It’s always fun to watch people’s first exposure to PTX. 😀 Scott Hoying (tall blond, baritone) default lead (starts 90% of their songs) but they don’t have an official lead singer. Can sing anywhere from bass to tenor. Mitch Grassi (dark hair, tenor) Most likely to have the highest note in the song, this did not show his upper range at all. Always has a different look. Matt Sallee (white jacket, bass) newest member of the group, replaced the original bass in 2018. (Previous bass, Avi Kaplan, 2011-2017, had long dark hair and beard) Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo soprano), has close to the same range as Mitch, but is more comfortable in the alto range. Also changes look, particularly hair color and style, frequently. Kevin Olusola (beatboxer/tenor) You will almost never hear him sing, as he’s usually beatboxing. If he’s not beatboxing, he’s adding to the harmonies. But the handful of occasions when he solos are epic and fans are always clamoring for more.
Kevin also has perfect pitch and the group will tune to him sometimes. He also plays sax, piano, fluent in Chinese and graduated pre med from Yale b4 joining the group.
Mitch and Kirstin are so close in their range and tone that I often can't tell which of them is singing. Especially in the group's early days they were practically identical. I think Kirstin has changed her style recently, so it's easier to tell them apart, but I still usually have to check the video to see who's doing which lines. :-)
Kevin’s not “just” the beatboxer, although he’s a damn fine one. If you want to keel over from being impressed, get this: aside from also having a beautiful singing voice, Kevin is a classically-trained cellist, having graduated from Yale in music. He also speaks fluent Spanish… and freakin’ Mandarin Chinese. Fluently. The guy is an all-around Renaissance man!
Victor Gabriel Perez Cosme Yeah, I just wish he had a song to himself, you know? It’s too bad they don’t have a secondary beatboxer so he can sing more. That’s okay, I’ll cherish the moments we do get of him singing.
Scott: **starts singing in a low voice** Jase: "wow this guy has a deep voice!" me: **laughs in Avi Kaplan F#1 Growl Note on Natural Disaster Live and Christus Factus Est**
ohifonlyx33 yes! Every time i’m in my car i make sure i put natural disaster on at least once because i freaking love how it vibrates my explorer! It’s soooo amazing.
I love Matt, he's got a great voice and he's fit in well, but just FYI, Avi is what they call a "basso profundo" - the lowest subtype of bass singer...Mitch (the one sporting a mullet here) is a countertenor, the highest type of tenor....this group is all about extremes in talent, all different personalities and backgrounds, but they mix so seamlessly - I love that they help each other shine, choosing who sings what to serve the needs of the song instead of egos...just a really hardworking, super nice group of people, which is why their fans are so loyal :-)
@@elizabethsantersero9597 Avi is not a basso profondo. He's a bass baritone just like Tim and Geoff. In fact they sing way lower than him. He usually doesn't go below A1 in chest.
@@nikelodeon6852 We-e-e-ll, I'm no expert, but before Avi joined PTX he was in college studying opera and singing basso profondo roles. He was quite young then and his voice has developed a lot. Yes, Tim and Geoff both sing lower notes than Avi, and all three can sing pretty high as well. In case anyone asks...there's no such thing as "which one's best." I'm new to Geoff, but as for Tim and Avi--the world as I know it cannot exist without both of them in it. (And for those who hate it when people use first names and assume that everybody knows: Avi Kaplan of 2011-to-2017 Pentatonix; Tim Foust of Home Free; Geoff Castellucci of Voice Play.)
@@janetranslates actually it's pretty easy to judge who's best. Tim's the best overall singer cause of his high notes and Geoff's the best bass since he primarily sings bass and has the most agility below C2. In choir the roles for voices are bass1 and bass2 just like tenor1 and tenor2. Bass 1 is lower than bass 2 and tenor 1 is higher than tenor 2.
They are not just AN a Capella group...they are THE a Capella group. So very many great covers, and originals to choose from. Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, any of their Evolution of...videos, their Daft Punk medley which won the their first of three Grammys. There are a lot of fantastic Christmas songs that aren't only for the Christmas season. Looking forward to some more Pentatonix reactions.
@@AceADore I am a huge Home Free fan also. I have been to one of their concerts and have tickets to another and I still think that PTX is a bit better but Home Free runs a very close second.
@@rayraudebaugh5395 I completely agree. they def have each their own demographic, so I don't see them having to 'fight' for attention/popularity any time soon (Y)
I actually think that this reaction is THE best I’ve ever seen. It’s what we all do the first time we hear Pentatonix. They are just breathtaking. Every single song they do, perfection
“I love good music for the sake of good music🤘🏼” Love hearing ppl say that. Who cares if it’s not your “cup of tea”? If you’re a musician or just love music in general you can always enjoy hearing good musicianship no matter the style. Got yourself a new sub with that comment
Welcome to the world of Pentaholics. They are the most down-to-earth, humble people...and yet, they are UNREAL! They're the only 5 members. Here's a few of their best: Daft Punk Medley, Aha!, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, La La Latch, This is the Moment, and their Michael Jackson Medley. if you go back and watch their Sing-Off episodes, watch Video Killed the Radio Star, Let's Get It On, Dog Days Are Over, and Born To Be Wild. You're welcome...and enjoy!
One of the original members is no longer there. Don't know why but the black gentleman who sang is not original. Another song they do is "Mary did you know?"
@@daffodil56442 no hes not in the original group. The bassist in the original 5 is Avi Kaplan. He went solo a little over a year ago I think. But I agree with this list completely! One of the best nights of my life is when I went to their concert and got to meet them. They are amazing people.
I have been a Pentaholic since they were on The Sing Off and have always loved them. They originally had another member, Avi Kaplin, instead of Matt Sallee, but Matt is amazing and the group remains super! Don't ever stop listening to them - not only are they amazing artists individually and as a group but they are super sweet and humble individuals.Glad you found them and welcome to the family.
Scott (tall blond guy), Mitch (high pitched guy with the mullet) and Kirstin were friends and sang together since highschool (and earlier). In 2011 they decided to audition for the show The Sing-Off (accapella competion), but needed a rhytm section. They met Avi (the groups original bass singer) through a friend and found Kevin (beatboxer) through youtube. They ended up winning the show! They've been releasing albums and toured together ever since. In 2017 Avi decided to leave the group for personal reasons, but helped them find their new bass: Matt Sallee (the 3rd soloist in this number). As for other videos of theirs to check out... can't go wrong with their 3 Grammy winners: Daft Punk, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene. I would also recommend their Evolution videos (Evolution of... Music, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and Ariana Grande) as well as Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Sing (a PTX orignal), Havanna, New Rules x Are You That Somebody, Hallelujah... But pretty much everything they've done is great.
@@chaeratonic I felt the loss of Avi pretty hard, but one video finally got me on board with Matt as an amazing choice of replacement: "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". After hearing how impressive he was in that, I still MISS hearing Avi, but I'm psyched for Matt's performances as well.
alana anderson Yes to both of these! Shallow is also another one that feels a bit more like say something. The vibe. I think i prefer say something to shallow but i’m not sure. It’s a toss up.
And have to do both their live version from the sing off and the album version featuring Avi. The album cut is awesome but you really get a feel for how low Tim can go in the live version.
