Impressed? Go see what they did to John Lennon's Imagine. Then go see what they did to Daft Punk. Like rap? Go check out Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Lewis). Want sass? Check out Problem (Ariana Grande). How about instrumental? They did a song that doesn't have any words... and won a Grammy for it... The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy. You have a long journey before you... enjoy!
I LOVE watching reactors react to this tour de force. Their production values are always so TIGHT & their talent undeniable. For fun, just because Christmas is coming, check out their rendition of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch". If that doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing can.
Yeah, he ain't getting out of this lmao. The only way for him now is further down the rabbit hole. Is it too early to suggest the Star Vista to him? That is a serious Avi Knockdown and Mitch Slap combined.
Welcome to PTX rabbit hole. We Pentaholics welcome you but fair warning. Their excellence and Creativity is addictive and mind blowing! They try always and especially here to respect the original artists!!! So. It’s all real. Just their voices They only record what they can produce live. If they use an instrument. You will see it. Mitch, Scott and Kirstie grew up together And have been singing together since childhood..their harmonies are so tight. Kevin the beat boxer is a for real genius. He graduated pre med from Yale, spent a year plus in China and speaks fluent Mandarin. He has perfect pitch And is a gifted cellist. On some of their Videos he plays cello and beat boxes at same time🤯. Avi. Is a trained opera bass. He was PTX from 2011-2017 He left on friendly terms for family illness and then Matt became new bass Mitch and Kirstie change up Their look in every video but it’s always them. Please play some more of PTX
Kevin also plays other instruments...piano? Certainly Sax. He played Sax in Carnegie Hall as a teen (Cello too). Oh, and he has a beautiful tenor voice too. Thanks to Avi for bringing that out of him.
Harrison.. check out Evolution of Michael Jackson by PTX. I was introduced to this group a couple of months ago and they are fire and 100% real.. enjoy the PTX journey.. you won’t regret it!❤️🌺
I've heard that Brian May put this out on his social media with the word "Enjoy." The starry sky was, of course, an homage to Dr. May who is an astrophysicist. Avi, dark beard, is an opera trained basso profundo and has been known to blow out speakers with his low notes. Kevin, beatboxer, is a true Renaissance man. Plays cello and sax, graduate of Yale in premed, speaks Mandarin and some Spanish. Mitch, counter tenor, has been called a chameleon as he may look different in every video. The band has been together since 2011 with only one change in personnel. They have 3 Grammys, several gold and platinum albums, made several world tours with sold-out venues, appeared at the LA Forum and Madison Square Garden in 2019.
Remember Avi Kaplan amicably at the end of 2017. He was replaced by Matt Sallee. The only personnel change in 10 years. Kirstie and Mitch change their look a lot, from hairstyle, and hair color etc. They LOOK like new members, but the bass change is the only newish member!
For some more crazy, they have done two EDM songs - Daft Punk : medley of 7 or so Daft Punk EDM songs (mostly French House) and Love Again, an original that is perhaps even stranger. Kevin works very hard on these songs doing synth drums, fades/drops and other special effects. The arrangement of Daft Punk got them a grammy.
There is no need to apologize (in the text overlay). Be aware, we Pentaholics have seen these videos 100's if not 1000's of times. I highly recommend making the video 50% to 60% transparent so whats behind the video also alters what the algorithm sees. For the text overlay, I suggest simply put a few lines of info, like line 1: "Pentatonx covering", line 2 "Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen".
I love that you are enjoying PTX...i discovered them a few months ago and i adore them, please react to HALLELUJAH, DAFT PUNK, 90'S DANCE MEDLEY, CAN'T HOLD US, and maybe even some SUPERFRUIT which is 2 of the guys from PTX
So...I REALLY NEEDED SOMETHING to make me smile today...THANK YOU! Nothing makes me smile more than watching someone get blown away by Pentatonix! I am sure I had the SAME kind of reaction when I watched this cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" the first time! Like you said, there are SO MANY Pentatonix songs/videos for you to react to. It's hard to know where to start. But the REALLY GREAT thing is no matter which ones you listen to, it will be wonderful! For an original song, check out "Love Again". Again, THANK YOU for sharing your reaction to "Bohemian Rhapsody". I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos!
It took them 5 yrs to work out this arrangement to get the point they would record and preform it. Someone sent it to Brian May and re posted it on his site telling the fans to enjoy.
What is most surprising to me about this song, and I am not disrespectful of what they did that won Grammy Awards (those three deserved it) was how this song was never even nominated for one. This one and the Prayer as well, plus a couple of their Christmas songs. Pentatonix deserves far more than just the three Grammy winners.
