4th Performance - Pentatonix - "Video Killed The Radio Star" By The Buggles - Sing Off - REACTION!

4th Performance - Pentatonix - "Video Killed The Radio Star" By The Buggles - Sing Off - REACTION!
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[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Ben giving them something to work on is a sign that he likes them. If you compare his critique with them and some other groups (not all, there were a few who had high level technical skills), you can tell he was impressed with them. He gave them actual constructive tips and critique while most others were the gentler critique you give good amateurs. Instead of "work on not falling too far off key" it was "in this specific section a half beat would build suspense". Him giving specific technical thoughts IS praise. If they weren't that high level, they would not get those. The fact that he gives those small notes is a sign that he saw them as professional enough to be able to understand and implement it.

[@ShinyElfriend]

Exactly, Ben felt like it's his job to offer them something other than a pat on the back. He loves Pentatonix.

[@graceito973]

Yeah, what they said above! And it was his CONSTRUCTIVE criticism and comments that bettered PTX in the long run!

[@PMJonte]

I feel you about Ben Folds. The fact is he's one of the best musicians out there. As a coach, the more critical he becomes when the group is this good. They set the bar high and he wants to push them. By the end of the show he has nothing bad to say.

[@angiepeterson1282]

Ben is helping them by giving them tips on how to improve and if you continue watching( which you should!) you can see them apply those tips VERY spectacularly in the 7th and 12th performance. They grow every week, and part of that is from listening to those critiques.

[@judithL3100]

Don’t think of it as criticism. It was good advice from a professional, and PTX listened and absorbed every little bit!

[@teofilaguillermo6448]

Actually, I believe these sound advises helped smoothing the rough edges. I do not know if you have noticed how they applied each comment right at the next arrangement. For instance, they usually begin arrange pretty close to the original song before working their magic. It comes from this early stage.

[@Sweeney541]

I have to defend Ben Folds a little here. Yes, as fans of PTX we don't want to hear any negativity. But as judges it's their job to give the groups something to work on to make them improve. All the judges LOVED PTX and knew from the start that they were going to win.

[@mmda1028]

When they start walking back stage at the end of their performance they have a little snippet of how they felt on the criticque they received. You have to finish the whole thing and you keep stopping before the end. ☺️

[@Bonofox1]

Kirstie's baby was born 6-28. Elliana Violet. I believe they are calling her Evie.

[@buddasquirrel]

Ben Folds is a pain in the ass, but he gave them some really great advice and it helped them a lot. Great reaction. Thanks!

[@geriatricptxer2362]

Don't get down on Ben. He's always right. Looking forward to your reaction on #7, #10, & #12. The others are good too, but those are stellar!

[@patriciaferguson9204]

Criticism can be a learning tool and Ben is helping them by giving them tips on how to improve every week.

[@melissacoviello2886]

It’s a good thing that he’s giving constructive criticism. It’s how they got better and you can see how fantastic they already were. Imagine if they hadn’t grown and learned over the years. It really is a good thing. Please, please watch all of the episodes you will be even more amazed by then than you were. Also you have the original Mitch slap coming and you can’t miss that. And Avi crying, which is a little bittersweet now, but so moving to see. Don’t give up now.

[@charlottevan_8]

If you watch these videos past the judges' comments, there is often backstage footage of PTX. In this case, Avi talks about how criticism is gold, especially coming from those judges, whom they respected.

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥ I love travelling the Sing Off journey! Just make sure you watch until the end because some of these videos have amazing interview clips tucked in the back of the video. Can't wait until the next!

[@alan-freeman]

Yes, you missed the last 10 seconds of this. Unlike their "official Videos" outside the sing off where they just scroll the patreon list - this has PTX reactions the judges and some outtakes.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

This is the first week they really gel and now you will see improvements every week. Oh Ben Folds is such a talent and he helped them grow, we all have to like criticism as we learn. Scott and Mitch have both said his comments were gold. They have always been wanting to get better and better even to this day.

[@thechomiji]

This is the song where I saw our current Pentatonix for the first time. I love this so much.

[@uniquely_mo]

There’s a difference between being negative and giving constructive criticism. It gave them an idea of what to work on, and it helped them become what they are today.

[@jcs1025]

PTX in 2011: Sonos is who we want to be. Everyone in 2022: Who’s Sonos?

