FIRST TIME REACTING TO | PENTATONIX "HALLELUJAH" REACTION

[@coreyswan8805]

You should listen to this song with headphones on for full enjoyment

[@cissypentaholicpage864]

I completely agree!!!

[@johnholder4208]

Oooohhhhhh yyyeeeaaaahhhhh That way you get that base!

[@patbrewer4205]

Avis’ bass is unbelievably low and full but with earphones it’s spectacular

[@SuperAface]

Amen to head phones!!! It’s like your only getting 50% of the sound without them.

[@debbiea4786]

Agreed!!!

[@jayholland2632]

Yes, that is his voice. His name is Mitch Grassi a counter tenor, and you've just been what we Pentaholics refer to as "Mitch-slapped". Just an FYI when you listen to Pentatonix you really need to use headphones to be able to catch all the details and full effect from the beatboxing to the incredible bass work of Avi 2011-2017 and Matt 2017-present (only member change). Scott Hoying the first singer is a baritone with in insane range and covers the bass parts when Avi or Matt are singing Lead. Kirstin, or Kirstie, is a mezzo soprano. Her, Scott, and Mitch grew up together in Arlington TX and have known each other since chidhood. Avi Kaplan (bass) and Kevin Olusola (tenor, beatboxer, cellist) were added just prior to their audition and winning run on 'The Sing Off' to meet the five person minimum. Kevin is a musical savant and arguably the most talented member of the group. Besides his beatboxing skills, he is a world-class cellist and has an impressive tenor voice.

[@Cath1027]

Had to subscribe for more Pentatonix. Excellent reaction. Try with headphones

[@sean1849]

Jay with the 40 page biography

[@michaelbritt3466]

Hi Britt! Great reaction, and welcome to the rabbit hole that is Pentatonics (aka. PTX). Warning!!! You are starting on a journey that can become an addiction. You should find that we Pentaholics (PTX fans) will practically blow up your channel waiting for our next fix of sharing PTX with you. PTX are 3 time Grammy winners and have many Christmas albums. Yes, headphones, or earbuds, are highly recommended. Not even good speakers catch all of the effects you will discover in their arrangements. Btw, there is an abundance of live performances to choose from, as well. Also, they just recently performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at the College Football Championship game. It is an ESPN production, and it was stunning. It's all over KZbin and other platforms. Hope to see more PTX reactions!

[@jayholland2632]

@@sean1849 😝 I thought I condensed it pretty effectively.

[@sean1849]

@@jayholland2632 You did well old friend

[@catherinelopresti7121]

They aren't just acapella, they are THE acapella group. 3 Grammys, nominated for fourth this year, and are getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year also. They don't miss with any song they do, whether it is a cover (which is known as an upgrade) or an original.

[@Jack-cr5jy]

No not a upgrade but they are very good and I love em to bits

[@jeannordstrm3935]

i think voiceplay is a better group put it is hard to call

[@melodiemalone2317]

@@jeannordstrm3935 yeah I prefer voiceplay too. Have you see the last video it s just 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@floridareedsreviews]

I think anyone would be hard-pressed to argue whether PTX, VoicePlay, or Home Free is the better group. I think they are all about equal caliber in different genres.

[@alexanderkutschera149]

Up grade my ass!!! KD Lang and Leonard Cohen both do a better job of the song.

[@jwhiteuk]

This is stunning acapela. Like all Pentatonix tracks, it sounds great without earphones/pods but it's incredible with them. You pick up lots more layers ..... particularly the base.

[@rcinsley]

Over-ear headphones add A LOT to your enjoyment of these spectacular a cappella performances.

[@Badger77722]

Agreed. So much of the amazing bass from Avi just isn't there without headphones (or at least decent earbuds).

[@rcinsley]

@@Badger77722 What constitutes "decent" earbuds? Once, I tried to look up and compare the performance specs for expensive earbuds with the specs for a good set of cans...but could never find specs for any of the earbud products. Mostly, I see reactors who are in the music business using over-the-ear headphones. Indirectly, that tells me they're superior to earbuds...but I'd love to find some specs and learn what high-end earbuds are capable of delivering.

