Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis: RADIOACTIVE by PENTATONIX ft. LINDSEY STIRLING

[@SirHairless]

Hey everyone! This video is a few hours late because (as you can see by the video) the copyright on this was the most harsh I've experienced to date...pretty ridiculous 🤯I've uploaded the unfiltered version to my Patreon. Believe it or not, the filter you see in this video is the first that didn't get immediately blocked completely. This was attempt number 7 (or 8...kind of lost count 😅) of increasingly harsher filters. I don't know what's going on with some of these PTX copyright issues but they're getting a bit silly ANYWAY...hope you enjoy 🎶 Check out my other PTX reactions at this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL-tAjLxAAkA9QsmC8pTH2x4La4cIws5Us

[@InkWellideas]

Thank you very much for persisting, I treasure your views

[@occamsrazor5376]

WOW. WOW. WOW. This is the absolute best music review ever created and I watch them all. FIRE

[@venetta-sh7su]

Thank you SH! Shame the copyrights issues are making it stressful for you! Really appreciate your efforts - love your reactions, they are the BEST! 👌

[@franciscojavierp.7162]

To see one of your video analisys always is a good moment. Thank you very much

[@justrenee6154]

Thank you for sticking with it! I really enjoy your PTX reactions! They make my day!!

[@goldfishwatching1619]

Interesting comment about Avi/cello notes, one of the first songs done after Avi left was Dancing On My Own with Kevin's cello filling Avis line- heartbreaking.

[@LindaVernon]

Heartbreaking indeed. I think it would be the perfect segue to the Matt era. And at Christmas a look back at the other "Quadratonix" release , Away in a Manger.

[@gerrimesack7166]

I loved Dancing on my own video

[@annicajakobsson]

The PTX cover of Say something does some really cool things with the cello-Avi-combo and is in my opinion one of their best songs!

[@packerkats7578]

PTX’s arrangement of SS is surprising and stunning, and Kirstie slays the lead. I didn’t care for the OG version but PTX’s version is on multiple playlists.

[@lorriredmon8212]

I know the copyright with Sony is terrible! So I'm grateful that you're willing to push through and send these to us. Once again, you heard things that I never did. That makes the cover even more rich for me now. I jump on your reactions of PTX the moment I see them. Thank you for the further education and your appreciation of them.

[@lauriedaiken4426]

Yes! I love learning the why behind my enjoyment of PTX. Such wonderful explanations and analysis!

[@SirHairless]

Thanks Lorrie!

[@beccaHbell]

Watch for your perspective, know the PTX/LS video, so filter is a non-issue. Thx for sharing!!!

[@TheInkdN3rd]

Speaking of sounding like a cello, I cannot wait for you to get into their Matt era!! I've been a Pentaholic since day 1 on The Sing Off & absolutely adore Avi & his sound & contribution to PTX, but I love Matt just the same!! The infectious energy he brought to PTX is such a joy, & his chemistry with the group both as a person & with Kevin on the foundation is just as tight & strong & his range is MASSIVE. His voice is so buttery smooth & I have to do a double or triple take sometimes when Kevin brings out Beyonce (his standard cello; his electric is named Mr. Carter) Matt's voice sounds so much like a cello in certain places in hia voice, it always makes me smile! Once you get into that (2017 & forward) you will get to see their 3rd collab with Lindsey, on their EPIC upgrade of the Christmas song "Over the River".

[@juliestevens6931]

This was my first introduction to PTX. I had been a follower of Lindsey for a couple of years already. Been following PTX since 2014, Lindsey since 2012.

[@DarthRayj]

Same here!

[@hollykinslow5193]

This just makes me appreciate the hidden (6th) member of PTX....Ben Bram who is their arranger. You have so much knowledge about the arrangement, I just give a shout out to Ben. Also, we laymen, didn't know how perfect they were! Now we are blown away at the genius! 😵‍💫 Appreciate your in depth analysis of our PTX! We love them! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasgem76]

I get that the label is trying to protect the artist ( or, more so their own meal ticket) but they should really be worried about the reactors that dont really react and just replay the song on their own channel. You clearly react and analyse and what you do actually adds to people's appreciation of the music. It seems ludicrous that you still have to jump through hoops to put these videos up. Regardless, thanks for putting in the effort to bring us the content.

