Who ever gets tired of seeing the Mitch-slapped expressions of these reactors? Not me! So glad to see someone who appreciates the genius that is Pentatonix.
ok first I love how many people use Mitch-slapped. it's like... one of my favorite words now.. and it's also so true. like, I love watching these reactions.. just to see people lose their shit when everything goes quiet.. and mitch does his thing.
@@natashasullivan4559 have been watching reactions to this forever and just heard the phrase Mitch-slapped a few days ago. Too funny. Also, noone ever commented on the lighting before. Learned something new
Speaking of lighting… notice how the sun sets just as the song ends? And while we’re talking camera work, when Avi sings : “her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya” they cut to a close up of Kirsten. The director of this video really knew what (s)he was doing!
I ALWAYS love the Mitch slap when people first hear Mitch Grassi's voice (the guy in the hat). Mitch is a countertenor... his vocal range is crazy big and he can sing all the way into the soprano. He has the voice of an angel!
Actually Mitch isn't a tenor. I know we're conditioned to the idea that adult males are either tenor or bass, but Mitch is the ULTRA rare adult male alto. The man doing the reaction refers to him as a 'tenor altino', but if you listen to Mitch's natural speaking voice the timber is clearly alto. He can stretch 'down' into the mid-tenor range, but he can 'full voice' all the way to top of alto and range well up into the soprano range without going 'full head' and easily without having to 'dip' falsetto. Damn near unique honestly. Avi is also quite rare being a 'basso profundo', but not quite the 'near unicorn' of Mitch. The fact they have both of them and world class vocalists in their own right in Kirsti and Scott both having wide range with great breath and tone control. Kevin is just a beat-boxing god as well as an incredible instrumentalist (obviously doesn't do that with Pentatonix) and can sing with a light but pleasant tenor. The fact they assembled this collection of talent and skill into a single group? Historic.
I know! In many other groups others get entirely drowned out and they are barely there vocally, because are much stronger in their belting out. This is so stunningly beautiful because they compliment each other so well and all seem elevated together.
Pentatonix is not an a capella group, they are THE a capella group that has redefined a capella for the whole music industry! Welcome down the rabbit hole! Their catalog of 10 years is wide & deep!
Perfectly stated! I think that they are probably in the top five artists to come out of the tv singing competition shows in terms of overall success (not being overly familiar with all of them), alongside Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, and Kelly Clarkson, and the only non-American Idol contestants on the list. I remember when they got their first Grammy nomination, Entertainment Weekly had an article headlined, “Grammy nods: The Sing-Off: 1, The Voice: 0.” And that was after TSO was canceled by NBC.
@@gregbolin651 Tenor altino is a term for a tenor who can sing in the treble range without falsetto. It’s a synonym for countertenor. Maybe you should try looking things up before you accuse someone else of being ignorant.
@@cockathiel5319 I’ll concede if you can define “falsetto” without referencing what it’s NOT. While we’re at it, define “treble” range without using “notes covered by the treble clef”, which are used be regular old tenors on a daily basis. And if there’s already a ‘synonym’ that’s been in use for centuries, why make up another term?
@@gregbolin651 - Falsetto is defined by where in the body the primary resonance occurs. Mitch can get quite high without leaving "chest voice" - but then he has some really high notes once he leaves his chest-resonance voice behind. Kirstie can do that too.
I live for "real" first time Pentatonix reactions. When you see someone experience the amazing talent of this group for the first time, it is so rewarding.
Just take it in brother! Let the chills run up and down your spine and your scalp tingle and your souls sing. And when you cry just let it happen. Then listen to EVERYTHING they ever did! Especially Jolene with Dolly!
Do you listen to “Walking Off the Earth”…. Aka.. WOTE. They are phenomenal as well. But spoiler alert the baritone guy later passed away. I cried so much over his passing, they are still unbelievable artist.
I'm a 73 year old pensioner and have just come across your videos. I love the expression on your face when a song or singer amazes you. Just subscribed....I hope I'm not too old
Too old??? There's a couple of sisters your age that I seek out in church. With my deep voice it sounds awesome with them turning with smiles to match mine. There's no age limit for a party!
@@elainedefoor8599 65 here! And I'm finding that music becomes even more meaningful the older I get. Maybe it's just when you've gained more life experience you've got more to draw from to find a connection to most any lyric? Whatever, I don't care WHY, just IS.
@@faith.s_mom Music is the only True magic. It can bend me, shape me, any way it wants to. At All ages I've been. And I am a bunch older than those lyrics I ripped and changed. Little older than Mary.
I'm not here to pick a fight, and there's no doubt that this version is incredible, but I'm pretty sure he said the same thing about the K.D.Lang version. Perhaps he heard K D before PTX?
You can't compare a solo artist from a group. Different textures, very different feel. Kd langs is one of my favorites to be sure, but with a group the sound is richer because there's chords in voices, it's like a single speaker over double speaker sound. And we forget one of the best artists who covered this before ptx or kd. Jeff Buckley. Rip. But Cohen did say the ptx version was the best
Kevin Olusola is also the most gifted beat boxer on the planet who can also sing and play cello. You'll be even more amazed if you watch their video of "Bohemian Rhapsody."
he is 100% not the most gifted beatboxer on the planet. He might be the best in an acapella group but there are dozens of better beatboxers. -MB14 -Reeps One -KRNFX -Tom Thum -Dharni -Peponi Just to name a few. Check them out of you want your mind truly blown by what the human voice in capable of. Kevins great but he's the Lars Ulrich of beatboxers.
Leonard Cohen was the most singularly talented poet-songwriter of the last century. This song actually contains seven full verses, and the last two contain some of the most powerful lyrics humans have ever created. It's nothing less than a tragedy that no one ever includes them.