[@Badger77722]

@@rcinsley I don't use earbuds (they bother my ears), but I assumed that the specs were readily available if you did the research. I know I've seen some musical coach/singers using them (Fairy Voice Mother comes to mind). If that's not the case, then headphones with good low range response - at least down to 20 Hz, lower if you can find and afford them. IMO, over-ear headphones will always give better sound, because they do a lot more to isolate your ears from ambient noise than earbuds, but some people have the same problem with them that I have with earbuds - they bother them.

[@rcinsley]

@@Badger77722 I got used to over-ear headphones decades ago and have never tried earbuds...but I'm always happy to try new types of products that can deliver the "punch" of a good set of headphones.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

Hat Homeboy is Mitch. There is no other voice like his. The shock of hearing his voice is collectively known as being Mitch-Slapped. Waited for it and wasn't disappointed! Thanks for the reaction. They have many Christmas albums.

[@azekel7687]

Everyone's voice is Unique, but even though Countertenors are rare, there are still Countertenors that sound more heavenly than Mitch and he already sounds heavenly already. I'm just saying that saying "There is no other voice like his" is like saying he's the only Countertenor in existence.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

They hum better than most people can sing. I'd listen to a whole album of them humming. You're going to adore "Mary Did You Know", and I know you're going to listen to it because you're hooked now and won't be able to stop listening to Pentatonix. Welcome to to the club.

[@unimatrix0169]

I've always thought their humming was so out of the world. It's like a warm hug that you didn't know you needed but got as a gift.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

@@unimatrix0169 🥰😀

[@heinleinreader]

If she wants to hear Mitch shine, Bohemian Rhapsody or the Prayer are my suggestions. If she's looking to hear Kirstie belt up a storm, she could pick almost any song they do. If she wants to hear Kevin sing out front, Bohemian Rhapsody and Imagine are probably good, or even Twelve Days of Christmas. If she wants to hear Matt stretch his entire range Sound of Silence is probably best. Avi gets down toward hitting basso profundo in this one, so it and Bohemian Rhapsody and Imagine are probably best for him. For Scott, my personal favorites are the Prayer and Sound of Silence. As a group, I haven't heard an average output, let alone a stinker, yet. Just my personal opinions and suggestions.

[@elizabethsingleton636]

Mitch slapped expressions always thrill me. I love this group.

[@doomkiller282]

love seeing the Mitch slaps

[@duke2651]

Hat Boy is Mitch Grassi, a counter-tenor singer. We call what you experienced being "Mitch Slapped". It still happens to us veterans! :) BTW - The first singer, girl, and Hat Boy have been friends since the 8th grade. They were in choir together! They know each other's vocals like their own, hence how they are so perfectly blended.

[@robin8773]

i got hooked on pentatonix during the pandemic. they not only have great voices but they sing all genres of music, have duets with so many other people/groups, do medleys/mashups/evolutions of other artists. they also sing in other languages. they do original music and they have many side projects. they have 7 christmas albums. it is interesting to compare their early work to the most recent. something about them, their chemistry, is special and really draws you into the music and gives you all the feels. that's a nice realease from the stressful times we live in. enjoyed your reaction; i hope you will do more pentatonix.

[@ShreveportJoe]

They have so many great performances… as suggested, the Daft Punk Medley is a must… the Sound of Silence, the 90’s Dance Medley, the Evolution of Michael Jackson… all stunning. The setting for Hallelujah is a dry lake near where I live in the Mojave Desert in Southern California.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

You need headphones when listening to them! You will miss so much if you don't. Keep doing Pentatonix and pentaholics will flock to you.

[@smbmiller655]

Their voices and bodies ARE the instruments! Welcome to the wonderful world of we Pentaholics!

[@andyc1318]

The live version of this is crazy as well. From the Christmas special. Kevin the beat boxer and everyone is crazy!