Another great song of theirs to react to is Hallelujah. To hear Kevin (the beatboxer) sing, a good one is Imagine. They have the same members, except for the bass who changed in 2018 - Matt (who sang the 'in the naked light I saw' verse) replaced Avi. Mitch (mullet guy) and Kirstie change their looks a lot so sometimes people think they are different people lol
They're not "A a capella group", they're more like "THE a capella group". The most famous, the most successful, in music history. The number of song recommendations you'll get for them will be somewhat insane.
@@mikaeljalamo4834 are you here to argue Rockapella or Straight No Chaser sold more records than Pentatonix? Boyz II Men did, but they're more rightly classified as an R&B Vocal group.
I felt like a proud dad watching this. Been a fan for a long time! If this is your first hearing Pentatonix then wait till you actually look into them. They are the only 5. There was a different bass named Avi that had to leave the group a few years back but the funny thing is that Scott (the first solo guy) has a higher voice but all of them have huge range and incredible voices. Other song suggestions, Love Again, Can’t Stop Us Now, Sing, hallelujah, Radioactive. Those are just off the top of my head.
Or even "Mary Did you Know". The level of talent in just one of these singers is incredible, and when you put them together, these just isn't anything to compare them with.
@@tysauce1986 I mean, they are still pretty amazing. Matt has done a great job fitting in and brings his own charm to the group. (See Mr. Grinch for an example)
The name "Pentatonix" actually comes from the pentatonic scale in music theory. Basically, the pentatonic scale is made up of F#, G#, A#, C#, and D#. These are the in-between notes in a sense, the black keys on the piano that are just a little above or below your standard "natural" pitches... and there are only five of them. Thus, Pentatonix 😊
Well, that is not quite correct. This is not the only pentatonic scale. You have one in every key. Of course the "black keys" one is the most well-known but C-D-E-G-A is just as much a pentatonic scale for example.
The pentatonic scale is what most Korean music is based on. See if you can find an instrumental piece named “Variations on a Korean Folksong”. I loved playing it!!
I actually think that this reaction is THE best I’ve ever seen. It’s what we all do the first time we hear Pentatonix. They are just breathtaking. Every single song they do, perfection
I think Home Free is a little better than Pentatonix but we are splitting hairs they are so close. I have not heard enough Voice Play music to draw a fair comparison.
@@wiseoneedarra593 I think Voice Play and Home Free overall are better musically but again with all three groups you are really splitting hairs. All three are amazing and have fantastic vocal performers. Voice Play has the best bass singer in Geoff (Tim is great but Geoff... lord have mercy) and percussions is really a toss up between Kevin, Adam and Layne -- they are all freakin' amazing. Avi was a fantastic bass and vocals for PTX and they have never been able to replace that sound of his.
"I've got goosebumps." Me, every time I listen to a piece of theirs. Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah is my favourite that they covered. Your reaction is awesome.
Subscribed. Prepare for Pentaholics to request like everything they've ever done :D. You can't really go wrong with their stuff. They have a pretty high standard they don't go under and even their older stuff is awesome. They can do all of this just as well live, which is one of their selling points. They also do their own arrangements along with their arranger Ben Bram who's usually there to polish the final product. But they've always been very hands-on with everything they do. Someone probably already said that it's just these five. The only member that changed was the guy in the white jacket. He's their new bass. They previously had a different guy for that. If you react to some of their older stuff (up to 2017), you'll see him. Otherwise the line-up haven't changed even though it might seem so sometimes because Kirstie changes her hair color quite often and Mitch (mullet guy) is a chameleon who changes his looks so drastically and so often a lot of new reactors mistake him for a new member every time they react to a video. Their fans can identify a year when a video was made by Mitch's look :D. Anyway, I loved your reaction and hope you'll react to more of their stuff. I'm sure other people already gave you tons of recommendations :).
"This guy's voice is low" - about Scott Hoying! LOL! He needs to go back and listen to some of the songs with Avi (and as their latest bass Matt is no slouch either; and of course though Kevin's usually beatboxing, when he sings he's got an incredible range - not to mention that cello talent). If you haven't heard their "Sing" definitely check it out!
Bohemian Rhapsody Daft Punk Medley (won their first of 3 Grammys) and Halleuia are probably their most popular videos. They also have original music to check out as well. They also have solo mprojects as well. Scott and Mitch have a group called Superfruit with their own UA-cam channel.,covers and original music.
@jace n yo face: Definitely check out RISE by Superfruit if you have not already, it will blow you away. And their GUY.EXE (original) is fun to watch. ua-cam.com/video/U85U3dPuiR4/v-deo.html
UA-cam brought me here for the first time. As I saw your intro I was expecting some crazy cool metal sounds. But then pentatonix, a band I never heard of before, startet, and I was sitting here just as amazed as you were. The youtube algorithm is doing great!
I swear I cry when I see people’s initial reactions to Pentatonix. I’ve loved them since their first performances on The Sing Off. When Avi left I was CRUSHED and still am. But they are still sounding better than ever. Your reactions were so genuine.
The Bass is the only person who has changed since the group began. The beat box guy ALSO has a superb voice and plays a mean cello too. They are genuinely superb. Glad you got to hear them.
Kristen and Mitch met when they were around 8. Kristen's mom got her in voice lessons, and they both did as much singing as possible. They went to HS together with Scott and again sang as much as possible. They did videos as "The Trio". When the sing-off happened they found Avi and Kevin, had 1 day to rehearse and ended up winning. Damn awesome. Their record company pulled out so they went to UA-cam and rocked it.
I recommend you also check out Disturbed's version of this song, either the official video or the live version from Conan. As for other accapalla groups, you will want to check out Home Free (Man of Constant Sorrow or Ring of Fire with Avi, who used to be with PTX) and VoicePlay. You want low notes, they have them.
Kevin seldom sings because he is the beatboxer, but he *can* sing, very well. The thing is that when he is singing, there is no percussion, which is pretty foundational for a rock sound. So I'll not recommend any of those songs (although other Pentaholics have already pointed them out). Two of their earlier performances might really interest you--their Daft Punk mashup (seven Daft Punk songs, woven together seamlessly, and a big breakdown at the end where they are singing up to three songs simultaneously) and "Love Again" (an original song of theirs, which is the acme of a cappella EDM). Both have striking visuals and makeup (although the Daft Punk video was produced on a shoestring budget of $400; the audio was recorded in a closet, and the video was shot in an apartment kitchen).
I cry every time I hear that song. I know its coming and I still can’t help it. I also have two baby boys lol although they don’t exactly compare Mary’s baby boy 😂, but still! There’s something about it!
After he does that, he should react to Voctave's arrangement of that same song and compare them. Both acapella, both the same song, but completely different arrangements.
The 4:5 of them have gone head-to-head against 18-21 member groups on live-competitions before winning a record-contract; and have been touring (sold-out for years now); still awesome!
They had another bass singer, Avi Kaplan, who left a couple of years ago to spend more time with his family. Matt is their bass and if you want to hear an amazing song showcasing him, look up their version of “Mr. Grinch.” But really, all of their songs are amazing.
Enjoyed your reaction! PTX definitely not JUST an acappella group. They are all incredible musicians. 3 time Grammy winners. Can you believe they covered Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody with just their 5 voices and it sounds beyond good. You might like to try that one next. Or one of their Grammy wins, like Daft Punk Medley maybe. Would love to see you check out a few more! They've covered just about everyone so you can pick something you would like. Everything they do is mind-blowing. Kevin their beatboxer is crazy-good. They started out first 6 years with a different bass singer, but otherwise all the same people from the beginning when they formed the group for a TV show called The Sing Off back in 2011. Can't wait to see what you think of the next one!
