The beat boxer sings almost as high as the counter tenor and he is an amazing singer as well as a professional Cello player. He plays piano and the sax. He has a doctorate degree. Kevin is amazing. Pentatonic is amazing with 3 Grammy and a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. I loved your reactions. Thank you.
Here are a few terms to add to your Pentatonix lexicon... "Mitch Slapped" is the expression on your face when you first hear Mitch's voice soar into the stratosphere. "Wall of Sound" is when they all come together and belt their faces off. "Upgrade" is what we call a "cover" for a regular band because they always make it their own.
You might enjoy their cover of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody! You will have to start distorting the screen of their faces, to get it past their record lable's copyright rules when playing their music to reacting to them.
@@weaintraisedrightpodcast There is ONE fantastic Pentatonix performance that seems to need nothing in the way of video distortion, because the copyright isn't owned by RCA (Pentatonix's record label). It's called "The Wizard of Ahhhs," and the copyright belongs to Todrick Hall, another guy who grew up in Arlington, Texas, where the trio (Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie) are from. Todrick seems to be more interested in publicity than in stomping all over innocent reactors. The only problem with "Wizard of Ahhhs" is that it's an homage to the original movie from 1939, _The Wizard of Oz,_ starring Judy Garland, and if you haven't seen the movie the homage doesn't make any sense. If you HAVE seen the movie, though, you will absolutely love "The Wizard of Ahhhs." This was the first thing they put out where Kirstie took the the lead, and what a lead it was! She played all three major female characters: Dorothy Gale, Glinda the Good Witch, and The Wicked Witch of the West Side, and she played them to perfection. Todrick posted "Wizard of Ahhhs" to his TH-cam channel just two months after Kirstie's twenty first birthday: th-cam.com/video/QkVeKb2igrg/w-d-xo.html
The Oger’s Mitch-slap is exactly what we Pentahoics dream of finding! The look of complete and utter bewilderment, followed by the realization that, “oh my God that really is his voice!” Is just priceless!!He has the voice of an angel. Don’t forget to listen to “Mary did you know?” Great Reaction guys, really enjoyed it! ❤️
Full names: • Blond guy: Scott Hoying. • Bass: Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee) Kaplan. • The only woman: Kirstin (also known as Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado. • Guy with the round hat: Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphssis on the first syllable). • Beatboxer: Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable). • Avi's replacement: Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable).
Not sure if you figured out yet or not that Kevin, the beat boxer, also has the voice of an angel. If you haven’t done it yet check out the Pentatonics version of the official video for “Mary did you know”. Be prepared to possibly stop breathing a couple of times. It is incredible!. Kevin can sing his ass off!
Ogre's Mitch-Slap is certainly in the top five of the over 100 reactions (a very conservative estimate) I have ever seen to this song, and it is a contender for number one. Listen to the live version from their first Christmas TV special for confirmation that they really *are* this good. Tens of millions of albums sold, three Grammy awards, 20 million TH-cam subscribers, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame can't be wrong, and as AJ noted, they *are* one of the modern faces of Christmas---eight Christmas albums, including a double platinum album that was the fourth best selling album of 2014 (behind Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, and the soundtrack for _Frozen_ ).
Their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody is phenomenal. I recommend the official video because it's quite entertaining. Their cover of Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King is great. The "Wall of Sound" in that song is fabulous, and Mitch (Round Hat) hits some amazing high notes.
1st Singer (Blonde Guy) = Scott Hoying, Baritone (also does Bass line when Bass Singer has a lead verse) 2nd Singer (Bearded Guy) = Avi Kaplan, Bass (Left group in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee) 3rd Singer (Women) - Kirstin Maldonado, Soprano (she changes her look and hair color often) 4th Singer (Hat Guy) - Mitch Grassi, Counter Tenor (he changes his look very often) Beatboxer - Kevin Olusola - Surprise - ALSO sings and has solo verses in some songs - He is also a tenor Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie have been singing together since High School, and they added Kevin and Avi in 2011 when they auditioned, performed, and won the 3rd season of "The Sing Off". The bass singer is the only member change. You should also check out these other Pentatonix videos - you won't be disappointed: Hallelujah (LIVE Version) Dec 22, 2016: th-cam.com/video/haFHrfmfHbc/w-d-xo.html Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video) Apr 7, 2017: th-cam.com/video/ojRj2JK5oCI/w-d-xo.html Daft Punk Medley (Official Video) Nov 5, 2013: th-cam.com/video/3MteSlpxCpo/w-d-xo.html Imagine (Official Video) Mar 10, 2017: th-cam.com/video/NLiWFUDJ95I/w-d-xo.html Run to You (Original Song) Jan 30, 2014: th-cam.com/video/sp7PS_UN8Lo/w-d-xo.html Say Something (Official Video) Feb 24, 2014: th-cam.com/video/0dYlvdLdK9w/w-d-xo.html The Sound of Silence (Official Video) Feb 15, 2019: th-cam.com/video/gdVjVtpr55M/w-d-xo.html (the bass singer in this one, Matt Sallee (white coat), replaced Avi Kaplan, who left the group in 2017) Amazing Grace (Official Video) Nov 5, 2020: th-cam.com/video/Obp-9BEZe1c/w-d-xo.html The Prayer (Official Video) Oct 29, 2021: th-cam.com/video/wnvzwAPqniU/w-d-xo.html
kirstin is a mezzo-soprano, but all of them have big vocal ranges so the usual classification don't fit. like scott sings everything from bass to baritone to tenor
All great suggestions, and I would add the 90's Dance Remix because I think that's probably the song which best showcases how amazing Kevin's beatboxing is.
