Vocal Coach Reaction - Pentatonix 'Hallelujah'

[@lorgrenbenirus]

Kevin is never left out. He's one man who literally represents a whole band, whole orchestra. Others are like peaks of the mountain which reach out in this song and Kevin is like the mountain itself. He's a single man who literally becomes many the very moment he does, well, anything.

[@jamesminer4251]

When figurative language just isn’t necessary...

[@elamothe81]

Suffer no delusions he sings also, not to mention plays the cello, jack of all trades, master of them too.

[@kellywhite714]

Kevin is just an over achiever in the most beautiful sense of the word...he is a classically trained celloist who has played Carnagie Hall...is fluent in several languages (including Mandarin) and is a pre med student from Yale. 💜💜

[@baskervillebee6097]

Yes, and then he plays the cello.

[@Carminocat]

You could trade him out...

[@TheNerdess]

I love every member ... but EVERY time Mitch starts singing .... I fall in love all over again.

[@antoinettecollick2507]

Pumpkin V nah fr😭!!

[@Diana-qr5od]

Me too 💙

[@zunacosta]

Cy jiikiiol. Ltyyyu Ju 7 u hi 0lm0uo7

[@billyfinlay4159]

Avi is the best though

[@TheNerdess]

@@billyfinlay4159 Avi is also amazing .. was rly sad when he left :(

[@bekensdwarf8068]

“So far we’ve had three absolute knockouts, so I don’t really know what else is coming.” Oh honey You got a storm comin

[@billyfinlay4159]

BekensDwarf well avi is best

[@liambreen7892]

Billy Finlay it's quite debatable whether Avi or Mitch is better, since avi has great tone and support on his upper range while also having relaxed strong lows while Mitch has great manipulation of his tone on his belts, perfect mixing, an incredible falsetto and overall great control. They both have their strengths and some weaknesses such as for Avi, he doesn't have as good control on his upper range and might isn't terribly comfortable anywhere in the second octave

[@mymusicsmylife27]

@@liambreen7892 You don't do "better or worse" at this level. You just sit back and appreciate the insane talent and skill.

[@sharonbiscardi9890]

I have been asking myself the same thing.So far what I consider the great three are Hallelujah, Sounds of Silence, and Amazing race. All three have excep[tional affects on the listeners. So I ask myself: Whats the encore?

[@UserHorologium]

"Imagine" is the best opportunity to hear Kevin sing in Pentatonix; he has the lead in the last stanza, and he also hits the diva notes in the "wall of sound" right before that final stanza. Most of the time, he is busy beatboxing, but a few of their songs don't require a beat box, which frees him up to sing. "Can't Help Falling in Love" is an example of them singing intricate five part harmonies (no beatboxing), and so is their original composition "Run To You". A number of their Christmas songs have Kevin singing a line or two, where he can stop providing the beat for a moment. Kevin's range is interesting, as he can hit incredibly low notes as a beatboxer, and astonishingly high notes as a vocalist. As was noted by SorrowW0lf, there are many examples of Kevin singing on his own channel here on KZbin; his specialty there is looping covers, where he plays cello, piano, and drums, and adds in his own beatboxing and vocals. It's quite impressive. FWIW, his last name is pronounced "oh LOO shoh la". Avi's first name is pronounced "AHH vee", with a broad a. The mezzo soprano is Kirstin Maldonado (Kirstin rhymes with Thurston, not Tristan) and the countertenor is Mitch Grassi, who can belt out some amazingly high notes (he regularly nails a G#5 in a number of their songs). You already know Scott, and after Avi's departure in 2017, Matt Sallee (suh LEE) stepped in as the bass. If you'd like to see some of Matt's bass work with the group, check out the covers of "Attention" or "New Rules x Are You That Somebody". Kirstin shines in "Say Something" and "Rather Be", and "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a Mitch Grassi tour de force. Nice reaction, and would like to see more Pentatonix reactions from you.

[@denebolazubenelgenubi8720]

@@TTinari And "Gold", obviously 😊

[@denebolazubenelgenubi8720]

@@TTinari Exactly. I thought about the Avi' part. And Mitch obviously is great as always

[@livus3787]

@@denebolazubenelgenubi8720 YASS a Gold reaction please, it' feels it's underrated - it's GOLD :D

[@hannahhester8376]

Kevin does this beautiful part in their cover of "Mary Did You Know".

