Jaron, I've see other reactors slightly blur the video and or they're putting an overlay over the video so you can see it through the overlay and that seems to help with the copyright demons 😈
Found this on my feed, saw that youR reacting to "my" children Pentatonix, so I had to sub of course. Classic Ptx reaction- MIND BLOWN!"HaHa! You have 10 years of them churning out amazing music to catch up on! I look 4ward to being on this journey with ya! It is great entertainment for us Pentaholics to see the looks on reactors faces as they keep getting their minds blown over & over as each song shows another aspect to the talent of these people!!!. You WILL NOT be prepared for the experiences you will have as you go down this deeeep rabbit hole!! You can't be prepared! Just saddle up, strap yourself in & hold on tight! And just so you know Pentatonix = perfection!! They are not an A capella group, they are THE A capella group. Technically they do have Kevin (the beatboxer) play his cello occasionally & Scott (the tall blonde guy) play the piano, but when you are an A capella group of the highest caliber in the world you can do whatever you want! (Well, that's my opinion!) I will catch you on your next Ptx reaction! XO
I was laughing to tears knowing what he still hadn't heard and he was blown away already. And yes, I have thought before when they have just blown me away, it's kinda a harsh return to reality when they pop on-screen with a HEY! So I am glad they did not with Amazing Grace.
Bohemian Rhapsody will blow your mind with how they can match a full rock band. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy will do it as they match a full symphony orchestra. Amazing Grace will have you in tears. But for a real blast, start the journey at the beginning -- episode 1 of the Sing Off. All 12 episodes are available. There are a few of us who were on board day one. Now almost 10 years ago. And to think Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie still aren't even 30 -- not even in their vocal prime yet. Let that sink in,.
YES....it was AFTER their record label dropped them...it was filmed in Avi's apartment with a budget of 400 dollars!!! Bet them record execs be bawling in their bowl of cheerios after that Grammy win!!!
Honestly, this is probably the reason that Home Free couldn't get out of their horrible contract for so long. The label was afraid they would miss out again. But, ever since Home Free left their label, they have just gotten better!
If you can believe it, many reactors do not mention Kevin's run of beatboxing (opposite Avi) which is brilliant beyond words. It creates such awe. Thank you for noticing.
I disagree. Most reactions I’ve seen are blown away by Kevin at that point, and miss Avi’s low note. Which, btw, before I listened to this with headphones, I easily matched that note, as a second bass myself. Once I heard it with headphones, that note blew me away again, with the clarity of his tonality. My version of that note is definitely closer to a growl note. Damn you, Avi! You’re too good!
Ok you want to be blown away check out Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Can't Help Falling in Love and Say Something covers and originals Love Again, Can't Sleep Love, Standing By and Light in the Hallway. And just for something really interesting Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy a song with no words done by a group with no instruments!
There are sooooo many good ones!!! Bohemian Rhapsody, Marry did you know, Say Something, Sugar Plum Fary, Can you feel the love tonight, Imagine, ... I could go on and on for days! 😅
We’re all pretty sure Kevin (the beatboxer) had an entire drum kit in his mouth, as well as two brains, as he can beatbox WHILE playing the freaking cello.
I can't wait until you get to Sound of Silence, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Mary Did You Know, Imagine, Amazing Grace, oh just too many to list. Beat boxer is Kevin and there's no one like him. Your 'man crush' is Scott. Great reaction!
Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their songs. If you want to be absolutely blown away.......... Bohemian Rhapsody. My personal favorite is Mary Did You Know.
Awesome reaction!! For more Pentatonix, may I suggest you look into reacting to: “Bohemian Rhapsody” - Queen cover “Can’t Hold Us” - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis cover “Sing” - an original by PTX “Sound of Silence” - Simon & Garfunkel cover “Amazing Grace” “Evolution of Michael Jackson” - a medley of MJ songs
As stated in chat, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is amazing. But they have so many amazing ones - Imagine, Love Again, Bohemian Rhapsody .... so many to choose from. We’ll watch them all with you!
And another one for later on that is just plain fun to show what they can do is their collaboration with their friend Todrick Hall. Todrick Hall, featuring Penatonix in "The Wizard of Ahhhs", where they tell the entire story of the Wizard of Oz a capella in a mashup of 17 songs in 6 minutes, featuring songs from a diverse group such as Judy Garland and the Chordettes to Motley Crue, from Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift to Dannity Kane and Kanye West. Sheer genius all around.
Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott have been singing together since at least high school, if not sooner, in Arlington, TX. Of course they're awesome, they're from Texas! There's a live version of this to show they don't need the effects; also one for Hallelujah.
"Bohemian Rhapsody." - you'll be changed!. By the way - this won a Grammy. I loved your reaction. I've been a Pentaholic since 2012. It was "Somebody That I Used To Know"...an amazing creation, too. Welcome! Have fun!
