It’s one thing to have a woman, yes, but to have a counter-tenor that can harmonize with her SO tightly as well as with their baritone Scott, makes them capable of the crazy tight sound in this one in particular. They can even sync up their vibratos 😳 Perks of growing up together.
This arrangement win them their first Grammy, and a major label contract. The video was produced on a $400 budget. A nice companion piece to this would be "Love Again", one of their original songs with a similar EDM/club feel, and even trippier makeup and wardrobe.
Kevin is in a class all his own when it comes to beatboxing....well musicianship in general, really. You should check out some of his solo projects, looping covers where he beatboxes, sings, plays cello, and plays keyboard. Down is a good one to start with. He will blow you away!
Yeah Jennifer and Sean said it. Kevin is basically a musical prodigy, imo. His talent will make you feel talentless, but in a good way. Love the reactions, keep up the great work!
You're right - Avi Kaplan left the group after their 2017 tour so he could spend more time with his family. Since leaving, Avi has done a number of collaborations with other artists and done some terrific work on his own - check out his "Change on the Rise". One of the biggest differences from other groups is that there really is no lead singer - they are incredibly generous and let the music decide who is best suited. They do their own arrangements organically, sitting down and brainstorming how to approach each song. They have worked some with Ben Bram fro Glee now and again but otherwise the work is their own. Check out some of their more recent covers that include Matt Sallee at bass, including "Can you Feel the Love Tonight?" from the Lion King and "Sound of Silence". Some amazing stuff...thanks, Mally!
Your reaction is legit!!!!!! I can’t tell you how many reactions I’ve watched of this medley. You got me hyped all over again. I was right there with you. 👏🏾
They won their 1st Grammy for this. PTX is famous for their flawless transitions!!! And yes, Kevin is heads and shoulders above the other beat boxers!! Avi found their new bass for them, but he left for personal reasons.
Some background info about PTX: They formed in 2011 to compete on season 3 of NBC’s a cappella competition The Sing-Off, which they won. (Home Free won season 4 in 2013.) The trio, Scott (baritone), Kirstin (mezzo-soprano), and Mitch (tenor/countertenor) grew up together and sang together in community theater and choir. All three were 19 during the show’s run. For the show, they added Kevin (beatboxer and cellist), and Avi (bass), but they were slightly older, having (just) completed college. 😏 This video was shot and released in December 2013, they got a recording deal in 2014 and won their first Grammy for this song in January 2015. And yes, it did wonders for their career, as did their Christmas music. (Mary Did You Know? and Hallelujah, especially.) Avi left PTX in 2017. He was struggling to keep up with the pace of the others (constant touring and recording), and needed to spend more time with friends and family. (I have also heard a rumor that his mother had cancer, but I don’t know that for sure.) Matt joined the group on a trial basis for the 2017 Holiday season, and became an official member in Spring 2018.
Avi's mother confirmed that she had cancer. She did not want his fans to be mad at him for leaving the group. She was in the hospital and Avi was flying back and forth between performances on their tour so he could spend as much time with her as possible. It was very stressful and wearing on him, causing anxiety and depression. He finished his tour contract and helped them find a replacement.
After winning the show and one week after they moved to LA, they were dropped from Sony. They posted videos on TH-cam and the Pentaholics, garnered throughout the show, shared them. This video not only earned their first Grammy but also secured a record deal.
The three groups you've covered so far ae all really really good, and I like them all. I think the thing that sets PTX on that next level up is their blend and arrangements. Both are simply stellar. I'd love for you to react to their cover of 'Gold' by Kiiara - it's a live recording, just the five of them sitting at their mics making magic. Getting a good recording is one thing, but they can do it live too, so be ready to get shook. Thanks for the great reactions!
Janice s oh yes! I love their cover of gold. It’s amazing and so chill. I don’t actually like the original. It’s kinda irritating but I love what PTX did with it.
Guys... should we request he react to "Bohemian Rhapsody"? But, if he does react... keep in mind that Mitch uses the same microphone throughout the live performances.. no special equipment needed for sfx
Can I PLEASE just say that your reactions are simply the BEST I've seen in a long time?!! The way you got extremelly excited about this video and all of what was going on...that felt just like the inner me everytime I hear this song!!! I enjoy your reactions so much because they look a lot like my personal reactions to the same songs and I enjoy this so freaking much!!! LOVE IT!!!