There is a version of this live on their 2016 Christmas special that will show that they are just as good live as recorded. Definately check out Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Daft Punk(Grammy win) and Sound Of Silence. Avi left the group so you will see his replacement, Matt, on their Sound of Silence video. Their original music is great as well.
Lovely reaction, the beat boxer Kevin has a great solo voice! Next up to hear Kevin is amazing Grace! Or Mary did you know. I’ll leave other to tell you the other names, I’m sure they will. Welcome to the rabbit hole!.
Mitch is what's called a counter-tenor. The highest vocal range for a male singer. And Scott (the tall blonde dude) is a Barritone, but he has a massive range, so when the bass (Avi, in this instance) is doing the solo, he takes over the bass line.
If you want a Kevin solo, pick up their cover of "Imagine" by John Lenon. Or the Christmas carol "Mary Did You Know?". Both of them are my favorites with a solo from him.
Great reaction, fellas! And yes, Kevin sings too. “Mary, Did You Know?” and the tail end of “Amazing Grace” are good examples of his smooth tenor stylings- and he’s got solo stuff as well. Look up “Kevin Olusola Down”. The man is a beast! 🤘🏾
You've just been Mitch-slapped. He's the guy in the round hat and he floors people so often that the fans came up with that phrase for it. LOL Kevin does sing, and very well, but he is also a tenor and they need him for beatboxing more. He gets his own solo on Mary Did You Know, among others. Another angelic high voice.
Found you this morning after notification for PTXs latest single I Rise premiering on the 11th 😁 and facial expression on Ogre... Us pentaholics call that a Mitch Slap cause the countertenor/sopranist is named Mitch Grassi 😁
Y'all have been "Mitch Slapped" hehe! To me this is by far the best version of Hallelujah. You should react to Bohemian Rhapsody next! Great reaction guys!
Nice Mitch slap. To me, this is the ideal introduction to PTX. You get to sample each member. Try Daft Punk Medley for something totally different and equally brilliant.
Please react to the Debut album of the band BOSTON. It was released in 1976 and was the best debut album ever. Every song on the album were all big hits. It was recorded in the basement of Tom Sholtz and the lead singer is Brad Delp. 👍👍👍👍💯
The beat boxer, Kevin, does sing. Although its rare. He has solos in Amazing Grace, Mary Do You Know, and Imagine to name a few. When he does, it will know you back in your seat. He is amazing. Also, check his solo stuff like Down. He goes by KO for Kevin Olusula.
You can't go wrong with anything in their catalog..... Grammy winning Daft Punk Medley, Jolene w/ Dolly Parton and Christmas time Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.... For Mitch (round hat guy) there's The Prayer, Problem, AHa (StarVista).... To hear Kevin sing (beatboxer) there's Imagine, Amazing Grace and of course, he has his own channel, to start I would recommend Down... As I've said, their catalog is HUGE ... Many genres... All EXCELLENT!!!! They have a new release coming out soon called "I Rise"...
So many great recommendations already, I’ll add to the list, Popspring 2016 Live. They sound just as amazing live. In fact they have long said, they don’t sing anything they can’t also sing live. No instruments and no editing on stage! It’s all them!
And just so you know. They are this good live too. The prayer, daft punk, bohemian rhapsody, imagine, amazing grace, just a few that are amazing. There are others
Oh Ogre...you haven't heard anything yet!!!! They harmonize like no other group, they all have multiple octaves, they will make you cry, make you laugh, and constantly blow your minds!! Oh and they even rap! Daft Punk, Gold, Bohemian Rhapsody, Can't Hold Us, and Evolution of Michel Jackson just to name a few. Warning....you will become a Pentaholic 😉
@@weaintraisedrightpodcast I hope he will also look up their live performance from a Christmas special in... 2016 I think, on their channel. Whether for a reaction or just for his own enjoyment. It's possibly better than the official video.
The Prayer & Amazing Grace will at times make you forget to even breathe. 'Say Something' is super emotional & Kirstie-led. Mitch will blow you away with his high notes in Can You Feel The Love Tonight.
And these two Mitch Slaps. Welcome boys. Come on Boys play the Prayer and AHA Singapore. Ok Singapore isn’t a professional video. It’s a guy with a camara. You have to see. ❤❤❤
Kevin’s solo “Down” will give you a better idea of just how incredible he is. It’s on his channel KO. PTX also highlights his cello beatboxing in a live show called “Kevin’s Fifth”.
AJ, it seems like you've got them. Welcome to PTX! We're here for it! I saw that Mitch slap! Kevin sings a beautiful tenor and has solos in several songs like Amazing Grace, Imagine, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Say Something, and more. Scott is a baritone but has an extraordinary range both low and high. Try Bohemian Rhapsody! They also have great original music. Subbed for more!
Scott is a baritone. Avi is a basso profundo, Kirsten is a mezzo soprano and Mitch is a conta tenor. Kevin has a lovely tenor voice and is a concert level cellist.
Kevin, the beat boxer, is a pre med graduate and he's also a cellist. Their live performances are out of this world They've won 3 Grammys, the 1st had been their medley of Daft Punk songs.
