Finnish Vocal Coach Reacts: Pentatonix "Hallelujah" (SUBS) // Äänikoutsi reagoi

[@jasonfisher8529]

Why do I love so much watching Anna just fall into Avi's voice in like 3 bars?? Oh, and then a beautiful, but still measured Mitchslap LOL

[@annavaskelainen]

😂❤️ hahah

[@doomkiller913]

the Mitchslap, happens to everybody, lolz

[@McLeod2022]

Listened to them for years but somehow "Mitchslap" eluded me. 💥💥🤣🤣

[@mcs1113]

@@doomkiller913 that moment was priceless. when you can stop a pro in their tracks like that? you're beyond good...

[@mcs1113]

@@annavaskelainen some added context - there is an objectionable, exceptionally crude street term of “byatch-slapped” (um, you can work out the actual term, no doubt). It’s basically, a pimp slapping one of his prostitutes into compliance, or generally slapping a woman - very ugly, yes. A lot of street terms have been reclaimed and entered the mainstream via music, movies, and culture that someone as old as I am would find shocking. But I can understand why Af. Americans reclaim and own the N-word, women reclaim and own the B-word, etc. (it’s “no, you don’t get to use that word against us, we get to own it and use it, so F-you!” It’s reclaiming power. I’m still not comfortable with it, but, yeah.) Mitch-slapped is a light, playful play on a very ugly term, and your Mitch-slap moment was delicious. BTW - where did you get your English? It’s very clear (um, duh, what else would a self-respecting vocal coach have?), but there is a hint of an accent. Side note: for reference, years ago I was approached by a young woman asking directions for busses in Seattle. She spoke American English, accent and all. I gave it to her, and asked where she was traveling from. Germany! What? Ok. “What happened to the accent?”, I asked. She replied she spent a year as a high-school exchange student in Indiana. And then she effortlessly slipped into a German-intonation speaking English for a sentence or two (Oh jah jah!) to show she was authentic! Loved it. Since then, I alway wonder how good non-native English come by their accent.

[@TerryStory-n8r]

There vocal tones combined with the notes they sing make them sound like ten part harmony. I too was ‘hooked’ the first time I heard them sing. I believe it was the sounds of silence.

[@bquick6317]

Why is this the prettiest language from the prettiest girl I've ever heard?!?!?! Holy cow!

[@jamesensley3906]

An amazing thing about Kevin is he can do these "primal" beats, then turn around and play a classical cello solo.

[@annavaskelainen]

He is so diverse!!

[@mara_s3879]

Kevin performing the cover "Down" with his cello+beatboxing has the woow effect

[@Spartan_777]

Amen. Highly recommend checking out Kevin's solo work. His KOver of 'Down' is a master class in music arrangement and performance.

[@debbierhode6291]

Kevin is so very Awesome

[@joeb4142]

His education, training and experience are exceptional.

[@Vegasbill80]

Scott was able to seamlessly take over the bass line when Avi took his verse. Showing the amazing range for both Scott and Avi.

[@jlelliotton]

A wonderful Mitch-slap (the reaction people getting to hearing Mitch the 1st time). The catalog of PTX music on KZbin is very large, so lots for you to react to. From their 1st big hit here Daft Punk Medley to their latest brilliant performance of The Prayer. Along with Imagine, Amazing Grace, Bohemian Rhapsody, all their Christmas music, Aha! (live from the Star Vista in Singapore) and so many more. Plus don't miss their off-PTX work Superfruit (Mitch and Scott, often with friends), Messer (Mitch), but also solo work by Kevin.

[@susanpeterson9947]

And don’t forget Kirstin’s solo work!

[@therealEmpyre]

Avi has a solo channel, too, with great music.

[@aikenodubitan5256]

😄😄😄😄

[@jenniferggreer457]

and dont forget the Mitch Face first...then the Mitch slap is when he belts out at the end!

