Cina REACTS to Pentatonix - Mad World

[@maryknight3405]

ah, this song makes me feel a bit sad today. They sound so beautiful, hauntingly beautiful.

[@tundiel]

Yeah, they definitely know how to hit you in the feels, right? ❤

[@CinaKhaledi]

Completely.

[@shortybarnesyanik]

Matt’s Bass line in this was amazing. Scott’s solos were on point as always. Mitch was haunting. Kirstin sounded amazing!

[@CinaKhaledi]

Couldn't agree more!

[@larrywt656]

In the backgrounds, it is only reversing during the Mad World chorus. During the verses, they are moving forward. This is my favorite version of this song, released with little pre-fanfare during the middle of the pandemic AND all the civil unrest in 2020. This song has never appeared on one of their albums, just this video and the single.

[@susansisson366]

It may have been a favorite of a beautiful young woman I knew. She killed herself just about this song came out, as much a victim of the social isolation of the quarantine, and the year that followed. I'm glad to know that they haven't put it on an album. It's just too distressing, too mournful, however beautiful the arrangement, however achingly sung. But it reflects the mood in the depths of the pandemic.

[@lexymich3647]

You are talking about the wall of sound being the same which you just said. They also dropped everyone out when Mitch sang mad world and the pentaholics said we never knew we needed Matt and Mitch harmonizing. Matt is a bundle of joy. He brought a whole lot of sunshine to the band!!!

[@hilarymol6607]

I was around when the original Tears For Fears version came out in the 80s, and it was a completely different tempo and feel to this version. I forget which band originally covered the TFF original, but it was re-born for another generation when Michael Andrews & Gary Jules teamed up to make a version of it for the movie "Donnie Darko". It would be cool to have Tears For Fears record a stripped-down (few instruments), more legato version of their song; I'd love to hear what they'd do with it in a different tempo. At any tempo, though, this is still on my (very long) list of favorite songs. The PTX version is masterful - well-blended as always, highlighting the swells and pulling back when it becomes something more like pleading or haunting. The video editor on this shows his insane skills - I can only imagine the number of hours put into coming up with the final version of this. As always, really glad I found your channel and loved your reaction to it. :)

[@CinaKhaledi]

🙏❤️💜

[@alanhufstetler5392]

I truly appreciate the way you dissect each video ... Pentatonix always has hidden gems in each song. Through vocal presentation or video presentation.... Every time listening to each of their songs, old or new, it's possible to hear, see or feel something new.... I'm here for it 😉

[@CinaKhaledi]

Exactly 🙏❤️💜

[@ptxlover6878]

This is my all time fav, it's so hauntingly beautiful and Match (Mitch and Matt) harmonizing gets me every time.. thanks for doing this masterpiece!

[@CinaKhaledi]

Match, Didn't know this one, Thanks 😅❤️💜

[@Fairplayer43]

They broke the mold with you señor!

[@doughaviland1729]

Cina! Love your reactions! Try RUN TO YOU next!

[@CinaKhaledi]

Much Love 🙏❤️💜 And sure have it on my watchlist.

[@FayolaOnline]

You are right about the blurred moving background representing the past. It's a reference to a movie that had this song in its soundtrack. Donnie Darko, which starts with Donnie receiving a book called The Philosophy of Time Travel. Great movie highly recommend.

[@CinaKhaledi]

Wow, I will, Thanks 🙏❤️💜

[@carolscott1686]

They gave hauntingly beautiful rendition of this song. I only wish they had given Kevin a solo as they did with all of the other members of the group. He has a beautiful voice too! ( I don't know why that bothers me so much, but it does.)

[@shaunagriffin1178]

I think we’ve all gotten spoiled with the times Kevin does solo that we get bummed when he doesn’t . Let’s face It, we’re spoiled! ☺️

[@Katybug335]

Maybe his sweet tenor would have changed the mood of the song too much. 😉

[@cynthiacharpentier662]

I understand, Carol, but it makes me so much more happy when I hear him because it's less often. I've noticed he sings solos most often with Christian music, if that helps.

[@klayers1555]

This is such a haunting, atmospheric song done in a brilliant arrangement - thanks for this one, Cina!

[@CinaKhaledi]

🙏❤️💜

[@tthinker9897]

I think the ghostly images in the background represent just going through the motions of life, and repeating the same monotonous routine over and over.

[@CinaKhaledi]

That's the beauty of art! Different perceptions from different point of views.

[@shaunagriffin1178]

Gosh I really enjoy seeing your reactions. I’m sure someone has mentioned this to you already but Mitch has done a video singing by himself, I would LOVE ❤️ to watch you listen to “Your Power “ and hear what you think about it Please. Take care Cina.