Now you know why it won them their first Grammy. 😄 Since you love Avi, have you seen the video of him overtone singing ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’? It’s just a fancam video, but I had never heard anything like it before.
I’m sure someone’s already told you, but Kirstie, Mitch, and Scott have been singing together since childhood. I really think that has a lot to do with their impeccable timing and blending. It’s just..... next level.
“Say Something”... is my absolute favorite. Sincerely, a fellow acapella singer. Also, it would probably be smart to continue listening to their early music and progress to the new stuff! Keep up the good work.
The 3 biggest a capella groups all have crossover fans. Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voice Play are all really top notch. They all bring a different sound to the table. Not necessarily better, just different.
There's a lot of good suggestions already for other PTX songs to try out. If I might add their cover of Can you Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John / Lion King cover). They do some truly amazing things with that.
The one I believe you said you have a man crush on (white haired, usually blonde guy) is Scott! He is my absolute favorite! Hopefully maybe he’ll be yours too! I have just a plain crush on him and his voice! 😍 You should do Sound Of Silence next! Scott will totally surprise you I promise! He is a baritone, but if you listen he takes over the bass when Avi or the new bass Matt sings and does an amazing job!!
Also Kevin (beatboxer) does a solo video of Down on his personal page and he does all of it by himself and he plays the Cello like a guitar. You'd love it
"Love Again" is the definitive followup. It has an EDM/club beat similar to this one, and even more exotic makeup and costuming (they were able to get a shirt for Avi) and some of the notes they hit are amazing (it might have the widest range of any PTX songs for the lead vocals, with Mitch's soaring highs and Avi's super-deep lows), and it is one of their first original songs (close to 100 million views, it is their most watched original composition). For copyright purposes, anything labeled as "official video" after 2014 is subject to copyright strikes. Their "Evolution of ..." Videos are safe, and their older stuff is OK as well, since they were not signed to an SME label, with their army of copyright claimers.
KOs beatboxing in this is absolutely re-damn-diculous. That run you flipped out on is legendary. For me, Adam from Home Free is #1 just because I prefer his cleaner, strait drum sounds that are perfect for their country style, but for the pop-electronica style of music that Pentatonix is doing, KO is absolutely perfect.
I love their cover of Radioactive featuring violinist Lindsey Sterling. It's one of the few songs where Kevin, the beatboxer, plays cello while beatboxing! I hope you will check it out.
The only personnel change since they won the TV Singoff is that Avi left because of a sickness in his family preventing him from keeping the touring schedule. All amiable, and he helped find Matt as his replacement. If you think you see any other personnel changes... it's just Kirsten and Mitch altering their looks. Aside from group material, there are solos and duets out there. Kevin Olusola is perhaps the most talented member of the group. He does a good bit of studio recording work. He speaks English, Spanish and Mandarin. Has a pre-Med degree from Yale and a music degree from Berklee. He's credited with "inventing" celloboxing. You could review the vid link below, of him in 2005 at age 17, appearing on "From the Top" (a show about overachievers) at Carnegie Hall, playing sax and demonstrating beatboxing. Then look up his cover of "Down," to see him use a studio full of instruments and mics and pull off some fantastic pre-planned looping. th-cam.com/video/cg-WQl3YCVY/w-d-xo.html
"Are they making that noise with their mouths?" The answer to that is almost ALWAYS yes, and when it's not, you see the instrument on the screen. (Kevin's cello, or their collabs with Lindsey Stirling)
Sound of silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, imagine, can you feel the love tonight, Say Something, evolution of Michael Jackson are a few of my favourites! Loving your reactions ❤️❤️❤️
And Kevin, the beatboxer is INSANELY talented. PLEASE check out his cover of "Down," and your mind will be blown by Scott's cover of "I'm gonna tell your momma on you." They're all individually mind-blowingly talented.
As far as I know the whistling noise at the start is Avi done at the same time as doing the bass. He does overtone singing and seems able to do two notes at once in some cases.
For Pentatonix you have to do Dance of the Sugar plum Fairy, Bohemian Rhapsody and Sound of Silence. Then Amazing Grace, Can't hold us, show you how to love, sing, come along and Gold (watch the original by Kiiara first to truly appreciate the talent). I also highly recommend you check out their journey through the sing off as it's well worth the time to see the beginning.
You have to be my favorite reactionist so far. It's a guilty pleasure for me to view people discovering Pentatonix. Try dance of the sugar plum fairies. No words in that one!
On the sing off, Avi and Kevin (the low end), were titled "Meat and Potatoes". You should watch those episodes. Can't emphasize how much other songs like Sound of Silence, Say Something, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Amazing Grace will blow your mind! I'm partial to their original song Sing as well!