[@jcs1025]

I ‘stumbled’ onto PTX through a reactor about 6 years ago. Ice since attended 3 concerts, and purchased literally everything they’ve put out. I get copyright and making money off of someone else’s work, but for me I may not have even discovered these guys without a reactor. Seems like good advertising in a way.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks! Unfortunately, if I decide to challenge after my initial dispute is rejected, if I lose that second appeal then it goes through court which risks legal fees and, more importantly, the channel being removed and me never being allowed to start another one So I don't think it's worth the risk

[@jcs1025]

@@SirHairless I just recently found this out through another reactor. Sorry they make it so unnecessarily difficult.

[@jasgem76]

@@SirHairless wow. I had no idea.

[@SirHairless]

@@jasgem76 It's a very interesting process....but very painful, and there are a million different 'paths' things could go, from less severe to extremely severe

[@IOSALive]

Sir Hairless, I can't get enough of your content, so I subscribed!

[@SirHairless]

Woo thanks and welcome!

[@PtxXtp]

Two things about Ptx fans who watch reactors, we’ve all seen their videos numerous times and are very aware that their label is trouble. We are used to people putting filters on the videos. Some to the point that you can’t see it at all. It’s got to be frustrating for reactors, as Ptx videos tend to bring large numbers of viewers to your channel. Even if you cover the whole thing we’ll still watch as most are here for you analysis. Please don’t give up on them. We’re learning so much from you.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks! I have no plans to give up on them; they're far too interesting and musically gifted for that

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

I just have to say this; your analysis is so interesting and make me really HEAR so many more. You are so appreciated. Greetings from the Pentaholic, South Africa

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

O we don't mind the filter, us Pentaholics have seen these video numerous times.

[@SirHairless]

[@heidifruchtl354]

My husband has told me that of the reactors that I follow, you are the only one who has adequately explained the songs. Yes, he's a music major. I, however, can barely sing but we enjoy watching shows like "The Voice" together. I can catch when someone is off better than he can and explain why I think someone is better than someone else. We have discussed the differences often. He gave me ptx tickets years ago and we almost didn't get married because he wanted to leave right after the concert, and I insisted that there would be an encore. I was right, they came out and sang bohemian rhapsody. Yes, I rubbed it in with several I told you so 's. We are celebrating 5 years this month.

[@PtxXtp]

I’ve been to 7 Ptx shows and they’ve never not had an encore. Sometimes it’s even two songs. Make sure you always stay. Oh and they’re pretty good at coming back out really quickly.

[@heidifruchtl354]

@PtxXtp this was during Matt's first non Christmas tour. They also did the evolution of Rhianna and my poor hubby was saying that he didn't recognize the song. I tried to explain that it was a medley.

[@PtxXtp]

@heidifruchtl354 oh yes, I also went to that tour. Originally they had Aha too as an encore that year, but after the first 2 shows in, they dropped it and just did bohemian rhapsody. Mine was the third show of that tour and I was disappointed to miss it. That's the only show I've been to where they haven't done aha. Must've been too hard on Mitch's voice to do both at the end of the night. Kevin too. They both have crazy parts in those songs.

[@SirHairless]

Haha thanks for this, good thing you made him stay so he got to experience that masterpiece Congrats on 5 years!

[@sharonealleyne9839]

Please also react to Todrick Hall ft. Pentatonix, where Todrick re-imagined The Wizard of Oz! Enjoy your analysis!

[@billiemchone6683]

Lindsey Sterling! She's awesome!

[@tammysimons4916]

Love how you break the video down and your explanation. That's why I watch yours. There are some PTX reactions that I stop watching fairly quickly and don't return but yours are great and keep me coming back for more.

[@SirHairless]

🙌

[@RussellJones-e9c]

Not to worry about the filter, Sir H, it makes me listen harder. Actually you always make me listen harder, and to bits I've never noticed before. Thanks.

[@valenciathequeen8994]

I heard the same that the cello is closest to the human voice. An example of a bass voice sounding like the cello is in Avi solo EP while he was still with PTX on his song Fields and Piers, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpKQeqajp9ysl7Msi=sVdQ95Qj07CaMeSw. Kevin is not seen but he plays the cello on this song.

