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We had a teacher at my school who sang counter tenor, four hundred kids and about twenty odd teachers singing hymns every morning but you could always make out his voice in the hall.
Mitch is a natural born counter tenor which is extremely rare. There are trained counter tenors which takes years of practice to achieve, and they still have to strain to do what Mitch does naturally.
Celine has also performed the same version with Josh Groban a few times, the first time was when Groban subbed for Bocelli during Grammy rehearsals when Groban was just 16 & had never performed in public before. IMO, the version with Groban tops Bocelli's. To me, Scott's lower baritone sounds sounds similar to Groban's.
While LOVE this song....really? Their masterpiece? Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary Did You Know and Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) are fantastic. Maybe I'm biased having listened to Queen growing up and their version of Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), having lost both my parents in the last two years. My mother was in so much pain having broken so many vertebra that I feel the mash up of Amazing Grace and My Chains are Gone is so true for her and all her kids. We were in so much mental pain because of her physical pain. It was one of those things that you want your mom, but it was such a relief when she passed because she was finally set free of the pain she had been in. I'm just saying, this song, while one of my favorites, I wouldn't call their masterpiece. Sorry.
There is no one person and no group I would rather listen to more than Pentatonix. What these incredible talents do for every song they sing is unbelievable.
This group is off the charts - not only can they make a song their own but they have the uncanny ability to stay true to the song - all have their own unique style and vocal range - they could sing the alphabet and make it sound heavenly ❤❤❤❤❤
Apparently, what I've heard from another reactor, the bridge was originally sung in Italian, but PTX ( Scott Hoying - baritone, Mitch Grassi - counter tenor, Kirsten Maldonado - mezzo-soprano, Kevin Olusola - beatoxer & tenor, Matt Sallee - bass) decided to do it in English.I suggest that you watch the Making of Evergreen for how this group works to put their albums/songs together. It was a set used for this video, btw. I hope you explore more of this excellent group. They are well worth it. Subbing for more Pentatonix (PTX) Some suggestions: Mary Did You Know, Shallow, Love Again ( an original), Amazing Grace, Sounds of Silence, Gold.
Oh, Please react to their cover of Gold - and (I'm sure you would anyway) please make sure you are familiar with the original by Kiiara, Mitch does an incredible job!
The song was originally written as two versions, wholly in English for the one and wholly in Italian for the other, and it was sung in each language on the soundtrack of the movie Quest for Camelot, in English by Celine Dion and in Italian by Andrea Bocelli. The lyrics in question were part of the original English lyrics. It was only later that a mixed language version of the song as a duet was released and became popular. So more people are familiar with that version than either of the originally recorded versions. For this reason, as you mentioned, they are used to hearing these lyrics in the Italian part. However, it's not really difficult to find another version of this song with these lyrics in English.
@@CFWhitman isn't the mixed version IN the film, though? I remember that's where I first heard it. Edit: I just looked it up. That movie was my childhood and somehow I've misremembered my favourite song, I guess?!? Wow
Pentatonix is known for respecting the original song that they cover, they're very sensitive to that. One of my favorite Pentatonix originals is Water.
OMG you got me with your comment. I read Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies and I'm thinking HUH? So, of course, I Google it and there it is, just as you described. A song with no words and a song with no instruments. The last comment there was years ago. It was brilliant, of course, it's by Pentatonics!
Mitch Grassi (counter tenor), Scott Hoying (baritone), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo soprano), Matt Sallee (bass), Kevin Olusola (tenor, vocal perc, cello). And there is a great behind the scenes video for this.
Great reaction! Mitch is a counter tenor and he’s singing the Celine Dion part I think. Scott’s gorgeous baritone. I love the to and fro between Scott and Mitch - I think it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. It will be criminal if they don’t get their 4th Grammy for this one. It’s a set, sadly! There is a behind the scenes on this one. Mitch’s voice leaves me speechless, it hits me in the feels every time. We should give a big shout out to Kirsten for her bits with Mitch and Matt on bass, Kevin on beatboxing. Truly magical.
This is done on a set. There is a behind the scenes video which you might find interesting, and there is another video of them putting together their Evergreen Christmas album which is very enlightening. Thank you for your input, I enjoyed the reaction.
You've got a new subscriber in me, and I can honestly say, if you go down the rabbit hole known as Pentatonix, you will get a lot of subscribers. There are thousands of Pentaholics out there just waiting for the next reactor! The first singer, Mitch, he has an angelic voice and can sing anything. Aside from the bass singer, they're all original members, but you'll notice Mitch and Kirsten change a lot, hair and clothes-wise. You can't go wrong with any of their songs, but I recommend Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, and Amazing Grace.
I definitely agree. Their 2nd Grammy for Arrangement, suggested by Avi and Ben Bram. Everyone got to show their vocal chops from high school choirs (and instrumental training for KO).
"The Prayer" was written for the 1998 animated film "Quest for Camelot" by powerhouse pop songwriters David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager. Celine Dion sang a short solo version in the movie in English, voicing the heroine's mother. Two Italian songwriters did an Italian solo version that Bocelli sang during the credits. Dion and Bocelli later recorded a duet version that appeared on both their albums in 1998-99. And of course other covers followed, and lots of really bad amateur attempts. The lyrics you are puzzled about are from the all-English version that some artists have recorded, which may be a re-worked version of Foster's original.
I started reading comments just to try to find the person who knew that this was originally from Quest for Camelot and not a classical Italian song. I always have to laugh when people talk about this song like it's a magical thing. It's beautiful, yes, but I much prefer the QfC version.