When you're ready for some holiday feels, their most recent video THE PRAYER is excellent! More heavily studio produced than their earlier work, but (I feel) the impact is worth it. (New subscriber)
also a fun PTX video is My Favorite Things (from the sound of music) which they release last year around Christmas - I would love to watch your reaction to both of these favorites of mine from PTX : My Favorite things th-cam.com/video/EGOz9f78IjI/w-d-xo.html ... the Prayer - th-cam.com/video/wnvzwAPqniU/w-d-xo.html
Avi Kaplan has the most beautiful basso profundo (super low) voice out there. There are others who sing super low, but Avi's is the smoothest, like warm chocolate. Unfortunately he left Pentatonix about three yrs ago. Fortunately he's doing solo stuff! I'm sure you'll enjoy his "Change On The Rise". th-cam.com/video/382BTxLNrow/w-d-xo.html
Although they've gotten a bit more experimental with their latest all-original album The Lucky Ones (as far as layering and effects on their voices that can't necessarily be recreated in an acoustic live performance), most of their catalog can be (and has been) recreated live by them. The few production techniques they use on their albums are basic layering, EQ, reverb and echo, autotune as an effect if it was used in the original song, and there was some distortion on Mitch's voice in the "guitar" solo to capture the rock guitar sound. But they have always prided themselves on being able to perform their songs live, many of them have been performed acoustically for private performances, and you can find them on TH-cam. They do this song live, without a backing track...including the operatic bridge, which was something even the great Freddy Mercury and Queen couldn't do.
I subbed bcoz I see you're discovering Ptx!!! Get ready to have your mind blown time & time again, coz every song they sing, whether it's a cover or an original(they have 2 entire albums of originals) will knock you out!! Also, the members have lots of individual solo YT channels, including a channel called Superfruit featuring Scott & Mitch, where you will discover the insane talent of each of them personally!! You may want to start by next reacting to "Ptx for Beginners". Now that you are reacting to Ptx, the pentaholics are gonna blow up your channel! (in a good way of course! Lol!) Welcome to the Ptx rabbit hole!!! I can tell you're a future pentaholic!!!
If you want to see where they came from, check out the journey on 'The Sing Off, which they won. However, a week later the record label dropped them because they didn't know how to promote acapella. So, the group took to TH-cam and started posing covers. Eventually SME picked them up but that's why they've stayed humble and so appreciative of their fans. The best vids I've seen of their journey are from mrduckbear, it's definitely a great intro to the group and a way to see how far they've come!
In an interview, Kevin (beatboxer) said that they did electronically manipulate Mitch's voice on the "guitar" solo to make it seem more authentic.. However, he still had to sing the runs and when they sing it live, it sounds very very close to this recording.
The vocals are amazing.. but yes, the bass lines and percussion by Avi and Kevin are so incredibly tight it really does sound like instruments are being played. Mind-blowing!
I've heard they added some distortion to Mitch's voice track in the studio version for the guitar lead, but he gets by in live performances with probably no more than an EQ adjustment.
Now do you understand why us Pentaholics are fans for life. They don't have a bad song ever!! We can and will listen to their music over and over! We love watching someone get "Mitch slapped". We love watching reactors fall totally in love with Pentatonix PTX. all the way! But also check out their individual channels.
Funny watching you hear this for the first time. LOL 😆 🤣 😂 I was laughing and talking to you telling you "yes this is real". Loved your reaction. They (Pentatonix) are the real deal. They undoubtedly are the best a cappella group in the world. So many good songs to choose from...where to even begin??? I recommend their Grammy winner Daft Punk and their 90's Dance Medley next. Their newest one "The Prayer" is one of their best works to date. It is definitely Grammy worthy. Welcome to the Pentaholics and I look forward to your journey through PTX.
We love seeing newbies become addicted to PTX (a good addiction). No voice effect with guitar Mitch, he does this live (and there are fan videos from shows with this th-cam.com/video/xELVHG6hYxk/w-d-xo.html)
The Grassi Guitar does not require a megaphone. It is just a prop to draw attention to who is making the sound. I heard it done live and it was EPIC. This is the best cover of this song that I have ever heard. Most Pentatonix covers improve the original song but this song is so iconic that they could not improve it only come close to being as good.
I love seeing reactors' reactions when they realize that Kevin is doing the drum/cymbals sound, when they hear Avi's low 'the wind blows' and then the coup de grace, Mitch doing the electric guitar. Welcome to PTX and yes, it's all them. The only time you'll see equipment of any kind (like Kevin playing the cello), you'll see the instruments, other than that, it's all them and their voices and Kevin's voice and body. More of my favorites are 90's Dance Medley, Mary Did You Know, I just called to say I love you, oh and another great one is The Wizard of Ahhhs (in honor of Wizard of OZ the original movie). th-cam.com/video/QkVeKb2igrg/w-d-xo.html BTW, you could also watch the behind the scenes on how PTX did this video.
