Hallelujah by Pentatonix -- WE'VE BEEN SLEEPING ON THESE GUYS! -- 307 Reacts -- Episode 160

[@alicegibson685]

When Avi/Matt are singing, Scott covers bass

[@catherineharger8069]

You can see him singing the bass in the live version.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Not until later in the band's development. For example when Avi sings lead in Mary Did You Know for a phrase or 2 there is no bass line until he is done.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

@@catherineharger8069 what? Scott covers Avi in Hallelujah. Nobody covers bass in the beginning of Mary did you know. It comes in after Avi drops back to it after the beginning solo.

[@kbdemonbain4568]

scott's range is just mind blowing

[@RevuitNet]

That’s true, avi is the main bass but Scott has fantastic lows in his baritone range and can get up to tenor heights… excellent singer

[@IamTigger-qe4up]

You should check out the live version of Hallelujah on there Christmas special. That way you can see Scott take over the bass & you can see how incredible they are live.

[@Mrdogmanandcatmansquires]

Could not agree more!!

[@Kim-zm7dc]

YESSS

[@dreyhawk]

Kevin is absolutely amazing in this one too. Well, actually he is in all of them....

[@dizzylizzybeth]

The live version is even better I am so impressed!! It’s amazing!! I cry every time lol

[@barbarabishop9362]

I'm laughing because you are the FIRST reactors I've seen that, instead of being totally blown away by Mitch's voice, start focusing on Avi's bass accompaniment to it. Yes, you gave Mitch his props first, but then you went back to listen to Avi. Which he fully deserves, always, but EVERY OTHER REACTOR, bar none, is avidly watched by the Pentaholics for what we call "Mitch face." That stunned jaw drop during his solo. Well, going back to check, yes, you also gave us a lovely Mitchslap face, and I thank you for it. I love watching you guys react. You're both fully engaged and informative.

[@freddiegillespie_05]

I swear I love Mitch. His voice is a miracle. What he does with it is amazing. Everything about him is amazing. But what Avi does in the background while everyone is getting Mitch-slapped in that section is possibly my favourite bit of music in all of PTX music that I've listened to so far. I don't know why. I just know that I'm grateful to hear I'm not alone in the appreciation.

[@melissacoviello2886]

To be fair it wasn’t the first time they heard Mitch, so they were able to appreciate everyone without being so overwhelmed by Mitch. I love all of them.

[@aikenodubitan5256]

Yeah Barbara! They are very sophisticated reactors!

[@Joodster]

"he's pushing hard for that" Um...Mitch can go higher than that with one vocal chord tied behind his back. ;)

[@itbearmi]

and then there is the octive of Mitch's whistle notes ... lol

[@braydentheslayer]

Pausing in the middle of a Mitch solo is blasphemous! 😂😭

[@sharonsmith5296]

hitting that note was effortless for Mitch. He goes way higher 🙌🏻

[@aikenodubitan5256]

Exactly! My only critique of their reaction - hitting that pitch and note was literally effortless for Mitch! He may have worked his vocal cords out during rehearsals, but here, in this video, hitting that note was pure class and yes, effortless! Thanks for pointing that out Sharon.

[@carladewitt1947]

My understanding is that this was filmed in the summer for their Christmas album that year, hence the winter coats. However, it was hell hot when filmed and keeping their makeup from melting was a serious issue. BTW, your comments are the best parts of your reactions. It's why I keep coming back. Your sheer love of the music is so evident and I always learn something from your comments. Please don't change.

