This is one of the best reactions I've ever seen. There are a lot of nonsense PROFESSIONAL reacts to pentatonix and you can tell it's just click bait. Yours isn't - it's one of the best technical and professional examinations of pentatonix I've ever seen. and I've seen a LOT. Thanks for your time and effort and you can multiply that by 10 for the english subtitles - very few non-english speakers take the time to do that. Kudos to you and I hope your channel does as well as it deserves!
ChodTheWacko, I am truly grateful for your kind words. It is a lot of work and effort BUT the kindness, support, encouragement I am receiving in return by many generous commenters like you, repays me 10 times as much! Thank you! Roberto.
Somehow, when the reactor interrupts, I'm so interested in what he has to say next that I don't MIND the interruptions - I look forward to them. What a great teacher. :D
I've watched hundreds of Pentatonix reaction vids, including a bunch from professional voice coaches. Your analysis is the first one I've seen which has gone into this level of detail from the standpoint of breaking down the arrangement on the fly. You are hearing and commenting on things that I've not seen other reactors catch, so kudos to you.
Instant and detailed analysis "on the go". Even though there are lots of pauses, I like this better than the "cheerleader" reactions which don't really educate or inform. Good job. s The first time I ever heard them perform, I just sat there with my mouth hanging open and teary-eyed.
Loved your review. You expressed many things that I have also thought that other reviewers have not mentioned. I have subscribed in hopes of seeing more of your work.
Thank you for your subtitles and and your thoughtful breakdown of their arrangement. They are very intentional with every word, note, beat & silence. They have been together for a decade now and trust each other implicitly with timing. We Pentaholics call their build up, the Wall of Sound and yes they often have full silence breaks as they know well how to use them. When they sing on same notes for a line or two, we can expect them to break back into harmonies which is SO powerful. Bravo! Amazing Grace is stunning!
Loved this reaction because it's interesting to see a professional break down their arrangements. They are so unique and perfect. That's why they won 2 Grammys for arranging. A third one for a collaboration. Please check out Hallelujah next and do it just like this one!!! 👍👍👍
I have listened to a fairly large number of reactions to this and other Pentatonix videos. Yours is the most complete, most incisive and in many ways the most knowledgeable I have come across. In addition, you do a better job of explaining and relating what you are experiencing, feeling and knowing than anyone I have heard/seen. There others who are knowledgeable and ,of course, some are specialized in certain areas but you excel in all areas. You pick up on nuances in the performance that many do not and you bring them to life for people who do not possess you knowledge, experience or artistic depth and understanding. You have a wonderful gift and you are a wonderful gift for all of us. Thank you !
Michael, words like yours, full of kindness, encouragement, support, are the best gift I could hope to get in return for my little contribution! Thank YOU!!!
100% agree, I’ve watched A LOT of reactions to this performance and this was by far the most informative and in depth analysis. I absolutely loved it 😊
As a Pentatonix fan I am always "wowed" by their voices blended and individually and the skill of their transitions. Having watched hundreds of reactors, this is the first time I have given a "wow!!" to a reactor, the most skilled of all, and also a "wow" to the commenters this reactor has attracted. Count me in!
What a privilege it is to listen to your reactions. You have my undivided attention from the outset because with every word you utter, I feel I am receiving an education. Your sheer love of music is blindingly obvious and your depth of knowledge and musicianship is astonishing. Without a doubt the best reviewer on TH-cam. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us lesser mortals.
Roberto, I just recently discovered your channel. How refreshing it is to see a real professional dissect the song/performance phrase by phrase, and render your personal critique of the construction, implementation, and delivery, of these genius renditions of songs that were popular so long ago. Pentatonix is today's ABBA with a much more sophisticated modern twist to their compositions. I, like others, have stated... get so disgusted with most other analyses of these ( know-nothings) that never hear what you absorb, because they are not cultivated enough to appreciate what they are hearing. Thank you for your precise examination of every layer of color and texture this group puts into their performances. It is beyond belief. Thank you for unearthing, and expounding. on the hidden treasures of phrasing and tone and timing, that might go unappreciated had you not brought them to light. You are a joy to watch and learn from. Thank you for your channel, and all the work you put into it.
This has to be one of the best reactions I have ever watched. It was fascinating. You highlighted things in this song I didn't even notice. masterful. You gained a subscriber.
I was thrilled to see you had a new reaction today and to one of my favorite groups! Then, I asked myself why did I enjoy your reactions? And, this is it... because even though music is dots (notes) arranged on lines (staff) written on 2 dimensional paper, so in that sense, it is linear. But when instruments (human and crafted) have those notes applied in specific sequences, it undergoes metamorphosis into a multi dimensional conceptual experience that no ear alone can contain. You get that and the fun for me is listening to you try to explain it.😉
Katy, I couldn’t have found a better, more poetic and elegant way to describe this wonderful alchemy we call music. A truly multi dimensional conceptual journey within which I like to get lost...in good company! Thank you!!!
Katy, you nailed this!! The music that Pentatonix creates is so much more than vocal range. It certainly is that too, but their arrangements, variations, and intensity levels really create that multidimensional effect. Roberto, I was new to your channel. I'm very familiar with Pentatonix and have enjoyed much of their work for these half-dozen years or so. It's refreshing and informative to hear reaction and breakdown that exists much more than, "Oooh!! That high note!" "Wait! This is just their voice?!" Those are amusing for the surprise reaction, and it's fun to watch people discover something, but it was very satisfying to hear you get into chord progressions, rhythm, vowel structure, etc. There was a time where I sang quite alot with accomplished musicians better than I am. These were the kind of directions I'd receive to bring my baritone along to match their skill. I very much look forward to more of your work!