When you find a reactor who GETS IT! I just watched your brain explode for a solid 15 minutes and I loved every second of it 😂 So excited to watch you deep dive into this epic-ness! I’m going to resist the urge to suggest a hundred of my personal favorites and just pick one for now: pleassssse watch their cover of Gold by Kiiara. If you’re not familiar with the original be sure to listen to that first so you can fully comprehend what is happening in that cover. It’s the one that convinced me they were aliens 😆
Yes, their live performance of Gold is mind blowing. But so is their video for their original Run To You. During the section where the flower petals are “falling upward”, the video was recorded backward and the PTX members were singing their parts BACKWARDS so that when the video was run in reverse the sound would be correct. Who the hell does that?! Who else COULD do that?
If you have just listened to 2 of their videos you will not believe what they can do. They make every cover better than the original plus they have their own original songs! You will not be disappointed with any song you choose to react to. Me favorite is Aha Singapore Live Star Vista!!!! Amazing.... It is crazy good!!!!!!
Welcome to the rabbit hole. You are a blast to watch and a joy to listen to. For recommendations: Amazing Grace Imagine Bohemian Rhapsody Come Along - this one's fun! Sound of Silence And of course, really any other song in their catalog is great too!
they have hundreds of videos out now for you to jump into LOL this year is their 10th anniversary of being together so there's 10 years of content to wade through! They are mostly pop but they also have their own sound to some really great familiar songs. Might I suggest that you start with their "Evolution of" videos. There's Evolution of Music, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Evolution of Rhianna, Evolution of Beyonce, Evolution of Ariana Grande. and when you get to their side projects, Scott and Mitch (the blonde guy and the high pitched brown haired guy) have a side project called Superfruit and they have some evolution videos they have done.
Bohemian Rhapsody HAS to be next. There is no A Cappella group in the league with PTX. HOME FREE is good, but PTX is PERFECT. They have two original EP's! That is another thing that they bring to the table. Sing and Cracked are off the first EP and two of my favorites.
You definitely need to see Pentatonix cover of: Amazing Grace, The Prayer (where Mitch sings Celine Dion's part from her cover of this song with Andrea Bocelli), Mary Did You Know, and ALL of their Christmas music. Enjoy.
I still get chills. They are so AWESOME! I love this song and video. It sounds as great as it looks. They did a fantastic job. Your reaction was priceless. I was wondering how it didn't get blocked either. This song is their most blocked song on the internet. I guess they are that proud of it and they have cause to be. #HOG
My recommendations: Love again, Run to you, Natural disaster (originals), bohemian rhapsody, dance of the sugar plum fairy, imagine (covers). And the christmas music is always welcome no matter what time of the year it is!
Always fun when someone discovers Pentatonix! We Pentaholics completely understand how difficult it can be getting past copyright. It's all good. Glad to see you enjoying this ride. You're impressed now. Just wait...
You are not prepared. The Pentaholics...they are coming. I am just cackling like a fool watching your reaction. I love it! Some answers to questions you have, or will have and random tidbits: If you find yourself asking, "Is that Mitch?" Yes, it's always Mitch. He didn't leave or get swapped out. The only change has been when Avi left 😢(I know, it makes me sad too. He's doing fantastic though and seems very very happy. Matt, Avi's replacement that he helped PTX choose, has a smooth silky bass and is amazing too!) Also, it's always Kirstin, too. Kevin+Avi=meat and potatoes. "Really? REALLY?!" Absolutely! You'll find yourself saying that a lot. You should react to Run to You, Love Again, Imagine, Radioactive, Light in the Hallway, Havana, Gold, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Christmas song, I know, but it's fantastic) Little Drummer Boy AND All the PTX Sing OFF episodes. Ok, I'll stop...or I mean I could go on..there's Water, Rose Gold...ok ok, stopping. Thanks for an awesome reaction, glad I subbed. ❤
Jaron -- just a note on your reaction. I was on when it went live. I've watched it at least half a dozen times today because it is so real, so authentic and so fun. You said you're trying to say something professional. Don't try. Just bring your authentic joy of discovery, which makes it so great. I subscribed 3 minutes into the Hallelujah review because I could see how you were going to go into the rabbit hole. As someone onboard from day 1, it's a blast to see others get on board. For me the best was when you ran headlong, full speed into the full effects of "Meat and Potatoes" -- Avi and Kevin during "Television Rules the Nation". They were given the nickname Meat and Potatoes by Shawn Stockman (from Boyz II Men) on the Sing Off because they are the Meat and Potatoes of Pentatonix. You have a real, true reaction. And as someone said recently, watching your reactions: "I'm In. I'm All In".
There are so many great songs to choose from, but you really need to check out "Bohemian Rhapsody." It is so good that Brian May, Queen's guitarist, posted it on his personal social media pages.
Current PTX members: Mitch - High tenor, unbelievable sounds out of him. Kevin - beatbox and some good singing. Matt - new bass, replaced Avi Kirsten - great mezzo-soprano Scott - baritone and lead singer. I grew up loving the Beatles, but that doesn't mean I didn't listen to or loved other groups. By the same token, I love both Home Free and VoicePlay, and listen to them all the time. PTX is technically perfect. I love some of their songs, this being one of them. But personally, there is something I don't like in their attitude. Next on PTX, if you didn't do them yet, try Sound of Silence or Bohemian Rhapsody. They are both awesome!