[@lauriep2018]

Ben loves PTX. He knew they were special and gave them suggestions to improve. He actually introduced them on their first concert performance after the sing off PTX still had a lot to work on this early on

[@Bobal27]

Ben was absolutely correct. They went on top of the beat, and it sounded awkward. Just in one part. Everything else was flawless. He made great pointers and suggestions that helped PTX improve from awesome up to legendary.

[@FayolaOnline]

This for me was their defining performance. The one that marked their excellence and made me think they couldn't lose. Also Sean's comments were foretelling because I truly believe Pentatonix has done a lot to promote and develop a capella for the future with Scott producing Acapop Kids and Avi and Ben Bram with the A Capella Academy. Pentatonix is more than just a music group they are pioneering the new wave of a capella.

[@maryellenmohundro6614]

Keep doing these reactions! They just keep getting better and better!

[@lleldridge1]

D - you are such a papa bear... and i get it! :) But Ben provided a lot of technical feedback (mostly positive) and PTX took every bit of it to heart.

[@heidifruchtl354]

Please keep going on this journey, this is where it takes off. Congratulations to Kirstie on the birth of her angel. There's quite a few performances after the finale. So please look for the season 4 finale, and all of the Christmas appearances. Another one to watch are the opening songs from season 3. It's a 13 minute video.

[@megjones7860]

Hello D....Video Killed the Radio Star is one of my favourite PTX Sing Off performances. They are so snazzy with their choreography, spot-on vocals and ear candy!!.

[@toniannmyers]

Keep watching. Ben is a musical genius and he hears little the little details the untrained ear can’t hear, but he never gave them criticism that wasn’t constructive and accompanied by generous praise as well. Trust me, it’s all uphill from here.

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

D, Ben is simply doing his job. He notices the tiny details that you or I didn't notice. Remember, he's a Judge, not an audience member. That means he brings his vast knowledge of music to the table. He's sharing his experience and helping them learn how to be who they became. If you look at Superfruit videos, even Scott and Mitch themselves can laugh at how they produced songs when they were younger. Today, you've got a masterpiece like "The Prayer" and that was only possible by learning what to do and what not to do and by listening to teachers and judges and by experimenting and learning. They weren't born with this knowledge. They were born with the POTENTIAL. All Ben is doing is helping them live up to their potential. And you know what? They totally did. They worked 60 hour weeks during the Sing Off and they got a LOT of advice during that time, not just the clips you see here. A lot of behind the scenes teaching and coaching went on during this show. This was their Genesis moment and everyone that was in the Sing Off helped them learn and grow.

[@dwfarr]

It’s hard to criticize a band so talented like Pentatonix. However, Ben Folds’s constructive criticism really helped this inexperienced group get better. There is one Pentatonix performance at the end of the season, Without You, that they really messed up. It turned out that their ear pieces malfunctioned so they couldn’t keep in tune with each other. Fortunately, the judging phase was over. There is a video of them singing Without You afterwards in a parking garage proving they could do it. Recommend their original, Happy Now.

[@nickerpsg1]

First....Ben Folds is/was a MAJOR player for new stars and some of his criticism is to bring out the best in groups.

[@Bonofox1]

LOVE IT!! Kirstie is about 5'1 standing next to Kevin who is about 6'1" and Scott who is 6'4" yeah she looks short. (I'm Kirstie's height)

[@BladeCPL]

Loving your reactions D. Keep them coming.

[@jcs1025]

…and a band for literally only months by this point. Amazing. Yes, I know that the trio were already sort of a group, but they weren’t Pentatonix before Avi and Kevin. The raw talent and perfect formula worked right from the beginning. Keep watching D! Ben Folds gives credible feedback that they obviously took seriously and applied. Their best ones of the competition are still to come. (Spoiler Alert - they won! LOL)

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Please continue the journey. It only gets better. Each performance lets their talents shine. No spoilers today from me. Keep it up it was great.

[@packerkats7578]

Remember, they were in the bubble of the show and didn’t have a ton of people telling them how they were doing. This is their fourth performance as a group and they were still finding their style/niche. Every ounce of feedback was gold. Don’t worry Ben runs out of criticism later in the series. 😂

[@vickyrobertson3166]

Keep watching. Yes they are very good at this point and they keep getting better. His comments get better.

