Dear Scott, Mitch, Kirstin, Avi and Kevin, The chances of you seeing this comment is slim. But I needed to post it. My friend Claire.... you met her this year in Brisbane. A lovely 24 year old who adored your music to her core. She passed away two weeks ago after a long battle. I've not been able process it yet, but just then, as I watched this, I felt an amazing sense of joy that Claire is no longer in pain. Your music touched her and helped her on her journey. I only wish she'd have had more time to hear this one ❤Whilst I was always a massive fan of yours, for also helping me on my health journey, today it connected with me on such a deep level that I'll never ever forget. If you ever have a moment of self doubt please remember this. You are inspiring others in ways you may not even realise. Love Bridget
Beautiful....may your dear friend R.I.P. 🙏🏻 and while a difficult time of year to lose someone so close, I truly hope you can rejoice in her memory. Merriest of Christmases to you and yours! 🎄 Sincerely, a random stranger...😇
Anyone else notice how Scott took over the bass notes for Avi when Avi had his solo, and totally killed it? No, just me? Okay cool. They're so flipping incredible
This song crushed my heart. As I listened, I saw a panoramic view of my life. I was taken from my mom when I was 7 years old by the courts of California. I was institutionalized for 10 years. I suffered many horrible things for those 10 years. Then when I was 18 Jesus revealed himself to me and I was saved. Im 70 years old now and have had a blessed life. Jesus helped me graduate from college, gave me two beautiful daughters,and 4 grandsons. Jesus was my mother, and my father, and my brother and my savior. I have lived in the goodness of God. He has been faithful.
@@jessevelasquez4207 how could their sexual differences make ANY damn difference in the glorious sound of their voices blending together? Who CARES what their personal preferences are? When they can sound as great as these 5 do, they could be dancing bears on roller skates for all I care? Guess you're just one more bigot, huh? I pity you.
kevin is just so fascinating to watch am I right? like the way he dances as he beatboxes it always pulls my attention toward him. he seems so passionate and I really appreciate that. not that the rest of them dont seem passionate because of course they do! just it seems my gaze always goes to Kevin (:
Capt. G Same and its so sad that a lot of people dont care about his talent i mean the otbers have great talent dont get me wrong but Kevin is so fascinating :)
Capt. G Exactly the same. My stare goes straight to him. It does look very passionate and that makes me like him a lot. When the others are singing I feel they don't look as passionate for some reason.
They are incredibly good , they nailed it. Xmas without songs like this is not complete. GOD blesd you guys , and may he continue to enrich your voice and everything about your lives all round in jesus name Amen👏👌👊
I hated how everyone screamed when each person started singing except for avi and it kills me because I think avi did the best out of all of them . His voice is so deep and so soft like it make me get goosebumps 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
This was my wife's favorite song. I love the tune, though the lyrics seem kind of dark toward the end. When she died last year, I composed another verse in her memory. I'm no musician, but this expresses how much I miss her: I've heard it said that love is blind That pain and heartaches all you'll find And baby, it was true until I met ya You lifted me from dark despair And showed me what it means to care And now my heart is singing hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelu----jah This one's for you, love. I miss you!
Holy fuck, when the second vocalist began, the way he connected with the lyric, I got goosebumps on my arms and my legs. I can't think of the last time that happened. That's just, damn. I didn't realise I could get them on my legs as well as my arms. Jesus that second vocalist expresses such a strong connection to the lyric .
I always feel my boy Kevin doesn’t get enough recognition in comparison to the other members. His skill and artistry is the foundation of every song and throughout the years he has constructed some crazy percussion around songs most beatboxers have no clue how to handle. He has a wonderful gift to both blend in or fade back at just the right time while at the same time taking the crescendos to a level, in volume, complexity, and intensity, astounding for a single percussionist all the while constructing them using only his body!!!
So I didn’t know his name was Kevin till I saw your post; he is phenomenal.and each of these guys have their own skillset. Bioody brilliant, ! As we say in Scotland X
@@lorifriel2302 his name is Kevin "KO" Olusola and he's the literal backbone of PTX and I freak out every time they're live because he does it all, at once, without messing up.
Pay close attention to Kevin, listen to him, he's doing something incredibly special in this arrangement, especially during Mitch's solo. He's so underrated and slept on as a singer.
He is gender fluid and goes by both he/she and him/her. Mitch frequently wears women's clothing, but can also rock the masculine look. I guess it depends on what he/she is feeling that day.
@@kareneskow4901 personal reasons mainly because him being constantly on tour with Pentatonix resulted in him being unable to see his family and friends
@@kareneskow4901 mostly to spend more time with his family. Cause at the time he left they had just finished tour, and were planning another one (i think), so he wouldn’t be able to see his family
Lyrics: I heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? Well it goes like this the fourth, the fifth The minor fall and the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Well your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you She tied you to her kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips, she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Baby, I've been here before I've seen this room and I've walked this floor You know, I used to live alone before I knew you And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And Love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Well, there was a time when you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show that to me, do you? But remember, when I moved in you And the holy dove was moving too And every breath, we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Maybe there's a God above But, all I've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you? And it's not a cry, that you hear at night It's not somebody, who's seen the light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
To all the people who think they're lip syncing you are completely wrong Scott changed his part with a bit of vibrato in a couple of places and his voice goes raspy at 03:22 I have seen them live and seen Scott cover the bass on Standing By which Avi sings the lead on. They are amazing better than any other singers I have ever heard sheer vocal beauty.
THANK YOU! Honestly, I don't understand why people think they're lipsyncing. It sounds almost exactly like the studio version, but you can hear a few differences.
100% sure lip synced. Its just impossible to provide this quality of sound and definition in a live concert. Maybe they sung live, but for the video they remastered it with a studio version of the song. :) however, still a good performance + song!
It's sort-of give and take. There are moments when they're undoubtedly live, like when they switch from person to person that has their own specific verse. Scott, Avi, Kirstie, and Mitch each sang live (at least for their start). The chorus and in-betweens I believe were lip synced along with most of the A Capella beat. The end/climax is also live. I'd say it's equal parts live as it is lip synced.
