SO MANY EMOTIONS!! | FIRST TIME HEARING Pentatonix - "Hallelujah" | REACTION
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Pentatonix - Hallelujah (Official Video)
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#Pentatonix #PTXMostWonderfulTourOfTheYear #PTXGreatestChristmasHits #Reaction
Haha! Your reaction to Mitch Grassi at 5:22 is what we Pentaholics call a „Mitch Slap“. The expression of disbelief „Is this really his voice?!?“ is what we are all here for!
Mitch is a Counter-Tenor.......he often sings notes higher than Kirstie in his harmonies
Yep. Mitch-Slap. Peace, Love!!
You know when things have been repeated so much it starts to become cringe? .. Yeah
Avi bass at 1:30 and Mitch at 5:22 are two parts I always watch for
Man I can't wait til she gets to The Prayer
SOUND OF SILENCE YOU WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO A DIFFERENT DIMENSION 😁
You really need to hear them singing, Bohemian Rhapsody. You wont believe how they pull of the guitar solo, pure genius. This is the best cover of Bohemian Rhapsody ever.
Given that Aileen has reacted to Queen before - I would highly second this!
First time commenting, love your emotions in these!! Well done! You need to listen to Hiatus Kaiyote!! ( if you haven’t already) keep it up sister! Rock on!
“Shaolin monk mother funk” is a good intro track
"Kiss from a Rose" is a very recent one that's astounding. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is incredible, "Daft Punk Medley" won them their first Grammy. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is magical. Hard to go wrong with them.
All great choices for the next one!
I concur!
Sound of Silence
@@davidhodgson1011hello darkness my old friend
Bohemian rhapsody is better than the Queen original 🙌 down
After all these years Mitch’s verse still hits so hard.
Rack up another Mitch slap!
"Amazing Grace (my chains are gone)" and "Mary did you know" are both incredible.
Definitely! Those two are my favorite PTX Christmas songs!
[Official Video] Little Drummer Boy - Pentatonix I love this one as well
There are so many mind blowing choices in their catalogue… The Sound of Silence, the Daft Punk Medley, Bohemian Rhapsody, the Evolution of Michael Jackson, Mad World, Imagine, the 90s Dance Medley, the Evolution of Music, Little Drummer Boy… everyone has their favorites.
Oh, yeah! That was a great Mitch-slap!
Mitch Grassi is a high tenor/countertenor, and his voice is very distinctive. He's been called a "once in a generation" talent, and once you've heard a few Pentatonix songs, you'll be able to recognize his voice instantly - except when he's singing harmony with Kirstin, the mezzo soprano, because their vocal ranges overlap almost completely, and their timbres also match each other, so they blend together so well that it can be very difficult to tell them apart.
Recommendations: Daft Punk (to see just how different they can sound from this song - it also won them their first of 3 Grammy awards), and to see them live, just search "Pentatonix Hollywood Bowl", for a number of songs that were live-streamed from their September 2022 concert.
IMO, MItch has the most beautiful voice ever. Angelic.❤❤❤❤❤
I agree! My sister recommended that I watch this video and Mitch's solo cover of "Your Power," and my life was literally changed. I don't want to sell the other members' short, because they're all fantastically talented, and voices in perfect harmony have always been my "thing," but hearing Mitch for the first time was like opening a door and finding a world of indescribable beauty that I never knew existed.
Pentatonix a "brief" background.
They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that.
The founding members are:-
Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease);
Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and
Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese).
Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on UA-cam, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings.
Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma.
While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition.
They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his UA-cam videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing".
Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours!
They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on UA-cam), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building.
But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records.
Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on UA-cam, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live.
Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers.
But when their cover of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label.
They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys.
Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry.
Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group.
If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently.