[@aduncaroo]

Please stop with the Mitch slap nonsense

[@susanb4213]

Watching the tears fill your eyes as you listened reminded me yet again that music truly is the universal language. Despite being from countries across the world from each other, we can truly unite spiritually when we hear beautiful music. Thank you!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@danielpeterman8974]

Definitely do more Pentatonix !!! They are amazing and very addicting 😂

[@dwfarr]

Thank you for the captions in English. I enjoyed your analysis. Did you notice that Scott took over the bass line when Avi sang? Recommend their Amazing Grace with their current bass, Matt. Subscribed.

[@annavaskelainen]

Good to know you appreciate them! 😊 There's a lot of things I see and hear but choose not to talk about to keep my videos at certain length! Scott taking over the bass line was brilliant. Welcome to the gang, your support is MUCH appreciated! ❤️

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@annavaskelainen it's actually standard acapella practice for the baritone to cover bass when the bass takes the melody line for a bit. Scott did not have the practice doing that when they first started. He is quite good now though based on their Sounds of Silence.

[@annavaskelainen]

@@gailseatonhumbert About your baritone comment: I know. 😊

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@annavaskelainen apologies. Acapella is pretty specialized. I have seen several American vocal coaches particularly the opera singers not know that.

[@mara_s3879]

Yessssssss... My AVIIIIIIIII🥰!!! I'm soooo ready for this... Thank YOU Anna♥️🇵🇹

[@annavaskelainen]

♥

[@coldren99]

It is as beautiful watching you as listening to beautiful music.

[@stevek5332]

Hi, again, Anna! Congratulations! I've watched many, dozens if not hundreds, of reactions to PTX singing this marvellous song and you are only the second reactor to pick up on the background vocals reproducing Jeff Buckley's guitar picking and Scott's "..minor fall and major lift..". 👍🏼 You cannot go wrong in choosing anything they've done...they've never disappointed me and I've been following them since shortly after SingOff. Sony (SME) protects them like gold, because they are just that, so copyright strikes are the norm. From that point of view, their "Evolution of..." series are safe choices. You might enjoy their cover of "Shallow". It's the only time Kirstin and Scott have sung TO each other, and Kevin does some cello-boxing. BTW, Angelina Jordan is using TikTok to experiment. A few of them are nearly full length covers. Her face is always in unobstructed close-up for your analysis in these raw videos. Her control of her instrument has jumped yet another level in the last year.

[@annavaskelainen]

oh! 😊 Yess I've heard PTX have tons of great songs to choose from but luckily I have you guys to help me out picking the ones I'm going to react to! I'm familiar with Angelina's tiktoks yes. 😊

[@malyvo0]

Anna, this might be the first time ever I don't watch the video to the end and I write a comment before that. But I don't need to see more (even though I will, of course) to know, that this reaction is almost as touching as the PTX's performance itself. Tears getting into your eyes say it all. Thank you and see you in your other videos!

[@annavaskelainen]

aww! 😊❤️ thank you for your kind words!

[@zer0logic616]

Ive heard so many covers to this song, but this one ... WOW. I love it to watch you reacting. So simple and so authentic

[@Cameron5043]

I would love to hear more analysis of Pentatonix from you! Your reaction was beautiful! Pentatonix has a HUGE And extremely varied repertoire and you cannot go wrong with a single one of them. If I may, I would love to see you react to one of their more recent songs from this past Christmas; The Prayer that was performed by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. It is STUNNING and you would just glory in analyzing it, trust me! Kevin, the beatboxer also plays the cello beautifully and can beatbox and play at the same time - cello boxing! He also has a beautiful tenor voice, and sings on a number of Pentatonix numbers! I'm looking forward to hearing more Pentatonix reactions and also to exploring your channel!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@ericawyatt9852]

They always give me chills!

[@dirkfaltin4536]

I'm very happy, that it finally worked!! :-) the reaction and the analysis were amazing!!! Amazing Grace and the prayer are great (but without Avi, he has left the band) with Avi I would suggest imagine or bohemian rhapsody... Have a great evening Anna!!!