WARNING: Detailed video breakdown and explanation below. Thumb up so others can read for themselves! Allow me to preface this by saying that I am a true, hardcore Pentatonix fan. I have been following them closely since 2011, and I own every single song that's been released on iTunes. I also sing/perform as a vocal bass, and have for many years, so you can imagine that I've probably memorized every solo and bass part that Avi has. I record at home in my own studio and produce, mix, and master all of my vocal samples. I might also mention that I've listened to their studio rendition of Hallelujah countless times. As a hardcore fan, I owe it to pretty much every other fan and, of course, PTX themselves to dig in and defend them when their credibility is under attack. However, as a musician and a perfectionist, I also think it's imperative to call it when I see that something is amiss. Seriously, I could probably out-fangirl most of the people that are going to be pissed off at me (and in blatant denial) after reading this. I have listened (with studio monitors) to this performance about six times now. This next part is going to hurt some feelings. The hive-mind PTX fandom tumblr lurkers are probably going to roast me alive below. Oh well. *1.* Beyond a shadow of a doubt, parts of this performance are lip-synced to a pre-recording. I'm assuming that this was not by choice of the group. You have to realize that big-time producers of prime time television squeeze their margins of error so tightly for things like this, that they probably didn't give PTX a choice in the matter. Parts of it were cherry picked, and their mic gains were adjusted accordingly. Kudos to the guy running the sound. I'm sure he's paid accordingly. *2*. I KNOW what Avi sounds like when he performs live, I've heard him perform in person, and I know for a fact that he did not *flawlessly* copy and perform his solo from the studio recording. It's just not humanly possible. (although, if anyone could do it, it would either be him or Mitch) The timbre, the vocal inflections, the subtle nuances from that ONE take in the studio - It's all there. It's either a direct rip from the studio recording, or it's slightly remastered in an attempt to match the acoustics of this performance hall. Avi did *not* sing his solo live in this video. Sorry guys. They've had some absolutely outstanding live performances lately, but this was not all live. *3.* Scott tripped up a little bit on his entrance at 0:58. Watch his mouth closely. You heard "Da-da-duum" as Avi was about to sing, but you didn't see it from Scott. (and Kevin just doesn't have the range to hit a G2 without serious frying. He's a tenor, through and through.) Lip-sync! Granted, every note I hear afterwards is most definitely Scott, whether it be live or pre-recorded. He has a particular tone when he sings at the bottom of his range, as everyone does. Here's what was real: *1.* Scott's opening verse. That was legit. (They also wouldn't dare lip syncing someone whose face is zoomed in to the max from the beginning. Accidents can happen, as shown at 0:58) The melisma, the "riff ticks", everything. He has a knack for nailing it when it counts. *2.* I do not doubt that Scott sang the bass part during Avi's solo. I am fully aware of his range, and that he sings a D2 in "I Should Tell Ya Momma On You" He is probably capable of frying a low Db or C. *3.* The climax following 3:30 was, for the most part, totally live. Avi was a god here. *4.* Mitch's solo. At least until "It's a cold and it's a broken..." It's Mitch. 'Nuff said. I am a hardcore PTX fan, and I always will be. However, that does NOT reserve the right for me to make excuses for my favorite band when I know otherwise. In an instance like this, I just have to get over it, take a step back and think "wait a minute..." Then the reality hits, and I think "Oh. Primetime National T.V... If it was their choice, they'd do it totally live." Guys, you just have to remember that by participating, they're getting a lot of air time and exposure that a LOT of people will see. The producers of the program pretty much have the final say in what transpires and how things go at these events. That is all. Remember to be civil. We all love PTX, and we have way too many reasons to be happy and just move on. Keep calm, and sing on :)
Effectious well said I'm a huge fan and I'm pretty sure some was recorded but I know they can sing perfectly live so I don't mind, I'm just so glad they have there own special so proud haha 👌👌👌
it _is_ lipsync. I had my doubts, but I've heard them live, and even with her ability there's no way that Kirstie can pull off that high note the way she does here. it sounds almost identical to the video version. Mitch's high note at 3:10 IS the video track. there's a small fade between actual audio and recording, very subtle, but I have an ear for those. if you have the tech, overlay the video track, inverted, on top of this one, and cancel it out. you'll see the difference.
Effectious i just want to say that i really appreciated this!! i had my suspicions watching, and throughout my second and third watch i looked at everything you pointed out. sorry if people are rude to you, but i'm glad someone with knowledge was honest.
Oh good I was not the only one who thought they were lips syncing... when I watched I felt that something was weird because they mouths and the song were not right (Barely though) also at some points, in multiple situations I saw some over exaggeration done with some hard parts which just did not match the tone the song was giving off in the video
Everytime tears out of my eyes for Holy God Jesus Christ swirls of Holy Spirit all around us now ... Can you imagine how Heaven will feel like this everyday
That moment when Avi's solo comes up, and you're listening to him kill it, but then you notice the bass and think, "Damn, Avi is killin' that bass line!" And it suddenly clicks.... Holy Shit, it's freakin Scott!!!! Ugh, why are they all so crazy talented like that!
Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you dont really care for music, do you? It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth The minor falls, the major lifts The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew her She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne, and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well, maybe there's a God above As for me all I've ever learned from love Is how to shoot somebody who outdrew you But it's not a crime that you're hear tonight It's not some pilgrim who claims to have seen the Light No, it's a cold and it's a very broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Instrumental Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well people I've been here before I know this room and I've walked this floor You see I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch But listen love, love is not some kind of victory march, no It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah There was a time you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show it to me, do you? And I remember when I moved in you And the holy dove she was moving too And every single breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Now I've done my best, I know it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didnt come here to London just to fool you And even though it all went wrong I'll stand right here before the Lord of song With nothing, nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah
He also plays strings, speaks several languages, went to Yale, and was going to go into medicine....... He will go back to medicine ... one of these days...... LOL Yes, he is very intelligent and talented.
But he's just the beatboxer mitch,kristin,and Scott do the main song,and im not saying they're more important because when they sing together it's so beautiful and uplifting.
I could watch this 1 million times and never get tired of this performance. Apparently incredible. You can feel the emotion behind it. It makes me speechless
@@radish1972 I can't seem to hear any, maybe some reverb and other effects to make it sound more full and powerful but I've seen them perform off-mic and they seem to sound exactly the same
Daisy Moraes he left because the not being able to see his family as much as he wanted to was putting stress on him and it got to hard on him. I'm going to miss him
The guy beat boxing is absolutely amazing! Easily one of the most talented artists I've ever seen. Everyone else was definitely stunning. But that mans artistry was OUTSTANDING!
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THE FACT THAT THIS IS ACTUAL LIVE SINGING WITHOUT ANY LIP SINGING YET IT SOUNDS LIKE THE STUDIO VERSION MAKES ME REALIZE THAT THEY HAVE SO MUCH TALENT OH MY G O D
@carliza loves bangtan !! Hi Carliza, just a very friendly FYI, it's called lip-synching when people synchronize their lips movement to a song but don't actually sing. It's what Milli Vanilli got in trouble for in the early 1990's because someone else was singing/recording their songs but making the public believe it was them by lip-synching pseudo-live performances. It was a huge scandal. LOL! Anyway, I must agree with you... Pentatonix is EXTREMELY TALENTED and real!!! I'm so glad I found them. I will be looking for more. :-) :-) I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their cover of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and Hallelujah. Absolutely brilliant! :-)
I saw Pentatonix live when they came to Toronto in 2023. My friend had tickets and had an extra one. I had to skip soccer to attend but no regrets! What an amazing performance. You guys are amazing.