Like so many others here, I really really appreciated the amount of detail you were able to extrapolate in your analysis of their stylistic choices! For example, that little voice break that Mitch puts in at 8:45, which almost makes it sound like he's crying -- which you commented on! I loved that. And the way Matt opens up his notes on "saw" and "songs", taking up so much more space, but then dialing it back just as quickly... all the little details, you caught them all! I was SO impressed!! If I could speak Italian and if I could afford it, I think I can safely say there's no one I'd rather have as a vocal coach than you, sir.
I’m just catching up on all of my TH-cam recommendations. They are mostly for PTX reaction videos. It’s already been wonderfully and succinctly said earlier, but just to reiterate; this has been the most detailed and informative reaction, Ever! You picked up on, and spoke about EVERYONE’S contribution, interpretation and style in that song, including Kevin’s Beatboxing. You took the time! We went on the journey with you and learned new things! Thank you! I will look out for more Pentatonix reactions from you - it will be worth it… Bellissimo! 😘
Sir, your analysis in this video is the most insightful, sincere, and intellectual examination I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing. This clip puts most other reaction videos to shame by virtue of substantive, expert observations that even speak to the stylistic choices made in the video. I’ve never watched a reaction video this professional in my life. Well done sir. Bravissimo!
I have been a huge fan of Pentatonix since they first began on the American TV show "The Sing-Off. Their cover of The Sound of Silence might be my favorite song they've sung (but they have many great songs, both covers and originals, and you should react to all of them!). So I've watched many reaction videos to this song. NONE of those reactions have gone into such depth as you have, picking apart the musical, technical, and creative choices PTX made in their arrangement. I've loved this version of the song since I first heard it, hitting me with all the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and emotional punch that blows me away every time. Your nuanced dissection helped me understand even more why this song is one of my favorite Pentatonix songs ever. Instant like & subscribe from me! Bravo!
Amazing Roberto. I agree with all of the comments. But the fact you seem to be able to play amazing piano and have a tremendous voice yourself, well, now I get how you can break it down! Thank you!
It's lovely to see the group not just appreciated for having lovely voices but for the arrangement, the technique, the execution, all the little touches and careful choices that make their performances so good. Appreciation and real analysis. Completely worth reading subtitles!
I have to say ditto to everything that Chod said. I have been listening to Pentatonix for several years and listening to people respond to their music for about three months. I have to say say your interpretations of what they are doing musically makes the listening experience so much more fulfilling. I always knew what I liked, I just didn’t know why. Thank you!
i love the fact that you went back, and back and back to have us hear what you were talking about. So many dont even pause fewer still go back to keep the flow of the song,,
Thank you so much for providing the subtitles for this video. Your analysis was so much more detailed that what is out there, especially on a group that's as talented as PTX. I'll definitely be checking out more of your videos in the future!
I just discovered your reactions last night, and now I have to keep watching them. As others have said, yours are the only "vocal coach" reactions that actually go beyond the surface. I would love to see you react to Amazing Grace.
The way she sings "Words" -- thank you so much for noticing that. Dude--you are legit. Best reactions to Pentatonix songs I have ever seen. I'll have to check out all of your reactions, now--damn you. :-)
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix. Yes, they are masters of their craft. Please listen to more. Note: a heads up: the bass from 2011 to 2017 was Avi Kaplan. From 2017 to present is Matt Sallee (the one in Sound of Silence). Members in order of solos: Scott Hoying - baritone Mitch Grassi - tenor Matt Sallee - Bass Kirstie Maldonado - soprano Kevin Olusola - Beat boxer (and tenor - he does also sing.)
Thank you for your incredibly gifted analysis. It was truly a blessing to me! My enjoyment of this arrangement will be enhanced forever. And I now want the same for all my favorite Pentatonix songs. Subscribed in anticipation...
@@LezioniDiCantoOnline I've been thinking about my earlier comment, wishing I had better words to express how grateful I am for the gift of you. As I read through the commemts made by others just now, I kept saying, "Yes, that's what I should have said!" For someone like me who dearly loves Pentatonix but has no training or understanding of the craft, finding someone like you who can help me see and appreciate it at such a deep level is amazing. And your ability to share your joy as you listen brings joy to us. Again, my deepest thanks! Please continue to astonish us...with Amazing Grace, Mary, Did You Know?, Hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and so many others!
Wow! YOUR technical skill and enthusiastic delivery made for a very satisfying REACTION :-) Thank you! (and thank.you so much for the subtitles, as well)
I was totally captivated by this comprehensive review! You present your emotional reaction to their music, as well as a detailed technical analysis, but you are the first reactor I have heard that marries those two, to help us understand the genius of Pentatonix... exactly how they take us on the emotional journey that draws us in, lifts us up, shakes us to the core, and finally, leaves us somehow changed. Bravo! I would love to hear your analysis of their cover of "Hallelujah," which features their original bass singer, Avi Kaplan, a classically trained basso profundo. You may also enjoy their interpretation of Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"... a piece with no lyrics, performed by PTX with no instruments!
I have watched countless reactions to Pentatonix and this is, by far, the most amazing reaction I’ve seen. Not just to Pentatonix but to any group, song, music...You pointed out so much that I had never caught onto before or had even thought about with their arrangement. I wanted to like and re-like this at so many moments. You have earned a new follower and fan. I cannot wait to watch more of your reactions. 🧡
I've listened to many reviews and I must say I've enjoyed your beautiful voice and language. Bellissima!! Your review was also so intelligent and informative. Wonderful.
I adore your reviews. The way you interpret each note, and explain the journey of the music is just a good as hearing them sing. It brings a new awareness and takes me to another level when listening. Not to mention you're handsome and that accent....YES! keep doing what you do. You have a gift.