[@annavaskelainen]

Me tooo, we had a premiere this week after all! 😊 Very good suggestions there, I'll add your votes for these songs that are already in my list. Have a great week Dirk! xx

[@john82a]

Those tears, when Avi sings and then when Mitch comes in; that they prompt an emotional response to their singing. Scott is perfectly serviceable and Kirsty "belts" so well, and Kevin provides all the support, but they don't reach into your heart in the same way.

[@larryross9492]

Absolutely love your educated reaction to my favorite group. We've watch several Finish murder mystery series, and I think I love Finish people!

[@annavaskelainen]

😊

[@terrycupp6687]

Anna, what a fantastic reaction ❤. You talked about Avi’s “round tone”, something I have long admired but not heard many reactors speak of. And… You are THE ONLY REACTOR I’ve heard mention Mitch’s release from his high belt to a relaxed and smooth head mix. He did that so effortlessly, yet it takes incredible support and control!! I loved your approach to the whole piece from a vocalist viewpoint. Thanks for the great reaction and I hope to see more Pentatonix from you, I’m going to search that out right now.

[@r0kus]

I loved your reaction and cogent, informative analysis. Thank you for taking the time to include an excellent English sub as well.

[@CourtneyLiz1220]

All of this! I’m always sad to miss out on an excellent analysis or commentary without subs. I know it’s a lot of work and SO appreciate it! This was such a great video!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you for your support! Means a lot! 😊❤️ It warms my heart to know you appreciate the cc so much. Writing it can be a pain in the ass sometimes! 😂

[@johngordon7510]

Love the "Mitch Slap" as Mitch starts singing.

[@annavaskelainen]

oh the "Mitch Slap" was very real hahah 😂

[@lynn2574]

Loved your reaction. Especially that you took time to appreciate Kevin. Sometimes reactors don’t appreciate his contribution. I would love to see your reaction to their cover of The Prayer.

[@michaelcooper5677]

Oh my ! I do not speak any Finnish but the sound of your voice makes me want to learn. I enjoyed and appreciated the English captions very much because what you had to say was intelligent and based on a fine understanding of voice and language. I admit that despite how much I enjoyed what you said and what I learned from it. I went back and went through it a second time with my eyes closed so I could listen to both songs; the one PTX was singing and also the one you were singing. Because while I do not understand the words, the emotions, the feelings and the innate joy you have in what you do and in life is not only apparent but it has it's own rhythm and musicality with delightful variations in tone and timbre and dynamics. When you do speak english it is done so well it is hard to believe it is not your "mother tongue". Thank you for this gift you have given us. You have enhanced my concept of Finland and the Finnish language and given me insight into the music of PTX . It is probably probably too forward and bold a thing to say but you are also a treat for people's eyes.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you very much for your kind words Michael. 😊 I highly recommend learning Finnish! 😉 I'm taken back by your comment on my English pronunciation! I did live in Scotland for a few years studying and teaching but I guess I hide that accent well then? 😂

[@Badger77722]

Loved the analysis and comments on the singers, and the Mitch-slap was a real winner! While it has absolutely nothing to do with the music or performance, I've always loved the way the audience reacts to this song. You can tell that they're very aware of the arrangement, and they are also amazingly (in this day and age) polite to both the performers and other audience members. There are short outbursts of applause and cheers for favorite singers, but it very quickly dies down to silence, so that everyone at the concert can enjoy the performance without interference from the noise of the audience.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahaha yes the "Mitch Slap" was very real 😂 Very well said there, 100% agreed.

[@doughibbing1121]

This was very refreshing. We got both reaction AND analysis. Looking forward to more.

[@rongotwalt4487]

Thank you Anna for finally reacting to one the very best acapella groups in the world ! Your reaction was fun to witness and your analysis was spot on as always ! Live in concert these beautiful different voices blended into one harmonious hallelujah that resonates into our souls ! Their studio videos are absolutely visual and vocal treats to watch ! Thank you so much for reacting to one of my favs and keep posting sweetheart I loved it ! 🤗👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️ Thx Ron! xx

[@halgunn2372]

I haved lsitended to dozens of PTX reactions-- Your's was the best! Spot on! You got them right away and heard things that others have totally missed. Bravo! You're gorgeous too!