I find it interesting that no one mentions that Josh Groban & Charlotte Church also did a lovely duet of the Prayer too. They also sang it during the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
I grew up with listening to the soundtrack of Quest From Camelot…. It craziness how the song has made its way through so many versions and covers. 💖 I’ll always love the original the best though.
I am completely moved everytime I hear ptx. I get goose bumps at times tears in my eyes. This bunch really loves what they are doing. Beautiful and magical. I really love IMAGINE.
The blonde baritone is Scott Hoying, who has a fiver-octave range and backs up the bass (Matt) while singing the melody. The first singer (the contra-tenor) is Mitch Grassi, who is fantastic. The female is Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) Mandalado, who has known the first two since high school when they started singing together. The gentleman of color to stage right is Kevin Olusola, a beat-boxer who plays cello (and cello-boxes), has perfect pitch and speaks fluent Mandarin. The other colored gentleman is Matt Sallee, who joined the group when Avi Kaplan left (amicably) to pursue other interests.
The second part of this song that you didn't recognize was the version that was recreated by gospel singers Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin. Thank you for a lovely reaction ❤️ 🙏🏾✌🏾
OK, this has probably already been answered, but here's an intro for the group. Scott Hoying (the blond baritone), Mitch Grassi (the contra-tenor) and Kirstin Maldanado (the soprano) were friends for years prior to Pentatonix and started their own acapella group, The Trio. To audition for the acapella TV competition "The Sing Off" in 2011, a minimum of 5 were required in the group, so Avi Kaplan (the bearded bass seen in earlier videos) and Kevin Olusola (the beatboxer) were added to create this amazing group. Avi left the group (very amicably) in 2017 for family reasons and was replaced by Mitch Salee, who has been with the group since. Now I still think they are absolutely wonderful, but I do miss Avi. Not only is he a true basso profundo, so his bass tones just RESONATE, but he also provided some vocal percussion to back up Kevin, making their earlier "percussion section" a bit richer. I think Kevin gets a bit overlooked in the videos, leading a lot of reactors to think 'Well, they're adding in the percussion later", or have them asking "why is that guy just stomping his feet?" but no. It's all them. Scott provides bass undertones when Avi or Matt are featured and Mitch's incredible 6 octaves+1 range allows him to do whatever he darn well pleases, although his true strength (IMHO) lies in the alto/soprano range.
I've been a fan from the beginning, I watched them go from Avi to Matt, I've seen them in concert twice once in 2016 and once in 2019 and they still amaze me with every new thing they do
I started falling in love with a Capella groups about 3 years ago, and never looked back .💗 Just the skill alone, in creating instruments like in a band, with just their voices, sets these groups apart from all the rest, and their skills are beyond mention! Another thing I also appreciate as well, is they are able to cross genres with ease, as in the case, with Pentatonix is generally pop/rock/classical, they can also do soul, rap, and everything in-between. I would love you to check out another a Capella group called Home Free, and if you like Classical, check out their performance of 2 Country singers try to sing Opera, it is phenomenal!!! 😊💗
❤Pentatonix ! They are Pentatonix after all - MASTERS at their craft ! Showing the world how it's done. Thanks for the reaction. For the love of music, Peace.
To me, that is one of the things that makes PTX so very special, they can stay true to a songs core and apply their own spin to make it seem new or different. great analysis and reaction!
PTX makes everything clearer and better. They turned This into a pop masterpiece and of course they used the precise English translation words One quick google search and I had the words I subbed hoping you will do More PTX. Kevin. Classically trained cellist and beat boxer ,tenor Perfect pitch Scott. Baritone can easily cover Bass and up to tenor Mitch. Counter tenor,astounding 6 octave and 1 tone range Kirsty. Mezzo Soprano Matt. Bass. Graduated from Berkele School of music
Hello Cover Coach, Thank you for the reaction and the commentary. Pentatonix are masters of their craft of A Capella, individually and collectively talented. This is a master piece and hoping that this will be Grammy #4 for them. Pentatonix are very good at paying homage to the essence of a song that they cover and then making it their own. Case in point here is that the original bridge was sung in Italian and Pentatonix opted to sing it in English. They are on a set and there is a Behind the Scenes for the making of the video and also a mini- documentary on the making of the Evergreen Album which shows their organic process of working together and features the recording of this song quite a bit. On the singers -- Mitch Grassi (first singer) is a counter tenor, voice of angel, crystal clear and clean, with at least a six-octave range, a vocal acrobat and a master of vibrators and runs. His vocal skill, control and mastery are on full display here. Scott Hoying (second singer) is a baritone, can cover bass and is a master of pop vocals and riffs. His operatic precision singing in Italian is so precise. Kirstie Maldonado (singing the second duet with Mitch) is always very sharp and capable of some amazing belting. Matt Sallee is the bass, did not have a solo in this song, but there are songs where he features clearly with a warm, deep tone. Kevin Olusola is the beat boxer giving all the sounds of drums and clashing cymbals, and capable of many other sounds. I have subscribed to your channel now and hope to see you do more Pentatonix reactions - 11 years of work, 3 Grammys, several albums, inducted with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, covers and originals, classics and popular music - about 300 songs for you to react to!