Closely watch Scott’s mouth starting at 0:57 First time I’ve ever noticed them use either a transitional backfill or lip sync track between Avi and Scott’s bass parts. No doubt that Scott can take over for Avi for that part, but his mouth movements do not line up whatsoever during the transition. Don’t understand why they did it.
2:58 Listen carefully for Kevin's part. When you hear it, the sound totally changes and it's beautiful. Kevin is incredibly underrated as a singer in this group
@@samoyedpups4673 Well to us God and Jesus are one in the same. Yes to me when I say Jesus is with them in turn I am saying your God is with them. Lifes too short brother. God bless
The thing that amazed me the most about this video was actually the crowd. They just stood there with the 'candles' and enjoyed the music. No one thad their phone out, which is so rare nowadays.
Just once, I'd love to hear a recording of this song by them, broken out into the individual tracks for each singer to hear exactly what they're doing line by line. Especially Scott and Avi, the way they switch back and forth between baritone, bass, and lead, depending on the verse, but come together so seamlessly as a whole.
If you just listen closely, it's pretty easy to differentiate their voices. I don't know how else to help you other than to tell you to learn which voice belong to who, and then just keep your ears peeled. Watching their videos helps too because then you can see who is singing what.
Kevin Olusola, the young black man, has a beautiful voice. He sings solos less often because his primary role is non-instrumental percussionist. He does sing a solo in Pentatonix's cover of "Mary, Did You Know".
I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do ya? Well it goes like this: the fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hmm Well, your faith was strong, but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya She tied you to the kitchen chair She broke your throne and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well baby, I've been here before I've seen this room and I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I knew ya And I've seen your flag on the marble arch And love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Well, maybe there's a God above But all I've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya And it's not a cry that you hear at night It's not somebody who has seen the Light It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah
When I watched this performance for the first time and realized it is Scott doing the bass part when avi sings I couldn't believe it, I replayed it so much and I fell in love
"Scott couldn't do those bass notes because he doesn't have that range." Actually, he does, and whenever Avi has solos in any other songs, Scott takes over. "It sounds too perfect." Highly possible that due to a combination of great mic balance (usually absent from their live performances, excluding their concerts of course), maybe a little tweaking/sharpening to make it prime-time TV ready, and pure talent, it sounds perfect. No reason to assume it was lip-synced though. "Kevin's stomps don't match the sound." Kevin is an amazing beatboxer and in this case, the stomps were most like used for visual effect. He really only needs his vocal chords. Go watch their performance of Aha (there are many live versions available on TH-cam too)- he does an extremely complicated and fast beatbox sequence with nothing except his mouth.
"The equipment couldn't have recorded them so well, especially Kevin." This special took months to prepare and plan. During those months, I don't doubt that a lot of time was spent ensuring that the necessary equipment (mics because that's all they really need) was used and placed exactly where they were needed in order to get the right sound. "They were over-dramatising their singing." Is that even a valid argument? They're singers, and they're singing with emotion. Besides, you can hear them take audible breaths that match their movement on camera. I'm not completely denying the possibility that it could be lip-synced. I'm just saying that the above arguments aren't valid, and that I highly doubt it was.
If you look at some comments above you can tell some parts were clearly lip synced, it's mainly because of the major prime-time TV setting but theres no denying it.
+Effectious Thank you so much for this comment. Its the best one here and by far beats most other people's because it is rational, thought through, respectful, and kind.
I know Scott gets the spotlight a lot, BUT HOLY CRAP. We talk about Avi's range all the time (which is amazing, he's my fav) but Scott had to do bass in this song! AND HE KILLED IT!!!
Avi Kaplan still has a beautiful voice. He looks happier now than when he left. His smile will melt any heart. Check out his latest recording. It can blow any mind th-cam.com/video/LE24UTH3pmQ/w-d-xo.html
Hound Life Vlogs I just watched your Christmas video 🎄 beautiful. You seem nice and what a different experience celebrating Christmas in peak summer! Anyway, Merry Christmas and I subbed ❤🎄❤🎄😊
This is my single favorite chrostmas song. My grand parents,(both of whom are gone, may they rest in peace) were part of their church choir for nearly 20 years, and every year they did a candle lit rendition of silent night.
Scotts bass part at 1:00 is so good. Baritons may not be extreme in highs or lows like tenors/sopranos and basses but their versatility is just insane.
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Dear Scott, Mitch, Kirstin, Avi and Kevin,
The chances of you seeing this comment is slim. But I needed to post it.
My friend Claire.... you met her this year in Brisbane. A lovely 24 year old who adored your music to her core. She passed away two weeks ago after a long battle. I've not been able process it yet, but just then, as I watched this, I felt an amazing sense of joy that Claire is no longer in pain.
Your music touched her and helped her on her journey. I only wish she'd have had more time to hear this one ❤Whilst I was always a massive fan of yours, for also helping me on my health journey, today it connected with me on such a deep level that I'll never ever forget.
If you ever have a moment of self doubt please remember this. You are inspiring others in ways you may not even realise.
Love Bridget
Bridget Parker So sorry. May she RIP. Have a merry Xmas!
Justice Austin thank you. Merry Christmas!
Bridget Parker Stay strong and have an AMAZING 🎄 Christmas
Bridget Parker ha lol Clare rest in pieces
Beautiful....may your dear friend R.I.P. 🙏🏻 and while a difficult time of year to lose someone so close, I truly hope you can rejoice in her memory. Merriest of Christmases to you and yours! 🎄
Sincerely, a random stranger...😇
When Avi sings the lead, Scott does the bass part. He can also sing high. Scott's got a hhuuugeee vocal range.
i miss avi so bad😔
That, bro, is a baritone 😎👌
@@josegalvez574 yes but not all baritones can go that low
Scott can beatbox too jusf shared and scott can do girl voice too
JUST NOTICED NOWWWW WOW
When a guy is beatboxing, tapping his chest, and stomping his foot all at the same time at different beats, you know he’s freaking amazing.
So true 👍🏼💗
Best Group i know is Pentatonix Jackie McAdams Amen.
Joesph I totally agree with you about this Jackie McAdams Amen.
AMEN!!!! Amazing voices with such talent from the whole group....💗💗💗💗💗💗
Kevin...
Happy Moments: Praise God Difficult Moments: Seek God Quiet Moments: Worship God Painful Moments: Trust God Every Moment: Thank God
this is how I imagine the choir of angels in heaven sound
wolf870626 I was looking for someone else to say that!
wolf870626
wolf870626 I was looking for this comment ikr
wolf870626 maybe but probably better
Me too
he beat boxer literally makes this group he needs more credit.
anthony pizzi for real tho
anthony pizzi just because nobody else has yet. Its *the 😂😍
Yardlongschloong i was like does he beat a boxer??😂😂
Sergio Duran XD
Thing is, they all make this group. Without any of them it wouldn't work.