This is the first review I've seen where the reactor catches all the little things I've been seeing on top of adding their own insights and expert thoughts. I really love this reaction and hope you keep reacting to all of Pentatonic because they are so complex and it's great to see someone really break it down.
I just got a chance to watch this. I very much enjoyed your comments and you really get into it and tell a true reaction and why you react that way. True, yours takes a lot longer sometimes to get through but it is a true and honest reaction and explains a lot of times why you think that way. I loved the way Scott took over for Matt. Scott has such a wide range. Each of them is special in their own way and you pick many of their good points in your reaction. I look for the ones you react to. Thank you so much.
Thank you for a professional rewiev. I took singing lessons when I was young, and just as some of the others, I watched others reactions and rewievs before, just for fun. Really nice to hear a professional who really goes in to details. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the deep analysis and the sharing of your enjoyment. My summary of this version is that it retains some of the intensity Disturbed added, yet restores many of the original harmonies by Simon and Garfunkel.
Wonderful reaction! I really enjoyed seeing your emotional response and well as the technical breakdown of this song. Subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions.
Bravo sir, this is the best Pentatonix reaction I've ever seen. Would love to see more from you. I've listened to Pentatonix since their beginning and am obsessed by them.... now I know why.
Thank You for this wonderful reaction and analysis. It seems that every aspect of this performance was addressed in a way that I appreciated and learned from. I look forward to your reactions!
I LIKE THIS GUY! Best reactor! I watch a lot of music coaches reactions, but yours has to be the best. Not only are you discussing the techniques but the emotions and feelings of the song! Love it. Bravo!
I heard that this wasn’t in English and almost went to the next video. I’m so glad I didn’t. What a fantastic and in depth reaction! I’ve watched dozens of reactions of this song, and none are as fascinating as yours. You really broke down exactly what was happening and made me think differently about a song I’ve heard a million times! Truly one of the best reactions to pentatonix I’ve ever seen. This is incredible.
Che bello finalmente trovare reazioni (e che reazioni) italiane ai Pentatonix! Spero che tu riesca a farne molte altre, anche per poter meglio apprezzare tutti i "tecnicismi" che, senza il tuo commento, non saprei cogliere. Complimenti davvero!
Roberto, today I discovered your review of Pentatonix cover of Sound of Silence, and like others on this thread have remarked, I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction, and informative analysis - so much so I watched your review 3 times. I very much look forward to you future reactions of this amazing group. I myself discovered Pentatonix about 9 months ago and, after experiencing 4 of their official videos and live 2 “live performance” videos, I joined the legion of fans known as Pentaholics.
This was, by far, one of the best and most satisfying reactions I have ever viewed... And believe, me, I've seen many. Not only did I love listening to your beautiful language, but the way you broke it all down and really exposed the true genius of this group - and this cover specifically - thrilled me to the core. Thank you so very much, and I will definitely look for more of your videos.
Wow, this was such a detailed and thought provoking reaction! Thank you! I've watched this video so many times and you have given me fresh insights and a new understanding of some of the nuances of their process. I look forward to more of your reactions!
What an incredible reaction. I learn so much from your explanation. Thank you for including the subtitles, as I do not speak Italian. Pentatonix is superb!!
"and no-one dared" - I love how Matt, during his solo, turns solo over to Scott just for two bars, singing harmony, then takes it back to finish his verse. Cleverly creative.
Your reaction was a welcomed breath of fresh air! I loved the way you interpreted the song and its arrangement. I found much that I had missed by simply listening to the song without analysis. So thank you for this! I will be back to hear more from you. So far as I know, Pentatonix does all of their arrangements themselves. They have become masters over the years. One more note. Have you ever listened to the original song that Simon and Garfunkel wrote and sang in 1964? Such a different approach! But it gets the same message across.
Hi Roberto, very beautiful reaction and yes they are so incredible and another of my favorites is Mary did you know and amazing grace, but everything they do is out of this world!!!!! Keep reacting I greatly look forward to you experiencing music take care see you in the next video.
New subscriber. Thank you so much for this reaction. The depth of your analysis allowed me to better understand the complexity and perfection that is PTX and took my appreciation of their talents to an entirely new level. I look forward to listening to more of your videos.
I Absolutely love your reactions. Your PASSION and JOY for the human voice(instrument) is infectious!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and love for music!!!
Wonderful analysis. You are very astute in hearing and analyzing the techniques that the general listener only feels. In your analysis you enable the casual listener to recognize the dynamics that are within each phrase and appreciate everything that his in this version of the song. Thank you.
I’m so happy this has subtitles. Ur so knowledgeable and breaks songs down amazingly. Plus I could listen to you speak all night long. New subscriber 🥰
OMGOODNESS you have absolutely got to do every single song they’ve ever made. Aside from the fact I could listen to you all day long ❤️ but I am one of the biggest PTX fans and have watched virtually ever reactor and yours is so detailed and picks out technical,highlights that nobody else I’ve seen. I discovered you by accident today but I’m gonna be back time and again. Thank you for a fabulous experience❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow...really enjoyed your breakdown. Please do more Pentatonix. I would love to see how you would react/breakdown to "Hallelujah". Btw, the subtitles are greatly appreciated.
I loved your reaction. Thank you. It was informational and I appreciated your explanations. You love what you do and it shows. Pentatonix is a wonderful and talented group and deserve to be credited for their beautiful harmony and hard work. I am thankful my Kids got interested in them. I would have missed out on this beautiful group. They have given me many hours of pleasurable listening. .
The best reaction I've ever heard. Wow. The feelings I have but cannot describe in words. You can do it. Simply great. I love their cover of Halleluja, come along and bohemian rhapsody.
