His lowest note is hard to hear because the cello's on the same note (5:14). I also love his dissonant note at 5:18. You don't usually hear the dissonant tone coming from the bass.
They filmed this video to look like a painting or photograph which is why no one is moving. Scott was gripping the back of the chairs to keep himself from “hand singing”. Having a music theater background, Kirstin sings with deep emotions that show on her face! Lovely when they intro the harmonies one at a time... Scott, Avi, Mitch, Kirstin, and as you said, would have been an interesting way to start too.
This is no knock on Matt, because he's great, too, but god DAMN does Avi have the richest voice of anyone I've heard, no matter whether he's down in the low octaves or up in the higher range. Just beautiful.
Avi feels more classical and Matt feels more contemporary. I think that is because Avi is so rich that he sounds great on these slower songs with cello sounding notes, and Matt does better on more R&B tracks like New Rules/Are You That Somebody. Like I know this isn't completely accurate, but Avi feels like a cello and Matt sounds like a bass guitar.
Pentatonix Mad World is a really good song where it’s just vocals no beatboxing. It sounds so pure and you get to hear everyone, minus Kevin, show their range and talent.
Their original "Run to You" is all vocal, and mesmerizing. Their cover of "Royals" by Lorde spotlights percussion and bass along with Mitch, its an old one and the production (as you've taught me) is much less complex or polished sounding. It almost sounds like they are singing in a small room. Last, their cover of "New Rules" × "Are You That Somebody?" really showcases Kevin and Matt!
This one is definitely in the top of my list of favorite PTX songs! Kirstin's vocal "cry" is so powerful and emotional! Thank you for the reaction, great as always.
You mentioned The Lion King and that reminded me that they did a killer version of Can You Feel The Love Tonight. Would love for you to react to it. It’s one of my faves.
Christina Aguilera was a judge on The Voice when A Great Big World recorded this song as a solo act. They were invited as a guest artist to the show. She fell in love with the song and asked the band if she could duet with them on the live show. After the performance they immediately went to the studio and rerecorded the song.
So glad you liked this! I think it's one of their best, but some people find it too slow. It was a real thrill for some of us long-time Pentaholics, because it was the first solo singing we ever heard from Kevin!
This is one of my favorite covers of theirs - thank you for the reaction. Putting in another plug for the cover of Gold by Kiiara. You will want to watch the original first to truly appreciate what they were able to do with vocals alone.
I have watched this video no less than 50 times! It is by far my favorite PTX cover video and it far exceeds the original in my opinion. Avi’s voice in this always gives me chills! Kirstie’s voice shines so beautifully! Of course Kevin’s voice at the end is such a pleasant surprise! It’s nice that Mitch and Kevin are support but not the main focus like they usually are. We all know they can sing the phone book and make it sound beautiful!
Kevin Olusola, the beatboxer, is arguably the most talented member of the group. Not only is a world-class beatboxer with a great tenor voice, he is also a master cellist and saxophonist. He appeared at Carnegie Hall on both while he was in high school. He has a solo channel where does looping "KOvers" that are insane. If you want to see his entire range of talent, check out his KOver of 'Down' by Marian Hill. He will melt your face. Link ua-cam.com/video/IGjg193h4Ok/v-deo.html
Ill never forget seeing them perform this live for the first time. Literally I had goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. It was an heir first time performing it live. Springfield, MO. Concert 2014 I think..
I truly like this more than the original. It's like they have a full and deep understanding of the meaning of the song and how they can best interact in order to maximize the impact to the listener. Wow! Your comments, as usual, are so filled with knowledge and great info. Loved it!
This one is several years old but a good choice to start with. I did not see it in your lists but how about something more current, such as their Amazing Grace or Hallelujah or Sound of Silence to show how they've advanced over the past few years. This vid looks like they did it shortly after The Sing Off since I think Avi has been gone for 2 years now
@@JacobRestituto I'm not sure how long a reaction can be , but try comparing their version of Sound of Silence to that of Disturbeds version (studio not the TV show one), might be a good way to directly and compare the two
Love this reaction ! I'm so happy you did this one! I've read it in other comments and I think you should definitely listen to their song "Run to You". It's amazing and trying to listen to each harmony is very very interesting.