Anyone else notice how Scott took over the bass notes for Avi when Avi had his solo, and totally killed it? No, just me? Okay cool. They're so flipping incredible
Hannah Peterson I noticed it too.
rugr82day Scott did *not* do the drum beats. It was Kevin itself who did vocal percussion :)
no, i saw it too, look up "i should tell your mama on you Scott Hoying"
Aditi, I realized that later but could never find my comment to go back and correct it.
daftpunk
This song crushed my heart. As I listened, I saw a panoramic view of my life. I was taken from my mom when I was 7 years old by the courts of California. I was institutionalized for 10 years. I suffered many horrible things for those 10 years. Then when I was 18 Jesus revealed himself to me and I was saved. Im 70 years old now and have had a blessed life. Jesus helped me graduate from college, gave me two beautiful daughters,and 4 grandsons. Jesus was my mother, and my father, and my brother and my savior. I have lived in the goodness of God. He has been faithful.
Holy shit Kirstie is beautiful and her voice makes me melt
And her little smirk kills me
Crafty Cat kristie, my bad
I had a math teacher named mr fox and he's also my chess coach lol
Crafty Cat chill
Mr.fox KRISTIN
This is a group of highly highly talented and professional singers.
Ben R yes finally we got a good band instead of these untalented bands like 1d and 5sos
agreed :)
Ben R ikr
@@jessevelasquez4207 how could their sexual differences make ANY damn difference in the glorious sound of their voices blending together? Who CARES what their personal preferences are? When they can sound as great as these 5 do, they could be dancing bears on roller skates for all I care? Guess you're just one more bigot, huh? I pity you.
They ARE rather extreme! What a joy to hear this.
Avi will always be missed. He has such a presence and his voice just resonates and reverberates so well almost like a cello or double bass.
Did he leave the group ?? I thought they interchanged members or something !!
@@wesleycuban8649 no, he left because he wasn't able to spend enough time with his family due to all the touring.
@@leeny03cosens38 sad but understandable
@@leeny03cosens38 he says that, but posts his own songs on Insta
Yes , Avi is and always will be Awesome 👍
This group was never the same after Avi left. Mad respect for holding that bass line.
Avi's voice is smooth like butter, sleek like his hair too
ahaha you posted this on my birthday and omg true
Ohhh 420 likes 😂😂😂
The beat boxer doesn't get enough credit. My man killing it
Joey Terrell kid? really XD?
Joey Terrell that "kid's" name is Kevin
love how people still find a way to get offended when all the guy did was give a compliment...jeez chill out
JessieSinger 15 well I didn't know that calm down
laum 2001 yep XD
kevin is just so fascinating to watch am I right? like the way he dances as he beatboxes it always pulls my attention toward him. he seems so passionate and I really appreciate that. not that the rest of them dont seem passionate because of course they do! just it seems my gaze always goes to Kevin (:
Capt. G yeah me too
Capt. G
Same and its so sad that a lot of people dont care about his talent i mean the otbers have great talent dont get me wrong but Kevin is so fascinating :)
Capt. G Exactly the same. My stare goes straight to him. It does look very passionate and that makes me like him a lot. When the others are singing I feel they don't look as passionate for some reason.
Wait until you search youtube that Kevin can speak fluent Mandarin Chinese and can play the cello.
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Avi's voice is magic. It's all so gorgeous!
It's not that Avi could sing the bass note, it's that Avi could sing the perfect note needed for that note in the melody. He is a savant.
I still miss him to this day..
Avi’s bass is insane u can feel it in your chest
I've come to the conclusion that that's actually your urge to sing his part cuz it's so frickin awesome
That's what I've noticed in all these videos. I can FEEEEEL that bass. That's epic.
I know right i miss him him PTX
They are incredibly good , they nailed it. Xmas without songs like this is not complete. GOD blesd you guys , and may he continue to enrich your voice and everything about your lives all round in jesus name Amen👏👌👊
yeah, honestly with out that bass in the song it wouldn't be half as good in my opinion
lol the absolutely flawless transition between Avi and Scott doing the bass line.
I hated how everyone screamed when each person started singing except for avi and it kills me because I think avi did the best out of all of them . His voice is so deep and so soft like it make me get goosebumps 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Keke perfection who is avi
Frederik Weiß Avi is the one with the brown mustache and man bun. He sings bass in the group.
Keke perfection
There is no a "best"
in this group. they are so different
and all totally perfect
Keke perfection who is Avi is he the guy with the beird? because I luv him
yes
This was my wife's favorite song. I love the tune, though the lyrics seem kind of dark toward the end.
When she died last year, I composed another verse in her memory. I'm no musician, but this expresses how much I miss her:
I've heard it said that love is blind
That pain and heartaches all you'll find
And baby, it was true until I met ya
You lifted me from dark despair
And showed me what it means to care
And now my heart is singing hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelu----jah
This one's for you, love. I miss you!
My condolences
Holy fuck, when the second vocalist began, the way he connected with the lyric, I got goosebumps on my arms and my legs. I can't think of the last time that happened. That's just, damn. I didn't realise I could get them on my legs as well as my arms. Jesus that second vocalist expresses such a strong connection to the lyric .
You're so right Grae Hall! ... same here.
Love the acapella
@Nimil.S ... you definitively have no ear for good music.
Avi
That's Avi. But I think he didn't sing it live
REALLY Grae? your language man! Show some respect! You DO know this is a religious song DON'T YOU???
JF K it's the Internet, chill out man.
The white guy with the Beard sounded the best
Avi :)
and the only one who looks normal..
the only one that looks normal? what is that supposed to mean...?
World smack "Normal"? No one's normal. Don't be the ass to force conformity and fuck everyone's life up. So don't even.
+naros edgy
Honestly, Kirstie doesn't get enough credit. She sings so amazingly here while being to project all those emotions. Damn she just draws me in.
her facial expressions show how dedicated she is to it too its amazing! 🥰
I think the beat boxer doesn’t get enough credit
Lando Bleu Obviously he doesn’t since you don’t know his actual name.. 😐
She does everyone gets enough credit
They all deserve credit, without each other it would not sound as good
It's the bass for me😍
Right so beautiful!
I always feel my boy Kevin doesn’t get enough recognition in comparison to the other members. His skill and artistry is the foundation of every song and throughout the years he has constructed some crazy percussion around songs most beatboxers have no clue how to handle. He has a wonderful gift to both blend in or fade back at just the right time while at the same time taking the crescendos to a level, in volume, complexity, and intensity, astounding for a single percussionist all the while constructing them using only his body!!!
So I didn’t know his name was Kevin till I saw your post; he is phenomenal.and each of these guys have their own skillset. Bioody brilliant, ! As we say in Scotland X
@@lorifriel2302 his name is Kevin "KO" Olusola and he's the literal backbone of PTX and I freak out every time they're live because he does it all, at once, without messing up.
