FIRST Reaction to Mad World by Pentatonix | Veterinarian Reacts

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

This is so hauntingly gorgeous, absolutely captures the angst we were all feeling. I’m sorry about the passing of your grandmother and I hope your friend makes a full recovery- you’re a good friend helping as much as you can. My vote for a Pentatonix song to lift ur spirits is their original called Sing!

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot. Unfortunately, my friend will not make a full recovery. Our current hope is that he might eventually not need carers, but that's a long way off, if it ever happens. Thank you for the suggestion! I believe a couple other people have also recommended Sing which makes me very intrigued!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

@@VetMedCorner I’m so sorry to hear he won’t make a full recovery

[@VetMedCorner]

Me too, it's a complicated and difficult time for his partner and all those who care for them both. This is something often forgotten with the covid pandemic - there's far more outcomes than simply dead vs recovered. There are so very many people with various amounts of long term health issues post virus. Research indicates varying degrees of fatigue, cognitive issues, diabetes, and heart issues are happening for many, many people. He's not my only friend dealing with 'long Covid' but he is the most severely affected of those who have survived the initial viral illness.

[@jeffg9203]

Matt and Mitch harmonizing is called MATCH

[@VetMedCorner]

Omg! As it should be!!!!!! They sound amazing together!!!

[@Purpledomino15]

Sending condolences on the loss of your Grandmother, and I hope your friends recover from their illnesses. That's a lovely rendition of that song, so emotional and beautiful thank-you for sharing.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the condolences. My friends are still in a bad place, but not worsened since I recorded the video, so we are taking that as a win at the moment.

[@davidphillips4476]

"Happy Now" is a wonderful feel good original of theirs. "My Heart With You" is a 5 part vocal masterpiece. Really enjoyed that, thanks!

[@VetMedCorner]

"Happy Now" is being suggested by a number of people - I might have to do that one as my next music reaction! I've never heard of the other one, and am very intrigued. Thank you for the suggestions, I appreciate it!

[@goldfishwatching1619]

I also vote for 'Happy Now' and as someone said 'Anchor' is terrific even though there is no video.

[@LeskeyC001]

Condolences on your losses and I do hope that things will brighten up soon. I also hope your loved one in hospital gets better soon. Thanks for posting your reaction to this PTX masterpiece. It really is emotive and has carried me through many a difficult moment. Much love from South Africa!

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you - your kindness means the world to me. My grandparents lived in South Africa for a while and my dad was born there! I would love the chance to get to visit one day. I hope that your weekend is a wonderful one!

[@df5199]

Love your reactions. You are in our prayers. PTX’s five part harmony songs are very powerful. Recommend their 90s Dance Medley.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you - I appreciate it. Ooooo a Dance Medley! I will absolutely add that to my list!

[@taniareads8751]

This one gets me all the time, they are so intense, I love this, but it may not be the best if you are feeling sad!! I hope your friend will recover soon, and that you have more joy to look forward to

[@VetMedCorner]

So intense! It surprised me and definitely got me too! Thank you - I appreciate the kind well wishes and will pass them along.

[@vidsorama2]

Since your eyes were closed you missed the part where the background specters walked backwards while they sang the Mad World part. Thanks for reacting to this beautiful Pentatonix video. They recorded it in 2020 during the midst of the pandemic and other national and worldwide issues which made it a truly mad world then. They definitely felt the emotions, especially since they could not be together. To cheer yourself up, please check out Pentatonix "Come Along" and "Havana". My condolences for your loss. Best wishes for your friends' recoveries.

[@VetMedCorner]

I did miss that! I was so swept up in the audio!!! I'm gonna go and find that part and re-watch it - thank you!

[@melissacoviello2886]

I would recommend The Prayer, I find that so hopeful and also Invincible from their newest holiday album.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you for your suggestions - I appreciate them a lot! I don't think I know either of them.

[@scottperil905]

If you want an uplifting song for your mental health day, choose PTX's version of Oh Come All Ye Faithful. It is sure to make you smile and feel good. All reactors have that sensation.

[@VetMedCorner]

Is it okay or usual for people to react to Christmas type songs during the rest of the year? I will absolutely add the suggestion to my list - thank you!!!

[@scottperil905]

@@VetMedCorner PTX Christmas music is ok to react to anytime, especially if it makes you feel good!