I agree with you 100% Leonard was ridiculously talented. Having said that, the original recording of Hallelujah by LC wasn't my fav version by far, but everything we hear here is only here because of the great talent that was LC.
@@NicolaMM Nice! I just love the creative process. The only things that we humans create is thought because everything else that we have built is built on things that already exist. So I just love the creative process as it's originality in its purest form.
The second singer is Avi, who sadly had to leave the group due to the pressures of the touring. He's probably got the greatest range of any male singer in many years. He's an exceptionally talented basso profundo singer. They're all some of the most talented singers I've heard in decades.
@@NotesNNotes He's touring again soon. You can feel his bass through the floor. Check out his solo music. So so incredible! Look for I Can't Lie, When I'm a Fool, oh there's a 7 Layers video on YT of him singing All is Well. Sooo good!
Wait til you find out that Kevin invented "Cello-boxing" featured in the "Radioactive" collaboration with Lindsey Stirling. If you like this kind of arrangement, "Mary Did You Know?" was fantastic. Among acapella groups, Pentatonix and Home Free are typically regarded as the best of the larger genre.
Here's what I loved about this video. All these people were of different backgrounds, creeds and skin color yet they are all bound by their talents and love of music.
To me, those differences don't matter at all but I see what you mean. I just love how skilled they are and their dedication to creating music. A cappella is so freaking cool and these people have seemingly mastered it!
The first guy is Scott Hoying (baritone). His voice is soulful. The second guy (beard and beanie) is Avi Kaplan (pronounced Aahh vee) and his tone sounds different perhaps because he is typically the bass. His voice is full of emotion and warmth and he has an amazing range. Next is Kirstie Maldonado mezzo soprano and her voice is light and angelic. Mitch Grassi (in the hat) is the countertenor. His voice quality is so beautiful and unique. Guaranteed to blow your socks off. Last but definitely not least is the beat boxer extraordinaire and also a tenor Kevin Olusola. Probably the most talented of all. Thanks for your reaction. I hope you will check out Daft Punk (their first Grammy win), Imagine and Bohemian Rhapsody. The PTX fans(Pentaholics) are the best and they will support you on your journey.
When fans are so supportive of new people discovering their long time passion, you know it's the artists worth following, and the communities worth joining.
All the members of Pentatonix have amazing voices that blend perfectly together. Mitch (with the hat) has an angelic voice in my opinion. Those group shocks anyone who hasn’t heard them before. But I never get tired of watching the reactions of someone seeing/hearing them for the first time.
"There's something about her voice...can't put my finger on it." I've always thought Kristie's voice is like the perfect mix of pop, choral and gospel.
The main motto of doing reaction vids is not just making wonderful comments bout song etc etc...This guy, literally showing all the wonderful things that ptx perform, not just about vocals and music like harmonies and vocal qualities, but also filmo-photography and ton of things. Amazing reactions, and very informative! Keep it up bro!!
Their harmony is such that they really don't need instrumentation. The sound is so full and complete. This is NOT your normal acapella. There's no comparison between them and any other! This is such a masterful and perfect blending of their voices! The quality and texture of each voice in combination with the others is truly awesome and beautiful!
This is probably my favorite song by Pentatonix, with “Mary, Did You Know?”, “Imagine” and “Sound of Silence” tied for second! The last one was done after Avi (their bass) left the group and was replaced by Matt, who doesn’t have quite the resonance of Avi but has a lovely voice nonetheless. Thanks for the reaction!
I have agreed with everything you said, and according to the views on this video a lot of other people feel the same way. And I love all the other songs you mentioned also. 👍
1) Do you know why Avi left? Did he think he’d have a better career solo? i never understand when group members do this. It often doesn’t work, and even when it does (Sting), it usually destroys something more precious. 2) What do you think of their duet (sextet?) with Dolly?
@RLucas3000 Not really, he mostly left because the lifestyle of constant touring and performing wasn't what he really wanted anymore. He wanted to slow down, settle down, and spend more time with family, which he couldn't do touring all the time. He made the decision best for him, and i believe they're all on good terms still
If you're anything like the rest of us Pentaholics you're going to go back and listen to this a half-dozen times. Maybe a full dozen. Almost everything they get their hands on is amazing but this one is their showcase IMHO.
@@ChurchNietzsche It is! Very dope. But I've heard everybody and their uncle do that one so much I was pretty tired of it, good or bad. I'll admit it's one of the best versions out there, but it's one out of thousands.
@@Blue-rl5dp it does get covered a lot, I'll give you that. ... But theirs is possibly the best. I liked when Disturbed covered it, but I loved when Pentatonix did it.
@@ChurchNietzsche I will always have a soft spot for the original, which came out when I was an impressionable teenager, lol. But yes, Pentatonix does do it best and I really liked the power Disturbed gave it.
It's always gratifying to see someone seeing/hearing PTX or Home Free for the first time. The amount of sheer talent in both bands is astounding, no matter how many times you hear them or how many different songs you listen to. Welcome to the rabbit hole of Pentatonix. Enjoy the ride!
They do a queen cover of bohemian rhapsody, also daft punk medley, and countless others I can’t even begin to tell you where to start. I started on them with their covers of songs through the decades. Ps: I love that you went crazy for the cinematography. They did a superb job on this one to make it humble, soft, exciting, and very to the point. Thanks again for your wonderful reactions ❤️
Although you didn't mention the song in this cataclysmic a Cappella rendition, only mentioning the hat and lighting, you are forgiven. I absolutely love this group. The performers change throughout their career, but never lose their momentum!!
I laughed at this because I feel like maybe you don’t watch Lboyd much. He was very animated in this and visibly excited. I’d say he very much noticed the soul, but he’s very professional in pointing out the many small details people admire in groups.