[@nosdancbc]

Mary did you Know is good too

[@TheMiddaydreamers]

Mitch, the guy with the higher voice, is actually a counter tenor. Has has a really amazing range and flexibility with his voice

[@cwehden]

Crazy high range 🙏🏻

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

@@cwehden Watch the version of Defying Gravity" that Scott and Mitch did for their Superfruit channel to celebrate Scott's birthday several years ago, you will be floored - they take their music so seriously and yet still are goofy, humble, and just nice people - both have insane talent and work their butts off

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@cwehden Not just high he can also hit A1.

[@masterp443]

@@blitzofchaosgaming6737 Mitch CANNOT hit A1. Growling and vocal fry doesn't count at all when it sounds like that, just no

[@ryantrejo5684]

TheMiddaydreamers He’s definitely not a counter tenor, but he does have a crazy stupid high range

[@deb8105]

Just an interesting fact, when Avi is singing his verse Scott is doing the base part, you can hear the change but unfortunately you don’t see it in the video. I would recommend seeing them performing it live as you get to see Scott doing the baseline and how they arranged the switch

[@pentatonya1778]

Deb Was wondering if he was going to pick up on those seamless transitions bt Scott & Avi singing bass lines. Another song “Standing By” LIVE comes to mind whereas Scott sings bass as Avi has solo.

[@GrimReaperNegi]

I feel like they were at their best with Avi.

[@JuliMcCarthy]

I don't think he realized that Scott had picked up the bass line, but I bet if he had listened to this a few more times he'd have commented on it. It's clear he's very new to awareness of the group at this point.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

@@pentatonya1778 A lot of people don't catch that, and it's one of the reasons to appreciate PTX so much.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

@@GrimReaperNegi I agree, but Matt does bring quality vocals to PTX. It's just that we're so used to hearing Avi singing those parts that it seems strange. It'd be like listening to the Beatles, and they replaced John or Paul with Eric Clapton or Pete Townshend. Great at what they do, just wouldn't sound 'right'.

[@avakia7446]

I almost threw my MacBook away when he interrupted Mitch thx for the likes lol

[@charwest9449]

ikr!

[@MidoriDad]

😂🔊 I'm laughing so hard at this comment, that my head hurts

[@RoxyLeeHeart]

Lol right!? 😂😂😂

[@estefaniasoto4541]

Ikr! ITS WRONG TO INTERRUPT ESPECIALLY MITCHHHH

[@ginagale1227]

I want to genuinely thank you for warning me

[@stevanholland7672]

Kevin is an amazing beatboxer that can also sing and play the cello. In this song they didn't use alot of beatboxing so Kevin was less prominent in this song.

[@atessoni]

I'm pretty sure he actually sings in "Mary did you know". While he doesn't get to sing a lot, because hes an awesome beatboxer, he's actually a great vocalist as well. - possibly the most talented member

[@OmniphonProductions]

He's also a highly accomplished saxophonist and...of course...plays piano, too.

[@d1vin1ty]

Went to Harvard med school, has studied abroad in multiple countries, fluent in multiple language, gorgeous AF. Kevin is the man every man wishes he could be.

[@OmniphonProductions]

@@d1vin1ty WORD!

[@Hey_Jamie]

Idk wtf you’re on but he was the entire backbone of the song

[@pambarab5506]

Scott, Kirstin (soprano), and Mitch (counter-tenor) all grew up in Texas, and have known each other since they were young teens and before. Avi and Kevin joined them later, so they could compete on a TV talent show called "The Sing-off". They won, (some money and a recording contract). The contract was cancelled soon, so they decided to do KZbin videos, and became so well known through YT, that they were offered another recording contract. They have the best selling Christmas album of all time, and several Grammys, and a HUGE fandom called the Pentaholics.

[@rubberbandman8950]

Kirstin is a mezzo soprano not a soprano.

[@cjgreen8423]

And Mitch is a tenor

[@johnwiser71]

I like them but Straight No Chaser is more of my jam.

