Such a kick seeing people discover these guys, best version I’ve ever heard. Always respects to the late great Leonard Cohen for blessing us with this song. ✌🏻
I love most version of this song, it's such a great song. I also recommend Puddle's Pity Party's version as well. different tone then this, but still powerful.
640 million views. Counter-tenor is Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado mezzo soprano, Avi Kaplan bass, Scott Hoying baritone, Kevin Olusola beatboxer, cellist, tenor.
When Avi was singing his part, Scott took over as the bass. All of them have such a broad vocal range .. all of them ate amazing, and Kevin pulls them all together with his beat boxing and other musical effects. All 5 people have totally Outstanding talent.
Fun fact, when Avi sings the second solo Scott (who did the opening solo) actually takes over the bass, when your used to hearing their voices you can hear the difference. Also at the end of the song pay special attention to the bass runs its amazing!
@@FolkFaninMA Scott would take the base during Avi's solo for live performances. This, however, us a studio recording, not a live performance, so yes, the base is all Avi here.
Hallelujah was the first song that I ever heard from Pentatonix and was instantly hooked. Such a range of amazing vocals and range in their voices. Incredibly talented group of individuals!
Forgot to add, have you listened to Pentatonix with Dolly Parton performing 'Jolene' - such an incredible collaboration. th-cam.com/video/oYCoyUxY2HY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your reaction! Your reaction to Mitch's singing is referred to as "being Mitch slapped" by we Pentaholics. They have just recently released a new one, "The Prayer" which may (hopefully) bring them their 4th Grammy award. I would recommend reacting to "Imagine" or "Bohemian Rhapsody" next but they have so many originals and "upgrades" that you won't be disappointed in any song you hear.
Oy! Quit stealing my Base Buddies! Don't get me wrong, I adore Mitch's voice, he is stupendous to be able to be able to hit those notes with such clarity without breaking into operatic tone or making the audience scream "Cut the falsetto!", but in my experience bases with great range are far more rare than tenors with great range and ases who can carry the rumble like Avi are still more rare. Yet somehow most people overlook Avi and how amazingly he complements Kevin's beatboxing the second Mitch opens his pipes.😔 It was great to hear someone who recognized how amazing Avi's contribution is all the way through.🥰
@@BagladyNH It is. I will never stop missing PTX with Avi and Avi with PTX. But "The Sound of Silence" finally reconciled me to PTX with Matt. I admit I can't imagine that one being as breathtaking with Avi. Or at least they wouldn't have arranged it the way they did and I can't imagine any other arrangement being as good. And Avi's solo work shows off a different area of his versatility that didn't have as much opportunity to show when he was with PTX. I still miss his vocal acrobatics with PTX, though.
@@sarahgould5435 Please don't get me wrong I like Matt, he has a beautiful voice. And I guess all things come to an end with a new beginning sooner or later, and Matt can't be knocked down because of who ever came before him. He does have a wonderful voice. I am sorry If people thought I meant otherwise. 🥺
I think you got both Avi slapped and Mitch slapped in this one! Ah, I miss Avi lol. Matt is great and has his own strengths; his voice is so velvety. Avi definitely has the blow-your-hair-back thing going for him lol. Welcome to the wall of sound, at first it's hard to believe five people can make so much volume, but you get used to it. :) No auto-tune, no effects, they refuse to record anything they can't reproduce live, and Scott takes over on the bass line when the bass sings lead (he has the most incredible range and ability to change the tonal quality of his voice. Mitch is definitely flashier and no slump either, but Scott often goes unnoticed next to him).
The first time I heard this song was the night a dear friend killed himself. I remember being numb and feeling sick. I'd had someone I loved dearly betray me, got made homeless, and was sidled with a child I was going to have to raise alone. It was a perfect storm of personal hardship. I wasn't able to sleep or eat, and just felt sick all the time. A friend of mine just sent me this version of the song and for the first time in years, I wept during the final harmonies of this song. I cried myself to sleep. I woke up feeling heavy, but hungry for the first time in days. Great music can, in fact, heal sometimes.
No autotune here. The only video they have used autotune on is their 90s Dance Medley, because the originals used autotune. You can tell easily if you listen. Autotune always has a metallic scree to my ear; it's also flat--not in pitch, but in timbre. Your reactions are epic! I always learn something from you. Hope you keep going for a long time!
"Mary, Did You Know?" is the song that made me fall in love with this group years ago. "You should definitely check out their versions of "Amazing Graze" and "The Prayer" which have both brought tears to my eyes. And yes, these guys sound as good live as they do here on TH-cam. I got to see them in 2018 and I can't wait till I get to see them at the end of this month in Baltimore.