They all add to the sound of this great group….thank god not one of them is trying to be the “literal backbone”.
Your boy? I find all of them fantastic, none looking to be special to no one else. They are family. LIVE WITH THAT> THEY DO
@@sersastark para ppppp
kevin deserves so much more recognition, his talent knows no bounds. beatboxing while stomping his feet and tapping his chest, that talent is godsend.
And he’s also incredible at singing
And he plays the cello. I mean. I adore him!
@@boinkingyamumsohardithurts12 90 o 0 0
@Alexej Svirid nobody is interested in your insane cult
I agree
AVI DOES NOT GET ENOUGH CREDIT his range is just impeccable AH
Lindsay Mohrmann I KRRR
Lindsay Mohrmann I agree
Lindsay Mohrmann Yup.
This is so true!
He's a classically trained singer, so he's kinda the bee's knees
Who’s here in 2024/2025..& beyond?
Sup
I is here
🇧🇷
✋🏻🇧🇷
I’m here.
that is five extremely gifted people ... and the fact that they found each other and came together is remarkable ...
Seeing Dragons... now Avi is seeing other musicians !
Awkward 🦄
music brings people together
It's amazing, 3 of them come from the same school.
Unpopular opinion but they aren't gifted. They have worked their asses off to get this talent and skill.
Seeing Dragons yI
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Óqoipˇ
Pay close attention to Kevin, listen to him, he's doing something incredibly special in this arrangement, especially during Mitch's solo. He's so underrated and slept on as a singer.
I love Kevin soooooooooooooooooooooo much .....
And appreciate him too
Yes, you are so right!
Which one is which? I'm trying to use context clues, but I am drawing a blank. :c
@Christian Luong Larsson Thank you.
Marley Mal as on a What????
Lol I like how everyone sings and it's silent then Mitch sings and everyone cheers. XD
I love all of them so much! They're such a great band!
ChanceofPie
Is he a she?
No, he is a he.
He is gender fluid and goes by both he/she and him/her. Mitch frequently wears women's clothing, but can also rock the masculine look. I guess it depends on what he/she is feeling that day.
ChanceofPie Mitch is just so good, the others also btw
They cheered for Kirstie too
The last 5 seconds where the crowd is silent. The bass just hits different. Peaceful harmony
I can't get enough of Avi's bass in the background, especially during Kristie's part and the end harmonization! I miss himmm!
Why did Avi leave?
@@kareneskow4901 personal reasons mainly because him being constantly on tour with Pentatonix resulted in him being unable to see his family and friends
@@kareneskow4901 mostly to spend more time with his family. Cause at the time he left they had just finished tour, and were planning another one (i think), so he wouldn’t be able to see his family
Yes!
I miss him too! I love you Avi!
Mitch got some mad talents
He can sing like a girl
joleen kodradjaya He can sing like a human who knows how to sing.
Omg
HauntetGamerTheBlobfish But that is unusual and that's why it's been pointed out as "mad talents".
Veronica aaa I know. I was just not in a good mood when I wrote that comment, so I was a little annoyed. Sorry if I was rude.
HauntetGamerTheBlobfish It's okay
avi is love, avi is life
Rorucitaa
Yep yep yep
He is everything❤️
RandomStuffDK ❤
Rorucitaa
I love his deep voice♥
IKR?
Lyrics:
I heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
Well it goes like this the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips, she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
You know, I used to live alone before I knew you
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
And Love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well, there was a time when you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show that to me, do you?
But remember, when I moved in you
And the holy dove was moving too
And every breath, we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
But, all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you?
And it's not a cry, that you hear at night
It's not somebody, who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
You know, of the 100 different "covers" of Leonard Cohen's " Hallelujah "...... this is by far the best.....
by far
This was wonderful but K.D. Lang's version is still my favourite.
for what it's worth Leonard said this was his favorite version as well so your in good company. :)
I know.
This version is amazing but in my opinion, the one by Jeff Buckley is the best, by far.
To all the people who think they're lip syncing you are completely wrong Scott changed his part with a bit of vibrato in a couple of places and his voice goes raspy at 03:22 I have seen them live and seen Scott cover the bass on Standing By which Avi sings the lead on. They are amazing better than any other singers I have ever heard sheer vocal beauty.
THANK YOU! Honestly, I don't understand why people think they're lipsyncing. It sounds almost exactly like the studio version, but you can hear a few differences.
Um? You are failing to consider the fact that they can re-record a studio version with slight changes to throw people like you off.
100% sure lip synced. Its just impossible to provide this quality of sound and definition in a live concert. Maybe they sung live, but for the video they remastered it with a studio version of the song. :)
however, still a good performance + song!
TheJoblacki Nah. I saw it.
Specifically, the Up On the Housetop performance.
It's sort-of give and take. There are moments when they're undoubtedly live, like when they switch from person to person that has their own specific verse. Scott, Avi, Kirstie, and Mitch each sang live (at least for their start). The chorus and in-betweens I believe were lip synced along with most of the A Capella beat. The end/climax is also live. I'd say it's equal parts live as it is lip synced.
WARNING: Detailed video breakdown and explanation below.
Thumb up so others can read for themselves!
Allow me to preface this by saying that I am a true, hardcore Pentatonix fan. I have been following them closely since 2011, and I own every single song that's been released on iTunes.
I also sing/perform as a vocal bass, and have for many years, so you can imagine that I've probably memorized every solo and bass part that Avi has. I record at home in my own studio and produce, mix, and master all of my vocal samples. I might also mention that I've listened to their studio rendition of Hallelujah countless times.
As a hardcore fan, I owe it to pretty much every other fan and, of course, PTX themselves to dig in and defend them when their credibility is under attack.
However, as a musician and a perfectionist, I also think it's imperative to call it when I see that something is amiss.
Seriously, I could probably out-fangirl most of the people that are going to be pissed off at me (and in blatant denial) after reading this.
I have listened (with studio monitors) to this performance about six times now.
This next part is going to hurt some feelings. The hive-mind PTX fandom tumblr lurkers are probably going to roast me alive below. Oh well.
*1.* Beyond a shadow of a doubt, parts of this performance are lip-synced to a pre-recording.
I'm assuming that this was not by choice of the group. You have to realize that big-time producers of prime time television squeeze their margins of error so tightly for things like this, that they probably didn't give PTX a choice in the matter.
Parts of it were cherry picked, and their mic gains were adjusted accordingly. Kudos to the guy running the sound. I'm sure he's paid accordingly.
*2*. I KNOW what Avi sounds like when he performs live, I've heard him perform in person, and I know for a fact that he did not *flawlessly* copy and perform his solo from the studio recording. It's just not humanly possible. (although, if anyone could do it, it would either be him or Mitch)
The timbre, the vocal inflections, the subtle nuances from that ONE take in the studio - It's all there.
It's either a direct rip from the studio recording, or it's slightly remastered in an attempt to match the acoustics of this performance hall.