[@chasiegrisaffe5867]

Or Happy Now, or Come Along

[@unimatrix0169]

Sing will absolutely perk up your day :)

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@VetMedCorner It’s music! I listen to Christmas music all year round, especially theirs. No judgement here, you do you❣️

[@danielcarter837]

They put out a lot of music in 2020 which kept many a Pentaholic sane. This is one of two perfect songs from that year. The other one was Thank You from their Christmas album from that year. Thank You is a very emotional song. If you watch it bring Kleenex.

[@VetMedCorner]

I really appreciate the suggestion - I have added "Thank You" to my list!

[@doughaviland1729]

RUN TO YOU and TAKE MY HEART WITH YOU are both five part harmonies that will hit you in the "feels!"

[@VetMedCorner]

I don't know either of those - they sound amazing. Thank you so much for the suggestions!!!!

[@justinperry13]

Their arrangement of “My Heart With You” in particular is probably one of the more breathtaking performances I’ve ever seen. Be forewarned however, Doug is quite correct in stating it will hit you in the feels. Very, V E R Y hard.

[@VetMedCorner]

Maybe I will have to listen to "My Heart with You" on my own then... I really appreciate the heads-up!

[@rogerramjet5214]

Beautiful reaction…love your heartfelt honesty.. thank you

[@wetsand7379]

I'm really sorry to hear about all of the tough things you've been going through. I hope things improve soon.

[@VetMedCorner]

You and me both. I'm feeling worn down and a bit burnt out. I am trying to figure out a way to get some stuff off my plate because I can't keep all this going... Thank you for the kind words, I truly appreciate it.

[@Bonofox1]

😃👍 reaction PENTATONIX are great at emoting when they sing. It really grabs your heart. Don't know if you're aware that PTX is receiving a STAR on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame next week Feb 21st.

[@VetMedCorner]

I had no idea! They definitely deserve it - how awesome!!!

[@Divhreaza]

First off, condolences for your loss, and I hope your friend recovers from their health ordeal. You were wondering about the blurry figures in the background, and I may be wrong, but I thiiiink it's a reference to the movie "Donnie Darko". The original version of "Mad World" by Tears for Fears is actually pretty upbeat, but then in 2001 a much more subdued version was recorded for the soundtrack of that movie by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews. It would be VERY difficult to explain what that movie is about since it's... really weird. But suffice to say, the whole thing with figures moving strangely is a prominent part of it. And the rendition of the song that Pentatonix gave us is definitely based on that version more than the original. Anyway, I really enjoyed your reaction. I definitely think the group was making a statement when they released this song when they did, what with everything that was going on at the time. They also did a phenomenal job with it, especially considering they weren't able to be with each other when singing it, yet they still had some of the tightest harmonies I think I've heard from them. Take care and again, I hope things get better for you and yours.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot. I had no idea what the blurry figures were about and I really appreciate you filling me in! How fascinating!!! I've never heard of this movie before, but I am going to see if I can find a synopsis to read. I absolutely agree with you that this song made a powerful statement. It's so moving!

[@Badger77722]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope things turn around for you and your friends soon! I'd definitely stay away from Say Something until they do! There are a few songs where Kevin doesn't beatbox, but joins in the singing - Run To You, My Heart With You (the inspiration for Run To You), Can't Help Falling In Love - maybe a couple of others I don't remember at the moment. I would second the recommendations for Come Along - it's one that's hard to stay still to! Others of their "lighter" favorites include My Favorite Things, Sing, 90s Dance Medley, or even Perfume medley or Midnight In Tokyo if you need some Pentatonix J-pop in your life!

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the well wishes. I will absolutely add these suggestions to my list of future videos to do. I was born in the late 80s so a 90s pop medley would likely be a blast and bring back many memories. PTX does so many amazing performances, I wish I had more time to get through them all asap!!!

[@Badger77722]

​@@VetMedCorner They did a live version of 90s Dance Medley(for the first time ever!) in their Sept. 2022 Hollywood Bowl concert - just plug that into the YT search engine and you should be able to find it no problems, if you'd like to see them perform live.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you 🙌 that sounds awesome!!!

[@robin8773]

a couple of upbeat songs are 'sing' and 'happy now', both originals. i love all the little video clips; no one does that.

[@VetMedCorner]

Oooo I appreciate the suggestions! Thank you! I'm also glad you enjoyed the clips. I'm quite new to video editing and trying to find my 'style' if that makes sense! 💜

[@jerrybaker2857]

For a mental health break check out the commencement talk by Victor Wooten, bassist for Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. It's a talk bur he plays bass all through. And he passes on something his mother said that can change your world view. But you have to watch to find out.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you for the suggestion - I appreciate it!