[@avo3050]

huh

[@onlashukshugaharra6779]

​@@cjgreen8423 No, pambarab knows what she is talking about. Mitch is a Countertenor and you had probably never heard that term used before. So, I shall explain. The CounterTenor is the highest male singing voice range that stretches from E3 to E5. Countertenors usually sing their high notes in falsetto, but Mitch does not! He can make those notes in his natural voice. That is testimony to how good he is. The lower notes for a Countertenor are usually sung in a modal voice. This is precisely what Mitch does for the lower range of his voice.

[@AvaLynn808]

When Kevin sings it is absolutely beautiful! Please check out their rendition of Mary Did You Know. You will understand what I mean. Thx!

[@zm1197]

That's one of my favorite songs by them

[@deannakinsman6790]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE with y'all!!!!

[@st4rpt_603]

or Evolution of Michael Jackson.

[@sarahmusic4393]

Or listen to Kevin’s solo covers aka down or friends

[@elizabeths50]

Also Little Drummer Boy, best rendition ever.

[@cheriz9337]

Never. Ever. Interrupt the beautiful baby angel Mitch. Thankyouverymuch.

[@lauraa4294]

Kevin is not only an outstanding beat boxer, he is an extremely talented musician. And, he can sing!! Check their video of Imagine.

[@lauriehalverson1680]

Kevin plays the cello when they do Shallow.

[@shadyinthesun9386]

i love it when people react to mitch’s vocals they’re always so surprised

[@liky6951]

Do more of Pentatonix please!!!

[@jlc723]

Ya, especially their sound of silence!

[@PMJonte]

It's the diversity of the group that makes it. Kevin, the one you missed, has a triple threat talent. He typically does the beat box and he sings from time to time, but he is also a classically trained cellist. Plus, he can beat box and play cello at the same time. I loved the reaction. I have subscribed and hit the notification bell. I want to see more Pentatonix reactions from you. Yessir...it's time for you to join the world of the Pentaholics.

[@LadyLightningstorm]

I always like watching someone react to Mitch's voice for the first time.

[@juditveres_hearts]

When he said "Jesus" as Mitch sang my heart filled with warmth and joy. :D

[@natwest1971]

I love watching vocal coaches reactions to Mitch the first time they hear him. It is always an unfiltered expression of sheer delight!

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

Pentatonix is an insanely talented group. They are undoubtedly the best a capella group around and have won 3 Grammys. They do mostly covers but there is also a fairly large body of original work that they have composed themselves. There are so many that I wouldn't know where to start with recommendations. Please do your self the favor of doing more reactions. The beat boxer, Kevin has developed a very good singing voice in addition to his very impressive beat boxing skills. He is also a classically trained cellist, plays piano/keyboard and used to play very good saxophone in high school and did a sax performance at Carnegie Hall. As if that isn't enough he has a degree from Yale University and speaks flawless Mandarin Chinese.

[@cwehden]

👍🏻 Thank you

[@CDO1113]

Pentatonix is amazing...your question of how they got so many amazing singers is what we fans always ask ourselves. The whole group is insanely talented. If you really want to see Kevin’s talent on his own, check out his cover of Down.

[@denebolazubenelgenubi8720]

And his cover of "Stay with me" on cello.

[@jewels1296]

It still amazes me that Mitch, Kirstin, and Scott grew up together. What is in the water in Arlington 😂

[@stephaniegeer1691]

Another acapella group with ALL amazing singers where every person is fantastic is Home Free.also Avi is on Home Free's cover of Ring of Fire...please check it out.loved your reaction.thanks!!✌

[@Launibu]

Pentatonix singing "Mary did you know" and "Say something" are beautiful.

[@Daddysports79]

Yea that “Say Something” rendition was when my daughter discovered them and then hooked me 😍 Amazing vocals

[@anniedh600]

Mary did you know is beautiful. He should have listened to that one. And now their new one is The Sound of Silence...so wonderful.

[@jamescurfman3284]

I mean, the song to react to doesn't matter. Pentatonix is one of those blessed groups. Whatever they touch turns to Gold. But, for listening for SPECIFIC voices, then certain songs are better than others. Each member has their own channel besides PTX OFFICIAL.