Seriously, a reaction to any odd their other pieces would be wonderful! As a music teacher here in the U.S., I live listening to your technical descriptions of what is happening. Thank you!
La tua reazione è stata meravigliosa! Mi è piaciuto molto la visione professionale dietro di essa e non vedo l'ora di vedere altre reazioni di Pentatonix da parte tua! Bellissimo! ❤️
Thank you, Roberto, for your thorough and thoughtful analysis. I listen to reactions for PTX exclusively so, of course, I have heard their version of "Sound of Silence" dozens of times. No one has ever captured all the musical (and physical) inflections that these 5 supremely talented folks have performed the way you have. Excellent work! I didn't read all the comments, but I saw a couple people mention that PTX has been together since 2011, but the three in the center (left to right) are Kirstin Maldanado, Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grassi. Scott and Mitch have sung together since middle school and with Kirstin since high school. They are completely in tune with each other. We all have our favorites, but there are very few of their songs that I don't enjoy. I hope you continue listening and reacting to them, and I'm SO glad your opinion changed by listening to this song. ;-)
Absolutely the BEST reaction to this group I have seen, and believe me, I have seen what seems like a hundred or more. You missed nothing. What an ear you have. Your subtitles are wonderful because although I speak Spanish, my Italian is pretty wobbly. I look forward to your reactions to other Pentatonix songs, especially the Aha! Singapore live version which appears to be taken on someone's phone. I would love to hear your analysis of their voice work as it is quite intense.
You make me like reading captions. I find your review/reaction excellent. So comprehensive and exposes me to different aspects of their performance. Also, I love Kevin. His contribution is often overlooked because he's not the voice. You've gained a subscriber. :)
You have put into words what I am feeling with this song - thank you for your insight and reaction (oh and for the English subtitles)! This is the first time visiting your channel (I am a PTX fan).
Pentatonix is a master class on vocal delivery in all 5 vocal ranges. Here in the USA I know several schools that offer actual course studies on Pentatonix. After 10 yrs they have redefined what is possible for acapella performances. Welcome to our world of Pentaholics(fans of PTX).
This is one of the best reactions I've ever seen. There are a lot of nonsense PROFESSIONAL reacts to pentatonix and you can tell it's just click bait. Yours isn't - it's one of the best technical and professional examinations of pentatonix I've ever seen. and I've seen a LOT. Thanks for your time and effort and you can multiply that by 10 for the english subtitles - very few non-english speakers take the time to do that. Kudos to you and I hope your channel does as well as it deserves!
ChodTheWacko, I am truly grateful for your kind words. It is a lot of work and effort BUT the kindness, support, encouragement I am receiving in return by many generous commenters like you, repays me 10 times as much! Thank you! Roberto.
Ya, what you said!
Somehow, when the reactor interrupts, I'm so interested in what he has to say next that I don't MIND the interruptions - I look forward to them. What a great teacher. :D
Well said - what a wonderful reaction!
I AGREE!
I've watched hundreds of Pentatonix reaction vids, including a bunch from professional voice coaches. Your analysis is the first one I've seen which has gone into this level of detail from the standpoint of breaking down the arrangement on the fly. You are hearing and commenting on things that I've not seen other reactors catch, so kudos to you.
Allan, your words are very appreciated, thank you!!!
Instant and detailed analysis "on the go". Even though there are lots of pauses, I like this better than the "cheerleader" reactions which don't really educate or inform. Good job. s The first time I ever heard them perform, I just sat there with my mouth hanging open and teary-eyed.
Loved your review. You expressed many things that I have also thought that other reviewers have not mentioned. I have subscribed in hopes of seeing more of your work.
Thank you for your subtitles and and your thoughtful breakdown of their arrangement. They are very intentional with every word, note, beat & silence. They have been together for a decade now and trust each other implicitly with timing. We Pentaholics call their build up, the Wall of Sound and yes they often have full silence breaks as they know well how to use them. When they sing on same notes for a line or two, we can expect them to break back into harmonies which is SO powerful. Bravo!
Amazing Grace is stunning!
Thank you Karen for your comment!
Yes, Amazing Grace!
Loved this reaction because it's interesting to see a professional break down their arrangements. They are so unique and perfect. That's why they won 2 Grammys for arranging. A third one for a collaboration.
Please check out Hallelujah next and do it just like this one!!! 👍👍👍
Thank you, Sabine!!!
I would love to be a fly on the wall when they are creating the arrangements
I have listened to a fairly large number of reactions to this and other Pentatonix videos. Yours is the most complete, most incisive and in many ways the most knowledgeable I have come across. In addition, you do a better job of explaining and relating what you are experiencing, feeling and knowing than anyone I have heard/seen. There others who are knowledgeable and ,of course, some are specialized in certain areas but you excel in all areas. You pick up on nuances in the performance that many do not and you bring them to life for people who do not possess you knowledge, experience or artistic depth and understanding. You have a wonderful gift and you are a wonderful gift for all of us. Thank you !
Michael, words like yours, full of kindness, encouragement, support, are the best gift I could hope to get in return for my little contribution! Thank YOU!!!
100% agree, I’ve watched A LOT of reactions to this performance and this was by far the most informative and in depth analysis. I absolutely loved it 😊
As a Pentatonix fan I am always "wowed" by their voices blended and individually and the skill of their transitions. Having watched hundreds of reactors, this is the first time I have given a "wow!!" to a reactor, the most skilled of all, and also a "wow" to the commenters this reactor has attracted. Count me in!
Jack, your kind words are truly appreciated! Thank you for your support!
Best reaction ever!!!! More pentatonix please!!
Thank you SOO much, rob!!!