Amazing reaction my friend Phil!....In 2017, the music world was shocked by the bursting onto the scene of a 22-year-old singer named Dimash Kudaibergen, who performed on the famous Chinese competition show for professional singers called “The Singer”... It was just It was necessary for this young man to make his first appearance, making a cover of one of the most difficult songs in the world, a famous French composition called "S.O.S. D'un Terrien En Détresse", to be considered from that moment on as the best singer in the entire planet....No one in the musical field had ever seen a human being, being able to reach vocal ranges above 7 octaves and several semitones, that is, all 88 keys of a digital piano, which reaches a little more than 7 octaves and as if that weren't enough, sing the more than 12 languages...Since then all kinds of experts (Vocal coach, analysts, singing teachers, youtubers, reactors, etc.) have dedicated themselves to reviewing their presentations to try to understand how someone can sing this way...The incredible thing is that that presentation in China was in 2017 and 5 years have passed since then, but what Dimash has done in these 5 years is to further improve his wide vocal range, which is currently practically above of the 8 octaves... The Covid pandemic stopped his concerts worldwide, all with tickets sold in just seconds, via the internet, but at the same time it ended up catapulting him to the top of popularity worldwide...Anyway, since I think you are one of those experts who have not yet met this impressive singer, here is the link of that presentation in China in 2017, with the song S.O.S. and I would like you to mention my name as the person who recommended him to you..It is a more recent video than the others, so it does not have the same number of views as the previous ones, which have millions of views, but it is a more complete video, with an intro, subtitles in several languages and with the improved quality of audio and sound....ua-cam.com/video/bDX3FhmyNac/v-deo.html
Pentatonix is known for recording in natural settings. See the video of "Mary, Did You Know?". The tenor is Mitch Grassi, baritone is Scott Hoying, bass is Matt Sallee, alto is Kirstin Maldonaldo, and the beatboxer (orchestra-type accompaniment) is Kevin Olusola. See also their " Hallelujah", "Radioactive", and " Rather Be" for natural settings.
I agree with the MANY people here that Pentatonix has an incredible sound, blend, skills and range of what they can and do perform. They are one of my FAVORITES to listen to , this song is an absolute perfection number from these talented musicians!!! I subscribed to your channel, as I enjoyed your reaction to their work. And thank you to all the ho commented with SO much information about all the group members!!! Loved the info!!!
Firstly PTX do not just do "covers" they do original music as well. For men it's not called a "lady's range" perhaps a Soprano range, but more often it's just called being a Counter-Tenor. It's the original Bridge it's just being sung in English, they did the bridge in English because it's easier for people to understand the song, and for those who may never have heard the The Prayer. PTX pulls in groups of listeners that would not normally listen to A Capella music. And yes PTX can most definitely do Classical Music.
It’s helpful to just call it an upper octave as he did later rather than gender music. Men, women and non-binary people are singing different parts and can have any voice range. It’s helpful to do this so it’s more accurate to the music too. I’ve known women who sing tenor parts and it just gets confusing to use gender labels like this. You can still celebrate the talent and technique without using gendered language for the music.
I love PTX which was my reason for watching. I am not likely to watch more from this UA-camr. I found him to be arrogant (his saying how amazing his Italian sounding pronunciation of Andrea Bocelli ). I think he did and does these reaction videos so that he can plug his covers. I'm not surprised by his not realizing how insensitive his terminology is.
They are really incredible, aren't they? Mitch has the voice of an angel, there's no question about it. However, since you come from the classic school you ought to listen to Nightwish's version of Phantom of the Opera. It's a rock version of it, though the female lead - Tarja - is classically trained, and I've seen many coaches like her but especially the guy who does the Phantom part. He's got a more sinister approach and his voice and range is amazing. Well worth a listen and I'd love to see you react to it.
I am personally delighted, that some one finally mentioned the set! If you think about how complicated some of their sets have been, and the fact that this one is indoors, and for myself, the back lighting was phenomenal, especially at that point in the song. I believe the new line of lyric was written for this version only. I will definitely subscribe to your channel, because I like the way you explain the classical aspects of music. Everyone have a blessed day, and be blessed by this music.
The verse and version of the song were from the album Celine Dion and Josh Groban recorded together. The arrangement was the same as Pentatonix, the verses the same, and Celine took the English verse while Groban sang the Italian verse. Dion and Bocelli sang it together too. It was magical. The Prayer is a beautiful song.
This is one of my favourite PTX tracks. I love them all, but this one, well, I cried. They’re also not just covers. They’re improvements of the originals in my opinion. And Mitch is a Counter- Tenor. Overall though, great reaction! Love professional reactions. You appreciate their talent from a pro perspective. More PTX please! Subscribed 🏴❣️
Yes, it is an indoor set. There is a behind the scenes type video somwhere that shows the band standing around watching the stage hands setting up the trees. They can work magic.
I think you would love to watch Kiera’s “Gold” techno video and the PTXs version of” Gold”. Recorded live. It’s a masterclass in harmonies and working together and Mitch is insane
So great to hear a reaction from someone who has a background in the genre. Whether classic rock, ghetto rap or formal opera, we all benefit when reactors share their depth of knowledge. Excellent reaction! Liked and subbed.
please do more pentatonix rections.....theyve won 3 grammys for their performances of daft punk, dance of the sugar plum fairies, and jolene w/dolly parton. another outstanding cover is bohemian rhapsody...(quite simply the finest cover of that classic rock song. also try mad world. have a blessed day.
The "Christus Factus Est" opening or "Aha!" Singapore does have a true classical source. It was brought to the group by Avi (original bass) as a dramatic way to begin the piece, he having performed the full song with his chamber choir group in college. After he left PTX in 2017, the group tried various ways of doing an "Aha!" opener, such as "Greensleeves" (a fail) and none at all, just jumping right into "Aha!".
AND Kevin's beatboxing did NOT get in the way, it enhanced...PLUS, he sang with his beautiful tenor adding to the mix. Beautiful. So happy to hear your great review, I am now going to follow you. Thanks. I am a HUGE PTX fan, and I am quite pleased with your review work.