That tremendous bass you hear is Avi Kaplan, the original bass from 2011-2017. He left on good terms for personal reasons. Matt Sallee is the current bass, also excellent, but also different. Avi has been known to blow out speakers. And when the bass singer (Avi or Matt) has the lead, then Scott (the tall blond who started this video) can also cover the bass line... But he can go high also! And there is a live version from a Christmas TV special which proves that everything you hear in the official videos can be done live... They pride themselves on that!. There is also a video Beginners Guide to Pentatonix which explains a lot. They used autotune ONCE (in 90s Dance Medley) to pay homage to the original song and not because they needed correcting.
"It does not get better than this..." oh my, are you in for a surprise lol There is a main trio of a capella groups who turned the world of a capella on its head over a decade ago (PTX, Home Free, VoicePlay), all of which are magically magnificent in their own rights. Fans of each will claim their favourites, and this is to expected with such music that's a joy to listen to. Easily 10 years plus of performances for each of the three groups If you continue to dip into this genre, a whole new vista will open up to you of musical genius. Loved your reaction
I really love the other 2. But objectively they can't be put together with Pentatonix. Not saying they are not as good. I'm not talking about the quality of music. But in terms of turning the World of a capella on its head Pentatonix did it in such a major way that the other 2 are so small comparatively. And they became what they are as a result of PTX's popularity. So i really think PTX did the work and the 2 others were so good, they captured a part of the limelight. But it's okay if you disagree. Thought i'd share my opinion on that
@@sanoodilon4563 as I implied, fans of each will sing the praises of their favourites. On the other hand, a lot of fans of other genres are not fond of any of them Its a matter of taste, and the fan drive
And to add to the accapella excellence, also check out VOCTAVE, while may be more choral like, are equally goosebump inducing. I LOVE all the groups memtioned, each for different reasons and moods. VOCTAVE performs a beautiful Disney Princess Medley who features Kirsten Maldanado and Jeremy Michael Lewis (Kirsten’s ex-fiance). Kirsten is also featured on their newst album the corner of Broadway & Main Street.
when they sing, it seems like there's only good things in humanity, bad things just come out of the mind, the best group there is, a set of angelic voices. Amazing ✴️💙
An introduction to Pentatonix for you: Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which... Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing opera trained bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt. Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work) Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a tenor, and has a purely angelic voice. He also has an amazing range, I've heard 5 octaves before. Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously. Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on TH-cam. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo. Yes they do sound the same live, and yes it is all acapella. They never use instruments except for the occasional use of a cello when they feel it enhances the song (like their covers of Radioactive, Say Something, and Perfect). They have a rule that if they can't do it live they can't release it. I recommend all 3 songs above, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Sound of Silence, and anything else you want to hear! Their Grammy winners are all insanely good. Welcome to musical bliss!
They broke their "rules" for The Lucky Ones album... and threw them completely out the window with The Lucky Ones [Deluxe]. Reactors at this point need to know that... half a dozen songs on that album have a whole slew of instruments - that none of the members were playing (keyboards, guitars, synthesizers) - *and* they cannot perform them live as recorded in studio because they experimented with a ton of vocal layering and audio effects. Mitch is talented, but no way is he singing 3 parts at once in Anchor 😆 So... the rule was no instruments and only arrangements they can perform live *until 2021*
Loss for words, is a very normal reaction, when trying to explain, how Pentatonix makes us feel 🧡💙💜 If you haven't yet. I would love you to react to their cover of John Lennon's Imagine, is truly is quite amazing, with a great message!!!
I first found them when me and a friend were constantly tagging one and another in different versions of "Somebody I Used To Know" our 2 favourites are these and Walk Off The Earth! Xx
Have you heard this version? I heard you saying how rare someone's stage presence is as good (powerful, in this case) as their official video. Listen to how fantastic this live version is compared to their official video. It is simply amazing too! th-cam.com/video/haFHrfmfHbc/w-d-xo.html
My favorite thing is watching the reviewer get "Mitch slapped" the first time they hear him on this song. Your reaction was delicious. And, I think that half of the 300 million views are just me. I am a total Pentaholic and this is my favorite.
I’ve been quietly following them since they were on the competition show. It is so cool, after all this time, that people are still just discovering them… and loving it still as much as I do.
We often say that Pentatonix doesn't do covers; they do upgrades. Believe it. Pentatonix has been around since 2011, when they appeared on _The Sing-Off,_ a television competition for a cappella groups which offered a grand prize of a recording contract with Sony. Pentatonix won the competition, won the recording contract (which had been the sole reason they'd traveled to California to appear), and a week later Sony dumped them, saying that they didn't know how to market an a cappella band. So the band made do. They used what they had - sang anyplace where they could find good acoustics, put their videos up on TH-cam and lived on donations from their followers on TH-cam. Perhaps most importantly, they stuck together. No one bailed out (and they could have). Eventually they got another recording contract and began winning Grammys, and RCA (a subsidiary of Sony) began bugging the company that had signed the recording cotract with them to sell it to RCA. RCA eventually won those discussions, so Sony finally retrieved what it had so thoughtlessly thrown away, but not before putting those young people through a great deal of needless suffering. (The trio, Scott - tall blonde guy, Mitch - guy with the angelic high voice, and Kirstie - the only woman, were just 19 when they won _The Sing-Off._ Kevin - the beatboxer, and Avi - with the gorgeous bass voice, were older, but not much.)