The reason their voices meld together so well is that Scott (blonde hair), Kirstin, and Mitch (round hat guy) have been friends since middle school, and have been singing together nearly as long. If you want to hear a really good “wall of sound” (their speciality), listen to their version of Imagine. It is sublime…and beyond perfect.
If you want to hear what perfect harmony is listen to them do "My Heart With You". That song was specifically written for 5 part harmony acapella and it's incomparable. Mind you, they have a new bass singer now. Avi went his own way a few years ago so this one will be with the new guy. If you want a marvelous example of how in-sync they are with each other listen to "Gold". They're just sitting on a couch and in one take they manage a multi-complicated piece that took fancy editing and computer synchronization for Kiara to do. The very best thing to come out of Mitch Grassi's (round hat) mouth is "Your Power". If it wasn't such a sad song we'd all melt into mindless sweet puddles.
I usually recomment reactors listen to Kiiara's version, at least part of it so they understand what the original sounded like, so that when they hear Mitch almost completely mimic the sound naturally it makes more sense. I agree Your Power (Mitch's alter ego Messer) is a great song, but it's down the list of my favorites. Although I do say anyone walking by the building he's on the roof of, will be looking up for the angels. .
It's good advice to first hear the original on most of their work. I've seen the comments from other Pentaholics that they don't do covers, they do upgrades, and it's too true!
You can't go wrong listening to anything from Pentatonix, but all of us have our personal favorites. Here are some of mine: • "The Prayer" • "Bohemian Rhapsody" • "Imagine" (the official video) • "Run To You" • "O Come All Ye Faithful" • "Daft Punk Medley" (their first Grammy winner) • "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy" (their second Grammy winner) • "Jolene" (in collaboration with Dolly Parton, their third Grammy winner) • "Seasons Of Love" (preferably the live Fourth of July performance)
Loved this reaction and the "Mitch-Slap" of Ogre was incredible and exactly the same as my reaction when i first heard this version. Tears streamed down my face and every song they've done after, has blown me away.
Welcome to the long winding road of Pentatonix, you are in for the journey of your life 😊 Pentatonix never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented they are, and take their voices to newer levels, we have never heard before.....there is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift! Thanks guys, I really enjoyed your reactions!
Holy moly, @sandyleewhite! Thank you so much for the super thanks! We definitely appreciate your generosity!!! We will definitely be going down that long winding road.
Thank you for reacting to Pentatonix (PTX for short) and Hallelujah. I'm sure you are going to get tons of suggestions on what other PTX videos to cover, but first, to get Hallelujah out of your system, please react to PTX doing the same song but live. The best live version is the one on their Christmas Special in front of a live TV audience. It is special because you will clearly see who is singing what. Watch out who covers the bass notes while the bass guy (bearded) is singing his solo part.
They were born to be together. Truly. The beat boxer does sing, and well. He has his own channel and he plays cello, beat boxes, mixes and sings songs all on his own. One to check out is Down by Kevin Olusola th-cam.com/video/IGjg193h4Ok/w-d-xo.html More Pentatonix please!
Mitch's range is 6 octaves and a tone. Scott (blond guy) 5 or 6 octaves, bass to tenor. Kirstie is mezzo soprano with incredible power. Avi (left the band in 2017 for solo career) classical trained basso profundo who has been known to blow out speakers on stage. Kevin is the Renaissance man. Plays cello, sax, drums, piano; invented 'celloboxing' which is playing cello and beatboxing similtaneously, has a sweet,clear tenor and is the member with perfect pitch. The band was formed in 2011 and has had only one member change in the 12 years they've been together. Matt Sallee became the new bass in 2018.
This was the song that introduced me to Pentatonix ~ Still gives me goose bumps! Thanks for the reaction. "Round hat," Mitch Grassi , has an incredible cover of "Your Power" by Billie Eilish ~ well worth checking out!
Love your reaction and I hope you’ll look into some of Avi Kaplan’s solo work because it’s amazing! Most people start with Change on the rise, his first release after leaving PTX!
"Change on the Rise" was Avi's first release after leaving PTX and getting past the contract restriction of not releasing any of his own music for 2 years (apparently a typical non-competition clause) in 2019. For something more recent, check out his original "All Is Well" 7 Layers Session version filmed in a church in Utrecht, Netherlands during his 2022 European tour; and then the Sunset Sound live studio version of his original "When I'm a Fool", recorded with his album's producer Shooter Jennings (son of Waylon) and some of the best studio musicians in LA.
If you guys like this one, you have to watch their live version of this. Many people including myself who watch the live version thinks the live version is better than the official video...
For a massive Mitch slap, try The Prayer by them, it's magical. When they hit their harmonies together it is pure magic! added: Kevin (beat boxer) has a stunning voice and has so much talent it's kinda scary. He played Cello at Carnegie Hall as a Teen, Yale med school, speaks Mandarin, produces, loops, writes and is basically a wonder.
Thank you! I think Kirstie gets overlooked sometimes. I absolutely love Pentatonix, but everyone is always so focused on how good the guys are that she kind of gets lost. She is every bit as talented as the others!