[@philipkudrna5643]

Yes, it IS his voice. Thah‘s Mitch Grassi, a counter Tenor! And the expression on people’s face when first hearing his voice is called a „Mitch slap“ or „being Mitch-slapped“!😂

[@hollypate2831]

Sometimes I forget that people aren’t listening to pentatonic on the regular like I do. What I wouldn’t give to hear these songs for the first time again… welcome to the club, enjoy traveling down the rabbit hole, and prepare to be absolutely amazed by what this group can do!

[@pamscarr8696]

Avi Kaplan was the bass for the group for 6 years. He is a classically trained basso profundo/ a great song writer and in my opinion the greatest bass out there today. He gave the group such depth and strength.

[@bfly5990]

Welcome to the world of Pentatonix. Yes that’s Mitch’s voice. They never disappoint. Magical singers and hardworking loving folks It’s so easy to fall in love with them. Every kind of music covers and originals. All are great.

[@philipkudrna5643]

Yes, all voices, no loops or anything - they can pull the same thing off live - as is proven by many videos on KZbin. And when it‘s Avi‘s solo, Scott (first guy) takes over the bass party.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Britt you really need to get yourself a set of headphones to really appreciate all this music you're listening too.

[@perfectkismet]

They have seven Christmas albums and a couple extended editions with additional songs 😅 They also have a bunch of cover albums with some originals and two originals albums. Plus some singles aaand some one-off live performances and concert-exclusives they never did in-studio (like the Sesamee Street appearance(s)). So, yanno, enjoy!

[@pclarice]

I loved the "that's not his voice" followed by the skeptical side eye that followed. I hope you'll react to more of their amazing music!

[@InkWellideas]

I truly appreciate your expressive vocabulary - not only "amazing!" every pause, you made your descriptions reflective and personal. You're going to enjoy this band.

[@alan-freeman]

Pentatonix They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that. The founding members are:- Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead); Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty")Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease); Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair, true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese). Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on KZbin, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings. Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma. While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition. They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his KZbin videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing". Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours! They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on KZbin), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building. But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on KZbin, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live. Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers. But when their cover of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label. They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys. Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry. Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group. After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre. Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work. Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place. They have been nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen. Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. They have announced that they will have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame to be installed next year. Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. 3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.

[@annmc3878]

They have 11 years of music that you can react to. When you react to Pentatonix, the Pentaholics show up. Thanks for your reaction. They have 7 Christmas albums and many non Christmas albums.

[@jstmez]

Imagine how good that would have sounded with earphones. 🙂 They do use instruments on occasion but you will see them if you do. Kevin can play the cello and beatbox at the same time. Avi, the second singer, left the group on good terms and was replaced by Matt. Everyone else has stayed. After taking time off and his mother getting through cancer treatment, Avi started performing again, mostly his own music. He does use instruments and went back to more folk. I think he is still involved in an acapella academy he and Scott helped set up. Home Free is very good also. They won a singing show the year after PTX did. (The show is how the five came together, Scott wanted to be on it but needed 5 people so they found Avi and Kevin and all met the day before they auditioned.) Both groups sing some of the same songs, mostly some Christmas ones, but Home Free does more of a country sound.

[@kbogue5690]

Scott is not a founder of A Cappella Academy. The first few years, Pentatonix performed there, but have not been involved since Avi left the group. The three founders are Avi Kaplan, Ben Bram, and Rob Dietz. This summer will be the academy’s 10th anniversary.

[@rcinsley]

A cappella groups are magical, and you will be VERY happy exploring three of them: Pentatonix (PTX), Home Free, and VoicePlay. To their credit, PTX and HF both won the NBC talent competition show "The Sing-Off" (Seasons 3 and 4.) With its original line-up (seen here in this video) PTX won 3 Grammys -- one of which was for an amazing a cappella version of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from "The Nutcracker Suite." kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWWoHSvgMR8fZo But wait......"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" has no lyrics...how'd they do that?

[@xScooterAZx]

Home Free are just a cover band. They do all covers of other people's songs.

