in Mike Shinoda's basement. You just can't stop real genius :)
@@DJSwitchPDX As a huge Linkin Park fan myself, I totally agree. I still listen to it from time to time. Great music needs no more than ambition. Keep doing what you're doing 😊
I just found you but this awesome. So many reactors are obsessed with the harmonies and the trio (rightfully so) but they usually gloss over the level of mastery that Avi and Kevin bring to the foundations of the song with the beat. They are so on point. Also their arranging skills (shoutout to Ben here) deserve all the grammys.
❣ **THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!** ❣ I have also come to the conclusion, that Mitch is an Alien, from the planet of *WTF* 😊
Why have you not been in my recommendation until now!!! I am a massive nut with music theory and I understood everything you were talking about. This put me in a great mindset for my stream. I had to hit the sub button. Can't wait to go through your catalog and see everything you have done. You are a badass and thank you for doing these types of videos
Thank you so much for the sub and the kind words! Unfortunately I had to move on from doing react videos, but they were pretty fun while they lasted. Enjoy!
I've been a fan of Daft Punk since just after I was done my my music college vocal studies in the 90s and when this medley came out I was blown away with Pentatonix's arrangement and performance. I really enjoyed your analysis of this song and I'm totally going to sub your channel!
I really enjoy your thoughts and knowledge. Getting the reaction from someone in your profession and who is familiar with music production is truly fascinating.
Ive watched a lot of 'react' videos of this song and this was by far the most in depth analysis and informational video ive seen. Honestly this needs to be called 'DJ Analysis'. Lots of cool information here, and im definitely going to spend a lot of hours listening to your catalogue here. (I also need to catch that recording of Harder Better Faster Stronger you mentioned)
Just found your channel and was quite pleasantly surprised by your technical/artistic analysis + you're the first person I've seen in dozens of reactions that has mentioned Avi's bass slide (which I still get a kick of every time I hear it). Time to start binging your vids!
Great job, I was wondering when someone was going to step up and really give this song the credit it deserves and really see the pure talent it took to do it.
You've got a new subscriber from me! I love this technical analysis. Keep doing you man, when you can take YOUR interest, and share it with us in such a neat way that your viewers learn something, then you're killing it. Then you break it down in such a way that we can go listen to other songs and hear some of these things that you talk about. Thanks man, keep going!
Ok...sry for the novel here. I'm an old school 70's recording engineer and I learned more about DJ ing than I've even known before by watching this vid. Thanks. I ended up going down the Pentatonix "rabbit hole" tonight and have watched at least 15 reaction videos to this track. Yours is the best BY FAR because you actually EXPLAIN what's going on. Feel - BPM - Pitch - the mastery of transition. Well done indeed! I'm not a club guy by any means, never will be. Like I said, 55 year old magnetic tape engineer with 30 years of experience and you have re-affirmed my faith in DJs that you actually understand what music is all about. Truly...thank you...you made a middle aged man very happy tonight!
Just found this clip, and you will probably never see this comment, but I have always loved that major slide (of many) that Avi does at 8:00. Thanks so much for clarifying what it simulates and why he's put them in at those specific points. Great reaction!
Just came across your reaction vids. Just wow. Love the analysis. Dang, boy, you know your onions. Now I have to go find your other reactions. Looks like you are my fav reactor. Stay fierce.
I just found out about your channel and subscribed. So happy to find someone that actually analyses video’s. Not only showing overacted emotions or just being funny. As a musician and critical music listener I’m sometimes annoyed about something not being called out when it actually really crucial in the song. Also I love to hear when someone is actually honest too. The glitter story 😂
Your comments and information was great because it helped me appreciate what they’re doing so much more. Thank you. The bass slides-I’d never noticed that before.
Man, your video is so sweet, I could listen to you for hours. Knowledgeable (great to find someone same age as me who loves Daft Punk including their earlier works), not afraid to expand on the subject, and you have a great way of positing a statement that reflects your thoughts or wishes without them being overly critical. Respectful yet adding to the discussion, love it! Btw, I think the first breakthrough track that successfully brought autotune to the masses would be Cher - Believe? Keep it up and take care!
Thank you! I've been having a little trouble with Sony Music over these PTX videos, but I'm gonna make more content really soon! Thank you so much for watching!
As someone who loves music analysis (I taught music theory & lit for 35 years) as well as PTX, I enjoyed your remarks enormously, and learned a lot from them. This is what I go to Reactions for -- new insights. Thank you for that.
Wow! Thank you! I had a difficult time with my theory program in college, and I kinda wish TH-cam was around back then so I could have kept up. I genuinely appreciate you taking the time and your kind words! Outside of my college instructors, I was always closest with my music teachers and directors growing up, so thank you for teaching music all those years
Very interesting analysis. I love hearing about the technicalities of how they can pull this off. But also the appreciation of the talent of the group.
One of the things I love about watching different people react to these songs is the details they share and point out from their own areas of expertise. Thank you for talking about bpm and half time and how they are used to weave songs together -- it gives me even greater appreciation for this group and this song. :) New subscriber.
Hi! I just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying your PTX reactions. You have a take on their production and vocals that I've never seen before and I find it so interesting. We all know they're near perfection, but you peel the layers back and give a voice to what's in between those layers in a new way. Thanks and keep it up! Great reaction!
I can not believe I hesitated in watching your Videos. Your analysis has taken "Reactions" to a new level. You have made a new bar for my expectations on other channels. AMAZING! I love watching PTX reactions, but no one has had the eye opening break down of their production talents that you have. Some with decent insights on their Singing Technical expertise, but you have a unique knowledge of their composition productions. I am truly blown away. Sorry it took me over a month to take this plunge with you. DJ Switch PDX is now burned into my brain. I promise I will be sharing that name with people I know.