This is one of the BEST reactions to Daft Punk Medley I've ever seen! 😂 I love the excitement and breakdowns of what just caused the excitement! This was their first Grammy. They recorded in a members closet and filmed in another's kitchen. Or the reverse.. been awhile since I saw their acceptance speech. 🤔 It's on TH-cam tho. But.. talk about creativity?! A Closet and Kitchen! You can't forget co-winner, Scott's friend, and the crazily creative, Ben Bram when watching and hearing this! This next section is not my fault... You brought it up!.. 😉 Give me strength, and please don't kill me in comments guys 😓.. Deep breath, and..... Regarding your musings regarding other acapella groups and Pentatonix combined, if given the same type of music 2 compose or perform, and each group's skill sets... well that is actually where Pentatonix began. An Acapella Competition called "The Sing-Off" that aired on NBC. The three main singers Scott Mitch and Kirstie had sang together in an acapella Trio they created in high school . They compose their own Arrangements the most famous is Lady Gaga's "Telephone" there is a TH-cam video of them performing it during a high school acapella concert . It ended up being the song the entire group auditioned for the "The Sing-Off" (That Acapella competition on NBC) with. The Trio became THIS group when they added Avi and Kevin (The Beat Boxing Cellist. Scott found him on TH-cam. As brilliant as a "beatboxing cellist" would have to be, That doesn't BEGIN to scratch the surface of how talented the beatboxer, Kevin Olusoula is). They came together to audition for the 3rd season of "The Sing-Off", named themselves "Pentatonix", got on the show.. performing before a real audience (National TV) for the First time ever in 2011 on THAT stage. In THAT competition. They were pitted against 13 (12?) other groups of EXTREMELY talented people and they won. Here's the basic competition platform.. Each group was given a list of songs to chose from for each performance they competed with. Pentatonix was one of only a few groups that didn't accept any help with arrangements or choreo from beginning to end of that competition. *1 Pentatonix was crazy good with their Arrangements. Their transitions were brilliant, the Rhythm section is unbelievable in this group, and you need to see how they sound live to really appreciate the skill level we're talking about. But our three main vocalists, the Trio, were still wet behind the ears teenagers! Scott and Kristin are a couple of months older than Mitch but it's through Mitch into a younger grade level than they were in school . So Scott and Kirstin were in their first year of college in different States, and Mitch was in his senior year of high school (He missed his high school graduation in order to be on that Acapella Competition Show which aired on NBC) when a friend Scott made in College suggested he get that Trio back together and add a Bass and Beatboxer and audition for The Sing-Off. *2 During The Sing-Off they were just kids and you'd never think it to watch those performances. Their mashups were brilliant from the very beginning (which was on The Sing-Off). It's amazing to watch their performances on season 3 of The Sing-Off via TH-cam and many reactors end up doing just that, wanting to see what they were working with from the beginning. Pentatonix was the first acapella group (in this current time of acapella) to break into mainstream music competitively and succeed . that was the dream and they wanted to open this up for anybody in acapella that wanted to do the same thing! So all of these acapella groups and their differences are celebrated in my opinion! it's awesome to see them all! Truly excellent reaction! * Notes 1. Most of the groups that you see on TH-cam now and I hear you talk about were on The Sing-Off at one point or another. 2. That young man is an acapella genius and has been with Pentatonix ever since. His name is Ben Bram and when Avi left the group (needing to be closer to family and more grounded then the constant touring and work schedule Pentatonix kept allowed for) he and Ben found Matt Sallee together and recommended him to the group as Avi's replacement. The problem was getting Matt to even audition. He did not believe he was at that level and refused his own manager and Ben Bram's insistence that he needed to try out. In the end he was tricked into it and while othef bassists were technically just as capable technically, the group liked Matt's vibe abd energy. They said it matched their own and they wanted that in the new member. They spend a lot of time together because of the touring and crazy work schedule so it's important that everybody gets along and has a really upbeat, kind, fun and easy going nature with a good work ethic.
Something about you I find so infectious! I cry when you do and laugh out loud with you when the greatness that is PTX overwhelms you. Please don’t stop. We have a long way to go yet!
You have to watch every video at least 6 times. 1 for each member to focus on them individually and then 1 to listen to the over all sound..... and then 100000000 times more for fun!
This song won them their first Grammy!! Pentatonix is the group that really popularized the concept of mashing all of your songs together at the end of a medley, instead of just ending with whatever song happened to be last in the list. Glad to see you enjoyed!!
All of PTX’s evolution videos are phenomenal. Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Rihanna, Ariana Grande and music. All fantastic. You can see KO beatbox like a beast. His transitions are completely amazing. Also, you are correct. Avi stepped back, no drama. Matt Sallee is the new bass, like you said. Avi’s solo work is really good. KO is absolutely amazing in their music and in his solo work. Definitely worth checking out. And mitch and scott have a second channel “superfruit” and it’s really amazing. “Hip hop goes broadway 1 & 2” with bloopers. Hilarious and well executed.
Kevin is a force of nature when it comes to music, he is SO totally gifted it’s unreal. He can play several instruments but I think his favorite is the cello. In fact that is how he was “found” on TH-cam. He had a video he uploaded where he was playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time.v
Appreciate your appreciation of every sound they make. But Damn can you keep up this reaction energy throughout their whole catalog? I have subscribed to find out!
Funny thing-for all that this is an acapella arrangement, it has been adapted for marching band. It was even played by the French army marching band for their President on Bastille Day!
