Pentatonix - That's Christmas To Me - Musician's Reaction
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This is their original song.
oh cool!
You MUST review their cover of Dance of the Sugar Plum Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker! That’s right! A song with no lyrics sung with no instruments = Grammy!
sweet!!
Love how you pointed out they end each section on the same note & then a purposeful pause. Kevin wrote this and Mitch said in an interview how very hard the whole group worked to get it exactly the way Kevin wanted it. Respect & work ethic for each other will take them far. They do the same for the fans! They’ve released an EP and LP and 10 music videos all during this pandemic! They certainly didn’t sit around and watch Netflix!!! Their next original album releases 2-12-2021!! We Pentaholics can’t wait! Thank you for including them in your music reviews❣️
I like what you said about the importance of a good mixer/engineer. One of the problems Pentatonix runs into during talk show and awards show appearances is working with people who don't know how to mix their voices. Usually the bass gets lost or one person is too loud.
Agree. Or they assume one person has the lead thru the entire song, which rarely happens in their arrangements.😊
Very true.
Now to really blow your mind...on their holiday tour they would do this song off mic with no mixing...sounds just as amazing and you have never heard 5-6k people be so quiet
I believe it!
As far as your bass question:
Pentatonix: Avi Kaplan, Matt Sallee
Home Free: Tim Foust
Voice Play: Geoff Castellucci
Those would definitely be the big ones in what were the a cappella bands (Pentatonix just dropped that distinction by releasing original song arranged with piano and cello accompanying. So they don't need a vocal bass anymore). I don't believe any of those mentioned are available however.
cool thank you!
I'd like to see a specific reaction/analysis if possible. It's a performance I suggest a lot but with musicians it's even more interesting for me. Pentatonix "Silent Night". First of all, it's live. Second, they sing in a church so the acoustics it's fantastic. Last but not least, the arrangement it's pretty unusual, I think you would love it. Thank you.
I would love to see Jacob react to this one as well and hear his feedback.
Pentatonix’s “Silent Night” is my absolute favorite version of this song and in my top 5 of all their songs because of just how unique and beautiful the arrangement is, how they sound with the amazing acoustics of the church archway and just how intimate it is.
@@ankhgirl3 I'm with you.
Yes! It's my favorite of all their Christmas songs. (Partly because, well, Avi.) I can't explain what's so special about it; you just have to see and hear it.
It is fabulous!
I appreciate how you pointed out the importance of a good sound engineer/mixer. This is definitely key with any musician especially an acapella group, and I believe has been integral in their success. Yes, their voices have a tamber that blends perfectly which is extremely difficult to do between just two people let alone five, however it would be difficult to translate that in a video or live concerts without their sound team.
(Side note: I’ve heard PTX sing within 6 feet of me at a meet and greet and it’s better than the sound engineers can capture, but they do an amazing job with the technology they have. And yes, the reverb definitely gives them a fuller sound.)
Another note is they do also switch up their sound crew when changing venues from arenas/concert halls/stadiums to outside amphitheater type venues. As you know there is a huge difference in how sound carries in these different venues. PTX has learned this over the years and have the best teams mixing for them depending on where they are performing. VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Keep in mind Kevin and Avi have been emersed in music their whole lives. The trio (Mitch, Scott,& Kirste, so beautiful,) have sung together for years. This is key because they know each other like a great sports team. Much love and keep on keepin on J.
cool!
Great analogy. Yes. Way back the L.A. Lakers with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson could literally pull a win out from a loss with 30 seconds on the clock. This group was the same.
You should react to Kevin Olusola's (he's the beatboxer in ptx) cover of Down
cool thank you
Seriously, it will make you give up calling yourself a musician. Wink!
In several of their early live performances, like on Good Morning America, they had some technicians that did not get how they do arrangements. They almost always pass the lead vocal around, but the techs assumed that Scott was the lead and always gave him the most boost. Now they have more clout, so I'd be willing to bet they use their own techs.
One really good live performance is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" on Jimmy Kimmel.
oh wow. cool!