[@thetoothlesscarnivore]

I think i saw in an interview that it was 90 degrees that day. they were dying

[@MommaBird52]

Glad you wrote this so I didn't have to 😉

[@AndySwede58]

I think they filmed it about 5-6 miles NE of Barstow, Ca

[@tonyfro23]

Agree on comments I just found them and all I use KZbin for is reactions

[@uniquely_mo]

That’s not even close to the top of Mitch’s range - you should hear him singing in his whistle notes, or imitating the sound of a sharpie! XD I would also highly recommend the live Aha Singapore video, to fully appreciate both Avi and Mitch. Also, like someone else pointed out, thank you for noticing Avi’s section during Mitch’s solo. Mitch is absolutely mind blowing, but Avi’s countering notes just make it sound even more amazing. Mitch and Avi together is always fantastic. Imagine, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Love Again, Can’t Hold Us are must-reacts. Also Avi’s “Change on the Rise” and Kevin’s cover of “Down” would be awesome. I love how you guys break down everything, and notice the tiniest details. I’d love to hear your thoughts (ok, see you blow your minds more) by listening to those! Fab work, guys

[@shilohauraable]

I ABSOLUTELY agree with this comment! "AHA!" Live in Singapore is mind blowing! Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy is amazing! Possibly why it won a Grammy Award. 😏

[@jo-annelebel9819]

Do not forget Scott's - I Should Tell Your Momma On Ya, and Kristin's Break A Little

[@mallynn1223]

I totally agree he hits notes Kirstie can't reach

[@heathertownsend949]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rebeccawilson9933]

You are right, Aha Singapore is amazing.

[@tajaybarker7184]

Sound of silence next for sure

[@becca2383]

Great reaction as always! Scott does bass when Avi/Matt are singing. He's got a huge range!

[@innaua6037]

yeah, when you are listening to their cover of Sound of Silence, it's pretty obvious that Scott can go low)))

[@denapalmer4239]

Sound of Silence and Amazing Grace will blow your mind

[@sandragruntjens323]

Please check out the PTX version of John Lennon's Imagine. You will love it.

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

"Halleluuuyerrrrrrrrr" and the noise you made at 18:10 had me ROLLING 🤣

[@evaisaacs8974]

Scrolled though the comments looking for someone who loved their versi9n as much as me lol

[@coojw777]

Guys check out: “New rules x Are you that somebody” “New rules x Are you that somebody” “New rules x Are you that somebody” “New rules x Are you that somebody” mashup by pentatonix

[@tajaybarker7184]

Scott cover the bass when Avi sings 🔥Scott is INSANE 🔥

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

It's standard for acappella that the baritone will cover the bass.

[@brandiburrows2851]

I am so happy that you take the time to notice the skill of Avi's bass in these songs! So many reacts fixate on Mitch and his beautiful voice, but then leave out the amazingness that is Avi ❤️ You guys are doing a wonderful job with your reacts! Thank you and keep going!

[@Jim-ub9ky]

Mitch is a countertenor with a 5-octave range. I like how you really get into the song. You just got hit by what we call the wall of sound at the end.

[@freddiegillespie_05]

The vocal progression that Avi does in the background that I'm obsessed with are three notes (says the person who knows jack squat about music) starting after the line Mitch sings "is how to shoot at someone who outdrew ya" Also, the Aha- Singapore being recommended is one of the performances where Avi's low notes blew out a speaker. Just... fair warning about the quality of the sound there.

[@marymichele340]

Welcome to the PTX wall of sound. No one does it better. They also hum better than some sing. PTX owns Christmas! You will love their songs. I can’t wait! Great reaction guys!

[@karylmonaco8174]

Some more Pentatonix to try: Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Mary, Did You Know?, Sound of Silence, Amazing Grace, Imagine, Evolution of Music. And look at SuperFruit (Scott and Mitch and sometimes Kirsty): Defying Gravity, Frozen Medley, and the "Goes Broadway" series.

[@shilohauraable]

Yeppers! I agree! 💞

[@miketj2516]

Scott covers the bass during Avi's solo. You can clearly see that if you watch their live version on their Christmas Special. You'll also note that there is virtually no difference in quality between this studio version and the live version.

[@heatherhuard]

I actually like the live version better!

[@aikenodubitan5256]

@@heatherhuard 👍🏼👍🏻👍🏼

[@Tammy-km5uf]

If you want tohear Mitch go high check out Aha- Singapore- Star Vista. It is a live performance. Will blow your mind.