If you’re up for it, I always suggest their Daft Punk medley official video followed immediately by their “daft punk private off mic performance” in the same reaction video. It’s fun to see how they translate the studio version to live
Definitely recommend watching them sing 100 songs in 10 minutes from the REACT channel - its super awesome to hear them fly through songs and harmonize at the drop of a hat!
Pentatonix rocks in another demention. They will bring tears to your eyes and soul!Listen around Christmas to "Mary, did you know?" and "Little Drummer Boy" I love their music!!!
It's just 5 of them. I'm hugely obsessed! Left to right: Matt - Bass (replaced Avi) Kirstin - Mezzo-Soprano Scott - Baritone Mitch - Tenor (the mullet is gone :'( ) Kevin - Beatboxer & cellist (defo check out his cello-boxing) Hallelujah, Can you feel the love tonight, Shallow, Daft Punk, Aha! Say Something & Waving through a window are probably my favourites along with this. They also have an awesome originals album which is amazing. If you want to be floored by mullet-mans voice defo check out Aha! & Hallelujah!
He graduated from Yale with honors, plays the cello and the sax, is fluent in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, and was headed to medical school (already accepted) when Scott contacted him based on one of his UA-cam videos of him beat boxing. Scott made a great sales pitch, and Kevin basically said, 'I can just delay Medical School a year if this singing group thing does not work out', so he joined as the beatboxer. I don't think medical school is in the cards anymore.
OK, seriously dude, this is getting creepy. First Jinjer and Nightwish, and now Pentatonix. You are reacting to all of my favorite groups!! :-) Subscribed. As for PTX, I would really recommend Bohemian Rhapsody next for a rock song, or if you want to be emotionally blown away, do Hallelujah. Like Jinjer, it's hard to go wrong with any PTX song. And yes, the fact that Jinjer and PTX are my two favorite groups shows how broad ones tastes can be. By the way, both of those songs are with their original bass - Avi. He has a one of a kind voice, and to Matt's credit, he has been an amazing replacement.
I love watching people react to Pentatonix for the first time because they are so amazing at what they do and always end up blowing people minds. I've been a fan of theirs for about 7 years I think (Since their Daft punk video) and they obviously have to be good if they kept me on for so long. (I constantly change my favourite bands because my style of music constantly changes)
You want "rock or not?" Pentatonix "Born to be Wild" in their Sing Off times. They were given an assignment out of their comfort zone. Handled it. Am I Pentaholic? All the way. Also a pentagenarian.
In the words of another person who reacted to them, finding one person in a group who can sing amazingly is rare and great, but finding five unique voices who can sing together, each with a distinct sound, and all of them share the spotlight. Well that’s nothing short of a miracle
Terrific review ! Keep PTX coming. Do watch and listen to "Mary Did You Know." And, their new Christmas album just came out, Nov 2020. We Pentaholics love to see reactions from folks. Watch their cover of Kiiara's GOLD.
PTX or PENTATONIX Is the most incredíble acapapellas group. I am from Argentina. All of my family ar very fun. You must listen the version of Bohemia Rapsody.
A little late but here is a bit of a Pentatonix history lesson. Pentatonix first one the sing off show in 2011 with their original base Avi Who left the group in 2017 because of personal reasons. They now have a new base Matt. The members are now Scott, the tall blonde guy, Mitch, the guy with the mullet although he does not have it anymore because he always changes his style every few months or so. Kirsten, and that is the trio who knew each other in high school before the sing off. Then there’s Kevin who is the beat boxer and rarely sings but when he does it’s amazing and beautiful. He also has his own UA-cam channel where he plays the cello and beatboxes at the same time which is amazing and I think that you would really like reacting to it, and of course then there is Matt who is the new bass. Although he isn’t that new anymore since he’s been in the band for three years. Like a lot of the other comments I really think that you would like checking out Pentatonix’s version of imagine, hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody, attention, waving through a window, come along, basically anything honestly.
Jase N Yo Face you really need to hear some of PTX original music, try “Love Again” or “Sing”. They also have a great mashup piece of daft punk that I find truly amazing. I just found you Channel today, and I love your reactions! Maybe look about for me more in the comments!! 😊😊
Jase N Yo Face you probably won’t see this but if ya do... you should react to Marry Did You Know by Pentatonix and/or Daft Punk by Pentatonix they are both really amazing with great vocals
While I agree Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence is something to behold and freakin' amazing, Disturbed is a different kettle of fish. Can't really compare the two. ;o)
Disturbed’s version of this song is absolutely incredible. I love it. But I feel like this version is at least just as good. They are two very different takes, though. I think I prefer this version just a tiny bit more (maybe because I come from a choir background where we frequently performed acapella), but to each his own. However, I will say that both versions FAAAAARRRRR exceed the original, at least IMO. I feel like a weirdo for saying this, but I’ve always found Simon & Garfunkel to be super annoying/irritating. I don’t know why. Just every time I’ve ever heard them (Simon & Garfunkel), I’ve felt that “nails on a chalkboard” sensation. But when other people cover their songs, I can finally recognize the genius behind them. And Pentatonix takes that genius to a new level.
Very nice reaction, there is so much from Pentatonix to react to out there ;) For other acapella groups, you might want to check out Voiceplay or Home Free. Home Free did a great cover of "Ring of fire" featuring the former bass of Pentatonix, Avi Kaplan. Citizen Queen is a really good all girls acapella group. Have fun! ;)
Subscribed. Highly recommend their Bohemian Rhapsody or Imagine covers for your 2nd reaction, then the next cover. Awww who am I kidding? Go listen to all their music, hope you can cover their originals too. Once Pentaholics discover you, you will be deluged with recommendations and requests. Did I forget to mention 3 Grammys?
Hi! A Septuagenarian Pentaholic here!!! I have been a Pentaholic since I first saw them on The Sing Off, 3rd season, which they won! They just CRUSHED it!!! The original bass is Avi Kaplan who left a couple of years ago for family reasons and they replace him with Matt, who is amazing, but Avi is EVEN MORE amazing. I would suggest you check out “Mary Did You Know?” which is absolutely haunting. I also suggest “Hallelujah.” And if you want to hear Kevin (the main beatboxer) play the cello while beatboxing, check out “Say Something.” Also, “Daft Punk” medley. And you MUST check out Avi Kaplan in his own on video of “Change on the Rise” to hear his magnificent, resonant bass voice. And Avi is able to do something that few people can - he can sing so that overtones start ringing in harmonic vibrations above the one note he is singing. DEFINITELY check out Avi Kaplan’s “Overtone Singing”
Probably the most profound lyrics of my generation. I loved Simon & Garfunkel's original version, but Pentatonix's version is the most impactful I've ever heard. To use your word, POWERFUL.
And definitely listen to the judges comments. Some reactors Pause the tape to make their own comments before listening to the judges, which also works well.
And the guy on the right arranges it all. He actually has my favourite voice out of all of them. He is an amazing all round musician and plays the cello. You can see him sing more on his own channel.
Watching people react to Pentatonix songs/covers for the first time is my new hobby
Mine, too! It's fun re-living the first time we heard them through somebody else.
me three guys :D
Me too!! I love it.