Love to see their own family videos when they were little !
for sure
Avi is a basso profundo. He does have some insane low notes. However, he also has a higher register that he can sing in also. As far as other basses, there is a gentleman Tim Foust that sings with a group called Home Free. They are considered to be a country group but they sing everything from Jonny Cash to Boyz to Men to the Eagles plus some of their own songs. Another is Geoff Castellucci from VoicePlay. (Check our their Nightmare before Christmas song Oogie Boogie). I know there are others but those 3 are the top in today’s a capella music.
lol
So true! The technical aspects of each recording are done to perfection. The talent extends well beyond the 5 we see. Beautiful song and I love the fact that it’s a PTX original. Thanks for posting.
truth!
Very nostalgic feeling with the home videos.
definitely
Check out Aha, Singapore live at the Star Vista. Avi and Mitch give a phenomenal performance. You will not be disappointed.
Please do "O come all ye faithful"
thanks
Absolutely!! A must listen! Be prepared!
This song always hits me in the childhood lol makes me wanna cry, such a great Christmas song!
Haha
Can you feel the love tonight
Thanks!
Loved your comments. PTX Is the best at blended their voices and creating harmonies. The way they share the lead is also so special. . Every Christmas song I've heard from them makes each one more special that it used to be simply because of inventively they arrange the song.
great point about sharing the lead. I admire that a lot!
For Basses Tim Foust (Home Free), Geoff Castellucci (Voiceplay), Avi Kaplan (Ex Bass on Ptx, now on solo) are my absolute favourites😍 on that order... And their voice ranges are unbelievable!
Actually I think this is my favorite song of all because you have home movies from when they were small. The singing is insane. The harmony and also counter singing against each other shows their control of their voices and the timing. As close to perfection as possible!😍✨🌈🎅🏽🎄🌎🌍🌏
For sure!
You should react to their cover video of god rest ye Mary gentlemen and Mary did you know
Thanks!
I like how the cello help give more weight to the lower end vocals right there at the end of the song. It help spotlight the solo voice by its absence.
For sure!
Look at some of the A Capella academy bass singers that Avi has been instructing
Avi has gone onto a solo career as a folk/Americana singer. You might really like it. It’s generally not highlighting his bass, though he does his own vocal bass. It’s totally different from PTX. I would try Change on the Rise, as a power ballad type song, and Fields and Peir, as a ohh, ahh, pretty...type song.
You can react to Avi Kaplan's (the bass) anytime.
He has several videos and audios on youtube.
He is also a polyphonic/overtone singer.
He stays more within the folk, Americana and western genera, but
he has a fabulous range and of course his vocal coloring/resonance cannot be outdone.
(1566) Avriel & The Sequoias - Fields And Pier (Official Video) - UA-cam
Kevin Olusola with PTX played his cello on this one.
Avi spent 6 years as the bass for PTX.
Say want you will, they are not as good without him.
This is my favorite Pentatonix Christmas song!
nice!
Loved your explanations as always! React to their cover if Silent Night and Favourite Things! Although Favorite Things doesn't have a music video yet!
Thanks!
Totally get what you mean by having a good front of house or studio mix Jacob - my brother's band's first album was done by a guy who was into vocals...so the bass/drums were mixed so far back it was stupid. The album sounded like a completely different band. It was remixed and released again the following year. It's true what they say that you're only as good as your front of house (for live balance) or the engineer for studio recordings. Great reaction once again Jacob -thanks
Truth!!!
There is a very good live concert version of this song where they sing without mic
Wow
Genuinely love your breakdown and reaction
Thank you Cheryl!
This is a PENTATONIX original!!🌟
Wow cool!
I'm glad you pointed out about the mixer.......there have been live performances (tv, radio) where the mixer did an awful job (maybe not used to a capella performances) and some voices were too loud or not loud enough and ruined the performance :)
I believe it!
Yes so excited
enjoy!
Wow one that I missed. Liked it right away.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
There are several live versions out there and they sound just the same
Cool!
do the sugar plum one theres a crazy high and low note!
cool!
Dude, with your experience you would really appreaciate Kevin's solo work. Start with "Down" Also try reacting to Citizen Queen an all female acapella group created by Scott Hoying.
Cool thanks!
Bass?