[@LindaVernon]

I too have heard that about the cello and the human voice. I wish I could remember where. Edit: I looked it up. It's been said by a few people, but the earliest instance I can find is from cellist Steven Isserlis in 2011. 🙂 Edit: further research.. Simon Parkin in 2022 said that "the cello is the only instrument that encompasses the range of the human voice."

[@valenciathequeen8994]

@@LindaVernon I heard it from a band master on KZbin who reviewed PTX music.

[@LindaVernon]

@@valenciathequeen8994 Seems to be a consensus then. 😃

[@janeramirez8767]

Yes! I'm listening to Fields and Pier as I write this. (Note: On this songs and others from the same time, the artist is listed as Avriel and the Sequoias. Avi made it clear that the name doesn't refer to him and a specific group of collaborating musicians; it's just a name for himself and the trees that were such a significant part of his youth.) On this song, he asked Kevin to tune his cello lower than usual, and he doubles the "voice" of the cello in one segment. It's uncanny.@SirHairless, please consider reacting to this track!

[@martiwalsh2069]

Always noticed how very much Avi sounded like a cello. Beautifully done.

[@juliewade1393]

Strange but true had never heard the song until their cover. They did a good job as usual. love these !

[@SirHairless]

[@juliewade1393]

@@SirHairless ❤

[@RussellJones-e9c]

Can't wait for your review of "Say Something" where there's another interesting bass/cello theme. One of my favourite PTX arrangements.

[@johnmetcalf8500]

I've heard others say this is the most restrictive song that PTX does because of copyright. Probably because you have both PTX and Lyndsey Sterling to go through. I love this song and this arrangement. Great job picking out all the great reasons it sounds so good. It's amazing that once you point out some of the individual parts, it becomes easier to hear those parts. So thanks for opening my eyes (and ears) to what it is that sounds so great.

[@AliciaMoore-Morada]

Kevin talked about tuning his cello to Avi's voice for Say Something - one you should definitely review. Kirsten takes the lead but each have their contributions, including Kevin.

[@camillep3631]

dying for you to hear a couple more from the Sing Off...Love Lockdown and Dog Days Are Over...as for originals I would say Sing and Water [a Kirsti lead]..also another Lindsey collaboration is Over The River and the vid is breathtaking. Oh, and, of course, Empire medley, Sup3rfruit, dazzling display of arrangement and vocal prowess

[@jenniferloomis5052]

Pentatonix Sound of Silence

[@ArthurOfThePond]

Gods, I forgot how young they looked in this video. It always blow my mind that Kevin can play Cello and beatbox at the same time

[@tommieev5589]

I haven't finished watching your reaction, but when you commented about the cello and Avi's voice, it made me really want to request "Fields and Pier" by Avriel and the Sequoias. Avi's voice and Kevin's cello get to play in that song too - beautiful! Now that I am finished: I feel for you with the copyright issues. I have heard a lot of people complain about especially harsh issues with this song in particular. This is one of my favorite songs by PTX for repeat listens, and probably my favorite collaboration. Thank you, once again, for such an informative reaction.

[@rachellephipps1361]

Yes it is so beautiful.

[@theresadeuschle8500]

DANG! I've watched this 5x back to back and I'm still processing! Having been a viola player, I felt this was a song, with instrumentation, where I had an advantage. As you noted, the violin goes down to the G. (E, A, D, G). Cello (A, D, G, C) and Viola up an octave (A, D, G, C). Watching the fingers, bow position, hand position (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc) I was able to really pull the two string parts apart and make sense of all of it.... or so I thought! O.H. M.Y. G.O.S.H! I had missed so much. This is not one of my top 10 PTX covers, but it is damn sure my favorite PTX reaction by you so far. Missed Avi vs Cello. Missed Mitch splitting Scott and Kirsty. Missed Scott and Kirsty starting on that E flat together and splitting to the B flat/C. Completely missed the two measures of the mystery voice singing those Fs. Never noticed it at all. I thought the hemiola was a triplet.... and on and on I could go. This is a totally different song for me. I just can't stop watching you go over it and over it. I wish I could have done a video of myself and shown you my face and reactions. I'm blown away... I just can't even put it into words.... Dang! I'm literally shaking! Thank you. DANG!

