First time hearing : Pentatonix The Sound of Silence (Official Video)

[@wbw910]

The original version was a warning, Disturbed's cover is anger and PTX's is one of hope. Their Bohemian Rhapsody, Shallow and Havana are great also.

[@ShinyElfriend]

Indeed, well said.

[@danielarosindo]

Let's be honest here, all their songs are great, not counting personal preferences

[@secretarts]

Simon and Garfunkel wrote a song of warning, Disturbed covered to admonish people for not listening, and Pentatonix came along and offered hope for the future.

[@cosmicdrift8311]

Pentatonix has this habit of taking a song and making it - better. Songs that you've grown tired of, or even just never liked, are given new life by these wondrous musicians.

[@mikephotos225]

It's always good to remember that there are no musical instruments beyond voice in any PTX presentation. It is totally acapella

[@isiahhaisi6049]

A really really, like, a really really awesome reaction!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 No stops....just play then react! The way I like it. Great musicians, great song, great harmonies, and great reaction! Loved it...keep it up Pandora!❤‍🔥

[@kevinathans4191]

Matt's voice is so silky smooth!

[@larryc3860]

many thanks to Simon & Garfunkel for writing & recording this classic warning to an increasingly isolated, non-responsive society....remember, that was 50 + years ago ! ....they made it possible for Disturbed, Pentatonix and others to reinterpret this for an even "colder" society.....and Mitch's counter-tenor voice, even higher than Kirsty's, carries the performance.....

[@alfredh3071]

Hi Pandora, Pentatonix has many covers from different genres, from classic rock to K-Pop. It just depends on what mood you happen to be in today. If you need your faith in humanity restored, go to their cover of Imagine. If you need your spirit to soar, try The Prayer or Amazing Grace. PTX originals are really cool as well, Sing, Happy Now and Coffee in Bed are some of my favorites. The song that has probably created more Pentaholix than any, Hallelujah, with 719 million views is quite powerful. But, the thing that you really need to know, is that they own Christmas. Almost any Christmas song you’ve ever heard, and some you haven’t, has been covered by PTX. They always put their own spin on the classics and update the old. One member has changed, the original bass left in 2017 (Avi, white dude with a beard), and was replaced by Matt (black baby face). I look forward to sharing more with you.

[@robin8773]

try 'mad world', 'i rise', 'happy now', and their cover of 'imagine' is pretty incredible. you are right in that one can have many favorites. why choose?

[@Gwennedd]

Great choices! I'm still madly loving Mad World and Imagine was just awesome the way they added another dimension to John Lennon's message, I Rise is an anthem! And Happy Now is so interesting they way they played with the video and the idea of permission to be...happy!

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Imagine will always be my favorite. The way they present the message And the wall of sound. Other Mary did you know I know think of another 1 that has the wall of sound after this moment. I probably will Soon as soon as enough

[@pjb3583]

You’re so right, different artists will offer different interpretations and each one can be powerful. I was blown away the first time I heard Disturbed’s cover too. Lovely reaction, thanks. Peace …

[@bill.godwin-austen]

I love both the Pentatonix and Disturbed interpretations of this song, for very different reasons. The PTX harmonies are incredible and flawless, and Disturbed captures the darkness of the lyrics better than any version I've heard. Which one I like best at any given time depends on my mood that day. You really can't miss with either.

[@KarlHeinzErdmann]

Love 🎶🕯🎶🕯🎶🕯🎶🕯Thank you Pandora🙏

[@victoriaburch1367]

The fact that PTX can make such beautiful music without instruments is mind blowing.

[@jessicajones182]

Next one you'll love is Imagine. Check it out youll be 🤯

[@leonardbullock245]

Hi Pandora, it's been said, and I agree, that Ptx doesn't do covers they do upgrades. Another song you will love is "Say Something". I've subscribed. Thanks

[@jessicacamacho5234]

I really love how you don't interrupt the song. Your comments are then thoughtful and sincere. 👍👍👍

[@scanrdva911]

Keep the tissues handy when listening to their cover of "Imagine" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is a good one as well. All their covers are incredible as well as their original songs.