Raw talent! And absolute dedication. Discipline and investing time and every fibre inside ! This is maybe the only explanation for this monumental accomplishment
I'm behind on my TH-cam viewing due to the Thanksgiving holiday. So very glad I saw this today. Being both a massive (slightly obsessive) Pentatonix and Queen fan I've watched dozens of reactions to this and yours definitely belongs on the top of the list. You were a delight to watch. I live to see the response on reactor's faces the first time they experience the genius, craft and as you will come to discover, the endless talent of PTX. Can't wait for more!
Fantastic reaction! I laughed at/with you the whole time. But hey, all the Pentaholics have been in your shoes. They have out-of-this-world, mind-blowing talent. Welcome to a crazy-wild ride.
They are amazing, huh. Thank you for reacting to this incredible Pentatonix video. Glad that you enjoyed it. Mitch can also do an excellent violin sound. More Pentatonix reactions please.
Love Queen - yes, Freddie was a genious - this is my favourite cover, and one of only a very few, very few, that the original is still the best (I mean, it's Queen!) - almost all of the time the PTX version is an upgrade (as many other commentators say) to the original. They recently did a cover of Somebody to Love, for a tribute TV show - there is a copy on TH-cam somewhere you may like to see - it's a great cover also! And if you like their talent and creativity, check out Love Again, an older original song of theirs that is fast, upbeat and a little crazy!
New subscriber here in hopes that you will be doing more Pentatonix reactions! Mitch is definitely not using a voice effect, and the megaphone is just a prop. He has done the guitar in live performances. Some suggestions for you are: “Hallelujah” “The Prayer” “Evolution of Michael Jackson” - which is done live and in one take “Evolution of Rihanna” - live and in one take “New Rules Are You That Somebody” “Attention” Hope to see another PTX reaction soon!!
OMG! Your reaction was like watching it again for the first time!. Thank you. If you want to go down a rabbit hole....this would be the best one to choose!!
When you get in a mood for Christmas music, checkout “ Mary, Do You Know, Silent Night, The Little Drummer Boy, The Prayer” and a whole slew of others..
In an interview the group said they arrange songs with Ben Bram, their long-time collaborator. Then they rehearse, sometimes as much as 10-12 hours at a time. You may notice the bass in different in this video. Avi Kaplan was the bass from their founding until late 2017. Avi left amicably at the end of 2017. Matt Sallee joined them as the new bass for their Christmas tour in 2017. It may look like other members have changed. They have NOT. In particular, Mitch and Kirstie, change their looks frequently. So frequently we PENTAHOLICS call them chameleons. But Mitch, Scott, Kirstie (who went to the same high school in Arlington, TX.) have been with the group since 2011! Beatboxer Kevin Olusola has also been with them since 2011. Pentatonix never records anything they can’t sing live. I can vouch for them-I’ve been to two concerts so far!
The guitar solo is not a special effect, unless you count Mitch as "special" ... which he is, actually. You just got "Mitch-slapped" but don't worry, you're in good company. It has happened to just about every person doing a PTX reaction video.
Hello Harrison! Loved your reaction. Just discovered your channel and just watched your PTX Sound of Silence Reaction and now Bohemian Rhapsody. This is Pure Pentatonix Perfection. A Capella at its very best and redefined by PTX. So glad that you recognize their talent, their creativity and the hard work that they do. You are "super trapped" --- by Pentatonix --- LOL ---as are we all, and we love it. I laughed when you said the drums sounded "legit" that is the skill of Kevin. Then I thought, what will you say when you hear the electric guitar from Mitch. The definition of A Capella is "without instrumental accompaniment" but PTX have redefined this -- they don't only sing, the ARE the instruments!! Wait as you continue to discover the talent of each of them individually and all five of them together. You have about 200 PTX songs waiting for your reactions - covers and originals, more if you count the live performances that are must see. I see on the playlist that you have continued to react to PTX so I have subscribed to your channel to join you for this journey. See you down the rabbit hole. This going to be such fun!!
Mitch is very good at imitating sounds...here's a 20 sec clip of Mitch "being a Sharpie"...it's old, u can see how young they are here lol. It makes me laugh every time I watch it. th-cam.com/video/2q7fw1qN378/w-d-xo.html Also, if u do more, Mitch will look different in pretty much every video, but he's always there and u know its him when he starts singing. And in case no one mentioned it to u yet, there's only been 1 member change since 2011 when they got started. Any video 2011-2017 will have Avi as bass (guy with beard). Any video 2018-today will have Matt. He was the guy on far left in Sound of Silence. Scott, the blonde guy, will cover the bass whenever Avi or Matt sings lead. He has a huge range. If u react to their cover of Problem u can see how high he can go lol.
Great reaction! Welcome to the world of Pentatonix and their Pentaholic fans. You may want to watch The Beginner’s Guide to Pentatonix to meet them and understand their beginning. They have a new song from their new album, Evergreen, out called THE PRAYER. You won’t believe your ears on this one.