Again, another awesome reaction! Well, now that you've seen a few of their videos, I think that you'd enjoy reacting to their Sing-Off performances and seeing how much they've grown during the competition itself and after it. I'm looking forward to it! 😁
I love your excitement and how you are still able to pick out all the details through your reaction!! It’s so enjoyable watching you discover these great a capella groups. Yes, PTX won a Grammy for Best Arrangement for this song and are masters at mashing up multiple songs. You have to watch some of their “Evolution” videos. For something different, maybe you could react to YEBBA (Abbey Smith) “My Mind” at SOFAR NYC. Her singing will make you loose your mind. 😁
You really cant go wrong with any of their side projects as well. Avi's solo work like "change on the rise", to all of Kevin's solo projects, to mitch and Scott's group called Superfuit is amazing!
Daft Punk Medley does the same thing to me too. The song they mention in the outro Run To You is 1 of their originals that is just another kind of amazing experience you should hear! It's an emotional song & for filming the chorus part of the video they all had to learn to lip synch it backwards so they could match the song while reversing the film.
Watch their performance of "The Dog Days are Over" on the Sing Off (which they Won btw) Kevin's beatboxing is Insane & Mitch is of course INCREDIBLE!!!!!🖤
Great reactions to a group that holds a master class in acapella! Every one of the members are just fantastic on their own. Check out their version of Gold, and Shallow in which Kevin beat boxes while playing cello! Also check out Kevin’s channel, KO and his version of Down. He is incredibly talented! Keep it up!
Yes, they have won several Grammys. This was the first. And they do have a different bass guy now. Their original bass left because their touring schedule was so demanding and he had family issues he needed to deal with.
This video won them their first of three Grammy's. They recorded it in their closet and filmed it in the kitchen, it cost them $400 to make and get edited. Their second Grammy was for their Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy arrangement and the third was for their collaboration with Dolly Parton singing her song Jolene.
Yes we can hear it!! PTX fans really listen to hear what each individual is singing. The girl (Kirstin; She is a Mezzo-Soprano) and the high tenor(Mitch) can mirror each other in their range. They can also do this live... Right here th-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for finally reacting to that one! I recommend watching "Love Again" next, its an original song by them that has kinda the same vibe as this one, it's pretty sick! And yes Avi sadly left the group in 2017 and was replaced by Matt and he's killing it too! My personal opinion though is that Avi is irreplaceable, as much as I really like Matt, I personally believe Avi was a better fit for the group.
Marwan Ayman I agree mostly. Avi and Matt are both unique and completely irreplaceable. Avi seems like a better fit because they developed with him and his voice. I think Matt is awesome and they just had to adjust their approach and style a bit to better fit Matt. I love their old music. I love their new music. I love all their solo work! They are just incredibly talented.
Fun facts about this song and video 1. It was entirely recorded in a bedroom closet. 2. The video budget was about 400 dollars and it was recorded and filmed in a small apartment kitchen. 3. I’m like 90% sure they got all the props and makeup from party city because the wig she’s wearing is definitely party city. 4. After they filmed this song, they filmed the music video for “I Need Your Love” so that’s why their eyes look bloodshot in that video. The contacts irritated their eyes.
Great reaction. You can’t go wrong on any of their covers. I think you would have a great time with The Wizard Of Ahhhs, Sound Of Silence is also great
If you want to hear their new bass, check out The Sound of Silence. One of their best covers and it's pretty new too. I agree with you about Kirstie's voice adding a quality to the harmonies that you just won't get with a male singer. Also, you're reactions just bring me so much joy. I've been grinning from ear to ear the whole time.
Kevin is incredible. His beatboxing was very good in the beginning, like here, but now it’s outstanding. I’m not very knowledgeable but I’d say he is world class. He has just released a new music video that is wonderful, and I believe it is going on a new LP. The song is True Colors. Please check it out.
They won their 1'st grammy for this homemade Daft Punk video. Also only on a 400 dollar budget. The rest is talent ;D. Also Kevin can do Chelloboxing. Meaning beatboxing and playing the chello at the same time. He may have invented it too.
Yes, Matt Sallee is the new bass, Avi left to spend more time with family (they work, like, all the time) - "New Rules" was the first one I really felt like Matt had been "absorbed" - he and Kevin really shine in that one (Kevin really is an extraordinary beatboxer!!) If you want to see how well they translate stuff like this to a live performance, check out: Daft punk private th-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/w-d-xo.html It will blow your mind! They don't do studio stuff that they can't do live :-) Thanks for another great reaction! We don't mind when you pause and comment, then rewind - you're just appreciating genius at work!
