Pentatonix - Sound of Silence Live (Rock Artist Reaction)

[@Kaytrinelise]

Scott, the blonde, is a baritone with a large vocal range. Mitch, is a counter tenor with a crazy huge vocal range, he even has whistle notes. Matt Salee, is the bass that took over for the original bass Avi. Kirstie, said like thirsty, is the mezzo soprano and only female of the group. Her vocal range is also crazy huge and her whistle notes are perfection. Finally, Kevin, the amazing beatboxer of the group is multi talented! He can play the saxophone and cello good enough that he has played both on stage at Carnegie Hall. He invented celloboxing (beat boxing while playing cello. He has a beautiful tenor voice,but it's not generally used much, sadly. Kevin also can speak numerous languages, including fluent manderin Chinese. Oh and on top of that, he was pre med at Harvard. Yeah, he's pretty amazing!

[@drogna3905]

Love Matt's voice here. He brings his own special magic.

[@TheCoderJo]

Try Obscuring the video through opacity or by fading it out or blocking it or something. It seems to have helped a lot of people who have tried to post

[@Badger77722]

Their "Evolution of..." videos are all done live, in one take, no cuts, no edits. They don't seem to have as much trouble getting blocked, I think partially because they're all medleys, sometimes of multiple artists, so SME doesn't have a say in the matter. There are a number of them - Evolution of Music, Michael Jackson, Ariane Grande, Rihanna, Beyoncé. There's even a live performance of Evolution of Michael Jackson from their live Popspring 2016 concert in Japan.

[@TrishF_2024]

Many reactors put a filter over their Pentatonix videos. They too, have gotten blocked. Some have the videos very small or almost translucent also. Good luck. We probably have seen them and are watching your reaction. :). Avi, the bearded bass has a channel of his solo music and it’s fantastic!

[@sueblack-garland7114]

"More drumkits than the Garage Band" LOL! Love your comments!

[@daniellekramer93]

They were on a show called The Sing Off way back when.

[@Ken_Smith]

They are smooth. Shout out to Henry sleeping in the bottom left the entire video. 🐶

[@lindaosmon5224]

I saw them in concert in 2018 in Washington State. Hands down the best concert I had been to. Avi Kaplan is the bass singer who left on good terms in 2017. He has quite a good solo career going on. The new Bass is Matt Sallee, the tall lead off singer is Scott Hoying, the singer with the high voice is Mitch Grassi. The woman is Kirstin Moldonado, and last but not least Kevin Olusola the beatboxer/singer/classically trained cellist/and speaks fluent Mandarin. he has some solo stuff you should check out, Down by Marian Hill that he does a cover of will blow your mind. Oh and Kirstin, Scott & Mitch all grew up together in Arlington Texas.

[@ruth2141]

Sorry about the blocking. Things that other reactors do -- reduce the size of the video, increase the transparency, overlay a graphic, blur all or part, etc. If all else fails don't show the video at all; we want to see / hear your reaction and the fans have seen the videos multiple times.

[@Bonofox1]

👉👉We PENTAHOLICS don't mind if you put filters on the videos so they won't get blocked as long as you continue reacting to THE GREATEST A CAPELLA band in the WORLD PENTATONIX!!

[@fauxmedia3182]

I’m so glad you decided to continue on the PTX journey. Thousands of reactors have had the same problem with blocks. Don’t give up. Many Pentaholics can offer advise on that. I hope to see you fall in love with these guys like all of us Pentaholics have 😁🤘🏼🙌🏼 My PTX request is “Evolution of Micheal Jackson” Kevin and Avi will blow you away ~Pentaholic from Louisiana 🐊 BTW…..Mitch is my favorite 😉

[@FischtankProductions]

Yea alot of people have suggested in the past I create a patreon, and the blocked videos can go over there along with members recommendations. Still thinking about it.

[@fauxmedia3182]

Patreon is a very good choice ❤️

[@fauxmedia3182]

Also, in the Evolution of MJ, it’s done in 1 take and the transitions are ridiculous 😁 I believe Mitch channeled MJ in that one 😜

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@FischtankProductions I think patreon is an ok solution depending on how it's done. When people start doing most of their ptx reactions on only patreon, yeah that sucks. But many pentatonix reactors do the reaction on youtube with a video filter (or sometimes without the video at all), and then the unblocked version on patreon. That way people don't feel like you're "using someone elses creation to make money" and us who can't/don't want to support on patreon don't miss reactions.