[@BryanRainey]

I love this cover as much as the Disturbed cover.

[@haldenison4739]

I was glad to see you back with PTX.They have so much to offer. Over200 videos to chose from

[@doomkiller282]

would definitely recommend Pentatonix cover of The Prayer and also... Mary, Did you Know

[@margaretdrew2844]

I remember the original .

[@davidphillips4476]

Simon and Garfunkel, the warning, Disturbed the alarm, PTX, the hope. all 3 incredible versions.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I completely agree with you. I heard Heard heard heard That when Paul Simon had disturbs cover he said that David was meant to sing that song. And someone said I love both for Different reasons. What I love in this video is Scott's coat. And then of course there's all the other stuff. That's the 1st thing that I noticed But then again I'm always a bit left to center I love your reaction

[@gordon9995]

Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@inhimrecreated]

Lovely

[@user-yh8ik3xw8s]

The original singer/composer of this piece is Simon and Garfunkel in 1964, and their interpretation is that of a warning. Disturbed was the next group to cover it in 2015, and this interpretation brings out the underlying anger of the song a lot more clearly than the original. Lastly, in 2019, PTX (pronounced Pentah Tonics, penta meaning 5 + tones), covers this piece with hope. The tall blond is Scott Hoying - Baritone; the girl is Kirsten Maldonado - Mezzo-Soprano; the guy with the hat is Mitch Grassi - Counter-Tenor; The guy with the white jacket is Matt Sallee - Basso-Profundo; the beatboxer is Kevin Olusola who is a Tenor and Cellist, and Cellist Beatboxer.

[@thechomiji]

Matt is a bass, but _not_ a basso profundo like Avi was. I personally think that Matt is a better fit for the group, but his voice is not the same as Avi's.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I did not know that matt was also a bosso profundo. PTX started carrying their own speakers because all the kept blowing out the ones provided. There is video of this parody the most notable 1 is In a video where they see hit the road jack. I did not know that is considered a basso profundo. Thank you for the information

[@joeb4142]

The first time I heard Pentatonix’s version of this song I liked it but for some reason tonight when I listened to it I realized how great it was. I’m not a religious guy but I love, love their version of Hallelujah and the religious aspects of that song don’t bother me. In this song, particularly at the end, I got a sense of Christian revival but I enjoyed it, which surprises me. Maybe I’ve joined the Church of Pentatonix, where harmonious a cappella reigns.

[@J.J.Gosnell]

This version... yeah

[@paulkardash2991]

This is the very first time I ever saw these guys...I watched it like 1000 times. I just couldn't get enough of those harmonies... my comment are always respectfully done... love your reactions Ms. Pandora

[@graceito973]

Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole! It's a deep one. 3 Grammys (so far). A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. World tours. Sold out concerts. Over 200 songs (covers and originals). And they positively OWN Christmas! Their 7th Christmas album drops in less than a month!!

[@paulkardash2991]

Oh... I've been a pentatonic for 2 years... I love all of their stuff even their originals are great.. I just love Kirstin.. she has such control and a very beautiful voice..

[@paulkardash2991]

Pentaholic.. dang auto correct

[@kensmithler5965]

Pentatonix is such a versatile group. They upgrade covers and make you feel the emotions of a song. Love your reactions to them!

[@vidsorama2]

Thank you for reacting to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Happy that you liked it. They are incredible. I hope that you will react to more Pentatonix videos.

[@tomstanziola1982]

You are absolutely beautiful, Pandora!! Lots of love from America!!! 🥰🌹

[@brendahowell6796]

Love Pentatonix! I've never get tired of them. More Pentatonix please. 😊 The Prayer is good, Amazing Grace, Daft Punk is a good one if you like bass. And who don't like bass. Lol! Thank you for journeying into the world of Pentatonix.

[@annmc3878]

Thanks for the reaction. Pentatonix has tour in New Zealand and Australia not that long ago. I hope you do more reactions to PTX.