[@venetta-sh7su]

Oh wow! Here I'm enjoying your reaction to SH's reaction! Hahaha! 😃👏👌

[@theresadeuschle8500]

​@@venetta-sh7suawww, thank you! I'm hearing impaired/deaf and his reactions really help me understand what I'm hearing and not hearing. I am so grateful for his help.

[@SirHairless]

Haha DANG! Very happy to hear it Theresa It's hearing things like this that makes doing these videos so enjoyable Enjoy Pentatonix's "Radioactive" 2.0 I guess! 😅

[@risperdude]

This was my introduction to PTX, I had searched for the original and clicked them on accident. It began a long standing love.

[@SirHairless]

Crazy how something as simple as a misclick can change your life like that I'll bet that's the best misclick you ever made

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their cover of Mad World.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Every song you delve into you will always see innovative arrangements and harmonies and unexpected tidbits PTX is definitely not a one trick pony ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shaylla_]

I love PTX so much, and I always learn something new for my ear to listen out for the next time I hear them, and I appreciate that so much! Thank you for your time and your knowledge. 😌❤️

[@marge2548]

This was actually the first Pentatonix song I ever heard (I did not even know the original back then), and it really blew my mind. (And actually on the long run brought me back into music (and eventually even into making music) after years of absence.) It's actually still my favourite Pentatonix song, even today. So, thank you very much for your reaction.

[@Maria...-mo5qm]

I'm sorry to hear about those copyright issues making your hard & beautiful work even harder… Please, don’t worry about the filters needed to make possible your videos to be available; most of us are here to listen to your insightful analyzes and to see your beautiful sparkles of amazement when discovering new musical wonders. If you react to something I don’t know and I enjoy, I always go to the original source to check it again (or multiple times when I love it). Thank you very much, Sir!

[@kristipierce4735]

I’ll just echo the other hundred comments: Thank you for creating these fascinating analysis videos; thank you for persevering through the annoying copyright issues and not quitting; filter as necessary as most of us have seen the videos multiple times and can picture them in our sleep. You’re awesome. 👏🏻💜

[@SirHairless]

[@pjb3583]

I continue to learn so much from you, so thank you once again. I have two favorite moments this time around. First, the unknown contributor from the first third of the song and the way you just let that be. Unknown? Okay, good, cool. Second, the “slightly peculiar but only temporarily” description. I would love that to be on my tombstone. As always, love and appreciate your reaction and analysis! Peace …

[@SirHairless]

Some things are best to just leave as a mystery Haha! Feel free to put that on your tombstone...I might join you

[@AnjeannetteMarie]

Another fantastic reaction. Thank you so much Sir Hairless 💕

[@maggiex1212]

Another good one! I appreciate their collaborations as it brings variety to their music. I have thoroughly enjoyed PTX and respect their individual talents. Look forward to more in depth analysis. Enjoy the rest of your day. 😊

[@ShinyElfriend]

I always get so excited when I see you’ve done another PTX analysis! 😊 You always bring my attention to aspects of the arrangements I haven’t consciously noticed before. I enjoyed this very much!

[@savannahgary6351]

Your analysis brings the true depth of the musical experience to each reaction, Sir Hairless! I'm a fan of your detailed breakdown of the whole v so many that focus on voice(s). Watching and listening to your knowledge and appreciation of an entire musical experience has really helped my own listening experience... Thank you!💜

[@Jancoulson]

My new favorite PTX reactions. Thank you. You are really, really good at this.

[@grain3871]

Thank you sir

[@rorysnap7026]

One of my favorites, I love the interplay of the strings. I'd be thrilled if just Kevin and Lindsey did a project together and even more thrilled to hear your analysis, Sir. Your breakdown on this collaboration, though, was excellent as we have come to expect. I hope you have some of Kevin's solo work slated for future reaction. I know you'd enjoy breaking down what his mind comes up with. 😂

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction. I enjoyed it and as usual, I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@cynthiabruce-marzenska5024]

I appreciate the deviation from their original a capella format to this fusion between strings and voice. My favourite Imagine Dragons song done admirably well by Pentatonix and Lindsay Stirling. Great analysis. Cheers from Canada!