Here's me wanting to see another PTX reaction video seeing 25:17 ... "PFFT! Well I'm not watching all of THAT, I'll just skip through..." OR NOT. Your "reaction" video (Which I agree with some other commenters - you should call it an analysis video) helped me understand a lot more about what was going on and the incredible level of artistry they have. I mean, of course PTX is awesome, and they won a Grammy for this, so of course this is awesome, but as a person who just loves listening to music but has no knowledge of how it all works I couldn't have said WHY (technically) it's awesome. Thanks - I'll poke around your channel - hopefully you have some more cool analyses.
I honestly didnt realise when i heard jt the first time but that bass slide is bloody epic and ive spent the last 30 mins trying to copy it on my bass haha
Loved your analysis, I learned a lot. You are very knowledgeable & doing yourself a disservice calling these reactions, definitely need to be called an analysis.
Thank you for providing additional music insight into what Pentatonix does in this song. Or rather, this composition. It is so much more enjoyable when we get to listen to someone who is a professional in music comments on critique even other music. Thank you for sharing your insights it really made watching this video for the hundredth time so much more enjoyable
Kevin put the songs "New Rules" and "Are you that somebody". Scott heard and so Pentatonic did it. If you haven't checked it out yet, I would love to hear your analysis of that.
Hi there. Just subscribed. I really enjoy when a reactor goes beyond "Wow" and "Amazing" and "Speechless" (which you clearly are not. All T no shade.) I've enjoyed a couple who have enlightened me on the technical issues of singing (head voice, chest, mix, breath control etc.) but this is a fascinating insight into the technical issues around getting that expertise across to us. As someone who has worked with computers since 1968 and taught about them in college for 20 years, I'm a complete nerd for details. I'll definitely be back for more.
My father worked for Xerox before running an Apple store for a few years and then opened a Commodore/Amiga store in December '84 which he owned until he passed in early 2018. I've been the DJ/MC for the Portland Retro Gaming Expo for 10 years. You're in good company here :)
@@DJSwitchPDX I sensed that. And I've also learned from the comments that a number of fellow Pentaholics are of a like mind. Good to know. Sorry about your dad. I'd probably have found him interesting too.
Thank you! I definitely get some things from him that I'm thankful for, including my enthusiasm for computers and tech. If I continue to grow like this, who knows? There may be more tech videos in my future to go alongside these music vids!
Your review was very interesting especially diving into BPMs and DJ perspective that creates a new angle on the song to appreciate. Thank you for this! They have a live version recorded by a phone/camcorder on youtube called "Pentatonix daft punk mix private performance". Obviously the audio isn't as crisp as the music video but it was still really impressively captured! I would love to get your thoughts on that one!
Allright! I'm gonna start taking notes on your Pentatonix reactions for sure! I'm learning SO much about the technical side of what they do. Wow! I was already a fan, but my appreciation grows with every reaction you do to them! this new info really speaks to why they won a Grammy for this! They JUST released Trailer #1 for a video of their ORIGINAL "Happy".. or is it "Happy Now"? They performed it in concert during their world tour that was cut short by the virus and we were so hoping that they would release it! They've been working on an original album and we assumed it was on pause for now. But I can't believe that they just released a trailer for Happy Now! I can't wait! more original music! it's been 5 years coming! Another one they got a Grammy for, that I just love, is "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" ( by Tchaikovsky from The Nutcracker Suite). It's Amazing!
I just became a subscriber. Your commentary is incredibly insightful. I honestly had no idea that DJs had so much musical theory under their belt. You clearly understand and appreciate how complicated this production is. You definitely allowed me to appreciate how technical this is. Keep it up.
Thank you! Admittedly, I paid for my first year of college with my saxophone, but my experience has been that a lot of DJs like myself that get out of the bar/wedding scene tend to be band geeks on some level :)
@@DJSwitchPDX Thank you, I love you even more, now, because I'm a sax (tenor, bari, and alto, in that order) player. I am a band geek from college, I also played piano, bassoon, and violin. I'm very impressed by your commentary. I've watched some commentary that did not have quality. I enjoy your insights,
@@TheMsamek Picked up an Alto when I was 10, but when I discovered the Bari in the 8th grade I knew that was the one for me. Still played some Alto occasionally, but I'm a Bari player all day long 😂
@@DJSwitchPDX Fun. I started on Bari because I was tall for my age. My band director asked all of us, "Who wants to play saxophone?" We ALL raised our hands and I was 5'7' in 7th grade. I got the bari. It is really a VERY cool instrument but I didn't appreciate it at the time because I wanted to play more interesting parts. I've come to accept that was such an uber-cool instrument. I went to tenor because of the solos and then alto because of the limelight, I never went to Soprano because, you know, Kenny G is boring.
@@TheMsamek HAHAHAHA I've learned to appreciate Kenny's work later in life, but yeah, I don't know any sax players that liked him back in the day. I'm 6'4", but I don't think that had any bearing on my choice for Bari. I was a strong enough player that if mirroring the Tuba wasn't doing it for me, I could usually grab a trombone or an Alto 2 chart.
Sir, what you are doing is explaining to me basically why beauty is beautiful. that right there is awesome in its own right. Dude, keep dropping knowledge.