It is an often debated subject among the Pentaholics as to just how soon we introduce the "Beginners Guide" as we don't want to overdo the introduction. This is a compilation of snips of a whole load of songs which PTX have released. It highlights each member with some of their solos and then a brief history in video. It is quite long - 14+ minutes and is a little dated now (Feb 2020) but is a good watch ua-cam.com/video/lDxIfwfCmQE/v-deo.html&pp=ygUdYmVnaW5uZXJzIGd1aWRlIHRvIHBlbnRhdG9uaXg%3D.
After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre.
Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. A good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/
Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work.
Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place.
They have Grammy wins for Daft Punk Medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene featuring Dolly Parton. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win. Another nomination for Holidays Around the World album in the 2024 list!
Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. They married 22/04/24!
They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star!
They came 3rd in the 2023 Masked Singer performing as "California Rolls" being unmasked in May 23.
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album.
3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
4. It is "Pentatonix" there is no "The".
Lol "brief" the most effective use of quotation marks ever
I thought I knew them, but you are a true stalker! LOL🤣
You were that one student in class who easily write them thousand word essays. 😂
“Mary did you know” will knock your socks off!!
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So fun to watch the Mitch slap reaction…. shook her to her core!!😂
PTX has 3 grammys and a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. KO the beatboxer invented an artform called celloboxing where he plays the cello and beatboxes simultaneously. Oh he was also premed at Yale when they found him and speaks multiple languages. As an appropriate intro to this group I strongly recommend their "Sing Off" performances which is their origin story. Lets just say the other groups competing against them were bowing at their feet. They have almost 400 songs to react to but they also have over 5 BILLION views on youtube. Yes that is a B and not a M. All are well deserved. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Much love and keep on keepin on J.
Singer #1 Scott Hoying, Baritone
Singer #2 Avi Kaplan, Bass
Singer#3 Kirstin Maldonado, Mezzo-Soprano
Singer #4 Mitch Grassi, Tenor
And Kevin Olusola is Cello/Beat boxer
Matt Sallee replaced Avi after he left to pursue his solo career
This song lives rent free and on repeat in my head.
Amazing grace from pentatonix is awesome
Isn't it cool how much amazing music exists? Humans can be pretty awesome when we want to be.
I am so glad you have discovered Pentatonix, prepare to go down the rabbit hole!
If you’re going down this rabbit hole you need to add Voiceplay to the list of Pentatonix and Home Free.
2nd Voice Play as well!
And Voctave
She did say in the outro that she has done a little Voiceplay.
Bohemian Rhapsody is amazing!
Oooh! There you have opened up a totally new rabbit hole! I am totally here for it!
Great group! Sound of Silence and Imagine are mind blowing
The prayer is amazing 😊
Enjoyed your reaction. I recommend Sound of Silence and The Prayer.
TEST YOUR QUEEN! Pentatonix has also done Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"...Freddie would've loved it.
Queen guitarist Brian May enjoyed enough to post it on his social media with one word, "enjoy."
Kiss from a Rose, OH Holy Night, Bohemian Rhapsody, you can't go wrong with anything by Pentatonix
If this doesn't move your soul then you don't have one. This is one of those songs, both the music and the performance, that makes you truly appreciate the beauty of music and what a gift it is to have.
This is probably the best intro to PTX. You get to hear each one solo (except the beat boxer, who is also a great singer), and how great they are as a group. Pretty much any of the songs others have recommended will show how varied they are.
You know what's the most beautiful thing you have? It is the sensitivity to the beauty of music, and I think not only that. When I watch how individual sounds change the tension of the muscles on your face, I feel unity and I know that in a moment this inner beauty will melt your eyes to complete the work of love for music. Thank you for your reactions
i discovered youtube reactions during covid. had a rough spot with my mental health during lockdown. pentatonix reactions, specifically, helped majorly. they have a way of just hitting the deepest part of our souls we didn't know needed hit. they always talk about the "sweet spot" in the entertainment industry and for me, pentatonix goes beyond that.
on new meds so haven't been as emotional reacting to the videos lately (yay zombie mode! 😂) but watching this with you, helped me break that barrier.
thank you for going on this journey. you will be so appreciative of the 🌟pure magic🌟 that they bring to you life - the reminder is cherished 🩶
ps; some personal favorites - amazing grace, o come all ye faithful, say something, evolution of michael jackson (if you're a fan, its a MUST!).