Love seeing people’s reactions on their face when they first hear Mitch’s(guy with the large brim hat)voice I like referring to it as being “Mitch slapped”
I appreciated your light bath comment. I learn something new every day. With the sun behind them, they almost looked angelic. Just like their voices. Excellent commentary.
I see this made you feel the same way we all feel when we heard it the first time. I’d be surprised if u didn’t get goosebumps lol. The type of song that just makes you smile. Great job friend
Every song they do makes me say "Dayum, whose idea was that?" They don't have a genre. They've done every style of music. The voices are perfect together. I'm always happy after I listen to them.
Yes! It's really fun to watch the reactions of those people that get to hear, for their first time, the beautifull voices, singing, of these very blessed and talented singers! Just when you think that you have heard the best of the best in a singer, you get slapped in the face when you get to share in this groups unbeleivable and awesome musical talents! From the first time I heard them sing, I've been wanting to hear them again, and again! THIS is what music is all about! It makes your heart feel soooo good and makes you addicted to this feeling to want to listen to them sing ! It's an addiction and a high that can't be overdosed on! I could die happy being able to hear them singing as I take my last breathe! It's that beautifull and so we'll done! They all have something to bring to the table and is such an awesome 'food for the soul' that I can eat and drink every last drop! This is just perfect and is the top of the ladder when it brings a person to tears, because its like bei g in Heaven, like how the angels are singing! I love it! I just love them! Thank you, for sharing this with the world! Really! Perfection in all ways! God bless and keep them singing and sharing this with us all! Take a bow! They deserve it! Awesome!!
I don't know who told you to "stop stopping" but that's the reason I watch! For knowledgeable commentary on songs I love. Thank you for making this song more meaningful by your comments!
They are not a college acapella group-- they are a professional acapella group with a huge following, several albums, and they won an acapella competition. Avi, the second singer left the group. The first singer, Kirsten, and Mitch started the group -- she and Mitch met in high school choir.
Confusion about them being a college group may be in part due to them guest starring on a tv series as a college song group involved in a murder mystery. Just can't remember the name of the show at the moment...
I don't think he meant it like that. Pentatonix pulls a lot of from college acapella arrangements, particularly the smaller group style arrangements. They aren't amateur in terms of the record business though.
I always love watching first time PTX reactors, especially when it's to this song. 99% of the time we get the "Mitch face" (hat boy) when he starts his verse and you didn't disappoint haha. If ever in doubt that the tight harmonies and singing are studio produced, you can watch them perform this song on TH-cam from their TV Christmas special a few years back. I've seen them 3 times in concert and will definitely see them again when tours are allowed once more. You mentioned hearing the girl (Kirstin) more...I suggest Shallow (cover) or Be My Eyes (original). Other staples to react to I've seen in other comments, Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, etc. Looking forward to seeing more of your PTX reactions.
For me as a Canadian, this song touches me even more because I know Leonard Cohen's history and about the love of his life. I have listened to him sing this song and I never fail to cry. K D Lang sings it as well. I'm glad you liked it.
Mary did you know, little drummer boy, amazing grace. Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Every single person in this group is talented beyond measure.
You mentioned Mitch doing a vocal flip and switching octaves. For more vocal acrobatics from Mitch I'd recommend Gold. He makes it seem so easy. This is a laid back performance but is live and is one of my favourite videos of theirs.
Pentatonix (abbreviated PTX), a 3 time Grammy award winning American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano), Kevin Olusola (vocal percussion), and Matt Sallee (bass). Avi Kaplan, the original bass of the group (he was the second singer in the video you just watched) left in 2017 and was replaced by Matt. Characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies, basslines, riffing, percussion, and beatboxing, they produce cover versions of modern pop works or Christmas songs, sometimes in the form of medleys, along with original material. Pentatonix formed in 2011 and subsequently won the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off, receiving $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music. When Sony's Epic Records dropped the group after The Sing-Off, the group formed its TH-cam channel, distributing its music through Madison Gate Records, a label owned by Sony Pictures.[3][4][5] Their TH-cam channel currently has over 18 million subscribers and 5 billion views. The group's video tribute to Daft Punk had received more than 347 million views as of April 6, 2021. They are considered the best a cappella group in the world with their innovation and sound....
Exactly. And they can reproduce any of their recordings just as well live on stage with no effects. Though Kevin, the percussionist, sometimes also plays cello, which he calls cello-boxing. Also has a great clear tenor voice.
Thanks,I live in Texas, hopefully I will be able to hear them live when COVID calms down and life outside our home continues. I’m having serious withdrawals from live music.
@@id10tsyndrome Heard a knowledgeable reactor the other day classify him as "altino", which actually is a thing in opera. (tenor contraltino, reaches C5 without falsetto) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenore_contraltino
Very interested to see you react to more PTX, particularly as you appear so knowledgeable. This group will rewrite your definition of acapella. They are innovators who have made acapella into something no one could have imagined.
The lens flare around Mitch's hat occurs when he sings, "God above." Good timing. Also, when he sings "see at night," the sun disappears behind his hat again.
This is an amazing cover of this song, and all credit due to these amazing vocalists, but I so rarely see the original musician who actually wrote this song get credit for spawning the original masterpiece, so I also want to spread some love for the late great Leonard Cohen.