Greetings from Southern California. New sub here. I like to start at the bottom and work my way up. Since I know it helps I tend to comment a lot. I’ve been watching reactions for quite awhile now. I realize that it’s like hanging out with someone. So I only watch reactors that I enjoy. Since I’m off to the next one…I guess I like you. 🤣🤭
In response to your comment about Freddie being crazy or genius to write n compose this: "Science has not yet taught us whether madness is, or is not, the sublimity of intelligence. " -Edgar Allen Poe *my all time favorite quote*
Again, another great reaction. You always make me laugh when you see this groups talent. Did the same for me when I started listening to them. So much love and keep up the great work down the PTX rabbit hole. From Great Grandma in WA. State.
Scott tall blonde and Mitch have known each other since they were 10. Kirstie joined them in junior high and they became the Trio. For the Sing Off they needed at least 5 members so Scott found Kevin the beat boxer on a You Tube channel. Then found Avi through a friend of a friend and Pentatonix was born. That's Mitch's voice, he does it on tours without the bullhorn. You should hear him when he imitates the noise a sharpie makes when your writing with it, or his whistle notes.
5:59 honestly...my reaction when I first heard it...it just is so smooth and *the chef's kiss* like...they're all just so good! And no voice effects or drums, just them and their talent
Harrison, as I understand it, they worked for years, many years, to perfect this songs version. This people are perfectionists. Stay safe and sound. German greetings
Their record label is heavy-handed with the copyright blocks. Keep that in mind when reacting to Pentatonix and use whatever workarounds that are successful for you.
I believe I read that Freddy Mercury had 3 or 4 partial songs in his mind he couldn't seem to do anything with, but were too good to just drop. They found a way to put them together, and the rest was history.
PTX ~ when they decided they wanted to do this they actually waited about five years before they really felt confident enough to produce it! Their hard work really did pan out for the best rendition I've heard! 😎
The whole thing is acapella...no instruments at all...however they do use the prop of a microphone to give a better sound but the lie version is just as good
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Welcome to Pentatonix. The drums are Kevin. The guitar is Mitch. The rest is magic. Emotional reaction. I'm hear for it. Thanks.
I agree! I love his reactions so much!
#TheRestIsMagic
Impressed? Go see what they did to John Lennon's Imagine. Then go see what they did to Daft Punk. Like rap? Go check out Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Lewis). Want sass? Check out Problem (Ariana Grande). How about instrumental? They did a song that doesn't have any words... and won a Grammy for it... The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy. You have a long journey before you... enjoy!
Great comment Ginger!!! Perfect list of songs that will blow his mind!!! This (journey of his down the rabbit hole) is gonna be fun!!! 😉 XO
I would just add GOLD and Run to You to the list. Also maybe White Winter Hymnal. :)
I LOVE watching reactors react to this tour de force. Their production values are always so TIGHT & their talent undeniable. For fun, just because Christmas is coming, check out their rendition of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch". If that doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing can.
@ Ginger Johnson - I'm 100% with you.
And country... Jolene...
Kevin basically has a drum set in his mouth ❤️. Mitch can be the guitar without the megaphone too. They are amazing.
Watch a live version, he doesn't use the megaphone, just a prop.
Harrison, your doomed, your going to spend the rest of your life, being a Pentaholic !! Peace😎👌
Yeah, he ain't getting out of this lmao. The only way for him now is further down the rabbit hole. Is it too early to suggest the Star Vista to him? That is a serious Avi Knockdown and Mitch Slap combined.
Just an FYI, us Pentaholics require very frequent videos to feed the fix! Keep them coming!
Welcome to PTX rabbit hole. We Pentaholics welcome you but fair warning. Their excellence and
Creativity is addictive and mind
blowing! They try always and especially
here to respect the original artists!!!
So. It’s all real. Just their voices
They only record what they can produce live. If they use an instrument. You will see it.
Mitch, Scott and Kirstie grew up together
And have been singing together since childhood..their harmonies are so tight.
Kevin the beat boxer is a for real genius.
He graduated pre med from Yale, spent a year plus in China and speaks fluent Mandarin. He has perfect pitch
And is a gifted cellist. On some of their
Videos he plays cello and beat boxes at same time🤯. Avi. Is a trained opera bass. He was PTX from 2011-2017
He left on friendly terms for family illness and then Matt became new bass
Mitch and Kirstie change up
Their look in every video but it’s always them. Please play some more of PTX
Kevin also plays other instruments...piano? Certainly Sax. He played Sax in Carnegie Hall as a teen (Cello too). Oh, and he has a beautiful tenor voice too. Thanks to Avi for bringing that out of him.
The guitar is him, seen it live with no megaphone.
Yep, me too
Absolutely , all Mitch!! You've been Mitch slapped
Yup it’s all Mitch ….
I friggin love when people hear this group for the first time, and are genuinely breath-taken. Can’t wait to see more
You need to set up a Pentatonix playlist. I guarantee you will react to loads more, so set it up now to make life easier.