Geoff from voiceplay! Avi Is my all-time favorite 100% of the time
Lol
They definitely are very smart about working with the best of the best, including their sound professionals! Here is an article from one of their engineers on how their sound is treated. And, yes, it makes, a huge difference even in live performances - when they did "Daft Punk" for Italy's Got Talent, it was painful, especially when you put it next to a live, off-mic version ("Daft Punk private") they did that sounds so much better!
www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-pentatonix
truth!!
Great observations. I really like your point of view. 🤗
Thank you!
Yes 😍😍
enjoy!
Here you go... Ed Boyer is one of the recording engineers who make PTX sound as good as they do. www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-pentatonix
check out their song Where are you Christmas, I think it's an original by PTX
Cool!
Not an original. From a movie.
@@cherylhowe1541 What movie? i'd liked to watch it
@@anessalyn1035 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! I believe it was in the Jim Carey version and Faith Hill sings it.
@@cherylhowe1541 oh ok thanks, my grandson loves that movie so i'll watch it again and listen for the song
Hey, you’re great but two things... I swear to you they don’t record what they can’t sing live! I know it’s hard to believe, but they’re just that type of acapella band... authenticity incredibly talented! When they sing this song live with or without mics, it’s always so amazing and sounds the same! I do get what you’re saying about producers and mixers etc though. I understand that Pentatonix has them, and obviously uses them, I’m just saying they don’t use a lot. The studio versions of their songs just highlight the intricacies of their arrangements in my opinion. Idk, any Pentatonix fans can give your opinions on that, but those were just my thoughts 🤷🏾♀️ I think you’re awesome though man, I just wanted to let you know! 😁
thanks for the insight!
@@JacobRestituto the best sound engineer in the business for a cappella is Ed Boyer.
He's always worked with PTX and most a cappella groups that are really good.
You can find an excellent interview online where he talks about his equipment, how PTX records, and how he mixes.
Very interesting and just points out how much more there is to a cappella than most folks know.
If you are looking for a good bass that isn't connected to another band already I would suggest checking out A Cappella Academy .
Avi Kaplan is a co founder and instructs there as well. Lots of excellent singers, writers, producers, instructors and technicians are coming out of that organization.
The bass and beat boxer in Citizen Queen came from there, and they are excellent.
That was how they started out but remember Avi was the only one coming out of a heavy a cappella background of several years. It was brand new to Scott, Kirstin and Mitch and Kevin hadn't used it because he was an instrumentalist and wasn't even aware that he could sing until he and Avi became roommates and he taught him. Probably as a side effect of Avi teaching Kevin overtone (polyphonic) singing for their rythmn section. Back then the disagreement was over whether it was legitimate to use a whistle instead of someone reproducing the sound with their voice.
@@Lookinforrealmusic great idea Alma. Dumb of me not to think of it first.
Found this - the managing director who answers all emails is Beth Davidson.
ua-cam.com/video/-9mSN8zsc5w/v-deo.html
Another good vocal Bass is Tim Foust from the other A cappella Group Home Free. He has worked with AVI before as well.
Here is a little comparison ua-cam.com/video/Snyun4OGZMw/v-deo.html
Truth! About the need for someone who knows what they are doing to mix a capella in particular - case in point, their performance of Daft Punk on "Italy's Got Talent" - painful!
Can you react to Be My Eyes by PENTATONIX or Happy Now by PENTATONIX
ill take a look!
@@JacobRestituto awesome I am so excited 😆
Kevin wrote this song
ua-cam.com/video/aoa9KoeT58g/v-deo.html here's a link for a live version of this song if you're interested in comparing. It was from a set done in Germany and is well recorded.
Thanks!
Great mixer is important but - they are MUCH better live. No video I’ve seen does them justice.
Can you react to citizen queen never enough ua-cam.com/video/jBtdRpW9tck/v-deo.html and girl group evolution ua-cam.com/video/IbfJivZm3Xo/v-deo.html They are an all girl acapella group created by scott from pentatonix. And they are amazing
Thanks for the idea!
Avi left aica
Bly
Avi left amicably due to personal reasons some years ago and was replaced by Matt who Avi helped find. Scott(tall blond) is a baritone but with amazing range and he covers bass when Matt sings. Mirch is short dark hair with earring