Hey there I love music but have zero knowledge about anything on how or why it's produced , loved , or unloved . this is the first video I have ever seen stopping segmants and teaching us what to look for and educating us on each performers voice . I would not listen to anyone who is saying stop pausing the song . Good lord I have listened to that video easily 200 + times , usually I am in tears when it ends , so why would I want to simply hear it again . no need . but you did a great job . I love your passion for music and appreciate you channel very much .M
Yeah, I love him debating with himself what octave Mitch is natural in...from what I've heard, he's considered a counter-tenor...but I don't know enough about music theory to tell the difference between that and a tenor-altino...but with a quick Google search I found out that the range is actually called contra-altino...so, basically the same thing, "Contra" meaning counter and "Altino" being the male version of a female "Alto" singer...or the highest range possible for their sex...and yeah, I actually think I found Pentatonix around the same time I started following MrLboyd when reaction videos first became big quite a few years now, and he has always been thoughtful in his analysis...and he basically nailed it as soon as he heard Mitch sing...
They are truly gifted in their own way. I find it amazing how they arrange the music and work their voices to lift up the soloist. Everyone gets respect from one another.
I have heard Hallelujah in three languages, English, Yiddish, and Arabic, and while Arabic is my favorite version this is definately up there in my favorite covers.
Who ever gets tired of seeing the Mitch-slapped expressions of these reactors? Not me! So glad to see someone who appreciates the genius that is Pentatonix.
I LOVE the Mitch-slapped faces!! They can be so hilarious!! I’ve seen some double-takes that could cause whiplash...lol
Yeah, and he hasn't heard anything yet when it comes to Mitch ROFL
ok first I love how many people use Mitch-slapped. it's like... one of my favorite words now.. and it's also so true. like, I love watching these reactions.. just to see people lose their shit when everything goes quiet.. and mitch does his thing.
@@natashasullivan4559 have been watching reactions to this forever and just heard the phrase Mitch-slapped a few days ago. Too funny. Also, noone ever commented on the lighting before. Learned something new
Speaking of lighting… notice how the sun sets just as the song ends?
And while we’re talking camera work, when Avi sings : “her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya” they cut to a close up of Kirsten.
The director of this video really knew what (s)he was doing!
World renowned professional a cappella. They are the cream of the crop.
The Mitch slap never disappoints…
Watching people get Mitch slapped never gets old!!!!!!!
Haa brilliant 👌🏼😊
I'm Mitch slappin' myself for not thinking of that,...solid.
Loving the Mitch slap. Hilarious. Member back when it happened to me.
I always look for that Mitch slap. I love it. I love Mitch I love them all. The passion they put into it and the joy it makes my day.
I ALWAYS love the Mitch slap when people first hear Mitch Grassi's voice (the guy in the hat). Mitch is a countertenor... his vocal range is crazy big and he can sing all the way into the soprano. He has the voice of an angel!
i love watching people get mitch slapped
Actually Mitch isn't a tenor. I know we're conditioned to the idea that adult males are either tenor or bass, but Mitch is the ULTRA rare adult male alto. The man doing the reaction refers to him as a 'tenor altino', but if you listen to Mitch's natural speaking voice the timber is clearly alto. He can stretch 'down' into the mid-tenor range, but he can 'full voice' all the way to top of alto and range well up into the soprano range without going 'full head' and easily without having to 'dip' falsetto. Damn near unique honestly. Avi is also quite rare being a 'basso profundo', but not quite the 'near unicorn' of Mitch. The fact they have both of them and world class vocalists in their own right in Kirsti and Scott both having wide range with great breath and tone control. Kevin is just a beat-boxing god as well as an incredible instrumentalist (obviously doesn't do that with Pentatonix) and can sing with a light but pleasant tenor. The fact they assembled this collection of talent and skill into a single group? Historic.
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Same!!! I always make sure to watch their reaction. Never been disappointed.
My favorite is “Mary Did You Know”. Thank their high school music teacher.
Definitely not a college group. They have been together for 10 years as a group. They have won 3 Grammys and multiple other awards.
Lol definitely not.
He's talking about the style I'm pretty sure not literally
@@noi3ody246 when i heard them they reminded me of a Collegiate a cappella Group, Guess I Shouldve Worded it better...
@@MrLboydReacts you should react to their version of queens Bohemian Rhapsody
@@MrLboydReacts I didn't feel your description was demeaning at all - they did sing in school together ;-)
I stopped everything, EVERYTHING, for this reaction.
Literally me
Same
If this is not played at my funeral...I'M NOT GOING !!
Lol 😅😂 same😊
I’ve said the same thing to my family!!!!!!!! 💘
It makes my heart soar when they are all belting at the top of their lungs and remain in perfect harmony and on equal vocal standing.
I know! In many other groups others get entirely drowned out and they are barely there vocally, because are much stronger in their belting out. This is so stunningly beautiful because they compliment each other so well and all seem elevated together.
This came up in my feed. Their voices, what it is, they make you feel. The pain, the love, the joy, the sadness, everything. They make you feel.
Pentatonix is not an a capella group, they are THE a capella group that has redefined a capella for the whole music industry! Welcome down the rabbit hole! Their catalog of 10 years is wide & deep!
Love that Karen!! So true!
Agree. They are the gold standard.
Perfectly stated! I think that they are probably in the top five artists to come out of the tv singing competition shows in terms of overall success (not being overly familiar with all of them), alongside Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, and Kelly Clarkson, and the only non-American Idol contestants on the list. I remember when they got their first Grammy nomination, Entertainment Weekly had an article headlined, “Grammy nods: The Sing-Off: 1, The Voice: 0.” And that was after TSO was canceled by NBC.
Respect!
Agreed
"Oh! they all sing" best reaction ever to pentatonix!
There is no such word as ‘altino’. Don’t make shit up so people will actually believe you’re a professional.
Probably a counter tenor
@@gregbolin651 Tenor altino is a term for a tenor who can sing in the treble range without falsetto. It’s a synonym for countertenor. Maybe you should try looking things up before you accuse someone else of being ignorant.
@@cockathiel5319 I’ll concede if you can define “falsetto” without referencing what it’s NOT. While we’re at it, define “treble” range without using “notes covered by the treble clef”, which are used be regular old tenors on a daily basis. And if there’s already a ‘synonym’ that’s been in use for centuries, why make up another term?
@@gregbolin651 - Falsetto is defined by where in the body the primary resonance occurs. Mitch can get quite high without leaving "chest voice" - but then he has some really high notes once he leaves his chest-resonance voice behind. Kirstie can do that too.
I live for "real" first time Pentatonix reactions. When you see someone experience the amazing talent of this group for the first time, it is so rewarding.
For me, it's Pavarotti. But these guys are close. Not as many tears.
@@Kim.Miller For you maybe. This song has some deep personal meaning for me so it's very hard for me to stay dry-eyed when I hear it.
I was the same way. This song introduced me to them
I wish he would do Tom McDonald...
@@Kim.Miller I'm no expert on either, but I would give them the edge for beauty, and him for passion Just my opinion.
"the harmonies are amazing, and I absolutely love this guy's hat."
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"I kinda want it"
Took me out lol
Just take it in brother! Let the chills run up and down your spine and your scalp tingle and your souls sing. And when you cry just let it happen. Then listen to EVERYTHING they ever did! Especially Jolene with Dolly!
Joleen!!! Yes!
Do you listen to “Walking Off the Earth”…. Aka.. WOTE. They are phenomenal as well. But spoiler alert the baritone guy later passed away. I cried so much over his passing, they are still unbelievable artist.
I'm a 73 year old pensioner and have just come across your videos. I love the expression on your face when a song or singer amazes you. Just subscribed....I hope I'm not too old
Too old??? There's a couple of sisters your age that I seek out in church. With my deep voice it sounds awesome with them turning with smiles to match mine. There's no age limit for a party!
I am 66yrs. Old, Mary, and I don't think you can be too old to appreciate great music!!
Age doesn't limit your music taste.
@@elainedefoor8599 65 here! And I'm finding that music becomes even more meaningful the older I get. Maybe it's just when you've gained more life experience you've got more to draw from to find a connection to most any lyric? Whatever, I don't care WHY, just IS.
@@faith.s_mom Music is the only True magic.
It can bend me, shape me, any way it wants to.
At All ages I've been.
And I am a bunch older than those lyrics I ripped and changed.
Little older than Mary.
Just a year or so before his passing, Mr. Cohen said Pentatonix's rendition/cover was the best ever done of his song.
Agreed
I'm not here to pick a fight, and there's no doubt that this version is incredible, but I'm pretty sure he said the same thing about the K.D.Lang version. Perhaps he heard K D before PTX?
Thank you so much for adding that!
@@irabourstein I'll give PTX the nod for a group, and KD Lang for an individual. Her rendition can take one to their knees.
You can't compare a solo artist from a group. Different textures, very different feel. Kd langs is one of my favorites to be sure, but with a group the sound is richer because there's chords in voices, it's like a single speaker over double speaker sound. And we forget one of the best artists who covered this before ptx or kd. Jeff Buckley. Rip. But Cohen did say the ptx version was the best
Kevin Olusola is also the most gifted beat boxer on the planet who can also sing and play cello. You'll be even more amazed if you watch their video of "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Bohemian Rhapsody is spectacular.
it BLEW ME AWAY for sure!!
He can actually play multiple instruments and composes his own songs as well. I swear he's a musical genius
he is 100% not the most gifted beatboxer on the planet. He might be the best in an acapella group but there are dozens of better beatboxers.
-MB14
-Reeps One
-KRNFX
-Tom Thum
-Dharni
-Peponi
Just to name a few. Check them out of you want your mind truly blown by what the human voice in capable of.
Kevins great but he's the Lars Ulrich of beatboxers.
He also speaks fluent Mandarin
I could listen to this every day for the rest of my life- absolutely amazing.
This song by this group is my GO TO for my bipolar depression. It brings me to my knees every time. I remember I AM NEVER ALONE
Same!
@@maryhy22They bring me back from depresión crisis...try Mary did you know...this one makes me feel not alone, like this does to you.😂
I agree 100% with you. I have a lot of down moments with my bipolar depression and this song always pulls me through.
Same here. Also Mary did you know, Say Something and Thank you are always helping me when I'm in Bipolar Depression.
Leonard Cohen was the most singularly talented poet-songwriter of the last century. This song actually contains seven full verses, and the last two contain some of the most powerful lyrics humans have ever created. It's nothing less than a tragedy that no one ever includes them.
I think Tom waits is also up there with him. Although Tom is more of a poet.
I agree with you 100% Leonard was ridiculously talented. Having said that, the original recording of Hallelujah by LC wasn't my fav version by far, but everything we hear here is only here because of the great talent that was LC.
@@NicolaMM Nice! I just love the creative process. The only things that we humans create is thought because everything else that we have built is built on things that already exist. So I just love the creative process as it's originality in its purest form.
Originally there were supposed to be 84 verses
My top 3 are Nick Cave, Leanard Cohen and Tom Waits.
The second singer is Avi, who sadly had to leave the group due to the pressures of the touring. He's probably got the greatest range of any male singer in many years. He's an exceptionally talented basso profundo singer. They're all some of the most talented singers I've heard in decades.
I was wondering about him, he is phenomenal!
@@NotesNNotes He's touring again soon. You can feel his bass through the floor. Check out his solo music. So so incredible! Look for I Can't Lie, When I'm a Fool, oh there's a 7 Layers video on YT of him singing All is Well. Sooo good!
Avi is a nice bass singer, I enjoy him. But he's not even close to being a profundo.
Avi has released albums, videos and is touring in his own right, he is amazing. Check out his new album "Floating on a Dream"
@@NotesNNotes Avi has released albums, videos and is touring in his own right, he is amazing. Check out his new album "Floating on a Dream"
Love the Mitch Face when he starts the high counter tenor solo.
LOL .... have heard it called getting Mitch Slapped the first time people hear him 😂
I knew he was going to do that, I could not wait. LOL
My absolute favorite is their rendition of Mary Did You Know?
It's absolutely incredible
I love how they step in and then get out of each other's way it's so beautiful
Wait til you find out that Kevin invented "Cello-boxing" featured in the "Radioactive" collaboration with Lindsey Stirling. If you like this kind of arrangement, "Mary Did You Know?" was fantastic. Among acapella groups, Pentatonix and Home Free are typically regarded as the best of the larger genre.
Avi's voice makes me think of a really good hot chocolate, his tone is so rich and warm.
This video has been viewed 613 MILLION times! They won Season 3 of the Sing-Off in 2011.
Listening to her singing gave me full-on chills.
The "mitch slap" never gets old!!
Here's what I loved about this video. All these people were of different backgrounds, creeds and skin color yet they are all bound by their talents and love of music.
(and gender)
To me, those differences don't matter at all but I see what you mean. I just love how skilled they are and their dedication to creating music. A cappella is so freaking cool and these people have seemingly mastered it!
The first guy is Scott Hoying (baritone). His voice is soulful. The second guy (beard and beanie) is Avi Kaplan (pronounced Aahh vee) and his tone sounds different perhaps because he is typically the bass. His voice is full of emotion and warmth and he has an amazing range. Next is Kirstie Maldonado mezzo soprano and her voice is light and angelic. Mitch Grassi (in the hat) is the countertenor. His voice quality is so beautiful and unique. Guaranteed to blow your socks off. Last but definitely not least is the beat boxer extraordinaire and also a tenor Kevin Olusola. Probably the most talented of all. Thanks for your reaction. I hope you will check out Daft Punk (their first Grammy win), Imagine and Bohemian Rhapsody. The PTX fans(Pentaholics) are the best and they will support you on your journey.
When fans are so supportive of new people discovering their long time passion, you know it's the artists worth following, and the communities worth joining.
They are really perfection....each one of them......I also love the country acapella group Home Free....
First time seeing this group. Truly amazing. Thank you for the break down of each person.
All the members of Pentatonix have amazing voices that blend perfectly together. Mitch (with the hat) has an angelic voice in my opinion. Those group shocks anyone who hasn’t heard them before. But I never get tired of watching the reactions of someone seeing/hearing them for the first time.
Don’t stop stopping. You are teaching me appreciation of excellence
My daughter turned me onto Pentatonix when she was a teenager. Love their harmony.
The song, :Mary Did You Know', is absolutely gorgeous. It's from their Christmas album.
My favorite! I cry every time I listen!
shot in the same caves that were used in the 60's tv show Batman :)
Yes… my favorite, so touching!
My favourite as well. Love it❤
not from the same album, but also 'Amazing Grace'. Both extraordinary performances!
I knew that your Mitch face would not disappoint😆
Was waiting on it.
"There's something about her voice...can't put my finger on it." I've always thought Kristie's voice is like the perfect mix of pop, choral and gospel.
The Pentatonix artists are so talented; they're brilliant, they sing this song the best I've hesrd
I don’t mind the pauses. There’s not a single detail that gets by you and I appreciate that. It helps educate me.
The main motto of doing reaction vids is not just making wonderful comments bout song etc etc...This guy, literally showing all the wonderful things that ptx perform, not just about vocals and music like harmonies and vocal qualities, but also filmo-photography and ton of things. Amazing reactions, and very informative!
Keep it up bro!!
Their harmony is such that they really don't need instrumentation. The sound is so full and complete. This is NOT your normal acapella. There's no comparison between them and any other! This is such a masterful and perfect blending of their voices! The quality and texture of each voice in combination with the others is truly awesome and beautiful!
This is probably my favorite song by Pentatonix, with “Mary, Did You Know?”, “Imagine” and “Sound of Silence” tied for second! The last one was done after Avi (their bass) left the group and was replaced by Matt, who doesn’t have quite the resonance of Avi but has a lovely voice nonetheless. Thanks for the reaction!
Add Amazing Grace and you have my recommendations as well.
I have agreed with everything you said, and according to the views on this video a lot of other people feel the same way. And I love all the other songs you mentioned also. 👍
1) Do you know why Avi left? Did he think he’d have a better career solo? i never understand when group members do this. It often doesn’t work, and even when it does (Sting), it usually destroys something more precious.
2) What do you think of their duet (sextet?) with Dolly?
@RLucas3000 Not really, he mostly left because the lifestyle of constant touring and performing wasn't what he really wanted anymore. He wanted to slow down, settle down, and spend more time with family, which he couldn't do touring all the time. He made the decision best for him, and i believe they're all on good terms still
“Mary Did You Know” is my favorite!
Their talents blend so beautifully. I love all their stuff
Always get chills. Loove your reaction. I think hat suggests a halo.
Pentatonix - Daft Punk you will thank me later.
Upvote this!! I HAVE to see this man's reaction to daft punk....that and bohemian rhapsody.
And Can't Hold Us come to think of it.
@@ummmmduh omg YES YES YES!!!!!
It won their first Grammy! $200 and done in a closet. Amazing!!❤
If you're anything like the rest of us Pentaholics you're going to go back and listen to this a half-dozen times. Maybe a full dozen. Almost everything they get their hands on is amazing but this one is their showcase IMHO.
I dunno ... Their take on "Sound of Silence" is pretty dope!!
@@ChurchNietzsche It is! Very dope. But I've heard everybody and their uncle do that one so much I was pretty tired of it, good or bad. I'll admit it's one of the best versions out there, but it's one out of thousands.
@@Blue-rl5dp it does get covered a lot, I'll give you that. ... But theirs is possibly the best.
I liked when Disturbed covered it, but I loved when Pentatonix did it.
@@ChurchNietzsche I will always have a soft spot for the original, which came out when I was an impressionable teenager, lol. But yes, Pentatonix does do it best and I really liked the power Disturbed gave it.
That woman's voice gave me chills. Absolutely amazing
Kirstin Maldonado :)
DON'T stop stopping. Your reaction is the whole point of these videos. If someone wants to listen to the song completely, they're free to do so.
Admit it brother, your as totally blown away as I was when I first heard them sing Hallelujah……❤❤❤❤❤😊😊
This video always gives me goosebumps. The pentatonix rabbit hole is deep.
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix. I don't think I have seen a bad performance from PTX.
couldnt ever be...love these guys
Saw them live! EPIC!! Especially their version of Bohemian Rhapsody!!! Their very BEST SONG!!
It's always gratifying to see someone seeing/hearing PTX or Home Free for the first time. The amount of sheer talent in both bands is astounding, no matter how many times you hear them or how many different songs you listen to. Welcome to the rabbit hole of Pentatonix. Enjoy the ride!
Another first time being Mitch slapped! I never tire of seeing this! These people are an amazing gift for all of us!
Fascinating to hear someone deeming themselves an expert, that has never heard Pentatonix before.... Precious.
Not even close to college accapella . These are professionals of the highest quality
The face you made at 4:40 was everything! She really is amazing.
They do a queen cover of bohemian rhapsody, also daft punk medley, and countless others I can’t even begin to tell you where to start. I started on them with their covers of songs through the decades.
Ps: I love that you went crazy for the cinematography. They did a superb job on this one to make it humble, soft, exciting, and very to the point. Thanks again for your wonderful reactions ❤️
Beautiful!!
Although you didn't mention the song in this cataclysmic a Cappella rendition, only mentioning the hat and lighting, you are forgiven. I absolutely love this group. The performers change throughout their career, but never lose their momentum!!
It’s.nice to hear someone that actually know music review it.
THANK YOU ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ VERY MUCH , MR COHEN FOR THIS WONDERFUL SONG...WE MISSING YOU. RIP.
Their voices are the instruments-angelic harmony-explosive- tone is so distinct to each voice!
you noticed voices, cinematography, hat, sun, harmony...but you didnt notice the SOUL...
I laughed at this because I feel like maybe you don’t watch Lboyd much. He was very animated in this and visibly excited. I’d say he very much noticed the soul, but he’s very professional in pointing out the many small details people admire in groups.
@@FanofEverythingz 🙂 thank you for sharing 🙂
Love seeing people’s reactions on their face when they first hear Mitch’s(guy with the large brim hat)voice I like referring to it as being “Mitch slapped”
I appreciated your light bath comment. I learn something new every day. With the sun behind them, they almost looked angelic. Just like their voices. Excellent commentary.
Whoever did the arrangement is so creative.
I see this made you feel the same way we all feel when we heard it the first time. I’d be surprised if u didn’t get goosebumps lol.
The type of song that just makes you smile. Great job friend
Every song they do makes me say "Dayum, whose idea was that?" They don't have a genre. They've done every style of music. The voices are perfect together. I'm always happy after I listen to them.
They do THE best renditions of Little Drummer Boy & Mary Did You Know. They are incredible.
Voctave did a better version of Mary Did You Know. But it's close. Voctave cheated and had the songwriter perform with them.
I love their Mary did you know and the Drummer boy is my favorite
@@Catamoire I thought Mary did you know was the best song I have ever heard sung in my life. Period.
Then I heard them sing Amazing Grace. 😳
Yes! It's really fun to watch the reactions of those people that get to hear, for their first time, the beautifull voices, singing, of these very blessed and talented singers! Just when you think that you have heard the best of the best in a singer, you get slapped in the face when you get to share in this groups unbeleivable and awesome musical talents! From the first time I heard them sing, I've been wanting to hear them again, and again! THIS is what music is all about! It makes your heart feel soooo good and makes you addicted to this feeling to want to listen to them sing ! It's an addiction and a high that can't be overdosed on! I could die happy being able to hear them singing as I take my last breathe! It's that beautifull and so we'll done! They all have something to bring to the table and is such an awesome 'food for the soul' that I can eat and drink every last drop! This is just perfect and is the top of the ladder when it brings a person to tears, because its like bei g in Heaven, like how the angels are singing! I love it! I just love them! Thank you, for sharing this with the world! Really! Perfection in all ways! God bless and keep them singing and sharing this with us all! Take a bow! They deserve it! Awesome!!
I don't know who told you to "stop stopping" but that's the reason I watch! For knowledgeable commentary on songs I love. Thank you for making this song more meaningful by your comments!
They are not a college acapella group-- they are a professional acapella group with a huge following, several albums, and they won an acapella competition. Avi, the second singer left the group. The first singer, Kirsten, and Mitch started the group -- she and Mitch met in high school choir.
Confusion about them being a college group may be in part due to them guest starring on a tv series as a college song group involved in a murder mystery. Just can't remember the name of the show at the moment...
I don't think he meant it like that. Pentatonix pulls a lot of from college acapella arrangements, particularly the smaller group style arrangements. They aren't amateur in terms of the record business though.
@@andra5979for a lot of people, Acapella ends when college does.
I always love watching first time PTX reactors, especially when it's to this song. 99% of the time we get the "Mitch face" (hat boy) when he starts his verse and you didn't disappoint haha. If ever in doubt that the tight harmonies and singing are studio produced, you can watch them perform this song on TH-cam from their TV Christmas special a few years back. I've seen them 3 times in concert and will definitely see them again when tours are allowed once more. You mentioned hearing the girl (Kirstin) more...I suggest Shallow (cover) or Be My Eyes (original). Other staples to react to I've seen in other comments, Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, etc. Looking forward to seeing more of your PTX reactions.
You know what Pentatonix song you should react to next...yep any will work.
Gold comment
For me as a Canadian, this song touches me even more because I know Leonard Cohen's history and about the love of his life. I have listened to him sing this song and I never fail to cry. K D Lang sings it as well. I'm glad you liked it.
Mary did you know, little drummer boy, amazing grace. Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Every single person in this group is talented beyond measure.
All I ask is that you please react to more PTX, please.😂
Yes love all PTX 1st time reactions
You mentioned Mitch doing a vocal flip and switching octaves. For more vocal acrobatics from Mitch I'd recommend Gold. He makes it seem so easy. This is a laid back performance but is live and is one of my favourite videos of theirs.
Pentatonix (abbreviated PTX), a 3 time Grammy award winning American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano), Kevin Olusola (vocal percussion), and Matt Sallee (bass). Avi Kaplan, the original bass of the group (he was the second singer in the video you just watched) left in 2017 and was replaced by Matt. Characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies, basslines, riffing, percussion, and beatboxing, they produce cover versions of modern pop works or Christmas songs, sometimes in the form of medleys, along with original material. Pentatonix formed in 2011 and subsequently won the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off, receiving $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music. When Sony's Epic Records dropped the group after The Sing-Off, the group formed its TH-cam channel, distributing its music through Madison Gate Records, a label owned by Sony Pictures.[3][4][5] Their TH-cam channel currently has over 18 million subscribers and 5 billion views. The group's video tribute to Daft Punk had received more than 347 million views as of April 6, 2021. They are considered the best a cappella group in the world with their innovation and sound....
Exactly. And they can reproduce any of their recordings just as well live on stage with no effects. Though Kevin, the percussionist, sometimes also plays cello, which he calls cello-boxing. Also has a great clear tenor voice.
Thanks,I live in Texas, hopefully I will be able to hear them live when COVID calms down and life outside our home continues. I’m having serious withdrawals from live music.
Excellent synopsis. 👍
Mitch is actually a counter-tenor
@@id10tsyndrome Heard a knowledgeable reactor the other day classify him as "altino", which actually is a thing in opera. (tenor contraltino, reaches C5 without falsetto)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenore_contraltino
Every timeI hear them sing this beautiful song I cry like a baby! 😂😂
Same here
As soon as I've had a few drinks I just want to hear you rant about that hat xD
It’s enjoyable watching you discover this group. They are incredibly talented.
Dude. You sleeping on Pentatonix. They blow my mind consistently. Been a fan since they won that TV competition many years ago.
I love when ppl get “Mitch Slapped “
They are so Angelic!!!
Great reaction!!!
They do an amazing Amazing Grace!!
Well everything they do is amazing 👌🏼
This is the best most clinical review of this song that I've seen.
Not only do I appreciate what you hear but also what see , MrLboyd. Thank you
Very interested to see you react to more PTX, particularly as you appear so knowledgeable. This group will rewrite your definition of acapella. They are innovators who have made acapella into something no one could have imagined.
I’m a hard rock fan but this, this is freaking amazing and gives me goosebumps!
The lens flare around Mitch's hat occurs when he sings, "God above." Good timing.
Also, when he sings "see at night," the sun disappears behind his hat again.
Minor correction, it's "seen the light".
He looks Angelica
He looks Angelica
This is an amazing cover of this song, and all credit due to these amazing vocalists, but I so rarely see the original musician who actually wrote this song get credit for spawning the original masterpiece, so I also want to spread some love for the late great Leonard Cohen.
I can’t watch someone that breaks a perfect song up by stopping the song so many times. This is a PERFECT RENDITION OF THE SONG.
This is one of my favorite groups. You need to follow them.
I look forward to when Mr. Boyd realizes even the "music" are their voices and bodies. Amazing experience watching these lovely people.
I never saw a reactor enjoy finding new music as much as you sir. It is what keeps me coming back to your channel!!
Hey there I love music but have zero knowledge about anything on how or why it's produced , loved , or unloved . this is the first video I have ever seen stopping segmants and teaching us what to look for and educating us on each performers voice . I would not listen to anyone who is saying stop pausing the song . Good lord I have listened to that video easily 200 + times , usually I am in tears when it ends , so why would I want to simply hear it again . no need . but you did a great job . I love your passion for music and appreciate you channel very much .M
Watching your reaction was fun. I’ve been a fan of theirs from the start. Talented isn’t a just word for these artists.
Yeah, I love him debating with himself what octave Mitch is natural in...from what I've heard, he's considered a counter-tenor...but I don't know enough about music theory to tell the difference between that and a tenor-altino...but with a quick Google search I found out that the range is actually called contra-altino...so, basically the same thing, "Contra" meaning counter and "Altino" being the male version of a female "Alto" singer...or the highest range possible for their sex...and yeah, I actually think I found Pentatonix around the same time I started following MrLboyd when reaction videos first became big quite a few years now, and he has always been thoughtful in his analysis...and he basically nailed it as soon as he heard Mitch sing...
They are truly gifted in their own way. I find it amazing how they arrange the music and work their voices to lift up the soloist. Everyone gets respect from one another.
Thank you for the reaction!
They are all so incredibly talented, Mitch's voice is just stunning. Ethereal. He's incredible
I have heard Hallelujah in three languages, English, Yiddish, and Arabic, and while Arabic is my favorite version this is definately up there in my favorite covers.
It's always so wonderful watching someone get "Mitch slapped" for the first time. 😁