Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis: PIECE OF MY HEART by PENTATONIX

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Sir Hairless reacts to Pentatonix's "Piece Of My Heart" from The Sing Off
As always, let me know in the comments of any songs or artists you'd like to see next, or anything else!
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0:00 Preview
0:19 Intro
1:41 Reaction & analysis
14:04 Final thoughts
#pentatonix #pieceofmyheart
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[@SirHairless]

Check out this Pentatonix reaction next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKasdJWEbJt4otU

[@tersommers]

Your ears have a very high IQ! I strongly feel one's ears have to be in order to yank out all those pieces of the pie when every part meshes so well together! Thank you for what you do!

[@Kateresa42]

You might enjoy watching the judges comments at the end of the song. They’re pretty funny

[@SirHairless]

I do! Just off-camera

[@InkWellideas]

Cheeky of the very fresh PTX to throw Kevin a flugelhorn, and Mitch a set of cymbals so soon; five members competing boldly with Dartmouth's 17 or 18

[@jasgem76]

I love the sing off performances just because it amazes me what they managed to pull off as a new group and it highlights how far they've come.

[@bettinasade9385]

Still amazed how much you pull Out of one 'shorter' Song with fun. It is great how much Performer grow

[@theresadeuschle8500]

Agree! He's the best reactor!

[@SirHairless]

[@marablemorgan8292]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Babytonix were fearless!!!

[@terrilabeth]

Ohhhhhh yeeeaaaahhhhh, don’t forget that after they won the sing off they went back to the show the next Season and then again for season 5. That will also give you an idea of how far they went in just 1 year and again in 5 years? Wellll, I don’t know if it is years exactly but you get it? Just amazing?! Thanks SH! T ✌🏻

[@SirHairless]

[@ShinyElfriend]

Mirstie is apparently the linked name in the fandom for Kirstie and Mitch. *snort* Clearly the most important thing I could possibly mention. 😂 Very enjoyable reaction and breakdown as always!

[@Gwennedd]

Yeah.... that name blend was used to highlight a supposed romance between Kirstie and Mitch ...combined with many pics of moments between the two. There was Scomiche and Kavi as well. It was just fun fan stuff and silliness.

[@stephaniem2007]

Snort! That’s what I thought immediately as well. I’m really excited that Sir remembers so much of the other ones he has watched so that even though out of order, we can talk about progression. I think it would be fun to keep Dog Days for after the rest though, since it’s just amazing and the true culmination of their sing off journey!

[@stephaniem2007]

@@Gwenneddthey have combined Mitch with everyone “mavi” and “mevin” even- I don’t think it’s specific to romantic connection

[@Gwennedd]

@@stephaniem2007 , it was in a few cases, especially Kavi and Scomiche. There were always lots of pics of the two combinations doing things together. I think some fans were over-reading ( and doing some wishful thinking) the friendships and closeness between group members.

[@PtxXtp]

​@stephaniem2007 there's combined names for all of them from their early days. Some have even added Matt and Mitch as Mitt or Match. Especially after last summer when they were playing around on stage together so much.

[@lilywhitefi]

I’d love them to redo their Sing Off songs as an album

[@tinaunderhill5412]

I could listen to you all day 😊

[@SirHairless]

Appreciate it

[@melanie00005]

Yay, I'm happy you're continuing with the Singoff. It is fun to see the journey from the beginning. ❤

[@PtxXtp]

"No insanity in their arrangements" except when you compared them to everyone else competing. There was only a few groups that gave them any real competition. The judges had to really nitpick to give them notes compared to other groups. Oh and starting performance 4 is when they start to hit their stride.

[@rlhcat7662]

He already reacted to 4. Cant' wait to see his reaction to 5 - and 7.

[@PtxXtp]

@rlhcat7662 That's right. I thought he had done them out of order but the way he was talking about them today made me think he was saying he was going in order. Guess I overlooked that he compared it to their 10th performance let's get it on.

[@cathyboyce6457]

I love the Sing Off PTX ~ Their hope, drive, joy , youth and musical discovery are priceless! Thanks for reacting to these wonderful, historical snapshots of the Pentatonix beginning!