[@danielsernajr4079]

I know exactly what you are feeling. I lost two cousins one day to the next. Then I got a phone call that one of my best friends had passed away. So you are not alone.

[@VetMedCorner]

I am so very sorry for your losses 💔 I hope that you have a good support system and that you are kind to yourself as you grieve.

[@danielsernajr4079]

@@VetMedCorner thank you so much

[@pjb3583]

I am so sorry for your sadness lately. Grandmothers hold a special place in our hearts for sure, and Covid has caused more than its share of heartbreak. My 94-year-old Dad weathered a very mild case recently, thank God he has come out of it well. I saw someone had already recommended Come Along for when you need a dose of whimsy and I second that. Sing is an exuberant original from early on in their career, and their 90s Dance Medley will have you doing the chair boogie. Sometimes commiserating is the way to go, other times we need an antidote for troubled times. Thankfully, music is good for both. Hope things improve for you, take care of yourself. Peace from Ohio … And yes, this one is stunning!

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you for your very kind comment - I think you are right. Sometimes we need commiserating and sometimes a dose of whimsy. Thank you for seconding those recommendations, I am looking forward to those songs quite a bit! All the best to you and your Dad.

[@totoro123]

So sorry life is hitting you and yours from all directions. You're a great friend. Hope you can stay strong and remember to look after yourself too!

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much, your comment means a lot. I have been reducing as many of my commitments as I can, and that has brought some relief. Take care 💜

[@Gwennedd]

I'm so sorry to hear of the sadness and worry that's currently going on for you and yours. I really hope things improve for your friend and his health gets better. I'm thinking that in order to lighten your heart a bit...try PTX's Sing. It's a bit of a departure from their usual. It's an original and they posted an ask for all their fans to do a short video of themselves singing a few lines of the lyrics. And BOY did their fans do a great job!! I'll not say any more....other than it's a really uplifting song.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you. Your kindness means a lot. "Sing" sounds absolutely amazing. I have added it to my list and am so grateful for the suggestion.

[@elizabethtucker6026]

So sorry to hear about all the catastrophes. Prayers for this world by PTX or The Prayer cover are go tos for a little cathartic release for me. Oh! Or their When the party's over Billie Eilish cover.

[@elizabethtucker6026]

And if you want a boost? Try their Come Along cover, or their originals Happy Now or Love Me when I don't.

[@VetMedCorner]

I already did Prayers for This World but haven't done The Prayer yet! It's now been recommended by a few people so my curiosity has been piqued. Thank you so much for your suggestions!!!

[@VetMedCorner]

Oooooo yes!!!!! I am absolutely adding these to my list too. I *love* Happy Now but had forgotten about it and I'm not sure if I know the others!

[@janhankins911]

One last group is an "up and comer" a capella group. It is The Bass Gang. Check out their cover of "Hooked on a Feeling" featuring Tim Foust (from Home Free). So there's my complete list of great a capella groups.

[@VetMedCorner]

I've never heard of this group! They sound awesome!!!

[@janhankins911]

I'm sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. I hope your friends will recover fully. And you are a great friend, just doing simple things like getting groceries, taking care of the cats, etc. That kind of thing is so simple, but is so very helpful. It just takes all the "little" stresses off so that your friends can deal with the big stresses. Now to the music! I love PTX and a capella music. If you haven't already checked out these songs by PTX, you may wish to check them out. "Sing" (an original)--Avi is still with the group for this one. "Amazing Grace" and "The Prayer" are just out of this world. Their cover of "The Prayer", in my opinion, beats the cover from Celine Dion and Andre Bocelli (and that is saying something). They have some really great Christmas stuff too--"Mary Did You Know", "Carol of the Bells", and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (yes, from "The Nutcracker"). I also love their performance at the American Music Awards of the "Star Wars" theme.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Unfortunately, he has not been recovering we don't really know if he will survive or not. Time will tell... Oh wow! You have so very many suggestions! I am going to add them to my list and am very excited to check them out. Thank you so much 💜

[@tamarasmith9060]

I have 2 originals (well more, but just mentioning these for now cause my list of faves is so long 😂) I love & recommend. If you think about the lyrics they are kind of in the same category even though the styles are very different! 1. Sing is upbeat all the way, & the concept is kind of "Keep on reaching out to others. Whatever your mood is, stay connected to others by sharing your song." 2. Happy Now starts slower & then picks up the pace, & is about coming out of a depression after losing someone (whether a romantic relationship that split up or someone you care for dying), learning to find joy in the good things in life again despite the loss/sadness.