That's kinda how I see it too. I'm not an amazing musician, certainly not a great singer (outside of a karaoke bar where everyone's had a couple drinks), but I've got a background that works for this at least. :)
I sincerely appreciate you sharing your knowledge and perspective...I've watched a beat boxers review of this PTX video, a lighting producer's reaction to Hallelujah, a million vocal coach's to like every PTX video (lol yes I'm a fan, can you tell?) And I learn things from all of them. But you have such fantastic bits of info on history, music theory, and sound production among other things...just love it. Thanks 💕
Dude you just don't shut up!.. and I'm SOOOOO glad you didn't. I have never seen such a detailed analysis in a reaction video like this before. Speaking as a fellow musician, the way you broke what could be very complex elements of music into the most simple bit was impressive to say the LEAST. Your love for music coupled with your enthusiastic style and charisma was intoxicating. Didn't even feel like I watched a 25 min video. MASTERFUL JOB SIR. WELL DONE. DEFINITELY SUBSCRIBING!
Thank you! You're like the only person who seemed to get Avi's base slide. I love it and every time I see it I'm surprised when reactors don't react to it. :)
Really appreciate your breakdown at the beginning. I trained as a classical musician and do middle eastern dance now and I didn’t know that much about the origins of djing and hip hop. Your explanation makes sense and helps explain their choices so well.
After hearing the rest of the video, love all of it. Excellent analysis all the way through, super insightful info from a DJ & producing perspective. Instant subscribe.
Thank you so much. I have been entertaining myself looking for first reactions to Pentatonix, just to see the joy and shock on so many faces...to see the emotions they can evoke with something like Hallelujah. I was looking and found YOU! To hear someone bring so much knowledge of the history of the music...to bring what is obviously a great knowledge of studio and production experience and knowledge and finally show me what I have sought. Someone that can fully appreciate the totally complex multi-level aspect of what it takes to create what Pentatonix brings us. Good..no, no,...GREAT JOB, man! FYI, this is my first time to ever comment in any way on a professional examination of a musical performance. What you bring to this is what this brought out in me. Thanks.
Of all the reactions of Pentatonix that I've watched, this is the most that I like. It's not just saying "awesome" or "it's so good" or "oh my gosh", it has the technical explanation, which is very informative and much more explanation of how creative Pentatonix is. And because you are the only person who finally caught that bass slide by Avi. Most don't notice that. I am so happy!
I've never heard an analysis like this before, but you explained everything clearly, without talking down to the audience. I feel like I learned a lot. Thanks, bro.👍
I stumbled upon your analysis while looking at reactors reacting to other songs and love the format. A couple months ago I became acquainted with reaction videos through vocal coaches react to Sound of Silence by Disturbed and loved how they explored and explained the songs they analyzed. I didn't have any expectations coming in to this and was amazed and educated by your knowledge of music history and how you present the information.
Hahaha, as soon as you started talking, I just laughed. I have never seen anyone (even the vocal coaches) break down Pentatonix songs in a half-hour video. You are such a music nerd. I fucking love it. XD
I usually go for the reactions that follow someone falling in love with Pentatonix. However, your in depth analysis of this group is why I am still here. I can't wait for more!!!!!!
I love your analyses of these a capella groups!! As a (long ago!) voice major, career band director/music teacher (still teaching comm college Music Apprec)- it's great to see someone that knows what they're talking about!! PLEASE fall down the Voiceplay, Home Free, PTX, and Voctave rabbit holes!
I really appreciate how you broke the song down to give us additional context. I think you’d have a lot of fun breaking down their version of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies.
I’ve watched the Daft Punk music video about 100 times. This past 2 months I’ve been obsessed with watching “first reaction” videos of PTX. This video is a fantastic breakdown. I wrote down to watch “Get Down” on Netflix. Thank you for stopping and defining BPM. And realizing it’s a new term for many people. Great analysis!! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos. Edited for clarification: I watched all the seasons of the “Sing-off” live. So I have been PTX fans from the beginning and am loving this technical breakdown.
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Your analysis is fascinating. The compilation of songs together to make one cohesive medley is something that always makes my head spin.
Melanie PopKel This is why I often prefer to watch the reactions of people that know music: it makes me feel smarter LOL
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@@mamajenkins1981 it makes me feel *dumber* - but I love it anyway! :)
I have watched so many reactions to PTX, and this arrangement especially, but you are the first that I have heard pay attention and compliment the technical difficulties stitching these songs together entails. You bring such a cool perspective, and you explain the musical theory behind their choices very well. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I'm really looking forward to doing a lot more, especially for the PTX fans that have been so incredible since I started doing these :)
I knew they "knit together" several Daft Punk songs, but didn't understand the depths of the mastery. No wonder they won a Grammy for Best Arrangement! Thanks for the analysis.
Pentaholics would watch a 20+ min video on your technical analysis, that could be your niche. There are not many such videos on you tube. Call them analysis instead of just reactions.
Yes please
Literally me while watching this 20+ analysis of Daft Punk 😂
Y'all ... stoppit ...
I would watch!
Aww the things I am learning here
They did manage to squeeze in "Around the World", in an oddly appropriate way. While Avi us singing "Television Rules the Nation", in the background Kirstie fits in a couple of "around the world", and during the big breakdown at the end, she works in two more. It's really subtle, but there is a reason that they won a Grammy for the arrangement.
I totally missed that!!! Now I gotta go check again!!!
I've listened to this song so many times because that's my favourite from everything they have ever done but I never noticed that Kirstie sung "Around the world" during Avi's part. Even after so many times I find something new in their arrangements. That's what I love about them!
OMG!! NOW THAT YOU POINTED IT OUT I HEAR IT NOW!!! AFTER ALL THESE YEARS AND THOUSANDS OF LISTENS!!😭😭😭😭
I never ever caught it until I went looking for it tonight. It's subtle and it's quick, but it's definitely in there :)
@@DJSwitchPDX as we all do
I'm loving your analysis of their music! Pentatonix is legendary for their medleys and mashups, and a huge part of that is the transitions. I've known that their transitions are ridiculously amazing, but hearing someone breaking it down to the details and specific techniques of the musical nuts and bolts really brings it to life.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The only youtuber that didn't only be amazed with their sounds but also analyze it thoroughly and professionally
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
@@DJSwitchPDX have you seen this? th-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/w-d-xo.html
Omg! I’m so happy I found your channel. I didn’t think anything could be more fun than watching “Pentatonix Virgins” discover Pentatonix, but this is amazing!