Love your ‘blown away guy’ analogy. Perfect definition of the PTX wall of sound and Avi with his basso profundo. Love witnessing the birth of a new Pentaholic. You have, indeed, fallen down the (bottomless and proverbial) rabbit hole. Buckle up, you’re in for an amazing ride. Enjoy!
If it's too much work you could always sit there with your mouth hanging open in awe. 🤣🤣 I've seen that a lot from reactors. I'm very much enjoying your reactions and your journey to becoming a Pentaholic. You are you know? Also..."That last note!" Yeaaaa, that's our Avi. He's a-may-zing! And by the way he just dropped a new single yesterday called "The First Place I Go" (Avi Kaplan). It'll dig a hole right to your soul and speak to it. 💚💚💚
GREAT REACTION!! The really fantastic thing about Pentatonix is that while you may prefer one of their songs over another, there is no such thing as a "bad" Pentatonix song! ANY song of theirs that you choose to listen/react to will probably knock your socks off! But, I would suggest that you listen to their live performance of "Hallelujah" from their televised Christmas Special a few years ago. You will be AMAZED how much it sounds like the studio recording! THEN, because I have a feeling you (like most of us with a little grey in our hair) REALLY LIKE Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", listen/react to Pentatonix' music video of their cover of it! I really enjoy your reaction videos! I look forward to seeing more!
@@larryshair they also have a live version of sound of silence. Which is great. They do add instruments in the live version that you can see also they use some sort of device/instrument in order to record the foot stomps Kevin uses.
This is just wonderful... They manage to connect our soul to the Divine... This was one of the best versions of this song I've ever heard... Amazing!!! 🙏🙏⚘I loved your reaction, Thanks!
P.S Avi was known to *actually* blow speakers at live gigs. His bass is otherworldly. Matt is wonderful too, and I adore their incredible polish as they’ve solidified their current line up - but as an OG fan, there is something so magical about the vocal mix in the Avi years.
I so wish I could like this more than once!! I’ve come back to this reaction a lot when I’m sad because the pure joy you emit is contagious! “Here comes the beat boxing” 🥰 You are such a genuine beautiful soul!
They've only ever used autotune on one of their songs, and that was for Cher's song 'Believe' as part of their '90s Dance Medley (as a tribute to the original, which was the first to use autotune as an artistic effect.) Apart from that... no autotune, and they sound as good live as they do on recordings.
You must watch their new one “the Prayer”. Or listen to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody!!!! Also the live version of this from their Christmas special sounds just like this, it’s on you tube. Play it for us. Trust us. Pentaholics will not steer you wrong. Lovely reaction. Thank you. They are gifted beyond, but they also work very very hard
I don’t know what’s going on, why they sound as good as they do. I can’t carry a tune in a bucket! But I do know I love them. I too love them all. Great reaction! ♥️
PTX is truly one of the most gifted group of people in all of musicdom!! You are right Magical! If you need to check out their live version of this song from their Christmas special...it sounds the same. They are INSANE that way! 10 years together,1 change, Avi, the bearded bass left and Matt took his spot. They are aliens..I'm pretty sure.....👽Enjoyed your reaction.
"Footsteps of a giant approaching" - it was sneaking up on what Pentaholics call the "Wall of Sound". I loved your way of putting it! 💕 Enjoyed your reaction and am looking forward to more!
This song made me fall in love with them and they never let me off the hook.. thank your for your great reaction and yes, please do the prayer, it's mindblowing!
steve knutson I have been down this delightful rabbit hole since the beginning of the pandemic, and must say it is a main reason i have survived. . what a joy to discover new people who find this group by chance, or by recommendation, and instantly realize they have stumbled onto something unique, and so special that it is hard to find the words to describe them. I have been thinking these last few days , listening to the prayer, how lucky it was that scott and mitch were given such different voices. what would have happened if they were both baritones. it believe it was some some unseen power that thought they would "see what happens". and the rest is history. I have listened to your reaction to all three of your pentatonix reactions at least 3 times and find them mesmerizing. you have a charisma and knowledge that can equal the quality of this fabulous group. can't wait for you to react to Imagine,, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Amazing Grace, the "warhorses , so to speak, but any will do. keep up the great work
Full out assault on senses we don't get to use often at all. Touches me in places and depths I don't ordinarily leave open to BE touched. Like Avee says in his solo..."from your lips he drew the hallelujah", well from my eyes for sure! Brings about confusion born of unprecedented beauty!
We must be about the same age - I think the guy being blown away in his chair was a Maxell tape commercial ;-) Thanks for sharing your reaction. Up 'til I heard this version of Hallelujah the original Leonard Cohen version was my favorite. This one brings tears to my eyes every single time, and I must have heard it at least 100 times counting reaction videos. Oh - and it's true, there's no auto-tune and no overdubbing, but there is some incredibly masterful mixing and mastering going on. It doesn't take away from the talent of the group, but the engineers deserve a lot of credit.
