First Time Hearing Pentatonix "Bohemian Rhapsody" Reaction

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[@robinmcdaniel5881]

Well Kevin swallowed a drum kit. Mitch and Avi don't need to breathe. So robot or alien are common guesses

[@jcs1025]

Kevin (black guy in the bottom left) is vocal percussion/beatbox/backing vocals. Avi (beard) is the bass and backing vocals. Mitch (lead singer in this) is the tenor/countertenor), Kirstin/Kirstie is the alto/soprano, and Scott (blond) is the baritone. All have incredible range and can sign outside of their vocal classifications. Watch their live performance of this at the Hollywood Bowl 2022.

[@RubyGB]

The sky scene was a tribute to Queen's guitarist, astrophysicist Dr Brian May, and the 4 shooting stars represented the 4 members of Queen.

[@judydempsey3957]

Micheal…It took them 5 years to perfected this…They even got Mr. Brain May’s blessing as well. This was my first PTX video. That was 6 years ago…I’m hooked for life. Enjoy your journey down their massive rabbit hole…we the fans are called Pentaholic’s. A loyal and slightly overprotective fan base. We will help you along the way……Judy D

[@pjb3583]

Slightly?

[@carolscott1686]

@@pjb3583 😂

[@Kari5274]

More like rabid.. If you play superfruit and don't play it until the end for the bloopers you get death threats. 😂😂 superfruit is Mitch and Scott from ptx if you didn't know.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Aagh. I’m rabidly protective. I try not to be but here we are. I love them

[@lauracottom7425]

Mitch doesn’t use the megaphone when in concert. Sounds the same.

[@pjb3583]

So glad you’re enjoying your Pentatonix adventure! In the spirit of Glenn Miller, you may want to watch Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It’s an instrumental piece done by a group with no ‘instruments,’ and they won their second Grammy for the arrangement. Plus Christmas is coming. Peace from Ohio …

[@marablemorgan8292]

They have done the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and it won them a Grammy!

[@df5199]

Recommend their cover of The Prayer.

[@aliciadarga6993]

Dance of the sugar plum fairy is a must

[@Gwennedd]

Thanks for the positive reaction! It took the group 5 years before they felt confident enough in their arrangement and plan to do this. There's a few "moments" withing the video that are a nod to Queen and Freddie....the four shooting stars are a tribute to the four Queen members and to Dr Brian May (lead guitarist) in particular. He's an astrophysicist and has a comet named after him. The sprawl on the couch seen from above ( just after the visual of the stars) is another tribute Queen's album cover of Sheer Heart Attack. Dr. May also liked this rendition enough to post it on his social media along with the word "Enjoy". There is a Behind The Scenes video of the making of this mv: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nYmH2kfqySgs0

[@peterpritzl3354]

Wow, thanks for the link.

[@Gwennedd]

@@peterpritzl3354, you're very welcome!

[@Sportsref13]

They have a ton of music that will blow your mind.. their version of hallelujah will bring tears to your eyes, and their Daft Punk montage will blow your mind. So many more to enjoy

[@drmmrdan]

On Couch: Top row (L-R) Kirstin Maldonaldo, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying Bottom row: Kevin Olusola, Avi Kaplan Avi is the bass, Kevin the beatboxer, Scott is the lower harmony, Mitch is the lead (for most of the song), Kirstin is the higher harmony

[@jonniecollins3636]

Pentaholic here. The best cover for Bohemian Rhapsody

[@nightthornkvala94132]

The bass singer (beard, dark jacket) is Avi Kaplan. He has since left PTX to go solo and to work with others. My favorite of his videos is called Change is on the Rise. PTX is considered one of the three top a cappella groups around. The other two are Home Free and VoicePlay and they are both wonderful with amazing bass singers that will blow you away. Avi joined Home Free for Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire and his and Tim Foust's bass tones joined beautifully. He also did a silent walk-thru in the video they filmed right after called Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget, a very amusing take off of country songs written by Tim. As to this Pentatonix video, it might be amusing to compare the rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by a great a cappella singer named Jared Halley. His style is amazing, and fun to watch. Enjoy!

[@lauriefarmer7724]

They are not robots. I've been to 2 concerts and am preparing to see my third. I think they are angels.

[@buddasquirrel]

Enjoyed your reaction. Thank you.

[@geriatricptxer2362]

There's a behind-the-scenes/making of video for this that you'll likely find very interesting.