Beautiful reaction Aileen. I'm really happy that you are going down their rabbit hole. Have a wonderful day everyone. 🙏💙
For some of their most moving songs, you MUST listen to O Holy Night, Amazing Grace, and Run To You. They also have some very upbeat songs such as Sing, Can’t Hold Ys, and 90’s Dance Medley. Enjoy this trip down the rabbit hole!
Add in “My Heart With You”, and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”. Those 2 caught me completely off guard with how hard they hit.
perfect reaction...it's a tear jerker no matter how many time I hear it...the Pentatonics "Daft Punk Medley" is unbelievably good and fun
You expression and appreciation of how pentatonix and this song made you feel was so incredible. They have so many more productions of covers and originals. There is not a bad one. Enjoy your journey. Looking forward to the next.
Their rendition of Silent Night, sung in the wings of a church, utilizing the natural echoes of the building, is nearly haunting and possibly the most beautiful version of the song, ever. Period.
I need to listen. I LOVE Silent Night. Thanks for them suggestion!
This is an amazing version of this song.
Your guess that they were all theater kids is almost correct! Scott (tall blonde) Kirstie, and Mitch (big hat, big voice) did grow up singing together in high school! They added Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi (bass) when they decided to audition for the tv show The Sing Off in 2011. The show was an acapella singing competition. You can watch their performances for the whole season. It's really cool to watch them start and then grow into the amazing group they are today. Avi, the bass singer, left the group in 2017, so in some videos you will see another guy, Matt. He started in 2017 and is also amazing! Mitch and Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) change their looks a lot, so don't be confused. Its always the same 5 except for the bass singer.
Pentatonix does the best DaftPunk!
Mary Did you Know, Amazing Grace, O Holy Night will just leave you speachless.
Their upgrade of Imagine is incredible and Bohemian Rhapsody is a must watch!
The way your face was lighting up and all of the expressions you had throughout the whole song 🥹You can tell when a song catches you and it’s so cute it hurts my heart 🖤
Welcome to the wonderful world of Pentatonix. they won the Sing-Off in 2011 and began turning the world on to what can be done with the homan voice. They have won three Grammys they sing all genre of music. Their Christmas music is famous. They have have no egos and are all about the music. They have a huge catalog of over 200 songs and have both videos and live performance available on You Tube. You had a beautiful reaction and were just as astounded By Mitch's voice as i was. He was the last soloist.
Tremendous harmony
Oh...Pentatonix is in a class of it's own. They are like this in any genre you want. Try one of their many originals..."Love Again".
Bohemian Rapsody, Amazing Grace, The Prayer..... I loved your reaction. I can't believe you never listened to them. Please go down that rabbit hole!
Love watching you get the shivers....This song is soothing to our souls. 😍😍❤❤🌹🌹
I swear they could win the golden buzzer with just their humming. They're so good.
Hallelujah is one of those songs that have pulled me from the edge so many times. I adore this song.
This is a fun rabbit hole to dive into. I've lost literal days digging into their music.
They are absolutely amazing in concert too. They put down their mics and one point and sang this in a basketball stadium and the power of their voices was breathtaking.
I still tear up every time I hear Mitch sing his section. He really has a beautiful voice, well they all do.
Always gives be thrill chills! Thanks for this!
The sound of silence and can you feel the love tonight are two of my other favourites besides this one!! ❤
Yes, this song broke you then lifted you. Your expressions said so much. For a moment , there was much sadness, but it didn't last, it was just felt. You really had no control with this reactio, but it was a very honest one. Thank you.
The perfection of those voices, along with the meaning of the word Hallelujah, is powerful beauty.
I've been waiting a long time for this reaction.
Welcome to the rabbit hole. Everything they cover is an upgrade.