[@betsyvondracek4009]

Hi everyone ,I am back at home. I was in the hospital very sick with Type A Flu. I am finally getting back on my feet and returning after 6 days . I missed all my egghead friends GoodMorning America had Scotts Kirstie and Mitch’s high school music teacher was chosen for an award as extraordinary teacher and is retiring this year. Scott and Kirsty showed up giving her a VIP ticket to their tour. It was tearful ( celebratory and happy tears with lots of hugs)

[@shelleyo]

That was fun to see how many kids’ lives she has improved with confidence and all else that comes along as a choir teacher.. ‘Scott’… and Kirstin being able to be part of that was nice.. a bit amazing for Kirstin since I think her wedding is this weekend! And glad you are feeling better and can be home from the hospital, sounds like a mean flu bug!

[@betsyvondracek4009]

@@shelleyoim glad you saw that. It was emotional. 👍🏼

[@shelleyo]

@@betsyvondracek4009 yes, agree! Just wish Mitch had been able to attend as well.

[@betsyvondracek4009]

@@shelleyo Agreed. I am going to see Pentatonix live in August! Can't wait!!!!!!

[@shelleyo]

@@betsyvondracek4009 ooooh, get yourself strong & healthy.. I’m seeing them in September and I’m anxious to see their set list for the shows .. my 1st time to get to see them live! You’ll have to tell me about it

[@neetgupta1]

Aaah a bit of Babytonix never goes amiss! You can definitely see the seeds of their greatness in here, I'd say. Great reaction, thanks! Please please do 'Aha Live in Singapore' - it would be very appropriate for your 30th reaction in your Pentatonix journey.

[@maryhampton8686]

Yes. Please do Aha Live.

[@stacyl7783]

Their performance of AHA at the Star Vista in Singapore is my absolute favorite of theirs!

[@neetgupta1]

​@@stacyl7783Me too! It's time for Sir Hairless to do it! 😊

[@stacyl7783]

@@neetgupta1 YES!!

[@SirHairless]

30 PTX reactions soon....wow Not to let you down but I can confirm it won't be Aha...but I do have something else in store

[@maggiex1212]

Janis Joplin version is the one I'm familiar with. "Grooving" is an apt description of their performance. Another performance I somehow missed or...do not remember. Harmonies are always top notch. Groovy reaction and analysis, S. H. 😊

[@lauraa4294]

Another great one, can't wait for the next.

[@occamsrazor5376]

I'm so impatient to you reviewing ALL of them, LOL. You do YOU. It is just right. I love your videos. Thank you SO MUCH!

[@SirHairless]

If only there was more time in each day Thank you 🙌🏽

[@occamsrazor5376]

​@@SirHairless I hear you. I also value every second of every day; they go by far too quickly.

[@anjelikashaximardanova]

Ах! 👏👏 Спасибо большое! Pentatonix - волшебники создания настроения! 😂 А вы просто главный Маг в умении так просто объяснять такие сложные вещи! Вместе вы забрали частичку моей души! ❤

[@shawna3350]

I'll be so glad when you start listening to their songs that are more current! I do understand the desire to hear where they started, but they're just so much better now.

[@SirHairless]

[@danielcarter837]

They were such good arrangers from the very beginning. They have done a reggae type swing beat in a few songs and it works. They can sing any genre.

[@terrilabeth]

I actually love these because it is going back to the beginning again except with you this time telling me the details behind why I liked it so much? What I find amazing is that we have since found out that Scott forgets his choreography a lot and Avi struggles with dancing? 😂 I also remember most of the other groups being huge which helped Pentatonix stand out even more. And we always gotta remember that Scott/Mitch/Kirstie, the Texas trio, were only 19 years old. Kevin/Avi I am not sure, I know Kevin finished his undergrad in college so at least 4 years older and not sure about Avi. And too lazy to look it up, apologies, Oklahoma is hot and the allergies are fierce. But the really remarkable thing is that the 3 didn’t really know Kevin or Avi?!?! It just goes to show you that taking a risk and working hard can lead you to find what you require and succeed. Thanks SH! T ✌🏻

[@heatherhuard]

I love the Sing Off performances! I love how good they were together from the beginning! And your analysis is icing on the cake.

[@susiemilligan7220]

It sounds like they're following the arrangement from Janis Joplin's version (which I love). It suits them surprisingly well with the three backing vocalists. Pentatonix may never sound as gritty as JJ did (no one does) but still well done.