[@VetMedCorner]

I've heard about both of those from other people as well and I am so intrigued! Thank you for the additional info about each song - that means a lot!!!

[@joebarnhart4460]

Well if that didn't squeeze enough tears from you I suggest "My Heart with You" cover of the Rescues. Unique because they used the Rescues arrangement without any changes at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbSY5KsoLuHi5I. And if that still doesn't do it, I recommend the gold standard "Amazing Grace" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZPTXmx4er-YZ8U

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I don't think I've ever heard them do "My Heart with You" before! I think I did hear "Amazing Grace" when it was first put out - it's relatively new, right? I haven't gone back and listened to it for a long while so I am going to add both songs to my list! Some days a good cry can be therapeutic, amiright?!?! And I'm a sucker for all things PTX!

[@janhankins911]

Me again. My last two of the "fab five" a capella groups include Peter Hollens (the king of layering). My all time favorite of his is "Shenandoah" (from the movie of the same name). I also recommend his "Les Miserables" medley (with his wife), "Mist Mountains" (with Tim Foust, from Home Free; from the movie "The Hobbit") and the "Drinking Medley" (with Hank Greene--from several of "The Hobbit Movies"). If the "Drinking Medley" doesn't get your toes tapping and head bobbing, nothing will! He also has a great "Disney Sidekick" and "Disney Villains" medleys out. The last of my fab five is Voctave--totally different from all the others (with 11 members). Voctave has one of the best coloratura sopranos I've ever heard (Kate Lott). Try their Great Movie Medley (a tribute to John Williams), "Someone Like You" (with Jodie McBrayer, from "Jeckyll and Hyde"), "Remember Me" (with Marachi Cobra, from the movie "Cocoa"), and my all-time favorite from them the Disney Princess Medley. They also did a cover of "Where Are You Christmas" this past year that makes me tear up (in a good way) every time I watch it.

[@christophercobb6352]

If you haven't reacted to Run To You, it's another lucious 5-part-hsrmony track which would be a good follow up to this one.

[@VetMedCorner]

I haven't! And the luscious descriptor has piqued my interest - thank you so much for the suggestion!

[@supermanmaxwell9423]

The blured images is a nod to the movie Donnie Darko to which this song was coverd and slowed down to be more somber than the original

[@VetMedCorner]

I'm not familiar with the movie - I'll have to look into it! Thank you!

[@danielsernajr4079]

I am truly sorry for what you are going through. If you truly believe one day we will all reunite

[@tomhansen45]

Loved your reaction. Another beautiful romantic PTX where they all sing to each other in a circle is "My Heart With You". Also, I've gained a lot of hope recently learning about our sustainable energy future (Tesla) and about how we may actually become multi-planetary (SpaceX). They actually may do it! With your background, you may find the progress and goals of Neuralink interesting, and hopeful...

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much for the suggestions - I don't know anything about neuralink and will definitely check it out! The song suggestion has also been added to my list. I appreciate the comment!

[@r0kus]

Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. I love this song. The first I heard it was Adam Lambert singing it on American Idol in 2009. It was haunting and lovely, and I needed to know more. I found out it was the theme song for the _Donnie Darko_ (2001) film, which I promptly bought a copy and watched. It is sort of a sci-fi fantasy addressing themes of reality. Very good. After that, I learned what you started out with, the original song was by Tears for Fears in 1982. I didn't like that one at first, it was too different to what I was used to -- much faster, poppy, with a sort of Caribbean beat. I have grown to like it, though, but not as much as the slow, haunting version from the movie which Pentatonix covered so well here. Which is the long way of saying, I have a guess as to what the ghostly shadows are in this video. They are a callback to the disreality felt throughout _Donny Darko._ I don't know that for a fact, but IMO it fits.

[@VetMedCorner]

I haven't watched the film, but this is making me think that I should try to track it down! Thank you for your thoughts on the shadows moving in the background, I really had no idea what they were about.