[@ptxaholic]

They're a sight and sound to behold live. I have personally not seen them... YET. But listen to them, their harmonies are awesome live. Imagine how difficult that has to be. They're unicorns

[@violetf.2025]

🤟🏻 If you like the more bouncy, uplifting, faster stuff, perhaps have a try with 90s Dance Medley, Cheerleader (Omi Cover), Daft Punk Medley, Rather be or if you're brave enough 🤪 the XMas Song Oh Come All Ye Faithful which has african-caribean vibes. Thx for your great reaction ❤️

[@rebeccawilson9933]

Avi Kaplan, the bearded guy, does solo work which is amazing. he is out on a short tour now. Mitch Grassi, the one you thought sounded like a girl, has a once in a lifetime voice. he sings low for him this song. Watch "Aha" Singapore Star Vista, you get to hear Avi's lowest low, and some of Mitch's highest highs, it is also a very fast song.

[@buddasquirrel]

Great reaction. Kevin (Beatboxer) did NOT need the help from any drums. That part kinda bummed me out. Thank you!

[@xbubblehead]

I've watched a lot of reactions to Pentatonix and I have yet to see any kind of logical pattern of what gets blocked. Some reactors seem to have no problem and others can't post at all. So no sense trying to figure out the blocking game. I appreciate your efforts, in any case.

[@TBean90675]

I've seen a bunch of reactors who slightly blur or cover the screen with opacity to avoid getting blocked or dinged. I think it may be a video infringement...don't know for sure. But so glad you watched one of their live vids! Proves that they are legit in every sense of the word! If you wanna hear an awesome drum kit from Kevin...check out their Daft Punk medley! Another mind blower!

[@jehuxtable]

Matt replaced Avi as bass in 2017. The only change in 11 years.

[@marquesq.4499]

Another great reaction!

[@sandyleewhite]

So glad you checked out Pentatonix live! I knew you would love them & see just how amazing they are, whether produced or live!!! Oh, and the guy you couldn't believe wasn't a girl, his name is Mitch, and I have come to the conclusion that he is from the Planet of WTF!!!!!!!!!!

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Check out two of their original lively ones. “Sing” where they asked some of their fans to join is and “ love Again”. Is wild. I think you will be able to download them ❤️❤️🔥👍🏼 thanks for reacting to them

[@Badger77722]

The live version of Love Again from the interview might be one you can upload successfully. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faq1mpiwa7p-d6s

[@Gwennedd]

Agreed on "Love Again" ( an original) and "Sing" for Upbeat...and I'll add " Come Along"!

[@Gwennedd]

Also...some of their newer stuff from their last album that have no videos are really great Praying, Anchor, Lucky Ones are a few.

[@timcaldwell5241]

I do hope you continue to pursue the PTX reactions…so many good reactors have given up on PTX because of SME (Sony) and/or KZbin! BTW it was Sony that dropped the contract that they were given as part of their “prise” for winning NBC’s Sing Off! Said they weren’t “commercial” enough🤬

[@perfectkismet]

You're definitely gonna get demonitized with PTX... the blocking is almost always the visuals rather than the sound. People utilize all kinds of tricks, most prevalently lowering the opacity, using moving filters and putting text across the video. Some get frustrated enough that they just don't put the video up at all and while that's not ideal, as long as it's clear that *you* are watching, most fans prefer that to no reaction at all. I hope you continue with PTX despite the frustration. You're fun.

[@FischtankProductions]

Thank you I will have to try something out.

[@kathieholland4176]

So glad that you took Pentatonix on. I have never heard the version with the drums before with them. It was nice but it's better when they sing it with just them. Maybe this was for the live version or something I don't know. It makes me happy to watch people discover Pentatonix. I love just listening and seeing the enthusiastic expressions and sounds that come out when someone first hear their songs.

[@lilyz2156]

They were on Jimmy Kimmel for this performance.

[@tasia2174]

From what other commentators have said in the past (I personally cannot verify) Jimmy Kimmel requested they use the drummers.

[@Korbin_Arts]

I love this live version of it but i hate that they used drums. It takes away from what Kevin is doing and it isn't needed

[@RLS1]

This is one of the best covers of theirs.

[@pjsopinion8028]

Love your reactions!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I hope you continue to jump through all the hoops of covering pentatonix because it's so fun to see your reactions to them. Pentatonix themselves likes reactors, have been friendly and recognized some long time big ones, talked about watching them etc in the past. So it's a labeö thing and not a band thing, thankfully. But still annoying and gives you more work with less reward. I selfishly hope you still do it!

[@Quincysof]

You would enjoy their cover of Royals and Attention. For Christmas you should check out their version of Come oh you faithful .

[@sersastark]

Everyone misses Matts super low note!!! 😕 but he's just so darn good!

[@nolaknowles9888]

Make the videos smaller and filter them! Excellent reaction!

[@mermaid6808]

Thank you for this great reaction 👍👌. It would be unfortunate if you didn't continue your PTX journey, you seem to like these six talented artists a lot too. As tips from what I've noticed, frequent pausing, reducing the size of the video, mirroring it, covering it with a filter and writing help. I would very much appreciate your effort for this ☺️. I'm really looking forward to more PTX related content ❤️.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Disturbed does an amazing cover of this as well!