Meant to add to my comment earlier - if you want to really see their skill with mashups, yes, "New Rules" is good for that aspect, too, but "La La Latch" is even better :-)
🌟Just a reminder Scott ( blonde guys a baritone but but seamlessly does bass and hits AMAZING falsetto). (They are ALL EXTREMELY TALENTED) Honestly I gave VP and HF a listen through out the years but they don't make feel the emotions that PENTATONIX does!! Recommending their covers of Cheerleader, La La Latch, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 🌟
💥PENTATONIX won their first Grammy with this song 👉 REACT to Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy which garnered them their second Grammy. I'm here for your PENTATONIX reactions👍👍👍
You need to listen/watch Say Something, Kristin absolutely shines in that song. She's older and more experienced, (none of them slack in learning even more about their trade and advancing their abilities) and projects the emotions of the song superbly.
Oops. Just seen that you have reacted to Say Something. For something haunting try 'Run to you' an original. To appreciate Mitches pure tones try 'Carol of the bells'.
@@ryanje8147 personally it only bugs me when reactors talk unrelated stuff and don't pay attention, but he pick up everything and was enjoying it and talked related stuff so it's all good imo.
Harmonies.......check out their cover of Mary Did You Know. Their abilities you haven't seen yet, that definitely set them apart....besides our lovely Kirstie lol......the "Evolution of..." videos show their skillset in a whole different light. I would recommend maybe start with Rihanna. There's Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, even an Evolution of Music which is sooooo dope! You really can't go wrong! Also their Mash-Ups! New Rules×Are You That Somebody is a whole vibe ❤
8:45 The only person I've seen other than my brother that powers up like me when they hear that. And the drop!? 9:01 One the best drops in history in my opinion. I can't get enough
Yes you're correct Avi Kaplan is no longer in the group he doing his own solo career and Matt Salley is the bass for Pentatonix. Check out their version of "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" Matt Sallee sings solo in that song while the others are background and Kevin beatboxing in that song it really cool.
PTX’s greatest strength by far is their transitions. You should react to more of their medleys and their Evolution videos they are all stunning 💜💛💜💛 Edit: Avi left the group coz he was suffering mentally and wanted to spend more time with his family. PTX’s crazy tour schedule was taking its toll, all of them are still good friends, I think he even pointed them in the direction of the new bass, Matt. Speaking of Avi, you should check out his music. It’s very folky and spiritual, sit back and relax and just soak it all in. Also check out Kevin Olusola’s channel, start with his cover of “Down” by Marian Hill. Mind. Blown 🤯🤯
Try their originals LOVE AGAIN", "CRACK" and "NATURAL DISASTER" Kevin (Beatboxer), Avi (Bass) and the Trio know how to level up your expectations and always exceed them and leave you blown away
It’s one thing to have a woman, yes, but to have a counter-tenor that can harmonize with her SO tightly as well as with their baritone Scott, makes them capable of the crazy tight sound in this one in particular. They can even sync up their vibratos 😳 Perks of growing up together.
Mitch’s look changes drastically from every song to the next. He’s like a shapeshifter!
This arrangement win them their first Grammy, and a major label contract. The video was produced on a $400 budget.
A nice companion piece to this would be "Love Again", one of their original songs with a similar EDM/club feel, and even trippier makeup and wardrobe.
People change... Mitch is changing even more. You will see him look different in almsot every video 😂
ABSOLUTELY HAHA!!!!💜 HIM GEEEEEZ HE'S INCREDIBLE!!
Kevin is in a class all his own when it comes to beatboxing....well musicianship in general, really. You should check out some of his solo projects, looping covers where he beatboxes, sings, plays cello, and plays keyboard. Down is a good one to start with. He will blow you away!
Ehh... probably help if I gave you his full name... Kevin Olusola
@@jenniferackerman511 I sent him a link earlier because I was pretty sure I was gonna mess the spelling of K.O's last name
Yeah Jennifer and Sean said it. Kevin is basically a musical prodigy, imo. His talent will make you feel talentless, but in a good way.
Love the reactions, keep up the great work!
I agree! His Down Marian Hill Kover will blow you away!
You're right - Avi Kaplan left the group after their 2017 tour so he could spend more time with his family. Since leaving, Avi has done a number of collaborations with other artists and done some terrific work on his own - check out his "Change on the Rise". One of the biggest differences from other groups is that there really is no lead singer - they are incredibly generous and let the music decide who is best suited. They do their own arrangements organically, sitting down and brainstorming how to approach each song. They have worked some with Ben Bram fro Glee now and again but otherwise the work is their own. Check out some of their more recent covers that include Matt Sallee at bass, including "Can you Feel the Love Tonight?" from the Lion King and "Sound of Silence". Some amazing stuff...thanks, Mally!
Your reaction is legit!!!!!! I can’t tell you how many reactions I’ve watched of this medley. You got me hyped all over again. I was right there with you. 👏🏾
They won their 1st Grammy for this. PTX is famous for their flawless transitions!!! And yes, Kevin is heads and shoulders above the other beat boxers!! Avi found their new bass for them, but he left for personal reasons.
Some background info about PTX:
They formed in 2011 to compete on season 3 of NBC’s a cappella competition The Sing-Off, which they won. (Home Free won season 4 in 2013.)