I know folks like the Jeff Buckley version of this because of "Shrek." For me there are three artists that perform this that I absolutely adore, Leonard Cohen (it is his song after all), k. d. lang, and Pentatonix. The breakdown, but keep in mind that they each have incredible range, is this: Scott Hoying (blond, first singer in this) Baritone and will cover lower when Avi Kaplan is singing a verse, Avi Kaplan a true Bass singer, Kirstin Maldonado (soprano), Mitch Grassi (hat) is techincally a tenor with a range that is simply mind boggling. The beat boxer is Kevin Olusola and he is a tenor and he definitely sings (as you will find out). Their covers are wonderful, you cannot go wrong. You should watch these for sure: "Bohemian Rhapsody" - took them five years to perfect it, "Daft Punk" which is a Medley/Mash Up, "Amazing Grace" and any of hundreds of others.
Jeff Buckley's version of Hallelujah had nothing to do with Shrek. The movie recording was by John Cale and the soundtrack recording was by Rufus Wainwright (music industry BS behind that oddity). Buckley's version was probably the best known at the time, but he died four years before Shrek was released.
Mitch, Kirstie and Scott have been singing together since they were kids. Simply outstanding. Kevin the beatboxer sings as well. Avi left the group in 2017 and Matt joined and he is amazing as well. Listen to The Prayer, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, tons of Christmas songs. Original works include Coffee in Bed, Sing, Kids at Christmas -and many more.
Mitch is a tenor, Kerstin is Soprano, Scott is Baritone, they are a trio and have known each other since the age of 10. Kevin Beatboxer-tenor, Avi Bass - they are Percussion and were hired later
Mitch is a countertenor (the "male soprano") - the beatboxer definitely also sings but not in this video - Kirstie is probably a mezzo soprano - Voctave has a true coloratura soprano - watch them with Todrick Hall doing "The Wizard of Ahhhs" - watch "Mary Did You Know" or his one-man band cover of Marian's Hill's "Down" to hear Kevin, the beatboxer, singing
There is NOTHING better than watching someone be introduced to this group. AJ thank you for bringing this to them. New subscriber for more PTX....you can't pick a bad song. Everything they touch is amazing.
You should do The Prayer next to see just how good Mitch is.
Yes I can believe he hits A5!
That's called a "Mitch slap"!!
\Ogre's face\
Kevin has solos in 20ish songs... which is roughly 10%. Definitely has a nice voice, just too important as the beatboxer generally.
He also sings background vocals for brief periods between beat boxing
Avi's solo stuff is great, Change on the Rise particularly.
Loved the "Mitch Slap" on Ogre's face, been awhile since I've seen one.
Best "Mitch Slap" I've seen in a while.
I highly recommend their Daft Punk Medley. It won them their first Grammy and was done on a $400 budget in Avi's apartment. 😊
AVIII IS AMAZING ❤
The beatbopper sang lead in Amazing Grace.
Mitch-slapped! Love it!
The beat boxer sings almost as high as the counter tenor and he is an amazing singer as well as a professional Cello player. He plays piano and the sax. He has a doctorate degree. Kevin is amazing. Pentatonic is amazing with 3 Grammy and a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. I loved your reactions. Thank you.
not a doctorate degree. He graduated pre med and east Asian studies in Yale.
And he actually sings higher,just using falsetto.
Correct. Mitch has said Kevin songs higher than her can
Watch/listen to Imagine and you’ll hear Kevin the beatboxer singing higher than Mitch. He blew everyone away!
In addition to occasionally singing solo, the beatboxer is a concert level cello player and sometimes plays it in their performances.
6:47 Ogre - that is called getting "Mitch slapped". Happens to all of us...
Kevin, the beat boxer does sing on occasion, he also plays a fantastic Cello! Also check out this song live
Mitch is a counter tenor, Kirstie is a mezzo soprano, Scott is baritone, Avi is base, Kevin is a tenor, beatboxer, and cello player.
Mitch is an amazing tenor/counter tenor! Such an angelic voice!
Here are a few terms to add to your Pentatonix lexicon... "Mitch Slapped" is the expression on your face when you first hear Mitch's voice soar into the stratosphere. "Wall of Sound" is when they all come together and belt their faces off. "Upgrade" is what we call a "cover" for a regular band because they always make it their own.
The Sound of Silence was one they owned!
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You might enjoy their cover of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody!
You will have to start distorting the screen of their faces, to get it past their record lable's copyright rules when playing their music to reacting to them.
We are learning how much of a pain it is to deal with their label. thank you!
@@weaintraisedrightpodcast There is ONE fantastic Pentatonix performance that seems to need nothing in the way of video distortion, because the copyright isn't owned by RCA (Pentatonix's record label). It's called "The Wizard of Ahhhs," and the copyright belongs to Todrick Hall, another guy who grew up in Arlington, Texas, where the trio (Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie) are from. Todrick seems to be more interested in publicity than in stomping all over innocent reactors.
The only problem with "Wizard of Ahhhs" is that it's an homage to the original movie from 1939, _The Wizard of Oz,_ starring Judy Garland, and if you haven't seen the movie the homage doesn't make any sense. If you HAVE seen the movie, though, you will absolutely love "The Wizard of Ahhhs." This was the first thing they put out where Kirstie took the the lead, and what a lead it was! She played all three major female characters: Dorothy Gale, Glinda the Good Witch, and The Wicked Witch of the West Side, and she played them to perfection.