Brian May of Queen saw this, and tweeted " enjoy " .
Harrison.. check out Evolution of Michael Jackson by PTX. I was introduced to this group a couple of months ago and they are fire and 100% real.. enjoy the PTX journey.. you won’t regret it!❤️🌺
I've heard that Brian May put this out on his social media with the word "Enjoy." The starry sky was, of course, an homage to Dr. May who is an astrophysicist. Avi, dark beard, is an opera trained basso profundo and has been known to blow out speakers with his low notes. Kevin, beatboxer, is a true Renaissance man. Plays cello and sax, graduate of Yale in premed, speaks Mandarin and some Spanish. Mitch, counter tenor, has been called a chameleon as he may look different in every video.
The band has been together since 2011 with only one change in personnel. They have 3 Grammys, several gold and platinum albums, made several world tours with sold-out venues, appeared at the LA Forum and Madison Square Garden in 2019.
Remember Avi Kaplan amicably at the end of 2017. He was replaced by Matt Sallee. The only personnel change in 10 years. Kirstie and Mitch change their look a lot, from hairstyle, and hair color etc. They LOOK like new members, but the bass change is the only newish member!
For some more crazy, they have done two EDM songs - Daft Punk : medley of 7 or so Daft Punk EDM songs (mostly French House) and Love Again, an original that is perhaps even stranger. Kevin works very hard on these songs doing synth drums, fades/drops and other special effects.
The arrangement of Daft Punk got them a grammy.
There is no need to apologize (in the text overlay). Be aware, we Pentaholics have seen these videos 100's if not 1000's of times. I highly recommend making the video 50% to 60% transparent so whats behind the video also alters what the algorithm sees. For the text overlay, I suggest simply put a few lines of info, like line 1: "Pentatonx covering", line 2 "Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen".
More PENTATONIX! "Let's talk about this"......speechless! Great reactions! Love seeing someone new react to this group. It's very satisfying....lol
I love that you are enjoying PTX...i discovered them a few months ago and i adore them, please react to HALLELUJAH, DAFT PUNK, 90'S DANCE MEDLEY, CAN'T HOLD US, and maybe even some SUPERFRUIT which is 2 of the guys from PTX
So...I REALLY NEEDED SOMETHING to make me smile today...THANK YOU! Nothing makes me smile more than watching someone get blown away by Pentatonix! I am sure I had the SAME kind of reaction when I watched this cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" the first time! Like you said, there are SO MANY Pentatonix songs/videos for you to react to. It's hard to know where to start. But the REALLY GREAT thing is no matter which ones you listen to, it will be wonderful! For an original song, check out "Love Again". Again, THANK YOU for sharing your reaction to "Bohemian Rhapsody". I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos!
It took them 5 yrs to work out this arrangement to get the point they would record and preform it. Someone sent it to Brian May and re posted it on his site telling the fans to enjoy.
What is most surprising to me about this song, and I am not disrespectful of what they did that won Grammy Awards (those three deserved it) was how this song was never even nominated for one. This one and the Prayer as well, plus a couple of their Christmas songs. Pentatonix deserves far more than just the three Grammy winners.
When you're ready for some holiday feels, their most recent video THE PRAYER is excellent! More heavily studio produced than their earlier work, but (I feel) the impact is worth it. (New subscriber)
also a fun PTX video is My Favorite Things (from the sound of music) which they release last year around Christmas - I would love to watch your reaction to both of these favorites of mine from PTX : My Favorite things th-cam.com/video/EGOz9f78IjI/w-d-xo.html ... the Prayer - th-cam.com/video/wnvzwAPqniU/w-d-xo.html
The live version isn't actually all that different from the studio version of the Prayer!
Avi Kaplan has the most beautiful basso profundo (super low) voice out there. There are others who sing super low, but Avi's is the smoothest, like warm chocolate. Unfortunately he left Pentatonix about three yrs ago. Fortunately he's doing solo stuff! I'm sure you'll enjoy his "Change On The Rise". th-cam.com/video/382BTxLNrow/w-d-xo.html
This!!!
Not to mention Avi's latest, "First Place I Go", which has been blowing reactors away.
Although they've gotten a bit more experimental with their latest all-original album The Lucky Ones (as far as layering and effects on their voices that can't necessarily be recreated in an acoustic live performance), most of their catalog can be (and has been) recreated live by them. The few production techniques they use on their albums are basic layering, EQ, reverb and echo, autotune as an effect if it was used in the original song, and there was some distortion on Mitch's voice in the "guitar" solo to capture the rock guitar sound. But they have always prided themselves on being able to perform their songs live, many of them have been performed acoustically for private performances, and you can find them on TH-cam. They do this song live, without a backing track...including the operatic bridge, which was something even the great Freddy Mercury and Queen couldn't do.