A little help: the white-haired guy is Scott, the Lady is Kirsten, the black-haired guy is Mitch, the Bass of course Avi (in later Video´s replaced by Matt) and the Beatboxer is Kevin. And welcome to us Pentaholics :-)
Just subscribed. Mitch and Avi are my all time favorite singers. I love the rest of the group including Matt when he joined. I’ll go back and watch your Home Free reactions but it is you starting on PTX that got my attention. Great reaction.
I listen to all 3 of the big a capella groups and you're right Pentatonix is on another level. They do amazing original music as well as covers that are either better than or equal to the original. Looking forward to your rabbit hole. Avi, Kevin (KOvers-beat boxer), and Kirstin also have their own solo music. Also Scott (white hair) and Mitch have their own group called Superfruit. All of which are excellent they are all so very talented.
You’re absolutely adorable! I love your reactions! I don’t know if this was mentioned but they filmed this video in some guys closet. The contact also bothered Kevin(the beatboxed) that’s why he has the sun glasses thing on his face. You can also see it in Avi’s eyes. You should check out their evolution videos!!
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Can't go wrong with any of their songs, original or cover. I'm a Pentaholic and a Home Fry. Have you seen Home Free's cover of Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan? It is awesome!
I could listen to Kirstie sing the phone book. If you want one of the Pentatonix performances with her a little more "out front" and featured, react to their cover of "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit
No Copywrite Block So I Moved The Premiere To Tonight 6pm CST! #CountryHustleCrew
Jaron, I've see other reactors slightly blur the video and or they're putting an overlay over the video so you can see it through the overlay and that seems to help with the copyright demons 😈
Love your reactions! Check out Bohemian Rhapsody (My favorite) then on to Sound of Silence, Image, Amazing Grace, Say Something..and on and on!!!
Before you go any further down the PTX rabbit hole watch their origins. Search Pentatonix Sing-Off Season 3.
Found this on my feed, saw that youR reacting to "my" children Pentatonix, so I had to sub of course. Classic Ptx reaction- MIND BLOWN!"HaHa! You have 10 years of them churning out amazing music to catch up on! I look 4ward to being on this journey with ya! It is great entertainment for us Pentaholics to see the looks on reactors faces as they keep getting their minds blown over & over as each song shows another aspect to the talent of these people!!!. You WILL NOT be prepared for the experiences you will have as you go down this deeeep rabbit hole!! You can't be prepared! Just saddle up, strap yourself in & hold on tight! And just so you know Pentatonix = perfection!! They are not an A capella group, they are THE A capella group. Technically they do have Kevin (the beatboxer) play his cello occasionally & Scott (the tall blonde guy) play the piano, but when you are an A capella group of the highest caliber in the world you can do whatever you want! (Well, that's my opinion!) I will catch you on your next Ptx reaction! XO
Avi is doing some of the beat boxing. This video cost about $400 and they filmed it in a closet.
Who else cackled when he was 5 seconds in and said he wasn’t ready?? 🤣🤣
Enjoy the PTX rabbit hole. 😊
HAHHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAA you got me!!!
Me! And I cracked up when Avi and Kevin's solo made him stare at the camera and say, "...REALLY." 🤣
I was laughing to tears knowing what he still hadn't heard and he was blown away already. And yes, I have thought before when they have just blown me away, it's kinda a harsh return to reality when they pop on-screen with a HEY! So I am glad they did not with Amazing Grace.
Yup. Me. I did. So friggin funny seeing people react to PTX songs for the first time! It never gets old. 😂
lol super late reply but it was pretty funny. Preparing chat but forgetting to prepare himself!
Bohemian Rhapsody will blow your mind with how they can match a full rock band. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy will do it as they match a full symphony orchestra. Amazing Grace will have you in tears. But for a real blast, start the journey at the beginning -- episode 1 of the Sing Off. All 12 episodes are available. There are a few of us who were on board day one. Now almost 10 years ago. And to think Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie still aren't even 30 -- not even in their vocal prime yet. Let that sink in,.
So true!
Oh, yes! I love following reactors through the PTX Sing-Off journey.
I totally agree with starting at the beginning with this group. The Sing Off episodes showcase them perfectly.
Beautifully written 🥰
They won their first grammy for this arrangement.
I see why
YES....it was AFTER their record label dropped them...it was filmed in Avi's apartment with a budget of 400 dollars!!! Bet them record execs be bawling in their bowl of cheerios after that Grammy win!!!
Honestly, this is probably the reason that Home Free couldn't get out of their horrible contract for so long. The label was afraid they would miss out again. But, ever since Home Free left their label, they have just gotten better!
If you can believe it, many reactors do not mention Kevin's run of beatboxing (opposite Avi) which is brilliant beyond words. It creates such awe. Thank you for noticing.