Can't wait to see you react to their vision of Amazing Grace.
I loved your reaction. We Pentaholics are very dedicated and love reactors!! There are well over 200 videos to choose from and you cant go wrong with anyone of them. Definately subbing for more! ❤
Bohemian Rhapsody is so incredible that Brian May, the guitar player for Queen, reposted it onto his page. Now that’s high praise.
The song is beautiful. But i so love watching the way you light up,so beautiful. Such a joy to my biring life.
Came for the song, stayed for the 'Mitch Slap'!! Great reaction as usual.
Welcome to the Pentatonix family. Haha.
You gotta react to their "Daft Punk" medley.
oooh, lil lady Aileen;
that just reminds me, at sixty, that home is nearer today than yesterday - and nearer tomorrow than today!
Hallelujah!
thx for that, lil lady @Aileen!
Just keep going Aileen. You've stumbled on a hell of a ride. Any of the many suggestions are great, I like their GOLD cover. Hope you take us on your ride. Stay beautiful!
Great reaction - the first time I heard this track I cried m eyes out, so you're in good company. I look forward to sharing your Pentatonix journey. They don't do covers - they do upgrades.
As an official " Pentaholic " I am looking forward to seeing you react to more Pentatonix ... You're right, they do have so much good music that you haven't listened to yet...and I saw that you got your first " Mitch slap "... That's what they call the reaction that you had and other reactors have when they first hear counter tenor Mitch Grassi start to sing... as always, I loved your reaction ... I will look forward to your next reaction of Pentatonix...Keep being awesome !!!...
Pentatonix really paved the way for groups like Home Free and Voice Play and other acapella groups that are trying to make a name for themselves. They are so good at what they do and they are so talented. I would suggest watching their live version because you can see how well they sound in a live setting because they sound just like their official videos. Enjoy the Pentatonix ride.
#Pentatonix, the leaders of the modern Acapella movement, have covered SO many songs in the last 13 years, but they also have originals. One of their earliest originals is Sing. Truly joyous!
I think this song by this group is the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. I can’t believe how amazing it is.
I am a retired elementary school teacher and tried to listen to some music in my class after lunch for a few and one of my students requested Pentatonix and I fell in love with the music so still listen to it.
They did Amazing Grace, Imagine, Daft Punk Medley....all FANTASTIC pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing Grace, Little Drummer Boy, Mary Did You Know are three of the best holiday songs that I can listen to everyday, and they have so much more . But these will reach deep into you.
I love how we can see the pure and unfiltered joy end emotion you experience when you listen to music
I love your respect for the music and their singing. Songs and music sometimes just hit you. This is my fav a capella. Always. Always sound amazing. Always pushing boundaries. Always loving their craft.
Such a beautiful song. This takes it to another level.
I've heard this song at least 100 times. Every time i hear it, i always tear up. No other song, or version of this song does that to me. Pentatonix are masters of their craft. Great video, Aileen!
This was done when Avi Kaplan was a part of the group. His bass was incredible. You should hear their version of Mary, Have You Heard. Avi has a solo act & his music is incredible.
"Attention" is my favorite cover they do.
I still get goosebumps with this one, even after hearing it many times. It is my favorite version of this song. Nice reaction
The members of #Pentatonix. In this video we have:
• First verse: Tall blond guy, Scott Hoying, lyric baritone. In describing a man's vocal range, "lyric" means that the actual range exceeds the nominal range. In Scott's case, he sings everywhere from about the middle of a normal bass range through most of a normal tenor range. Probably five or six octaves. In live performances Scott typically takes over the bass harmony line when their bass has a solo.