@@LezioniDiCantoOnline your very welcome....please react to halleluja,amazing grace, mad world and anything else by pentatonix..
What a privilege it is to listen to your reactions. You have my undivided attention from the outset because with every word you utter, I feel I am receiving an education. Your sheer love of music is blindingly obvious and your depth of knowledge and musicianship is astonishing. Without a doubt the best reviewer on TH-cam. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us lesser mortals.
Thank you SO much, kuraudoirene!!!
Roberto, I just recently discovered your channel.
How refreshing it is to see a real professional dissect the song/performance phrase by phrase, and render your personal critique of the construction, implementation, and delivery, of these genius renditions of songs that were popular so long ago.
Pentatonix is today's ABBA with a much more sophisticated modern twist to their compositions. I, like others, have stated... get so disgusted with most other analyses of these ( know-nothings) that never hear what you absorb, because they are not cultivated enough to appreciate what they are hearing.
Thank you for your precise examination of every layer of color and texture this group puts into their performances. It is beyond belief.
Thank you for unearthing, and expounding. on the hidden treasures of phrasing and tone and timing, that might go unappreciated had you not brought them to light. You are a joy to watch and learn from. Thank you for your channel, and all the work you put into it.
Johnnyohness, your super kind and encouraging comment made my day! Thank you SO much for that! Roberto
This has to be one of the best reactions I have ever watched. It was fascinating. You highlighted things in this song I didn't even notice. masterful. You gained a subscriber.
Thank you SO much, Totah Sam!
I was thrilled to see you had a new reaction today and to one of my favorite groups! Then, I asked myself why did I enjoy your reactions? And, this is it... because even though music is dots (notes) arranged on lines (staff) written on 2 dimensional paper, so in that sense, it is linear. But when instruments (human and crafted) have those notes applied in specific sequences, it undergoes metamorphosis into a multi dimensional conceptual experience that no ear alone can contain. You get that and the fun for me is listening to you try to explain it.😉
Katy, I couldn’t have found a better, more poetic and elegant way to describe this wonderful alchemy we call music.
A truly multi dimensional conceptual journey within which I like to get lost...in good company!
Thank you!!!
What a perfect description. This is why I love his analysis so much.
Katy, you nailed this!! The music that Pentatonix creates is so much more than vocal range. It certainly is that too, but their arrangements, variations, and intensity levels really create that multidimensional effect.
Roberto, I was new to your channel. I'm very familiar with Pentatonix and have enjoyed much of their work for these half-dozen years or so. It's refreshing and informative to hear reaction and breakdown that exists much more than, "Oooh!! That high note!" "Wait! This is just their voice?!"
Those are amusing for the surprise reaction, and it's fun to watch people discover something, but it was very satisfying to hear you get into chord progressions, rhythm, vowel structure, etc.
There was a time where I sang quite alot with accomplished musicians better than I am. These were the kind of directions I'd receive to bring my baritone along to match their skill.
I very much look forward to more of your work!
@@timfredrickson6141 THANK YOU, Tim!!!
I got to your page just from watching Pentatonix videos, now I get to hear their beautiful singing and your beautiful voice too!! PLUS!!!
Same and he watches like we do where we keep repeating bits then watching all the way through then rewatching 😍
@@helenat2446 exactly! Very true and honest feeling interpretation
I love the respect you give Matt and Kevin
Thank you for subtitles. I enjoy your perspective. I’ll subscribe to hear more reactions to Pentatonix ☮️💟😷
Thank you, Dish!!!
Like so many others here, I really really appreciated the amount of detail you were able to extrapolate in your analysis of their stylistic choices! For example, that little voice break that Mitch puts in at 8:45, which almost makes it sound like he's crying -- which you commented on! I loved that. And the way Matt opens up his notes on "saw" and "songs", taking up so much more space, but then dialing it back just as quickly... all the little details, you caught them all! I was SO impressed!!
If I could speak Italian and if I could afford it, I think I can safely say there's no one I'd rather have as a vocal coach than you, sir.
Thank you VERY much, Mel V!!!
I’m just catching up on all of my TH-cam recommendations. They are mostly for PTX reaction videos. It’s already been wonderfully and succinctly said earlier, but just to reiterate; this has been the most detailed and informative reaction, Ever! You picked up on, and spoke about EVERYONE’S contribution, interpretation and style in that song, including Kevin’s Beatboxing. You took the time! We went on the journey with you and learned new things!
Thank you! I will look out for more Pentatonix reactions from you - it will be worth it… Bellissimo! 😘
Sir, your analysis in this video is the most insightful, sincere, and intellectual examination I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing. This clip puts most other reaction videos to shame by virtue of substantive, expert observations that even speak to the stylistic choices made in the video. I’ve never watched a reaction video this professional in my life. Well done sir. Bravissimo!
I have been a huge fan of Pentatonix since they first began on the American TV show "The Sing-Off. Their cover of The Sound of Silence might be my favorite song they've sung (but they have many great songs, both covers and originals, and you should react to all of them!). So I've watched many reaction videos to this song.
NONE of those reactions have gone into such depth as you have, picking apart the musical, technical, and creative choices PTX made in their arrangement. I've loved this version of the song since I first heard it, hitting me with all the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and emotional punch that blows me away every time. Your nuanced dissection helped me understand even more why this song is one of my favorite Pentatonix songs ever.
Instant like & subscribe from me! Bravo!
Again, THANK YOU!!!
Thanks, Robert for every time you post theses, I learn to love music even more.
Diane, thank YOU, I am so happy to hear I can be of some help!!!
Amazing Roberto. I agree with all of the comments. But the fact you seem to be able to play amazing piano and have a tremendous voice yourself, well, now I get how you can break it down! Thank you!
Thank YOU, Lisa!!!