[@nicklenights]

Please try Pentatonix’s Lucky Ones. It basically tells their 10 year “life” as a band. It tells their story of what they went thru. Also for a bit of lighter fare, try their cover of Lourdes “Royals”. This was what we call a baby Pentatonix video because this was an early in their career video. Also the medley of Daft Punk is really good that’s a kind of baby Pentatonix video that you would enjoy. 😊🥰🖖🏼🙏🙏🙏

[@VetMedCorner]

These all sound amazing! Thank you so much for your suggestions 💜

[@ptxlvr7150]

Personally I like to think the ghostly images in the background, well they are standing there singing to us, while part of them is still (as the song says) running in circles, going about daily life, making those mad dashes from place to place to take care of things. Does that make sense?

[@VetMedCorner]

I really like this. That's a lovely explanation 💜

[@tomhansen45]

Great Reaction! Another five part with Kevin? Try their live romantic "My Heart With You" - beautiful!

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much for the recommendation - I will absolutely add it to my list!

[@sjc9121]

Have you reacted to these songs? RISE (Katy Perry Cover) by SUPERFRUIT, Mary Lambert, Brian Justin Crum, Mario Jose kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2mYhmaahdqciJY "LOST ON YOU" by Scott Hoying & Mario Jose (LP x HANS ZIMMER Cover) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lafEemqmhM-WZq8 MITCH GRASSI - YOUR POWER by BILLIE ELISH (music cover) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp62fqShd6alrs0

[@VetMedCorner]

I haven't!!! Oooo I love so much that Hans Zimmer does so "Lost On You" intrigues me! The other 2 also sound incredible!!! Thank you so much for your suggestions - I appreciate them

[@janhankins911]

Hi, again, I decided to break up this comment so it wasn't so long. I wanted to recommend some other a capella groups if you haven't discovered them yet. Home Free is five men and they are fabulous. They trend toward country/bluegrass, but the can (and do) do other genres. I'd start with their cover of "Man of Constant Sorrow" (from the movie "Oh, Brother Where Art Thou?"). You will be introduced to super beatboxer Adam Rupp (no, there is no harmonica in the video) and super bass Tim Foust. Home Free has fabulous vocals but they also incorporate humor in some of their videos (check out their cover of "Never Gonna Give You Up"). If you don't like country (I don't, but love Home Free), try their Sea Shanty Medley (and listen for Adam Rupp's castanets), "When a Man Loves a Woman", and Rob and Austin's (the two tenors) cover of "Nessun Dorma" (yes, opera--and they NAIL it). Voice Play is another of my "fab five" a capella groups. I'd start with "Hoist the Colors" (from the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie). Their cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" is beyond compare. Two really different covers are the theme to the video game "Halo" and the video game "Skyrim" (I didn't realize video games had such great music!!). They did a cover of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" that is great fun (and every time I watch it, I see a new nuance I missed before). My favorite of theirs is probably "Oogie Boogie Song" (from "The Nightmare Before Christmas") in which their great bass (Geoff Castelluci) takes the lead vocals. They had a great spooky Halloween song ("Hide and Seek (Ding Dong")") this year--just superb.

[@VetMedCorner]

So many of these sound incredibly intriguing! I definitely want to check out the Sea Shanty, that's something I'm not at all familiar with!

[@willisrose4995]

The people walking in the background represents people running in circles.

[@VetMedCorner]

Ah! That would make sense!!! Thank you!

[@scottboyd9383]

I think you need to stop it more often. you are so close to the record... I say go for it

[@VetMedCorner]

If you don't have constructive and helpful feedback then you need to move along. There are plenty of other options out there. In my video if I don't stop frequently then it is claimed for copyright purposes... Meaning I would have nothing to post...

[@chrispavlich9656]

Yeah, run in circles like hamsters on a wheel, not connecting with people and judging by the outside instead of what is inside.

[@VetMedCorner]

Ah - that would make sense! Thank you!

[@marablemorgan8292]

Poignant...

[@VetMedCorner]

That's a very good descriptor for it

[@tonywright1682]

Too many staccato pauses.

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you so much for the feedback - I'm pretty new to video editing (had never done any before doing it for this channel!) and it's a steep learning curve. I will keep working on my skills!!!

[@pittiesnkitties1216]

I really needed this. While it does bring a lot of emotion that I'm trying to take a break from, the power gives me more strength. I wish I had some more upbeat but still powerful suggestions. Hopefully good news is around the corner.

[@VetMedCorner]

I hope that you are able to find a way to get a bit of a break from everything 💜 you deserve to have that time off.