The trio, Scott (baritone), Kirstin (mezzo-soprano), and Mitch (tenor/countertenor) grew up together and sang together in community theater and choir. All three were 19 during the show’s run. For the show, they added Kevin (beatboxer and cellist), and Avi (bass), but they were slightly older, having (just) completed college. 😏
This video was shot and released in December 2013, they got a recording deal in 2014 and won their first Grammy for this song in January 2015. And yes, it did wonders for their career, as did their Christmas music. (Mary Did You Know? and Hallelujah, especially.)
Avi left PTX in 2017. He was struggling to keep up with the pace of the others (constant touring and recording), and needed to spend more time with friends and family. (I have also heard a rumor that his mother had cancer, but I don’t know that for sure.) Matt joined the group on a trial basis for the 2017 Holiday season, and became an official member in Spring 2018.
Avi's mother confirmed that she had cancer. She did not want his fans to be mad at him for leaving the group. She was in the hospital and Avi was flying back and forth between performances on their tour so he could spend as much time with her as possible. It was very stressful and wearing on him, causing anxiety and depression. He finished his tour contract and helped them find a replacement.
After winning the show and one week after they moved to LA, they were dropped from Sony. They posted videos on TH-cam and the Pentaholics, garnered throughout the show, shared them. This video not only earned their first Grammy but also secured a record deal.
The three groups you've covered so far ae all really really good, and I like them all. I think the thing that sets PTX on that next level up is their blend and arrangements. Both are simply stellar. I'd love for you to react to their cover of 'Gold' by Kiiara - it's a live recording, just the five of them sitting at their mics making magic. Getting a good recording is one thing, but they can do it live too, so be ready to get shook. Thanks for the great reactions!
Janice s oh yes! I love their cover of gold. It’s amazing and so chill. I don’t actually like the original. It’s kinda irritating but I love what PTX did with it.
Gold is one of my FAVORITES!
Be sure to listen to the original beforehand if you are not familiar. Its in order to appreciate how they've adapted it for acapella.
Love your reactions. You are so attentive and catch so many subtle details.
You make their music even more fun to listen to. Nice job!
Guys... should we request he react to "Bohemian Rhapsody"? But, if he does react... keep in mind that Mitch uses the same microphone throughout the live performances.. no special equipment needed for sfx
Your excitement is adorable
Can I PLEASE just say that your reactions are simply the BEST I've seen in a long time?!!
The way you got extremelly excited about this video and all of what was going on...that felt just like the inner me everytime I hear this song!!! I enjoy your reactions so much because they look a lot like my personal reactions to the same songs and I enjoy this so freaking much!!! LOVE IT!!!
Love the energy you bring to reactions! They recorded this in a closet and kitchen and won a grammy for this...Steller performance!
This is one of the BEST reactions to Daft Punk Medley I've ever seen! 😂 I love the excitement and breakdowns of what just caused the excitement! This was their first Grammy. They recorded in a members closet and filmed in another's kitchen. Or the reverse.. been awhile since I saw their acceptance speech. 🤔 It's on TH-cam tho. But.. talk about creativity?! A Closet and Kitchen! You can't forget co-winner, Scott's friend, and the crazily creative, Ben Bram when watching and hearing this!
This next section is not my fault... You brought it up!.. 😉
Give me strength, and please don't kill me in comments guys 😓.. Deep breath, and.....
Regarding your musings regarding other acapella groups and Pentatonix combined, if given the same type of music 2 compose or perform, and each group's skill sets... well that is actually where Pentatonix began. An Acapella Competition called "The Sing-Off" that aired on NBC.
The three main singers Scott Mitch and Kirstie had sang together in an acapella Trio they created in high school . They compose their own Arrangements the most famous is Lady Gaga's "Telephone" there is a TH-cam video of them performing it during a high school acapella concert . It ended up being the song the entire group auditioned for the "The Sing-Off" (That Acapella competition on NBC) with.
The Trio became THIS group when they added Avi and Kevin (The Beat Boxing Cellist. Scott found him on TH-cam. As brilliant as a "beatboxing cellist" would have to be, That doesn't BEGIN to scratch the surface of how talented the beatboxer, Kevin Olusoula is).
They came together to audition for the 3rd season of "The Sing-Off", named themselves "Pentatonix", got on the show.. performing before a real audience (National TV) for the First time ever in 2011 on THAT stage. In THAT competition. They were pitted against 13 (12?) other groups of EXTREMELY talented people and they won.