[@annavaskelainen]

Awww thank you so much for your feedback Hal! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandapruner9860]

Oh my goodness! I love that you love Avi so much I love his voice!! Please react to any of his solo stuff!! Avi Kaplan maybe "Change on this rise"!or his new one "I'm only getting started " His new album comes out May 20!!!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@mikeconway9849]

I really enjoy your thoughtful analysis and comments, Anna. I was never a big fan of a capella music but with groups like Home Free and Pentatonics, I have definitely changed. Watching and listening to experts such as yourself just adds to my appreciation. Thank you very much!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thanks Mike! 😊 The world of a cappella music is absolutely fascinating! xx

[@addeigloriam4844]

I wish I knew the Finnish language but a beautiful reaction for a beautiful song. To watch Anna stay composed through the welling of tears was precious and endearing. With a crazy tragic world roaring around us, God allows a spark of what we can be and what we will be one day and these young people take us to a transcendent moment and a yearning that resides so deep while we live here in this place that can not fulfill it. Having watched a few reactions all with the same response just clearly shows that when you strip away the physical we obsess over, we all have the same needs and desires and one day they will be met with perfect love and unity. Precious moments for sure! God Bless you young lady!

[@christianmeyer6724]

Pentatonix + Anna's reaction = happily looking forward ! Fun with good music and interesting/knowledgable comments is (and so often used to be) a great combination. Appreciation meets pleasure, thanks for that ! 🤗🎶🤝👍

[@annavaskelainen]

Two days late but at least I got the copyrights lifted this week hahah! 😂 See you in the live chat!😊

[@coleensakamoto6844]

Loved hearing your comments in Finnish! Have never heard the Finnish language before. Beautiful! Looking forward to you reacting to more PTX.

[@annavaskelainen]

🥰🙏

[@paulaanderson7691]

Beautiful reaction - it’s obvious you know your craft very well!!! I love a good in depth reaction from a professional musician/vocalist. If you want more 5 part harmonies with no beatboxing (just Kevin’s gorgeous voice) I suggest Run To You or My Heart With You, although anything you choose from them it top level good!

[@Badger77722]

Mad World and Can't Help Falling In Love are also 5-part harmonies, with Kevin singing instead of beatboxing.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@donny1960]

A Master Class from a classy lady. You have helped me understand this performance so much more than I did without your wonderful commentary.. I appreciate the performance and your analysis beyond anything i could have wished for. Thank you for your great reaction. Also, "I am hooked" too. Thanks again.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thx Joe! 😊 I'm happy to know you found my video educating! Let's be hooked together! xx

[@dakker5292]

Great reaction and analysis, and again a great MitchSlap! I also loved your going back and forth between Finnish and English. It's always great to see a 'Pentaholic' born! I would also like to recommend 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'; not many groups without instruments can appropriately handle a piece without words, and they obviously have fun with it! And for a more thought provoking piece, do their 'Imagine'.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

Great analysis! Just gonna say that, this guy Kevin, that keep the beat is insane!! Almost like he's a living and breathing metronome.. pretty sick. This group is so awesome, all their voices blend so perfectly and this song is so emotional as well.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thx! 😊🎵 Yes they all are absolutely locked, beatwise! xx

[@Kodiak660]

I normally hate to see a beautiful woman tear up, but that was magnificent to witness.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahahah awww 😂

[@coffeetalk924]

I'm a lazy American who very much dislikes reading subtitles, but for some reason seeing and hearing a beautiful lady speak her native language is mesmerizing. Great RV and hello from California!

[@annavaskelainen]

Hahahh I'm happy to know my cc is not a turn off! 😂 Greetings to Cali! ☀️

[@joespradley2323]

Your eyes says it all. Thanks for reacting🙏🏼🌹

[@annavaskelainen]

🙏🏼🌹❤️

[@edrocheck9730]

Thank you for that entertaining and wonderfully analytic reaction. Your switch ups from Finnish to English confuse and fascinate me. There are so many Pentatonix performances to react to. I’m sure The Sound Of Silence will be on your list.