Yes, that PTXcover of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" is amazing. I also watch the Behind The Scenes video of that more often than I care to admit. lol.
I think Kevin’s cello Beyoncé is the only instrument where there BEING an instrument isn’t obtrusive. And I one hundred percent thin’ it’s because Kevin is just using a different one of his voices. Their sync is still in place. And it’s, as ever, breathtaking.
This was controversial when they did it. The first time they allowed Kevin's cello, "Beyonce", to sing with them. It covers the bass part that Avi would ordinarily be providing for the performance as he adds up in melody because his voice carries emotion so well. It is not a cappella. The next time the cello appears is in "Dancing on My Own" that the 4 of them did after Avi announced he was leaving. FYI Kevin's cello was also used in Avi's solo project song of "Field and Pier" tuned to Avi's voice. "Radioactive" was Lindsey Stirling's video who is a violinist and she invited Pentatonix to appear with her. So it was like other appearances they had done with other artists and orchestras like the John Williams tribute at the AMAs or the Kennedy Center honors for Tom Hanks.
@@minaolenella869 no. Go to Lindsey Stirling's page you are incorrect about Radioactive. There are other artists that were bigger than Pentatonix then and gave them a helping hand as they were growing their fan base.
@@minaolenella869 stop being a pain. The discussion had to do with strings in Pentatonix performances specifically Kevin's cello. You are arguing just to argue. I read what you wrote and it was incorrect now go check it out and pay attention to what my comment was about not your desire to distract from what is and is not a cappella practice.
@@gailseatonhumbert9199 r\whooosh. My comment was about your "The next time the cello appears is in "Dancing on My Own" that the 4 of them did after Avi announced he was leaving". You forget a song Papaoutei. Though it was with Lindsey, it is not on her channel, so it is not a case of "she invited Pentatonix to appear with her," as it is well documented it was PTX who decided to do this song, while they were on tour in Europe. And while Radioactive got views mostly on Lindsey's channel, it appeared on album format along side with Papaoutei only under PTX name. And how the hell am I "distracting from acapella practice". And what did I wrote, that was incorrect again?
I think his original reaction of Silent Night may have gotten blocked or something because I remember seeing it. Then he put out this video with him playing guitar along with it. Sorry you didn't get to see the original, it was a great analysis as usual. 😊 ua-cam.com/video/fC7okLLEWtY/v-deo.html
I think they add instruments because sometimes they need an extra chord or harmony that they don’t have another person to fill. And pentatonix rarely double up on their tracks because then they wouldn’t be able to perform it entirely live.
I remember how the Christina Aguilera collaboration came about: the band released the song and I think someone covered it on The Voice, on which Christina Aguilera was a judge at the time, and she really liked the song, envisioned what she wanted to add to it, and then invited the band onto the show and sang with them for a finale performance on the show and it took off.
May i suggest checking out another cover of this song which is phenomenal...KZ Tandigan (off the Chinese show "The Singer 2018"), you will not need disappointed! PTX is amazing at everything they do! Good reaction ❤
Hello Jacob! I recommend you their original "Run To you". As a bass player myself (a bad one, unfortunately 😅) I don't know if I agree or disagree about replacing an actual bass guitar with a vocal bass but it's an interesting observation. Good reaction as usual.
You really should check out THE FIRST TAKE channel. The channel concept is that every invited singer is given one chance to do a live recording. Success or not depends on them. Unedited raw voice and only the first take counts. I suggest "Lisa - Homura" or try one of the 3 most watched videos (make sure to turn on the subtitles)🔥
Actually, A Great Big World didn't get Christina Aguilera. She heard their recording of it and went to them and wanted to do a version with them. While I think this PTX cover is beautiful, this is one of the very few times that I prefer the original to their cover.