Avi did *not* sing his solo live in this video. Sorry guys. They've had some absolutely outstanding live performances lately, but this was not all live.
*3.* Scott tripped up a little bit on his entrance at 0:58. Watch his mouth closely. You heard "Da-da-duum" as Avi was about to sing, but you didn't see it from Scott. (and Kevin just doesn't have the range to hit a G2 without serious frying. He's a tenor, through and through.)
Lip-sync!
Granted, every note I hear afterwards is most definitely Scott, whether it be live or pre-recorded. He has a particular tone when he sings at the bottom of his range, as everyone does.
Here's what was real:
*1.* Scott's opening verse. That was legit. (They also wouldn't dare lip syncing someone whose face is zoomed in to the max from the beginning. Accidents can happen, as shown at 0:58)
The melisma, the "riff ticks", everything. He has a knack for nailing it when it counts.
*2.* I do not doubt that Scott sang the bass part during Avi's solo.
I am fully aware of his range, and that he sings a D2 in "I Should Tell Ya Momma On You"
He is probably capable of frying a low Db or C.
*3.* The climax following 3:30 was, for the most part, totally live. Avi was a god here.
*4.* Mitch's solo. At least until "It's a cold and it's a broken..." It's Mitch. 'Nuff said.
I am a hardcore PTX fan, and I always will be.
However, that does NOT reserve the right for me to make excuses for my favorite band when I know otherwise.
In an instance like this, I just have to get over it, take a step back and think "wait a minute..."
Then the reality hits, and I think "Oh. Primetime National T.V... If it was their choice, they'd do it totally live."
Guys, you just have to remember that by participating, they're getting a lot of air time and exposure that a LOT of people will see. The producers of the program pretty much have the final say in what transpires and how things go at these events.
That is all.
Remember to be civil. We all love PTX, and we have way too many reasons to be happy and just move on.
Keep calm, and sing on :)
Effectious well said I'm a huge fan and I'm pretty sure some was recorded but I know they can sing perfectly live so I don't mind, I'm just so glad they have there own special so proud haha 👌👌👌
Exactly! I'm so proud of how far they've come. I can't hold something against them that wasn't their choice to begin with.
it _is_ lipsync.
I had my doubts, but I've heard them live, and even with her ability there's no way that Kirstie can pull off that high note the way she does here.
it sounds almost identical to the video version.
Mitch's high note at 3:10 IS the video track.
there's a small fade between actual audio and recording, very subtle, but I have an ear for those.
if you have the tech, overlay the video track, inverted, on top of this one, and cancel it out.
you'll see the difference.
Effectious i just want to say that i really appreciated this!! i had my suspicions watching, and throughout my second and third watch i looked at everything you pointed out. sorry if people are rude to you, but i'm glad someone with knowledge was honest.
Oh good I was not the only one who thought they were lips syncing... when I watched I felt that something was weird because they mouths and the song were not right (Barely though) also at some points, in multiple situations I saw some over exaggeration done with some hard parts which just did not match the tone the song was giving off in the video
Everytime tears out of my eyes for Holy God Jesus Christ swirls of Holy Spirit all around us now ... Can you imagine how Heaven will feel like this everyday
i dont think this song was for jesus.
That moment when Avi's solo comes up, and you're listening to him kill it, but then you notice the bass and think, "Damn, Avi is killin' that bass line!" And it suddenly clicks.... Holy Shit, it's freakin Scott!!!! Ugh, why are they all so crazy talented like that!
the857dude I bet mitch could do the bass to this song he so talented
absolutely not.
Bob Wilkinson no offence to Mitch, he's amazing but his voice sounds like he hasn't hit puberty yet so no way he could do a baseline
the857dude Lol
the857dude lo
I feel like the guy beat boxing doesn't get enough credit. He was killin it
Crafty Cat Kevin "KO" Ousala
Ousola stupid autocorrect
I love Kevin
Fyre agreed
Phanic! At The Pentatonix Disco Kevin Oluwole Olusola aka K.O
i want this to be played at my funeral when i die
Kalea Sablan x2
and somewhere over the rainbow.
Kalea Sablan I think I just did
Kalea Sablan same I love them soooo much
Me too
Kalea Sablan right it's so good
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you dont really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew her
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well, maybe there's a God above
As for me all I've ever learned from love
Is how to shoot somebody who outdrew you
But it's not a crime that you're hear tonight
It's not some pilgrim who claims to have seen the Light
No, it's a cold and it's a very broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Instrumental
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well people I've been here before
I know this room and I've walked this floor
You see I used to live alone before I knew ya
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
But listen love, love is not some kind of victory march, no
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
There was a time you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And I remember when I moved in you
And the holy dove she was moving too
And every single breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Now I've done my best, I know it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didnt come here to London just to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand right here before the Lord of song
With nothing, nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
The beat boxer is doing 99% of the work and he is nailing it!!!!!
His name is Kevin
True
@Niranjan Rajesh the bass is avi and scott (when avi sing). How did a high tenor (kevin) sang bass???
He also plays strings, speaks several languages, went to Yale, and was going to go into medicine.......
He will go back to medicine ... one of these days......
LOL
Yes, he is very intelligent and talented.
But he's just the beatboxer mitch,kristin,and Scott do the main song,and im not saying they're more important because when they sing together it's so beautiful and uplifting.
The best live performance i've ever seen
黃慕貞 it just sounds like the one they recorded
+FeyziCreyzi can't agree more
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah. Search on youtube.
Have you seen the KD Lang, 2010 Winter Olympics version?
BiggySn1p3r by far the best rendition of this song, in my opinion.
3:05 the way Mitch said „light“ is just awesome
NINA yesssssssssss
💯%
I made that ,too.When he says "light"my mom open the lights
Avi has the voice of god and Mitch has the voice of an angel. Just amazing and stunning performance.
Agree
The best version of hallelujah I´ve ever heard so far.
what a great great group the best i every heard anyone sing tis song
Me too 😂😂
Its horrible.
Go listen to someone who knows what the songs actually about- the man who wrote it. th-cam.com/video/ttEMYvpoR-k/w-d-xo.html
@@chloepechlaner7806 lol that sux
They should sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl
Fluids fingers crossed! 🤞
No. The poor soldiers who present them colors arms will die. Speaking from experience
Im Maxing RS what?
They should sing *this song* at the Super Bowl. There's no need for them to perform as a recruitment tool.
I have no idea how I just realized how amazing Scott's low notes are...
I could watch this 1 million times and never get tired of this performance. Apparently incredible. You can feel the emotion behind it. It makes me speechless
I think Scott's basss notes when Avi sings are under-appreciated.
hi how are you. good? Bass will forever be under appreciated
preach.
Loop Bass efecto!