[@paulschmidt243]

Anna you are the best at your analysis..I loved your reaction to Mitch.. they are great, saw them in concert and met them backstage and they don't disappoint, they are so friendly and have everybody there plenty of time for conversation and pictures...I love your take on them..

[@annavaskelainen]

❤

[@deansouthwick1906]

I loved your analysis and watching you become a Pentaholic after such a small sample of their incredible talent. Avi’s voice, as some ladies have described it, is like a warm, enveloping hug. One thing I love about them is their ability to pass the “lead” without trying to overshadow the others. Each puts the song first, rather than their egos. Please do more Pentatonix. You highlighted their bravery in doing a well known song - and their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen is epic. Mary, Did You Know features a beautiful tenor solo from Kevin, and The Prayer is one of their newest, and hopefully will win them their next Grammy Award.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@jeff.howard]

Your reactions are as skilled as the performance!

[@thechomiji]

I love hearing professional analyses of their performances, and yours did not disappoint! Another vocal coach reactor described Kirstin's voice as "like a blade"! You may not know that although they create the basis for their arrangements by themselves, the final product is at least as much the work of their arranger Ben Bram. Those suspended chords are one of his favorite elements. I really hope that you do more from them. I would love for you to eventually work up to their recent release The Prayer, and then watch the documentary of the process that went into their recording of the album it's from, _Evergreen_ . The video is called The Recording of Evergreen. I think you will really appreciate seeing them work with Ben, and the dedication with which they work to give individual phrases the best possible performance.

[@ShreveportJoe]

Thanks for reviewing this. You pointed out details I haven’t noticed from other reactors. My favorites, which others have mentioned, that I’d love to see you respond to include their legendary Daft Punk Medley, The Sound Of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, The Evolution Of Michael Jackson, The ‘90s Dance Medley, Imagine, Little Drummer Boy, etc., etc.

[@annavaskelainen]

Glad I could offer something new. 😊 I'll add your votes for these songs you mentioned! xx

[@kayecastleman6353]

And we want more of you! Please, more Pentatonix. They have such a wonderful selection of beautiful classics, as well as fun, pop-py tunes, and their Christmas repertoire is exquisite. I am so looking forward to sharing more of this unique group with you. I especially love that you love Avi as so many of us do!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@davidblauyoutube]

I'm so happy you are hooked on PTX! And you are in luck, they have developed quite a rich catalogue over the years. Many covers of course, but they have done also their own original pieces. I hope to see more of them on your channel!

[@annavaskelainen]

Stick around David! More PTX coming! xx

[@susandickerson2663]

One of the best reactions to this piece I have watched. Thank you!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you for your comment Susan, it made my day! xxx

[@paulmartin2348]

I love your reaction because you get so excited even just your face before you say anything at all. 😀

[@Katybug335]

I really enjoyed your analysis and hope you will do more from the Pentatonix catalog. I know it’s not Christmas, but I would love to see your reaction/analysis of their official video of Silent Night. It’s stunning.

[@linmonash1244]

Can't believe this is your 1ST listen to PTX! Amazing! It's called being ' Mitch Slapped' hearing Mitch's voice for the first time. { try to react to his solo of 'Your Power' 'tis incredible} I think you got 'Avi Slapped' as well! --- or was it 'Avi Melted'? 😆This is 10% of what Avi can do. For something really great & shockingly different suggest you go next to their Daft Punk Medley. They are all excellent 'lead' singers - but their blended skills are next level. Aside from the beauty of what they create together - the other standout about PTX is how they help each other to individually Shine! 😍👍 Oh, & Kevin, the Beatboxer, also has a gorgeous tenor voice and is a classical cellist - amongst many other talents! 😊 Enjoy your PTX 'Journey'.