[@FTG2Eli]

I love you D, but are you reading your comments? Ben has given PTX the most valuable advice that they use to this day. I am a high school science teacher and I have my students always continue to use their strengths to improve their skills. I know they appreciate it...................So many 'thank yous' at the end of the school year!

[@ReactionsbyD]

Yes I am reading lol, A lot of support for Ben lol...I know he is trying to help, but I keep forgetting they were just starting to be ptx, so when I hear a critique I think of TODAYS ptx and jump in defense mode lol

[@FTG2Eli]

@@ReactionsbyD I understand, because I am also a Pentaholic 😊

[@kristipierce4735]

KEEP WATCHING PLEASE!! They just keep getting better. You HAVE to finish the journey 😁

[@imtherapycat]

As always, I love your reactions! Please hang in there with Ben Folds. He's a technical perfectionist, and is just trying to help PTX hone their craft.

[@pray4healing]

Can't wait until you react to 'Dog day's are over" and "Born to be wild" love your reactions

[@Jskew]

A lot of the "problems" or "disagreements" were manufactured by the show to have an effect. The actual members knew exactly what they were doing. Look at the teams competing against them bowing down to them. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@alankadair]

This is the problem with most reactors who have watched other PTX videos before the sing off. They have become so biased and protective, they do not realize when constructive criticism helped to push them to be the polished group they are today. Ben Folds is a much respected individual in the field of music. And in reality, at no point did he bash them, but his little critiques were one of the things that Scott said he respected during that time.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

This is where they really start to gel. Scott Mitch & Kirstie were only 19 here 🤯❤️

[@wendischambach6181]

Please keep listening. Even if you're not very fond of Ben's critique, just watching Shawn Stockman's reactions to them (as he is the ORIGINAL Pentaholic)!

[@beatrixmahlknecht2817]

🤣🤣🤣I was waiting for your reaction to Ben (the judge)...and I was not disappointed!😅

[@the_nikster1]

I understand that you love PTX and it's difficult to hear anyone say anything but "that was perfect" about a song by them but you have to remember that there is a difference between negativity and constructive criticism. we wouldn't have the PTX we have today if they'd never received the constructive criticism they did from the judges, specifically the feedback from Ben Folds. in fact, after the comment he made in the last video about them needing to slow down on the "come on"s, they began rehearsing with a metronome. they take all constructive criticism to heart and it's what makes them the dynamic powerhouse acapella group that we all know and love. ❤️

[@chall3018]

The guy you don't like is one of the reasons Pentatonix is as good as they are. Ben Fold is a music genius and gave them advice to help them improve.

[@micahsugarman5508]

Love your reviews! I medically need you to view "LOST ON YOU" by Scott Hoying and Mario Jose !!! I don't think I have seen you do this one yet. You will never see Scott give more emotion in a song like he does here.

[@rebellibrarian]

It's not thinking of something negative, he's there to help them improve- and he's right, they are sometimes ahead of the beat. today they're better because they got constructive criticism then.

[@tamarasmith9060]

The 12th performance is the last to be judged. The 13th & 14th performances by the top 3 groups were on the following week's show, just to entertain the audience & give the top 3 more chances to show their stuff before the announcement of who won. Then I guess technically they each had a shorter 15th song, as the 3rd & 2nd place sang on their way out followed by the winning group doing their "victory" song. PTX's 13th song didn't go well because they were 1st to perform that night. The show had moved to a different auditorium & in the process whoever set up the mics & other equipment didn't do something right with the mic settings. They all were a little hard to hear & it was harder to hear Kirstie than the others. PTX's earpieces apparently also didn't get charged cause they didn't work. It took a few lines for them all to figure out they weren't the only one having trouble hearing the others to match timing & pitch. Once they did they just listened to what they could hear around the earpieces & trusted themselves to do it right without echo & crowd noise suppression. Then it got better, but still wasn't great because of the mic issue. The show did quickly get things fixed as soon as they finished, & the rest of the night went smooth for all performances.

[@maryjanemckittrick4162]

Don't be too hard on Ben. He's listening as a producer while Shawn and Sara are performers. Ben is trying to give them something constructive. It was a wonderful, whimsical performance that was just so much fun to watch. And yes, as you continue to point out - they were THAT good even back then. Incredible.