Here's the basic competition platform.. Each group was given a list of songs to chose from for each performance they competed with. Pentatonix was one of only a few groups that didn't accept any help with arrangements or choreo from beginning to end of that competition. *1
Pentatonix was crazy good with their Arrangements. Their transitions were brilliant, the Rhythm section is unbelievable in this group, and you need to see how they sound live to really appreciate the skill level we're talking about. But our three main vocalists, the Trio, were still wet behind the ears teenagers! Scott and Kristin are a couple of months older than Mitch but it's through Mitch into a younger grade level than they were in school . So Scott and Kirstin were in their first year of college in different States, and Mitch was in his senior year of high school (He missed his high school graduation in order to be on that Acapella Competition Show which aired on NBC) when a friend Scott made in College suggested he get that Trio back together and add a Bass and Beatboxer and audition for The Sing-Off. *2
During The Sing-Off they were just kids and you'd never think it to watch those performances. Their mashups were brilliant from the very beginning (which was on The Sing-Off). It's amazing to watch their performances on season 3 of The Sing-Off via TH-cam and many reactors end up doing just that, wanting to see what they were working with from the beginning. Pentatonix was the first acapella group (in this current time of acapella) to break into mainstream music competitively and succeed . that was the dream and they wanted to open this up for anybody in acapella that wanted to do the same thing! So all of these acapella groups and their differences are celebrated in my opinion! it's awesome to see them all! Truly excellent reaction!
* Notes
1. Most of the groups that you see on TH-cam now and I hear you talk about were on The Sing-Off at one point or another.
2. That young man is an acapella genius and has been with Pentatonix ever since. His name is Ben Bram and when Avi left the group (needing to be closer to family and more grounded then the constant touring and work schedule Pentatonix kept allowed for) he and Ben found Matt Sallee together and recommended him to the group as Avi's replacement. The problem was getting Matt to even audition. He did not believe he was at that level and refused his own manager and Ben Bram's insistence that he needed to try out. In the end he was tricked into it and while othef bassists were technically just as capable technically, the group liked Matt's vibe abd energy. They said it matched their own and they wanted that in the new member. They spend a lot of time together because of the touring and crazy work schedule so it's important that everybody gets along and has a really upbeat, kind, fun and easy going nature with a good work ethic.
Something about you I find so infectious! I cry when you do and laugh out loud with you when the greatness that is PTX overwhelms you. Please don’t stop. We have a long way to go yet!
I never get tired of it. Still notice stuff I’ve never noticed before after 7 years. They are amazing.
You have to watch every video at least 6 times. 1 for each member to focus on them individually and then 1 to listen to the over all sound..... and then 100000000 times more for fun!
This song won them their first Grammy!! Pentatonix is the group that really popularized the concept of mashing all of your songs together at the end of a medley, instead of just ending with whatever song happened to be last in the list. Glad to see you enjoyed!!
All of PTX’s evolution videos are phenomenal. Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Rihanna, Ariana Grande and music. All fantastic. You can see KO beatbox like a beast. His transitions are completely amazing. Also, you are correct. Avi stepped back, no drama. Matt Sallee is the new bass, like you said. Avi’s solo work is really good. KO is absolutely amazing in their music and in his solo work. Definitely worth checking out. And mitch and scott have a second channel “superfruit” and it’s really amazing. “Hip hop goes broadway 1 & 2” with bloopers. Hilarious and well executed.
Kevin is a force of nature when it comes to music, he is SO totally gifted it’s unreal. He can play several instruments but I think his favorite is the cello. In fact that is how he was “found” on TH-cam. He had a video he uploaded where he was playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time.v
Absolutely blows your way the first time you see him Beatboxing with Beyonce😆( his cello)
I love watching new reactors to PTX...so many are upset when the music is over and want it to keep going! lol... love it!
Pentatonix is amazing. I do miss Avi's insanely powerful bass, but Matt does a pretty good job.
Appreciate your appreciation of every sound they make. But Damn can you keep up this reaction energy throughout their whole catalog? I have subscribed to find out!
Funny thing-for all that this is an acapella arrangement, it has been adapted for marching band. It was even played by the French army marching band for their President on Bastille Day!
This medley has the best energy --- I love how you felt it!
Again, another awesome reaction!
Well, now that you've seen a few of their videos, I think that you'd enjoy reacting to their Sing-Off performances and seeing how much they've grown during the competition itself and after it.
I'm looking forward to it! 😁
There's a reason they won their first Grammy for this song.
I love your excitement and how you are still able to pick out all the details through your reaction!! It’s so enjoyable watching you discover these great a capella groups.
Yes, PTX won a Grammy for Best Arrangement for this song and are masters at mashing up multiple songs. You have to watch some of their “Evolution” videos.
For something different, maybe you could react to YEBBA (Abbey Smith) “My Mind” at SOFAR NYC. Her singing will make you loose your mind. 😁
Yes, Yebba!
Pentatonix won a grammy for this. It was recorded in a closet and it was filmed in the kitchen.
You really cant go wrong with any of their side projects as well. Avi's solo work like "change on the rise", to all of Kevin's solo projects, to mitch and Scott's group called Superfuit is amazing!
Daft Punk Medley does the same thing to me too.
The song they mention in the outro Run To You is 1 of their originals that is just another kind of amazing experience you should hear! It's an emotional song & for filming the chorus part of the video they all had to learn to lip synch it backwards so they could match the song while reversing the film.