5:23 the og version from quest for camelot has no bridge I believe it was added in italian when celine and bocelli sang it then pentatonix translated it
Pentetonix is a wonderful group. Amazing voices that bend together well. If you want to try to "vocal coach" a soloist, try Dimash. Start with SOS, then Sinful Passion, then head straightway to the brand new Stranger. After that, there are many more to continue the journey. An AMAZING solo voice. You have not heard one like this before.
Kevin the human Beatboxing Beast also plays the Cello and listens to Classical music, so I think PTX can do Classical. Kevin has TicTox videos of changing other traditional songs into Classical versions. Scott did a 6-week Intense training to learn the Italian part. Kirstin was going to start the song and Mitch (counter-tenor) would join in at the "bridge" but after a few rehearsals they all agreed that Mitch should use his high voice because it is not falsettos but his true voice. It's a set with a Behind the Scenes video with Kirstin talking about bringing the trees and outdoor scene inside the sound stage. Kevin also said he had too much snow on him the first time. They can handle almost any song. Kevin listens to Classical, Mitch is alternate and rock while Scott and Kirstie tend to be pop music. Avi 2011--2017 was the deep base that blew out speakers and trained Opera. Matt 2017--present is a mixture that blends very well with the band.
In the Making of Evergreen video, it actually looks like Scott just suggests Mitch should do the beginning right away. You don’t really see the whole process though, because the video guy Ben Hausdorff wan’t there all of the time.
I consider this one of PTX's best ever, love Mitch's beautiful tones and this is my favorite Scott performance. Was wondering if you would consider checking out some of Avi Kaplan's solo music, Avi is magic
Thanks for a great reaction! I appreciate you being able to come at it from a classical perspective, and enjoyed your comments evaluating their abilities and talents from that perspective!
Okay so I don't know how many remember - but Scott, Kristin and Mitch were in choir in high school together. So they have a pretty firm understanding about how to sing classically like this.
I am a classically trained coloratura lyric soprano, and I love listening to the harmonies they produce. Incidentally, I am 79 years old, and still singing in a local community choir.
if you are a vocal coach how do you not identify the first voice as a counter tenor, a male voice that can sing up near the lyric soprano's range, when they shift into their falsetto.
I just found you and really enjoy the way you educate us in your reactions. Would certainly love to have you do many many more Pentatonix reactions, thanks.
PTX does everything great...my faves are Halleluja, Sound of silence, The Prayer and of course...Daft Punk just because that song wanna make me dance and they done a wonderful job with it!
Mitch sings as a counter-tenor so his singing range starts high anyway. For him, that performance is a natural range. The way you discussed it, you seemed to think he was ALWAYS in some falsetto register, but no. Don't be surprised when he is way up there. Scott's baritone is wide-ranging but here he is in his normal range. Listen to them on something like Hallelujah, Sound of Silence, or their 90's Dance Medley and you will get a hint of where their voices reside.
Watch their appearances on the Sing Off competition where they were discovered. Pop covers; this is where you discover how creative they are. They were all in college at the time.
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Thank you for the info
That makes me tear up!
So well earned 🎉❤
Another Pentaholic here from Day 1! Those sing off days were amazing! What a journey!
I'm delighted for them. So well deserved.
Mitch is a counter tenor with a 6-octave range. His voice is positively angelic.
We had a teacher at my school who sang counter tenor, four hundred kids and about twenty odd teachers singing hymns every morning but you could always make out his voice in the hall.
Mitch is a natural born counter tenor which is extremely rare. There are trained counter tenors which takes years of practice to achieve, and they still have to strain to do what Mitch does naturally.
@@RubyGB Wasn't Chris Colfer a counter tenor during his Glee days?
His voice is amazing
Mitch is Amazing
When this came out... I said it and I'll say it again... Scott's lower baritone range is my favorite part of his voice.
Agree💯
100% love his baritone. Its such a full, rich sound!
ditto
And Mitch counter tenor
I wish he would sing more often in his lower register.
Have you listened to their DANCE of the SUGAR PLUM Fairy from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ??? YOU MUST !!! They won a Grammy for it. Thank you. ❤😂
The verse you didn’t recognize is sung in Italian in the Dion/Bocelli version. This version gave me goosebumps!
Celine has also performed the same version with Josh Groban a few times, the first time was when Groban subbed for Bocelli during Grammy rehearsals when Groban was just 16 & had never performed in public before. IMO, the version with Groban tops Bocelli's. To me, Scott's lower baritone sounds sounds similar to Groban's.
I am impressed with Mitch’s articulation every syllable, of every vowels and consonants.
THIS is their gold standard. Their masterpiece. It's glorious.
While LOVE this song....really? Their masterpiece? Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary Did You Know and Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) are fantastic. Maybe I'm biased having listened to Queen growing up and their version of Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), having lost both my parents in the last two years. My mother was in so much pain having broken so many vertebra that I feel the mash up of Amazing Grace and My Chains are Gone is so true for her and all her kids. We were in so much mental pain because of her physical pain. It was one of those things that you want your mom, but it was such a relief when she passed because she was finally set free of the pain she had been in. I'm just saying, this song, while one of my favorites, I wouldn't call their masterpiece. Sorry.
Hallelujah. ‘Nuff said.
I don't think I will ever stop getting shivers from their performance.
I am shook every damn time.
When those voices combine, It makes me cry
There is no one person and no group I would rather listen to more than Pentatonix. What these incredible talents do for every song they sing is unbelievable.