I love everything about the way you approach this! I will watch you react to anything, my good man.
Also. Watching them perform the skips on this song in concert was amazing! I had no idea they did that (don’t know why I didn’t guess)
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!
As a pro DJ, you're going to want to watch some of Kevin's solo covers. He's gonna blow your mind with the level of production he achieves performing the whole piece by himself.
I've heard it's pretty good. Definitely on my list to check out soon :)
check out their original "Love Again" for some club vibe and their evolution videos for their skill in transitions from song to song
Pentatonix cover of Kiiara’s Gold will give you a good example of their talent recreating auto tune songs
A couple other folks have mentioned this one! I'll have to check it out :)
Yes! Please do Gold!
Gold requires multiple listens to appreciate and IMO one of those should just be focusing on Kevin and Avi. Amazing!
@@MarkS-rt9vi Good to know! I actually haven't heard it, so I might need to maybe do this one next week ... ;)
It would be cool if you reacted to the original of Gold, and then their version of it, back to back.
Dude I love the perspective you bring to these videos. Super informational
Thank you! I'm glad you like them!
Usually body glitter (which is probably what kirstie is wearing) is not just loose flakes.. there is an adhesive of sorts either built into the product or sold along side the glitter to keep the glitter only where you want it. But i absolutely laughed pretty hard when you mentioned her sneezing and it all coming down. Haha
I wasn't sure about that bit, but when my wife was snort-laughing I felt much better about it :)
DJ Switch PDX yeah! I also snort laughed cause i can picture it happening! Haha
PJ Schmid right? Haha
I frankly would have loved being able to remove that type of make-up so easily... it takes work and the right products to remove that stuff and then you still find glitter in areas that didn't have make-up days later... but yes I snort-laughed at the imagery.
BROOOOOOOOO your vids are dope!!! I'm so glad you're doing these! Keep up the great work!!! Proud of you!!
You’d be surprised how long we would listen to you talk analyzing what they do. There was a reactor who knew all about music theory and he would watch the video first and then go back and analyze every part of the song and the singers. His videos would go at least 30-60 minutes. He was very popular within the fandom. The only reason we don’t watch anymore is because he stopped doing it. Haha
Good to know! These are pretty fun and not terribly difficult, so I wouldn't mind keeping it going for a while. I've had a couple folks mention my "umms" and accuse me of babbling a bit -- which I totally do -- but I wanna keep these as organic and unedited as possible. I figure I've been at this "react" stuff for just over two weeks, so I'm sure there's some stuff I can work on. :)
Don’t worry about the critics. We want to see your real reaction!
@@abieshleman8313 Thank you! I'm trying not to let it bug me too much, but I'm used to IRL crowds. Getting this kind of attention online is a bit new and intense to me still, but these have been really fun so far :)
What was that reactor’s channel?
@Ptx Xtp what was that reactor’s channel?
I love your technical knowledge that you impart to us - as well as your thoughtful reactions! And although I am a card-carrying Pentaholic (wait! Is there such a thing? There should be!) I am also checking out your other content. I really enjoy your reactions! And THANK YOU so much for explaining how DJ's can effortlessly sync one song into another without missing a beat! Apparently literally! I was in college way back in the mid-to-late '70's and the college kids who were spinning the records (literally) at dorm room parties could do that so well! I have always wondered how they managed to do that! (And the point is that Kirstin didn't sneeze and her glitter survived intact!)
I am always so impressed by Kevin's part when Avi is doing his solo piece... I expect his head to actually lift off when he finishes that bit...
It's really intricate and technical especially during that "Television Rules The Nation" bit. It's really easy to see why the group shines on this one.
@@DJSwitchPDX Agree - they actually shine on everything they do...we don't believe they're human...especially KO :)
They're all crazy talented for sure! :)
This was a joy to watch! I have been a Pentaholic since their first performance on "The Sing-off" and would share the videos with whoever I could get to watch. Their talent is undeniable. Watching your "reaction" to "Daft Punk" gave me an even greater (didn't know it was possible) appreciation of them. Your analysis was educational without being pedantic. I learned many fascinating aspects that were completely new to me. I agree with the other comments that have said we would gladly watch a 30-minute "reaction" video from you if it involved this type of artistic and technological breakdown. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!
Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you liked it!
I've heard this song so many times over the years but never had the analysis before. Your information really adds so much to it. Can't wait to hear what you can to say about all the other videos. Also the fact you already know them and love them makes it even better. I will listen to whatever you put out & I also started following you on Twitch cause I am very curious about your DJing. See you over there on Monday!
Thank you so much! I'm taking a short break from Twitch right now, but I'll be back on Monday August 17th streaming my little "radio" show twice a week :)
@@DJSwitchPDX well then I'll be there in the 17th... Cheers!
I love this technical analysis... there's tons of 'reaction' videos, hardly any like these.
dude, I've been binging PTX reactions all day. Yours is the first that brought intelligent cometary and professional analysis. Very impressive! Instant sub. great work!
Thank you! I'm working through some legal stuff at the moment, but I should be back to making TH-cam content really soon!
Usually with these reactions I hate all the stopping, mainly because it's done for no real reason but to say "did you hear that, so cool, let's hear it again". You actually stop the video to give actual feed back and information, something that I can learn and grow from. I thank you for this.
filmed in a closet and kitchen each recorded their performance separately ....paid $400 for editing etc....got them their first Grammy.....oh & Avi is awesome....a geneous
Man, I can listen to you analyze songs all day. Intriguing. Amazing. Keep them coming 👍🏾
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like these!