[@NeillSackett]

I just watched it before I came here

[@sashaandscottfischer8392]

Have you listened to the Disturbed version of Sound of Silence?? That song gives me chills.

[@emdet2234]

I’d love to hear you check out “Evolution of Michael Jackson” - the official video is live!

[@camillep3631]

yes, there are other excellent a cappella groups out there...and then, there is Pentatonix

[@anitamorgan366]

Bearded guy is Avi Kaplan he has tons of wonderful solo music out

[@kensmithler5965]

If you like faster music, check out Come Along or Bohemian Rhapsody!

[@FischtankProductions]

I did bohemian and it got blocked :/

[@angeltriggercolores5255]

Just a friendly bit of advice.. PAUSE ALOT WITH THIS GROUP!!!!!! I seriously love how excited you get!!! I would LOVE for you to see the group Voiceplay… if you haven’t yet.. if not please check out “Enemy” they are also an A Cappella group!! One of the top three. You have Pentatonix, Home Free and Voiceplay. The perfect trifecta!!!!!!! They will all three boost your channel beyond belief. I love ptx so much!! Please keep checking these guys out too!!!!

[@sonjarussell7332]

There is a reason Kevin is known as the human 808!

[@dwfarr]

This is one of my least favorite performances with the needless drums in the second half. PTX did kill it though. Recommend their cover of New Rules x Are You That Somebody. Maybe using image or text filters might help with copyrighting.

[@lisab4109]

Yes to all of this!

[@drogna3905]

I don't get the drums either? WHY for goodness sake! Not like they're needed with Kevin about!

[@williamhallam2449]

The drums were from a high school group who won a competition and got the prize of performing with PTX, a dream come true for them, so I don’t mind it for that reason.

[@TomahawkEntertainmet]

Good one

[@anna_skyess9450]

Please, check out: AHA! Live singapore 2015! Mitch is SO frking AWESOME IN THAT!

[@grutendon]

Hello, I started to watch the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video but had to stop midway and now as you said, it's gone. Are you going to upload it somewhere else? I'd really like to finish it if possible. Anyway I liked what I was able to see and I thought too that you were both adding value so I don't know they took it down but thanks for you work anyway!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Please keep doing PTX ❤️

[@fcdonley4855]

Check out Hallelujah, mitch will blow your mind.

[@PMJonte]

Try pausing or manipulate the image. There are many ways to prevent copyright strikes or blocked content with Pentatonix. Just don't stop reacting to them because of that.

[@melissabargman9358]

Please please please do disturbed version

[@marablemorgan8292]

That's Mitch...

[@tardyon808]

Do you think they have any auto tune on there, or I thought the beginning the guys voice sounded a bit modulated. Mind you I could be tripping

[@Mama_Terri]

Since you’re covering Pentatonix try covering Girl Named Tom’s cover of “Wichita Lineman.

[@Acadian_Proud]

I recommend you check out the behind the scenes of ‘Recording of Evergreen’ their latest Christmas album. It gives you a little insight on how they create their sound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eThH6BoLZ_p9E

[@tasia2174]

I agree but with the caveat that you should react to The Prayer and Over the River first, as it'll be kinda spoilery if not. The Prayer is, granted, a slower song, but the harmonies are exquisite, and Over the River will be unlike any version you've ever heard before!

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

You'll have alot of people telling you to contest the block arguing fair use. I'll go one better. Only react to the PTX Vevo official videos and argue that due to Sony and youtube partnering in owning the Vevo channel they have given you permission to create non exclusive, royalty free, derivatives of their content due to the rights granted section of the youtube terms of use. The exact wording is as follows : Rights you Grant You retain ownership rights in your Content. However, we do require you to grant certain rights to KZbin and other users of the Service, as described below. License to KZbin By providing Content to the Service, you grant to KZbin a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable and transferable license to use that Content (including to reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, display and perform it) in connection with the Service and KZbin’s (and its successors' and Affiliates') business, including for the purpose of promoting and redistributing part or all of the Service. License to Other Users You also grant each other user of the Service a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to access your Content through the Service, and to use that Content, including to reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, display, and perform it, only as enabled by a feature of the Service (such as video playback or embeds). For clarity, this license does not grant any rights or permissions for a user to make use of your Content independent of the Service.

[@orvillehuss8492]

you may need to make more stops or back up portions, copy right infringements probably your issue

[@bradclifton5248]

And I don't think you can easily distinguish any difference between the official and this version. So close.

[@dougaltman6398]

Just blur the video

[@earthboundmother205]

You have about a minute until you have to stop the audio, and talk about it (fair use), and adding overlays helps, it’s true. You’ll get it. You just have to stop and talk a lot, mostly.

[@Acadian_Proud]

Most of likely you were hit by the copyright police - I suggest you need to watch a few of the methods others use to review Pentatonix and musical videos like that.

[@anjamuller6548]

👎 👎 👎

[@christicrenshaw2772]

All it takes is one jerk