[@annavaskelainen]

Hahahaa me neither! 😂 Yes that "Mitch Slap" was very real indeed (as well as AVI slap

[@debbiedragone1451]

I totally love your analysis!!!! Thank for taking on PTX!! I hope you do more!! You will not be disappointed!!!

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@legslark]

Glad you found Pentatonix! Loved your reaction, I am looking forward to more!

[@garrywood5015]

I love the way you share your extensive musical knowledge with us! Thank you so much!

[@annavaskelainen]

thank YOU ❤️

[@nikipinz]

This rendition of the song never fails to bring tears to my eyes

[@markknebel8923]

Anna, I love watching and listening to your analysis. You seemed to be touched listening to performers sing. I get emotional sometimes with some songs. Take care.

[@johnhelwig8745]

Anna, thank you for the great analysis of the artists and the song in this video. Of the two versions of Hallelujah by Pentatonix videos, you picked my favorite. Others react to the official video version. This is one of their earlier songs. Over the years there have been a change, sadly Avi left to go solo in 2017 and has been replaced by Matt Sallee for the bass. I believe you would like to hear PTX's "Amazing Grace", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Sound of Silence". BTW: Pentatonix got their start when performing and winning an a cappella competition show "The Sing Off'" in 2011.

[@EdinhoGodoy]

One thing that I love is watching your video reactions just looking for your beatiful face, your tenderly eyes expressions and your amazing smile. I can't understand anything of your original language (I use subtitles), but love the sound of the words, mainly the ones that finishes em "a", and the way you pronounces it. I also love the way you alternate your lines with English. I met you here reacting to Lara Fabian's videos, which I love, and now I become a big fan of you. Watching your videos is delightfull.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you for your comment Edinho! It warms my heart greatly to know you appreciate my content so much! ❤️

[@EdinhoGodoy]

@@annavaskelainen everything is true. I' start listening your songs on KZbin and Facebook. What a beautiful voice you have!!!! Kisses, Anna!!! 😍

[@annavaskelainen]

@@EdinhoGodoy Awwww sweet! Thank you so much Edinho! ❤

[@artman2oo3]

The beautiful vocals in that performance literally make me misty-eyed. I loved your reaction. I don’t know a lot about the vocabulary of the mechanics of music or singing so this was educational as well.

[@rfiliagaful]

Anna, thank you so much for your great reaction to my favorite group. As everyone has said, it's especially nice to see a very first reaction to this amazing group of artists. You really gave such informed comments and it was wonderful to hear the more technical analysis as opposed to some who have no musical training. You've gotten plenty of suggestions for future reactions and I concur with them all. I didn't see Scott's original song, Thank You that is absolutely beautiful and so appropriate for our current times. Looking forward to future reactions.

[@annavaskelainen]

Pleasure. 😊 Glad to know you liked my video and found it educating as well! Thank you for your song suggestion! 😊 Hope to see you in my premiere live chat some day! xx

[@CLSM929]

So, Anna, as usual your analysis was magnificent! It is one thing to hear an awesome performance, but to have it supplemented by your skillful and almost kind presentation. What a treat. This performance deserves to be on any serious music lover’s play list. If you want to be totally blown away, listen to PTX does Bohemian Rhapsody. Keep up your fine work.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Bobal27]

I can’t wait to see you catching Bohrmian Rhapsody.

[@artfuldodger9430]

What a wonderful way to begin a Sunday, Pentatonix and Anna!! Thanks for another great reaction beautiful lady.

[@Tomloser4321]

Yeah.............seeing Anna on a Sunday is quite pleasant

[@annavaskelainen]

Glad you guys found your way here even though it's not our regular premiere day! 😊

[@artfuldodger9430]

@@annavaskelainen Of course, You made my morning more enjoyable, thanks for that! Have a lovely week beautiful lady!!

[@GabiPTNOBR]

Your WHAT; Is the the voice of angels: MITCH!❤❤❤

[@uniquely_mo]

Loved this reaction. You get teary at the exact moments I do, and your immediate love of Avi’s is also just like mine. So emotionally and beautifully done by them all. Your reaction to Mitch was also hilarious XD

[@annavaskelainen]

😂 yaaasss we're totally vibing! It's truly a beautiful, touching song. ahhh, my 'Mitch-Slap' 😂😂 glad you liked that too!!