Hey bro...I walked away from your reactions because of the total number of pauses on average in your videos. Just so you know, I respect your application of your music education to describe what your watching. Because of that, I've returned. Technical issue: the video you are watching never tracks with the audio. In fact, it's way off. I don't know if it is every video you react to, but it has been every PTX video you react to.
@@JacobRestituto on the Pentatonix soundtracts or covers their singing or movement of their mouths are slower and don't match the soundtract. Love your channel
Do you ever use the Internet? This is the latest video I have seen where you ONCE AGAIN have no idea who replaced Avi. Like I stated once before, it's Matt hate all over again. Do some research, dude.
@@vis4088 He was disrespectful of Matt's abilities on a previous Pentatonix reaction. I hate high and mighty people like you. Get over yourself already.
If you want to listen to the song, then go to the original. The whole point of a reaction video is to hear what the reactor has to say. And he can comment on things whenever he wants. It‘s his channel.
@@vis4088 lol man, thank you for saying this. Comments like the OP annoy the crap out of me. Why are you on a reactor's channel if you just want to hear the song? It's called a "reaction" not a "silently stare at the screen-tion". Unless of course that *is* your reaction then, by all means. Ppl are fckn rude. "I want to hear the song, not you"...on the dude's own channel. Lol. Classy.
@@charissy Exactly! Nobody is like “A reaction video where the reactor says (almost) nothing and just sits there quietly? That‘s really entertaining!“ lol xD
Avi sounds like another cello in the beginning
His lowest note is hard to hear because the cello's on the same note (5:14). I also love his dissonant note at 5:18. You don't usually hear the dissonant tone coming from the bass.
They filmed this video to look like a painting or photograph which is why no one is moving. Scott was gripping the back of the chairs to keep himself from “hand singing”. Having a music theater background, Kirstin sings with deep emotions that show on her face! Lovely when they intro the harmonies one at a time... Scott, Avi, Mitch, Kirstin, and as you said, would have been an interesting way to start too.
This is no knock on Matt, because he's great, too, but god DAMN does Avi have the richest voice of anyone I've heard, no matter whether he's down in the low octaves or up in the higher range. Just beautiful.
So rich 😭
Avi feels more classical and Matt feels more contemporary. I think that is because Avi is so rich that he sounds great on these slower songs with cello sounding notes, and Matt does better on more R&B tracks like New Rules/Are You That Somebody. Like I know this isn't completely accurate, but Avi feels like a cello and Matt sounds like a bass guitar.
Pentatonix Mad World is a really good song where it’s just vocals no beatboxing. It sounds so pure and you get to hear everyone, minus Kevin, show their range and talent.
Well them do "Run to You" written by Avi and Kevin and there is no beatboxing at all so Kevin gets to sing.
Their original "Run to You" is all vocal, and mesmerizing.
Their cover of "Royals" by Lorde spotlights percussion and bass along with Mitch, its an old one and the production (as you've taught me) is much less complex or polished sounding. It almost sounds like they are singing in a small room.
Last, their cover of "New Rules" × "Are You That Somebody?" really showcases Kevin and Matt!
This is a *very* rare use of instruments in their music.
Please look at Run to You
Avi singing duet with cello....just heaven....his voice melts my heart
I really like how you explain all the different aspects of their singing “the breakdown” . Gives me a new appreciation of their talent.
Avi's solo music features his vocal bass under the instruments and other vocals like you talked about wanting to do in your music.
This one is definitely in the top of my list of favorite PTX songs! Kirstin's vocal "cry" is so powerful and emotional! Thank you for the reaction, great as always.
Same opinion with the additional instruments!
Avi's voice sounds like cello to me... soooo good, soothing
I love this version. They are always keeping things so different and I agree the arrangement is spectacular. Great analysis and reaction.