[@B3thBakes]

As always love your breakdowns and analysis ❤❤ thank you 😊😊

[@bettyf584]

I’d love to see your reaction & analysis to their covers of “Amazing Grace” & “Oh Holy Night”

[@shelleyo]

Yes! I bet they’ll be on his list once he gets to the Matt era, hopefully soon?

[@deborahrowe1909]

one of favs is theirr marklemore and ryan lewis cover cant hold us rapping is so great they made it their own the rapping is great in this

[@tersommers]

Great reaction! Appreciate your knowledge, as always!

[@DarthRayj]

This is one of the first songs I heard by them!! Turned them into one of my favorite groups of all time. I'd been into Lindsey for a little while, mostly for her covers of game music and the like, and then this collab came out and I immediately looked up everything else that was out by Pentatonix, which at the time wasn't all that much. They'd released a total of 17 previous covers/medleys on their KZbin channel; and just a handful were official music videos, most of them were single-take standing or sitting videos. This song definitely has a special place for me because of that, and between this song and their following video, Evolution of Music, they started to get more attention here. They started getting advertising deals, you can see the quality of their videos shoot upwards around now, and a year or so later they released the Daft Punk medley which gave them their first Grammy and is their second most viewed video on KZbin. It was a great time to get into the group

[@neetgupta1]

Another great and informative reaction Sir Hairless, thank you as always! As others have said, please don't worry about the filter, us Pentaholics know all their videos really well so we're happy to see them heavily filtered (even though those of us who can pay for Patreon are lucky enough to see them unfiltered!). To be honest, even if you can barely see the video, that's good enough for most of us. I don't like it when I can't see the video at all (which some reactors resort to) because that disconnects the reaction but I'm fine for it to only be slightly visible. It will probably be less stressful for you to just bang a fairly opaque filter automatically on all their videos to save yourself the hassle! I like this one (I like all their songs! 😁) but it's not my favourite of their covers. I do like Lindsey Stirling's beautiful violin playing and Kevin on the cello in it though and the apocalyptic video. Did you notice that Kirsty's favourite Steampunk aesthetic crept in there with the goggles that I think are the same ones in the Love again video?! I do always get a further appreciation of their songs when I hear it again through your ears and musical knowledge. While you're still in the Avi era, I can't wait for your analysis of Hallelujah and Aha, live in Singapore. I think Hallelujah is the most popular ever a cappella song on KZbin - over 700 million views, which is insane! A few hundred of them must be mine! 😂 For a lot of people, this one gives them their first Mitch-slap! Looking forward to the next reaction. My bet for what will blow you away like Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody and Carol of the Bells did (and those are my favourites of your PTX reactions - and in fact of all my PTX reactions - i've watched them probably 20 times+ each!) are, in terms of covers, The Prayer, Say Something, the Evolution of Beyonce, Aha Live in Singapore, Hallelujah and Kiss from a Rose. Let's see if those ones reach 9+ in the ratings! I don't think I've seen anything over 9.75 (Carol of the bells?) for any of the reactions on your channel. I would love it to be PTX who secured a 10! We'll see! In terms of originals, i think the next one should be Sing - it's a bop and a cool video including lots of their fans and celebrity pals. Till next time - thanks again!

[@SirHairless]

I was wondering about the steampunk goggles! Not if they were the same pair But that aesthetic definitely triggered in my mind. Someone else linked a behind-the-scenes video which was a very cool insight into the video Yes, Hallelujah is definitely 'the' acapella request that I've seen all over the place. I'm thinking of maybe doing it for a certain milestone or something... but luckily there's plenty of other PTX works out there to keep me going for now Cool! Those are the 3 of my highest PTX ratings You're right - Carol of the Bells is the highest rating I've ever given I'm also unsure about 10s...we all rate things differently and I'm wondering if a 10 means there is nothing I can fault at all about it, or if it's something that is near to perfection in my mind I'm not THAT hard to please so who knows

[@venetta-sh7su]

Absolutely stunning! Your reaction SH! 💫 Kevin is the star here for me - I love how he casually beatboxes while playing the cello! 😮 Thank you so much for persevering through the copyright hurdles 💪💪 Greatly appreciate it!! 🙏 ❤

[@SirHairless]

Kevin is amazing! Copyright issues are not amazing

[@tiarramitchell1877]

One song I would like to hear you react to is dancing on my own by Pentatonix. It was done after Avi left but before Matt The cello takes over the base part. It was really interesting to see and I would love to hear your take on it.