Seriously, I am a total Pentaholic and their number one fan. I love everything they do. ,💞💞💞
This group is off the charts - not only can they make a song their own but they have the uncanny ability to stay true to the song - all have their own unique style and vocal range - they could sing the alphabet and make it sound heavenly ❤❤❤❤❤
Apparently, what I've heard from another reactor, the bridge was originally sung in Italian, but PTX ( Scott Hoying - baritone, Mitch Grassi - counter tenor, Kirsten Maldonado - mezzo-soprano, Kevin Olusola - beatoxer & tenor, Matt Sallee - bass) decided to do it in English.I suggest that you watch the Making of Evergreen for how this group works to put their albums/songs together. It was a set used for this video, btw. I hope you explore more of this excellent group. They are well worth it. Subbing for more Pentatonix (PTX) Some suggestions: Mary Did You Know, Shallow, Love Again ( an original), Amazing Grace, Sounds of Silence, Gold.
Oh, Please react to their cover of Gold - and (I'm sure you would anyway) please make sure you are familiar with the original by Kiiara, Mitch does an incredible job!
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The song was originally written as two versions, wholly in English for the one and wholly in Italian for the other, and it was sung in each language on the soundtrack of the movie Quest for Camelot, in English by Celine Dion and in Italian by Andrea Bocelli. The lyrics in question were part of the original English lyrics. It was only later that a mixed language version of the song as a duet was released and became popular. So more people are familiar with that version than either of the originally recorded versions. For this reason, as you mentioned, they are used to hearing these lyrics in the Italian part. However, it's not really difficult to find another version of this song with these lyrics in English.
@@CFWhitman isn't the mixed version IN the film, though? I remember that's where I first heard it.
Edit: I just looked it up. That movie was my childhood and somehow I've misremembered my favourite song, I guess?!? Wow
Yaah Love again. One of the classics of them. And one of my favorites
Pentatonix is known for respecting the original song that they cover, they're very sensitive to that. One of my favorite Pentatonix originals is Water.
First guy: Mitch. Hence the expression (after experiencing Mitch's incredible range): "I was just Mitch slapped."
Yes they can sing anything! Check out their Grammy winning Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy a song with no words sung by a group with no instruments.
OMG you got me with your comment. I read Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies and I'm thinking HUH? So, of course, I Google it and there it is, just as you described. A song with no words and a song with no instruments. The last comment there was years ago. It was brilliant, of course, it's by Pentatonics!
@@yvonaamariaa they also did Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker
Have to watch Carol of the Bells, too!
Mitch Grassi (counter tenor), Scott Hoying (baritone), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo soprano), Matt Sallee (bass), Kevin Olusola (tenor, vocal perc, cello). And there is a great behind the scenes video for this.
Great reaction! Mitch is a counter tenor and he’s singing the Celine Dion part I think. Scott’s gorgeous baritone. I love the to and fro between Scott and Mitch - I think it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. It will be criminal if they don’t get their 4th Grammy for this one. It’s a set, sadly! There is a behind the scenes on this one. Mitch’s voice leaves me speechless, it hits me in the feels every time. We should give a big shout out to Kirsten for her bits with Mitch and Matt on bass, Kevin on beatboxing. Truly magical.
This is done on a set. There is a behind the scenes video which you might find interesting, and there is another video of them putting together their Evergreen Christmas album which is very enlightening. Thank you for your input, I enjoyed the reaction.
You've got a new subscriber in me, and I can honestly say, if you go down the rabbit hole known as Pentatonix, you will get a lot of subscribers. There are thousands of Pentaholics out there just waiting for the next reactor! The first singer, Mitch, he has an angelic voice and can sing anything. Aside from the bass singer, they're all original members, but you'll notice Mitch and Kirsten change a lot, hair and clothes-wise. You can't go wrong with any of their songs, but I recommend Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, and Amazing Grace.
you should react to PTX's, dance of the sugar plum fairy.
I definitely agree. Their 2nd Grammy for Arrangement, suggested by Avi and Ben Bram. Everyone got to show their vocal chops from high school choirs (and instrumental training for KO).
Scott's voice thrills me to heck! Love his tone and his projection.
"The Prayer" was written for the 1998 animated film "Quest for Camelot" by powerhouse pop songwriters David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager. Celine Dion sang a short solo version in the movie in English, voicing the heroine's mother. Two Italian songwriters did an Italian solo version that Bocelli sang during the credits. Dion and Bocelli later recorded a duet version that appeared on both their albums in 1998-99. And of course other covers followed, and lots of really bad amateur attempts. The lyrics you are puzzled about are from the all-English version that some artists have recorded, which may be a re-worked version of Foster's original.
I started reading comments just to try to find the person who knew that this was originally from Quest for Camelot and not a classical Italian song. I always have to laugh when people talk about this song like it's a magical thing. It's beautiful, yes, but I much prefer the QfC version.
I knew and I own it I had to I loved it as a kid it was one of my favorite movies
I find it interesting that no one mentions that Josh Groban & Charlotte Church also did a lovely duet of the Prayer too. They also sang it during the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
I grew up with listening to the soundtrack of Quest From Camelot…. It craziness how the song has made its way through so many versions and covers. 💖 I’ll always love the original the best though.
What an amazing performance... Thanks for sharing your indights!
I am completely moved everytime I hear ptx. I get goose bumps at times tears in my eyes. This bunch really loves what they are doing. Beautiful and magical. I really love IMAGINE.
Imagine brought tears to my eyes!!!!😢
Mitch is an authentic countertenor-the lines in a high tessitura come easy to him!
The blonde baritone is Scott Hoying, who has a fiver-octave range and backs up the bass (Matt) while singing the melody. The first singer (the contra-tenor) is Mitch Grassi, who is fantastic. The female is Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) Mandalado, who has known the first two since high school when they started singing together. The gentleman of color to stage right is Kevin Olusola, a beat-boxer who plays cello (and cello-boxes), has perfect pitch and speaks fluent Mandarin. The other colored gentleman is Matt Sallee, who joined the group when Avi Kaplan left (amicably) to pursue other interests.