Eat A Slice Yes u're right, but they under-appreciate too much Scott's bass notes than Avi's in this song, and that's bullshit
Jeez the guy at 2:43 makes me cry with his voice. It’s angelic.
me too..incredible
Me too! His voice is incredible❤
That's Mitch
I like the Jesus looking guy better
@weebabyshakeus You see how the crowd responded when he came in. He is the most liked vocalist of the song... Truly blessed
Mitch and Kirstie's parts are so dang powerful
Crying for my LOVE of MY ALMIGHTY LORD JESUS CHRIST!!!! Thank you LORD for my Eternal life, I am so not worthy!!!!
What blows my mind is how it sounds like the studio recording in a live performance
Autotune my man
@@pietrogargiulli8451 No autotune here bro
Adam O Connor there is. It’s not a lot, but it’s here
@@radish1972 I can't seem to hear any, maybe some reverb and other effects to make it sound more full and powerful but I've seen them perform off-mic and they seem to sound exactly the same
Cool
There are 5 completly different personalities and voices but they sound so perfect together
Mitch's upper register control is incredible.. It's really easy to get screechy up there but his voice is damn near bell tone clarity.
End of 2024 and I'm here... Still crying over Avi's voice...
Kevin is amazing
Kirsty is amazing
Scott is amazing
Mitch is amazing
*Avi is perfect*
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
@Neon Cat good grammar noob ass
#Joel Uzima I agree haha🤣🤣, he has a wrong grammar but why you gotta be mean though😕
Joel Uzima why noob ass just for grammar?
Very true tonks
Avi has THE MOST AMAZING VOICE😍😍 I'm.. WE ALL are gonna miss him 😭
Bettina Esguerra what happend with him?
Liz Beers he left ptx😭
Your profile pic is STARWARS and you love PTX?!?! you are literally a reflection on a mirror of me. If I make sense
Omg ... Why he left? 😭😭😭
Daisy Moraes he left because the not being able to see his family as much as he wanted to was putting stress on him and it got to hard on him. I'm going to miss him
The guy beat boxing is absolutely amazing! Easily one of the most talented artists I've ever seen. Everyone else was definitely stunning. But that mans artistry was OUTSTANDING!
the bat boxing was machine....
Kevin. He plays the cello in Perfect; that's the only time he's not beat boxing.
They usually don't show enough of him, wish they would. 😢
@@lizh1988 It is hard to shine as tenor in a group with Mitch. Luckily he has about a thousand other talents.
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THE FACT THAT THIS IS ACTUAL LIVE SINGING WITHOUT ANY LIP SINGING YET IT SOUNDS LIKE THE STUDIO VERSION MAKES ME REALIZE THAT THEY HAVE SO MUCH TALENT OH MY G O D
exactly the same except for the notes scott changed, which is how you know it's not lip sining
multifandom bean Better*
multifandom bean
4:03
Scott's part is different from Studio ver.
PTX is sooo Crazy guys...
@carliza loves bangtan !!
Hi Carliza, just a very friendly FYI, it's called lip-synching when people synchronize their lips movement to a song but don't actually sing. It's what Milli Vanilli got in trouble for in the early 1990's because someone else was singing/recording their songs but making the public believe it was them by lip-synching pseudo-live performances. It was a huge scandal. LOL!
Anyway, I must agree with you... Pentatonix is EXTREMELY TALENTED and real!!! I'm so glad I found them. I will be looking for more. :-) :-) I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their cover of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and Hallelujah. Absolutely brilliant! :-)
These are absurdly, stunningly talented people. I can hardly believe this isn't autotuned, their voices are so pure.
It’s lip synced. I watched t a hundred times anyway. I’m sorry but Kevin isn’t making drum noises by himself.
Eric Veaudry no it is a live performance
the lead singer is using a lot of auto tune. listen to the beginning
Still by far the BEST acapella group in decades.
Probably ever to be honest.
@@cassielaralim5443 I was totally blown away by their voice when I first heard it.
Go listen to voices8
*all time best
I saw Pentatonix live when they came to Toronto in 2023. My friend had tickets and had an extra one. I had to skip soccer to attend but no regrets! What an amazing performance. You guys are amazing.
AVI his voice is like butter. Mitch is amazing.
Remarkable performance. Next on the list: perform "Sound of Silence." :-)
Allen1350 omg yeah
DO IT
Allen1350 omfg yeees pls
this needs to happen ASAP!
I never thought of this and please yes we need this
When Avi sings the lead, Scott does the bass part. He can also sing high. Scott's got a hhuuugeee vocal range.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yup from C#1 to C5( including his falsetto)
I mean….so does Avi 🥴
Scott is the alpha of the group i think.
Closely watch Scott’s mouth starting at 0:57 First time I’ve ever noticed them use either a transitional backfill or lip sync track between Avi and Scott’s bass parts. No doubt that Scott can take over for Avi for that part, but his mouth movements do not line up whatsoever during the transition. Don’t understand why they did it.
As beautiful as this sounds, it’s absolutely not live audio. They’re lip syncing.
Pentatonix it's the best vocal group ever I know on my life...
God job Pentatonix
GOD BLESS YOU😇
2:58 Listen carefully for Kevin's part. When you hear it, the sound totally changes and it's beautiful. Kevin is incredibly underrated as a singer in this group
Random Boi Kevin deserves so much more credit than he gets
Which part exactly are you talking about? Usually I can pick it apart but I’m drawing a blank
not at all...i see them all as equally perfect harmonic group.
Dont you mean avi? He is singing the bass and in the moment you picked, i am pretty sure he is the voice that changes so much
Just look at him you can see him singing
What can go wrong when even Jesus is performing with you?
I swear nothing
Avi wouldn't say Jesus is with him, and tbh, neither would I, since he and I are of the same religion
@@samoyedpups4673 Well to us God and Jesus are one in the same. Yes to me when I say Jesus is with them in turn I am saying your God is with them. Lifes too short brother.
God bless
Amen
I think they were saying that avi looks like Jesus with his long hair and beard
The thing that amazed me the most about this video was actually the crowd.
They just stood there with the 'candles' and enjoyed the music. No one thad their phone out, which is so rare nowadays.
Misceff cameras and phones weren't allowed at the taping. Although someone did record an audio of this and it leaked before the album came out.
EliaKay1 ooh okay. 😂 that explains alot, thanks
I'm sure someone did have their phone to snaphat like 10 seconds of it
Even in 2024, this song still has the same impact on me.
The black guy is a living drum set!
PigTastesGOOD he's the loving embodiment of talent
hahaha. am telling you. He does it with so much ease.
Thats kevin he's amazing
PigTastesGOOD he is Kevin
He beatboxes, he plays the cello, the piano and god knows what else, he can sing, he can speak chinese..
He is a living talent.
0:58 when Avi stops the baseline for his solo and Scott takes over - flawless transition.
Not many people notice that. Good for you! It is an awesome transition and easily done. They switch keys and parts a lot.
Flawless
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what makes a musician great is when their live performance sounds better...