[@CinaKhaledi]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️💜 And absolutely, I have it on my watchlist.

[@elainecourteau6231]

Great comments! There is so much to listen to with PTX... You are right... Matt is doing a stellar job, big shoes to fill, and that “I find it hard to take” from Kirstie gives me chills every time. 🤗

[@CinaKhaledi]

Exactly 🙏❤️💜

[@lexymich3647]

Perfect choice Cina!! I can't wait to see you with sensory overload!!!

[@CinaKhaledi]

🙏❤️💜

[@magnushenbane4106]

I'm not sure why, but I've been in my feelings today. Kinda on the downside, thinking about this past year and a half. It's been rough for sure. This song/reaction, helped me get out of my head a bit. The lyrics to the song, the words you spoke, the layers they put into the music.... it's what I needed. Any who, Thank you, again! As always, I look forward to your next reaction. Til then, stay safe and take care! 😊💚👽🔥

[@CinaKhaledi]

Totally feel it, And you too 🙏❤️💜

[@emdet2234]

Can we add “Silent Night” to the list? The official video is live, and it’s so incredible. Not enough reactions to it!

[@CinaKhaledi]

For sure, Added.

[@emdet2234]

@@CinaKhaledi thank you!

[@debbierhodes4479]

They all did excellent in this one. The deadpan look and sound from Matt, Mitch and Kirsten give me chills. Of course Scott was good in lead and Kevin filling in all the gaps.

[@r0kus]

Thanks for another good reaction. You've started listening twice to every video, so I wish you would feel freer to talk during the second one. _Mad World_ has an interesting history, and Pentatonix is not even doing a cover. They are doing a cover of a cover. It was originally written and sung by the duo Tears for Fears in 1982. Melodically the original was fast and poppy, with a Caribbean flair. I didn't like it the first time I heard it (after hearing modified versions first), but over time I have grown to appreciate and even like it. It's worth a listen even if you don't react to it. The 2001 movie _Donnie Darko_ used the song as its theme. They left the lyrics alone, but completely changed the melody to the slow and haunting one you just heard. The shadow-smear imagery in the background was likely inspired by the movie, with its themes of "what is real?" and alternate universes. Pentatonix' and most other modern covers are based on the movie version.

[@CinaKhaledi]

Wow, Thank you so much, For sure I will listen to it 🙏❤️💜

[@uniquely_mo]

This is my favourite song of theirs with Matt. Just beautifully done

[@df5199]

This cover is amazing. Great reaction as usual.

[@CinaKhaledi]

Appreciated 🙏❤️💜

[@megandelynn6114]

What everyone else said- absolutely! And to add I love how they end on that haunting dissonant chord, which is perfectly uncomfortable(if that makes any sense?) Great reaction as always Cina!

[@CinaKhaledi]

Makes sense for me :) And Thank you 🙏❤️💜

[@loriestarinsky2596]

I guess technically Scott is considered a baritone.

[@shilohauraable]

I love your reactions! 💖

[@CinaKhaledi]

Deeply appreciated! 🙏❤️💜

[@Mahiahtree]

Thanks for the great reaction again, Cina. A great one to "feel" is one of their original songs called Run to You. 💚

[@CinaKhaledi]

Thank you so much, Yes Have it on my watchlist, Real soon 🙏❤️💜

[@lexymich3647]

I hope you have a great day or night too! If you would do the evolution of Ariana Grande you would see not only how low matt can go, but if you watch Matt and Kevin are vibing together so well. As one commenter said Avi was sort of doing his own thing.

[@CinaKhaledi]

For sure, I have it on my Watchlist 🙏❤️💜

[@Rick-i6x]

Please STOP disrespecting Matt.

[@CinaKhaledi]

🙏❤️💜

[@vidsorama2]

Avi left in 2017. We don't need to hear about your longing for him in every Pentatonix video. Seems disrespectful for no reason. Avi has his own KZbin channel which you can enjoy. He's moved on. I was excited that you were reacting to "Mad World" since it is one of my favorites. Then I heard you. Disappointed.

[@CinaKhaledi]

It's just my personal point of view, And I didn't say anything disrespectful 🙏

[@larrywhite2674]

@vidsorma2 You are the one who's being disrespectful.

[@vidsorama2]

@@CinaKhaledi That is a matter of opinion also. Matt is bass now. Why do you keep bringing up Avi and lamenting in so many reactions? It's disrespectful to Matt and the people who have accepted that Avi has moved on. It's your channel and you do you. I just wanted to you to know that your comments are coming off as disrespectful. I was a fan of your channel and a subscriber so I wanted to express my disappointment.

[@CinaKhaledi]

You are right 🙏