[@MommaBird52]

Or 90s Dance Medley!

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

I was literally going to suggest that. I think they are ready for that Avi-Mitch tour de force. Yes, definitely mind blowing.

[@khaliahall7072]

Yes this comment here

[@Kira-yn5kg]

Yup knew this was somewhere in the comments

[@mamajenkins1981]

Scott always covers the bass when either Avi or Matt is singing lead. His range is ridiculous. Also if you loved Kirstie’s section is great here (and it is) you need to see their version of Amazing Grace. Kirstie reduces me to tears every time.

[@cheryl3923]

I just want to say I love how you guys pick these nuances out. They are so super talented! Can’t wait for your next PTX reaction.

[@JanineG44]

When Avi is singing, Scott does the bass

[@jeannemorgan3065]

COUNTERtenor! we vocalists draw our soul and strength from mother earth

[@jehuxtable]

PTXmas, awesome idea!

[@sarah4hp]

You know they haven't heard Mitch at his highest, or really know just WHAT his voice can do, when they think THIS was him stretching it 😂🤣😂

[@coloradolady2379]

“2 things” (that’s a Tim Foust reference) I live in NW Colorado also known as southern Wyoming. I feel your pain re winter. Also, I don’t sub to every reactor that covers PTX but being a former choir nerd I love how you dissect their music and abilities. I saw them live in Denver and they don’t disappoint. Thanks, guys, from an old Pentaholic.

[@307Reacts]

Thanks for subscribing!!! If are ever that way we will have to meet up!

[@PowerSpirit50]

You should listen to their Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

[@totahsam8293]

Speaking of dynamics, the interaction between you two is refreshing. I really enjoyed this video which prompted me to subscribe. Thank you!

[@Kidlitwriter]

I love when new reactors say "Did you hear how high Kirstie went in that section?" when a lot of the time it's Kirstie and Mitch both in the stratosphere together. Once you've listened to them for awhile, it's easy to tell each member's voice from the others. Mitch and Kirstie blend so well together but you can still hear which is which pretty clearly. In that last powerful chorus, it was both Kirstie and Mitch singing those angelic high notes.

[@marypeterson3383]

"Mary, Did You Know?" .. PENTATONIX PERFECTION. Enough Said.

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

There's nothing wrong with being a baritone, doll :-) Scott ends up being the backbone a lot of their songs are built around, plus he stretches that "middle" up high and down low so well. Even regular guys like my dad and my husband manage to make some pretty sweet sounds in the baritone range, lol. Thanks for your reaction - I enjoyed it!

[@vidsorama2]

I'm so happy that they released this video so that we can see it. You both are very entertaining and informative. Thank you for the Pentatonix reaction. They have 6 or 7 Christmas albums so you will have a lot of songs/videos from which to choose.

[@timcaldwell5241]

I’ve listened to dozens of reviews of this vid…many comments as to Scott’s set up or opening solo, BUT Chris’s statement of “ like listening to thunder in the distance” is SPOT ON!!! The powerful thunder in the distance foreshadowing a coming STORM!!! Outstanding!!! Philosophical even…lol…A great reaction to a great song!!!

[@307Reacts]

Thanks so much, Tim!! 😁🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@beth3903]

Omg! First time watching you all....hilarious! But yet a great job reviewing thw greatest Pentatonix!

[@christinebuckingham2480]

The instant Mitch starts singing I think "yes child, exactly what would like me to do for you?" WOW Avi is butter, Mitch is the puppet master of my soul.

[@sherriejenkins6737]

I think of Scott as butter, Avi is dark chocolate, and Mitch has wings! 😍🤩

[@210alaina]

You guys need to check the live version of this from their Christmas special, it’s amazingggg

[@sarahgould5435]

"Let's get a little further into this." Me, knowing what's coming the moment they turn in back on: 😈 Wait for the Avi-shook expression...