[@sandyleewhite]

I discovered Pentatonix about 4 years ago, and have never looked back, and I am still in Awww, knowing all the sounds we are hearing, are their voices! Please continue discovering Pentatonix, you will not be disappointed 😊 I would recommend their live version of Hallelujah, to get the full effect, of their abilities.....my other recommendations are, The Prayer, Amazing Grace, and for a switch up, and to show their versatility, The evolution of Michael Jackson 💖💖💖 They really are a beautiful Gift 💝💝💝

[@wolfedan3]

You cannot listen to Pentatonix without good headphones, period.

[@Midnight-vw7td]

Little Drummer Boy was the first song I heard them perform. Loved them ever since.

[@bmorse68]

If you loved this one, you gotta try O come all ye faithful....They simply re defined the song, will never think of it any differently again...their talent is second to None !!!!! Oh and they are incredible in concert...i've seen them twice in Chicago.

[@darrinlindsey]

OMG!!! So many of their videos are awesome. But one stands completely on it own. Bohemian Rhapsody is done so well. They took 5 years to complete the video, as, out of respect for Freddie Mercury, they didn't want to release it until it was exactly what they wanted. IT'S AMAZING!

[@rhondadananay2106]

Mary,Did You Know? Is another outstanding performance that will give your goosebumps goosebumps!

[@judithbush939]

Pentatonix is the premier acapella band in the world. They all have massive ranges and have original music. They have been together sin 2011 and have massive catalog of songs they are not heard on the radio because for some reason their studio does not know how to market acapella music. They are just as nice a people as they are magnificent singers.

[@danielcarter837]

They are very meticulous with every note of every arrangement and every frame of a video. They along with their arranger Ben Bram might be the best music arrangers of the last decade. The clothes they were wearing on their outro were the clothes they were wearing when they filmed their Christmas special that year which included this song. The live version of this is just as good. They counted to 5 on Sesame Street and it was glorious.

[@PeterPetersNL]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpOQp2Ctgrdpb80

[@talyn5304]

This was a wonderful reaction! More, please!! Can you react to their covers of "Mad World" and their "90's Dance Medley" next?? =)

[@philipkudrna5643]

Finally! It‘s taken a while for you to finally enter the PTX rabbit hole! There is a lot to discover. My personal recommendations for your next PTX reactions: Sound of Silence, Amazing Grace, Daft Punk Medley, 90ies Dance Medley, The Prayer and Havanna!

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. Pentatonix always put some non-Christmas songs on their Christmas albums. Hallelujah is a year-round song. As of now it has over 700 million views on KZbin.

[@TomLloyd-18]

live rendition of this from their Christmas Special 2016 is as good if not better. You really need to use headphones or earbuds when you listen to PTX .

[@lauriefarmer7724]

There's a Christmas album? There are a lot of Christmas albums! Their Evergreen album is up for a Grammy this year. They do Christmas better than anyone.

[@coyote541000]

If I had to suggest one Pentatonix song it would be ""Mary did you know"

[@McLeod2022]

This channel is a joyful experience. Your singing voice is stunning. Your speaking of your daughter's connection is lovely. Your man is special to have a woman who loves him. This was my first experience with PTX and they are such a fun crew to run through. Peace to you and your Loves. Binging this channel sooo hard because it is truthful, interesting, honest, and simply a Joy.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Great reaction. You need to use headphones for these guys. Trust me on this. The live Christmas special performance of this song is mind blowing. They are simply incredible. There is no other A cappella group like them. They are the gold standard. I remember the Sesame Street performance and it was so much fun. It’s floating around on YT somewhere. They are prolific in their production and have a bazillion covers as well as originals. Everything they do is magical and that’s no an exaggeration. Get their Christmas albums. Each one is worth it.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