[@cathyboyce6457]

I love this PTX colab with Lindsey Stirling ~ Great reaction, Sir Hairless!

[@My2ndnephew]

You can put an almost opaque filter on the video that I have seen so many times and it wouldn't bother me. I enjoy your analysis as well as hearing their lovely voices and instruments.

[@betsyvondracek4009]

I love love this!!!! So glad you are reacting to this! Kevin is awesome at doing both things at once. I love Lindsey Stirling in this with Kevin. Made my day!! Thank you ! 😁 ❣️R/A🎼

[@SirHairless]

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[@Spartan_777]

I learn so much from these dissections, even if a lot of it goes over my head :) Thank you.

[@planelvr07]

More PTX reactions please!

[@maryhampton8686]

Just a PS-it looks like you are doing PTX from the beginning but I really think their version of Amazing Grace will astound you. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@PtxXtp]

We’ve all asked him for Matt songs. He said he’s in the Avi era and won’t get to Matt until he’s done a large portion of the songs from Avi’s time. There’s so many good ones from Matt’s time too, i hope he gets to them soon. And with doing all Avi first, I hope he doesn’t get like some past fans have, and think well now they have a different sound and I’m going to stop listening. Those people have missed out on so much. Especially as Matt’s voice has matured and he now has songs that were arranged with his voice type in mind. I love that his voice fits in so well with the rest of the group since he sings in a more poppy and soulful way.

[@maryhampton8686]

@@PtxXtp I respect wanted to start at the beginning. It shows how much better they have become. I just love Amazing Grace. I will wait patiently for it. 😎

[@shelleyo]

I would think that your r/a videos would (should) easily meet the Fair Use exemption.. it’s clearly a music/music theory education that I could argue we should be university credits for, and ‘they’ should not be torturing our Professor. Folks who have followed ptx for awhile are used to having the videos heavily filtered and we’ve either watched the original video enough to have it memorized visually, so, myself, I hardly bat an eye. It’s tortuous for you guys trying to upload your hard work. I’d almost just say to automatically heavily filter anything with ptx label, save your energy and sanity. If there’s a link to the original, anyone can pop over to ptx page and see it (After watching your most excellent analysis, that is), if they are unable to become a patron at the moment. I’ve seen too many reactors just completely stop doing ptx because of the hassle. I very much hope you’ll continue, and just not stress too much about the filtering. I’m not positive, but maybe their new contract only covers Christmas albums, anything else is self-released so no label restrictions? Seems like I read that but would like confirmation from anyone who might know better. Thank you for all you do to enrich and educate us…. for me, you take a song I already like and help me love it even more. And introduce me to new artists, which is a great thing. Sometimes these harsher labels are cutting off their nose to spite their face🤷🏻‍♀

[@SirHairless]

Thanks The risks of trying to appeal far outweigh the rewards Would be good if that's true about the new label! I have seen that written in another video too so 🤞

[@Maria844Eiva]

So first LOVE this song .. secondly would like to suggest another metal artist Tommy Johansson .. singer songwriter and guitarist ( actually multiinstrumentalist .. guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, accordion, recorder, mouth harp, harmonica, banjo) .. singer songwriter in a Majestica ( above the sky .. but oh pretty please their entire “a Christmas carol album”) or some of the covers on his att channel like phantom of the opera or I’ll never let you go by steelheart or carry on by Angra .. Tommy has been providing music to floor Jansens ( nightwish) Covid covers ( adagio, frozen 2, oblivion) and is a very good musician and singer

[@JayZFranks83181]

Would love to see you analyze their cover of Over the River with her. It's EPIC!!❤😊

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Please react to “BE MY EYES” which Kirsten wrote and sings lead. She sounds and looks amazing❤❤❤