Absolutely brilliant breakdown dude. Keep killin' it.
I came for the Pentatonix reaction, but I subscribed because you were so informative and interesting to listen to. I can hardly wait to watch more!
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
I love it when someone who really knows what they are talking about analyzes a number.
The thing about PTX on ALL their medleys is that their transitions are just SEAMLESS, I'm a musician too and they just blow me apart every time because they are so immaculate in transitions and I KNOW how hard that is.
It's really impressive work. I have their "History of Music" reaction recorded and I'm hoping to release it soon.
I've been watching 'Reaction' videos for a few months now, but your 'Analysis' style beats those hands down. I appreciate your teaching style breakdown of what they're doing. New subscriber looking forward to more!
Thank you so much! I just recorded three more last night, so there's more on the way!
New sub here. I love the way you can explain what is happening in 'layman speak' but without taking anything away from the professionals behind the scenes. The average viewer sees what is on the screen and enjoys the music for what it is. Us musicians can appreciate your analasis, with a little indepth knowledge of the technical abilities of this phenominally talented group. Not to mention a history lesson on modern music evolution. Nice channel.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it!
I know my delivery needs a little work, but I'm trying to keep these as organic as possible so I'm trying to avoid editing and multiple takes as much as possible.
Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel!
@@DJSwitchPDX Thanks for the reply. From what I see, you're doing fine. Just in the middle of the 'Creep' reaction. Interested to hear your technical breakdown on that!!!! I'll say what I say to any of the reactors I've subbed to. You do you. That's what makes your channel. The difference of your channel is the technical knowledge from a post production aspect that the musicians will appreciate. I love Beth Roars. Gorgeous woman and definately knows her stuff. I quite like her covers. ('Puts her money where her mouth is', so to speak). And she live about 250 miles from me in the UK. It's 1.03am here. Keep up the good work and enjoy whatever part of the day it is there.
Cheers! I appreciate the advice, and I'm glad you like Beth's work too. She was the one that convinced me I might have something to add beyond "I've never seen/heard this" since that's been my job for 20 years haha ...
Always happy to see folks from access the pond! Hope I get to visit your beautiful country some day! :)
@@DJSwitchPDX Everyone has something to add. It's just not everyone want's your particular 'add'. Their loss!!!! I'm classically trained and I really appreciate your knowledge.
Thanks man! Good to have you here :)
Damn man you know your stuff. I hope you’re working extensively in the music industry. Your passion for the technical nuance of music is so energizing!
Def subscribing, the amount of knowledge that you drop is incredible thank you so much!
Thank you! Welcome to the channel!
One of the great things about this song is that it not only won them a Grammy, but they did the video for just $400 in a closet.
Not sure how much influence Mitch had with the arranging of this but he was a huge daft punk fan at the time he was also doing some dj’ing. So when you were talking about mixing the songs depending on their beats he might have known some of what you were talking about. In fact he’s currently working on a solo project and recently during quarantine did a full dj set over zoom. He goes by messer for that project.
Damn, I love listening to someone who Knows Things, geek out about their area of expertise. It's especially great when PTX is Being Impressive in whatever that context is, and I get to watch the expert get all excited and flustered about it :) Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and expertise with all of us out here on the 'Net - subbed, looking fwd to more!
This is one of the coolest reactions from a professional perspective I've seen. Your understanding and analysis of this was really interesting!
Wow, thank you!
Late to your channel, but LOVE your technical breakdown to really appreciate their talent. I love your analysis and putting to words the techniques I recognize but could never pull off or put into words. Impressive! Will be watching your catalog for awhile!
@@robhouk348 Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I'd like to welcome you to my little corner of the internet 🎧🤘
I am not a musician but I love how you break down the song and analyse it in a way that people like us with no music background can understand and hear the song from a different angle. Thank you :)
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
If you haven't ever watched their Sing Off live performances, I strongly recommend it. Listening to them in a live, rather unpolished format provides a great insight into their techno strengths. While I personally prefer the powerful vocal ranges that they show off in covers like Hallelujah, their ability to use their vocals for synth effects is just mind-blowing. Also, ditto to Marsha Grant's comment from a couple months ago. You really should list these as "analysis" rather than "reaction." I legit just spent over an hour watching your Pentatonix vids and explanations. Great work!
Love your analysis on this one. They do the arrangements themselves. Together with Ben Bram, he's their producer and close friend. They recorded this in a closet and edited it in a kitchen on Avi's MacBook. They made this all happen for just $400🤩 So amazing
It's really fantastic work, especially for that kind of budget.
One of my favorite stories as a kid was Linkin Park's first album. They went, like, double platinum in the first year, and the whole album was produced on a $900 iMac in Mike Shinoda's basement.
You just can't stop real genius :)
@@DJSwitchPDX As a huge Linkin Park fan myself, I totally agree. I still listen to it from time to time. Great music needs no more than ambition. Keep doing what you're doing 😊
I just found you but this awesome. So many reactors are obsessed with the harmonies and the trio (rightfully so) but they usually gloss over the level of mastery that Avi and Kevin bring to the foundations of the song with the beat. They are so on point. Also their arranging skills (shoutout to Ben here) deserve all the grammys.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
❣ **THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!** ❣ I have also come to the conclusion, that Mitch is an Alien, from the planet of *WTF* 😊
Why have you not been in my recommendation until now!!! I am a massive nut with music theory and I understood everything you were talking about. This put me in a great mindset for my stream. I had to hit the sub button. Can't wait to go through your catalog and see everything you have done.
