Comparison | "Problem" Ariana Grande and Pentatonix | Jerod M Reaction

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[@JerodM]

So, as pointed out, It just dawned on me that I LEGIT forgot that I had reacted to Problem from PTX already! 🤯 Oh my goodness. Haha. I feel like I usually have a good memory, but...my wife will disagree. At any rate, since I only saw the video that one other time so many months ago, this felt fresh and new to me. 🤪😂

[@shirleyujest7786]

Well, it's not like you haven't had a lot going on recently. We can certainly cut you some slack. Besides, the one you did was not a side/side comparison like this because I've never seen the original Ariana Grande video until now. So technically you never reacted to it THIS way. Have I told you how much I enjoy this style of reaction? Thank you!

[@JerodM]

Sherri Cary haha well thank you!

[@PtxXtp]

I really don’t mind you doing PTX comparisons to videos you’ve already reacted to when you first started and weren’t doing comparisons yet. I wouldn’t mind more from your earlier reactions. I think one you haven’t done is Rather Be. It’s a Kirstin lead which I know you’ve been wanting. Original by Clean Bandit. Another idea could be a comparison to Superfruit’s new cover of The Promise. Released today. Original is an 80’s song by When in Rome.

[@pearson73gerry]

LOL - you said you thought Mitch had rapped before. Probably remembering the last time you reacted to this. Hey - just listened to PTX Sound of Silence. You'll love it. I'd like to hear your reaction.

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

I wondered if you remembered that. No sweat, you did a great reaction as always and yes, more of the comparison videos. Also you have to do a reaction to PTX new video of "Sound Of Silence". It is outstanding and perhaps just a little bit surprising.

[@gustavsson5277]

I absolutely prefer PTX's version, they sound so much better, and Scott's high notes in this never fails to impress me!

[@janetranslates]

Did you realize that Kevin was still beatboxing while whispering? When they perform it live, the final "s" of "less" doesn't come through, but the beatboxing does. I don't know how that's physically possible but Kevin can do almost anything.

[@RosheenQuynh]

Avi's bass in Problem is too strong for the ovaries! 🤣😅 For real, though, it's mindblowing in this! I have the "Listen to me" bit as my notifications on my phone. Needless to say, I rarely ignore my phone now and pretty much every time I hear Avi, I instinctively respond "All day, every day!" 😂

[@williamroop451]

I think that they make choices of who leads while taking in account of the background blend... Mitch and Scott blending has a different feel than She and Mitch's blend... THAT is what I think makes Pentatonix so amazing... they don't just "do a song" - they research it, take it apart and run it through their PTX filter, work out each part and every little detail, and release the most effective performance. I am no music major - the only thing I know how to play is a CD player and can't carry a tune ... But by watching them I can actually understand more about music and how it works.

[@ProudAmerican1829]

Very true. They know each other's voices inside and out. Rather than being selfish about wanting to do all the leads, they all pick whose voice best fits the lead of each song, and because they each have such a wide vocal range, everyone else seamlessly fills in the gap the lead vocalist leaves. Their arrangements and chord choices are so smart and clever that their voices fill in every single nook and cranny so you never feel like a single part is missing. It's incredible. I've been following them since they were on The Sing-Off back in 2011, and they STILL amaze and wow me. Can't say that about many singers and bands these days.

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

You nailed it with the Mitch prediction. The original was OK but PTX just knocks it out of the park! Kevin's beats are stellar, Mitch's rap was really outstanding. And everyone else just Did It! Way better than the original in my opinion. Thanks for another great comparison video.

[@InstrucTube]

She really is a good singer, I just don't generally like the style of music she's doing. Also I think the flexible guy was in the "Can't Sleep Love" video by PTX.

[@UserHorologium]

"Can't Sleep Love" *looks* like a Superfruit video, and the human Gumby is in Scott's room for most of the video.

[@anessalyn1035]

PTX version just better..so cool...avi's base kills it. Mitch sass every time..💕 Superfruits new song The Promise is on youtube, audio only but so very good

[@anessalyn1035]

Superfruit posted the official video to Promise me this morning. I cant wait to see your reaction Jerod...Love your stuff

[@2nicnag2]

THANK YOU for the comparison videos. Unless it’s 2000’s or earlier country or 70’s rock, I probably haven’t heard the song. So many of the evolutions like Rihanna and Ariana, I had never heard the original or just heard a bit of it so I am going to love watching these you’ve done. Pretty sure I will like PTX best in all of them but I’m sure that’s not a problem :)

[@Launibu]

Jerod, ptx is releasing a new song on friday!! Sound of Silence, I think. Could you react to it if it ends up being a video?