[@sharonthrockmorton26]

I love your reaction. This is the first time watching you, and I had to subscribe.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

How do I know you’ve not spent a lot of time in the desert? It gets cold AF in the desert. Back to the song. Amazing piece of art.

[@kathyholmes8881]

I love to listen to the groups alone , then with you guys reacting to it then, watch it again keeping your reaction in mind. I will watch you guys several times. Keep up the good work.

[@307Reacts]

Thanks so much Kathy!

[@charmainerohde8575]

Their mash up of "New Rules x Are You That Somebody?" will blow your minds. You're welcome.

[@miketj2516]

Make sure you include "My Favorite Things" in the Christmas reactions. It's a Christmas with a little bit of a dark twist.

[@pughead2]

I love your breakdown! I was totally hooked all the way to the end of your reaction. Thank you!

[@lrorrer]

Oh .. you'll need a month for Christmas Accapel music between Pentatonic, Home Free, Voice Play, Voctive, and Straight No Chaser

[@eiznekcamekim1059]

Glad you got Straight No Chaser in there. They are my home boys. They were still part of the Indiana University show choir, a 'featured ensemble' out of the larger choir at the time I was a grad student there. My acapella group, Soulstice, even did a couple of joint performances with them.

[@Well-in-the-garden]

[@alyssam4970]

Thank you guys for making me smile the whole way through, not only are you both entertaining, but your chemistry as friends/mates together is what will make this channel work! You both know what you are talking about, not that that is the main reason I like you both ....you are having fun and NOT making this a 'job'...it really looks like it's something you both love to do....and that is what will make you successful and it will flourish into a full time 'job'...without it seeming so...and that's when it becomes something you love...when it's you fun passion that amazingly becomes sustainable to make a living off it by chance!...Keep up the amazing channel..subbed of course! Love from Canada/UK

[@Mieknara]

Nice job. One of the better technical reactions I've seen.. In my book, there are currently 4 top tier groups. Pentatonic, home free, voiceplay, and voctave. Each brings a unique style and hours of enjoyment. Add in Peter hollers and other solo artists, you'll be kept busy.

[@cathy8227]

So happy that you won so that we could see this reaction! I love you guys. If you want more PTX harmonies and dynamics check out Say Something (cover), and their original Run To You.

[@bethvargas8841]

I'm the 1000th 👍!! Great discussion and reactions to this, guys. It's refreshing that's one of you is already familiar with this classic PTX mv and the other is not. Owww looking forward to your PTXmas week!! Love ya!

[@totallyjersey9751]

I really cannot wait to see y'all watch Imagine and hopefully their full time on The Sing Off.

[@AndrewFedge]

Came for the Pentatonix reacts, now I'm definitely interested to find out what you two will think of their Mad World cover (it's way down the chronological line, though, so if you don't get there for a while, I totally get it)! It's fun to find new (to me) channels on here discovering PTX. Thanks!

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

You two have me laughing, with tears sliding down my face. Love your reactions and especially like your comments. You have a new follower. Say what you will, but I’m way old enough to be one of your parents. And, ya know what? That’s F’ing okay. (I would have said the exact word there, which I usually do, but, well, is there a KZbin police trolling? )

[@dianayoder1285]

Don't know how I could 4get can u feel the love 2night. The notes Mitch hits ** shivers down ur spine**

[@brookebeasley5611]

You should watch the live version of this...even better! Thanks for amazing and fun reactions!

[@thetoothlesscarnivore]

make sure you add Home Free Christmas music too. Love you guys. You are hilarious.