[@bettinasade9385]

That is the only PTX song in my plyalist for years 😂 cuz of Lindsay. I still not get it clearly if you know Lindsay well or just from here and there... The only two wishes i have for a real reaction on Lindsay Stirling is (near Christmas time)" Hallelujah" and "Holy night". Of course there are a Dozent of more songs i wish a reaction but if you know here already it is of course not needed. At all i wish you a grat Weekend. love it

[@SirHairless]

[@stephenstephens4892]

Great reaction as always. I always learn something OR you point out things I didn't hear before. ;-)

[@myntlfloss]

What an excellent reaction, make that, analysis. I enjoy your work as some the things you point out, I would never have been aware of and it onlly enhances my appreciation of the artistry. Given the number of comments already, I'm assuming that pretty much anything I could say, has been said. But, on the off chance no one has mentioned this, regarding your comments about them each being separate entities but working together. During an interview, Lindsey was asked about her colabbs with Evanescence and Pentatonix. She said, paraphrasing here, that on the Evescence song Hi-Lo, Amy Lee had left a few holes for the violin and wanted Lindsey to 'just shred!:. Then, about this video, Lindsey said that she was just trying to fit in, to become the sixth Pentatonix. She is a frequent colabb-er, sometimes un-credited, as she's a musician at heart and always puts the assignment first. I haven't anything she can't do. Again, great reaction!

[@suzannebastien2918]

Another collaboration with Lindsey is Over the River!

[@tammykiernan1839]

I love this collab with Ms. Sterling! She and Kevin really click when they play. I know that there have been copyright issues for quite a while now, and it makes me wonder....when it comes to the songs they cover, do you know what the process is? They've covered so many great songs, I'm just curious about what they have to go through to get permission to do so. As always, Sir, your reaction and analysis is entertaining and informative. A rare talent and a hard thing to find

[@SirHairless]

It's an interesting question! I was looking into the world of copyright the other day - specifically regarding PTX actually - and there is a lot of mention online that they often don't actually need the original artist's permission to do covers? I can imagine there are a-million-and-one nuances surrounding this though 😅 And thanks! 🙏🏽

[@chb2551]

At 5:40, you mention how the timbres are similar between the vocals and the cello that they're almost indistinguishable. I'd highly recommend that you react to Lindsey Stirling's song Love Goes On and On featuring Amy Lee from Evanescence. In it you hear Amy hitting notes at the same time as Lindsey's violin where they're almost indistinguishable from each other. I think you'd like listening to it. Actually, Lindsey hadn't expected Amy to sing on it. She'd sent the song to Amy to ask if she might have some lyrical ideas for the song. Instead of sending back ideas, Amy sent back a full set of lyrics for it and offered to sing it. lol Lindsey had wanted to collab with Amy since she did the song Shatter Me but their schedules wouldn't match up well enough. So she'd gotten Lzzy Hale from Halestorm to do the vocals. Here, Amy was able to do the vocals for the song. I think it's a great collaboration and I hope you check it out.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Beautiful review as usual. Lindsey was much more well known than PTX when they did this collaboration which is why she does the outro and suggests people subscribe to them. The video is again done by Fifgen Films as were several others including Daftpunk. 2 members of which are now The Hound + The Fox who also collaborate with Tim Foust and Adam Chance of Home Free. There is a great behind the scenes that PTX recorded to show the video being staged. Not to mention the "recording technique" for Kevin on cello in Avi and Kevin's apartment. I think that is also Ben Bram in the corner in the apartment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXSY4luoa-dhJosi=uUQ5_2P-7iRqkbRg

[@charlottevan_8]

You beat me to the punch with the behind-the-scenes video, Gail, lol. Sir Hairless, you might be interested to know that FifGen Films, who Gail referred to, not only filmed and edited the "Daft Punk Medley", but also "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Can't Hold Us", "Love Again", "I Need Your Love", "Save The World/Don't You Worry Child"; and some with Peter Hollens, in particular his beautiful duet with Avi Kaplan in "Black Is The Color of My True Love's Hair" (which you really need to react to, Sir). Oh, and they've done ones for Home Free, as well, including "Ring of Fire", featuring, once again, Avi Kaplan. Jimmy Bates, president of FifGen, also did the video for Avi's solo original song "Aberdeen", shot near the White Mountains in California mostly using a drone.