I get so much enjoyment sharing this group with friends. No one who hears them comes away untouched. The back story is great; the three main singers were friends in high school! Kirstin changes her hair a lot which may be why you previously thought it was a different girl than in Mary Did You Know? I feel so blest to be alive to enjoy this amazing group! (I also get a kick out of your reactions .) Keep being real!
Nice reaction. When you kept pausing at the beginning to get your bearings I was thinking ‘buckle up’. LOL This group is amazing. I’ve enjoyed watching them grow and get better and better over the last 10 years.
They are masters of dynamics. They hit you with the wall of sound and then drop it back to quiet. Love, love, love this group. They do all kinds of styles of music, and they do it all very well.
We have seen them several times in person. AMAZINGLY, they sound just the same, just as rich and full! You just have to keep reminding yourself that all that sound is coming from just 5 voices.
No auto tune. The only time they have used it is in their 90s Dance Medley where the original artist used it. Their new song, The Prayer, might be the best song they have done. Also recommend their Rather Be and Amazing Grace.
You might not realize this, but we do. Your 6.43K subscriber list is about to explode as fellow Pentaholics flock to your channel. There's just something incredibly fun about watching reactors stuttering, slapping their foreheads, pausing, crying, getting up from their chair, screaming "I'm not ready!" etc. etc. ad infinitum.
Such a kick seeing people discover these guys, best version I’ve ever heard. Always respects to the late great Leonard Cohen for blessing us with this song. ✌🏻
I said on another reaction of Larry's that this is 1 of 3 greatest covers ever performed.
I love most version of this song, it's such a great song. I also recommend Puddle's Pity Party's version as well. different tone then this, but still powerful.
love the way you Express yourself. very open. I too am a Pentahoulic
Have a listen to John Cale's version. Totally different and very moving
That five people can deliver this much joy is a gift to all of us.
I agree 100%
640 million views. Counter-tenor is Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado mezzo soprano, Avi Kaplan bass, Scott Hoying baritone, Kevin Olusola beatboxer, cellist, tenor.
When Avi was singing his part, Scott took over as the bass. All of them have such a broad vocal range .. all of them ate amazing, and Kevin pulls them all together with his beat boxing and other musical effects. All 5 people have totally Outstanding talent.
Can you imagine THIS version in a Cathedral? The harmony would blow people out of their seats!
And the windows out of the Cathedral too!!
watch their live version of this song, no auto tune no tricks just 5 incredible young adults.
Yes - they are so much better in person!
Amazing in person ❤❤
Fun fact, when Avi sings the second solo Scott (who did the opening solo) actually takes over the bass, when your used to hearing their voices you can hear the difference. Also at the end of the song pay special attention to the bass runs its amazing!
I love how Scott picks up the bass and just for the record, I miss Avi so much. I still love Pentatonix
I’ve actually heard that isn’t true, and that it’s actually Avi singing the base during his solo. Don’t know for sure what the real story is though.
@@FolkFaninMA Definitely Scott, watch the live performance. And you can see Scott singing the Bass part.
@@FolkFaninMA Scott would take the base during Avi's solo for live performances. This, however, us a studio recording, not a live performance, so yes, the base is all Avi here.
@@jamesreese4170 It's Scott while live because one person can'tsing two parts at once. This isn't live, and it's all layered Avi.
Hallelujah was the first song that I ever heard from Pentatonix and was instantly hooked. Such a range of amazing vocals and range in their voices. Incredibly talented group of individuals!
Forgot to add, have you listened to Pentatonix with Dolly Parton performing 'Jolene' - such an incredible collaboration.
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This is my first time listening to this, and I’m in tears. So beautiful
“Like the footsteps of a giant approaching”. Great description!
It's just the perfect combination of five perfect voices...
Thanks for your reaction! Your reaction to Mitch's singing is referred to as "being Mitch slapped" by we Pentaholics. They have just recently released a new one, "The Prayer" which may (hopefully) bring them their 4th Grammy award. I would recommend reacting to "Imagine" or "Bohemian Rhapsody" next but they have so many originals and "upgrades" that you won't be disappointed in any song you hear.
Agreed!!!
Oy! Quit stealing my Base Buddies! Don't get me wrong, I adore Mitch's voice, he is stupendous to be able to be able to hit those notes with such clarity without breaking into operatic tone or making the audience scream "Cut the falsetto!", but in my experience bases with great range are far more rare than tenors with great range and ases who can carry the rumble like Avi are still more rare. Yet somehow most people overlook Avi and how amazingly he complements Kevin's beatboxing the second Mitch opens his pipes.😔 It was great to hear someone who recognized how amazing Avi's contribution is all the way through.🥰
@@sarahgould5435 Its really to bad they split.