[@outro9591]

REACT TO SILENT NIGHT OMG They recorded it in a church and it’s live vocals!! You can really hear each of them singing and it’s absolutely beautiful.

[@karo_lina2000]

Yes! Amazing 😍

[@flayremoon]

That video is such an amazing example of all of their talents!

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

Some times it just don't get no better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl6tgmSnYpZme80 ----------------------- Pentatonix 'Hallelujah is by far the best rendition of it . The Sound of Silence is Simon and Garfunkel is the same way.

[@themike97_58]

im a bass. i love and appreciate great basses like avi. mitch sang the only verse that made me get chills. he is unreal.

[@darlisataylor2764]

Don't ever stop right before Mitch sings. It will usually always blow your mind

[@marcgarrett4401]

In case you haven't noticed, Pentatonix fans (pentaholics) flock to new reactors and will blow up your subs. Most of what Pentatonix does are covers, but they did one whole album of originals including: Love Again, Can't Sleep Love, and Run to You. Their medleys are incredible also. Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Rhianna, History of Music, and a two song mashup of Forget You and Since You've been Gone during a live performance. I look forward to hearing more PTX reactions.

[@cwehden]

Will defo do more soon 👍🏻

[@PRODSWAY-sd5sf]

This cannot be any more true😂

[@monedameow]

Sing. You should totally listen and enjoy it.

[@ravenouss3279]

do u mean La La Latch? thats one of their best mash ups so far :p or New Rules x AYTS

[@zackhouserman8152]

Love again isnt an original it’s a cover of a mix

[@GabiPTNOBR]

Especial voice, Mitch is just amazing!!!!!❤

[@shari2421]

If you would like to hear Kevin Olusola (the one not heard other than his beatbox in this video) check out their video "Little Drummer Boy"

[@dustfreequeen5151]

Shari omg! Yes!

[@bernabemonteverde4813]

This guys sings beautiful

[@rlhcat7662]

Yeah, when I first heard them, it seemed like the planets had crossed a certain way to bring them together. Scott, Mitch (tenor) and Kirstie (girl) met as kids of 9 or 10 in Arlington, TX, in local musical theater productions. They performed as a trio in high school and decided to go on a TV a capella competition show called The Sing-Off, but realized they needed more voices. They saw Kevin in a YT video "cello-boxing", and a friend told Scott about Avi. They all met just 2 days before the audition for the show (!) and they ended up winning (!!!) With a lot of hard work, they have built a great playlist of music, both originals and covers, had 2 TV specials, and toured all over the world. A few other videos that show their individual skills and ability to arrange music are "PTX Evolution of Michael Jackson" and "PTX Daft Punk" for which they won their first of 3 Grammys. Also, check out "PTX Can't Sleep Love", a great original song. And if you really want to see Avi and Mitch blow the roof off, check out "PTX - Aha!, Singapore, The Star Vista" (a live performance). Love to see more reactions to those, or any suggested by others.

[@cwehden]

Awesome info thanks 👍🏻

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

Watch some of the other videos and you will hear Kevin's tenor voice... His beat boxing is so important to support the three part harmony of Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch, that he rarely participates as a tenor and he has a very good voice and it has improved markedly over the years. As someone else said, listen to Mary Did You Know.

[@danievdw]

8:37 Kevin never stopped. He does all the sound effect/drums/etc.

[@sorroww0lf179]

Should listen to either Pentatonix versions of Imagine and or Mary do you know. Both include Kevin singing. And if you really want to feel creatively inadequate, check out Kevin's solo performance of Down or Sign of the Times. He's mindblowingly talented. They all are really, including Matt who replaced Avi.

[@arescue]

Pentatonix is my jam.

[@lauriep2018]

Yes! More pentatonix PLEASE!!

[@ghaidakl6676]

More pentatonix please 😫😫😫😫🔥🔥🔥💕💕💕 i love them so much and your reaction 🙇💕💕

[@susandj1]

Kevin is the one that makes all that sounds that sound like instruments. He's amazing!

[@priscillamcrmy]

i love love love this!!!! what a great reaction! please watch more pentatonix

[@Julia-LArt]

They're amazing!