Yes, and I’ve never understood that! This is one of the most obvious showings of his incredible talent.
Yes!! Avi is of course amazing but Kevin is just as hard core with that beat boxing!! He's the only one I've seen that recognized Kevin as much as Avi
If you loved KO in this one...take a look at Blinding Lights.
I disagree. Most reactions I’ve seen are blown away by Kevin at that point, and miss Avi’s low note. Which, btw, before I listened to this with headphones, I easily matched that note, as a second bass myself. Once I heard it with headphones, that note blew me away again, with the clarity of his tonality. My version of that note is definitely closer to a growl note. Damn you, Avi! You’re too good!
Hi. My name is Jaren and I'm a Pentaholic. :)
Please do Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Say Something, Mad World, Amazing Grace
Ok you want to be blown away check out Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Can't Help Falling in Love and Say Something covers and originals Love Again, Can't Sleep Love, Standing By and Light in the Hallway. And just for something really interesting Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy a song with no words done by a group with no instruments!
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy was thier 2nd Grammy award
There are sooooo many good ones!!! Bohemian Rhapsody, Marry did you know, Say Something, Sugar Plum Fary, Can you feel the love tonight, Imagine, ... I could go on and on for days! 😅
You like country. Now Pentatonix does not do a lot, but they do have a colab of Jolene, with Dolly Parton
It also won them a Grammy
OMG i forgot about that one in my comment on the first video...ty soooo much
Grammy #3
We’re all pretty sure Kevin (the beatboxer) had an entire drum kit in his mouth, as well as two brains, as he can beatbox WHILE playing the freaking cello.
I can't wait until you get to Sound of Silence, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Mary Did You Know, Imagine, Amazing Grace, oh just too many to list. Beat boxer is Kevin and there's no one like him. Your 'man crush' is Scott. Great reaction!
Sound of silence.....phenomenal
I'll check it out!
Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their songs. If you want to be absolutely blown away.......... Bohemian Rhapsody. My personal favorite is Mary Did You Know.
Awesome reaction!! For more Pentatonix, may I suggest you look into reacting to:
“Bohemian Rhapsody” - Queen cover
“Can’t Hold Us” - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis cover
“Sing” - an original by PTX
“Sound of Silence” - Simon & Garfunkel cover
“Amazing Grace”
“Evolution of Michael Jackson” - a medley of MJ songs
As stated in chat, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is amazing. But they have so many amazing ones - Imagine, Love Again, Bohemian Rhapsody .... so many to choose from. We’ll watch them all with you!
AMEN!!!! I am READDDYYYYYYYY for them all
And another one for later on that is just plain fun to show what they can do is their collaboration with their friend Todrick Hall. Todrick Hall, featuring Penatonix in "The Wizard of Ahhhs", where they tell the entire story of the Wizard of Oz a capella in a mashup of 17 songs in 6 minutes, featuring songs from a diverse group such as Judy Garland and the Chordettes to Motley Crue, from Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift to Dannity Kane and Kanye West. Sheer genius all around.
Take it to church with Amazing Grace!
Love Again is an original from Pentatonix. Awesome vocals and Avi is unreal in it. You should definitely check it out! I’m loving you’re reactions!
Avi & Kevin wrote Love Again together
Pentatonix are on a whole nother level.
Please react to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody or The Sound of Silence 🙂
Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott have been singing together since at least high school, if not sooner, in Arlington, TX. Of course they're awesome, they're from Texas! There's a live version of this to show they don't need the effects; also one for Hallelujah.
"Bohemian Rhapsody." - you'll be changed!. By the way - this won a Grammy. I loved your reaction. I've been a Pentaholic since 2012. It was "Somebody That I Used To Know"...an amazing creation, too. Welcome! Have fun!
I love their song Sounds of Silence it is just awesome!!!!!
Please, oh, please check out their second Grammy song Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, for more of Avi's lows and Mitch's highs. Enjoy.
Now you know why it won them their first Grammy. 😄
Since you love Avi, have you seen the video of him overtone singing ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’? It’s just a fancam video, but I had never heard anything like it before.
I’m sure someone’s already told you, but Kirstie, Mitch, and Scott have been singing together since childhood. I really think that has a lot to do with their impeccable timing and blending. It’s just..... next level.
“Say Something”... is my absolute favorite. Sincerely, a fellow acapella singer. Also, it would probably be smart to continue listening to their early music and progress to the new stuff! Keep up the good work.
^ this one will also let him see Kevin cello-box
PTX’s versatility is insane. Pop-Check. R&B-Check. Rock, Latin, Classical, County, Broadway, Techno- ✅ x6. They slay in every genre. Enjoy the ride!
The 3 biggest a capella groups all have crossover fans. Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voice Play are all really top notch. They all bring a different sound to the table. Not necessarily better, just different.
There's a lot of good suggestions already for other PTX songs to try out. If I might add their cover of Can you Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John / Lion King cover). They do some truly amazing things with that.