I subbed bcoz I see you're discovering Ptx!!! Get ready to have your mind blown time & time again, coz every song they sing, whether it's a cover or an original(they have 2 entire albums of originals) will knock you out!! Also, the members have lots of individual solo YT channels, including a channel called Superfruit featuring Scott & Mitch, where you will discover the insane talent of each of them personally!! You may want to start by next reacting to "Ptx for Beginners". Now that you are reacting to Ptx, the pentaholics are gonna blow up your channel! (in a good way of course! Lol!) Welcome to the Ptx rabbit hole!!! I can tell you're a future pentaholic!!!
Please don't watch the Beginner's Guide if you don't want to get spoiled. There are pieces of more than 50 songs of Pentatonix in it.
Same! New subscriber because you’re doing Pentatonix! ❤️
This group is known for covering many different genres! They are pretty amazing!
You’ve received a lot of good feedback, I’d like to mention that “Hallelujah “ has a measley
600 MILLION views! Just sayin.
Keep doing Pentatonix reaction and you'll get to those subscribers in no time... The pentaholics come in bulk if you do great reaction videos lol
If you want to see where they came from, check out the journey on 'The Sing Off, which they won. However, a week later the record label dropped them because they didn't know how to promote acapella. So, the group took to TH-cam and started posing covers. Eventually SME picked them up but that's why they've stayed humble and so appreciative of their fans. The best vids I've seen of their journey are from mrduckbear, it's definitely a great intro to the group and a way to see how far they've come!
In an interview, Kevin (beatboxer) said that they did electronically manipulate Mitch's voice on the "guitar" solo to make it seem more authentic.. However, he still had to sing the runs and when they sing it live, it sounds very very close to this recording.
Add the drums are all Kevin....you need to see him cello-boxing Try Radioactive...
The vocals are amazing.. but yes, the bass lines and percussion by Avi and Kevin are so incredibly tight it really does sound like instruments are being played. Mind-blowing!
♥ New sub and pentaholic here for the PTX reactions - Let's do this!!
This is pretty much the definitive BR cover...and it only gets better from here. Facts.
I've heard they added some distortion to Mitch's voice track in the studio version for the guitar lead, but he gets by in live performances with probably no more than an EQ adjustment.
Now do you understand why us Pentaholics are fans for life. They don't have a bad song ever!! We can and will listen to their music over and over!
We love watching someone get "Mitch slapped". We love watching reactors fall totally in love with Pentatonix
PTX. all the way!
But also check out their individual channels.
Funny watching you hear this for the first time. LOL 😆 🤣 😂 I was laughing and talking to you telling you "yes this is real". Loved your reaction. They (Pentatonix) are the real deal. They undoubtedly are the best a cappella group in the world. So many good songs to choose from...where to even begin???
I recommend their Grammy winner Daft Punk and their 90's Dance Medley next. Their newest one "The Prayer" is one of their best works to date. It is definitely Grammy worthy. Welcome to the Pentaholics and I look forward to your journey through PTX.
We love seeing newbies become addicted to PTX (a good addiction). No voice effect with guitar Mitch, he does this live (and there are fan videos from shows with this th-cam.com/video/xELVHG6hYxk/w-d-xo.html)
The Grassi Guitar does not require a megaphone. It is just a prop to draw attention to who is making the sound. I heard it done live and it was EPIC.
This is the best cover of this song that I have ever heard. Most Pentatonix covers improve the original song but this song is so iconic that they could not improve it only come close to being as good.
I love seeing reactors' reactions when they realize that Kevin is doing the drum/cymbals sound, when they hear Avi's low 'the wind blows' and then the coup de grace, Mitch doing the electric guitar. Welcome to PTX and yes, it's all them. The only time you'll see equipment of any kind (like Kevin playing the cello), you'll see the instruments, other than that, it's all them and their voices and Kevin's voice and body. More of my favorites are 90's Dance Medley, Mary Did You Know, I just called to say I love you, oh and another great one is The Wizard of Ahhhs (in honor of Wizard of OZ the original movie). th-cam.com/video/QkVeKb2igrg/w-d-xo.html BTW, you could also watch the behind the scenes on how PTX did this video.
Always waiting for the #mitchslap 😁😂
No voice affect. Guitar is all Mitch, Drums all Kevin. Brilliance is All PTX
No one will ever be Freddy, but their respectful tribute is awesome
This is purely acapella. Everything you hear is their voices. No instruments. All the instrumental parts are their voices. This is pure art ❤✨️
Raw talent! And absolute dedication. Discipline and investing time and every fibre inside ! This is maybe the only explanation for this monumental accomplishment
You should definitely listen to Pentatonix's Aha! in Singapore, the low note Avi hits in the beginning blows out the speakers
I'm behind on my TH-cam viewing due to the Thanksgiving holiday. So very glad I saw this today. Being both a massive (slightly obsessive) Pentatonix and Queen fan I've watched dozens of reactions to this and yours definitely belongs on the top of the list. You were a delight to watch. I live to see the response on reactor's faces the first time they experience the genius, craft and as you will come to discover, the endless talent of PTX. Can't wait for more!