[@cathyboyce6457]

Great reaction! And the bass, Avi Kaplan, has gone into an incredible solo career! Please check out his powerful "Change on the Rise" and his absolutely beautiful "Avi Kaplan, All Is Well, 7 Layers Session # 126" ~they are a solid start to his unique talent!

[@Paladin70]

This is probably my favorite cover of this tune but my second favorite is very worthy of a listen. Totally different style from this, check out Angelina Jordan’s audition on America’s Got Talent. She’s Norwegian and was ONLY 13 at the time. You will be blown away.

[@missangie001]

Great reaction, glad you enjoyed their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody! I don't think anyone else has done it as well, not even close. BTW, you may want to check the expiration date on your mayonnaise. 😆

[@maritzalopez8313]

So funny I noticed the mayo as well

[@tracygarrett3952]

I'm not 100% sure I want to know what he's doing with the mayonnaise, tbh.

[@Gwennedd]

@@maritzalopez8313, It's been in that same position for months. It was there the first PTX reaction he ever did....and he's never told us WHY :: cue the spooky music:: 😟

[@missangie001]

@@Gwennedd hey there. I noticed it on his first PTX reaction too! I brought it to his attention in the comments but all he ever said about it was something like "now how'd that get there ha ha" and I think it's stayed there ever since (which is why I told him to check the expiration date lol)

[@Gwennedd]

@@missangie001, frankly I'm surprised that jar hasn't exploded or gone green by now!

[@kegginstructure]

This isn't even the first time Mitch did a guitar effect. If you dig around in "The Sing Off" videos from that show's 3rd season, you would find their rendition of "Let's Get It On" in which Mitch does a wah-wah guitar intro. Brief - but a harbinger of things to come. But you have to know that Brian May, who WAS with Queen, recommended this video on his Facebook page.

[@hollykinslow5193]

If you watch a live of this one, Mitch doesn't use a megaphone......it was a prop. He does the same thing live....They are INCREDIBLE!!! Truly music genius. All of them. Welcome to the magic Rabbit Hole my friend.

[@milissaleatherwood6837]

They are definitely not human lol but if only one is an alien, hands down it is Kevin (the beat boxer). You seriously need to watch some of his solo stuff. Kevin can do anything. He was premed when Scott (the blonde guy) asked him to join PTX to go on "the sing off". They won, of course. Kevin speaks 7 languages including being fluent in Mandarin. Musically he is just absurd. Aside from being "a human 808" (kKvin says that in their original "sing"), he plays piano, cello (like master class playing), and he played the saxophone at Carnegie Hall. He has a solo channel. He can loop. He is literally a one man band lol Please Please Please check out Kevin Olusola doing his Kover of "Down" originally by Marion Hill. Mitch

[@kelleewolfe6875]

Can you imagine sitting next to this beat boxer, or the beat boxer from Home Free? omg. I would have enjoyed schoo sol much more!! 😁

[@danielcarter837]

The Grassi Guitar does not require a megaphone. It is just a prop to draw attention to who is making the sound. I heard it done live and it was EPIC. Mitch might be the reincarnation of Freddie Mercury. Freddie died in November 1991 and Mitch was born in July 1992. He can also grow the Freddie mustache. It is so close to matching it is kinda creepy.

[@johnwakefield9378]

Try dance of the sugar plum fairy by them which has no lyris it is part of the nutcracker piece that is a classic and they won a Grammy for it I thinkg

[@Coolcupcake013]

Mitch can do the guitar without the horn. Sounds the same.

[@jerolddavis]

Well, ever since Kevin had the surgery to imbed the 808 in his throat... 🤣

[@guinkoo]

You look like Scott! Had to have heard this before!

[@michaelwduffy]

Haha that’s a first! 🤣

[@deennaemilio]

Check out Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. No lyrics.

[@shirleymoffat3338]

There is a behind the scenes video of the making of this. It wasn't all great fun!

[@jeannemartin2490]

They are amazing in this but you should check on some of the Sing Off performances. Number seven, Born to be Wild is probably my favorite. That really shows off the beat boxing abilities of Kevin.

[@eddiequinn1335]

Superb !

[@nobody1841]

Recommend guitar you may cry: Pink Floyd On The Turning Away

[@karenammentins2245]

Listen to their version of Mary did you know

[@tersommers]

If you're a Star Wars fan, you would be really intrigued to listen to their Star Wars Tribute that they did at one of the award shows! Harrison Ford introduced them! They did quite a good job, in my opinion! Thank you for your thoughts and reaction!

[@loritoigo8020]

I'm evolution of music, they do a portion of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy which is in the same era of In The Mood. You'd love it.