It's lovely to see the group not just appreciated for having lovely voices but for the arrangement, the technique, the execution, all the little touches and careful choices that make their performances so good. Appreciation and real analysis. Completely worth reading subtitles!
I have to say ditto to everything that Chod said. I have been listening to Pentatonix for several years and listening to people respond to their music for about three months. I have to say say your interpretations of what they are doing musically makes the listening experience so much more fulfilling. I always knew what I liked, I just didn’t know why. Thank you!
Loved your reaction! Please do more Pentatonix!! Thx.
i love the fact that you went back, and back and back to have us hear what you were talking about. So many dont even pause fewer still go back to keep the flow of the song,,
Thank you for your wonderfully eloquent reaction! I hope you will react to more Pentatonix. I really enjoyed this reaction!
Thank YOU, Dale!!!
Thank you for the subtitles! Great reaction! Would love more PTX reactions!
Thank you, Meredith!!!
Loved how you really listen to every note and explain it so eloquently. Thank you.
Thank you very much, CO1850!
Thank you so much for providing the subtitles for this video. Your analysis was so much more detailed that what is out there, especially on a group that's as talented as PTX. I'll definitely be checking out more of your videos in the future!
Thank you SO much, Jeremy!!!
I just discovered your reactions last night, and now I have to keep watching them. As others have said, yours are the only "vocal coach" reactions that actually go beyond the surface. I would love to see you react to Amazing Grace.
Thank you SO much, snapdragon8888!!!
Love your appreciation for their talents. They are so amazing!
Thank you, Carol!!!
The way she sings "Words" -- thank you so much for noticing that.
Dude--you are legit.
Best reactions to Pentatonix songs I have ever seen. I'll have to check out all of your reactions, now--damn you. :-)
Thank you SO much, Rip VanWinkle!!!
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix. Yes, they are masters of their craft. Please listen to more. Note: a heads up: the bass from 2011 to 2017 was Avi Kaplan. From 2017 to present is Matt Sallee (the one in Sound of Silence).
Members in order of solos:
Scott Hoying - baritone
Mitch Grassi - tenor
Matt Sallee - Bass
Kirstie Maldonado - soprano
Kevin Olusola - Beat boxer (and tenor - he does also sing.)
Thank you Catherine!
"Beautiful descent into hell". That has to be my favorite description of a bass singer I've ever heard. 😆
:-)
Thank you for your incredibly gifted analysis. It was truly a blessing to me! My enjoyment of this arrangement will be enhanced forever. And I now want the same for all my favorite Pentatonix songs. Subscribed in anticipation...
Karyl, thank YOU for your words. Really glad to know this could be of some help for someone!
@@LezioniDiCantoOnline I've been thinking about my earlier comment, wishing I had better words to express how grateful I am for the gift of you. As I read through the commemts made by others just now, I kept saying, "Yes, that's what I should have said!" For someone like me who dearly loves Pentatonix but has no training or understanding of the craft, finding someone like you who can help me see and appreciate it at such a deep level is amazing. And your ability to share your joy as you listen brings joy to us. Again, my deepest thanks! Please continue to astonish us...with Amazing Grace, Mary, Did You Know?, Hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and so many others!
I enjoyed your reaction and analysis very much! From Texas (same city as Pentatonix), I say grazie!
Thank you Susan!!!
Wow! YOUR technical skill and enthusiastic delivery made for a very satisfying REACTION :-) Thank you!
(and thank.you so much for the subtitles, as well)
Thank YOU, Elizabeth!!!
Thanks to you, I now appreciate what Pentatonix is doing with this song. You made every minute of my time and your time count. Thank-you!
Thank YOU, B Smith!!!
Brilliant analysis! Bello! Thank you.
Thank you, Len!!!
I was totally captivated by this comprehensive review! You present your emotional reaction to their music, as well as a detailed technical analysis, but you are the first reactor I have heard that marries those two, to help us understand the genius of Pentatonix... exactly how they take us on the emotional journey that draws us in, lifts us up, shakes us to the core, and finally, leaves us somehow changed. Bravo! I would love to hear your analysis of their cover of "Hallelujah," which features their original bass singer, Avi Kaplan, a classically trained basso profundo. You may also enjoy their interpretation of Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"... a piece with no lyrics, performed by PTX with no instruments!
Thank you VERY much for your kind comment and feedback, Kaye...truly appreciated!!!
I have watched countless reactions to Pentatonix and this is, by far, the most amazing reaction I’ve seen. Not just to Pentatonix but to any group, song, music...You pointed out so much that I had never caught onto before or had even thought about with their arrangement. I wanted to like and re-like this at so many moments. You have earned a new follower and fan. I cannot wait to watch more of your reactions. 🧡
Thank you for your reactions, descriptions and explanations of The music I love from Pentatonix! Thank you
Thank YOU, Joyce!!!
More pentatonix please
I've listened to many reviews and I must say I've enjoyed your beautiful voice and language. Bellissima!! Your review was also so intelligent and informative. Wonderful.
Denise, thank you SO much!!!
I adore your reviews. The way you interpret each note, and explain the journey of the music is just a good as hearing them sing. It brings a new awareness and takes me to another level when listening. Not to mention you're handsome and that accent....YES! keep doing what you do. You have a gift.
This is the first review I've seen where the reactor catches all the little things I've been seeing on top of adding their own insights and expert thoughts. I really love this reaction and hope you keep reacting to all of Pentatonic because they are so complex and it's great to see someone really break it down.
Thank you, Kristina!!!
What a fantastic review. So detailed....thank you for that. I hope Pentatonix themselves see this explanation & breakdown. Really excellent.