You are a badass and thank you for doing these types of videos
Thank you so much for the sub and the kind words!
Unfortunately I had to move on from doing react videos, but they were pretty fun while they lasted. Enjoy!
you'd probably like their evolution of... songs they shift from one song to the next a lot
I was just looking at different past Pentatonix reactions, and loved yours! I actually learned something! I loved your commentary. Thank you.
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! 🙂
The breakdown of all the techical analysis is so cool for those of us who think we're just listening to great music!
I've been a fan of Daft Punk since just after I was done my my music college vocal studies in the 90s and when this medley came out I was blown away with Pentatonix's arrangement and performance. I really enjoyed your analysis of this song and I'm totally going to sub your channel!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the channel!
I really enjoy your thoughts and knowledge. Getting the reaction from someone in your profession and who is familiar with music production is truly fascinating.
Ive watched a lot of 'react' videos of this song and this was by far the most in depth analysis and informational video ive seen. Honestly this needs to be called 'DJ Analysis'. Lots of cool information here, and im definitely going to spend a lot of hours listening to your catalogue here. (I also need to catch that recording of Harder Better Faster Stronger you mentioned)
100% spot on too...that Pompamoose cover...stellar!
Just found your channel and was quite pleasantly surprised by your technical/artistic analysis + you're the first person I've seen in dozens of reactions that has mentioned Avi's bass slide (which I still get a kick of every time I hear it). Time to start binging your vids!
Great job, I was wondering when someone was going to step up and really give this song the credit it deserves and really see the pure talent it took to do it.
You've got a new subscriber from me! I love this technical analysis. Keep doing you man, when you can take YOUR interest, and share it with us in such a neat way that your viewers learn something, then you're killing it. Then you break it down in such a way that we can go listen to other songs and hear some of these things that you talk about. Thanks man, keep going!
Thank you! Welcome to the channel!
Ok...sry for the novel here. I'm an old school 70's recording engineer and I learned more about DJ ing than I've even known before by watching this vid. Thanks. I ended up going down the Pentatonix "rabbit hole" tonight and have watched at least 15 reaction videos to this track. Yours is the best BY FAR because you actually EXPLAIN what's going on. Feel - BPM - Pitch - the mastery of transition. Well done indeed! I'm not a club guy by any means, never will be. Like I said, 55 year old magnetic tape engineer with 30 years of experience and you have re-affirmed my faith in DJs that you actually understand what music is all about. Truly...thank you...you made a middle aged man very happy tonight!
Happy to oblige! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Subscribed. I loved the analysis and the clarity of your explanation makes it easy for a lay person to understand
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
Just found this clip, and you will probably never see this comment, but I have always loved that major slide (of many) that Avi does at 8:00. Thanks so much for clarifying what it simulates and why he's put them in at those specific points. Great reaction!
Thanks! Can confirm I'm still reading comments, especially the good ones like yours! Glad you liked it!
Just came across your reaction vids. Just wow. Love the analysis. Dang, boy, you know your onions. Now I have to go find your other reactions. Looks like you are my fav reactor. Stay fierce.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
Thank you for your insight and information
This is my favorite reaction/analysis of this video. Thank you! I learned a lot.
Awesome! Thanks for watching! I'm really glad you liked it!
I just found out about your channel and subscribed. So happy to find someone that actually analyses video’s. Not only showing overacted emotions or just being funny. As a musician and critical music listener I’m sometimes annoyed about something not being called out when it actually really crucial in the song. Also I love to hear when someone is actually honest too. The glitter story 😂
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
Your comments and information was great because it helped me appreciate what they’re doing so much more. Thank you. The bass slides-I’d never noticed that before.
Man, your video is so sweet, I could listen to you for hours. Knowledgeable (great to find someone same age as me who loves Daft Punk including their earlier works), not afraid to expand on the subject, and you have a great way of positing a statement that reflects your thoughts or wishes without them being overly critical. Respectful yet adding to the discussion, love it! Btw, I think the first breakthrough track that successfully brought autotune to the masses would be Cher - Believe? Keep it up and take care!
Thank you! I've been having a little trouble with Sony Music over these PTX videos, but I'm gonna make more content really soon! Thank you so much for watching!
As someone who loves music analysis (I taught music theory & lit for 35 years) as well as PTX, I enjoyed your remarks enormously, and learned a lot from them. This is what I go to Reactions for -- new insights. Thank you for that.
Wow! Thank you!
I had a difficult time with my theory program in college, and I kinda wish TH-cam was around back then so I could have kept up. I genuinely appreciate you taking the time and your kind words! Outside of my college instructors, I was always closest with my music teachers and directors growing up, so thank you for teaching music all those years
Love all of the analysis and information you share. Great job!
I just love your analysis I’m learning so much.
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked it!
Amazing. ...thanks for the review and this win a Grammy
Very interesting analysis. I love hearing about the technicalities of how they can pull this off. But also the appreciation of the talent of the group.
One of the things I love about watching different people react to these songs is the details they share and point out from their own areas of expertise. Thank you for talking about bpm and half time and how they are used to weave songs together -- it gives me even greater appreciation for this group and this song. :) New subscriber.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the channel! 🙂
So good! I love hearing the theory behind the music and production. Thanks so much for your insights - you’re super interesting!!
Your breakdown is about as fascinating as their singing! Outstanding. Subscribed!
Hi! I just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying your PTX reactions. You have a take on their production and vocals that I've never seen before and I find it so interesting. We all know they're near perfection, but you peel the layers back and give a voice to what's in between those layers in a new way. Thanks and keep it up! Great reaction!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying them!