This was a wonderful reaction. All of the previous comments are correct and full of wonderful information. The song that they did on sesame street was the counting song. This is a magical group of people. (In either form) They are all super talented as well as real. They had a concert at the Hollywood Bowl the end of October. 20 days before, 4 of the 5 members ( Kirstie just had a baby girl and was taking care of her) actually worked the ticket box office for 4 hours. I talked to someone who was there. They milled around the crowd and sang a few songs. How many multi platinum selling artists would take the time to do something like that. I believe that it's because, they built their fan base from KZbin videos. So, they are very connected with their fans. February 5th, we will all find out if they get their 4th Grammy (Matt's 1st) and on the 20th they receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I also, totally agree that earphones really help to better appreciate the complexity of what goes on in the background as the leads sing. They have a HUGE catalog of videos throughout the 11 years. Ranging from early "couch videos" Bohemian Rhapsody is an example, to stunning ones like Amazing Grace and the Prayer. I'm sure that you can see already, pentaholics are a warm and embracing group. A genuine reaction wins us over every time. We are here to help guide you along your journey. A huge part of the joy with this group, is sharing the magic with others. I could go on and on. Instead, I will just say thank you and enjoy.

[@stricklandfan]

Hey Britt. I love your content. If you are into Pentatonix and a capella you need to watch their 'Daft Punk' medley. Where this song is very emotional the medley is extremely fun. The bass of the group Avi and the beat boxer Kevin are really showcased in the song. Its incredible!

[@loveloochay]

💙💙💙🎼💙💙💙 fantastic. This is one of my favorite covers of all time, in any genre. Thank you for sharing. PENTATONIX has a huge catalog .. enjoy !! Try "IMAGINE" By The Beatles .. you might cry. No instruments ....

[@sauliusj8414]

Reacting Pentatonix "DAFT PUNK"

[@patrickpost494]

You wouldn't think it but it sounds the same "LIVE"!

[@philipkudrna5643]

Congrats, Brit! You are - as far as I can tell - the first commenting on the crack in the ground! And I, too, am convinced that this spot was chosen deliberately!

[@davidblauyoutube]

That last harmony is so tender it brings me to tears. Knowing that you were in choir makes your reaction even more impactful. Thank you!

[@Kodiak660]

Home Free, Man of constant sorrow will amaze. Acapella group like Pentatonixs.

[@loril2466]

The song on Sesame Street was them counting to five. And no, there are no instruments.

[@brittreacts]

THAT WAS IT!!!

[@perfectkismet]

@@brittreactsIt's on KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpOQp2Ctgrdpb80

[@haselmaus8054]

They also sang "C is for cookie" and "Rubberduckie"

[@loril2466]

@@haselmaus8054 I had never seen that one. Thanks!

[@loril2466]

I just found another one, this one with Matt. Pentatonix singing nursery rhymes for Sesame Street. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIS8kpeeZ92gmas

[@chenawejamieson8628]

Tyty for the awesome reaction! Yes hat boy is Mitch. As all the other comments are true, you'll be able to see Mitch's vocal range in The Prayer and Lion king theme song. Those two are off the top of my head. Gosh he has so many other songs too. Scott too has an awesome range as well. Welcome to the Mitch Slap, rabbit hole, and what us fans are called Pentaholics. You'll enjoy it😊🔥❤

[@andycofin6983]

Don’t forget Aha! From Singapore. The first time I heard PTX, it was this song. I was dealing with depression and was literally numb. I enjoyed Scott’s part, thought that Avi had amazing clarity and control, assumed Kirstie was the real focus of the group, until Mitch began singing. I broke down and began weeping like I had lost everyone I loved all at once. His voice was so cathartic. There was some serious healing done that day.

[@neetgupta1]

You got 'Mitch-slapped!' It's what us Pentaholics call it when people react to Mitch's incredible voice!

[@russellballard1595]

I took my mother, aunt and cousin to their Christmas concert in December. Hands down the best performance I've ever seen, and I've been to a lot of concerts.

[@bettydiorio8551]

Loved this reaction. They are dynamic. So much you need tto react to. Daft Punk. IMAGINE, The Prayer. I could go on and on. They gave a Hugh playbook.