I can't wait to see your reaction to the song can you feel the love tonight ♥️♥️🎶
Watch their performance of "The Dog Days are Over" on the Sing Off (which they Won btw) Kevin's beatboxing is Insane & Mitch is of course INCREDIBLE!!!!!🖤
Thank u for the reaction to pentatonix. I love this acapella group.
If you have to ask "Is that Mitch?" then yeah, it's Mitch. Man is a chameleon.
I really love how hype you get watching these! love it!!
Great reactions to a group that holds a master class in acapella! Every one of the members are just fantastic on their own. Check out their version of Gold, and Shallow in which Kevin beat boxes while playing cello! Also check out Kevin’s channel, KO and his version of Down. He is incredibly talented! Keep it up!
Yes, they have won several Grammys. This was the first. And they do have a different bass guy now. Their original bass left because their touring schedule was so demanding and he had family issues he needed to deal with.
This video won them their first of three Grammy's. They recorded it in their closet and filmed it in the kitchen, it cost them $400 to make and get edited. Their second Grammy was for their Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy arrangement and the third was for their collaboration with Dolly Parton singing her song Jolene.
Lol, you had me smiling the whole time. That was a great, fun reaction. Love to watch someone genuinely enjoying themselves. Thanks for sharing. 😊
PTX AHA , Star Vista, Singapore ~~ Mitch will knock your socks off!!
MITCH ITS THE GUY OF THE PERFECT VOICE AND SING ONE MORE TIMEE KISSES FROM PORTUGAL
ps: sorry my english its bad ahahah
You gotta hear Kevin play the cello and beat box. Amazing.
Love your reactions! I think you’d love pentatonix - Love again! Keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
Yes we can hear it!! PTX fans really listen to hear what each individual is singing. The girl (Kirstin; She is a Mezzo-Soprano) and the high tenor(Mitch) can mirror each other in their range. They can also do this live... Right here
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Thanks for finally reacting to that one! I recommend watching "Love Again" next, its an original song by them that has kinda the same vibe as this one, it's pretty sick! And yes Avi sadly left the group in 2017 and was replaced by Matt and he's killing it too! My personal opinion though is that Avi is irreplaceable, as much as I really like Matt, I personally believe Avi was a better fit for the group.
Marwan Ayman I agree mostly. Avi and Matt are both unique and completely irreplaceable. Avi seems like a better fit because they developed with him and his voice. I think Matt is awesome and they just had to adjust their approach and style a bit to better fit Matt. I love their old music. I love their new music. I love all their solo work! They are just incredibly talented.
The new bass is actually good friends with my teacher!
Fun facts about this song and video
1. It was entirely recorded in a bedroom closet.
2. The video budget was about 400 dollars and it was recorded and filmed in a small apartment kitchen.
3. I’m like 90% sure they got all the props and makeup from party city because the wig she’s wearing is definitely party city.
4. After they filmed this song, they filmed the music video for “I Need Your Love” so that’s why their eyes look bloodshot in that video. The contacts irritated their eyes.
Fun reaction, and you listen with headphones, so you never miss a thing ! Bravo ! Thank you! :)
Great reaction. You can’t go wrong on any of their covers. I think you would have a great time with The Wizard Of Ahhhs, Sound Of Silence is also great
Wizard of Ahhhs is a Todrick Hall Production featuring Pentatonix. It can be found on his channel
I can’t wait for him to react to Aha!
Yeah just looking at the sheet music for the beatboxing in this video, it's unbelievable.
KO is a superb beatboxer. You should try his solo video, Down.
Also, Adam Rupp of Home Free is a two-time world beatboxing champion.
You are just a joy to watch.
Good video as always!
Loved watching your reaction!!
If you want to hear their new bass, check out The Sound of Silence. One of their best covers and it's pretty new too.
I agree with you about Kirstie's voice adding a quality to the harmonies that you just won't get with a male singer.
Also, you're reactions just bring me so much joy. I've been grinning from ear to ear the whole time.
Love your love of music!
Kevin is incredible. His beatboxing was very good in the beginning, like here, but now it’s outstanding. I’m not very knowledgeable but I’d say he is world class. He has just released a new music video that is wonderful, and I believe it is going on a new LP. The song is True Colors. Please check it out.
They won their 1'st grammy for this homemade Daft Punk video. Also only on a 400 dollar budget. The rest is talent ;D. Also Kevin can do Chelloboxing. Meaning beatboxing and playing the chello at the same time. He may have invented it too.
Yes, Matt Sallee is the new bass, Avi left to spend more time with family (they work, like, all the time) - "New Rules" was the first one I really felt like Matt had been "absorbed" - he and Kevin really shine in that one (Kevin really is an extraordinary beatboxer!!)
If you want to see how well they translate stuff like this to a live performance, check out: Daft punk private
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It will blow your mind! They don't do studio stuff that they can't do live :-)
Thanks for another great reaction! We don't mind when you pause and comment, then rewind - you're just appreciating genius at work!