[@marablemorgan8292]

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[@andycofin6983]

Michael, they’re not robots, they’re from Mars. So says Scott in his latest solo production. Lol

[@imtherapycat]

Loved your reaction! BTW what's with the Hellman's Mayo? I can't resist asking...

[@Sportsref13]

many inquiring minds have been asking that question

[@fredrickabrown6698]

try oh come all ye faithful to start your christmas season

[@tammielongino7485]

Hello If your going down the PTX rabbit hole I hope you learn their names. This is why PTX IS THE BEST A CAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎 🎵😁🎶

[@johnrodrigues5974]

You can watch “The making of the video”

[@BelleDede01]

I'm glad you were amazed at PTX's version of it. Yes, PTX don't do covers, they enhance them, but they so wanted to pay tribute to Queen that they took their time to prepare. If you want to see more, you can see the behind-the-scenes of how they did it. Obviously it was outside and if you watch the video again, you will see how cold it is by their breath, so you know it's not lip-sync. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nYmH2kfqySgs0 Also, the couch moving is a tribute to their past. When they won the Sing Off Contest, Sony backtracked on their contract agreement as they didn't know how they were going to market an a Capella group (which is dumb as they were the sponsor of that show). Anyway, after that, PTX decided to do KZbin videos and were often seen doing them on their couch. The couch moving symbolizes their going forward in their career. BTW, you mentioned them singing 'In the Mood' by Glenn Miller's band. Here is their video on the Evolution of Music and they do some amazing thing on it. Please watch it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onbbiGtmqL2mftU Also, if you ever seen the movie The Wizard of Oz, please watch The Wizard of Ahhhhs, a project of Todrick Hall ft PTX but modernized. It will amaze you once again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5y5ln6YZ86aqMk Hope you do a reaction to that one. It's fantastic.

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Oh. So you did continue down the rabbit hole after listening to 8.8 best rating for 'Hallelujah' acapella. Cool. 😅

[@ajonteampanalo]

🔥🤯🔥🤯🔥🤯🔥

[@darrinlindsey]

You've been Mitch Slapped

[@joosyjulie]

Many reviewers have commented that they must be aliens.

[@greenarygamer8841]

react on atifaslam video he his best and always best singer😀❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@someonewhoknows1000]

@Michael If you do more PTX, I guarantee you'll have a huge following viewers 😂. I see you've reacted to Journey also. I highly suggest 'Lights' .. it's great! Also PTX and I'll leave you this tag since you said it's hard to see/know which member is singing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goOzaZdtnc2jpbM&feature=share

[@sandrawalkerhaliburton1884]

Check out Wizard of Ahh

[@keithantonius4131]

Life is short. Chose the original.

[@Kari5274]

I've gotta ask. What's up with the mayo???

[@amandaclark9302]

React to face to face by wayv please

[@michaelwduffy]

I’ll add it to my list thanks Amanda!!

[@amandaclark9302]

@@michaelwduffy your welcome

[@Phantom_Fireside]

... do I want to knkw whats up with the Mayo in the background

[@ayoanimeobbesesed8089]

Why is there mayonnaise behind the sofa

[@leeerickson4574]

Yeah, what’s with the mayo?

[@ayoanimeobbesesed8089]

@@leeerickson4574 ikr in all places he picked the sofa and not the fridge or cupboard

[@nutty77]

While this is a fantastic cover, it's a little too 'clean'

[@Cynthia...]

Good but not as good as Freddie and Queen in my humble opinion.

[@michaelwduffy]

Great point it’s hard to ever top that iconic original!! 😁

[@jcs1025]

It’s certainly an homage, and not an attempt to outdo the original.

[@Cynthia...]

@@jcs1025 yes, I realize that and it is a good version, I agree.

[@Werewindle]

Not enough bass in the beginning... bad cover.

[@christophersmith2793]

Can they write hit songs and play instruments???????? or do they just mimic like parrots ?

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Check Avi kaplans channel. He's the bass singer with the beard in this video. He's a great singer-songwriter. Try " when I'm A Fool" live from Sunset Sound Studios or "• All is Well" live for 7 layers sessions

[@tiffanytosh1569]

Pentatonix has a huge repertoire of ordinal music. Check out Love Again, Sing, Run to You, and many others.

[@RonHeartsMe]

They have two albums full of original music that they wrote and can play instruments. Kevin plays cello in some videos and knows a few other instruments, Avis plays guitar, Scott and Mitch both play piano…etc. But they’re an a capella band, they don’t usually play instruments, that’s kind of the point.