[@camillep3631]

please PLEASE do more of the Sing Off...Love Lockdown and Dog Days Are Over...love this reaction

[@elainecourteau6231]

Love their fun side... and yours too. Pit stop... 😂thanks SH 🤗

[@celiachristman104]

Do you think you would have enjoyed being an arranger on the show? This show is where they worked extensively with their present arranger/friend, Ben Bram, who worked with them on their arrangements for the show.

[@PtxXtp]

While that is true, in an interview Ben did, he said he was so busy helping all the groups on the show that he pretty much let ptx arrange themselves since he knew they were more capable of it than most of the others.

[@celiachristman104]

@@PtxXtp Thanks for the clarification.

[@SirHairless]

Oh yes, 100%. But not for all groups - arranging for one group would be ideal, due to time constraints

[@risperdude]

I love people to take the time to get in to baby-tonix. Been watching them since 2012 they continue to grow and grow. But they certainly have had some musical peaks. Not many valley but certainly peaks. How can you really respect and appreciate the destination if you check out for the journey.

[@pjb3583]

Always happy to see one of your PTX episodes in the line-up! Their dance isn’t one from the ‘60s, and it’s even kind to say it was inspired by a dance of the times. I expect it was created to just give some movement on stage rather than interpret an actual dance. Reminds me of swinging elephant trunks, honestly. Scott and Mitch, in a Superfruit episode where they watched some Sing-Off clips, ruefully admitted the dancing was not their strong suit on the show. Kudos to you, I like Kitch better than Mirstie. Ooh, and I’m glad to know the vocal slide has a name - glissando? Peace …

[@kristipierce4735]

I’ve seen this Sing Off video SO many times, and never noticed the “elephant trunks” choreography!! Yes- now I just can’t unsee that 😂😂

[@SirHairless]

🐘

[@LaurieRein]

Wow - they look like kids! I do not remember any kind of dance like that in the 60’s - it looks more of a style they developed for the song. I remember Janis Joplin’s interpretation may have been hard to dance to.

[@rlhcat7662]

Joplin's version was very intense, but a great dance song! You could not sit still anytime she was singing.

[@Maria...-mo5qm]

Sirrrrr, you've “got that swing [doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah]” 😂Awesome!👏 P.S.: 🎶hopefully you get the Ella Fitzgerald/Duke Ellington reference🎶

[@SirHairless]

🕺🎶

[@tommieev5589]

i love watching babytonix!!

[@B3thBakes]

I do enjoy watching you dance along 😊❤

[@shelleyo]

We all look forward to Dog Days for good reason, I also really get a kick out of their Steppenwolf performance . There is always so much to look forward to in their catalog and getting to experience your firsts with them, with us benefiting from your knowledge & insights.

[@Gwennedd]

As always, I love watching your reactions and analysis. You catch so much that I ( and probably most of us) miss and point it out with explanations . We'll never listen to that piece again without a better understanding of it now. Thank you. I loved Kevin's trombone in this one. I wonder who's idea that was.

[@katec5026]

Love how they make you smile 🥰 Welcome to the Pentaholic club!

[@Bonofox1]

I ALWAYS look forward to your PTX reactions! LOVE "BabyTonix"😊 "mirstie" is known in the fan base Scott +Kirstie=Scirstie. (Unofficially) Scott + Mitch = "Scomiche" Scott made this up on their SuperFruit vlog "because fans "shipped" them HARD! So they trolled the fans insinuating that they were dating. "Kavi" was also a thing, Kirstie + Avi because in the early years they were very flirty with each other. And a lot of us shipped them 😅 Kevin and Avi are Meat and Potatoes as per Shaun Stockman " Sing Off judge, Boys To Men alum"

[@PtxXtp]

There's also Mevin, Mavi, scirstie, Avin, Scavi. Basically they all had ship names early on in the fandom.

[@reginairvine3919]

I think you would enjoy the judges commentary.

[@rlhcat7662]

He probably watched them, but just didn't include in the video. It really is fun watching reactions to the judges comments, too.