[@GLAlex9470]

Yes, he's nerdy and annoying, but he knows what he's talking about. He was giving them advice to help them be even more amazing.

[@tonikutassy7860]

Can you do pentatonix ' Break my heart"

[@ellens1832]

Disagreements can be entertaining lol. I totally agree with your opinions BUT I find myself waiting in anticipation thinking "what stupid thing is he going to say that presses all your buttons?" It's all in fun and I'm having fun. This is what reactions are all about. Just please don't threaten to quite if he says bad stuff about our beloved PTX, don't scare us lol.

[@heatherhuard]

Come on now ease up on Ben! I think he was referencing the end as they descended the stairs they kind of briefly overpowered Avi and Kevin. This is called constructive criticism! This is how they became what they are.

[@jannorton5108]

Ben Folds is an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer and record producer. Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five from 1993 to 2000 (yes that is word for word from his Wikipedia page). That being said, I too get annoyed by him knowing how far PTX has come, however if you asked them if they had to pick one judge they learned the most from I am sure they would say him. You have to be careful with a young evolving group to not shower them with nothing but positive critique they are in danger of inflated ego and then they would get careless. He is annoying at times, but please bare with him because their performances only get better! My favorites are weeks 6,10, and of course 12!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

The thing is, his criticisms weren't just because. They were valid thoughts. When they performed those songs on tour later they did take those things in to consideration and it sounded better. And you can tell as the show goes on and in their career since that they are very particular with tempo and using pauses. Some of their best work has been around using those skills. Them getting told to work on those things (the trio was synced with each other but not with Kevin and Avi at the start. For obvious reasons) was important for them to grow in to what they are now. They were good at the start, don't get me wrong. But the combination of them getting used to relying on each other in the group, and knowing how to arrange things to the best effect, is what made them the professionals they are today.

[@ellenhulslander2897]

Nothing wrong with constructive criticism. However.....and I have had people disagree with me on this, Scott going off time just a bit, was an artistic choice, not a mistake. I have watched them do this song on a few different occasions, and he always does it the same. Some people say a mistake is a mistake, intentional or not. Nope! It was an intentional artistic choice. That being said, Ben actually did/does love them.

[@supposedly1-2]

i didn't see this when it originally aired but you could tell by this performance that they were going to win and were so much better than anyone else in the competition. so maybe ben folds just had to make it look fair but i wondered why he was a judge to start with his band only had like 2 hits in his career how does that make him a good judge? and he always says something cringey. Now having said that if you go back and listen after you hear his constructive criticism you will see he was right most of the time. but its possible this is why ptx is ptx and not baby ptx bcz as good as they were then they would have been not on the show without kevin and avi.

[@MsRegi64]

You are cracking me up! Ben is giving constructive criticism. They wouldn't have grown to what they are without some advice.

[@ReactionsbyD]

Took time but he grew on me lol

[@ClaireBarn]

Have you not been reading the comments on the other videos?? Ben is the BEST judge for them.

[@michellerodeghier8071]

Constructive criticism is a good thing dude. Chill out!

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

Please keep going and please don't let Ben's advice keep you from enjoying the series. Seriously, I don't know why you've got such a distaste for him. Remember, this is all 11 years in the past, when they were young and inexperienced. They killed it, that's for sure. But Ben's ears are sensitive and he pointed out some minor flaws that you and I missed (I have no idea what he heard, but I defer to his experience). PTX however, as students, will learn from his advice and keep improving and improving. You can't improve if nobody tells you what you need to improve upon. Also, it's a show. Keep that in mind. There has to be some elements of drama and intrigue and the unknown. Will they make it? Will Ben like this one? STAY TUNED!!!!!! Spoiler Alert, when they win, Ben has the BIGGEST grin on his face along with all of the other Judges. He's so proud of them.

[@ReactionsbyD]

oh dont worry , Ben is not going to stop me :)

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

@@ReactionsbyD Good. I guess we've got some drama of our own to look forward to on your channel. Will D keep Ben Bashing or will he bury the hatchet? STAY TUNED!!!

[@ReactionsbyD]

@@Eric1SanDiego1 LMAO stay TUNED

[@chrisphillips6249]

constructive criticism is helpful to improve