Todrick posted "Wizard of Ahhhs" to his TH-cam channel just two months after Kirstie's twenty first birthday: th-cam.com/video/QkVeKb2igrg/w-d-xo.html
Great Mitch slap!! Be careful, these guys are addictive. Enjoy!
Too late!
The beatboxer Kevin does sing. He has an amazing tenor voice. Check out Mary Did You Know, Imagine, or Amazing Grace to hear him.
"The Blonde Guy" (Scott) can cover bass for Avi when he has a solo. He has incredible range.
You all should listen to their Popspring 2016 concert excerpt. They perform three of their original songs and their Michael Jackson medley. Fabulous!!
It never gets old, watching someone experience their first "Mitch-slap".
I suggest "Creep", Daft Punk and Amazing Grace.
Yes Kevin sings and he's very good
Kevin sings in Mary did you know, amazing grace and a few others. He's a cello player as well, and he does is the beatboxing.
YES!!!! So happy you're reacting to this masterpiece!!
Thanks for the info! We're going to do more!
@@weaintraisedrightpodcast Looking forward to seeing you guys go on this journey!
Just subbed to hear more Pentatonix. Came for the Mitch slap and wasn't disappointed.
Thanks for the sub! We've been adding songs of theirs to our react list!
The Oger’s Mitch-slap is exactly what we Pentahoics dream of finding! The look of complete and utter bewilderment, followed by the realization that, “oh my God that really is his voice!” Is just priceless!!He has the voice of an angel. Don’t forget to listen to “Mary did you know?” Great Reaction guys, really enjoyed it! ❤️
Full names:
• Blond guy: Scott Hoying.
• Bass: Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee) Kaplan.
• The only woman: Kirstin (also known as Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado.
• Guy with the round hat: Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphssis on the first syllable).
• Beatboxer: Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable).
• Avi's replacement: Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable).
Amazing Grace, The Sound of Silence and Bohemian Rhapsody would be good follow-ups to Hallelujah.
LOL ... classic mitch slap reaction. Look of amazement, jaw on the floor. Loved the look on Ogres face. Never gets old.
Not sure if you figured out yet or not that Kevin, the beat boxer, also has the voice of an angel. If you haven’t done it yet check out the Pentatonics version of the official video for “Mary did you know”. Be prepared to possibly stop breathing a couple of times. It is incredible!. Kevin can sing his ass off!
Ogre's Mitch-Slap is certainly in the top five of the over 100 reactions (a very conservative estimate) I have ever seen to this song, and it is a contender for number one. Listen to the live version from their first Christmas TV special for confirmation that they really *are* this good. Tens of millions of albums sold, three Grammy awards, 20 million TH-cam subscribers, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame can't be wrong, and as AJ noted, they *are* one of the modern faces of Christmas---eight Christmas albums, including a double platinum album that was the fourth best selling album of 2014 (behind Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, and the soundtrack for _Frozen_ ).
It was an epic Mitch slap. That’s what I love most in a reaction from someone who’s never heard it before. I live for the Mitch slaps.
Their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody is phenomenal. I recommend the official video because it's quite entertaining. Their cover of Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King is great. The "Wall of Sound" in that song is fabulous, and Mitch (Round Hat) hits some amazing high notes.
Oh, you have to review that one. It is amazing.
I concur!!
1st Singer (Blonde Guy) = Scott Hoying, Baritone (also does Bass line when Bass Singer has a lead verse)
2nd Singer (Bearded Guy) = Avi Kaplan, Bass (Left group in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee)
3rd Singer (Women) - Kirstin Maldonado, Soprano (she changes her look and hair color often)
4th Singer (Hat Guy) - Mitch Grassi, Counter Tenor (he changes his look very often)
Beatboxer - Kevin Olusola - Surprise - ALSO sings and has solo verses in some songs - He is also a tenor
Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie have been singing together since High School, and they added Kevin and Avi in 2011 when they auditioned, performed, and won the 3rd season of "The Sing Off".
The bass singer is the only member change.
You should also check out these other Pentatonix videos - you won't be disappointed:
Hallelujah (LIVE Version) Dec 22, 2016: th-cam.com/video/haFHrfmfHbc/w-d-xo.html
Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video) Apr 7, 2017: th-cam.com/video/ojRj2JK5oCI/w-d-xo.html
Daft Punk Medley (Official Video) Nov 5, 2013: th-cam.com/video/3MteSlpxCpo/w-d-xo.html
Imagine (Official Video) Mar 10, 2017: th-cam.com/video/NLiWFUDJ95I/w-d-xo.html
Run to You (Original Song) Jan 30, 2014: th-cam.com/video/sp7PS_UN8Lo/w-d-xo.html
Say Something (Official Video) Feb 24, 2014: th-cam.com/video/0dYlvdLdK9w/w-d-xo.html
The Sound of Silence (Official Video) Feb 15, 2019: th-cam.com/video/gdVjVtpr55M/w-d-xo.html
(the bass singer in this one, Matt Sallee (white coat), replaced Avi Kaplan, who left the group in 2017)
Amazing Grace (Official Video) Nov 5, 2020: th-cam.com/video/Obp-9BEZe1c/w-d-xo.html
The Prayer (Official Video) Oct 29, 2021: th-cam.com/video/wnvzwAPqniU/w-d-xo.html
kirstin is a mezzo-soprano, but all of them have big vocal ranges so the usual classification don't fit. like scott sings everything from bass to baritone to tenor
All great suggestions, and I would add the 90's Dance Remix because I think that's probably the song which best showcases how amazing Kevin's beatboxing is.
added to the list
Not to mention that Kevin (beatboxer) is a world class celloist. His talents are shown in Say Something, Shallow among others.