[@tracyz9155]

Pentatonix and Home Free between them have enough Christmas music to carry you through December. They each have an album of Christmas songs. For Halloween you are going to want VoicePlay. They have several songs from “The Nightmares Before Christmas”. Oh and they do “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch “ too. Thanks for your reaction. Take care

[@srslyboomer]

Well gentlemen, I just discovered your channel tonight while surfing for New Pentatonix Reactors - and now I'm hooked :) Love your reactions, appreciate the *hell* out of your really detailed technical commentary, and I'm sitting here grinning like an idiot over how excited/passionate y'all are. Subbed, def along for the ride whatever you're posting. One of the best comments I've seen in response to this video, way back in The Day, you might appreciate : PTX: Hums. Me: Reconsiders all my life choices. Pretty much sums it up for me :)

[@naominagler7290]

I just came across this video and you talking about it not snowing in Wyoming on Christmas had me rolling. The way you guys described it is spot on. Although it did snow on Christmas this year. The first time in years. I'm in cheyenne and I was shocked when I woke up to go to work on Christmas morning and it was snowing.

[@jeangoodwin1856]

Great reaction. I love your comments and you’re very entertaining but you have such a love of music. 💕

[@PTX5]

New subscriber. Yall should watch their Xmas specials, they're all great. Btw, plz react to Gold, and run to you by PTX.

[@307Reacts]

Thanks for the sub!!! We will add to our “golden” list of other ptx things to check out 😂….see what I did there…I’m at least the third funniest person I know 😂 much love from the 307!

[@GaxxNet]

First off - really glad to hear the good news about the arm. I hope it keeps on healing well. It's Scott that covers the low notes in here when Avi is doing his lead vocal bits. Scott has a really quite remarkable effective range. And finally - I'd like to agree with everyone saying that Aha! from Singapore is a fantastic showcase of the highs of Mitch and lows of Avi

[@ambrossialynn4041]

Can't do Christmas acapella without Home Free LOL gotta throw in Voice Play’s a nightmare before Christmas stuff too! I gotta stroll through y'all's videos, I really like the professional goofiness y'all have 👍

[@micheleromani9731]

Yes, Kirsty like thirsty! Love your reactions!!!

[@ClaireBarn]

You noticed how low Scott can sing when he opened the song - he can sing a lot lower than that. he's the back up bass. (He can also sing as high as Kirsty. Incredible range)

[@tajaybarker7184]

Sound of silence next with the new bass 🔥🔥🔥

[@kylablili9194]

I absolutely love you guys! I watched one of your home free reactions and then went back to watch the rest of your acapella stuff. Now I’m making my way through all of your videos one by one I am a long time choir nerd and listen to every reactor I can find who listens to these groups I love so much. But you two are amazing! I know your channel is going to grow like crazy because you really have a special approach and a perfect blend of humor and technical knowledge. Both of you have such a great ear! Keep at it!

[@307Reacts]

Thanks so much, Kyla! That means a lot to us!! 😁🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sarahovenden1431]

Great reaction guys, very articulate and heartfelt

[@KayNolte]

I get goosebumps listening to this....

[@martycullison4095]

You got a SUB becuse of this video, TBH, will most likely only watch the PTX ones, but really like your energy!

[@G-grandma_Army]

I’m so happy you mentioned Scott covering the low end when Avi was singing. Most reactors never notice thatz

[@tonyfro23]

Best Acapella I've ever heard...this song. First time I heard years ago I had to sit down and immediately take out my single ear bud and put on the Bose over ear and try again

[@bgrelle]

Their Christmas stuff is ALL GREAT so yea I can't wait for that.

[@StraDIvarius00]

You MUST listen to their version of Silent Night. My favorite. Immeasurable talent in a church. Acoustics are killer. Nothing edited AT all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wendella.4074]

“She had a great section…” I’m grateful there was no Freudian slip

[@viktorg2841]

really like you guys :) and your laughing beardy guy :D

[@rickbosch1502]

When Avi drops off the low end for solos Scott picks it up seamlessly

[@chinllanos6392]

after I got Mitch-slapped after hearing this for the first time, I probably watched maybe over a hundred reactions for this performance just so I could listen to it again and get other people's perspective. since then, I've come to understand how poetic the song is and appreciated how PTX did a marvelous arrangement to express the emotion of each verse to their audience. I wonder if there's a music sheet for this arrangement because it's really really wonderful to behold.