Loved it‼️ You just earned yourself a subscriber! ❤️fromOregon🇺🇸
Great, thorough reaction. Thanks! Are you ready for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Their first grammy❤
This song got them their first Grammy
Meant to add to my comment earlier - if you want to really see their skill with mashups, yes, "New Rules" is good for that aspect, too, but "La La Latch" is even better :-)
this medley won a grammy
🌟Just a reminder Scott ( blonde guys a baritone but but seamlessly does bass and hits AMAZING falsetto). (They are ALL EXTREMELY TALENTED) Honestly I gave VP and HF a listen through out the years but they don't make feel the emotions that PENTATONIX does!!
Recommending their covers of Cheerleader, La La Latch, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 🌟
💥PENTATONIX won their first Grammy with this song 👉 REACT to Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy which garnered them their second Grammy. I'm here for your PENTATONIX reactions👍👍👍
Love love love they are so good great reaction post
You need to listen/watch Say Something, Kristin absolutely shines in that song. She's older and more experienced, (none of them slack in learning even more about their trade and advancing their abilities) and projects the emotions of the song superbly.
Oops. Just seen that you have reacted to Say Something. For something haunting try 'Run to you' an original. To appreciate Mitches pure tones try 'Carol of the bells'.
This is an old video so Mitch looks much younger and has a rounder face. He was probably 20 or 21 when this was done.
Mitch looks so different here because he gained weight when he moved to CA and depended on fast food a lot. He went vegan and got tiny.
Welcome to the Pentatonix Family !!! We call our selves Pentataholics
fun fact this was shot in one their closet and they won a Grammy for this song
For all the reaction videos you are the most exciting one
he talked over 95% of the singing.....LOL
hahaha hes super energetic lol i appreciate it though haha
Well, he was paying attention and commenting it xD
@@st4rpt_603 LOL
@@ryanje8147 personally it only bugs me when reactors talk unrelated stuff and don't pay attention, but he pick up everything and was enjoying it and talked related stuff so it's all good imo.
Agreed. I like his reactions but his mic is SO loud and he talks a little too much.
Avi is doing solo work Matt Sallee is the new bass Avi solo stuff is great and Matt fit right in
"Y'all hear that??" Yeahh, we heard it, and the Grammys did too! 😉😂
Love your energy ❤️ I love PTX. React to Bohemian Rhapsody.
Tomi p sound of silence is a must he is awesome and is a bass
Harmonies.......check out their cover of Mary Did You Know. Their abilities you haven't seen yet, that definitely set them apart....besides our lovely Kirstie lol......the "Evolution of..." videos show their skillset in a whole different light. I would recommend maybe start with Rihanna. There's Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, even an Evolution of Music which is sooooo dope! You really can't go wrong! Also their Mash-Ups! New Rules×Are You That Somebody is a whole vibe ❤
Every react video I watch of PTX they are suprised by Mitch's changes. He a chamomile lol
There is a video of them doing this song live in an interview-type situation. It sounds the same just without the mics to hear the details.
Avi's bass is Amazing!
8:45 The only person I've seen other than my brother that powers up like me when they hear that.
And the drop!? 9:01
One the best drops in history in my opinion. I can't get enough
Hi from Italy! I love your reactions, I want to advise you to listen to "Love Again" by pentatonix 🌹🌹
Could you react to Scott (from Pentatonix) and Rozzi's video Lose Us? It's got so much soul.
Oh, they won a Grammy for this.
Yes, they won their first of 3 Grammys for this😊 They made this in Avi's pantry for $400!
Yes you're correct Avi Kaplan is no longer in the group he doing his own solo career and Matt Salley is the bass for Pentatonix. Check out their version of "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" Matt Sallee sings solo in that song while the others are background and Kevin beatboxing in that song it really cool.
PTX’s greatest strength by far is their transitions. You should react to more of their medleys and their Evolution videos they are all stunning 💜💛💜💛
Edit: Avi left the group coz he was suffering mentally and wanted to spend more time with his family. PTX’s crazy tour schedule was taking its toll, all of them are still good friends, I think he even pointed them in the direction of the new bass, Matt. Speaking of Avi, you should check out his music. It’s very folky and spiritual, sit back and relax and just soak it all in. Also check out Kevin Olusola’s channel, start with his cover of “Down” by Marian Hill. Mind. Blown 🤯🤯
Try their originals LOVE AGAIN", "CRACK" and "NATURAL DISASTER" Kevin (Beatboxer), Avi (Bass) and the Trio know how to level up your expectations and always exceed them and leave you blown away
You should check out Kevin Olusola's solo stuff, he's incredibly multi talented!
And if you want to question if the beatbox is legit, watch their live version of this with no mic, Kevin is just that insane
You should hear Kevin's beatboxing in New Rules X Are you That Somebody when combined with new bassist Matt.
Pentaholic here from WVa.