Fantastic reaction! I laughed at/with you the whole time. But hey, all the Pentaholics have been in your shoes. They have out-of-this-world, mind-blowing talent. Welcome to a crazy-wild ride.
They are amazing, huh. Thank you for reacting to this incredible Pentatonix video. Glad that you enjoyed it. Mitch can also do an excellent violin sound. More Pentatonix reactions please.
And the megaphone is a prop, Mitch does the guitar solos on stage without at shows.
Love Queen - yes, Freddie was a genious - this is my favourite cover, and one of only a very few, very few, that the original is still the best (I mean, it's Queen!) - almost all of the time the PTX version is an upgrade (as many other commentators say) to the original. They recently did a cover of Somebody to Love, for a tribute TV show - there is a copy on TH-cam somewhere you may like to see - it's a great cover also! And if you like their talent and creativity, check out Love Again, an older original song of theirs that is fast, upbeat and a little crazy!
i recommend checking out “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from them, they won a grammy for it, and it’s been one of my favorites since! :DD
New subscriber here in hopes that you will be doing more Pentatonix reactions!
Mitch is definitely not using a voice effect, and the megaphone is just a prop. He has done the guitar in live performances.
Some suggestions for you are:
“Hallelujah”
“The Prayer”
“Evolution of Michael Jackson” - which is done live and in one take
“Evolution of Rihanna” - live and in one take
“New Rules Are You That Somebody”
“Attention”
Hope to see another PTX reaction soon!!
Just keep going with this group until the last bit of brain tissue is blown. Now try Gold and Imagine
Liked that you found a way to post this! Your reaction was great!
OMG! Your reaction was like watching it again for the first time!. Thank you. If you want to go down a rabbit hole....this would be the best one to choose!!
Yeah, this arrangement apparently took them 5 years cause they didn’t want to put it out and for it to not live up to the original.
Love that you got so emotional and choked up. I get it. Me too. It's amazing how talented they are.
Dude...ALWAYS...listen to ptx with your headphones...world of difference
When you get in a mood for Christmas music, checkout “ Mary, Do You Know, Silent Night, The Little Drummer Boy, The Prayer” and a whole slew of others..
i was very much impressed o their talents.
They are just behond talented
can't wait to see ur reaction for another pentatonix, im waiting :)
They have been absolutely brilliant for 10 years. I love finding people discovering them for the first time!
In an interview the group said they arrange songs with Ben Bram, their long-time collaborator. Then they rehearse, sometimes as much as 10-12 hours at a time. You may notice the bass in different in this video. Avi Kaplan was the bass from their founding until late 2017. Avi left amicably at the end of 2017. Matt Sallee joined them as the new bass for their Christmas tour in 2017. It may look like other members have changed. They have NOT. In particular, Mitch and Kirstie, change their looks frequently. So frequently we PENTAHOLICS call them chameleons. But Mitch, Scott, Kirstie (who went to the same high school in Arlington, TX.) have been with the group since 2011! Beatboxer Kevin Olusola has also been with them since 2011. Pentatonix never records anything they can’t sing live. I can vouch for them-I’ve been to two concerts so far!
The guitar solo is not a special effect, unless you count Mitch as "special" ... which he is, actually. You just got "Mitch-slapped" but don't worry, you're in good company. It has happened to just about every person doing a PTX reaction video.
Hello Harrison! Loved your reaction. Just discovered your channel and just watched your PTX Sound of Silence Reaction and now Bohemian Rhapsody. This is Pure Pentatonix Perfection. A Capella at its very best and redefined by PTX. So glad that you recognize their talent, their creativity and the hard work that they do. You are "super trapped" --- by Pentatonix --- LOL ---as are we all, and we love it. I laughed when you said the drums sounded "legit" that is the skill of Kevin. Then I thought, what will you say when you hear the electric guitar from Mitch. The definition of A Capella is "without instrumental accompaniment" but PTX have redefined this -- they don't only sing, the ARE the instruments!! Wait as you continue to discover the talent of each of them individually and all five of them together. You have about 200 PTX songs waiting for your reactions - covers and originals, more if you count the live performances that are must see. I see on the playlist that you have continued to react to PTX so I have subscribed to your channel to join you for this journey. See you down the rabbit hole. This going to be such fun!!