[@B3thBakes]

Ooo ooo.. this is exciting! 🎉😊 yay ❤

[@niallkalen6732]

Las primeras armonías me pusieron con un flow y un swing que me movilizaron entera. Gracias a estas nueva oleada de gente joven que ha descubierto lo bueno de lo antiguo y lo trajo a la vida. Y gracias a ti por enseñarnos tanto como siempre te digo, ya que no todos tuvimos la oportunidad de aprender esos detalles que nos haces ver. Un fuerte abrazo de madre como siempre.

[@B3thBakes]

More more, please.. im trying to be patient waiting for your next PTX.. but more please 😊❤

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

This was fun!! Thank you so much. Was born in the 60's but was not yet dancing. Maybe the "urangutang hop?" 😂 Greetings from South Africa

[@SirHairless]

[@lLurchernut]

I love your reactions ❤

[@jasonc9294]

You have to check out Dog Days are Over from the Sing Off

[@dorothyrosenberg1301]

Since my connection to this song was forged at a Janis Joplin live concert, it lives in my heart with her. I appreciate your analysis. I’ll be interested in your opinion about Pentatonix post Avi’s exit.

[@maryhampton8686]

Love Babytonix. I had read that they had not been together ~~the 5 of them~~ long so what they could do was amazing. I’m not sure about the dance steps and I was around in the 60s

[@terrilabeth]

HEY! Sorry shouty!! Yes, I know this is my 3rd comment on your video, sue me? 😂 I just watched a reaction I have never seen before….Quincy Jones Presents-Pentatonix. It is still with Avi, it is “live”, it is early on from their appearance, so it will be in your “Avi” Era! Wowzers, I thought I had seen everything they have ever done? You are welcome maybe? 🤔 I mean you might already know about this one and that would be embarrassing?!!! 😳 Nah, not really when you sign off like this?!?! Thanks SH! T ✌🏻 😂

[@SirHairless]

I'll need to add it to my list! Thanks T

[@marykuettner752]

Mirstie is the name people used to describe their friendship and some fan's desire that they would date. Actually they did date for a short time as ninth graders before Mitch came out as gay. As did Kirstie and Scott.

[@PtxXtp]

As did Scott and Mitch too. Mitch and kirstie also dated in jr high too. They said they dated a lot of times trying to make it work. "Mitch said too many times for one gay man." Obviously now we know why they couldn't get it to work. I love that they were all able to remain friends after all dating each other. Btw, there's ship names for all of the members, actually.

[@rlhcat7662]

@@PtxXtp Didn't they call Kirstie and Avi "Kirvi"? That always made me laugh!

[@marykuettner752]

​@@rlhcat7662 that would be Kavi.

[@annmc3878]

Love Mirstie in all forms. The mash ups they do in later performances are the precursor to their Daft Punk and other medleys. Dog Days is a fan favorite, but you might want to keep it till after you react to all the Sing Off performances that come before it (1-11).

[@LindaVernon]

Agree -- Save Dog Days for the last. And then come back to their guest performance in the following season (which was actually 2 years later as the show went on hiatus for a year). They did I Need Your Love with another great arrangement.

[@annmoomau881]

great review, really enjoyed it.

[@dieweisealte-llumia7148]

interesting performance, they let the song sound much lighter than the famous, painful, Janis Joplin version. And no, I don´t recall such dancemoves in the sixtees, those are "PTX-moves"

[@rlhcat7662]

"Painful" is a perfect description of her version.

[@sirinas]

Ooooh YAAAASSS!!! Sing Off series)))) love it. Sir Hairless, did you know fact, that PTX firstly met and rehearsed just one day before their audition to "The Sing Off"? And the song for audition was Telephone by Lady Gaga. Ther is a video with their one of the first and after-years perfomance of this song.

[@SirHairless]

I've been told! And "Telephone" has been on my list for a while now for a future reaction - one day, hopefully

[@B3thBakes]

0:21 There it is ❤😘

[@SirHairless]

[@Badger77722]

Loved the reaction, as always - you always bring so much more information out of even a short performance that I would pick out by watching it a dozen times! "Mirstie" was the fan name for the Mitch+Kirstie combination; I don't think "Kitch" would make it in the US, as there's somewhat of a negative connotation as "tasteless" or "common and cheap" that I don't think the fans would really latch on to. Like any group with avid fans, pretty much every possible combination of pairs has/had a name at some point. As for "Mitch-slaps" - because of the restrictions the producers put on Mitch during the show, I don't think you'll find anything you'd really consider a Mitch-slap. Mitch never really got a chance to show his full range in the show, and yet they still managed to win, even with that disadvantage!