Kevin has an awesome voice as well. Totally unexpected as he's primarily the beat-boxer.
Five octaves from tenor to bass
@@patbrewer4205, corrected. Thank you.
Nothing but AMAZING......
The second part of this song that you didn't recognize was the version that was recreated by gospel singers Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin. Thank you for a lovely reaction ❤️ 🙏🏾✌🏾
Yolanda and Donnie are the best there are 💗
OK, this has probably already been answered, but here's an intro for the group. Scott Hoying (the blond baritone), Mitch Grassi (the contra-tenor) and Kirstin Maldanado (the soprano) were friends for years prior to Pentatonix and started their own acapella group, The Trio. To audition for the acapella TV competition "The Sing Off" in 2011, a minimum of 5 were required in the group, so Avi Kaplan (the bearded bass seen in earlier videos) and Kevin Olusola (the beatboxer) were added to create this amazing group. Avi left the group (very amicably) in 2017 for family reasons and was replaced by Mitch Salee, who has been with the group since.
Now I still think they are absolutely wonderful, but I do miss Avi. Not only is he a true basso profundo, so his bass tones just RESONATE, but he also provided some vocal percussion to back up Kevin, making their earlier "percussion section" a bit richer.
I think Kevin gets a bit overlooked in the videos, leading a lot of reactors to think 'Well, they're adding in the percussion later", or have them asking "why is that guy just stomping his feet?" but no. It's all them. Scott provides bass undertones when Avi or Matt are featured and Mitch's incredible 6 octaves+1 range allows him to do whatever he darn well pleases, although his true strength (IMHO) lies in the alto/soprano range.
I've been a fan from the beginning, I watched them go from Avi to Matt, I've seen them in concert twice once in 2016 and once in 2019 and they still amaze me with every new thing they do
I started falling in love with a Capella groups about 3 years ago, and never looked back .💗 Just the skill alone, in creating instruments like in a band, with just their voices, sets these groups apart from all the rest, and their skills are beyond mention! Another thing I also appreciate as well, is they are able to cross genres with ease, as in the case, with Pentatonix is generally pop/rock/classical, they can also do soul, rap, and everything in-between. I would love you to check out another a Capella group called Home Free, and if you like Classical, check out their performance of 2 Country singers try to sing Opera, it is phenomenal!!! 😊💗
Mitch/counter tenor, Scott/ baritone, Kirstin/soprano, Matt/bass and Kevin/beatboxer-tenor-cellist... it is a set.
❤Pentatonix !
They are Pentatonix after all - MASTERS at their craft ! Showing the world how it's done.
Thanks for the reaction.
For the love of music, Peace.
I subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions and analysis. I really enjoyed this. I hope you do so many more Pentatonix videos.
Fantastic reaction! Thank you for sharing your thoughtful commentary! I loved this cover as well.
Mitch in my opinion has the most beautiful voice on the planet!
To me, that is one of the things that makes PTX so very special, they can stay true to a songs core and apply their own spin to make it seem new or different. great analysis and reaction!
PTX makes everything clearer and better. They turned This into a pop masterpiece and of course they used the precise English translation words
One quick google search and I had the words
I subbed hoping you will do
More PTX.
Kevin. Classically trained cellist
and beat boxer ,tenor
Perfect pitch
Scott. Baritone can easily cover
Bass and up to tenor
Mitch. Counter tenor,astounding
6 octave and 1 tone range
Kirsty. Mezzo Soprano
Matt. Bass. Graduated from
Berkele School of music
I have listened to them for a long time and I still get goosebumps at different points in every song
Hello Cover Coach, Thank you for the reaction and the commentary. Pentatonix are masters of their craft of A Capella, individually and collectively talented. This is a master piece and hoping that this will be Grammy #4 for them. Pentatonix are very good at paying homage to the essence of a song that they cover and then making it their own. Case in point here is that the original bridge was sung in Italian and Pentatonix opted to sing it in English. They are on a set and there is a Behind the Scenes for the making of the video and also a mini- documentary on the making of the Evergreen Album which shows their organic process of working together and features the recording of this song quite a bit. On the singers -- Mitch Grassi (first singer) is a counter tenor, voice of angel, crystal clear and clean, with at least a six-octave range, a vocal acrobat and a master of vibrators and runs. His vocal skill, control and mastery are on full display here. Scott Hoying (second singer) is a baritone, can cover bass and is a master of pop vocals and riffs. His operatic precision singing in Italian is so precise. Kirstie Maldonado (singing the second duet with Mitch) is always very sharp and capable of some amazing belting. Matt Sallee is the bass, did not have a solo in this song, but there are songs where he features clearly with a warm, deep tone. Kevin Olusola is the beat boxer giving all the sounds of drums and clashing cymbals, and capable of many other sounds. I have subscribed to your channel now and hope to see you do more Pentatonix reactions - 11 years of work, 3 Grammys, several albums, inducted with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, covers and originals, classics and popular music - about 300 songs for you to react to!