[@taniareads8751]

Love this reaction - PTX nailed this - I love this song by them, their covers are always almost better than the originals because they have so much depth in their combined voices. Love your comments about Mitch and Avi (my two favourites :-) )

[@PtxXtp]

The flexible guy you’re thinking of could’ve been in Superfruit’s Bad 4 Us video or PTX’s Cant Sleep Love video. Not sure if it’s the same guy though. Yes Mitch did rap in Cant hold us but so did Kirstie and Scott. Thank you for doing this comparison. Love them. If you run out you could always still compare the PTX cover videos you’ve only watched one time.

[@hissingerff]

Ahh man you talked through them harmonizing the chorus part

[@JerodM]

hissingerff I heard it though.

[@marlahudgins7038]

I love these comparisons..

[@alexx385]

You should check out Superfruit’s Freestyle Rap Challenge!! Superfruit also has a cover song coming out called The Promise, so you should consider reacting to that when it comes out. The audio has already been released on streaming sites

[@danbunch1514]

Ptx has what Jazz guys called swing.. There rhythms are flawless

[@jillybean6]

Can’t wait for Friday to hear their new video sound of silence

[@GFHarewood1]

I would love to see a Can’t help falling in Love comparison between PTX and any of the other versions....(I just really want you to react to PTX so I don’t care which one you compare it to :))

[@ms.laperry8106]

I watch Victorious still , I like both,but love Pentatonix version better.

[@trinhvietanh9521]

clearly when you listening to PTX's version you smile and laugh much more than when u listening to the original one

[@GFHarewood1]

Compare “valentine” by Jessie Ware versus the PTX cover

[@ellenhulslander2897]

You should see Ariana on the Tonight Show, wheel of musical impressions. Hysterical and amazing both.

[@danbunch1514]

He got his start on So you say you can dance a few years ago. looks like he is making a living. This may be the least changed arrangement they do.

[@brenttyler1927]

Ariana’s voice is incomparable and unbeatable that’s why it is the best. Long live the queen.

[@JerodM]

Brent Tyler it’s a good thing these comparisons aren’t about that. It’s about two separate takes on one song.

[@Jesscorpio]

this is still a good video and everything, but i feel like you forgot that you already reacted to this song? i kept expecting you to mention that you've seen / heard it before but then you started predicting how it would go and everything so it seems like you genuinely forgot lol

[@JerodM]

Jesi Marie oh my gosh! I just realized that! Hahaha! That is great! I usually have a great memory, but how did I forget this one? Wow! 🤪 No wonder I knew the rap. I thought I was a genius.🤓Lol. Well at any rate, it was a good “first time” reaction feeling while it lasted.

[@markbell4017]

Ariana is pretty good yeah she's got a great voice and all, but everyone loved Kat. ; )

[@justlinsu]

Avi wins...i mean...PTX wins lol....

[@lizan2000]

Jerod! Will you be reacting to DIMASH anytime in the future?! Love your reactions to him!

[@JerodM]

Liza N yes hopefully. Especially if he’s on The World’s Best show

[@lizan2000]

@@JerodM yes he is! Thank you!

[@user-pq5fn7ih7w]

PTX makes everything sound better....no comparison...

[@Max-jf5vu]

Such a great video!

[@sherischutts6976]

Can you compare Sound of Silence videos? Pentatonix did AMAZING!!!

[@priscillamcrmy]

nice!! i love this cover and this video. check out Superfruit’s Freestyle Rap Challenge

[@susansisson366]

Oh, come on! No contest (no problem?) PTX SLAYS! (I realize you try to remain Mr. Positivity, but a comparison begs for a judgment by its very nature.) So choose! And Pentatonix's version is so much better, with the harmonies and the superb vocal effects. Ms. Grande is cute and the tune is catchy, but she sounds rather tinny and vocally strained. PTX by a mile!

[@miafourie5260]

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