[@rlhcat7662]

You must remember the million person Mitch-slap from Dog Days! One of the best ever.

[@LindaVernon]

​@@rlhcat7662Absolutely!!

[@LindaVernon]

​@@rlhcat7662 I'd say definitely the first public one.

[@snapdoc]

Please listen to Pentatonix singing Seasons of Love from the show Rent (Kirstie really shines in that one- amazing!) and Waving Through A Window from Dear Evan Hansen. Their Pentatonix treatment gives me goosebumps every time!

[@verinhajor]

In fact this is the least fav performances from Sing off, I'll always prefer Love Lockdown, Born to be wild (that was wild indeed) and Dog days are over. Excellent comments by you, as always!

[@Dixieburk1]

Baby PTX! So cute!

[@cottontopprintshop452]

ooo!!! Fun! They just look like lil babies here!!

[@markiebaby]

You should react to PTX “Come Along” - I really think you would love it - they all sound amazing, especially Mitch and Kirstie

[@davidlyders6941]

Love your reactions and insights! Please react to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Gold” (but maybe listen to Kiiara’s original first; will make PTX’s version all the more impressive)!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks! I’ve already reacted to Gold - was one of my first PTX reactions 👀

[@christophercobb6352]

Havana also has Kevin on trumpet.

[@AntheaStanley-hl1wf]

The move is more hip-hop in my opinion

[@mariawilliams4941]

Love your reaction, my vote for the best song is week 7 BORN TO BE WILD, if you’ve already reacted I apologise if not please do 😀

[@janeramirez8767]

What did you think of the reggae version of this classic? They must have been so relieved when Shawn praised it, because that was a risky move.

[@thechomiji]

I think it would be interesting for you to walk through the judges' comments as part of the reactions. Ben Folds gets pretty technical in his analysis - I'd enjoy hearing whether you agree or disagree with him.

[@cosmicdrift8311]

This is my least favorite performance of the show but you definitely brought some extra color to it. The PTX Express has now taxied into position. With the next song they push the throttles forward and take off leaving the others behind in their wake. They hit the rocket assist with #7 and are cleared for orbit.

[@nadenecasteel3188]

Hello. I was wondering what your training is. You are so easily able to pick out each singer. Do you have perfect pitch?

[@SirHairless]

Hey! I spent a fair bit of my younger years creating arrangements in my free time or trying to learn things by ear on the piano, so I think that helped quite a lot 🎶 I don't have perfect pitch unfortunately

[@nadenecasteel3188]

Do you have a degree in music?

[@SirHairless]

@@nadenecasteel3188 Sorry - I like to keep most info about myself private....at least for now I hope you can appreciate that! But I might do a Q&A in the future if I reach a certain milestone or something I have studied music theory though at various levels of difficulty 🎶 If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I'll see if I'm comfortable answering them 😊

[@nadenecasteel3188]

Of course. I totally understand. I didn’t mean to pry. I love your reactions to Pentatonix and Avi. I’m going to see Avi in concert next month. I can’t wait.

[@SirHairless]

@@nadenecasteel3188 oh not at all, no prying! Always feel free to ask questions 😊 Sounds amazing - am sure you’ll have a great time 👌🏽

[@IsabelAraujoOficial0]

Reage o dimash cantando The story of one Sky ao vivo em almaty

[@loveloochay]

♠️♠️🏴🏴🖤🇦🇱🖤🏴🏴♠️♠️

[@Nada-el8ux]

Hello you need to check fouzia fur elise live performance it’s amazong

[@SirHairless]

This one is on my list for a reaction in the future!

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Just a good singing group picking a song that cannot be treated like an A Capella piece .... Being an old fart - I PLAYED IN BANDS covering this by Joplin and BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY .... I know it is only me ... but, IT NEEDS WHAT THE MUSICIANS & THROATY SOULFUL JANIS SOUND. Sorry but, this is not listenable for old people. (horn is ear ra tating)

[@rlhcat7662]

Yeah, she threw her heart on the stage and stomped on it. But they gave it a good try.