@@BagladyNH It is. I will never stop missing PTX with Avi and Avi with PTX. But "The Sound of Silence" finally reconciled me to PTX with Matt. I admit I can't imagine that one being as breathtaking with Avi. Or at least they wouldn't have arranged it the way they did and I can't imagine any other arrangement being as good. And Avi's solo work shows off a different area of his versatility that didn't have as much opportunity to show when he was with PTX. I still miss his vocal acrobatics with PTX, though.
@@sarahgould5435 Please don't get me wrong I like Matt, he has a beautiful voice. And I guess all things come to an end with a new beginning sooner or later, and Matt can't be knocked down because of who ever came before him. He does have a wonderful voice. I am sorry If people thought I meant otherwise. 🥺
They just celebrated 10 years this June. Welcome!!!!!!
Bohemian Rhapsody is mind blowing and Mary did you Know is emotional. they literally MOVE people
You can watch their live version-- it is just as amazing!! You must watch their new cover of The Prayer-- STUNNING!!
I think you got both Avi slapped and Mitch slapped in this one! Ah, I miss Avi lol. Matt is great and has his own strengths; his voice is so velvety. Avi definitely has the blow-your-hair-back thing going for him lol. Welcome to the wall of sound, at first it's hard to believe five people can make so much volume, but you get used to it. :)
No auto-tune, no effects, they refuse to record anything they can't reproduce live, and Scott takes over on the bass line when the bass sings lead (he has the most incredible range and ability to change the tonal quality of his voice. Mitch is definitely flashier and no slump either, but Scott often goes unnoticed next to him).
As they always do when Avi takes the lead, Scott takes over the bass line. That is why it is so good to have a baritone in the group.
yes and a baritone with an insane range and complete control of his falsetto, Scott is astonishing
Amazing grace and bohemian Rhapsody 🔥
The first time I heard this song was the night a dear friend killed himself. I remember being numb and feeling sick. I'd had someone I loved dearly betray me, got made homeless, and was sidled with a child I was going to have to raise alone. It was a perfect storm of personal hardship. I wasn't able to sleep or eat, and just felt sick all the time. A friend of mine just sent me this version of the song and for the first time in years, I wept during the final harmonies of this song. I cried myself to sleep. I woke up feeling heavy, but hungry for the first time in days. Great music can, in fact, heal sometimes.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I just dropped a song from Ren called Suicide that was very touching. Take care my friend.
The human voice is my favorite musical instrument and these folks have mastered that instrument. This is simply THE best musical piece ever.
No autotune here. The only video they have used autotune on is their 90s Dance Medley, because the originals used autotune. You can tell easily if you listen. Autotune always has a metallic scree to my ear; it's also flat--not in pitch, but in timbre. Your reactions are epic! I always learn something from you. Hope you keep going for a long time!
They took first place on a A cappella tv contest show and the rest was history !
"Mary, Did You Know?" is the song that made me fall in love with this group years ago. "You should definitely check out their versions of "Amazing Graze" and "The Prayer" which have both brought tears to my eyes. And yes, these guys sound as good live as they do here on TH-cam. I got to see them in 2018 and I can't wait till I get to see them at the end of this month in Baltimore.
So jealous, closest they are coming to me is Kentucky and I live in Florida
Little Drummer Boy for me. Now have listened to every song that has come out by them!
Definitely try Mary Did You Know! Fabulous and each person shows exactly what they're capable of.
That tremendous bass you hear is Avi Kaplan, the original bass from 2011-2017. He left on good terms for personal reasons. Matt Sallee is the current bass, also excellent, but also different. Avi has been known to blow out speakers. And when the bass singer (Avi or Matt) has the lead, then Scott (the tall blond who started this video) can also cover the bass line... But he can go high also! And there is a live version from a Christmas TV special which proves that everything you hear in the official videos can be done live... They pride themselves on that!. There is also a video Beginners Guide to Pentatonix which explains a lot. They used autotune ONCE (in 90s Dance Medley) to pay homage to the original song and not because they needed correcting.
"It does not get better than this..." oh my, are you in for a surprise lol
There is a main trio of a capella groups who turned the world of a capella on its head over a decade ago (PTX, Home Free, VoicePlay), all of which are magically magnificent in their own rights. Fans of each will claim their favourites, and this is to expected with such music that's a joy to listen to. Easily 10 years plus of performances for each of the three groups
If you continue to dip into this genre, a whole new vista will open up to you of musical genius.