That list is very close to my favourite songs list.
Run To You. Beautiful five part harmony
Kevin does have solos occasionally. Watch Mary Did You Know
Nothing I love more than seeing someone's first Mitch Slap!
There are other really good acapelle-groups out there, but Pentatonix are simply a league of there own. Period.
There is a version of this live on their 2016 Christmas special that will show that they are just as good live as recorded. Definately check out Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Daft Punk(Grammy win) and Sound Of Silence. Avi left the group so you will see his replacement, Matt, on their Sound of Silence video. Their original music is great as well.
Lovely reaction, the beat boxer Kevin has a great solo voice! Next up to hear Kevin is amazing Grace! Or Mary did you know. I’ll leave other to tell you the other names, I’m sure they will. Welcome to the rabbit hole!.
Mitch is what's called a counter-tenor. The highest vocal range for a male singer. And Scott (the tall blonde dude) is a Barritone, but he has a massive range, so when the bass (Avi, in this instance) is doing the solo, he takes over the bass line.
LOL and there goes Ogre, getting Mitch-slapped! 😂
If you want a Kevin solo, pick up their cover of "Imagine" by John Lenon. Or the Christmas carol "Mary Did You Know?". Both of them are my favorites with a solo from him.
He was slapped SO hard!!!
Check out Kevin's (the beatboxer) solo in Amazing Grace. He doesn't get many solos. but when he does, he sings in a beautiful tenor voice.
Great reaction, fellas! And yes, Kevin sings too. “Mary, Did You Know?” and the tail end of “Amazing Grace” are good examples of his smooth tenor stylings- and he’s got solo stuff as well. Look up “Kevin Olusola Down”. The man is a beast! 🤘🏾
Also sings on cover of John Lennons Imagine
And he sings in Bohemian Rhapsody
@@neil2742Yup. I think a lot of reactors miss that he's the one who sings the last lone in Bohemian Rapsody. I think most just assume it's Mitch...
@@AshLee92490 Apparently it's both Mitch and Kevin, which is why it's easy to miss Kevin's voice.
You've just been Mitch-slapped. He's the guy in the round hat and he floors people so often that the fans came up with that phrase for it. LOL Kevin does sing, and very well, but he is also a tenor and they need him for beatboxing more. He gets his own solo on Mary Did You Know, among others. Another angelic high voice.
Found you this morning after notification for PTXs latest single I Rise premiering on the 11th 😁 and facial expression on Ogre... Us pentaholics call that a Mitch Slap cause the countertenor/sopranist is named Mitch Grassi 😁
Welcome aboard!
Y'all have been "Mitch Slapped" hehe! To me this is by far the best version of Hallelujah. You should react to Bohemian Rhapsody next! Great reaction guys!
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Nice Mitch slap. To me, this is the ideal introduction to PTX. You get to sample each member. Try Daft Punk Medley for something totally different and equally brilliant.
Please react to the Debut album of the band BOSTON. It was released in 1976 and was the best debut album ever. Every song on the album were all big hits. It was recorded in the basement of Tom Sholtz and the lead singer is Brad Delp. 👍👍👍👍💯
Daft punk or imagine are great. Note: there is one member change. Avi left the group in 2017 and is replaced by Matt.
Check out Kevin Olusola (the beatboxer) KOver of "down" by Marion Hill. Not only can he sing, he can SING.
The beat boxer, Kevin, does sing. Although its rare. He has solos in Amazing Grace, Mary Do You Know, and Imagine to name a few. When he does, it will know you back in your seat. He is amazing. Also, check his solo stuff like Down. He goes by KO for Kevin Olusula.
You can't go wrong with anything in their catalog..... Grammy winning Daft Punk Medley, Jolene w/ Dolly Parton and Christmas time Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.... For Mitch (round hat guy) there's The Prayer, Problem, AHa (StarVista).... To hear Kevin sing (beatboxer) there's Imagine, Amazing Grace and of course, he has his own channel, to start I would recommend Down... As I've said, their catalog is HUGE
... Many genres... All EXCELLENT!!!! They have a new release coming out soon called "I Rise"...
They are the best acapella group, period.
So many great recommendations already, I’ll add to the list, Popspring 2016 Live. They sound just as amazing live. In fact they have long said, they don’t sing anything they can’t also sing live. No instruments and no editing on stage! It’s all them!
And just so you know. They are this good live too. The prayer, daft punk, bohemian rhapsody, imagine, amazing grace, just a few that are amazing. There are others
Oh Ogre...you haven't heard anything yet!!!! They harmonize like no other group, they all have multiple octaves, they will make you cry, make you laugh, and constantly blow your minds!! Oh and they even rap! Daft Punk, Gold, Bohemian Rhapsody, Can't Hold Us, and Evolution of Michel Jackson just to name a few. Warning....you will become a Pentaholic 😉
Ogre wasn't joking. He went and listened to Hallelujah a few times after they were finished recording that night. He definitely cried.
@@weaintraisedrightpodcast I hope he will also look up their live performance from a Christmas special in... 2016 I think, on their channel. Whether for a reaction or just for his own enjoyment. It's possibly better than the official video.