• Second verse: Bearded guy wearing a stocking cap, Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee, emphasis on the first syllable) Kaplan, lyric bass. Avi is an operatically trained basso profundo - his lowest notes have blown out speakers in live performances - but his range extends to somewhere in the middle of a normal tenor range. If this were a live performance you'd be hearing Scott singing the bass line during Avi's solo, but if you listen carefully you can hear the bass starting up during Scott's solo, and the voice doesn't change as it continues into Avi's solo. So what gives? Early on, they decided that when they're recording in the studio for release on an album, it's worth a small cheat to improve the audio quality. The bass records one track with the bass harmonies for the entire song, and a separate track with his solo, which is then layered in over the bass track. And since this is an official video of a song that was released on an album, that's Avi you hear singing bass while he's also soloing in the baritone and tenor parts of his range.
• Third verse: The only woman in Pentatonix, Kirstin (also called Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado. Kirstin sings everywhere from a low alto through coloratura soprano, the highest female range. And she has fantastic whistle notes on top of that. Lately Pentatonix has begun referring to her as an "alto soprano."
• Fourth verse: Guy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphasis on the first syllable), natural contratenor. No one is certain whether Mitch can sing higher than Kirstin or Kirstin can sing higher than Mitch; I suspect that it varies from day to day, though everyone agrees that Kirstin has better whistle notes. Mitch is known for his ethereally beautiful (some say "angelic") high vocals. Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, said Mitch has "one of the prettiest voices I have ever heard in my life." Mitch switches seamlessly from chest voice to mixed voice to head voice. He has a range of just over six octaves. And we call that stunned look people get the first time they realize that the beautiful high voice is coming from a man, "being Mitch slapped." You've just been Mitch slapped. Don't let it worry you; it's happened to all of us, generally more than once because Mitch is full of surprises.
• The fifth member of Pentatonix (PTX for short) is Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth) beatboxer extraordinaire. There may be a better beatboxer than Kevin, but if so I've never encountered him or her. We don't get to hear Kevin sing as often as we'd like because he's generally too busy being the entire percussion section, but when he does sing he has a lovely tenor voice that occasionally descends to the uppermost reaches of a baritone range. He's also known for the beauty of his falsetto, which goes higher than Mitch's and Kirstin's voices. Kevin has perfect pitch. He began piano lessons at age 4, cello at age 6, and alto saxophone at age 10. When he was a teenager he performed at Carnegie Hall twice, once on the cello and once on the saxophone. He beatboxes while playing the cello, which he refers to as "celloboxing." He graduated from Yale in 2011 with a pre-med major and had already been accepted to Yale Medical School when he gave up his dream of becoming a surgeon to pursue his dream of becoming a professional beatboxer instead. He speaks five languages fluently: English, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. He's one of the kindest people in the world, and when he laughs the whole planet seems like a brighter place.
In 2017 Avi found it necesssary to leave Pentatonix, for a variety of personal reasons. He has since gone on to have a very successful solo career, and I strongly recommend subscribing to his UA-cam channel, which you can find here: youtube.com/@AviKaplanMusic
Avi's replacement joined in either late 2017 or early 2018 (depending on how you figure it) and has now been with Pentatonix longer than Avi was. You'll see him in all of their newer videos:
• The second black member of Pentatonix is Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), lyric bass. In addition to being the newest member of Pentatonix Matt is also the youngest member, and I'm told that bass voices improve with age. Matt's range seems to be growing on a daily basis right now. His current lowest note appears to be A1, which just barely counts as basso profundo, albeit not the blowing out speakers variety (though he may achieve that within a year or two). But on his high end Matt reaches nearly the top of a normal tenor range. To find his current range I recommend listening to a recent live stream of "Hallelujah." You can find one here: ua-cam.com/video/FqphhPapkoc/v-deo.htmlsi=tC6Ew07JGeQKQvDL Matt's arrangement of the second verse seems to be designed to show off his full range, and it will blow you away. I believe Matt has the largest range of any member of Pentatonix, past or present.
No there is no bad Pentatonix cover. However, The Prayer is probably one of the best covers of any song period. You mentioned that you were shaken to your core from this cover. If so, The Prayer cover will bring you to tears.
The fact that they are covering all the material they are without instruments (A Capella) is truly extraordinary.