[@karenrobinson3938]

love this version of this definetly going through silence right now ,love the harmony too these guys are strong and awesome

[@randyflynn6402]

First I want to say thank you for not pausing every 5 or 10 seconds to comment like most of the reactions I have listened to. Sometimes I think they just want to hear themselves talk or make us think they are intelligent. But you let us listen to the video with you and let us enjoy your reaction and then you comment on the video after it is over. You are definitely the one I will subscribe to. I don't know if you had the chance to check out Pentatonix Hallelujah or Amazing Grace but you should. Also you should check out Home Free videos.

[@chriscoombes6751]

Pentatonix & Nightwish ... 2 very different groups I discovered through KZbin reactors & now I'm hooked!! It's a bit cliche, but it's so true: many say Pentatonix don't sing covers, they sing upgrades! - they also officially (my humble opinion!) own Christmas these days! Hope you keep going with these: you'll never pick a bad song! - I can't pick just 1 to suggest!: Imagine & Say something - brilliant & emotional upgrades Be my eyes - beautiful original music, Kirstin- led (& written!) The Prayer - Christmas, uplifting & epic! Loads of love here from the UK! ❤❤😁😁

[@celiachristman104]

Pentatonix aka PTX is awesome. So glad you liked this. Great facial expressions. I see you got goosebumps when you heard Matt's lead....the bass. I know some people say the lyrics don't match the emotion of the way they sang it. I have a different take. I believe they are alerting people to the problems mentioned in the lyrics. They want to get the people's attention about the plights of so many of the people portrayed in these lyrics. So rather than joy....I say they are announcing to the world to pay attention! I just subbed.

[@AudioVile]

Pentatonix vs Disturbed ??? Which is better??? The answer is YES. Almost different songs. Both are amazing. Great reaction!!

[@Badger77722]

A couple of notes on this version of the song and Pentatonix: this is the "newer" version of the group than what you saw in Hallelujah. That was the original set of members, with Avi Kaplan (bass, lowest male voice range) singing the second verse. This version of the group has Matt Sallee singing bass and the third verse, where he only drops into bass at the last couple of notes. Avi left PTX in 2017 and now has a solo career, and Matt joined as the "new" bass in 2017/2018 (depending on how you count it). That is the only member change in the group's history - everyone else is the same as Hallelujah, though Mitch (2nd singer, high tenor/counter tenor) and Kirstie (4th singer, mezzo soprano) look pretty different here than in the earlier song - not unusual for those two! The "dum, dum, dum" notes at the end of each verse are called bell tones, and are something you'll hear a lot of with a cappella groups. It's usually used to imitate an instrument, often a piano or guitar. You'll hear another example of them if you listen to Pentatonix's cover of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. As wbw910 said, there's a way of looking at the S&G, Disturbed, and Pentatonix versions of the song as sort of a journey through time of how they were meant to be taken and interpreted. To hear a version that is sort of a mournful one (you didn't take the warning seriously enough), but ending with a hopeful note, try Geoff (Jeff) Castellucci's version. Geoff is the base singer for the a cappella group VoicePlay (recommended!), but also does solo work, and his take on the song is pretty unique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqrInIZ_lJmEosU

[@ShinyElfriend]

Great reaction! Disturbed did such a great but unusual adaptation of the song. It was so unique and different from the original that it is almost it's own thing. This is more like a direct cover of Simon and Garfunkel, but they PTX'd it, as they do. So beautiful and hopeful!

[@bethphillips9693]

you will never be disappointed choosing a Pentatonix song to review. Try Evolution of Rihanna or Evolution of Ariana Grande. 90's Dance Medley is another fun mashup.

[@jcs1025]

I recommend checking out some of their live performances. The best (in my opinion) recent concert was Hollywood Bowl 2022. Look for the live steam version - best sound and video quality. They perform many of their ‘classics’ - Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody, Daft Punk, and 90s Dance Medley. Awesome concert.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I was at that concert and it was spectacular. I was supposed to see them September 11 but I had a health issue flare up and couldn't go. But seeing them was always on my bucket list and I got cross that off. 1st I had to come up with a bucket list And then I could cross it off

[@cimwandaful]

Yes they're amazing! Gotta try Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Amazing Grace -and I'm not religious but it's awesome. Run to You and Xmas songs Thank you are originals and Oh Come All Ye Faithful is a whole new song done PTX style

[@johnthegreek5836]

I definitely love Pentatonix version but Disturbed was great also and you’re right they are different, Simon and Garfunkel version was a warning and Disturbed was we better get our act together

[@tamiw.166]

Ok, a request/suggestion - "Aha", the live version in Singapore (bad cellphone recording, but LOTS of diva & personality; highly recommend), and, since it's officially October, they also have an official video of same with a really fun H'ween twist! I think you'll enjoy both! Thanks for sharing your Pentatonix journey with us.