That was his late father's favorite song. You really want to make him cry. LOL
You should see them sing this live!!! And Ahhhh….
6:54 that mitch slap though 😂
The Prayer & Amazing Grace will at times make you forget to even breathe.
'Say Something' is super emotional & Kirstie-led. Mitch will blow you away with his high notes in Can You Feel The Love Tonight.
And these two Mitch Slaps. Welcome boys. Come on Boys play the Prayer and AHA Singapore. Ok Singapore isn’t a professional video. It’s a guy with a camara. You have to see. ❤❤❤
You play PTX and the fans will come🎉❤❤ great reaction!!! Keep them coming
Thank you!
Kevin’s solo “Down” will give you a better idea of just how incredible he is. It’s on his channel KO. PTX also highlights his cello beatboxing in a live show called “Kevin’s Fifth”.
AJ, it seems like you've got them. Welcome to PTX! We're here for it! I saw that Mitch slap! Kevin sings a beautiful tenor and has solos in several songs like Amazing Grace, Imagine, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Say Something, and more. Scott is a baritone but has an extraordinary range both low and high. Try Bohemian Rhapsody! They also have great original music. Subbed for more!
Scott is a baritone. Avi is a basso profundo, Kirsten is a mezzo soprano and Mitch is a conta tenor. Kevin has a lovely tenor voice and is a concert level cellist.
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They work together to serve the music. It isn’t about any single singer. Pentatonix is in a class of their own and they created it.
Kevin, the beat boxer, is a pre med graduate and he's also a cellist. Their live performances are out of this world They've won 3 Grammys, the 1st had been their medley of Daft Punk songs.
You can pick any cover or original. There is honestly not a bad one.
The reason their voices meld together so well is that Scott (blonde hair), Kirstin, and Mitch (round hat guy) have been friends since middle school, and have been singing together nearly as long. If you want to hear a really good “wall of sound” (their speciality), listen to their version of Imagine. It is sublime…and beyond perfect.
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Kevin (the beatboxer/celloist) sings. Imagine, Mary Did You Know, Amazing Grace, Can't Hold Us, and others.
If you want to hear what perfect harmony is listen to them do "My Heart With You". That song was specifically written for 5 part harmony acapella and it's incomparable. Mind you, they have a new bass singer now. Avi went his own way a few years ago so this one will be with the new guy.
If you want a marvelous example of how in-sync they are with each other listen to "Gold". They're just sitting on a couch and in one take they manage a multi-complicated piece that took fancy editing and computer synchronization for Kiara to do.
The very best thing to come out of Mitch Grassi's (round hat) mouth is "Your Power". If it wasn't such a sad song we'd all melt into mindless sweet puddles.
I usually recomment reactors listen to Kiiara's version, at least part of it so they understand what the original sounded like, so that when they hear Mitch almost completely mimic the sound naturally it makes more sense. I agree Your Power (Mitch's alter ego Messer) is a great song, but it's down the list of my favorites. Although I do say anyone walking by the building he's on the roof of, will be looking up for the angels. .
It's good advice to first hear the original on most of their work. I've seen the comments from other Pentaholics that they don't do covers, they do upgrades, and it's too true!
You can't go wrong listening to anything from Pentatonix, but all of us have our personal favorites. Here are some of mine:
• "The Prayer"
• "Bohemian Rhapsody"
• "Imagine" (the official video)
• "Run To You"
• "O Come All Ye Faithful"
• "Daft Punk Medley" (their first Grammy winner)
• "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy" (their second Grammy winner)
• "Jolene" (in collaboration with Dolly Parton, their third Grammy winner)
• "Seasons Of Love" (preferably the live Fourth of July performance)
These are now on the list!
Loved this reaction and the "Mitch-Slap" of Ogre was incredible and exactly the same as my reaction when i first heard this version. Tears streamed down my face and every song they've done after, has blown me away.
Welcome to the long winding road of Pentatonix, you are in for the journey of your life 😊 Pentatonix never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented they are, and take their voices to newer levels, we have never heard before.....there is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift! Thanks guys, I really enjoyed your reactions!
Holy moly, @sandyleewhite! Thank you so much for the super thanks! We definitely appreciate your generosity!!! We will definitely be going down that long winding road.
They do an absolutely fantastic version of Havana. Thanks for the reaction. I enjoyed it very much.
I get goose bumps everytime I hear this song. The beat boxer does sing and plays many musical instruments including chello.
Mitch is a natural Counter Tenor with perfect pitch. Avi has a 5 octave range. Scott covers bass when Avi is singing. A superbly talented group.
Thank you for reacting to Pentatonix (PTX for short) and Hallelujah. I'm sure you are going to get tons of suggestions on what other PTX videos to cover, but first, to get Hallelujah out of your system, please react to PTX doing the same song but live. The best live version is the one on their Christmas Special in front of a live TV audience. It is special because you will clearly see who is singing what. Watch out who covers the bass notes while the bass guy (bearded) is singing his solo part.
They were born to be together. Truly. The beat boxer does sing, and well. He has his own channel and he plays cello, beat boxes, mixes and sings songs all on his own. One to check out is Down by Kevin Olusola th-cam.com/video/IGjg193h4Ok/w-d-xo.html More Pentatonix please!
Can you feel the love tonight. The most amazing example of their harmonies AND a major Mitch slap!