I can not believe I hesitated in watching your Videos. Your analysis has taken "Reactions" to a new level. You have made a new bar for my expectations on other channels. AMAZING! I love watching PTX reactions, but no one has had the eye opening break down of their production talents that you have. Some with decent insights on their Singing Technical expertise, but you have a unique knowledge of their composition productions. I am truly blown away. Sorry it took me over a month to take this plunge with you. DJ Switch PDX is now burned into my brain. I promise I will be sharing that name with people I know.
I'm so glad you like these! Welcome to the channel! I hope your friends like them as well :)
Here's me wanting to see another PTX reaction video seeing 25:17 ... "PFFT! Well I'm not watching all of THAT, I'll just skip through..." OR NOT. Your "reaction" video (Which I agree with some other commenters - you should call it an analysis video) helped me understand a lot more about what was going on and the incredible level of artistry they have. I mean, of course PTX is awesome, and they won a Grammy for this, so of course this is awesome, but as a person who just loves listening to music but has no knowledge of how it all works I couldn't have said WHY (technically) it's awesome. Thanks - I'll poke around your channel - hopefully you have some more cool analyses.
I honestly didnt realise when i heard jt the first time but that bass slide is bloody epic and ive spent the last 30 mins trying to copy it on my bass haha
Loved your analysis, I learned a lot. You are very knowledgeable & doing yourself a disservice calling these reactions, definitely need to be called an analysis.
Thank you for providing additional music insight into what Pentatonix does in this song. Or rather, this composition. It is so much more enjoyable when we get to listen to someone who is a professional in music comments on critique even other music. Thank you for sharing your insights it really made watching this video for the hundredth time so much more enjoyable
Of course! Thank you for watching!
Kevin put the songs "New Rules" and "Are you that somebody". Scott heard and so Pentatonic did it. If you haven't checked it out yet, I would love to hear your analysis of that.
Can you drop a TH-cam link for me? I'd love to check it out!
@@DJSwitchPDX sure. Here you go th-cam.com/video/fC8gutkCu1c/w-d-xo.html
@@DJSwitchPDX - Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/fC8gutkCu1c/w-d-xo.html
DJ Switch PDX th-cam.com/video/fC8gutkCu1c/w-d-xo.html
Here you go!
this has to be one of, if not THE most interesting reaction and analysis to pentatonix i have seen this far, kudos!
omg, yes, please analyse their songs, I'm here for this!
Hi there. Just subscribed. I really enjoy when a reactor goes beyond "Wow" and "Amazing" and "Speechless" (which you clearly are not. All T no shade.)
I've enjoyed a couple who have enlightened me on the technical issues of singing (head voice, chest, mix, breath control etc.) but this is a fascinating insight into the technical issues around getting that expertise across to us. As someone who has worked with computers since 1968 and taught about them in college for 20 years, I'm a complete nerd for details. I'll definitely be back for more.
My father worked for Xerox before running an Apple store for a few years and then opened a Commodore/Amiga store in December '84 which he owned until he passed in early 2018. I've been the DJ/MC for the Portland Retro Gaming Expo for 10 years.
You're in good company here :)
@@DJSwitchPDX I sensed that.
And I've also learned from the comments that a number of fellow Pentaholics are of a like mind. Good to know.
Sorry about your dad. I'd probably have found him interesting too.
Thank you! I definitely get some things from him that I'm thankful for, including my enthusiasm for computers and tech. If I continue to grow like this, who knows? There may be more tech videos in my future to go alongside these music vids!
I appreciate this reaction from a person who knows the Daft Punk material so well.
Thanks! I'm a long time fan! ♥️
Your review was very interesting especially diving into BPMs and DJ perspective that creates a new angle on the song to appreciate. Thank you for this!
They have a live version recorded by a phone/camcorder on youtube called "Pentatonix daft punk mix private performance". Obviously the audio isn't as crisp as the music video but it was still really impressively captured! I would love to get your thoughts on that one!
Allright! I'm gonna start taking notes on your Pentatonix reactions for sure! I'm learning SO much about the technical side of what they do. Wow! I was already a fan, but my appreciation grows with every reaction you do to them! this new info really speaks to why they won a Grammy for this!
They JUST released Trailer #1 for a video of their ORIGINAL "Happy".. or is it "Happy Now"? They performed it in concert during their world tour that was cut short by the virus and we were so hoping that they would release it! They've been working on an original album and we assumed it was on pause for now. But I can't believe that they just released a trailer for Happy Now! I can't wait! more original music! it's been 5 years coming!
Another one they got a Grammy for, that I just love, is "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" ( by Tchaikovsky from The Nutcracker Suite). It's Amazing!
I love that song! I played it with my orchestra in college!
I'll check it out for sure!
@@DJSwitchPDX yes pls do. Mind-blowing
Best thing about listening to experts, is when "learning more" deepens your love of a Thing you already love - I am *so* into it!
I just became a subscriber. Your commentary is incredibly insightful. I honestly had no idea that DJs had so much musical theory under their belt. You clearly understand and appreciate how complicated this production is. You definitely allowed me to appreciate how technical this is. Keep it up.
Thank you! Admittedly, I paid for my first year of college with my saxophone, but my experience has been that a lot of DJs like myself that get out of the bar/wedding scene tend to be band geeks on some level :)
@@DJSwitchPDX Thank you, I love you even more, now, because I'm a sax (tenor, bari, and alto, in that order) player. I am a band geek from college, I also played piano, bassoon, and violin. I'm very impressed by your commentary. I've watched some commentary that did not have quality. I enjoy your insights,
@@TheMsamek Picked up an Alto when I was 10, but when I discovered the Bari in the 8th grade I knew that was the one for me. Still played some Alto occasionally, but I'm a Bari player all day long 😂
@@DJSwitchPDX Fun. I started on Bari because I was tall for my age. My band director asked all of us, "Who wants to play saxophone?" We ALL raised our hands and I was 5'7' in 7th grade. I got the bari. It is really a VERY cool instrument but I didn't appreciate it at the time because I wanted to play more interesting parts. I've come to accept that was such an uber-cool instrument. I went to tenor because of the solos and then alto because of the limelight, I never went to Soprano because, you know, Kenny G is boring.