Thank you SO much, Miss Polly!!! 🤞🏻
I just got a chance to watch this. I very much enjoyed your comments and you really get into it and tell a true reaction and why you react that way. True, yours takes a lot longer sometimes to get through but it is a true and honest reaction and explains a lot of times why you think that way. I loved the way Scott took over for Matt. Scott has such a wide range. Each of them is special in their own way and you pick many of their good points in your reaction. I look for the ones you react to. Thank you so much.
Thank you SO much, Jean!!!
Thank you for a professional rewiev. I took singing lessons when I was young, and just as some of the others, I watched others reactions and rewievs before, just for fun. Really nice to hear a professional who really goes in to details. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, Ingemo!!!
Thank you for the deep analysis and the sharing of your enjoyment.
My summary of this version is that it retains some of the intensity Disturbed added, yet restores many of the original harmonies by Simon and Garfunkel.
Thank you, R0kus!!!
Wow you are good! Never heard anyone explain music as you have. Great
Wonderful reaction! I really enjoyed seeing your emotional response and well as the technical breakdown of this song. Subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions.
Thank you VERY much, pughead2!
Bravo sir, this is the best Pentatonix reaction I've ever seen. Would love to see more from you. I've listened to Pentatonix since their beginning and am obsessed by them.... now I know why.
Thank you SO much, Barbara!!!
A very thorough and informative reaction!
Thank you, Carrie B!!!
Really great reaction. Would love to see you react to more Pentatonix!
Thank you, Erik!!!
Thank You for this wonderful reaction and analysis. It seems that every aspect of this performance was addressed in a way that I appreciated and learned from. I look forward to your reactions!
Thank you, Angela!!!
I LIKE THIS GUY! Best reactor! I watch a lot of music coaches reactions, but yours has to be the best. Not only are you discussing the techniques but the emotions and feelings of the song! Love it. Bravo!
GRAZIE!!!
I heard that this wasn’t in English and almost went to the next video. I’m so glad I didn’t. What a fantastic and in depth reaction! I’ve watched dozens of reactions of this song, and none are as fascinating as yours. You really broke down exactly what was happening and made me think differently about a song I’ve heard a million times! Truly one of the best reactions to pentatonix I’ve ever seen. This is incredible.
Thank you SOO much, Transparent Eclipse!!!
Che bello finalmente trovare reazioni (e che reazioni) italiane ai Pentatonix! Spero che tu riesca a farne molte altre, anche per poter meglio apprezzare tutti i "tecnicismi" che, senza il tuo commento, non saprei cogliere. Complimenti davvero!
Grazie tantissime, Paola!!!
Roberto, today I discovered your review of Pentatonix cover of Sound of Silence, and like others on this thread have remarked, I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction, and informative analysis - so much so I watched your review 3 times. I very much look forward to you future reactions of this amazing group. I myself discovered Pentatonix about 9 months ago and, after experiencing 4 of their official videos and live 2 “live performance” videos, I joined the legion of fans known as Pentaholics.
Felton, thank you SO much for your interest and support!!!
This was, by far, one of the best and most satisfying reactions I have ever viewed... And believe, me, I've seen many. Not only did I love listening to your beautiful language, but the way you broke it all down and really exposed the true genius of this group - and this cover specifically - thrilled me to the core. Thank you so very much, and I will definitely look for more of your videos.
Kathleen, thank YOU for your kind words and support!!!
Thanks for helping me appreciate them even more by realizing mentally what I’ve previously only felt.
Thank YOU, GMark!!!
I love how poetic this guys descriptions of sound and imagery are
Thank you, Adrian!!!
I loved your analysis. If you love music, you need to hear Pentatonix sing amazing grace.
Thank you, Gregory!!!
That’s such a detailed, powerful reaction to an incredibly well done song. Thank you.
Wow, this was such a detailed and thought provoking reaction! Thank you! I've watched this video so many times and you have given me fresh insights and a new understanding of some of the nuances of their process. I look forward to more of your reactions!
Glad to hear that! Thank YOU, S Lane!!!
An intelligent, informed deconstruction that I liked and agreed with. You obviously know your stuff. I really love Pentatonix!
What an incredible reaction. I learn so much from your explanation. Thank you for including the subtitles, as I do not speak Italian. Pentatonix is superb!!
Loved your analysis! More Pentatonix please.
Thank you KSL!!!
"and no-one dared" - I love how Matt, during his solo, turns solo over to Scott just for two bars, singing harmony, then takes it back to finish his verse. Cleverly creative.
Yes!!!
Mille grazie!!! This is the most beautiful and intense reaction to ptx ever! Thank you! Greetings from Germany!
Thank you VERY much, Britta!!!
Thank you for such an amazing reaction! I loved your analysis of PTX. They are the whole package!
Thank you Robin!!!
Your reaction was a welcomed breath of fresh air! I loved the way you interpreted the song and its arrangement. I found much that I had missed by simply listening to the song without analysis. So thank you for this! I will be back to hear more from you. So far as I know, Pentatonix does all of their arrangements themselves. They have become masters over the years.
One more note. Have you ever listened to the original song that Simon and Garfunkel wrote and sang in 1964? Such a different approach! But it gets the same message across.
They have a "6th member," Ben Bram who arranges (but the singing members contribute to arrangements too).
Thank you, Kathy! Yes, I've listened to S&G's gem when I was a kid. I used to sing it with my elder brother.
Another outstanding reaction/review. It was full of insight and did more than just tell me it was fire. Excellent!
Thank you soo much, Charles!!!
Fantastic reaction that gently peeled back the carefully crafted layers. Love it.
Thank you, Terry!!!
I wish you had been born 50 years earlier. My singing career might have gone somewhere if I had had a teacher like you.