Amazing reaction my friend Phil!....In 2017, the music world was shocked by the bursting onto the scene of a 22-year-old singer named Dimash Kudaibergen, who performed on the famous Chinese competition show for professional singers called “The Singer”... It was just It was necessary for this young man to make his first appearance, making a cover of one of the most difficult songs in the world, a famous French composition called "S.O.S. D'un Terrien En Détresse", to be considered from that moment on as the best singer in the entire planet....No one in the musical field had ever seen a human being, being able to reach vocal ranges above 7 octaves and several semitones, that is, all 88 keys of a digital piano, which reaches a little more than 7 octaves and as if that weren't enough, sing the more than 12 languages...Since then all kinds of experts (Vocal coach, analysts, singing teachers, youtubers, reactors, etc.) have dedicated themselves to reviewing their presentations to try to understand how someone can sing this way...The incredible thing is that that presentation in China was in 2017 and 5 years have passed since then, but what Dimash has done in these 5 years is to further improve his wide vocal range, which is currently practically above of the 8 octaves... The Covid pandemic stopped his concerts worldwide, all with tickets sold in just seconds, via the internet, but at the same time it ended up catapulting him to the top of popularity worldwide...Anyway, since I think you are one of those experts who have not yet met this impressive singer, here is the link of that presentation in China in 2017, with the song S.O.S. and I would like you to mention my name as the person who recommended him to you..It is a more recent video than the others, so it does not have the same number of views as the previous ones, which have millions of views, but it is a more complete video, with an intro, subtitles in several languages and with the improved quality of audio and sound....ua-cam.com/video/bDX3FhmyNac/v-deo.html
As always, beautiful, stunning!
Pentatonix is known for recording in natural settings. See the video of "Mary, Did You Know?". The tenor is Mitch Grassi, baritone is Scott Hoying, bass is Matt Sallee, alto is Kirstin Maldonaldo, and the beatboxer (orchestra-type accompaniment) is Kevin Olusola. See also their " Hallelujah", "Radioactive", and " Rather Be" for natural settings.
I agree with the MANY people here that Pentatonix has an incredible sound, blend, skills and range of what they can and do perform. They are one of my FAVORITES to listen to , this song is an absolute perfection number from these talented musicians!!!
I subscribed to your channel, as I enjoyed your reaction to their work.
And thank you to all the ho commented with SO much information about all the group members!!! Loved the info!!!
Firstly PTX do not just do "covers" they do original music as well. For men it's not called a "lady's range" perhaps a Soprano range, but more often it's just called being a Counter-Tenor. It's the original Bridge it's just being sung in English, they did the bridge in English because it's easier for people to understand the song, and for those who may never have heard the The Prayer. PTX pulls in groups of listeners that would not normally listen to A Capella music. And yes PTX can most definitely do Classical Music.
"It's not called a lady's range" For a song with a female part, it is. He was singing the female part in the female key. It's also called a falsetto.
It’s helpful to just call it an upper octave as he did later rather than gender music. Men, women and non-binary people are singing different parts and can have any voice range. It’s helpful to do this so it’s more accurate to the music too. I’ve known women who sing tenor parts and it just gets confusing to use gender labels like this. You can still celebrate the talent and technique without using gendered language for the music.
I love PTX which was my reason for watching. I am not likely to watch more from this UA-camr. I found him to be arrogant (his saying how amazing his Italian sounding pronunciation of Andrea Bocelli ). I think he did and does these reaction videos so that he can plug his covers. I'm not surprised by his not realizing how insensitive his terminology is.
@@amyharth5446 non binary? 😆
Jack Adam, people who do not fit under ”man” or ”woman”. I think Mitch identifies as gender fluid, though he uses he/him pronouns.
They are really incredible, aren't they? Mitch has the voice of an angel, there's no question about it.
However, since you come from the classic school you ought to listen to Nightwish's version of Phantom of the Opera. It's a rock version of it, though the female lead - Tarja - is classically trained, and I've seen many coaches like her but especially the guy who does the Phantom part. He's got a more sinister approach and his voice and range is amazing. Well worth a listen and I'd love to see you react to it.
Celine and Andrea sang this and it was spectacular, but this-----my heart is next to bursting. Im paralyzed in joy right now.
I used to sing, and I get goose bumps everytime I hear their music.
I am personally delighted, that some one finally mentioned the set! If you think about how complicated some of their sets have been, and the fact that this one is indoors, and for myself, the back lighting was phenomenal, especially at that point in the song. I believe the new line of lyric was written for this version only. I will definitely subscribe to your channel, because I like the way you explain the classical aspects of music. Everyone have a blessed day, and be blessed by this music.
Perfect and Shallow
The verse and version of the song were from the album Celine Dion and Josh Groban recorded together. The arrangement was the same as Pentatonix, the verses the same, and Celine took the English verse while Groban sang the Italian verse. Dion and Bocelli sang it together too. It was magical. The Prayer is a beautiful song.
This is one of my favourite PTX tracks. I love them all, but this one, well, I cried. They’re also not just covers. They’re improvements of the originals in my opinion. And Mitch is a Counter- Tenor. Overall though, great reaction! Love professional reactions. You appreciate their talent from a pro perspective. More PTX please! Subscribed 🏴❣️
They are even, more beautiful live!!
Yes, it is an indoor set. There is a behind the scenes type video somwhere that shows the band standing around watching the stage hands setting up the trees. They can work magic.
I think you would love to watch Kiera’s “Gold” techno video and the PTXs version of” Gold”. Recorded live. It’s a masterclass in harmonies and working together and Mitch is insane
So great to hear a reaction from someone who has a background in the genre. Whether classic rock, ghetto rap or formal opera, we all benefit when reactors share their depth of knowledge. Excellent reaction! Liked and subbed.
Mitch Grassi is my favorite member of PTX. Scott HOYING does the baritone and I love them all, but Mitch just makes me swoon!
please do more pentatonix rections.....theyve won 3 grammys for their performances of daft punk, dance of the sugar plum fairies, and jolene w/dolly parton. another outstanding cover is bohemian rhapsody...(quite simply the finest cover of that classic rock song. also try mad world. have a blessed day.