Mitch's range is 6 octaves and a tone. Scott (blond guy) 5 or 6 octaves, bass to tenor. Kirstie is mezzo soprano with incredible power. Avi (left the band in 2017 for solo career) classical trained basso profundo who has been known to blow out speakers on stage. Kevin is the Renaissance man. Plays cello, sax, drums, piano; invented 'celloboxing' which is playing cello and beatboxing similtaneously, has a sweet,clear tenor and is the member with perfect pitch.
The band was formed in 2011 and has had only one member change in the 12 years they've been together. Matt Sallee became the new bass in 2018.
This was the song that introduced me to Pentatonix ~ Still gives me goose bumps! Thanks for the reaction. "Round hat," Mitch Grassi , has an incredible cover of "Your Power" by Billie Eilish ~ well worth checking out!
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Amazing Grace has beautiful solo for Kevin the beat boxer
To hear the best of Mitch check out their cover of "the prayer", also Kevin does have a solo in "Mary did you know"
Love your reaction and I hope you’ll look into some of Avi Kaplan’s solo work because it’s amazing! Most people start with Change on the rise, his first release after leaving PTX!
Yes please!!!!!!!
"Change on the Rise" was Avi's first release after leaving PTX and getting past the contract restriction of not releasing any of his own music for 2 years (apparently a typical non-competition clause) in 2019. For something more recent, check out his original "All Is Well" 7 Layers Session version filmed in a church in Utrecht, Netherlands during his 2022 European tour; and then the Sunset Sound live studio version of his original "When I'm a Fool", recorded with his album's producer Shooter Jennings (son of Waylon) and some of the best studio musicians in LA.
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Ogre was literally what we Pentaholics would called „Mitch Slapped“! 😂
If you guys like this one, you have to watch their live version of this. Many people including myself who watch the live version thinks the live version is better than the official video...
For a massive Mitch slap, try The Prayer by them, it's magical. When they hit their harmonies together it is pure magic! added: Kevin (beat boxer) has a stunning voice and has so much talent it's kinda scary. He played Cello at Carnegie Hall as a Teen, Yale med school, speaks Mandarin, produces, loops, writes and is basically a wonder.
Mary did you know the beatboxer has a singing part. You can also check out his cover of Down (Kevin K.O). He is so talented!
Kirsty can and does go higher, and to her whistle notes, runs and riffs in Seasons of Love. She does an amazing job.
Thank you! I think Kirstie gets overlooked sometimes. I absolutely love Pentatonix, but everyone is always so focused on how good the guys are that she kind of gets lost. She is every bit as talented as the others!
@@sallymorehouse3179 Absolutely 😊👍
That’s called Mitchslapped! Love him!
I know folks like the Jeff Buckley version of this because of "Shrek." For me there are three artists that perform this that I absolutely adore, Leonard Cohen (it is his song after all), k. d. lang, and Pentatonix. The breakdown, but keep in mind that they each have incredible range, is this: Scott Hoying (blond, first singer in this) Baritone and will cover lower when Avi Kaplan is singing a verse, Avi Kaplan a true Bass singer, Kirstin Maldonado (soprano), Mitch Grassi (hat) is techincally a tenor with a range that is simply mind boggling. The beat boxer is Kevin Olusola and he is a tenor and he definitely sings (as you will find out). Their covers are wonderful, you cannot go wrong. You should watch these for sure: "Bohemian Rhapsody" - took them five years to perfect it, "Daft Punk" which is a Medley/Mash Up, "Amazing Grace" and any of hundreds of others.
Jeff Buckley's version of Hallelujah had nothing to do with Shrek. The movie recording was by John Cale and the soundtrack recording was by Rufus Wainwright (music industry BS behind that oddity). Buckley's version was probably the best known at the time, but he died four years before Shrek was released.
Mitch, Kirstie and Scott have been singing together since they were kids. Simply outstanding. Kevin the beatboxer sings as well. Avi left the group in 2017 and Matt joined and he is amazing as well. Listen to The Prayer, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, tons of Christmas songs. Original works include Coffee in Bed, Sing, Kids at Christmas -and many more.
Mitch is a tenor, Kerstin is Soprano, Scott is Baritone, they are a trio and have known each other since the age of 10. Kevin Beatboxer-tenor, Avi Bass - they are Percussion and were hired later
Mitch is a countertenor (the "male soprano") - the beatboxer definitely also sings but not in this video - Kirstie is probably a mezzo soprano - Voctave has a true coloratura soprano - watch them with Todrick Hall doing "The Wizard of Ahhhs" - watch "Mary Did You Know" or his one-man band cover of Marian's Hill's "Down" to hear Kevin, the beatboxer, singing
There is NOTHING better than watching someone be introduced to this group. AJ thank you for bringing this to them. New subscriber for more PTX....you can't pick a bad song. Everything they touch is amazing.
It was my absolute pleasure to let the guys know about this amazing group. I have yet to hear something from PTX that I haven't LOVED!
Amazing Grace is a must listen.
Rewinding to watch Ogre's reaction at the Mitch slap 😂
Everything they do, including their originals, is absolute art and perfection❤
Great reaction! The “Mitch slap” from Ogre, was awesome!! He’ll do it to you every time! Love PTX❤
Agreed!!
Can't Hold Us, Sing (original), Daft Punk, Love Again (original), Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Run To You (original)
thank you! added to the list!