[@SirHairless]

Thanks for that! I love watching things like that, always so interesting Yes from those videos I've seen done by FifGen films, the stylistic similarities are definitely there! (Black Is The Color might have a spot in my schedule for the not-too-distant future )

[@gailseatonhumbert]

​@@SirHairlessoh good. It may not be the most challenging but it introduces you to Peter Hollens and it was amazing to me because until then no one had heard Avi sing anything but deep bass with Pentatonix. Peter developed the multiple frame style with Fifgen Films for his own work.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

​@@charlottevan_8 Hi Charlotte

[@charlottevan_8]

@@SirHairless Most definitely. I look forward to your analysis of it. There will be a lot to comment on, for certain.

[@loritoigo8020]

Try Avi's new release plus another new one on Monday.😅

[@madelynadams332]

You should watch Superfruit which are Mitch and Scott. Defying Gravity is amazing and the vocal ranges they go through are unbelievable.

[@ninalopesbrasil]

Great analysis! 💙

[@maryhampton8686]

The video, in my opinion, is the least important. I watch your reactions for the songs and your analysis. I’m not sure many would object if you fade the video. I just enjoy your reactions to Pentatonix. Thanks for doing them.

[@SirHairless]

[@loveloochay]

🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕 ... the talent from this group is off the charts. The percussion is so amazing , and the voices ... as usual .... are ear candy. 🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌓🌔🌕🌖🙉🌓🌔🌕

[@marablemorgan8292]

Never a cover... They always do upgrades!

[@karingreen396]

I have heard that about Pyxis before. Still great reaction. Thanks

[@B3thBakes]

0:21 There it is 😜❤ hello good sir

[@joycenorthwind6874]

I hope you don't stop doing ptx reactions because of your difficulties. Kiss by a Rose is their latest and is really good. Comparing between them and the original artist is interesting and I would have to say they came out on top.

[@billiemchone6683]

Have you covered Pentatonix Kiss From a Rose and O Holy Night? Did I miss? Can't wait for your reaction.

[@SirHairless]

Not yet, I'm not yet in the Matt era!

[@maureenharvey8499]

Check out Pentatonix with Lindsey Stirling in Over the River.

[@joyrobinson4585]

I know I'm off topic here but I would strongly encourage you to react to Jacob Collier who you may already know. Please (please!) react to and analyse the Mahogany version of Little Blue. Back on topic, I have enjoyed the PTX rendition of Radioactive for some time and I'm happy to hear you take it on. Thanks, as usual.

[@SirHairless]

I know Jacob so can't really react to him (I've been asked a number of times before) The guy is a true musical genius - I'm sure I couldn't do his videos justice 😅

[@priscillamcrmy]

kirstin is my favorite here

[@kathbeech]

If you want to react to something weird and wonderful, check out Kasey Chambers doing a cover version of Eminem’s lose yourself on a Banjo, it absolutely brilliant 😊

[@terrilabeth]

As always I learned a lot of new things! Are you ready to be an “arranger” for someone or someone’s? 🤔 Thanks SH! T ✌🏻 you know, you do, you know! 😂

[@SirHairless]

Haha what do you mean an arranger for someone(s) 💩💩

[@smithpauld1501]

Why do I haven’t really heard a PTX track until you react to it?

[@smithpauld1501]

Think

[@anngelina2273]

Мне понравилась инструментальная часть. Но в общем, они причесали эту песню, Потерялось привлекательное безумие Daniel.😜Я необъективна, я люблю Imagine Dragons, sorry.❤️😂

[@SirHairless]

[@marablemorgan8292]

⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡

[@joannesmith7042]

You love your scrunch cords lol …guess what so do i

[@LadyLightningstorm]

A comment.

[@danielcarter837]

They do the Christmas song 'Over the River' and pretty much starts hard and fast and doesn't really let up. It is a real twist on a kind of boring song that no one knows the words too.

[@danielcarter837]

It also has Lindsey Stirling. Kevin is on his cello also.

[@loris1620]

Heads up that it's in the Matt era.