React to Amazing Grace and you’ll be blown away by Kirstin. Same with Say Something.
Bohemian Rhapsody
I have watched this one many, many, many times, and I am still impressed by it. Definately was a grammy winner
The one I believe you said you have a man crush on (white haired, usually blonde guy) is Scott! He is my absolute favorite! Hopefully maybe he’ll be yours too! I have just a plain crush on him and his voice! 😍 You should do Sound Of Silence next! Scott will totally surprise you I promise! He is a baritone, but if you listen he takes over the bass when Avi or the new bass Matt sings and does an amazing job!!
There's a great list of songs to try out. But add "New Rules" to it.
You gotta check out the beatboxer, Kevin Olusola's solo stuff. He's amazing.
My favorite of theirs. So amazing. The effects, makeup, beatboxer, voices, BAM! It’s got it all. Great reaction.
So good!
Also Kevin (beatboxer) does a solo video of Down on his personal page and he does all of it by himself and he plays the Cello like a guitar. You'd love it
This is the best Avi /Kevin combo. They are so perfectly matched.
Think that's great, Love Again is just as awesome 😎
"Love Again" is the definitive followup. It has an EDM/club beat similar to this one, and even more exotic makeup and costuming (they were able to get a shirt for Avi) and some of the notes they hit are amazing (it might have the widest range of any PTX songs for the lead vocals, with Mitch's soaring highs and Avi's super-deep lows), and it is one of their first original songs (close to 100 million views, it is their most watched original composition).
For copyright purposes, anything labeled as "official video" after 2014 is subject to copyright strikes. Their "Evolution of ..." Videos are safe, and their older stuff is OK as well, since they were not signed to an SME label, with their army of copyright claimers.
KOs beatboxing in this is absolutely re-damn-diculous. That run you flipped out on is legendary. For me, Adam from Home Free is #1 just because I prefer his cleaner, strait drum sounds that are perfect for their country style, but for the pop-electronica style of music that Pentatonix is doing, KO is absolutely perfect.
All the effects is their vocals. This song also won them their first grammy.
I love their cover of Radioactive featuring violinist Lindsey Sterling. It's one of the few songs where Kevin, the beatboxer, plays cello while beatboxing! I hope you will check it out.
There's Papaoutai, also with Lindsey Sterling as a guest. Interesting one.
also "Shallow" he does it too and that one moves me to tears every time like "Imagine" does with their visuals
I’m 65 and I’ve seen a couple videos in my lifetime. This one is THE best music video I’ve ever seen!
You will love pentatonix Amazing Grace, Mary did you know (beatboxer sings on those 2 songs) then after do sound of silence.
The only personnel change since they won the TV Singoff is that Avi left because of a sickness in his family preventing him from keeping the touring schedule. All amiable, and he helped find Matt as his replacement. If you think you see any other personnel changes... it's just Kirsten and Mitch altering their looks.
Aside from group material, there are solos and duets out there.
Kevin Olusola is perhaps the most talented member of the group. He does a good bit of studio recording work. He speaks English, Spanish and Mandarin. Has a pre-Med degree from Yale and a music degree from Berklee. He's credited with "inventing" celloboxing. You could review the vid link below, of him in 2005 at age 17, appearing on "From the Top" (a show about overachievers) at Carnegie Hall, playing sax and demonstrating beatboxing. Then look up his cover of "Down," to see him use a studio full of instruments and mics and pull off some fantastic pre-planned looping.
th-cam.com/video/cg-WQl3YCVY/w-d-xo.html
Loved your reaction! La La Latch (Sam Smith/Disclosure/Naughty Boy Mash up) is another Great one!
"Are they making that noise with their mouths?"
The answer to that is almost ALWAYS yes, and when it's not, you see the instrument on the screen. (Kevin's cello, or their collabs with Lindsey Stirling)
PTX cover of Imagine is pure harmony overload and would be great to hear next. :)
Kevin Olusola beatboxing AND playing the cello is an experience you NEED to see.
Sound of silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, imagine, can you feel the love tonight, Say Something, evolution of Michael Jackson are a few of my favourites! Loving your reactions ❤️❤️❤️
You want to hear some SICK bass. Voiceplay's Geoff has an incredible range. He's also friends with Tim from Home Free.
Yep. Check out 16 tons. He is a one man acapella group in that one!
@@MommaBird52 he’s already reacted to that one.
Your excitement over this is so contagious! Love your reactions ❤️
Thank you!! 😁
They did this in Avi and kevin's closet and kitchen for$400 and won a Grammy for it
Kevin, the beat -boxer, plays world class cello, saxophone, and piano. He has perfect pitch. Amazing guy!
And Kevin, the beatboxer is INSANELY talented. PLEASE check out his cover of "Down," and your mind will be blown by Scott's cover of "I'm gonna tell your momma on you." They're all individually mind-blowingly talented.