[@pjb3583]

From Sesame Street to Hallelujah, what a way to open the door to Pentatonix! New subscriber, here for all the PTX you care to feature. They were a pandemic discovery for me, so I have had a couple of years to explore their discography. I love their big, full, luscious anthems, like this one and Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King, Prayers for This World and Amazing Grace. Their Grammy winners are the Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies and Jolene with Dolly Parton. Want a bopper? Try Come Along, their 90s Dance Medley and their cover of Problem. How about an original? Try Anchor, Coffee in Bed or Sing. Looking for emotion? Say Something will break your heart. But, honestly, any title you choose will be good. I enjoyed your reaction very much, you are so expressive, and I am glad you enjoyed them. Peace from Ohio …

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Without headphones you miss the impact of the bass. Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. It's an amazing journey and you'll have a lot of company!

[@tennillegordon4768]

My daughter and I have seen them twice in concert and im sure we will attend more. They are so talented.

[@brittreacts]

that sounds like an amazing concert!

[@PeterPetersNL]

This is one of the few Hallelujah impressions that make me shiver.

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

Can't wait to watch you dive down this particular rabbit hole... the Pentaholics will flood you with suggestions. My best advice is, if you know the song is a cover and don't necessarily know the original, react to the original YHEN listen to PTXs cover or "UPGRADE" as their covers are called by Pentaholics. This also gives you a chance to fall down other rabbit holes... The best example is IMHO, Queens Bohemian Rhapsody. There are a few reactors that will do the original, then the cover to compare. Just an idea...

[@GatorNick]

Gotta have headphones when you listen to Pentatonix. Then you'll get the full value of what they're dishing out. 💯

[@jerolddavis]

Depends on what you mean by "instrument", ever since Kevin got that drum kit installed in his throat. 😂 No, but for real, that is totally voices with polymath Kevin Olusola not only doing vocal percussion, but managing 2 types of body percussion at the same time. He's unreal.

[@billwieland8497]

Yes, as per other comments: Please check out *Home Free* as well. They are a country (but so much more) rooted a capella group.

[@riaborka8836]

They are the a capella group without a single instrument. Maybe check out the song Man of Constant Sorrow from an another a capella group, Home Free.

[@ScalexCzech]

More specifically - the vast majority of their songs are purely a capella, but occasionally Kevin (the beatboxer) brings out his cello called Beyoncé, or they have a guest (e.g. Lindey Stirling on violin).

[@rfiliagaful]

And their new Christmas album is chock-a-block full of incredible instruments. However, they've been very open about their foray into using instruments for this album.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Please react to Pentatonix singing: Amazing Grace The Prayer Can You Feel The Love Tonight Be My Eyes The Sound of Silence Havana Gold

[@susanricketts8916]

The Prayer, Mary did you know, Daft Punk, Imagine, Say Something, Sound of Silence. I could go on and on but these are some of my favorite. Oh and Oh come all ye faithful.

[@renee176]

Yes, and when they sing this live they sound even better. There's a video out there with them singing this in front of a live audience, I think it's done at Christmas time. They have so much great music to enjoy, the covers they do and their own original music is simply Awesome!

[@jeraldkimball494]

Great reaction. This group always delivers and are flawless it seems.

[@duke2651]

This is acapella. Most of their stuff is, but Kevin (the beat-boxer and occasional high tenor also plays the cello on a few videos. BTW - HOME FREE is also acapella. People fight over who is the best. To me, they both are the best and I am proud to be a PENTAFRY! :) Be well, Duke

[@friesenbrent]

Britt......GIRL !!!!!!!! Listen to me Anytime you listen to any of these Groups Pentatonix, Voice Play, Home Free. Whom ever they are HEADPHONES are a Must, to enjoy The FULL Angelic and Soul moving, Mesmerizing, Experience of it all. You will Never hear the Their Amazing Versions of these Master pieces or Experience Them like it's meant to be Heard without Headphones. Put them on Girl a let them take your Soul away on a Musical Adventure of a Lifetime !!!!!!!! Thank me later, lol Love the Channel by the way

[@danielhoehne801]

Britt, you are THE antithesis of the peeps I subscribe to. You're open, and you notice things. There was one girl who noticed something that I noticed in then end humming portion. Either Matt or Christie branched off, and it sounded like a violin or another string instrument....was amazing.