The only thing I like more than PTX is watching people watch PTX for the first time.
@@Celairiel it's so great, isn't it?? :D
The algorithm has brought me here, and I am pleased.
All hail the algorithm
Brought me here too. Love Pentatonix
Same!
Logan Brower Same! Glad it did and thanx for bringing them to me Jase!
+1
Jase: “This dudes voice is so deep!” at the beginning, with Scott.
Me: Dear boy. Hasn’t heard Matt and doesn’t know that there was an Avi.
avi would just as easily blow his mind
Avi would blow his mind if he thinks Scott’s voice is deep. I love Avi, his voice is so mesmerizing and smooth.
Amen
I loved the "just a capalla" bit.
Ahhh the years of Avi.
It’s always fun to watch people’s first exposure to PTX. 😀
Scott Hoying (tall blond, baritone) default lead (starts 90% of their songs) but they don’t have an official lead singer. Can sing anywhere from bass to tenor.
Mitch Grassi (dark hair, tenor) Most likely to have the highest note in the song, this did not show his upper range at all. Always has a different look.
Matt Sallee (white jacket, bass) newest member of the group, replaced the original bass in 2018. (Previous bass, Avi Kaplan, 2011-2017, had long dark hair and beard)
Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo soprano), has close to the same range as Mitch, but is more comfortable in the alto range. Also changes look, particularly hair color and style, frequently.
Kevin Olusola (beatboxer/tenor) You will almost never hear him sing, as he’s usually beatboxing. If he’s not beatboxing, he’s adding to the harmonies. But the handful of occasions when he solos are epic and fans are always clamoring for more.
I'd also like to add that Kevin plays a mean Cello, of which he named "Beyonce." He does sing, although rare, and sing beautifully!
And Kevin is able to play the cello while he is beatboxing!
Kevin also has perfect pitch and the group will tune to him sometimes. He also plays sax, piano, fluent in Chinese and graduated pre med from Yale b4 joining the group.
Mitch and Kirstin are so close in their range and tone that I often can't tell which of them is singing. Especially in the group's early days they were practically identical. I think Kirstin has changed her style recently, so it's easier to tell them apart, but I still usually have to check the video to see who's doing which lines. :-)
Maisie Summers Nowadays Matt and Scott will do that to us, like in their cover of Can You Feel The Love Tonight
"He's got it deep too, these guys have such range!"
And I'm like "he hasn't even heard Mitch go high yet" XD
And he said "he's got it deep too"... bout the bass lol (not judging, just laughing)
oh, I heard "he's got a D2"
@@nuriapascual25 It wouldn't be wrong tho
Mitch could literally break class with that voice...
Or what's his face they used to have.
Kevin’s not “just” the beatboxer, although he’s a damn fine one. If you want to keel over from being impressed, get this: aside from also having a beautiful singing voice, Kevin is a classically-trained cellist, having graduated from Yale in music. He also speaks fluent Spanish… and freakin’ Mandarin Chinese. Fluently. The guy is an all-around Renaissance man!
don't forget that he can beatbox WHILE playing the cello!
Yeah, gotta say he's damned amazing. His voice is so beautiful, it always makes me sad we don't hear much.
Loki Cooper you can hear him in Mary did you know
Victor Gabriel Perez Cosme Yeah, I just wish he had a song to himself, you know? It’s too bad they don’t have a secondary beatboxer so he can sing more. That’s okay, I’ll cherish the moments we do get of him singing.
@@lokicooper4690 he has his own channel! His name is kevin olusola and i think he's got his own albums too
"He has such a deep voice".
Avi: Hold my baritones.
Miss Avi, love some of the stuff he's coming out with though.
I caught a live show of his last year and it was amazing!
Ring of Fire.... love Avi in that song from the group.
Lmao yes !
I still miss him in the group!
The mullet is no more...Mitch changes styles like we change our shirts! Also, you should watch their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody...it's amazing!
Mullet’s still there, it’s just a baby mullet now ☺️ And I second the Bohemian Rhapsody suggestion!
I will watch it since Avi was with them on that.
nah nah you gotta go back to their oldschool stuff.
Cover of "dog days" will always be my favourite- or anything where avi sings overtones!
Also watch their version of Hallelujah.
Ikr! I agree he should react to bohemian rhapsody but he should also do hallelujah
Simon and Garfunkel warned us of danger, Disturbed fought the war, and Pentatonix held our hands to not lose hope for a better tomorrow.
Scott: **starts singing in a low voice**
Jase: "wow this guy has a deep voice!"
me: **laughs in Avi Kaplan F#1 Growl Note on Natural Disaster Live and Christus Factus Est**
ohifonlyx33 yes! Every time i’m in my car i make sure i put natural disaster on at least once because i freaking love how it vibrates my explorer! It’s soooo amazing.
Or Ring of Fire Cover, or Black is the Color of My True Loves Hair cover
Avi wasn't on this track. He quit in 2017
@@jen1012 read what you reply to. They didn't say he was.
𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐇
I cackled in Avi when he said "damn, that guy's voice is so deep" referring to Scott
I have much to learn. But i'm ready!
I love Matt, he's got a great voice and he's fit in well, but just FYI, Avi is what they call a "basso profundo" - the lowest subtype of bass singer...Mitch (the one sporting a mullet here) is a countertenor, the highest type of tenor....this group is all about extremes in talent, all different personalities and backgrounds, but they mix so seamlessly - I love that they help each other shine, choosing who sings what to serve the needs of the song instead of egos...just a really hardworking, super nice group of people, which is why their fans are so loyal :-)
@@elizabethsantersero9597 Avi is not a basso profondo. He's a bass baritone just like Tim and Geoff. In fact they sing way lower than him. He usually doesn't go below A1 in chest.
@@nikelodeon6852 We-e-e-ll, I'm no expert, but before Avi joined PTX he was in college studying opera and singing basso profondo roles. He was quite young then and his voice has developed a lot. Yes, Tim and Geoff both sing lower notes than Avi, and all three can sing pretty high as well. In case anyone asks...there's no such thing as "which one's best." I'm new to Geoff, but as for Tim and Avi--the world as I know it cannot exist without both of them in it. (And for those who hate it when people use first names and assume that everybody knows: Avi Kaplan of 2011-to-2017 Pentatonix; Tim Foust of Home Free; Geoff Castellucci of Voice Play.)
@@janetranslates actually it's pretty easy to judge who's best. Tim's the best overall singer cause of his high notes and Geoff's the best bass since he primarily sings bass and has the most agility below C2. In choir the roles for voices are bass1 and bass2 just like tenor1 and tenor2. Bass 1 is lower than bass 2 and tenor 1 is higher than tenor 2.
Shout out to Paul Simon for writing such a masterpiece over a half century ago.
They are not just AN a Capella group...they are THE a Capella group. So very many great covers, and originals to choose from. Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, any of their Evolution of...videos, their Daft Punk medley which won the their first of three Grammys. There are a lot of fantastic Christmas songs that aren't only for the Christmas season. Looking forward to some more Pentatonix reactions.
There will definitely be more! They're incredible...Thanks for rocking with me! 🤘
well, Home Free would be a little sad to hear that haha
@@AceADore I am a huge Home Free fan also. I have been to one of their concerts and have tickets to another and I still think that PTX is a bit better but Home Free runs a very close second.