[@rdpugh858]

Anna, love the reaction and welcome to the PTX "rabbit hole." As others have pointed out, anything you choose to react to next from this group will be (I think) a wonderful experience for you. New subscriber.

[@markfisher2683]

How could anyone possibly NOT be brought to tears and emotion listening to this perfect performance. Beautiful, and wonderful to see you TRULY FEEL it❤️.

[@caz-tastrophe]

This might be me favorite Mitchslap actually. It is *always* fun to see someone experience this for the first time, but when it's someone who knows enough about music to notice all the incredible things they are doing, it's that much better.

[@annavaskelainen]

Happy to know you liked my Mitch-slap! 😂😂

[@johnwakefield9378]

Great reaction very insightful and descriptive of what you have to say. Please do more pentatonic reactions, I’m hooked.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you for your feedback John! I'm happy you liked this one. 😊 Moe PTX coming!

[@megjones7860]

Hello Anna, Pentatonix are masters of their craft. Thanks for the analysis. For more of Mitch's counter tenor please react to The Prayer, and for a bit of a lower register please react to Amazing Grace and Sound of Silence. Of course you will also hear amazing vocals from all of them in these songs. More PTX please

[@shirleymoffat3338]

An excellent well-informed reaction and I love the way you slip from Finnish to English and back so effortlessly. Avi is an opera trained bass with a large range and although he has a few solo slots in the Pentatonix catalogue (for example the segment of Bruckner’s Christus Factus Est’ at the beginning of the live versions of ‘Aha’ or ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ and especially ‘Standing By’ where he takes the lead), you’ll need to visit his solo work to really appreciate him. Staying with Pentatonix though, their ‘Daft Punk’ medley, their original ‘Love Again’ their heart rending version of ‘Say Something’ and their astonishing ‘Evolution of Michael Jackson’ are really worth listening to. And their version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’! After Avi left, he was replaced by Matt - and there’s another big body of work to discover right there!

[@annavaskelainen]

Good to know you like me switching in between Finnish and English! 😂 Thank you for the info!

[@jenniferworley775]

Great reaction. Thank you for the subtitles. I have listened to many vocal coaches reactions but you give great content that is easily understood by a layperson like me. Thank you again. Jen, Ohio,USA.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank YOU Jen! 😊❤️

[@jackbozarth1390]

Love watching your facial expressions as notes change.

[@annavaskelainen]

😂❤️

[@keithzieglet1605]

Thank you for adding Pentatonix to your reviews when you get to know them better and listen to more of their music they have to be one of the best a cappella groups in the world for them to incorporate beatboxing into an a cappella group is just fantastic I love listening to them and thank you again for listening to them.

[@annavaskelainen]

Pleasure.😊

[@louellamoyer5578]

I enjoyed your reaction very much. Your analysis was on point. Hope you do more Pentatonix (aka PTX)!

[@raymondblanton9749]

Very nice choice for a first reaction to this amazing group. Your reaction was both fun and informative.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you for your kind words Raymond! 🙏

[@garrywood5015]

I just dropped by to watch your reaction again, because I couldn't resist! ;) And I must admit that I probably enjoyed it even more second time around. It is great to watch you as you enjoy the performance and then listen to your analysis of the (sometimes very subtle) technical elements of each PTX members performance, including Kevin who sometimes, unjustly, gets overlooked although he is a hugely important part of most performances. Thanks again for your reaction, and I hope to see more PTX reactions from you!

[@lanoss777]

More PTX reactions please. Although I don't speak Finnish, the subtitles were brilliant and your analysis was clear and concise x

[@annavaskelainen]

😊 Thank you very much Lance. More PTX coming! xx

[@paulhopkins5051]

Love your reaction and analysis Anna.