Love me some Avi. Please check out Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (2nd Grammy win) and Jolene with Dolly Parton (3rd Grammy win).
As far as I know the whistling noise at the start is Avi done at the same time as doing the bass. He does overtone singing and seems able to do two notes at once in some cases.
Amazing Grace by them is just amazing... :)
For Pentatonix you have to do Dance of the Sugar plum Fairy, Bohemian Rhapsody and Sound of Silence. Then Amazing Grace, Can't hold us, show you how to love, sing, come along and Gold (watch the original by Kiiara first to truly appreciate the talent). I also highly recommend you check out their journey through the sing off as it's well worth the time to see the beginning.
Sound of silence, Gold, Imagine, Thank you, amazing grace
You have to be my favorite reactionist so far. It's a guilty pleasure for me to view people discovering Pentatonix. Try dance of the sugar plum fairies. No words in that one!
I will check that out!
On the sing off, Avi and Kevin (the low end), were titled "Meat and Potatoes". You should watch those episodes. Can't emphasize how much other songs like Sound of Silence, Say Something, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Amazing Grace will blow your mind! I'm partial to their original song Sing as well!
I'd love to see your reaction to their original Love Again. It'll blow your mind!
When you find a reactor who GETS IT! I just watched your brain explode for a solid 15 minutes and I loved every second of it 😂 So excited to watch you deep dive into this epic-ness! I’m going to resist the urge to suggest a hundred of my personal favorites and just pick one for now: pleassssse watch their cover of Gold by Kiiara. If you’re not familiar with the original be sure to listen to that first so you can fully comprehend what is happening in that cover. It’s the one that convinced me they were aliens 😆
Yes, their live performance of Gold is mind blowing. But so is their video for their original Run To You. During the section where the flower petals are “falling upward”, the video was recorded backward and the PTX members were singing their parts BACKWARDS so that when the video was run in reverse the sound would be correct. Who the hell does that?! Who else COULD do that?
@@simplesimon8586 ALIENS! hahaha
voiceplay is another a cappella group to watch, I feel as if they are more "character" songs they have such unique voices along with amazing talent.
He has a few VoicePlay reactions already.
If you have just listened to 2 of their videos you will not believe what they can do. They make every cover better than the original plus they have their own original songs! You will not be disappointed with any song you choose to react to. Me favorite is Aha Singapore Live Star Vista!!!! Amazing.... It is crazy good!!!!!!
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, guitar solo done is with a megaphone sound's most alike Queen. Won't be disappointed but amazed.
The biggest acapella group and the best.
They won the Grammy with this one.
Welcome to the rabbit hole. You are a blast to watch and a joy to listen to. For recommendations:
Amazing Grace
Imagine
Bohemian Rhapsody
Come Along - this one's fun!
Sound of Silence
And of course, really any other song in their catalog is great too!
they have hundreds of videos out now for you to jump into LOL this year is their 10th anniversary of being together so there's 10 years of content to wade through! They are mostly pop but they also have their own sound to some really great familiar songs. Might I suggest that you start with their "Evolution of" videos. There's Evolution of Music, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Evolution of Rhianna, Evolution of Beyonce, Evolution of Ariana Grande. and when you get to their side projects, Scott and Mitch (the blonde guy and the high pitched brown haired guy) have a side project called Superfruit and they have some evolution videos they have done.
Bohemian Rhapsody HAS to be next. There is no A Cappella group in the league with PTX. HOME FREE is good, but PTX is PERFECT. They have two original EP's! That is another thing that they bring to the table. Sing and Cracked are off the first EP and two of my favorites.
I'd love to see your rxn to Amazing Grace. Kirsten KILLS that one. Give me chills every time. And she kills "Say Something" too.
the contacts make the eyes amazing but the ring light they are singing in enhance it imo thats really cool you can see the reflection of the light.
From the sing off the called Kevin and Avi .....Meat and potatoes of the group lol.....this group is so insanely talented
You definitely need to see Pentatonix cover of: Amazing Grace, The Prayer (where Mitch sings Celine Dion's part from her cover of this song with Andrea Bocelli), Mary Did You Know, and ALL of their Christmas music. Enjoy.
I still get chills. They are so AWESOME! I love this song and video. It sounds as great as it looks. They did a fantastic job. Your reaction was priceless. I was wondering how it didn't get blocked either. This song is their most blocked song on the internet. I guess they are that proud of it and they have cause to be. #HOG
Sound of silence by pentatonix!! 💜
Amazing Grace and Can You Feel The Love Tonight
My recommendations: Love again, Run to you, Natural disaster (originals), bohemian rhapsody, dance of the sugar plum fairy, imagine (covers). And the christmas music is always welcome no matter what time of the year it is!
Always fun when someone discovers Pentatonix! We Pentaholics completely understand how difficult it can be getting past copyright. It's all good. Glad to see you enjoying this ride. You're impressed now. Just wait...