Loved your reaction
I really love the other 2. But objectively they can't be put together with Pentatonix. Not saying they are not as good. I'm not talking about the quality of music. But in terms of turning the World of a capella on its head Pentatonix did it in such a major way that the other 2 are so small comparatively. And they became what they are as a result of PTX's popularity. So i really think PTX did the work and the 2 others were so good, they captured a part of the limelight. But it's okay if you disagree. Thought i'd share my opinion on that
@@sanoodilon4563 as I implied, fans of each will sing the praises of their favourites. On the other hand, a lot of fans of other genres are not fond of any of them
Its a matter of taste, and the fan drive
And to add to the accapella excellence, also check out VOCTAVE, while may be more choral like, are equally goosebump inducing. I LOVE all the groups memtioned, each for different reasons and moods. VOCTAVE performs a beautiful Disney Princess Medley who features Kirsten Maldanado and Jeremy Michael Lewis (Kirsten’s ex-fiance). Kirsten is also featured on their newst album the corner of Broadway & Main Street.
when they sing, it seems like there's only good things in humanity, bad things just come out of the mind, the best group there is, a set of angelic voices. Amazing ✴️💙
An introduction to Pentatonix for you:
Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which...
Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing opera trained bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt.
Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work)
Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a tenor, and has a purely angelic voice. He also has an amazing range, I've heard 5 octaves before.
Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously.
Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on TH-cam. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo.
Yes they do sound the same live, and yes it is all acapella. They never use instruments except for the occasional use of a cello when they feel it enhances the song (like their covers of Radioactive, Say Something, and Perfect). They have a rule that if they can't do it live they can't release it.
I recommend all 3 songs above, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Sound of Silence, and anything else you want to hear! Their Grammy winners are all insanely good. Welcome to musical bliss!
They broke their "rules" for The Lucky Ones album... and threw them completely out the window with The Lucky Ones [Deluxe]. Reactors at this point need to know that... half a dozen songs on that album have a whole slew of instruments - that none of the members were playing (keyboards, guitars, synthesizers) - *and* they cannot perform them live as recorded in studio because they experimented with a ton of vocal layering and audio effects. Mitch is talented, but no way is he singing 3 parts at once in Anchor 😆 So... the rule was no instruments and only arrangements they can perform live *until 2021*
Loss for words, is a very normal reaction, when trying to explain, how Pentatonix makes us feel 🧡💙💜 If you haven't yet. I would love you to react to their cover of John Lennon's Imagine, is truly is quite amazing, with a great message!!!
Agreed! Their version of John Lennon's Imagine knocked me for loop...beautiful ❤️
I first found them when me and a friend were constantly tagging one and another in different versions of "Somebody I Used To Know" our 2 favourites are these and Walk Off The Earth! Xx
I had never heard of them til now. I love them! I'm subbing to them and I had alot of fun watching your reaction 😂🤣 Thank you ✌️🇦🇺
I have watched this video and reactions to it hundreds of times. It still makes me hold my breath in places. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
"All right, I'm done"...
Right?
Just awesome!
lol
Have you heard this version?
I heard you saying how rare someone's stage presence is as good (powerful, in this case) as their official video.
Listen to how fantastic this live version is compared to their official video.
It is simply amazing too!
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My favorite thing is watching the reviewer get "Mitch slapped" the first time they hear him on this song. Your reaction was delicious. And, I think that half of the 300 million views are just me. I am a total Pentaholic and this is my favorite.
lol, that's too funny!
I love seeing everyone's Mitch Slap face. They all have one and it's beautiful.
Their live version from 2016 is just as good. not to be picky but it is about 630 million views. love your enthusiasm!!
I hope you quickly get to some up tempo energetic Pentatonix Christmas songs. Love your genuine reaction every video
Welcome new Pentaholic!
Thanks so much Sean!
Hey Sean, haven't heard you for a while. Hope you're doing well.
@@ellenhofrath Im good thank you. Good to see you again the comments
Was wondering where you went and if you were okay - nice to see you’re still with us Sean ?????!
The voices, each one more beautiful than the other... and they still sing a cappella?!!! Amazing!!! 🙏⚘
I’ve been quietly following them since they were on the competition show. It is so cool, after all this time, that people are still just discovering them… and loving it still as much as I do.
My absolute favorite version of this song .. period!
PTX are true artists of disecting a song and reconstructing it perfectly.
This is the second song of theirs I ever heard and I cried and listened to it over and over. It's impeccable.
There is such a joyous feeling when listening to this version.
We often say that Pentatonix doesn't do covers; they do upgrades. Believe it.
Pentatonix has been around since 2011, when they appeared on _The Sing-Off,_ a television competition for a cappella groups which offered a grand prize of a recording contract with Sony. Pentatonix won the competition, won the recording contract (which had been the sole reason they'd traveled to California to appear), and a week later Sony dumped them, saying that they didn't know how to market an a cappella band.
So the band made do. They used what they had - sang anyplace where they could find good acoustics, put their videos up on TH-cam and lived on donations from their followers on TH-cam. Perhaps most importantly, they stuck together. No one bailed out (and they could have). Eventually they got another recording contract and began winning Grammys, and RCA (a subsidiary of Sony) began bugging the company that had signed the recording cotract with them to sell it to RCA. RCA eventually won those discussions, so Sony finally retrieved what it had so thoughtlessly thrown away, but not before putting those young people through a great deal of needless suffering. (The trio, Scott - tall blonde guy, Mitch - guy with the angelic high voice, and Kirstie - the only woman, were just 19 when they won _The Sing-Off._ Kevin - the beatboxer, and Avi - with the gorgeous bass voice, were older, but not much.)