[@dailyabundance]

Love love love Pentatonix. Big fan for over 3 year. They absolutely brilliant singers.

[@tobbidream1393]

The tenor part always gets me to shiver and get goosebumps sometimes I cry it's so powerful

[@julyriver8851]

Wow, your reaction was so interesting. I really enjoyed it. Thank you! Please, do more Pentatonix if you can. Cheers!

[@Bonofox1]

💥Great reaction! More PENTATONIX!!💥

[@sersastark]

Kevin is never left out. He was the spine of the entire band. He's the body percussionist and a tenor.

[@Launibu]

Love Pentatonix!!

[@lalmuanpuiiralte4424]

Yes,Carl John Franz thank you for reacting to this

[@tampazeke4587]

You probably didn't realize that Scott takes over the bass part when Avi takes the melody. Go back and listen if you want your mind blown. Scott has a CRAZY range!

[@Moogas2]

"Run to You " is one of my favorites by then their harmonies and progressions make time stand still and also makes you melt at the same time.

[@allybandy3047]

Kevin has gotten very good vocally. He has some single covers. My favorite is KOver - Sign of the Times. It showcases all of his many talents.

[@tinanichols203]

Kevin is a tenor. He sings in Bohemian Rhapsody and Amazing Grace. You should also listen to The Prayer

[@tessslastanova7314]

People discovering Pentatonix is my new obsession here on KZbin :'D Great reaction, I hope you'll check out more of their songs!

[@gregseagler5111]

You made a comment wondering how they could find this many singers of this caliber. This continues to blow my mind: Kirstie, Scott, and Mitch went to high school together. What are the odds of three such magnificent vocalists going to the same school at the same time? Astonishing!

[@kathleenherron1853]

I love how he started with no mention of Mitch. He heard a small amount and cut away. How could you do that???? "That's the power of a tenor." Oh yes! Brilliant!

[@DBLCreations]

This song is absolutely amazing, discovered it couple years ago and i played this exact version of PTX on my moms funeral.

[@porschewilson2058]

If you wanna hear that one song watch “Mary did you know?” He sings in that one and its great!!

[@bartlettje]

Pentatonix is absolutely fantastic

[@yusufnoor5852]

Do Aha! Live in Singapore! Pentatonix

[@plakette26]

"JESUS! " yep, this is always my reaction to pentatonix :D and it's beautiful to see that a vocal coach gets so impressed by their harmony and extraordinary voices of ALL the members!

[@youraveragelittlegeek3537]

Kevin is doing his verse the whole song

[@camicorni]

they did Bohemian Rhapsody too, please react it!

[@theshadowfax239]

Yes!!! It's so interesting.

[@jlc723]

And sound of silence!

[@jameseldar1842]

I loved their Bohemian Rhapsody. Especially Mitch's "guitar" solo... Lol

[@J.D....]

If you want to see the last guy sing, you should see their version of mary did you know

[@elainecourteau6231]

Had the pleasure of seeing them live. I am such a fan and they are sooooooo gifted. ALL of them. What a gift to have them in one incredible package!

[@athenawilson4019]

When you have seen more Pentatonix videos, you'll discover that Mitch has an incredible range. When the group was asked who was the "best" singer among them, the other four all turned and pointed at Mitch. Also, Kevin is a "beatboxer", which has become a standard inclusion in a capella groups. Understand, there are NO instruments recorded in "Hallelujah". Everything you hear that *sounds* like an instrument, drum, etc, is all being done by Kevin, using only his own body. He does also sing, has a beautiful voice, and plays cello as well. I also recommend "Mary Do You Know" to give you another view into the incredible range of Pentatonix. FIVE amazing singers.

[@jimalden9376]

You're spot on. She's a Mezzo. Did you not notice when Avi took the lead, Scott seamlessly transitioned and took over the bass? Amazing. And how can you not love Mitch?

[@АлександраБакульманова-у8п]

Another wonderful base is Tim Foust from Home Free. I highly recommend you to listen to their cover of Amazing Grace (with beautiful tenor Peter Hollens).

[@AlaskaGirl1920]

They are SUCH a talented group! There are a bunch of videos where they sing live too and they sound just as good or better live (I've seen them once, best concert ever), you won't be disappointed with a single performance haha.