@@rayraudebaugh5395 I completely agree. they def have each their own demographic, so I don't see them having to 'fight' for attention/popularity any time soon (Y)
Listen to Hallelujah too. And Bohemian Rhapsody. But they all are great.
I actually think that this reaction is THE best I’ve ever seen. It’s what we all do the first time we hear Pentatonix. They are just breathtaking. Every single song they do, perfection
I Couldn’t have said it better
I think their covers are better than the originals. I know I was blown away the first time I heard them. Been a fan ever since.
check out the reaction from Uncle John
Honestly, I react to Pentatonix as if it's my first time listening. Every. Single. Time. They _are_ that good.
**pauses right before Matt's octave drop**
Me: ohOHO
Ikr literally me
That octave drop was truly dope.
Yup. Saw that too. I’m like dude two more seconds
I love seeing Newbies' faces when they discover the majesty of PTX!!!
Same!!!!!
The surprised looks always make me giggle.
Isn't it fun! I find myself going through all the reactions looking for those that are hearing PTX for the first time.
Agreed
"Mary did you know" is the best pentatonix vibe. It makes me cry Every.Single.Time. Do it. You won't be disappointed.
Yasssss.
Jasmine,definitely!!!! I cry too, every time!!
Oh my gosh...me too. Every time, I am moved to tears
yes...it is crazy good
“I love good music for the sake of good music🤘🏼” Love hearing ppl say that. Who cares if it’s not your “cup of tea”? If you’re a musician or just love music in general you can always enjoy hearing good musicianship no matter the style. Got yourself a new sub with that comment
Try pentatonics with lindsey sterling. They did radioactive together.
That one is my favourite Pentatonix recording, I think. It's hard to choose a favourite really. Miles better than Imagine Dragons' original!
how bout no, Sterling is such a god awful mediocre ass violinist
They did Papaoutai (I think I spelled that right) with her too
Fantastik. One ov my favs
@@Vlad-vb8lo sure she ain't the best violinist.
but I don't know any violinists that can dance AND play violin AND make it sound awesome
Welcome to the world of Pentaholics. They are the most down-to-earth, humble people...and yet, they are UNREAL! They're the only 5 members. Here's a few of their best: Daft Punk Medley, Aha!, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, La La Latch, This is the Moment, and their Michael Jackson Medley.
if you go back and watch their Sing-Off episodes, watch Video Killed the Radio Star, Let's Get It On, Dog Days Are Over, and Born To Be Wild. You're welcome...and enjoy!
Oh yeah. Definitely the Sing Off Lets Get it On!!!!
Definitely Bohemian Rhapsody. Stellar.
Don't forget Love Lockdown! That version is so ear candy!!!!
One of the original members is no longer there. Don't know why but the black gentleman who sang is not original. Another song they do is "Mary did you know?"
@@daffodil56442 no hes not in the original group. The bassist in the original 5 is Avi Kaplan. He went solo a little over a year ago I think. But I agree with this list completely! One of the best nights of my life is when I went to their concert and got to meet them. They are amazing people.
I have been a Pentaholic since they were on The Sing Off and have always loved them. They originally had another member, Avi Kaplin, instead of Matt Sallee, but Matt is amazing and the group remains super! Don't ever stop listening to them - not only are they amazing artists individually and as a group but they are super sweet and humble individuals.Glad you found them and welcome to the family.
I think you mean "The Sing Off", right? Or were they also on something called The Sing Along and I missed it?
@@eiznekcamekim totally what I meant, and thought I typed, but no, typo 🤦🏻♀️. TY.
Me too. I teach special education and my kids absolutely love Hallelujah. They all know that Mitch is my favorite.
The quality of their humanity definitely is under appreciated.
Scott (tall blond guy), Mitch (high pitched guy with the mullet) and Kirstin were friends and sang together since highschool (and earlier). In 2011 they decided to audition for the show The Sing-Off (accapella competion), but needed a rhytm section. They met Avi (the groups original bass singer) through a friend and found Kevin (beatboxer) through youtube. They ended up winning the show!
They've been releasing albums and toured together ever since. In 2017 Avi decided to leave the group for personal reasons, but helped them find their new bass: Matt Sallee (the 3rd soloist in this number).
As for other videos of theirs to check out... can't go wrong with their 3 Grammy winners: Daft Punk, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene.
I would also recommend their Evolution videos (Evolution of... Music, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and Ariana Grande) as well as Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Sing (a PTX orignal), Havanna, New Rules x Are You That Somebody, Hallelujah...
But pretty much everything they've done is great.
Thank you for the backstory! It really helps me appreciate their music that much more! So much talent in this video.
You can also react to their entire journey from The Sing Off which was a weekly competition show.
After all this time I still miss Avi in the group 🥺😭
@@chaeratonic I felt the loss of Avi pretty hard, but one video finally got me on board with Matt as an amazing choice of replacement: "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". After hearing how impressive he was in that, I still MISS hearing Avi, but I'm psyched for Matt's performances as well.
@@SpiritOfWanderlust yes I love that song it helped me realize Matt's talent
If it hasn't been mentioned, the Daft Punk medley is just stellar.
He has done that video a few days after this one, check his channel
The Royals cover is probably my favorite with Daft Punk being a very close second.
@@naomiswart3760 yeah, I commented, searched, watched. :) I'm impatient.
Yes my friend Daft Punk stupendous. Mary Did You Know... stellar
There is something about the human voice in perfect harmony that no instrument can compete with.
If you liked that, their version of Mary did you know and say something will change your damn life......#pentaholic4life.
alana anderson Yes to both of these! Shallow is also another one that feels a bit more like say something. The vibe. I think i prefer say something to shallow but i’m not sure. It’s a toss up.
Tears Flo just of the thought
@Mikala Baker Me too! And I'm a man in his 50s. Their voices exude emotion. The last note of "Come Along" has me in puddles because it's sooooo tight.
Yes
Literally the best thing I've ever heard
You want bass? "Home Free" 'Ring of Fire'.
And have to do both their live version from the sing off and the album version featuring Avi. The album cut is awesome but you really get a feel for how low Tim can go in the live version.
Also the cover of "The Oogie Boogie Song" as done by Voiceplay. It gets about as low as Home Free does in "Ring of Fire".
@@JeshuaSquirrel a half step lower I believe ;)
Yes!!! My exact thoughts!!!
First, there was Pentatonix, NOW there's HOME FREE!
Nothing like these 2 groups!
Doesn’t matter how many times I hear Mitch grassi sing, goosebumps every time.
Me too.. every single time.
Another great song of theirs to react to is Hallelujah.
To hear Kevin (the beatboxer) sing, a good one is Imagine.
They have the same members, except for the bass who changed in 2018 - Matt (who sang the 'in the naked light I saw' verse) replaced Avi.
Mitch (mullet guy) and Kirstie change their looks a lot so sometimes people think they are different people lol
I was also going to suggest “Imagine” for a good sample of Kevin’s singing, along with the fact that it’s just plain awesome.
I totally agree, Hallelujah is a must for you to listen to, amazing!! 😯
They're not "A a capella group", they're more like "THE a capella group". The most famous, the most successful, in music history. The number of song recommendations you'll get for them will be somewhat insane.
WileyCoyote69 andI want to specifically mention their three Emmy awards!