Love your ‘blown away guy’ analogy. Perfect definition of the PTX wall of sound and Avi with his basso profundo. Love witnessing the birth of a new Pentaholic. You have, indeed, fallen down the (bottomless and proverbial) rabbit hole. Buckle up, you’re in for an amazing ride. Enjoy!
If it's too much work you could always sit there with your mouth hanging open in awe. 🤣🤣 I've seen that a lot from reactors. I'm very much enjoying your reactions and your journey to becoming a Pentaholic. You are you know? Also..."That last note!" Yeaaaa, that's our Avi. He's a-may-zing! And by the way he just dropped a new single yesterday called "The First Place I Go" (Avi Kaplan). It'll dig a hole right to your soul and speak to it. 💚💚💚
Oh I forgot to mention this- The "special thanks" that scrolls at the end of most of their videos are their patrons on Patreon.
GREAT REACTION!!
The really fantastic thing about Pentatonix is that while you may prefer one of their songs over another, there is no such thing as a "bad" Pentatonix song! ANY song of theirs that you choose to listen/react to will probably knock your socks off! But, I would suggest that you listen to their live performance of "Hallelujah" from their televised Christmas Special a few years ago. You will be AMAZED how much it sounds like the studio recording! THEN, because I have a feeling you (like most of us with a little grey in our hair) REALLY LIKE Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", listen/react to Pentatonix' music video of their cover of it! I really enjoy your reaction videos! I look forward to seeing more!
Thank you so much Pamela!
@@larryshair they also have a live version of sound of silence. Which is great. They do add instruments in the live version that you can see also they use some sort of device/instrument in order to record the foot stomps Kevin uses.
Yes, I just went to heaven and I'm covered with goosebumps and a lump in my throat.
This is just wonderful... They manage to connect our soul to the Divine... This was one of the best versions of this song I've ever heard... Amazing!!! 🙏🙏⚘I loved your reaction, Thanks!
It would be such a blessing to wake up every morning and hear this wondrous performance for the very first time. :)
There is a live version of them singing this song for one of their Christmas shows, that is on TH-cam. It sound just as good.
They sing this sooooo beautifully. I love Avi's voice
P.S Avi was known to *actually* blow speakers at live gigs. His bass is otherworldly. Matt is wonderful too, and I adore their incredible polish as they’ve solidified their current line up - but as an OG fan, there is something so magical about the vocal mix in the Avi years.
Footsteps of a giant is exactly how it feels - welcome to the rabbit hole, my friend.
One of the better reactions. We've all been there. The 1st time hearing it. Tears, emotions, amazement. I just luv ur reactions.
Before "The Prayer" they were one of the best groups ever. After "The Prayer" the are the best group ever!!!!!
This was the one that made me go out and spend my hard earned on a solid hold-in-your-hand CD. Worth every penny.
Yeah......."The Prayer, " is Awesome !! ❤😎👌
I so wish I could like this more than once!! I’ve come back to this reaction a lot when I’m sad because the pure joy you emit is contagious! “Here comes the beat boxing” 🥰
You are such a genuine beautiful soul!
lol, thanks!
The footsteps of a giant remark was awesome!!
They've only ever used autotune on one of their songs, and that was for Cher's song 'Believe' as part of their '90s Dance Medley (as a tribute to the original, which was the first to use autotune as an artistic effect.) Apart from that... no autotune, and they sound as good live as they do on recordings.
This is hands down the best version of this song. Sound of Silence one could argue Pentatonix or Disturbed but with this one there is no argument.
Just seeing the joy on your face while you listened makes watching this reaction worthwile
You must watch their new one “the Prayer”. Or listen to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody!!!!
Also the live version of this from their Christmas special sounds just like this, it’s on you tube. Play it for us.
Trust us. Pentaholics will not steer you wrong.
Lovely reaction. Thank you. They are gifted beyond, but they also work very very hard
The one thing I have found with PTX is there live versions seem better then the official videos. Besides the obvious, they are amazing.
Perfect harmony.beautiful!!Thank you.greetings from Spain👏
Watched this while eating cereal. Never has a midnight breakfast been so epic.
Can't wait for you to react to The Prayer!!! 💜💜💜
Coming up in about a week and a half (as long as it doesn't get blocked :) )
You were lost in their heavenly voices. You discovered true inner peace listening to them.
All Pentatonix songs are awesome watch the prayer, sounds of silence etc.
I don’t know what’s going on, why they sound as good as they do. I can’t carry a tune in a bucket! But I do know I love them. I too love them all. Great reaction! ♥️
You were smiling the whole last chorus. Smiling happens to reactors with most of Pentatonix music. Feels good!
Every performance is perfection!
If I could like your reaction more than once I would. Have watched it several times and love it! Great reaction!
It leaves you breathless. This is my favorite song out of all they do.