[@AlaskaGirl1920]

Kevin doesn't sing much since he's busy holding the beat down but as others have pointed out he does feature on some songs and he's lovely. :-)

[@mothmyles]

please react to the aha (singapore vista performance) by them! you'll be shocked by mitch voice there ( he's the guy with the higher voice)!

[@jerrysimpson3239]

They are each very excellent talented and amazing singers with each one very strong in the vocal range each one sings. When Scott was just getting started I got to meet with him and do some of his early videos here in Nashville. I have kept up with the group since its beginning and sadly still many do not know who this group is. Myself, I feel very honor to have been around doing the early stages of this group developing and what them grown to the talented group they are today. Now they are doing more tours and bigger shows at major venues. They are a group which will continue to grow and become more know around the world.

[@asensangtam15]

Rise by Superfuit please❤️They have Scoot and Mitch there from Pentatonix. Love the reaction

[@terrymikos9592]

YES!

[@toddruthig4048]

BEAUTIFUL. Leonard would be in tears!!!

[@sisu413]

at 7:38 and my body is covered in goosebumps, even my face and head tingle. Gah, Mitch's voice is angelic!!! They ALL are amazing 💞 edit: before that time stamp when he said so far we've got 3 great singers I thought to myself, wait until Mitch starts 😂

[@formerlurkercarolina5792]

I don't know if you picked up on it, but when Avi is signing, the one doing the base line is Scott. Not only are they all incredible singers, but 3 of them came from the same high school in Texas and are childhood friends. It's hard to imagine so much talent in one tiny little place, at the same time. BTW, if you're interested in hearing Scott's range, control and nuance in one place, check out his cover of "I Should Tell Your Mama on You".

[@benwong3546]

he clearly doesn't sing during Avi's part

[@Kay-ko3xo]

@@benwong3546 he's singing the bass line

[@_RealTrix]

Wasn't really low, the lowest note was an Eb2 and most tenors can reach around that

[@kimithbvb]

I think the video recording is still Avi singing the bass then, but when they did it live, Scott would sing it.

[@babyhoneyb2584]

i could feel the collective sigh that all Kevin stans released when you said “maybe he’ll sing”

[@nocteliv]

5:05 'How did they get so many singers this good in one group??' Seriously, tho. The fact that three of them are childhood best friends and then they managed to find Avi and Kevin is mindblowing.

[@johnnaliggett3625]

You should react to Avi Kaplan "Change is on the Rise" you will be blown away

[@alodayday1638]

Yassss

[@sarahwalters4428]

sage and stone is BEAUTIFUL!!

[@susanrolstad9338]

Yea I love the way they bring this song to life! First time I heard it it brought me to tears. They bring in the emotion and make it personal

[@J.D....]

react to Home free - Ring of Fire Featring Avi Kaplan!

[@tarjaikola]

JeppeDanielsen Oh yes! Absolute treat!

[@hannahchesser13]

OMG yes please! It's amazing, Avi with Tim!

[@AmyAndThePup]

OMG, yes! Love that one!

[@wickerbuni]

Some of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.

[@KathleenFeliciano]

5:07 If he says that now, I can't wait 'til he gets to Mitch's part

[@ankhgirl3]

Just subscribed to see more PTX reactions! Loved your reaction to this! There’s so much more to come. Welcome to the Pentaholic fam!! ♥️

[@ugoexcel8238]

Vocal coach:so far we've got three knock outs, what's coming next (Mitch's turn to sing) Me: knock outs, Yeah?, this one's gonna fling out the window 🤯 (that's how good he is)

[@donny1960]

Kevin is mainly the Beat Boxer. He does sing, but not often. Mitch Grassi the Tenor, has a 6 octave range, A1 to B7. Your reactions were great. You genuinely seemed surprised by their vocals. I am looking forward to more reactions to Pentatonix from you. Thanks again for the great video.

[@suekim77]

Thank you for reacting! I'm sure you'll get a lot of requests now 😁 To hear Kevin's voice, definitely check out Imagine and Mary Did You Know. He also has his own channel where he sings.