[@larryk6779]

Yeah your baby discovered how enchanting they are, long before you did. "Welcome mum"

[@angelastewart7049]

My my young lady....you have a beautiful voice too! I love your reaction to them!

[@marcusanton95]

I too was blown away by Britts voice.

[@richardwilson5560]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Pentatonix!! No instruments. Sometimes they have them, but you will see them as well. Thanks for a great reaction! 😁😁😎

[@gr8-fun162]

Headphones or quality earbuds when listening to them. I can't stress it enough. It makes a HUGE difference and gives you more appreciation for what they do with just voices and beatboxing.

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

They are all great singers, but when they come together is an other level, and you point very well that you could hear everyone of them but at the same time you hear the blend of their voices, is perfect, they have so many songs, the best acapella group and the most famous, 3 time Grammy awards and they could win another this year for their album The Evergreen! Hope you continue with this rabbit hole, I know Christmas just past but they have a lot of Christmas songs, and they do Covers and original music, and all are great

[@thechomiji]

They know how to get out of each others' way and to share the spotlight.

[@wadepond5781]

WOW!!!! Love, LOVE, LLLOOOOVVVEEEED your reaction! There are too many amazing songs to pick from their catalog for reactions, many of which are already listes. As a Pentaholic myself, Amazing Grace, Sing, Can't Hold Us, Daft Punk, 90s Dance Medley, The Prayer, Cheerleader....just jump in the rabbit hole and enjoy the ride. Watching for more of your reactions!

[@duke2651]

WELCOME! Glad to see you here at the PENTATONIX rabbit hole. Don't forget to try out HOME FREE/End of the Road - WARNING! DO NOT wear your favorite socks when your listen to them!

[@FuzWuz64]

The feeling you get with the volume and intensity is and release, and they kill it! It always makes me either hold my breath or throw my hands in the air. You should check out The Prayer.

[@susanpeterson9947]

Pentatonix on Sesame Street was also my introduction to them, watching with my grandkids…they sang a song about counting to five. They also sang the Rubber Duckie song as I recall, might have been on a different episode. As others have said, headphones (or at least earbuds) really will allow you to hear the bass singer and beatboxer much better.

[@heinleinreader]

I agree with you totally that they never overpower the overall sound or the lead, but you can still clearly hear every single voice separately. I have a bit of imagery that I have come to use when speaking about a capella in general, but about Pentatonix specifically. I say simply that they stay beautifully in their own lanes, and that allows the vocal traffic to move much more efficiently and smoothly.

[@keymack2477]

Great reaction to this beautiful version of this Leonard Cohen song. Two more versions of "Hallelujah" you must react to one day are the original by Cohen (best live) and the version by kd lang, also live! In regards to more music from Pentatonix just take your pick, every song I have ever heard from them is awesome!!

[@Hashtag_Not_All_Hippies]

This is one heck of a rabbit hole to go down. I'd suggest your next Pentatonix video be "The Prayer". You'll be blown away. Two other powerhouse acapella groups that also have multiple video rabbit holes to go down are Home Free, and Voiceplay. To start with, for Home Free, I'd suggest their cover of Boys II Men's "End of the Road". For Voiceplay, I'd suggest their cover of "The Dragonborn Comes Skyrim".