Oh my god these guy's are so amazing I love this group so very much. 👍👍. Keep up the great work Larry. 😎
PTX is truly one of the most gifted group of people in all of musicdom!! You are right Magical!
If you need to check out their live version of this song from their Christmas special...it sounds the same. They are INSANE that way! 10 years together,1 change, Avi, the bearded bass left and Matt took his spot. They are aliens..I'm pretty sure.....👽Enjoyed your reaction.
"Footsteps of a giant approaching" - it was sneaking up on what Pentaholics call the "Wall of Sound". I loved your way of putting it! 💕
Enjoyed your reaction and am looking forward to more!
Thanks you MG!
This is the song that hooked me on PTX and I have yet heard a song of theirs I don't like❤ 639 million views, half are from me😉
Haha. Me too
The other half are from me... lol
There's a live version of this from their Christmas Special that will blow you away.
This song made me fall in love with them and they never let me off the hook.. thank your for your great reaction and yes, please do the prayer, it's mindblowing!
steve knutson I have been down this delightful rabbit hole since the beginning of the pandemic, and must say it is a main reason i have survived. . what a joy to discover new people who find this group by chance, or by recommendation, and instantly realize they have stumbled onto something unique, and so special that it is hard to find the words to describe them. I have been thinking these last few days , listening to the prayer, how lucky it was that scott and mitch were given such different voices. what would have happened if they were both baritones. it believe it was some some unseen power that thought they would "see what happens". and the rest is history. I have listened to your reaction to all three of your pentatonix reactions at least 3 times and find them mesmerizing. you have a charisma and knowledge that can equal the quality of this fabulous group. can't wait for you to react to Imagine,, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Amazing Grace, the "warhorses , so to speak, but any will do. keep up the great work
Full out assault on senses we don't get to use often at all. Touches me in places and depths I don't ordinarily leave open to BE touched. Like Avee says in his solo..."from your lips he drew the hallelujah", well from my eyes for sure! Brings about confusion born of unprecedented beauty!
We must be about the same age - I think the guy being blown away in his chair was a Maxell tape commercial ;-)
Thanks for sharing your reaction. Up 'til I heard this version of Hallelujah the original Leonard Cohen version was my favorite. This one brings tears to my eyes every single time, and I must have heard it at least 100 times counting reaction videos.
Oh - and it's true, there's no auto-tune and no overdubbing, but there is some incredibly masterful mixing and mastering going on. It doesn't take away from the talent of the group, but the engineers deserve a lot of credit.
I’m not a huge Pentatonix fan, but this version of Hallelujah is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard.
Just blows your mind.im lost for words there's not enough to say or put into words that can describe this group woooow
Your face listening to this makes me feel how I felt the first time I heard this. Thank you for letting your feelings (and mine) show on your face ☺️
I get so much enjoyment sharing this group with friends. No one who hears them comes away untouched. The back story is great; the three main singers were friends in high school! Kirstin changes her hair a lot which may be why you previously thought it was a different girl than in Mary Did You Know? I feel so blest to be alive to enjoy this amazing group! (I also get a kick out of your reactions .) Keep being real!
Leonard Cohen heard this version before he died and it is said he thought this is the best version of this song he had ever heard.
One of the reasons we tell people to use proper headsets is that is the only way to properly hear the bass line in PTX videos.
You are a great lover of fine music. It is pure fun to watch you enjoy the music. Thank You!!
Nice reaction. When you kept pausing at the beginning to get your bearings I was thinking ‘buckle up’. LOL This group is amazing. I’ve enjoyed watching them grow and get better and better over the last 10 years.
I love to see the face of anyone who listens to Mitch.
They are masters of dynamics. They hit you with the wall of sound and then drop it back to quiet.
Love, love, love this group.
They do all kinds of styles of music, and they do it all very well.
We have seen them several times in person. AMAZINGLY, they sound just the same, just as rich and full! You just have to keep reminding yourself that all that sound is coming from just 5 voices.
I love to hear someone notice how good of a blend Avi's bass is with Mitch's counter tenor. Such a lovely combo.
Love Love Love, great reaction!
I'm going to recommend some early PTX - Somebody I used to know. With the holidays approaching, I suggest Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
No auto tune. The only time they have used it is in their 90s Dance Medley where the original artist used it.
Their new song, The Prayer, might be the best song they have done.
Also recommend their Rather Be and Amazing Grace.
You might not realize this, but we do. Your 6.43K subscriber list is about to explode as fellow Pentaholics flock to your channel. There's just something incredibly fun about watching reactors stuttering, slapping their foreheads, pausing, crying, getting up from their chair, screaming "I'm not ready!" etc. etc. ad infinitum.
Such an amazing group and video everyone I watch hearing for the first time says the same thing voice of Angels!
Please watch their live performance of Hallelujah on the Christmas special. Perfection!!
Ahhh! You have such a joyful face listening to this fabulous group 😊🖐🏻