Mitch is very good at imitating sounds...here's a 20 sec clip of Mitch "being a Sharpie"...it's old, u can see how young they are here lol. It makes me laugh every time I watch it. th-cam.com/video/2q7fw1qN378/w-d-xo.html
Also, if u do more, Mitch will look different in pretty much every video, but he's always there and u know its him when he starts singing. And in case no one mentioned it to u yet, there's only been 1 member change since 2011 when they got started. Any video 2011-2017 will have Avi as bass (guy with beard). Any video 2018-today will have Matt. He was the guy on far left in Sound of Silence. Scott, the blonde guy, will cover the bass whenever Avi or Matt sings lead. He has a huge range. If u react to their cover of Problem u can see how high he can go lol.
Guitar solo is Mitch's voice only -- for confirmation view the song performance LIVE (Evergreen tour I think)
Great reaction! Welcome to the world of Pentatonix and their Pentaholic fans. You may want to watch The Beginner’s Guide to Pentatonix to meet them and understand their beginning. They have a new song from their new album, Evergreen, out called THE PRAYER. You won’t believe your ears on this one.
Mitch's 'guitar solo' is pure Mitch. No effects. He's using the megaphone as a prop. Nothing more. AMAZING!
Greetings from Southern California. New sub here. I like to start at the bottom and work my way up. Since I know it helps I tend to comment a lot. I’ve been watching reactions for quite awhile now. I realize that it’s like hanging out with someone. So I only watch reactors that I enjoy. Since I’m off to the next one…I guess I like you. 🤣🤭
…” I just don’t know what’s real anymore!!”…said every Pentaholic at some point…we’re here for ya buddy!
In response to your comment about Freddie being crazy or genius to write n compose this:
"Science has not yet taught us whether madness is, or is not, the sublimity of intelligence. "
-Edgar Allen Poe
*my all time favorite quote*
Again, another great reaction. You always make me laugh when you see this groups talent. Did the same for me when I started listening to them. So much love and keep up the great work down the PTX rabbit hole. From Great Grandma in WA. State.
They guy with the beard is doing bass.
I'll be back tomorrow to see your next Pentatonix video . As Well I would love you to see Kevin Olusola's KOver of Marian Hill's Down.
Apparently, the megaphone was literally just a prop (no effects). Mitch does this "guitar" in live shows too. He is insanely talented. They all are.
No it’s not a voice effect. The megaphone was just a prop. See the live version and you’ll get. 😂❤❤❤
Scott tall blonde and Mitch have known each other since they were 10. Kirstie joined them in junior high and they became the Trio. For the Sing Off they needed at least 5 members so Scott found Kevin the beat boxer on a You Tube channel. Then found Avi through a friend of a friend and Pentatonix was born. That's Mitch's voice, he does it on tours without the bullhorn. You should hear him when he imitates the noise a sharpie makes when your writing with it, or his whistle notes.
5:59 honestly...my reaction when I first heard it...it just is so smooth and *the chef's kiss* like...they're all just so good!
And no voice effects or drums, just them and their talent
One of the best reactions to this one EVER!!
Harrison, as I understand it, they worked for years, many years, to perfect this songs version. This people are perfectionists. Stay safe and sound. German greetings
The amazing thing is that it sounds exactly like that when they are performing it live.
Lols. Little home free. Some voiceplay. And a splash of voctave. Oh man, wait until you do the accapella rounds.
Their record label is heavy-handed with the copyright blocks. Keep that in mind when reacting to Pentatonix and use whatever workarounds that are successful for you.
Recommend their Rather Be, Come Along, Amazing Grace, and The Prayer.
All Vocals nothing else they do the same on Stage LIVE even the Guitar solo just vocals mega phone just for show
These guys are 3 time Grammy winners. Absolutely amazing group!!! You want to grow your channel? PTX (Pentatonix) reactions will do it for you. 💜
I absolutely love watching the reactions people have where they watch Pentatonix and possibly become a Pentaholic!
I believe I read that Freddy Mercury had 3 or 4 partial songs in his mind he couldn't seem to do anything with, but were too good to just drop. They found a way to put them together, and the rest was history.
PTX ~ when they decided they wanted to do this they actually waited about five years before they really felt confident enough to produce it! Their hard work really did pan out for the best rendition I've heard! 😎
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Kevin can tell you. Practice, practice, practice.
Uh no...not better than the original, that sounds ridiculous cause no one is better than Freddie but Mitch & the group so the BEST cover ever!
From the same album Imagine cover of John Lennon song. Have tissue nearby.
Their cover of sound of silence
The whole thing is acapella...no instruments at all...however they do use the prop of a microphone to give a better sound but the lie version is just as good
Wow....what a great reaction. We all get blown away with Pentatonix and there's so much more to see.
The ‘guitar’ is only. Mitch. He only used the megaphone as a prop in the video. He does not use a megaphone in their live concerts.
Guitar: I'm the best instrument ever
Mitch: I'm about to end this man's career, hold my beer
I would love to see you do Wizard of Ahhh's if you want to see skill and creativity
No voice effect. That is Mitch’s voice through a Megaphone.
As we like to say: ptx doesn't do covers - they do upgrades. 😁💖