Them and home free
"the most famous acapella group is music history" LMAO what a joke.
@@mikaeljalamo4834 are you here to argue Rockapella or Straight No Chaser sold more records than Pentatonix? Boyz II Men did, but they're more rightly classified as an R&B Vocal group.
@@mikaeljalamo4834 Give us your example ;)
I felt like a proud dad watching this. Been a fan for a long time! If this is your first hearing Pentatonix then wait till you actually look into them.
They are the only 5. There was a different bass named Avi that had to leave the group a few years back but the funny thing is that Scott (the first solo guy) has a higher voice but all of them have huge range and incredible voices.
Other song suggestions, Love Again, Can’t Stop Us Now, Sing, hallelujah, Radioactive. Those are just off the top of my head.
If you want to hear the beatboxer (Kevin) sing, definitely listen to Imagine.
Same!!🙂
Yes! That one will give you chills - 37M views gives you a clue how good... and their "Hallelujah" has 514M (not a typo)
And definitely watch “Imagine”! What they do with those cards adds to its meaning.
Or look up their appearance on Sesame Street, counting to five ;)
Or even "Mary Did you Know". The level of talent in just one of these singers is incredible, and when you put them together, these just isn't anything to compare them with.
First 10 seconds: "This dude's voice is so deep."
Me: I miss Avi
I knew ptx would never be the same. I appreciate why Avi left and where he is now musically. But man the original 5 are just unbelievable.
@@tysauce1986 I mean, they are still pretty amazing. Matt has done a great job fitting in and brings his own charm to the group. (See Mr. Grinch for an example)
I feel you. I felt the lack of bass immediately. The chords feel a little top-heavy.
@@tysauce1986 very true.
Exactly.... they are missing that deep solid, soulful bass sound. Avi is a hard voice to replace.
The name "Pentatonix" actually comes from the pentatonic scale in music theory. Basically, the pentatonic scale is made up of F#, G#, A#, C#, and D#. These are the in-between notes in a sense, the black keys on the piano that are just a little above or below your standard "natural" pitches... and there are only five of them. Thus, Pentatonix 😊
Whaaaat! So cool!
Well, that is not quite correct. This is not the only pentatonic scale. You have one in every key. Of course the "black keys" one is the most well-known but C-D-E-G-A is just as much a pentatonic scale for example.
@@samuellabrecque880 interesting.
The pentatonic scale is what most Korean music is based on. See if you can find an instrumental piece named “Variations on a Korean Folksong”. I loved playing it!!
"I've never heard an acapella group like them" that's probably cause there isn't one
Sure there are many great ones but they are in their own league
I actually think that this reaction is THE best I’ve ever seen. It’s what we all do the first time we hear Pentatonix. They are just breathtaking. Every single song they do, perfection
I'd say probably the group's that come closest are Home Free and VoicePlay, but I agree that no one else has really come close to matching them.
Check out the group called Straight no Chaser, 12 days of Christmas. Some of the best acapella ever!
I think Home Free is a little better than Pentatonix but we are splitting hairs they are so close. I have not heard enough Voice Play music to draw a fair comparison.
@@wiseoneedarra593 I think Voice Play and Home Free overall are better musically but again with all three groups you are really splitting hairs. All three are amazing and have fantastic vocal performers. Voice Play has the best bass singer in Geoff (Tim is great but Geoff... lord have mercy) and percussions is really a toss up between Kevin, Adam and Layne -- they are all freakin' amazing. Avi was a fantastic bass and vocals for PTX and they have never been able to replace that sound of his.
I'd recommend their "Radioactive" with Lindsey Stirling.
Same, great video
The absolute bomb!!! I actually thought it was their song until I found the original artists!
Little Drummer Boy was my introduction
ya I thought it was their song also...it was so goog
good
Absolutely! This version is over the top!
If this is the musical equivalent of getting punched in the face, then Disturb's version of this song is getting your head stamped on.
Oh....be prepared! The Pentaholics are ready for you. Lots of suggestions, info and tons of songs to react to. Just have fun and enjoy the ride!!!
"I've got goosebumps." Me, every time I listen to a piece of theirs. Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah is my favourite that they covered. Your reaction is awesome.
Hallelujah is fantastic and shows Avis talent beautifully
Absolutely 10000000% Agree..... I am a choreographer and this song to date has to have been what I loved working with the most!
Beautiful! I love Mary Did you Know.
@@troynewhoff9542 makes me cry...every time ❤
Their version of Hallelujah is my most favorite song
Matt's riffs are insane! I love watching people react to pentatonix for the first time. My friend enjoy them. They will blow your mind every time
Subscribed. Prepare for Pentaholics to request like everything they've ever done :D. You can't really go wrong with their stuff. They have a pretty high standard they don't go under and even their older stuff is awesome.
They can do all of this just as well live, which is one of their selling points. They also do their own arrangements along with their arranger Ben Bram who's usually there to polish the final product. But they've always been very hands-on with everything they do.
Someone probably already said that it's just these five. The only member that changed was the guy in the white jacket. He's their new bass. They previously had a different guy for that. If you react to some of their older stuff (up to 2017), you'll see him. Otherwise the line-up haven't changed even though it might seem so sometimes because Kirstie changes her hair color quite often and Mitch (mullet guy) is a chameleon who changes his looks so drastically and so often a lot of new reactors mistake him for a new member every time they react to a video. Their fans can identify a year when a video was made by Mitch's look :D.
Anyway, I loved your reaction and hope you'll react to more of their stuff. I'm sure other people already gave you tons of recommendations :).
All that in one breath?
@@sean1849 Lol. You know me. Hope you're well, Sean :).
"This guy's voice is low" - about Scott Hoying! LOL!
He needs to go back and listen to some of the songs with Avi (and as their latest bass Matt is no slouch either; and of course though Kevin's usually beatboxing, when he sings he's got an incredible range - not to mention that cello talent).
If you haven't heard their "Sing" definitely check it out!
It's not "their version", it's an original song. I'm just saying. Love your comment though!
Sing is an original, is their song
"This is just an acapella group!" Nope....it's Pentatonix. :) Welcome to the Pentaholics!
Yes welcome
Bohemian Rhapsody Daft Punk Medley (won their first of 3 Grammys) and Halleuia are probably their most popular videos. They also have original music to check out as well. They also have solo mprojects as well. Scott and Mitch have a group called Superfruit with their own UA-cam channel.,covers and original music.
@jace n yo face: Definitely check out RISE by Superfruit if you have not already, it will blow you away. And their GUY.EXE (original) is fun to watch. ua-cam.com/video/U85U3dPuiR4/v-deo.html
And Kevin, the beatboxer has a voice every bit as good as the others.
Right. The first time I heard him sing I was blown away.
I totally agree. His is my favourite voice actually.
I saw them in concert and I was so excited when Kevin brought out his cello and celloboxed. I cried.
UA-cam brought me here for the first time. As I saw your intro I was expecting some crazy cool metal sounds. But then pentatonix, a band I never heard of before, startet, and I was sitting here just as amazed as you were.
The youtube algorithm is doing great!
If you not seen pentatonics before definitely look up some of the videos recommend here. They're an amazing band.
I swear I cry when I see people’s initial reactions to Pentatonix. I’ve loved them since their first performances on The Sing Off. When Avi left I was CRUSHED and still am. But they are still sounding better than ever. Your reactions were so genuine.