You mentioned The Lion King and that reminded me that they did a killer version of Can You Feel The Love Tonight. Would love for you to react to it. It’s one of my faves.
Christina Aguilera was a judge on The Voice when A Great Big World recorded this song as a solo act. They were invited as a guest artist to the show. She fell in love with the song and asked the band if she could duet with them on the live show. After the performance they immediately went to the studio and rerecorded the song.
So glad you liked this! I think it's one of their best, but some people find it too slow. It was a real thrill for some of us long-time Pentaholics, because it was the first solo singing we ever heard from Kevin!
This is one of my favorite covers of theirs - thank you for the reaction. Putting in another plug for the cover of Gold by Kiiara. You will want to watch the original first to truly appreciate what they were able to do with vocals alone.
Kristin is great in this one. My favorite lead of hers from the earlier years is the Rather Be by Clean Bandit cover. You should check that one out.
I have watched this video no less than 50 times! It is by far my favorite PTX cover video and it far exceeds the original in my opinion. Avi’s voice in this always gives me chills! Kirstie’s voice shines so beautifully! Of course Kevin’s voice at the end is such a pleasant surprise! It’s nice that Mitch and Kevin are support but not the main focus like they usually are. We all know they can sing the phone book and make it sound beautiful!
I love Avi so much!! I still miss him tbh
AVIIII IS 🔥 AMAZINGGG
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Happy New Year Jacob. Thanks for all tour great PTX reaction videos. 🤗
Really enjoy your reactions, Jacob, and how you breakdown and explain different musical aspects and styles within the arrangements. Very well done!
Can you feel the love tonight
You should react to this
Kevin Olusola, the beatboxer, is arguably the most talented member of the group. Not only is a world-class beatboxer with a great tenor voice, he is also a master cellist and saxophonist. He appeared at Carnegie Hall on both while he was in high school. He has a solo channel where does looping "KOvers" that are insane. If you want to see his entire range of talent, check out his KOver of 'Down' by Marian Hill. He will melt your face. Link ua-cam.com/video/IGjg193h4Ok/v-deo.html
Nice reaction. Thanks.
Avi is the best! I miss him so much with Pentatonix!
You should check out Voctave's Disney Love Medley. The vocals are insane and it features Kirstin from Pentatonix
Ill never forget seeing them perform this live for the first time. Literally I had goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes.
It was an heir first time performing it live. Springfield, MO. Concert 2014 I think..
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Your comments add such depth to my understanding; thank you.
I havent heard this cover in foooorever!!!! I forgot how pretty it is.
Yeah bro you should react to wayward son by voiceplay. The bass line there is insane
This is actually my favorite Pentatonix song.
I truly like this more than the original. It's like they have a full and deep understanding of the meaning of the song and how they can best interact in order to maximize the impact to the listener. Wow! Your comments, as usual, are so filled with knowledge and great info. Loved it!
Kevin and that cello 😍 I have said it before, I really love that you break things down and explain music theory.
I personally liked this version better then the original 🤷🏻♀️
This one is several years old but a good choice to start with. I did not see it in your lists but how about something more current, such as their Amazing Grace or Hallelujah or Sound of Silence to show how they've advanced over the past few years. This vid looks like they did it shortly after The Sing Off since I think Avi has been gone for 2 years now
Great thanks steve!
@@JacobRestituto I'm not sure how long a reaction can be , but try comparing their version of Sound of Silence to that of Disturbeds version (studio not the TV show one), might be a good way to directly and compare the two
Love this reaction ! I'm so happy you did this one! I've read it in other comments and I think you should definitely listen to their song "Run to You". It's amazing and trying to listen to each harmony is very very interesting.
Ugh their mad talented
truth
I would love to see you review their version of Gold by Kiiara. It is so complex and so relaxed at the same time; it's a master class.
Cool thanks!
Speaking of the Lion King, have you seen their cover of Can You Feel the Love Tonight? It's amazing and one of my favorite arrangements of theirs!