And when they are constant with there sound
Its not live...
George S how do you know that?
@@arez6300 You can see they're lipsyncing. Especially with the way they're phrasing their vowels.
George S actually yes it is lol
They were perfectly balanced
There is not a single member that doesn't deserve recognition. All so talented and amazing ❤️
This cannot be live it’s PERFECT
In fact it is a playback performance
They are Angels so of course they are perfect.
yea lip synced or pre-recorded
MrAttitude1986 no, this is live believe me
yep. NOT Live.
Just once, I'd love to hear a recording of this song by them, broken out into the individual tracks for each singer to hear exactly what they're doing line by line. Especially Scott and Avi, the way they switch back and forth between baritone, bass, and lead, depending on the verse, but come together so seamlessly as a whole.
Stacy M let me know when you find that track I'll need a copy
th-cam.com/video/cBMrBjuxX_o/w-d-xo.html
If you just listen closely, it's pretty easy to differentiate their voices. I don't know how else to help you other than to tell you to learn which voice belong to who, and then just keep your ears peeled. Watching their videos helps too because then you can see who is singing what.
this song is on their album
Avi’s bass is unbelievable.
Eines der größten Stücke der gesamten Musikindustrie. DANKE. Ihr bereichert Leben. Ihr bereichert mein Leben.
Bitte macht weiter
I will NEVER get over Avi’s part
Best ever
And the way Scott took over the bass part is just 🥵
@@Kamil_PLCIt's 2nd half of 2020 and i still can't figure it out how Avi and Scott exhanged the bass line... sooooo perfect!
Miss him
AVI IS FUCKING AMAZING, I STILL CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE LEFT THE BAND
3:46 You can hear Avi’s amazing bass voice in the background.
Love it.
Sí y también al final ese murmullo nasal de Avi toca las notas más bajas y hermosas 💫 Es sinolemente genial su voz
It doesn't sound the same without him
@@Alberthoward3right9upyeah it's better
@@z1510r nah bruh
The girl looks like a pretty little doll that I owned as a child!
I just wish to also hear the young black man sing a solo part!
Kevin Olusola, the young black man, has a beautiful voice. He sings solos less often because his primary role is non-instrumental percussionist. He does sing a solo in Pentatonix's cover of "Mary, Did You Know".
Thanks for telling me! Hallelujah is the first song I ever heard from this group, this year!!
He also sang a little solo in their Imagine cover
Sandra Truster the beat boxers name is Kevin btw, the "girls" name is kirstie.
Kristen Maldano is her name even though I probably spelled her name wrong
I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this: the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, hmm
Well, your faith was strong, but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya
She tied you to the kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew ya
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
And love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well, maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not somebody who has seen the Light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love Avi's voice so im always excited when he leads. But im also excited bc that means Scotty does bass
Veronica Jones it’s such a smooth switch as well
Fantastisch
When I watched this performance for the first time and realized it is Scott doing the bass part when avi sings I couldn't believe it, I replayed it so much and I fell in love
It never dawned on me that Scott does bass sometimes until I watched sound of silence. My jaw dropped lol
@Julia Sprengeler Avi just left the team,not dead.
can we talk how kriste is a Angel from heaven
Yes Kirstie is :)
whos kriste
A group with genuine talent, I have never heard a group sing live so beautifully
Yes !
Like !
They are my favorite singing group
"Scott couldn't do those bass notes because he doesn't have that range." Actually, he does, and whenever Avi has solos in any other songs, Scott takes over.
"It sounds too perfect." Highly possible that due to a combination of great mic balance (usually absent from their live performances, excluding their concerts of course), maybe a little tweaking/sharpening to make it prime-time TV ready, and pure talent, it sounds perfect. No reason to assume it was lip-synced though.
"Kevin's stomps don't match the sound." Kevin is an amazing beatboxer and in this case, the stomps were most like used for visual effect. He really only needs his vocal chords. Go watch their performance of Aha (there are many live versions available on TH-cam too)- he does an extremely complicated and fast beatbox sequence with nothing except his mouth.
"The equipment couldn't have recorded them so well, especially Kevin." This special took months to prepare and plan. During those months, I don't doubt that a lot of time was spent ensuring that the necessary equipment (mics because that's all they really need) was used and placed exactly where they were needed in order to get the right sound.
"They were over-dramatising their singing." Is that even a valid argument? They're singers, and they're singing with emotion.
Besides, you can hear them take audible breaths that match their movement on camera. I'm not completely denying the possibility that it could be lip-synced. I'm just saying that the above arguments aren't valid, and that I highly doubt it was.
Stephanie Chia lol who are you talking to
If you look at some comments above you can tell some parts were clearly lip synced, it's mainly because of the major prime-time TV setting but theres no denying it.
+Effectious Thank you so much for this comment. Its the best one here and by far beats most other people's because it is rational, thought through, respectful, and kind.
I know Scott gets the spotlight a lot, BUT HOLY CRAP. We talk about Avi's range all the time (which is amazing, he's my fav) but Scott had to do bass in this song! AND HE KILLED IT!!!
Scott is one of my most favorite musicians throughout musical history. He is unbelievably talented.
Mitch's outfit I'm crying
Give her a break, fighting the demi gorgon is hard work u know.
Josef Tinagan IM CRYIN
lmao me ASF
I miss the beautiful Jewish boy in this group. I wish he hadn't left the group, he truly has an amazing voice.
Avi Kaplan still has a beautiful voice. He looks happier now than when he left. His smile will melt any heart. Check out his latest recording. It can blow any mind th-cam.com/video/LE24UTH3pmQ/w-d-xo.html
@@RiverOwl427 Thank you for the link. Avi is so talented!
Goosebumps, anyone else feel it?
Hound Life Vlogs Me too. Even a tear in the eye. ❤
Hound Life Vlogs wow me too! Goosebumps 😁🎄 Merry Christmas
White Wolf
Merry Christmas to you as well :)
Hound Life Vlogs loved it! I felt it too ❤❤ Merry Christmas 🎄
Hound Life Vlogs I just watched your Christmas video 🎄 beautiful. You seem nice and what a different experience celebrating Christmas in peak summer! Anyway, Merry Christmas and I subbed ❤🎄❤🎄😊
Avi is so gorgeous! And his voice is phenomenal!
MonsterLOVESScarlet avi looks always gorgeous
Did this almost make anyone else cry it was so beautiful?
*because
potato chip *MUNCH* *MUNCH*
Ummm... o..k...
PixelMaster 07 LMAO
This is my single favorite chrostmas song. My grand parents,(both of whom are gone, may they rest in peace) were part of their church choir for nearly 20 years, and every year they did a candle lit rendition of silent night.
Scotts bass part at 1:00 is so good. Baritons may not be extreme in highs or lows like tenors/sopranos and basses but their versatility is just insane.
That's all Scott with the low notes as well, Avi's not helping.