[@eikthesheik]

Can't wait to learn Finnish, but in the meantime thanks for the subtitles :) Mitch blows my mind every time with this performance!

[@annavaskelainen]

Hope you'll find some help with your Finnish studies from watching my channel! ^^ Yup Mitch is awesome!

[@melissacoviello2886]

I hope you listen to their cover of The Prayer! It’s absolutely stunning and even though you see their brilliance, the prayer will still blow your mind! I loved your reaction!

[@joeb4142]

With the camera angle and lighting Anna looks like a 40’s Hollywood movie star. This is as close to perfection as I’ve heard a group of singers since maybe Simon and Garfunkel.

[@annavaskelainen]

Oh really?! 😂 Haven't heard that one before! Yup it's a great arrangement!

[@lengould9262]

No moi. So fascinating to watch you hear this music. You understand it so well.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you Len! 😊😊

[@bobwallace9814]

Three of them, Scott, Kirstin and MItch all attended the same high school a mile away from me. They made the Choir teacher look like a genius. In the video Cheerleader, they are wearing the Martin varsity jackets of their school.

[@ladysong]

I love your reaction video. I always enjoy watching musicians and vocal coaches respond to PTX and other favorites of mine. I learn so much from you all, and my own appreciation of the groups grows commensurately. Thank you for your video.

[@pavelsuvorov5036]

Hello beautiful Anna!Great team.Super!Thank you, dear, for the excellent reaction!👏👏👏🌹🇷🇺

[@g--666--g]

Favourite song.... favourite singer.... Best vocalist..... favourite group, would like to hear your opinion and reasons why, beautiful young lady.

[@swampje1985]

You should definitely check out their Daft Punk mashup: the arrangement is amazing and actually won them their first Grammy award!

[@GatorNick]

Really enjoyed your reaction. Thanks for uploading 💯

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@justpassingthrough3657]

Love the raw emotion to a beautiful song

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@LuisRdzG10]

You are going to have a crazy blast with these guys, specially hearing Mitch xD

[@darsynia]

Yesssss, this was fabulous, please listen to a bunch more! I think you'd enjoy their version of Kiiara's Gold (but if you don't know the original song, toss it on to get a feel for how they switched it up, especially Mitch's mastery on the chorus) and their version of The Prayer, in particular (to hear more of their tones in combination). Loved all of your analysis!

[@annavaskelainen]

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[@guittadabe5214]

Awesome reaction. It was wonderful to see you so touched by their artistry. Some people who reacted for the first time to their music video version of Hallelujah were wondering how much of a decrease in quality would be felt if they sang it live. This proves that they only put out on video what they can also perform live. Which is simply incredible. Wait till you see their Daft Punk compilation. That was mindblowing in terms of not only the quality of their vocals, but also their creativity. It won them a Grammy!

[@Streunekater]

Hello, new German subscriber here... in the first seconds I thought "oh no! I don't understand her language!"... but then I realized there were subtitles. 😊 Thank you for the subtitles! I loved the reaction. Thank you!

[@Streunekater]

Damn... now that I have watched the rest of the video, I need to learn Finnish, move to Finland and watch all of your videos.

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi and welcome to the gang! Good thing you got the CC working already haha! 😊 Thank YOU for your lovely feedback!❤️

[@ellesadil5372]

My favorite of their's is Amazing Grace, it's just so beautiful.

[@SGC511]

What a lovely and insightful analysis.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you very much Steven! xx

[@cherylrobbins715]

What a great analysis!!

[@denisehaukkala9742]

They make us all swoon. I sang acapella a long time in school and just love their arrangements and execution. Also how they are totally selfless on working as a team to create the best sound overall. Sound or silence and the Prayer are exquisite on single song prowess. Their medleys are jaw dropping how they recreate the sounds with their voices. Daft punk won the Grammy 90s Dance Medley is arguably better than the originals Wizard of Ahhhs is a fantastic Oz reimagined Mashup

[@ShinyElfriend]

Beautiful reaction and analysis. Yes please, more of this!

[@annavaskelainen]

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