Yes, that PTXcover of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" is amazing. I also watch the Behind The Scenes video of that more often than I care to admit. lol.
Kevin dose what he calls, cello boxing , he is doing that in this video.
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More ptx please
I think Kevin’s cello Beyoncé is the only instrument where there BEING an instrument isn’t obtrusive. And I one hundred percent thin’ it’s because Kevin is just using a different one of his voices. Their sync is still in place. And it’s, as ever, breathtaking.
This was controversial when they did it. The first time they allowed Kevin's cello, "Beyonce", to sing with them. It covers the bass part that Avi would ordinarily be providing for the performance as he adds up in melody because his voice carries emotion so well. It is not a cappella. The next time the cello appears is in "Dancing on My Own" that the 4 of them did after Avi announced he was leaving. FYI Kevin's cello was also used in Avi's solo project song of "Field and Pier" tuned to Avi's voice.
"Radioactive" was Lindsey Stirling's video who is a violinist and she invited Pentatonix to appear with her. So it was like other appearances they had done with other artists and orchestras like the John Williams tribute at the AMAs or the Kennedy Center honors for Tom Hanks.
Papaoutei was released only on PTX channel. And both Papaoutei and radioactive were only on PTX album.
@@minaolenella869 no. Go to Lindsey Stirling's page you are incorrect about Radioactive. There are other artists that were bigger than Pentatonix then and gave them a helping hand as they were growing their fan base.
@@gailseatonhumbert9199 ?? read what I wrote. Where did I even mentioned video for Radioactive?
@@minaolenella869 stop being a pain. The discussion had to do with strings in Pentatonix performances specifically Kevin's cello. You are arguing just to argue. I read what you wrote and it was incorrect now go check it out and pay attention to what my comment was about not your desire to distract from what is and is not
a cappella practice.
@@gailseatonhumbert9199 r\whooosh. My comment was about your "The next time the cello appears is in "Dancing on My Own" that the 4 of them did after Avi announced he was leaving". You forget a song Papaoutei. Though it was with Lindsey, it is not on her channel, so it is not a case of "she invited Pentatonix to appear with her," as it is well documented it was PTX who decided to do this song, while they were on tour in Europe. And while Radioactive got views mostly on Lindsey's channel, it appeared on album format along side with Papaoutei only under PTX name. And how the hell am I "distracting from acapella practice". And what did I wrote, that was incorrect again?
Toddlertonix! They were fearless!
Lol
It's so hard sometimes to determine whether certain notes are Avi or the actual cello.
First time listening to you. Appreciate your insight. Will watch again.
I could never react to this, it would just be me crying
Can you please reac to ptx - silent night & Ptx- You da one!?☺️
I think his original reaction of Silent Night may have gotten blocked or something because I remember seeing it. Then he put out this video with him playing guitar along with it. Sorry you didn't get to see the original, it was a great analysis as usual. 😊
ua-cam.com/video/fC7okLLEWtY/v-deo.html
I couldn't watch the ptx video in this because it was so out of sync with the audio it was distracting.
Thank you, thought it was just me. I think Jason is throwing it out of whack every time he starts/stops the video.
Good way to avoid copyright strike.
Saaaammmmmeeee!
I think you would very much enjoy their live off mic version of Run to you or Daft Punk. Both available from UA-cam and live concert footage.
I think they add instruments because sometimes they need an extra chord or harmony that they don’t have another person to fill. And pentatonix rarely double up on their tracks because then they wouldn’t be able to perform it entirely live.
I remember how the Christina Aguilera collaboration came about: the band released the song and I think someone covered it on The Voice, on which Christina Aguilera was a judge at the time, and she really liked the song, envisioned what she wanted to add to it, and then invited the band onto the show and sang with them for a finale performance on the show and it took off.
I think I first heard it without Christina on Grey’s Anatomy or something.