[@danielsimonson1639]

I jumped the gun on that. I'm getting old and my memory is not that great, so I pause and comment while it's still in my brain! I've already told you who takes over the bass. To be honest, I wasn't going to subscribe, but you just made a believer out of me. Scott's talent is sick!!!!

[@nancyt2848]

Have you reacted to any of Avi’s solo work? Change on the Rise is amazing. For more of the Pentatonix ‘wall of sound’, listen to Imagine and Mary Did You Know.

[@cb3806]

Kirsten can also sing whistle notes. And she was on Broadway in Kinki Boots.

[@pamscarr8696]

Avi is classically trained and already had an invitation to the L.A. opera house as their bass when Scott found out about him. He has a 5 octave range but is also a polyphonic/overtone singer which means he can sing two notes at once and has very nice whistle notes while singing overtones. Here is an example of his overtone singing. Not for reaction, but to let you know his phenomenal vocal abilities added to his already 3 octave range. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56se3ZsaruKj80

[@livus3787]

Legend says if you start reacting to PTX Christmas songs in september, there will be snow for Christmas for sure 👀

[@renee176]

Mitch versus high notes.... hold my beer / wine /soda /water / cocoa.... hold my everything and listen to this....lol!😁

[@debbiehagel5672]

Please do "Imagine" by Pentatonix next and then Kevin Olusola's KOver of Marion Hill's Down.

[@sister1976]

I will add their cover of "mad world" to the wishlist of ptx reactions 😉

[@joannemelahn5456]

That’s Mitch’s chest voice Scott covers bass They are GOAT

[@thmonz]

When you do your Christmas week, make sure you include Home Free and their song "Do you hear what I hear" is insane and was arranged by Adam Rupp.

[@treenalucero7279]

I just found you guys this evening and spent a couple hours listening to you react to Pentatonix and Home Free. Love them both! Your effortless banter makes for easy listening. I’d love for you to react to Sound of Silence (Pentatonix) and Ring of Fire (Home Free featuring Avi) Keep it up. You guys are a joy to listen to.

[@307Reacts]

Thanks sooo much! Welcome to the 307 Family!!! Those are definitely on our list! Much love all the way from Casper Wyoming!

[@aikenodubitan5256]

Lol! Do-it! Do-it! Do-it! Do-it! Do-it! 😆😆😆

[@kayecastleman6353]

I have heard other reactors comment on how effortlessly Mitch pulls off those high notes while still in chest/head voice, where most guys would have to reach into falsetto to get that high. You have yet to experience the full Mitch-slap. Try "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" or "90's Dance Medley," or any of the others recommended here. I would save" Aha! live in Singapore at the Star Vista" for later, when you are a full-fledged Pentaholic and can overlook the inferior audio-visual quality of the fan cam for the sheer bliss of hearing Avi destroy the sound system while Mitch goes full-throat on multiple Red Bulls.

[@swampopasto]

i cried the first time i watched this, when they all break off at the end. i've also watched it 16 more times since then.

[@lizzyfletcher3175]

You have to watch Hallelujah live on their Christmas special. They sound better if you can imagine. Please you will love it!!

[@jamiestrand4506]

Yes for a week of Christmas accapella, of course with PTX, but Home Free also has so many amazing holiday videos, both funny and breathtaking!

[@packerkats7578]

Great reaction! You guys are hilarious. Kirstin slays the lead vocal in their cover of Say Something (the arrangement is also killer) and also her part in Amazing Grace. Bring tissues.

[@martinhafner2201]

Scott Hoying, the baritone, covers bass when Avi Kaplan is on a lead. Scott has a really wide range, so the bass coverage is very good. Kind of amazing going from bass to mid-tenor!

[@connix69]

You guys are fun to watch.

[@samanthaa3564]

I love watching you guys, you are hilarious, super insightful and really enjoy the music. PTX is amazing. I also REALLY enjoy Voctave and Voiceplay. Keep up the good work guys! Another awesome performer is LP Lost on you live