Hi Roberto, very beautiful reaction and yes they are so incredible and another of my favorites is Mary did you know and amazing grace, but everything they do is out of this world!!!!! Keep reacting I greatly look forward to you experiencing music take care see you in the next video.
Thank you SO much, Kerry!!!
New subscriber. Thank you so much for this reaction. The depth of your analysis allowed me to better understand the complexity and perfection that is PTX and took my appreciation of their talents to an entirely new level. I look forward to listening to more of your videos.
Thank you VERY much, Carla, glad you can appreciate them even more!
This was the most in depth review of Pentatonix that I have heard. Excellent commentary, thank you!
Thank YOU, Christine!!!
Wow, what a beautiful passionate lesson on voice and music! You looked moved towards the ending... I felt that...
Thank you bellissimo!
Thank you, TimeForMyself!
I Absolutely love your reactions. Your PASSION and JOY for the human voice(instrument) is infectious!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and love for music!!!
Thank YOU, larry!!!
I think this is one of my favorite reactions to this video, even having to read sub-titles. Love it. More Pentatonix please? Maybe Amazing Grace next?
Thank you, Angie!!!
Wonderful analysis. You are very astute in hearing and analyzing the techniques that the general listener only feels. In your analysis you enable the casual listener to recognize the dynamics that are within each phrase and appreciate everything that his in this version of the song. Thank you.
I’m so happy this has subtitles. Ur so knowledgeable and breaks songs down amazingly. Plus I could listen to you speak all night long. New subscriber 🥰
Amazing reaction! Please do more Pentatonix 🙏
I’m thinking he’s added to his list Jake! 😃
You, sir, may just have the best reactions across the board! Awesome commentary! Cannot wait for more! 🌟
Thank you Danielle!!! 🎩
OMGOODNESS you have absolutely got to do every single song they’ve ever made. Aside from the fact I could listen to you all day long ❤️ but I am one of the biggest PTX fans and have watched virtually ever reactor and yours is so detailed and picks out technical,highlights that nobody else I’ve seen. I discovered you by accident today but I’m gonna be back time and again. Thank you for a fabulous experience❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you So much, Ness!!!
Wow...really enjoyed your breakdown.
Please do more Pentatonix. I would love to see how you would react/breakdown to "Hallelujah".
Btw, the subtitles are greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Gretchen!!!
I loved your reaction. Thank you. It was informational and I appreciated your explanations. You love what you do and it shows. Pentatonix is a wonderful and talented group and deserve to be credited for their beautiful harmony and hard work. I am thankful my Kids got interested in them. I would have missed out on this beautiful group. They have given me many hours of pleasurable listening.
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Thank you, Jean!!!
The best reaction I've ever heard. Wow. The feelings I have but cannot describe in words. You can do it. Simply great.
I love their cover of Halleluja, come along and bohemian rhapsody.
Thank you VERY much, Miss D. D.!!!
Your interpretation is so interesting & deep, and you manage to make me see how genius these arrangements are.
Seriously, a reaction to any odd their other pieces would be wonderful! As a music teacher here in the U.S., I live listening to your technical descriptions of what is happening. Thank you!
Thank you SOO much, NB Artist!!!
Fabulous analytical discussion with useful piano demonstrations. Keep up your PTX journey, please!
Thank you very much, Alan!!!
La tua reazione è stata meravigliosa! Mi è piaciuto molto la visione professionale dietro di essa e non vedo l'ora di vedere altre reazioni di Pentatonix da parte tua! Bellissimo! ❤️
Grazie di cuore, Audrey!!!
Thank you, Roberto, for your thorough and thoughtful analysis. I listen to reactions for PTX exclusively so, of course, I have heard their version of "Sound of Silence" dozens of times. No one has ever captured all the musical (and physical) inflections that these 5 supremely talented folks have performed the way you have. Excellent work! I didn't read all the comments, but I saw a couple people mention that PTX has been together since 2011, but the three in the center (left to right) are Kirstin Maldanado, Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grassi. Scott and Mitch have sung together since middle school and with Kirstin since high school. They are completely in tune with each other. We all have our favorites, but there are very few of their songs that I don't enjoy. I hope you continue listening and reacting to them, and I'm SO glad your opinion changed by listening to this song. ;-)
Thank YOU DeborahSTL, for your comment...very appreciated!
So many of us love Pentatonix but can’t analyze it like you. Please do more ☮️💟😷
Absolutely the BEST reaction to this group I have seen, and believe me, I have seen what seems like a hundred or more. You missed nothing. What an ear you have. Your subtitles are wonderful because although I speak Spanish, my Italian is pretty wobbly. I look forward to your reactions to other Pentatonix songs, especially the Aha! Singapore live version which appears to be taken on someone's phone. I would love to hear your analysis of their voice work as it is quite intense.
Thank you VERY much, Marti!!!
I almost burned my entire dinner watching this because your reaction is hands down the absolute best I’ve ever seen! So detains thorough. Thanks
Lol! Happy that you enjoyed the video AND saved your dinner, Juachelle!!!
You make me like reading captions. I find your review/reaction excellent. So comprehensive and exposes me to different aspects of their performance. Also, I love Kevin. His contribution is often overlooked because he's not the voice. You've gained a subscriber. :)
Thank you VERY much, bella!!!
You have put into words what I am feeling with this song - thank you for your insight and reaction (oh and for the English subtitles)! This is the first time visiting your channel (I am a PTX fan).
Thank you Jo-Anne!!!
Pentatonix is a master class on vocal delivery in all 5 vocal ranges. Here in the USA I know several schools that offer actual course studies on Pentatonix. After 10 yrs they have redefined what is possible for acapella performances. Welcome to our world of Pentaholics(fans of PTX).