[@nickybomberry1190]

Subbed for more PTX. Welcome to joy that is Pentatonix

[@Badger77722]

You mentioned the lyric "broken" used several times, and their final position next to a crack in the ground. Here's another lyric "coincidence" to think about: 03:12 When Avi (2nd solo, beard and beanie) sings the line "Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew ya", the editing put that line up against a closeup of Kirstin's face. Hers is the only face besides Avi shown in closeup during that line.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 When you are listening to Pentatonix it is a must to have headphones. You spoke of hearing each voice individually when they are singing it as a group well you are completely missing half of their sounds that they can make.. when you get headphones go back and listen to this song and you will see exactly how many layers they produce when they are singing. Shortly before she passed Leonard cone the gentleman who wrote the song Heard Pentatonix cover. He said it was the best cover of his song he had ever heard

[@Marta_Lledo_Video_Channel]

Hola Britt...I was watching this one again and when you mentioned hearing each individual voice but them still blending as one it made me remember growing up as part of the church/school choir. I went to a Catholic school and the Cathedral was a big, beautiful gothic style church. The loft was in the very back and up high with a huge pipe organ. The way the sounds echoed back and forth was amazing and somehow uplifting...but that grand organ was just as you explained! We sang hymns in Latin with 6- or 8-part harmonies and when that organ hit 8-part cords you could hear (and literally feel the vibration) from every note and how it blended at the same time! Gorgeous to catch that...and of course, when taIking about Pentatonix over the last 6 or 7 years I have compared my listening experience with them to that organ! Great insight!!!

[@rhondadananay2106]

Saw the in concert a few Christmas’ ago….they were AHHHHHMAZING!

[@samueljones6021]

Im very new here but so far you are hitting all my faves Harry mack and pentatonix. I have been a petatonix fan since they were on sing off competing for a contract. I hate that Avi (bass) left but i like some of his solo stuff. Everyone in pentatonix is a powerhouse all on their own tho. Mitch has the vocal chords of an angel. Mary did you know is another amazing song from them. Little drummer boy is another one. Now you need to look at Connor price and Tom macdonald and im in heaven. They are all badass in their own lanes. Keep them coming. I love everything ive seen you do.

[@barbershopbrat]

They have 200 songs to check out! I suggest The Prayer, Sing, Popspring 2016 Live, La La Latch, the entire “Evolution Of….” Series, Daft Punk, Havana, Can’t Sleep Love, Sing, Can’t Hold Us, Sound of Silence, Gold, and so many Christmas songs. I love their rendition of O Come All Ye Faithful and Carol of the Bells. But you honestly can’t go wrong with anything you choose. I mean it. Every piece they do is an upgrade.

[@Keitenrenbu]

Their 'Daft Punk' medley is one of my favorite, the way they composed and perform the songs is pure genius!

[@kenhayes3448]

They did a song for Christmas during the pandemic call Thank You. Well worth the listen.

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥ Seeing you react to Daft Punk (official video) with headphones is now on my bucket list.

[@jackpeters9048]

If a song was ever able to lift you to another level...this is it...powerful...

[@greeneyelove2003]

LOL. My aunt said the same thing about his voice. I had to replay the part three times before she could believe it. When she heard their version of Amazing Grace she was shocked again.

[@barbaragoodwin5799]

I loved your reaction and can tell that you’re new to Pentatonix, so I just subscribed. I am a Pentaholic and I loved watching your first Mitch slap. The guy with the hat is named Mitch and most reactors get Mitch slapped just about every time they hear him sing. Please consider reacting to more like the sound of silence, the prayer, and imagine by John Lennon💕

[@joymiller4253]

Wow! I am LOVING your reactions! And especially this one. I have enjoyed many people react to Pentatonix and your are the very first one to mention the 'broken' place in the ground. Good eye! And I am always moved by this no matter how many times I have watched it. Keep up the unbridled reactions - your expressions are fabulous. (and if you're not - you should be a model, just sayin' !)

[@sergiolopesdeoliveira2759]

I from Brazil. I do not speak english... i'm learning. I love your react... i have 55 years old and like your react. God bless your life...and your family too...

[@bradclifton5248]

About 5 Christmas albums ago. Amazing Grace was lead piece 2 years ago, Thank you, 3 years ago, 12 months ago was a classic opera piece. Sugar plum Fairy was after this but won them their second Grammy. Take you pick of Christmas albums.