@@TheMsamek HAHAHAHA I've learned to appreciate Kenny's work later in life, but yeah, I don't know any sax players that liked him back in the day.
I'm 6'4", but I don't think that had any bearing on my choice for Bari. I was a strong enough player that if mirroring the Tuba wasn't doing it for me, I could usually grab a trombone or an Alto 2 chart.
Sir, what you are doing is explaining to me basically why beauty is beautiful. that right there is awesome in its own right. Dude, keep dropping knowledge.
That's kinda how I see it too. I'm not an amazing musician, certainly not a great singer (outside of a karaoke bar where everyone's had a couple drinks), but I've got a background that works for this at least. :)
I sincerely appreciate you sharing your knowledge and perspective...I've watched a beat boxers review of this PTX video, a lighting producer's reaction to Hallelujah, a million vocal coach's to like every PTX video (lol yes I'm a fan, can you tell?) And I learn things from all of them. But you have such fantastic bits of info on history, music theory, and sound production among other things...just love it. Thanks 💕
Dude you just don't shut up!.. and I'm SOOOOO glad you didn't. I have never seen such a detailed analysis in a reaction video like this before. Speaking as a fellow musician, the way you broke what could be very complex elements of music into the most simple bit was impressive to say the LEAST. Your love for music coupled with your enthusiastic style and charisma was intoxicating. Didn't even feel like I watched a 25 min video. MASTERFUL JOB SIR. WELL DONE. DEFINITELY SUBSCRIBING!
Thanks! You had me going for a second! 😂
So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! You're like the only person who seemed to get Avi's base slide. I love it and every time I see it I'm surprised when reactors don't react to it. :)
Thanks! I agree it's a pretty sweet slide 🙂
Really appreciate your breakdown at the beginning. I trained as a classical musician and do middle eastern dance now and I didn’t know that much about the origins of djing and hip hop. Your explanation makes sense and helps explain their choices so well.
After hearing the rest of the video, love all of it. Excellent analysis all the way through, super insightful info from a DJ & producing perspective. Instant subscribe.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
Please react to PTX's cover of Gold! Mitch is incredible, you will love it!!
Thank you so much. I have been entertaining myself looking for first reactions to Pentatonix, just to see the joy and shock on so many faces...to see the emotions they can evoke with something like Hallelujah. I was looking and found YOU! To hear someone bring so much knowledge of the history of the music...to bring what is obviously a great knowledge of studio and production experience and knowledge and finally show me what I have sought. Someone that can fully appreciate the totally complex multi-level aspect of what it takes to create what Pentatonix brings us. Good..no, no,...GREAT JOB, man!
FYI, this is my first time to ever comment in any way on a professional examination of a musical performance. What you bring to this is what this brought out in me. Thanks.
Thank you so much for watching! I'm flattered to be your first comment!
Of all the reactions of Pentatonix that I've watched, this is the most that I like. It's not just saying "awesome" or "it's so good" or "oh my gosh", it has the technical explanation, which is very informative and much more explanation of how creative Pentatonix is. And because you are the only person who finally caught that bass slide by Avi. Most don't notice that. I am so happy!
Love that added clip at the end. That really WAS cool. 👍
Thanks! I'm always a sucker for a mid-credts stinger like they do with the MCU movies :)
I loved this reaction and So much I didn't know!! Thank you. This was awesome!
I've never heard an analysis like this before, but you explained everything clearly, without talking down to the audience. I feel like I learned a lot.
Thanks, bro.👍
I stumbled upon your analysis while looking at reactors reacting to other songs and love the format. A couple months ago I became acquainted with reaction videos through vocal coaches react to Sound of Silence by Disturbed and loved how they explored and explained the songs they analyzed. I didn't have any expectations coming in to this and was amazed and educated by your knowledge of music history and how you present the information.
Hey! Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Hahaha, as soon as you started talking, I just laughed. I have never seen anyone (even the vocal coaches) break down Pentatonix songs in a half-hour video. You are such a music nerd. I fucking love it. XD
Thanks! It's all true 🤓
I usually go for the reactions that follow someone falling in love with Pentatonix. However, your in depth analysis of this group is why I am still here. I can't wait for more!!!!!!
Thank you! I'm really glad you're enjoying these!
I would love to hear your thoughts on the non-PTX videos as well, if you're up for it :)
I love your analyses of these a capella groups!! As a (long ago!) voice major, career band director/music teacher (still teaching comm college Music Apprec)- it's great to see someone that knows what they're talking about!!
PLEASE fall down the Voiceplay, Home Free, PTX, and Voctave rabbit holes!
How crazy that PTX put out their Happy Now trailer as I was watching this.
SQUEEEEE! I'm SO excited!
I really appreciate how you broke the song down to give us additional context. I think you’d have a lot of fun breaking down their version of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies.
I’ve watched the Daft Punk music video about 100 times. This past 2 months I’ve been obsessed with watching “first reaction” videos of PTX. This video is a fantastic breakdown. I wrote down to watch “Get Down” on Netflix.
Thank you for stopping and defining BPM. And realizing it’s a new term for many people. Great analysis!! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos.
Edited for clarification: I watched all the seasons of the “Sing-off” live. So I have been PTX fans from the beginning and am loving this technical breakdown.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!