[@samboman40]

And now you have to react to the Henk Poort's version , he sang it to Floor in beste Zangers

[@vickyrobertson3166]

They are so awesome. Please react to more. You will never be disappointed. You should react to "Amazing Grace", "Imagine ", and "The Prayer". You have so many to choose from.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Great reactions. PTX is amazing. They have won 3 Grammys, Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a duet with Jolene with Dolly Parton. Very Different genres. If you like songs like these maybe try Imagine, Amazing Grace, The Prayer, Say Something. If you like fun maybe Havana, Can’t Hold Us, Perfume Medleys. Bohemian Rhapsody is epic. If you want to check out their original stuff I like Sing, Coffee in Bed, Love Again and Water ( best way to see Water is in their PopSpring 2016 video of 4 songs. 3 are original.) PTX never disappoints. I was not a fan of “ Oh Come All Ye Faithful” until I heard their version. Also try Mary Did you Know, Little Drummer Boy and The Grinch.

[@df5199]

Great reaction. You really can’t compare the two covers. Also, the covers are different from the original. Recommend their new original just out today, Please Santa Please.

[@PandoraPlaysMusic]

I'll check it out, thanks!

[@totoro123]

Now you have opened your mind to other covers of this song, I would highly recommend Geoff Castelluci's (low bass singer) take on it! 😊

[@alainanash4905]

Want another PTX incomparable cover? Try Radioactive ft. Lindsey Stirling

[@bfly5990]

I mean the song is about how we don’t listen or understand one another. Simon and Garfunkel warned us with this song , disturbed is a Gary at mankind’s failure to lite. PTX is a plea. 😊

[@melissacoviello2886]

The bass is the lowest, baritone is slightly higher, tenor is higher, Mitch is a counter tenor which to my understanding is equivalent to a soprano, which is the highest.

[@michaeldepetro961]

Their cover of John Lennon's Imagine is the best!!!!

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I absolutely positively agree. It has always been my favorite because of the way they present the message and the wall of sound. It is so simple simplistic as almost all PTX videos are because talent does not need fluff.

[@katyrawlins804]

Bohemian Rhapsody is so good. But, i say listen to their Daft Punk Remix if you want a change up ❤

[@katconley2995]

Next John Lennon's Imagine studio version

[@stevefromdodge]

Check out the version by Face Vocal Band. Unbelievable.

[@MegaDog555]

🐕who loves you ❤i do

[@aranerem5569]

Hi Pandora

[@danielcarter837]

I love Pentatonix. Am a long time Pentaholic. I like Disturbed's version a little better.

[@robertorossi7695]

listen Immagine or Amazing Grace cover of PTX ....

[@aranerem5569]

Did you see the fight scenes from the movie Haywire?

[@PandoraPlaysMusic]

Hi Aran, I don't think I've seen that movie?:) Was it good?

[@aranerem5569]

@@PandoraPlaysMusic yes, I enjoyed it

[@aranerem5569]

@@PandoraPlaysMusic Gina Carano is a badass in it

[@tevinchidester9681]

Simon and Garfunkel original not disturbed

[@tevinchidester9681]

Pentatonic is 2 decades old. stop broadcasting until you know music from the beginning. Long Hair Classical to present day.

[@allendesalme197]

Pen-ta-TON-ix, not Pen-TA-ton-ix...

[@tevinchidester9681]

Stop talking ))) learn how to say Penta - tonix >>>

[@Hashtag_Not_All_Hippies]

I've been a Pentatonix fan for years (as well as Home Free, and Voiceplay). You want to react to a great PTX song, watch "The Prayer". I guarantee you've seen nothing like it.