The Bass is the only person who has changed since the group began. The beat box guy ALSO has a superb voice and plays a mean cello too. They are genuinely superb. Glad you got to hear them.
Has anyone suggested their cover of “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons. No need to wear socks; they will be blown off.
I'm a massive pentaholic and I was going into this like "if you hate them you're in trouble" but you liked them so I'm fine
"I wanna hear her sing, I wanna see what she's got."
Me: Yes, you really do.
Kristen and Mitch met when they were around 8. Kristen's mom got her in voice lessons, and they both did as much singing as possible. They went to HS together with Scott and again sang as much as possible. They did videos as "The Trio". When the sing-off happened they found Avi and Kevin, had 1 day to rehearse and ended up winning. Damn awesome. Their record company pulled out so they went to UA-cam and rocked it.
"Just an Acapella group" is in this case similar to "Just a symphony orchestra."
You're going to love their version of "come along" it's crazy good😍
Shay maslo it’s one of my favs of theirs but requested so little. It’s just fun! 😁
@@jenniesue8129 I have so many I want people to watch it's crazy 😂
I recommend you also check out Disturbed's version of this song, either the official video or the live version from Conan. As for other accapalla groups, you will want to check out Home Free (Man of Constant Sorrow or Ring of Fire with Avi, who used to be with PTX) and VoicePlay. You want low notes, they have them.
Kevin seldom sings because he is the beatboxer, but he *can* sing, very well. The thing is that when he is singing, there is no percussion, which is pretty foundational for a rock sound. So I'll not recommend any of those songs (although other Pentaholics have already pointed them out).
Two of their earlier performances might really interest you--their Daft Punk mashup (seven Daft Punk songs, woven together seamlessly, and a big breakdown at the end where they are singing up to three songs simultaneously) and "Love Again" (an original song of theirs, which is the acme of a cappella EDM). Both have striking visuals and makeup (although the Daft Punk video was produced on a shoestring budget of $400; the audio was recorded in a closet, and the video was shot in an apartment kitchen).
The Daft Punk video also won them ... their first? Grammy. :)
Yep! They've won three now, and one of them was for a genre they barely perform, country. They did a collab with Dolly Parton on Jolene.
the Daft Punk medley is what introduced me to Pentatonix. i still watch it frequently because it's just so... wow...
You can hear Kevin sing more in "Mary did you know?"
I cry every time I hear that song. I know its coming and I still can’t help it. I also have two baby boys lol although they don’t exactly compare Mary’s baby boy 😂, but still! There’s something about it!
that's my favourite song of theirs
Yes i love their cover of that song!
You need to listen to Mary Did You Know
"These guys have such range!'
Mitch: Just them tho it's not like i can hit every key on the piano
Take a minute to go through their Christmas selection Mary did you know and carol of the bells and hallelujah give me straight chills!
After he does that, he should react to Voctave's arrangement of that same song and compare them. Both acapella, both the same song, but completely different arrangements.
Hallelujah is one of my favourites from them
Mine too. Also I love Gold and Mary did you know, 90's medley, and Daft Punk, and.......
All of them!!!
Hallelujah will make you cry
The way he has to say "sorry" for pausing because y'all complaine about it
Right. Whiners!
The 4:5 of them have gone head-to-head against 18-21 member groups on live-competitions before winning a record-contract; and have been touring (sold-out for years now); still awesome!
They had another bass singer, Avi Kaplan, who left a couple of years ago to spend more time with his family. Matt is their bass and if you want to hear an amazing song showcasing him, look up their version of “Mr. Grinch.”
But really, all of their songs are amazing.
When he says wow Scott’s voice is deep
Me: Just thinks of the actual bass in the group
lolololololololololol
Hearing them live is AMAZING! They can fill a stadium without mics, and still have tone control! One of the best live acts I have seen.
Enjoyed your reaction! PTX definitely not JUST an acappella group. They are all incredible musicians. 3 time Grammy winners. Can you believe they covered Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody with just their 5 voices and it sounds beyond good. You might like to try that one next. Or one of their Grammy wins, like Daft Punk Medley maybe. Would love to see you check out a few more! They've covered just about everyone so you can pick something you would like. Everything they do is mind-blowing. Kevin their beatboxer is crazy-good. They started out first 6 years with a different bass singer, but otherwise all the same people from the beginning when they formed the group for a TV show called The Sing Off back in 2011. Can't wait to see what you think of the next one!
If you’re up for it, I always suggest their Daft Punk medley official video followed immediately by their “daft punk private off mic performance” in the same reaction video. It’s fun to see how they translate the studio version to live
Megan I second this recommendation
Absolutely!!!
Official video ua-cam.com/video/3MteSlpxCpo/v-deo.html
Live Daft punk private
ua-cam.com/video/tw4YCsHXKgI/v-deo.html
Definitely recommend watching them sing 100 songs in 10 minutes from the REACT channel - its super awesome to hear them fly through songs and harmonize at the drop of a hat!
Pentatonix version of “Carol of the Bells” is also very very good. And their version ”Daft Punk”....you can really explore them further!!!
Another powerful rendition of the Sound of Silence is Disturbed.
Disturbed did okay. Compared to this, Disturbed isn't even close to them.
The original artists of the sound of silence loved the disturbed version
Disturbed is THE best version of this song but this one is amazing also
Pretty sure they’re doing Disturbed version a cappella. They do add their own flare to it though.
I was brought here by the algorithm and man, I love watching peoples heads explode at how talented PTX is
Same!
Always such a thrill to watch someone discovering PTX. Please react to more of their stuff. I look forward to waking the journey with you.
Love to see your reaction to PTX Bohemian Rhapsody. And their Love Again video, which is an original song.
Pentatonix rocks in another demention. They will bring tears to your eyes and soul!Listen around Christmas to "Mary, did you know?" and "Little Drummer Boy" I love their music!!!
for an added benefit, Find and listen to "Carol of the Bells" : not a rock song (Christmas) but the arrangement is on track!
It's just 5 of them. I'm hugely obsessed!
Left to right:
Matt - Bass (replaced Avi)
Kirstin - Mezzo-Soprano
Scott - Baritone
Mitch - Tenor (the mullet is gone :'( )
Kevin - Beatboxer & cellist (defo check out his cello-boxing)
Hallelujah, Can you feel the love tonight, Shallow, Daft Punk, Aha! Say Something & Waving through a window are probably my favourites along with this. They also have an awesome originals album which is amazing.
If you want to be floored by mullet-mans voice defo check out Aha! & Hallelujah!
Kevin, the beat boxer, has a beautiful voice, plays the cello, and piano, and Lord knows, he probably does more. They are all extremely talented.
He graduated from Yale with honors, plays the cello and the sax, is fluent in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, and was headed to medical school (already accepted) when Scott contacted him based on one of his UA-cam videos of him beat boxing. Scott made a great sales pitch, and Kevin basically said, 'I can just delay Medical School a year if this singing group thing does not work out', so he joined as the beatboxer. I don't think medical school is in the cards anymore.
been binging PTX since the very early 10s when their videos counted just a few thousand views. legends
OK, seriously dude, this is getting creepy. First Jinjer and Nightwish, and now Pentatonix. You are reacting to all of my favorite groups!! :-) Subscribed. As for PTX, I would really recommend Bohemian Rhapsody next for a rock song, or if you want to be emotionally blown away, do Hallelujah. Like Jinjer, it's hard to go wrong with any PTX song. And yes, the fact that Jinjer and PTX are my two favorite groups shows how broad ones tastes can be. By the way, both of those songs are with their original bass - Avi. He has a one of a kind voice, and to Matt's credit, he has been an amazing replacement.