Kevin's beatboxing rivals Home Free's Adam. I'm nearly convinced Kevin is an alien with EVERYTHING he can do.(Happy to be a new subscriber.)
You are not prepared. The Pentaholics...they are coming. I am just cackling like a fool watching your reaction. I love it! Some answers to questions you have, or will have and random tidbits: If you find yourself asking, "Is that Mitch?" Yes, it's always Mitch. He didn't leave or get swapped out. The only change has been when Avi left 😢(I know, it makes me sad too. He's doing fantastic though and seems very very happy. Matt, Avi's replacement that he helped PTX choose, has a smooth silky bass and is amazing too!) Also, it's always Kirstin, too. Kevin+Avi=meat and potatoes. "Really? REALLY?!" Absolutely! You'll find yourself saying that a lot.
You should react to Run to You, Love Again, Imagine, Radioactive, Light in the Hallway, Havana, Gold, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Christmas song, I know, but it's fantastic) Little Drummer Boy AND All the PTX Sing OFF episodes. Ok, I'll stop...or I mean I could go on..there's Water, Rose Gold...ok ok, stopping. Thanks for an awesome reaction, glad I subbed. ❤
Jaron -- just a note on your reaction. I was on when it went live. I've watched it at least half a dozen times today because it is so real, so authentic and so fun. You said you're trying to say something professional. Don't try. Just bring your authentic joy of discovery, which makes it so great. I subscribed 3 minutes into the Hallelujah review because I could see how you were going to go into the rabbit hole. As someone onboard from day 1, it's a blast to see others get on board. For me the best was when you ran headlong, full speed into the full effects of "Meat and Potatoes" -- Avi and Kevin during "Television Rules the Nation". They were given the nickname Meat and Potatoes by Shawn Stockman (from Boyz II Men) on the Sing Off because they are the Meat and Potatoes of Pentatonix. You have a real, true reaction. And as someone said recently, watching your reactions: "I'm In. I'm All In".
Needed this today thank you!
You’re going to be VERY busy. They have an insanely large catalog. Can’t wait to see more from you!!!
More coming soon.
There are so many great songs to choose from, but you really need to check out "Bohemian Rhapsody." It is so good that Brian May, Queen's guitarist, posted it on his personal social media pages.
to quote BTO 'you ain't seen nothing yet. Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary did you know, sound of silence, can you feel the love tonight, on and on
and they won a grammy for it
You are the first reactor who expresses how I feel about Pentatonix. Welcome to the Pentaholics. Enjoy the ride.
Current PTX members:
Mitch - High tenor, unbelievable sounds out of him.
Kevin - beatbox and some good singing.
Matt - new bass, replaced Avi
Kirsten - great mezzo-soprano
Scott - baritone and lead singer.
I grew up loving the Beatles, but that doesn't mean I didn't listen to or loved other groups.
By the same token, I love both Home Free and VoicePlay, and listen to them all the time.
PTX is technically perfect. I love some of their songs, this being one of them. But personally, there is something I don't like in their attitude.
Next on PTX, if you didn't do them yet, try Sound of Silence or Bohemian Rhapsody. They are both awesome!
A little help: the white-haired guy is Scott, the Lady is Kirsten, the black-haired guy is Mitch, the Bass of course Avi (in later Video´s replaced by Matt) and the Beatboxer is Kevin. And welcome to us Pentaholics :-)
Just subscribed. Mitch and Avi are my all time favorite singers. I love the rest of the group including Matt when he joined. I’ll go back and watch your Home Free reactions but it is you starting on PTX that got my attention. Great reaction.
I listen to all 3 of the big a capella groups and you're right Pentatonix is on another level. They do amazing original music as well as covers that are either better than or equal to the original. Looking forward to your rabbit hole. Avi, Kevin (KOvers-beat boxer), and Kirstin also have their own solo music. Also Scott (white hair) and Mitch have their own group called Superfruit. All of which are excellent they are all so very talented.
They aren't just the best Acapella group in the World, they are one of the best groups in the World period.
White hair is Scott, beat boxer is Kevin, Kirsten the amazing woman, Mitch is the insane high male voice and Avi is Bass
You’re absolutely adorable! I love your reactions! I don’t know if this was mentioned but they filmed this video in some guys closet. The contact also bothered Kevin(the beatboxed) that’s why he has the sun glasses thing on his face. You can also see it in Avi’s eyes. You should check out their evolution videos!!
This is by far the most entertaining reaction video to Pentatonix I have had the privilege of watching. Thank you.
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Can't go wrong with any of their songs, original or cover. I'm a Pentaholic and a Home Fry. Have you seen Home Free's cover of Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan? It is awesome!
Woo-hoo! The first reaction I've seen that noticed the insane beat boxing
Your reactions have me grinning from ear to ear!! Great job!
Yay! Thank you!
I could listen to Kirstie sing the phone book. If you want one of the Pentatonix performances with her a little more "out front" and featured, react to their cover of "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit