First Time Hearing Pentatonix "The Sound of Silence" Reaction
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My First Time Reaction to Pentatonix with their cover of The Sound of Silence and WOW! They absolutely nailed this one! This was one of the most fun reactions to record!
As a big fan of Disturbed and their cover of The Sound of Silence I wasn't sure what to expect on this one but as always Pentatonix just blew the roof off! Here is my first time reaction to Pentatonix The Sound of Silence
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If you want emotional, I would definitely recommend their cover of "Imagine". I've seen it a thousand times and I still can't watch it without crying 😭
I agree, Imagine gets me every time. 😭
Totally agree👍
I agree…Imagine left me speechless the first time.
@@mikel8850 yes it was, which is why in a separate comment I mention the original video. I've seen some of them react to a live version or maybe it was audio, can't remember, but that doesn't give you the same heartfelt emotional feeling of the original PTX version.😉
I agree, Imagine is so powerful & was my Mitch slap 😂
Avi Kaplan, the low bass singer usually seen in a beanie cap, left the group about 7 yrs ago. The group's insanely fast-paced appearance and recording life was hard on him (he's normally a laid-back sit in the forest kind of guy) and his mother was seriously ill and contracts and promises kept him from taking time to be with her and his family.
But he's pursuing a solo career now. Most of his work is along the Folk music line. Your ears will thank you forever to hear his original "Change On The Rise"!!! 🙀💥🔥🔥🎉 th-cam.com/video/382BTxLNrow/w-d-xo.html
The new guy is Matt Salee, and he's great! (But Avi is our first love)
I also persoanlly think that The otherside is another amazing song he has
Agreed!!! And Full moon too!
@@saishasoto6575 Yes, "Full Moon" is very exotic sounding. Very good one.
Avi is great. It was horrible why he had to leave that’s for sure. But he loves his friends and family. The fact he helped find the person to replace him goes to show the king he is
I couldn't have put that any better! Avi is one of my favorite artists of all times!
The best descriptions I've ever heard about the 3 'main' versions of this song (Simon and Garfunkel, Disturbed, Pentatonic) are:
The Simon and Garfunkel version reflected the sad situation we were in and facing.
The Disturbed version reflected the anger and frustration we felt because we failed to address the problem.
The Pentatonic version reflects renewed hope of overcoming and reminder of the warning.
I agree. I just feel mad when some people hear a cover of the song, and then refer to the Disturbed version as the "original". I even heard someone describing the Simon and Garfunkel version a "boring cover" of the original by Disturbed. 🤐
I didn't know time travel was real... 😁
@lemonsterog Perfectly said!
Perfect actually
When you do "Carol of the Bells"...absolutely fantastic...in that video, Mitch actually sings for almost a minute without taking a breath...HE'S AN ALIEN !!
Um...no... It's all about technique. he's a trained singer. One of the best counter tenors out there.
@@annarasmus8737 ??????????
Little Drummer Boy is good too!
THE most emotional song they’ve ever done, without question, is their cover of John Lennon’s Imagine. It’s also one of their best. I HIGHLY recommend it. Bring tissues though.
Nope. That's a good one, but "Amazing Grace" is the most emotional
@@seannovack3834 Not even close for me. It's great as all of theirs are, but you can tell it doesn't have the same personal impact for them all.
I couldn’t agree more about their version of Image
yep, Imagine, not Amazing Grace.
seems to me, Amazing Grace is Performance, not theFeels
Imagine is #allTheFeels
If there's such a thing as a Least Faves list of PTX songs, Amazing Grace is on that list for me
@@THEQuantumBacon it might have something to do with the fact that I can't stand the song "Imagine", which Lennon confirms is an anthem to Communism in more than one interview...
They do a beautiful version, but would you feel the same way if not for the messages in the video?
Kevin Olusola (KO), the beatboxer, performs a solo cover (or Kover) of Marian Hill's Down which is spectacular. He plays the cello, saxophone, and piano; and, has appeared twice at Carnegie Hall. He speaks multiple languages including Mandarin. Kevin also has a beautiful tenor voice and graduated pre-med from Yale. It's not Christmas, but if you want to see how they take a traditional song and change it up watch their version of O Come All Ye Faithful.
Oh GOD I have just watched this. OMG he is soooo talented! How it is possible to be like this, so many talents in one body.
@@villemoart6003 Between Kevin and Mitch, the word extraterrestrial has been mentioned by some. KO is the hero of overachievers worldwide....
Really??
I will definitely be checking out that and some of their solo stuff! ❤️
I love his KOvers and Down is my favorite for sure. I LOVE watching people react to it…. Too much talent in one person. It’s unreal.
I was just getting ready to comment the same thing. I just now discovered this Channel about an hour ago and have been binge-watching the Pentatonix reactions. As many pentaholic I just had this thing for watching people discover Pentatonix for the first time! It's so amazing and fun to watch. Welcome to the family. But yes you have to watch his cover of down. It is completely mind-blowing
Yes, everyone can sing on their own. And they have. Avi, the one with the beard has left and Matt is the new one. I do follow Avi, who has branched out on his own (originally due to family reasons.).. If you can please react to Avi Kaplan: Change on the Rise.
Personally, I am a fan of Avriel. In fact, I wanted to name my son after him because I am really, really a fan of him. Seriously, I love what he is currently doing, but I would love for him to return to the group or at least to do a cooperation
Their original song COFFEE IN BED really showcases Kevin's beatboxing.
The Prayer, Say Something, When The Party’s Over, and Mad World are all pretty emotional.
Say Something makes me cry....every single time.
Dancing on My Own - without a human bass voice - is emotional to me, too.
Will check them all out ❤️
Their version of say something is amazing
Avi is the former bass, “ the guy with beard” he left in 2017, he chose to leave for personal reasons, they’re still close. Avi does have a solo career now, he just started his European tour this week!
Please check out the Prayer, Mad world is PHENOMENAL problem is awesome as well.
They have 5+ Christmas albums!!
Unfortunately although Avi did initially leave the group on good terms they are no longer close 😕 😢 the politics of the rights to the music they created caused a rift after attorneys got involved! They had to scrap a whole album's worth of music they'd been working on for years and start over because they didn't have Avi's consent to record it! This caused a huge strain on their relationships! If you listen to some of the songs in the Lucky Ones album especially Happy Now you can hear how they had to overcome a lot and breakthrough to a new future! Avi is however still very close to Kevin 😊
@@kristagerry8505 oh ok. That’s sad, but yes I did hear that Avi and Kevin are still close (makes sense as they were roommates for years so their bond was probably that much more close, especially cause the trio was together for so long), although I did listen to an interview of Avi just in the last few days and I do think every thing is settled now.
@@melissacoviello2886 do you have a link for the interview?
@@kristagerry8505 I saw it on PTX news here on TH-cam. It’s the most recent video she put up. I don’t recall the name of the publication, they were based in the UK.
@@melissacoviello2886 great, I'm familiar with the channel!
"Do they have a Christmas album?" They've put out one almost every year they've been in existence, so the holiday music alone is a deep rabbit hole!
"What's Superfruit?" Scott and Mitch's side project! It's a lot of fun. If you're on TikTok you've heard the "six feet tall and super strong, we always get along" sound, and that's a Superfruit song
"Run to You" and "Say Something" are def emotional ones. "Imagine" kills me every time, tho.
Avi Kaplan left the group amicably in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee that same year. Matt’s been in the group almost 5 years.
if you ever want more of a "mitch slap", their LIVE version of "Aha!" is absolutely outstanding. mitch hits high notes that are actually insane and the fact that it's live shows their skills! the version you should check out specifically is the one from Singapore, in the Star Vista. he goes crazy in that video :')
I'm not sure you are ready yet for the Aha Singapore reaction🥰!!!
I've got to agree with this recommendation! And Avi's blowing up the sound system & use of his overtones also has to be mentioned with this one! 💖
@@suzannebastien2918 I don't think he is ready for that yet either!
Okay! Happy to check that out ❤️
Mitch slap is the greatest way to describe what it's like hearing him sing. His voice is truly something to behold
Their version of "Amazing Grace" brings me to tears every time I hear it.
That is such an amazing mash up with m chains. The prayer is also incredible
Imagine, Mad World and Say Something are definitely emotional and so, so well done. None of them will disappoint.
Superfruit is Scott and Mitch’s separate band. Their video Guy.exe is unreal! Great song and impossibly funny video.
Part of the refrain "6 foot tall a nd super strong" was a tik tok trend for a while
The group has a lot looks since forming in 2011. Kirsten and Mitch change their look in almost every video. Only line-up change is Matt replacing Avi in 2017.
Kirstin
When these guys competed on the Sing Off one of the judges called them acapella DJs from the future. Well put.
I was so sad when Avi had to leave the group. BUT... I got to be there for his last ever live concert performance with them! It was so amazing. They did this beautiful tribute to him up on the stage, and the group, and the crowd were crying. It was so emotional. We didn't even mind that we were seated outside and that it was raining on us the whole time. It was fantastic. I missed Avi being part of the group after, but he has made some wonderful solo music that you should definitely check out sometime!
♥ Let's hear it for Scott holding down the bass like a beast while Matt sings his verse!!
Scott (The tall blonde that sings first) is my favourite. They are all great but he is my nr one. He can sing from a deep bas upp to really high notes. And his missle range is crazy. Not everyone notice that he takes over the bass notes when the bass is singing solo. Scott loves to help his friends shine. He is the glue in Pentatonix.
I also love Matt. He has done a great job taking over after Avi left. He has an amazing tone.
And his smile in Amazing grace? Wow.
Well I love them all 💛
I would love if you reacts to one of their originals like Sing or Coffee in bed.
Yes they have done alot of christmas songs.
Superfruit is Scott and Mich from Pentatonix has a little sidething where they do covers and they do alot of fun spex. Please check them out to
Hi. Agree with you all the way. They all are a league of there own, but Scott´s my favorite as well.
💯!!!
They are all amazing but I understand his voice is amazing to hear! ❤️❤️
If I have a favourite, it’s Scott. I think that’s because I’m primarily a rock/metal fan. Scott’s voice, imo, has the most rock potential. It’s just the vocal type that appeals to me the most.
That said, they’re *all* absolutely incredible.
Another Grammy win for them was Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy…. No words just notes! Love your PTX reactions!
Harmony heaven, they are ridiculously talented! 🤯
I have been so looking forward to this one!!!
Hi, Avi, bearded bass singer in the beanie, now has an amazing solo career, well worth checking out. Mitch has made a stunning Billie Eilish cover of Your Power (if you want emotional). Superfuit is Mitch and Scott being super playful, from before Pentatonix.
You can pick from any of Pentatonix covers, originals and dozens of Christmas songs, and you won’t be disappointed.
Love your channel, and your reactions. Your enthusiasm for great music is compelling. Thanks.
Superfruit was actually during Pentatonix, not before..there's a video of them analyzing PTX reactions!!
so have WE, I clicked so fast when I saw your vid had posted :}}
I forgot to add that, many of us PTX fans could hardly wait for this reaction, because we all know how it feels to be blown out of your mind with this version from Pentatonix. Enjoy!
I have to add this too. That is Matt and I get goosebumps every single time I watch this video. His voice is like butter and it fits so well in this song. He is amazing! There is such power in this song that happens the moment Kirsten is done singing her part, just listen!
Since you like Mitch, check out his cover of “Your Power” by Billie Eilish. For a Christmas song try “O Come All Ye Faithful”. For something emotional there’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” or “My Heart with You”. You could also follow their appearances on the 3rd season of The Sing Off an a capella groups competition.
Yes! Your Power is such a phenomenal song, I wish more people would react to it and share it around!
Check out their version of John Lennon's "Imagine". Amazing! Be sure to have a handkerchief at the ready. Same with "Say Something," which is among my absolute favorites of theirs..
Only one member has changed. Avi, the original bass (the bearded guy), left several years ago for personal reasons. It was a completely amicable departure as these folks are pure class. Avi was replaced by a new bass, Matt, who sings those gorgeous seismic low notes here.
Sometime people newly discovering PTX think there have been more personnel changes, but that's just because both Mitch and Kirsten dramatically change their looks and style frequently.
Superfruit is a project by Mitch and Scott. They do a lot of great collaborations and also a lot of more club-type dance music. They also do other things like games and jokes. Truly fun to watch.
Everyone has solo work as well. Avi has been releasing his own stuff since he left and it really worth a listen. The one that will completely blow you away is Kevin Olusola's solo work. His stuff is otherworldly. Some people believe he may not even be human as there's nothing he can't do, and is known to frequently do many things all at the same time!
Simone and Garfunkel did an amazing original. Then Disturbed did a version that lets you hear and understod every word in the lyrics. Then Pentatonix has thos version that is a musical masterpiece.
Im sure you heard it already but we Pentaholics are offen saying that Pentatonix doesnt do covers they do upgrades 😁 Love your reaction 💛
💖👍👍👍👍👍
All so so true! This version was amazing!
Much love ❤️❤️
Try their original song “Sing.” It’s a great time, and it’s full of celebrity cameos. Truly a fun video that makes you happy.
Okay ❤️
I just joined your channel and am enjoying your reactions as I am also Mitch slapped everytime I hear his voice. Please listen to The Prayer, he sings Celine part as well as his own cover of Your Power by Billie Eilish.
First time i heared Pentatonix it was 'run to you'. It's the best most emotional one they did for me. The harmonizing ik that version is mind blowing. Just pierces the heart.
I love how they show their versatility with the 90s dance song medley
If you really want to hear harmonies, try their original, Run to You. There is no beatboxing, all five part harmonies. It was inspired by My Heart with You. They also do that one on their album, Evergreen. Five part harmony as well. Both are beautiful. Great reaction. 💕💕
One of the best ever! And it is a great showing of one of their originals!!
Oooh, my heart with you!😭😭😭
Okay, happy to ❤️
I absolutely adore both of those songs! Must listens for sure ❤️❤️❤️
This! I didn't really know them and some friends took me to a concert. I heard this live for the first time and just stood there in tears.
The new guy (Matt) took Avi’s place as bass. He’s just as amazing as Avi. Love the reactions as always !
Avi left the group for personal reasons (and the support of the rest of the group). Avi even helped the group find Matt.
@@Acadian_Proud unfortunately that is not true.....it was misinformation that was spread through the Fandom! It was actually Ben Bram that helped find Matt to replace Avi in Pentatonix! Matt has mentioned Ben asking if he was interested in auditioning and possibly joining the group.....
Thank you for correcting the information. I appreciate it. 👍🙂
@@Acadian_Proud welcome
Matt is actually more amazing than Avi, since Matt isn't an asshole.
there isn't a person that hears Pentatonix that doesn't absolutely adore Mitch and his voice.
You should definitely listen to their White Winter Hymnal. It is absolutely stunning! the coordination that they had to have for that music video is INSANE.
I love your enthusiasm!! I think Say Something is a great choice, and also Imagine! Both require tissues... And they have a plethora of awesome Christmas songs!
Mitch and Scott had their own side project called Superfruit ( now defunct). Mitch has his own solo side career as Messer, Kevin continues to make his own music and Kirstie had her own music as Kirstin. They all continue to fly in various directions but Pentatonix is still their main baby. And talking about babies-congratulations Kirstie and Ben on the new addition expected #soon!
They said SUPERFRUIT is not defunct. Only on hiatus.
You are a very enjoyable, animated, and passionate reactor, and not just for Pentatonix. I came as a Pentaholic and I'm enjoying the full channel, man. Keep it up.
Two of the members of Pentatonix, Mitch who you know, and the blonde baritone Scott, also have a side channel from when they shared an apartment together called "Superfruit" (tongue in cheek reference to the fact that both are LGBTQ+). They play around a lot on the side channel, but they also do things that are more risque than Pentatonix's family-friendly brand reputation.
Eventually... not yet... you're going to want to check out Superfruit's cover of Katy Perry's anthem, "Rise". They upgraded it with the help of three other LGBTQ+ vocal performers they knew from LA and their professional lives - Brian Justin Crum, Mario Jose, and Mary Lambert - they released Superfruit's cover of it in the early fall following the massacre at the Orlando queer nightclub, Pulse, back in 2016. Their rendition of the song is powerful for message, as well as for a vocal masterclass, and a further testimony to the arranging skills of Scott Hoying. Definitely worth a listen when you exhaust the 'big time' Pentatonix hits (or when you're just ready for a break).
And don't forget to set a reminder for yourself - once we get back closer to Christmas, Pentatonix made their fame on TH-cam by upgrading standard holiday carols for years, so there's an entire songbook of their performances that are just Holidays related (and worth every listen).
In related news, I absolutely love your joyous laughter when Matt does his octave slide! Also delightful is the Barbershop Quartet- like way in which Kirstie, then Scott, then Mitch sing "words - words - words" one after the other while each in turn reaches out a hand. The body language in this video is just so well done.
As others have said, if you want emotional, you'll love their cover of John Lennon's Imagine(the original video). Also, for me, a few more of their songs that are emotional are "Amazing Grace," "The Prayer," and "Say Something." Being you like Mitch's voice so much, you should check out his solo cover of Billie Eilish's "Your Power," it's amazing!
Radioactive
Definitely will be checking it out! ❤️❤️
The new member is Matt. Avi left in 2017 (?) and since then we have been blessed with Matt.
1 change in 2017 Avi, bearded bass left, Matt Sallee is the new bass. Kirstie(like thirsty) or Kirstin. Her voice is so bright it cuts through like a laser. "Imagine", "The Prayer", "Amazing Grace", "Say Something" you get to hear the beatboxer sing in Imagine. They won one of their 3 Grammy's for "Carol of the Bells" Only 1 change Avi, bearded guy, left and Matt Sallee joined. Now the next closet A Capella ,to me, is Home Free try "When a Man Loves a Woman" or "Man of Constant Sorrow", or "Ring of Fire" (which has Avi in it) Love this man!!!
They are each a Lead singer/harmonizer. Their balance, pitch & tone is flawless.
One I really love is Havana. Try listening to Home Free, an all-male acapella group, and begin with "Man of Constant Sorrow"
Yes he needs to listen to Home Free
a good transition into Home Free would be Ring of Fire with Avi. awesome rendition.
Same guys the only one that is different is Matt in the white coat. Kirsten and Mitch change their appearance a lot.
I watch music videos to be entertained, not to be told how to behave. In my opinion, Pentatonix provides the MOST entertaining version of one of the most entertaing songs ever written.
The guy with the beard is named Avi Kaplan and he has one of the greatest voice ranges of any singer. He left the group for a solo career. You should hear him sing with Home Free singing Ring of Fire.
You have 10+ years of 1-2 album/ep releases per year and extra youtube videos to go through. Plus their solo/duo stuff. It's a proper rabbit hole with loads of wonderful content. You're in for a long and fun ride!
Mitch and Scott together have a band/youtube channel called "superfruit". (because they lived together for a few years) They released one album and some awesome videos. You could watch their interpretation of defying gravity or frozen. Mitch shows his full vocal range there.
Pentatonix is just incredible, pick anything and u won’t be disappointed, I promise. Emotional songs: Mad World, Run To You (a gorgeous original), Mary Did You Know, Say Something. They’re just magical ❤️🙌
Love to watch how much fun you’re having discovering this amazing group!
Mad World is 5 part harmonies and no beatboxing. Was released while the world was on lockdown. It’s a masterpiece.
Carol of The Bells is literally mind boggling. Watch the 2021 version from a live TV concert they did.
Say Something is lead by Kirstie- she will rip your heart out and the arrangement is genius. I hated the original version-LOVE the PTX version.
Re Carol of the Bells: For your own entertainment you might want to watch both videos. Their first one is when they were so young. Not sure you would even recognize Mitch, and Avi is bass. The live version comes from the 2021 "Chistmas Under the Stars" concert at BYU. Starts with Matt being interviewed.
You are hilarious with your reactions. You have become one of my favorite to watch. If you love Mitch's voice you should react to their cover of the prayer he is on almost the entire time and his voice is amazing on that one
This is one of my favorite Pentatonix covers, so I'm super glad to see your first time reaction! The newer bass singer is Matt, and he's been with the band for a couple years; if you like his style, you'll love Pentatonix's version of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch".
"A couple of years". I think he's coming up on 5 years this year?
@@hernameispekka_Rebecca October, yeah. It's crazy how time flies, right?
Avi Kaplan left the group amicably due to the pressures of their schedule. He needed to spend more time with his family i.e mom, who was sick at the time. Before he left, he helped choose his bass replacement - Matt. IMHO, could not have been a better choice !!
I absolutely love their version of "Mary did you know". AMAZING!!!
My favorite Christmas song! And they did it justice
Funny you should say that about each of them able to have their own solo career. Avi Kaplan (Ah-vee) left in late 2017 for personal reasons and has a phenomenal solo career. The current bass is Matt Sallee. Please react to one of Avi's first solo originals called Change on the Rise. It's been featured in a couple of television shows. He has a new song called "I can't lie", and a couple other new tracks he's released on his upcoming LP entitled "First place I go" and All is Well". The LP is called Floating on a Dream. Pentatonix is amazing and as you said...each is super talented. Thanks for this reaction.
Matt's presence (bass) dates their videos. Avi left in Sept. 2017 and Matt filled in on the 2017 Christmas tour, then was hired as a permanent member in 2018. He has made his own place in the band. He is the youngest member of PTX. This is the only change in the lineup of the band. Kirsten and Mitch change their appearance regularly but there is only the five of them.
And FYI, they do call themselves a band, not a group. Scott (baritone) once said their bodies are their instruments. So like any band, they do have instruments. Theirs just happen to walk and talk.
They have had only one change of personnel since they started: Avi (ah-vee, their original bass, the bearded gentleman) left amicably in 2017 and was replaced by Matt, whom you saw here. (Although Mitch and Kirstin change their looks so often, sometimes reactors are fooled into thinking they've been replaced!) A good video of theirs that shows off Matt's personality is their cover of "Attention," a favorite of mine that doesn't get enough, er, attention.
Your idea about "Say Something" as a good choice for an emotional song from them was spot-on. Definitely watch it. It includes some surprises from Kevin (the beatboxer).
I love your reactions to Pentatonix! I subscribed just this week after seeing what you've done with them.
Say Something will rip your heart out...
Scott and Mitch formed SuperFruit and you should watch their Empire Medley for a BLINDING display of vocal virtuosity
Also they wrote a song called New Year's Day and there is a live performance of it that will leave you gobsmacked
You should react to their cover of "can you feel the love tonight" You will be able to hear Mitch singing amazingly, you'll be mindblown
All their songs are good original or covers
Honestly. He could just do a blind scroll and click, and it would be a great song or a fun vlog!
Carol of the bells is amazing also avi left in 2017 and is now a solo artist with many great songs and Matt the new guy took his place as bass from then on.
If your love Mitch's voice you need to watch The Prayer!! He & Scott share the lead!!Goosebumps galore!
Scott, Kirsten and Mitch went to High School together in Arlington, Texas. They were in chorus together. They all were in community plays some together and were on Broadway too. Scott went on to college for music and joined an A Capella group there. He came home and hooked up with Mitch and Kersten again and they formed a group to compete on a music show like the Voice. They needed two more members and found Kevin who was ready to go to medical school but chose music instead and Avi to join the competition. They won the 3rd season. I guess you know I love their music.
Imagine, The Prayer are both more emotional. Carol of the bells is wonderful. The challenge in that one is trying to find where Mitch breaths. There has only been one member change in ptx history. Avi ( Bass) left in 2017 for personal reasons. Matt Sallee joined as the new bass, the one in the white jacket. All others are the same. Kirstin and Mitch change their appearance frequently. So many to choose from. They have been performing for over ten years. Love your reactions.
Their catalog is incredibly large. You can react to them for a LONG time lol They have several Christmas albums (they are known for their holiday music), most of what you’ll find are covers, but they also have original music. It’s mind blowing the amount of work they do. As everyone already mentioned, there has only been one member change. Avi was the original bass, and Matt is the current bass (from about 2017). Keep them coming!
The new guy is Matt Salee. He replaced the guy with the beard, Avi Kaplan, in 2017 when Avi left the group for personal reasons. Matt is truly an incredible bass. He doesn't go as low as Avi but my god, he can make otherworldly sounds. That was the only member change in the groups history. Also, a side note on something you mentioned, they all have solo stuff to varying degrees. Kirstin has a solo album out. Scott and Mitch have a duo album out and a bunch of other content on their channel Superfruit. Avi Kaplan is currently solo and is still releasing new music on his youtube channel. Kevin does covers and has some awesome original songs he does with his beatboxing and cello.
As far as recommendations for emotional songs: The Prayer, Amazing Grace, Exit Signs (original song), Standing By (original song), Light in the Hallway (original song), and probably the most emotional is their cover of Imagine by John Lennon. You got a LOT to watch still lmao.
Mad World gets my vote for emotional. also, there is a buzzed (I think) video where they played a game of how many songs they could identify in 10 minutes or something like that, they blew it out of the water.
The entire group is so incredible... but Scott NEVER fails to give me goosebumps
Mitch goes that for me, so I know what you mean!!!
Thiiiiiis
Their cover of “when the party’s over” is fantastic and more of a slowed down emotional song
The "Guy with a beard" is named Avi, he left the group in 2017 and is pursuing his own work. Check out his song "Change on the Rise". It will drive your soul!
Imagine is very emotional. Also, Kevin does have videos of him solo where he does all the parts.
Say something is beautiful!! You will not be disappointed!💙 if you want some rapping try Can’t hold us!
For emotional songs either Image or Amazing Grace.
As for Christmas, they do Christmas songs you have heard so many times and make them better (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing) . Carol of the Bells us unreal.
Avi, the guy with the beard, left the group amicably in 2017 due to schedule conflicts and wanting to spend more time with family. He now has a solo career, u can check out some of his songs if u want, they are great. He helped handpick the replacement u saw in this video, Matt, who has been with the group ever since.
Say Something is amazing. That would make an excellent choice!
Rather than comparing it to Disturbed's cover, you have to check out the original by Simon & Garfunkel. Each of the three renditions tell very different stories even though the words are identical.
I was totally going to recommend Say Something! Imagine is also a really emotional one that is so good. Other songs you should check out from them are Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Sing, Love Again, White Winter Hymnal, Light in the Hallway, and Standing By (Love Again, Sing, and the last two are also originals!). I also highly recommend checking out their origins on Season 3 of the Sing-Off. They have some really amazing ones there too and it is amazing to see how far they've come and where they started.
As for other A capalla groups I highly recommend Voiceplay's Hoist the Colors and Home Free's Ring of Fire
If you want to hear Kevin Olusola beatbox and play his cello, he calls it " Celloboxing", check out " Down" ... it's AWESOME
Fun fact: he sings as well, and he's the only one in the group considered to have perfect pitch. You would love that video! He's also from my hometown, Owensboro, Ky. His father is a physician and used to be my Dr. before he moved the family to California. 💕💕
Pentatonix.....will make your cry, shout, run around your desk, laugh......they are awesome
please do "the prayer". Matt has been with PTX for a long time. he kicks ass. especially in Can you feel the love tonight. Avi is now a solo artist. Superfruit is just Scott and Mitch.
I am loving all your reactions, I am a fan of Kpop and PTX so seeing your reactions is amazing.
I case you don't know the 5 members of PTX are:
Scott Hoying - blond, baritone/tenor
Mitch Grassi - Tenor/ silver tenor - the voice that amazes you every time
Kirstin Maldonado - only female member
Kevin Olusola - Our percussion - he also plays Cello and has an incredible voice
Avi Kaplan - bass - Avi left the group in 2017, not long after bohemian rhapsody -
our new bass is Matt Sallee.
Another achapella group you might enjoy is Strait No Chaser. Especially their Christmas songs! I recommend their version of You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch.
Love your reaction, please keep going!🥰
For a slightly different take on their a capella prowess, with no beat-boxing, try "Run to You" or "My Heart with You", or their version of an old Elvis song, "Can't Help Falling in Love".
there are many PTX performances that elevate a listener's soul, such as 'The Prayer' and 'Amazing Grace,' many more, but of all of these, two effect me so much that I can never contain my emotions; John Lennon's 'Imagine' and 'Mary Did You Know.' Even more interesting, when they tackle a seemingly less significant song like' 'Little Drummer Boy.' or 'Carol of the Bells,' or 'Cheerleader,' and they make something astounding out of it. Your mention of 'Say Something' is absolutely fantastic because it was one of the first performances that had Kirsty take the lead - and of course Kevin shows one of his many other talents - as a virtuoso cellist! This vocal group is a treasure!
The only change of singers happened when Avi Kaplan (the guy with the beard and long hair) left and Matt Sallee joined. In around 2017 they were scheduled to do a world tour, but Avi felt he needed to stay to take care of his Mom, who was ill at the time. He has a solo career and writes a lot of his own music.
I love their live videos. I was privileged to see them in person in Phoenix, Arizona, USA this past September. They’re better live!!! ❤❤❤
If you want emotional, Imagine is the best option. Has made a lot of men cried!
Say Something and Imagine were the first that came to mind for emotional. Superfruit did a cover of Rise in response to the Pulse nightclub mass shooting and in support of the LGBTQ community that there are no words to describe. Love your reactions!
Was going to mention Rise as well. It’s already an emotional song but knowing the meaning behind the collab only makes it that much more emotional. Also everyone’s voices are SO incredible. Those harmonies at the end make my brain explode (in a good way) lmao
Their Christmas songs will BLOW you away!! They all have a PTX twist to them!
My very favorite Pentatonix cover is Gold. And the 90s medley is so fun, I never want it to end.
I’m 80 years old and was stunned when I first heard Disturbed sing it as I’m not a heavy metal fan. I’ve also heard Simon and Garfunkel sing it when it first came out. Someone on another channel felt that S&G sang it as a sad song, Disturbed’s version is anger and PTX sings it as a song of hope. I think I do agree with that.
If you want emotionally response - Imagine . Know that they won 3 Grammy awards (Daft Punk, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, & Jolene - with Dolly Parton).
Love this! For emotional PTX songs you can't go wrong with Imagine or The Prayer. For a fun one: Can't Hold Us. For mind-blowing (more so than usual): Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (they won a Grammy for this one) and Carol of the Bells. As for other a capella groups:
Home Free: Man of Constant Sorry, Ring of Fire, and Brothers in Arms are three good ones to start with.
VoicePlay: My Mother Told Me (because Vikings!); Hoist the Colours (because Pirates!); The Dragonborn Comes SKYRIM (because gaming!)
Welcome the infinite rabbit holes of these three groups and their many many many offshoot solo, duet, and collaborative projects.
The Wizard of Ahhhs is also great. Using modern songs to tell that story was really cool.
You are reflecting the exact emotions we all felt the first time we heard this song. It's an exciting, vicarious reaction to watch you critique this.
"Mad World," "Say Something," "Dancing on my Own." And, of course, "Imagine." And, in the newer album, "Never Gonna Cry Again." I'd rank those fairly high on the list of emotional heart-wrenchers.
There's a video somewhere of Avi explaining that he'd decided, after some hefty soul-searching, that he had to leave the group, sometime in late 2017. Partly because his mother was struggling with a major illness, and partly simply because the touring schedule wasn't allowing him to spend as much time with his family as he needed. He worked with the group to help find Matt through blind auditions (they didn't know who they were auditioning for) and everyone is still on good terms.
You mentioned that you want to listen to some other a capella groups. The three that vie for top spot are Pentatonix, Home Free and Voice Play. I'm a Pentaholic, but I have considerable investment in VoicePlay, as well. The usual comment that describes the three groups are: PTX is the Glee Club (or similar wholesome group), Home Free are the Good Old Boys, and Voice Play are the Theater Kids. The last four or five videos they've dropped have been HEAVY DUTY on costuming and environment. And their bass, Geoff ("Jeff") Castalucci, blows most basses right out of the water. I like Avi's bass better, as a singing voice, but Geoff has some major low notes and subharmonics. And their beatboxer is HUGELY inventive. PTX Kevin literally sounds like he carries a drum kit in his mouth and body, but Layne of Voice Play adds a lot of beatboxing noises that you've never heard before. For a first listen, I dunno where to steer you. You would probably enjoy "Queen in Five Minutes," which is a great medley in its own right, plus has some fun theatrical stuff as well. There are some reactors who actually dislike the theatrics - I find that I no longer watch them once they've declared this.
I can't help with Home Free - they have excellent stuff, I'm just not particularly a country fan and that's their primary focus. I have watched and enjoyed a number of their videos, but can't offer any suggestions.
I am absolutely loving your Pentatonix reactions!! Here are some suggestions for you to check out from them:
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight”
“Mad World”
“Shallow”
“The Prayer”
“Imagine”
“Say Something”
“Can’t Help Falling In Love With You”
And for some fun ones:
“Can’t Hold Us”
“Sing” (which is an original)
“Problem”
You should also check out their "lets get it on" by marvin gaye when they were on the sing off. Season 4 episode 10 i believe. Also you should check out "90s dance medley" its crazy. you will totaaly forget there are no instruments in it
I think your impressions of the strength, range, and power of each member of this are spot on. What is crazy is that even with such crazy individual talent, when they come together the resulting effect is greater than the sum of its parts.
Watch their amazing grace, totally the voices of angels.