Obviously it made an impression for me to remember those details after all these years lol
ohh sick
Check out their dissonant tones in the Mad World cover...haunting!
New bass is Matt
Matt Sallee as of the Christmas performances in 2017. Avi left at the end of tour on September 3rd.
May i suggest checking out another cover of this song which is phenomenal...KZ Tandigan (off the Chinese show "The Singer 2018"), you will not need disappointed!
PTX is amazing at everything they do! Good reaction ❤
Hello Jacob! I recommend you their original "Run To you". As a bass player myself (a bad one, unfortunately 😅) I don't know if I agree or disagree about replacing an actual bass guitar with a vocal bass but it's an interesting observation. Good reaction as usual.
I'm subbed to your channel and clicked notification bell and was receiving notices but not always now. It's weird
Same for me. It has happened with other reactors too.
@@gailseatonhumbert9199 Thanks now I know I'm not crazy
@@scottperil905 no not crazy at all.
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You really should check out THE FIRST TAKE channel. The channel concept is that every invited singer is given one chance to do a live recording. Success or not depends on them. Unedited raw voice and only the first take counts.
I suggest "Lisa - Homura" or try one of the 3 most watched videos (make sure to turn on the subtitles)🔥
You should check out "Love Again" by Pentatonix awesome video equal to the Daft Punk Video production wise...
The sync on the inset video is off again.
Actually, A Great Big World didn't get Christina Aguilera. She heard their recording of it and went to them and wanted to do a version with them. While I think this PTX cover is beautiful, this is one of the very few times that I prefer the original to their cover.
You should really check out Kevin's cover of Down. It's so damn good.
ua-cam.com/video/IGjg193h4Ok/v-deo.html
Kirstie rhymes with thirsty!
oh cool thanks
Try down by Kevin its amazing
You should react to Tori Kelly
Acapella bass for your music? Should be cool...if you have a bass as good as Avi 😊
right!
Hey bro...I walked away from your reactions because of the total number of pauses on average in your videos. Just so you know, I respect your application of your music education to describe what your watching. Because of that, I've returned. Technical issue: the video you are watching never tracks with the audio. In fact, it's way off. I don't know if it is every video you react to, but it has been every PTX video you react to.
If you react to Gospel artist please react to The Walls Group
I love this song, and your reaction was great, but the delay between the audio and the video was annoyingly distracting.
The words don't match up to their mouths on your videos?
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@@JacobRestituto on the Pentatonix soundtracts or covers their singing or movement of their mouths are slower and don't match the soundtract.
Love your channel
This is one of my least favorite songs. But your reaction was great.
Thank you!
You talk too much, distracted from actually listening to the song
Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it ❤️🙏🏼
To bad your not a professional and have you ever put out a record
? Not sure what you mean by this
It seems like you were putting them down and pointing out their mistakes
Do you ever use the Internet? This is the latest video I have seen where you ONCE AGAIN have no idea who replaced Avi. Like I stated once before, it's Matt hate all over again. Do some research, dude.
How can you tell that he hates Matt when he just doesn‘t remember his name?
@@vis4088 He was disrespectful of Matt's abilities on a previous Pentatonix reaction. I hate high and mighty people like you. Get over yourself already.
Wat till end do endepth comments. I wan to hear song-not you. You talk too much!
If you want to listen to the song, then go to the original. The whole point of a reaction video is to hear what the reactor has to say. And he can comment on things whenever he wants. It‘s his channel.
@@vis4088 lol man, thank you for saying this. Comments like the OP annoy the crap out of me. Why are you on a reactor's channel if you just want to hear the song? It's called a "reaction" not a "silently stare at the screen-tion". Unless of course that *is* your reaction then, by all means. Ppl are fckn rude. "I want to hear the song, not you"...on the dude's own channel. Lol. Classy.
@@charissy Exactly! Nobody is like “A reaction video where the reactor says (almost) nothing and just sits there quietly? That‘s really entertaining!“ lol xD