I love having broad tastes, means there's a lot more good music out there to discover! Thank you for rocking with me! 🤘
Aaaand, they ARRANGE the melodies themselves! They are freakin' vocal geniuses!
I love watching people react to Pentatonix for the first time because they are so amazing at what they do and always end up blowing people minds. I've been a fan of theirs for about 7 years I think (Since their Daft punk video) and they obviously have to be good if they kept me on for so long. (I constantly change my favourite bands because my style of music constantly changes)
Back in the day, their cover of "Radioactive" simultaneously introduced me to both them _and_ Lindsey Stirling.
Mary Did You Know.
Daft Punk medley
I'm just sayin...
You want "rock or not?" Pentatonix "Born to be Wild" in their Sing Off times. They were given an assignment out of their comfort zone. Handled it. Am I Pentaholic? All the way. Also a pentagenarian.
In the words of another person who reacted to them, finding one person in a group who can sing amazingly is rare and great, but finding five unique voices who can sing together, each with a distinct sound, and all of them share the spotlight. Well that’s nothing short of a miracle
Whoever said that is absolutely spot on! They're awesome. Thanks for rocking with me
Terrific review ! Keep PTX coming. Do watch and listen to "Mary Did You Know." And, their new Christmas album just came out, Nov 2020. We Pentaholics love to see reactions from folks.
Watch their cover of Kiiara's GOLD.
PTX or PENTATONIX Is the most incredíble acapapellas group.
I am from Argentina. All of my family ar very fun.
You must listen the version of Bohemia Rapsody.
A little late but here is a bit of a Pentatonix history lesson. Pentatonix first one the sing off show in 2011 with their original base Avi Who left the group in 2017 because of personal reasons. They now have a new base Matt. The members are now Scott, the tall blonde guy, Mitch, the guy with the mullet although he does not have it anymore because he always changes his style every few months or so. Kirsten, and that is the trio who knew each other in high school before the sing off. Then there’s Kevin who is the beat boxer and rarely sings but when he does it’s amazing and beautiful. He also has his own UA-cam channel where he plays the cello and beatboxes at the same time which is amazing and I think that you would really like reacting to it, and of course then there is Matt who is the new bass. Although he isn’t that new anymore since he’s been in the band for three years. Like a lot of the other comments I really think that you would like checking out Pentatonix’s version of imagine, hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody, attention, waving through a window, come along, basically anything honestly.
I fell in love with this group when they did Bohemian Rhapsody. Check it out!!!!
The best one I love from them which you should watch is "Jolene" when they perform it with Dolly Parton. Watch that!
Over 20,000 likes on my video!? You guys are killing it! Thank you! (Edit 1.26.21)
Jase N Yo Face you really need to hear some of PTX original music, try “Love Again” or “Sing”. They also have a great mashup piece of daft punk that I find truly amazing. I just found you Channel today, and I love your reactions! Maybe look about for me more in the comments!! 😊😊
so many likes....that's like a message.Get yourself a mullet. That hairstyle rules.
You don't know what you got yourself into.... The Pentaholics are coming for you.
Jase N Yo Face you probably won’t see this but if ya do... you should react to Marry Did You Know by Pentatonix and/or Daft Punk by Pentatonix they are both really amazing with great vocals
avi kaplin used to sing with them feenom range try a song from him to keep up the good work
Disturbed: hold my beer, I'ma ruin 5 careers!
While I agree Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence is something to behold and freakin' amazing, Disturbed is a different kettle of fish. Can't really compare the two. ;o)
They're both great in different ways. Neither ruins the career of the other.
Julian B Definitely agree with that.
Disturbed’s version of this song is absolutely incredible. I love it. But I feel like this version is at least just as good. They are two very different takes, though. I think I prefer this version just a tiny bit more (maybe because I come from a choir background where we frequently performed acapella), but to each his own.
However, I will say that both versions FAAAAARRRRR exceed the original, at least IMO. I feel like a weirdo for saying this, but I’ve always found Simon & Garfunkel to be super annoying/irritating. I don’t know why. Just every time I’ve ever heard them (Simon & Garfunkel), I’ve felt that “nails on a chalkboard” sensation. But when other people cover their songs, I can finally recognize the genius behind them. And Pentatonix takes that genius to a new level.
Very nice reaction, there is so much from Pentatonix to react to out there ;)
For other acapella groups, you might want to check out Voiceplay or Home Free.
Home Free did a great cover of "Ring of fire" featuring the former bass of Pentatonix, Avi Kaplan.
Citizen Queen is a really good all girls acapella group.
Have fun! ;)
A very different take would be Disturbed’s version of Sound of Silence. But yeah, I’m here to watch another pentaholic being born!
The algorithm brought me here 8 months later, and seeing your initial reactions to them helped me get goosebumps listening to them again.
I appreciate you appreciating good music for the sake of music, that rocks! Thank you for your reactions. Liked and subscribed.
Subscribed. Highly recommend their Bohemian Rhapsody or Imagine covers for your 2nd reaction, then the next cover. Awww who am I kidding? Go listen to all their music, hope you can cover their originals too. Once Pentaholics discover you, you will be deluged with recommendations and requests. Did I forget to mention 3 Grammys?
Bohemian Rhapsody was phenomenal. 🤘
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Hi! A Septuagenarian Pentaholic here!!! I have been a Pentaholic since I first saw them on The Sing Off, 3rd season, which they won! They just CRUSHED it!!!
The original bass is Avi Kaplan who left a couple of years ago for family reasons and they replace him with Matt, who is amazing, but Avi is EVEN MORE amazing. I would suggest you check out “Mary Did You Know?” which is absolutely haunting. I also suggest “Hallelujah.” And if you want to hear Kevin (the main beatboxer) play the cello while beatboxing, check out “Say Something.” Also, “Daft Punk” medley. And you MUST check out Avi Kaplan in his own on video of “Change on the Rise” to hear his magnificent, resonant bass voice. And Avi is able to do something that few people can - he can sing so that overtones start ringing in harmonic vibrations above the one note he is singing. DEFINITELY check out Avi Kaplan’s “Overtone Singing”
Probably the most profound lyrics of my generation. I loved Simon & Garfunkel's original version, but Pentatonix's version is the most impactful I've ever heard. To use your word, POWERFUL.
Check out Pentatonix cover of Born To Be Wild on The Sing Off
Just do the whole series, lol!!! The first one is ua-cam.com/video/9STdbGrfCLA/v-deo.html
(Don't skip the intros or exits, plz)
And definitely listen to the judges comments. Some reactors Pause the tape to make their own comments before listening to the judges, which also works well.
Just these five. They have lost one original member since their beginnings.
EVERYTHING they do is amazing.
And the guy on the right arranges it all. He actually has my favourite voice out of all of them. He is an amazing all round musician and plays the cello. You can see him sing more on his own channel.
Definitely need to react to their cover of John Lennon's "Imagine". It's a bit older so the bass will be Avi not Matt.
That's another one that will give you chills it's so wondrous.