Mitch sings like a angel!❤
There is a song which they consider part of their "choral" - inspired works, although I wouldn't have classified it that way: Come Along.
The "Christus Factus Est" opening or "Aha!" Singapore does have a true classical source. It was brought to the group by Avi (original bass) as a dramatic way to begin the piece, he having performed the full song with his chamber choir group in college. After he left PTX in 2017, the group tried various ways of doing an "Aha!" opener, such as "Greensleeves" (a fail) and none at all, just jumping right into "Aha!".
Just beautiful!
AND Kevin's beatboxing did NOT get in the way, it enhanced...PLUS, he sang with his beautiful tenor adding to the mix. Beautiful. So happy to hear your great review, I am now going to follow you. Thanks. I am a HUGE PTX fan, and I am quite pleased with your review work.
5:23 the og version from quest for camelot has no bridge I believe it was added in italian when celine and bocelli sang it then pentatonix translated it
Beautiful analysis, thank you
Pentetonix is a wonderful group. Amazing voices that bend together well. If you want to try to "vocal coach" a soloist, try Dimash. Start with SOS, then Sinful Passion, then head straightway to the brand new Stranger. After that, there are many more to continue the journey. An AMAZING solo voice. You have not heard one like this before.
Please react to more pentatonix, hallelujah, imagine , say something, sound of silence... all so good.
Really enjoyed your reaction 😀
Really enjoyed your reaction and subscribed!
Just Amazing thank you
Christ, this is absolutely unreal. Like, God-tier exceptionally soul shattering unreal.
Total perfect set!! 👍
Live this cover of this song.
absolutely beautiful ❤
Sorry, I forgot to say I’m impressed with your honest & informative reaction style & have just subscribed to your Chanel.
Cheers Graeme
Kevin the human Beatboxing Beast also plays the Cello and listens to Classical music, so I think PTX can do Classical. Kevin has TicTox videos of changing other traditional songs into Classical versions.
Scott did a 6-week Intense training to learn the Italian part.
Kirstin was going to start the song and Mitch (counter-tenor) would join in at the "bridge" but after a few rehearsals they all agreed that Mitch should use his high voice because it is not falsettos but his true voice.
It's a set with a Behind the Scenes video with Kirstin talking about bringing the trees and outdoor scene inside the sound stage. Kevin also said he had too much snow on him the first time.
They can handle almost any song. Kevin listens to Classical, Mitch is alternate and rock while Scott and Kirstie tend to be pop music. Avi 2011--2017 was the deep base that blew out speakers and trained Opera. Matt 2017--present is a mixture that blends very well with the band.
Kirstin is also into musical theater.
In the Making of Evergreen video, it actually looks like Scott just suggests Mitch should do the beginning right away. You don’t really see the whole process though, because the video guy Ben Hausdorff wan’t there all of the time.
I consider this one of PTX's best ever, love Mitch's beautiful tones and this is my favorite Scott performance. Was wondering if you would consider checking out some of Avi Kaplan's solo music, Avi is magic
Thanks for a great reaction! I appreciate you being able to come at it from a classical perspective, and enjoyed your comments evaluating their abilities and talents from that perspective!
Your reaction just gave me chills and a smile. It’s not just PTX and the song.
Okay so I don't know how many remember - but Scott, Kristin and Mitch were in choir in high school together. So they have a pretty firm understanding about how to sing classically like this.
Yup they have all had formal music training of some sort. Matt went to Berklee school of music and Kevin played cello at Yale.
Beautifully mastered in vocals
I am a classically trained coloratura lyric soprano, and I love listening to the harmonies they produce. Incidentally, I am 79 years old, and still singing in a local community choir.
They sing beautifully
Just amazing…….enough said
if you are a vocal coach how do you not identify the first voice as a counter tenor, a male voice that can sing up near the lyric soprano's range, when they shift into their falsetto.
I agree…. I was shocked him being a vocal coach does not recognize Mitch as a counter tenor
@@randymagill142most of these vocal coaches on UA-cam can't sing the only two vocal coaches on UA-cam that can really sing tara simon natalie weiss
I just found you and really enjoy the way you educate us in your reactions. Would certainly love to have you do many many more Pentatonix reactions, thanks.
This gives me chills . Just beautiful 😍
That's the song. Nothing added to the basic piece - other than the wonder of Pentatonix talent and wondrous vocal beauty
Loved your reaction and subbed because of it. I'm a true Pentaholic, so keep doing them please.
It took place ina set
You can see behind the scenes of Pentatonix making of The Prayer
PTX does everything great...my faves are Halleluja, Sound of silence, The Prayer and of course...Daft Punk just because that song wanna make me dance and they done a wonderful job with it!
This is beautiful,
Beautiful!
Mitch sings as a counter-tenor so his singing range starts high anyway. For him, that performance is a natural range. The way you discussed it, you seemed to think he was ALWAYS in some falsetto register, but no. Don't be surprised when he is way up there. Scott's baritone is wide-ranging but here he is in his normal range. Listen to them on something like Hallelujah, Sound of Silence, or their 90's Dance Medley and you will get a hint of where their voices reside.
That guy has an amazing voice.
Watch their appearances on the Sing Off competition where they were discovered. Pop covers; this is where you discover how creative they are. They were all in college at the time.
Scott just got married so look for his videos on their wedding!
The thumbs up is for PTX. I'm a Pentaholic & only their videos do I give a thumbs up.
Mitch is the first singer. A male soprano voice is amazing. Love 💕 this
Magnificent!
You said it-this was epic! Great observations!