[@Nepente333]

Your voice's absolutely marvelous.

[@sorroww0lf179]

Or maybe react to their first Sing Off performance E.T. there is a nice explanation of how they became Pentatonix at the beginning of video

[@NerdyGamerReacts]

Just subbed, great reaction and breakdown, I look forward to watching more of ur videos, Pentatonix honestly is my favorite groups, love there songs and voices, their all so talented! 🙂

[@650GSF]

their version of the sound of silence is well good that really shows how good they all are, have a listen to that if you haven't done so already.

[@janhenriksen5908]

Pentatonix is amazing and I am glad to hear you think so too - hope to hear more about them from you.

[@elsaruizriojas321]

I miss Avi 😍 greetings from México!!🇲🇽

[@trevorplunkett147]

Beautiful. All of them. And the blend is magnificent.

[@tigerucla]

I'd love to see how he would react to Pentatonix singing Carol of the Bells.

[@randlee686]

Exquisite. Singer Kevin is not only not given a highlight in the singing, the camera touches him fewer times than any of the others.

[@Jessifer73]

Yes! PTX❣️❣️❣️

[@musicstudioremix4973]

Love their harmonies 🤩❤🤟

[@drieuxkoeppel4157]

Several have mentioned that Kevin Olusola plays cello. He’s a world-class cellist. He’s come in second in competitions, where the musician who came in first was...Yo-Yo Ma. He also speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. He studied for pre-med at Yale, and tells the story that he had to choose between Pentatonix (on the Sing-Off) or going to medical school. He’s also perfecting “cello boxing”: beatboxing with the cello. Since Matt Sallee joined the group in January 2018, he and Matt have developed a comedy routine, utilizing Matt’s bass and Kevin’s cello boxing. They do that routine in concert-I saw it. It was hilarious. Another leading acapella group is Home Free-they won the Sing-Off in 2014. (Pentatonix won in 2011). Home Free’s rendition of “How Great Thou Art” will make you cry. It showcases Tim Foust, who is a true basso profundo--(he actually had also trained Avi Kaplan as a basso profundo as well). The video was shot in the summer of 2016 when they were on tour in Europe, and was filmed with cameras mounted on drones, to show the sweeping landscapes of the Austrian Alps!)

[@redpencil6449]

Good suggestion. Also, the Home Free version of "Ring of Fire" also features Avi Kaplan, and really shows off his bass range. Avi and Tim from Home Free have similar ranges but different sounds, and both are awesome. For whatever reason, Home Free hasn't gained the following of Pentatonix, but they tour constantly and all of them have outstanding voices and harmonies. Last, I echo other comments to listen to "Aha" from the Pentatonix Singapore live concert at the Star Vista because it not only showcases Mitch's incredible singing, but also shows Avi's beautiful low range.

[@garrywood5015]

Thanks for a very knowledgeable reaction. Love the technical analysis.

[@winstonbaculio552]

please react to HOME FREE RING OF FIRE featuring Avi Kaplan of pentatonix I'm sure you'll gonna love it

[@carolineklapper653]

I know nothing about music and CANNOT sing at all, but I do appreciate beautiful singing. I enjoyed gaining a greater depth of understanding through this video. Your enthusiasm is wonderful. Thank you.

[@paigeX1999]

react to pentatonix daft punk its amazing

[@debrakelly1256]

I was fortunate enough to see Pentatonix live last summer. They are just as incredible in person. I think it was Kirsten that said she and Scott heard about the tv show "the sing off." The two of them wanted to audition so badly, but there was only two of them. SO they basically went shopping for singers on KZbin. That's how they came together. Hurray for KZbin!

[@maxp2305]

When Avi is singing his verse, it's actually Scott singing bass then. Just a fun fact

[@abhradip1837]

Yep. And Scott did that so perfectly but Avi's voice 😍😍

[@klayers1555]

Also check out some of their individual projects, Superfruit (Scott and Mitch, plus Kirstie on occasion); Kevin has his own channels and does some amazing things and Kirsti does her own projects, both solo and with other artists. Most musical groups have a lead and maybe a second lead with the rest generally backups. PTX has five enormous and unique talents in one superb group. It’s like finding a herd of unicorns...