Pentatonix... over 20 million subscribers...videos viewed over 6 BILLION times...and their fans always follow whoever posts their videos, so keep doing it and your numbers will definitely rise quickly.....They also sound just the same in their concerts!
Well, it's not often that someone is pretty, articulate, and knowledgeable.........But you are........Keep up the good work.
Pentatonixs and Home Free are just breath taking, and I am a 80s hair band guy, but when I hear them sing I cry to the angels...
It's a ray of light into the darkness. Beautiful reaction to a heavenly song. Happy Friday!
I was so excited to see your reaction for Mitch when I saw how much you were enjoying the rest of them. Mitch's voice is so surreal in this song.
They have so many amazing songs. I really love, "Love Me When I Don't," which is also an original song. The lyrics and their voices are amazing.
The prayer is the must hear next
I love your reaction so far. I just paused as Kirstin finished her verse. Watching your facial expressions, I am making the prediction that Mitch will either make you cry or knock you out of your chair. Back in a sec... Yup... you teared up, but you held it together. Is he amazing, or WHAT??!! As many have said, we call that a "Mitch Slap." The term is used in the most loving and respectful way! Great reaction! Welcome to PTX!
The live version of this is legit just as good
Great review!! All I can tell you is this, if you EVER have the chance to see them live...DO IT!! They are absolutely amazing! Have seen them twice and can't wait to see them again.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Mary did you know" are some of their best ones
Oh my goodness! First timers are always the best reactions.
Pentatonix is magnificent. Daft Punk Medley and Sound of Silence should definitely be on your list. Having said that, pretty much everything they do is golden, so enjoy the rabbit hole!!
Wonderful reaction !!!
It’s hard for a true reactor or most anyone for that matter not to get a little teary eyed and have a few sniffles watching this performance for the first time… or second… or third :)
Pentatonix won the 3rd season of a singing competition show called The Sing Off in 2012.
Home Free won the following year.
A third acapella group that has joined these two from that show and has helped blow up UA-cam with their songs is Voice Play.
If you had to categorize them:
Pentatonix - mainstream/pop
Home Free - Country
Voice Play - Theater
Although they can’t truly be categorized because they all can simply do it all. You really can’t miss when picking songs of theirs to react to. All three groups have had a couple of lineup changes over the past twelve years, so you might see some unfamiliar faces once in awhile.
Here’s a few videos many reactors have started with:
Pentatonix:
Hallelujah
Daft Punk
Mary did you know
Sound of Silence
Bohemian Rhapsody
Imagine
Amazing Grace
90s Dance Medley
Mad World
Come Along
My Favorite Things
Wizard of Ahhhs
Any Christmas song they did
Home Free:
Ring of Fire
Sea Shanty Medley
Man of Constant Sorrow
God Bless the USA w/ Lee Greenwood
Do You Hear What I Hear
The Butts remix
Seven Bridges Road
Mayday
Fishin in the Dark
Gambler
When a Man Loves a Woman
American Pie w/ Don McLean
Folsom Prison Blues
Voice Play:
Oogie Boogie’s Song
The Little Mermaid Medley
Moana Medley
This is Halloween
Valhalla Calling
Hoist the Colours
You’re a mean one Mr Grinch
Hellfire
Man in the Mirror
Unchained Medley w/ John Pinto Jr
Good 4 U
Running up that Hill
Whoa
I guess that should get ya thru the rest of the year lol
Lovin the acapella reactions and lovin your videos- keep em coming!!!
So glad to see you react to this song. Don't stop with this one. 😊
Pentatonix’s Mary Did You Know was the song that hooked me on them. One of their best!
The Sound of Silence is a must!
You're a wonderful reactor! It looks like that is probably because you're a performer, too? I haven't seen your channel before, I look forward to more!
Pentatonix cover of "Sound of Silence" is astounding.
Watching you react to this reminds me of watching this for the first time. I’ll follow you down this rabbit hole if you keep reacting to this amazing group