PENTATONIX Bohemian Rhapsody | Vocal Coach Reacts!

[@torymorse1657]

sound of silence done by pentatonix is hauntingly amazing

[@DennisKovacich]

While I heartily agree that Pentatonix’s cover of “Sound of Silence” is amazing, I have to say that “haunting” is a better fit for Geoff Castellucci's new cover of it.

[@ellaenman4049]

I looooove their cover of it

[@carriew5106]

I had to do desert island discs at work (but only three songs) and I used Pentatonix Sound of Silence as one of the choices. Beautiful

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

YES

[@Christian1White]

Geoff did an amazing one

[@Kat_Author2021]

Pentatonix's "Mary did you know" is really great! You really get to hear Kevin (the beatboxer) and Avi (the bass). 😉 I miss those days... Edit: Over 300 likes?! Wow! That's more than I've ever got before! Thanks, everyone! 🥰

[@christopherjorissen5582]

I havent really been as interested in ptx since matt joined, avi rocks!

[@Kat_Author2021]

@@christopherjorissen5582 I know, right!

[@robynhayward]

Ouh that's a good one! ❤

[@bfly5990]

I have learned to love Matt so much and Avis solo work is good.

[@Author.Noelle.Alexandria]

I hate that song so much. Basically, “Hey, new mom, did you know you gave birth to a baby who is going to be murdered? But it’ll be this beautiful and glorious thing?” As a mom, if someone were to tell me that, I’d get the hell away from the as fast a possible and go to the police and get my daughter into hiding. It’s such a horrific song that I now can’t stand Pentatonix since they sang about murder as beautiful to a new teen mother.

[@ariellakc]

The sound effect in the headphones is called panning! There's tons of fun audios out there that really scratch that brain itch☺

[@VarietyShows21]

I felt that even without wearing head phones it was such an experience but weird feeling 😂

[@staciemoisa4884]

...and it pays homage to the original, as Queen also pans at that spot.

[@Badger77722]

The "easy come, easy go" right before the l-r pan changes from stereophonic to monophonic, something Queen also did at that point as well.

[@Legoless1979]

it's also known as Stereoscopic sound. When one ear hears one thing (or not) while the other hears something different. Technically, all sound is stereoscopic but this is forced for effect and is how Queen did the same section of the song. Also, IT'S KIRSTEN! CURSE-TEN! I forgive you though

[@shirleymoffat3338]

The first time I heard it was in 'Back in the USSR' by The Beatles in 1968. It's been around a while!

[@Sen.na_.]

You should react to much more from Pentatonix, they’re my favorite acapella group. 😊

[@promqueenroyalehigh]

Same

[@sylver8494]

And me too, more Pentatonix please.

[@LeviosaLydia]

They’re my favourite group PERIOD.

[@jatp4life14]

@Itz Ryder excuse me what??? Pentatonix is so good! :(

[@jatp4life14]

@Derallas omg ikr!❤

[@maepletea]

I highly recommend Pentatonix's versions of "My Favorite Things" and "Mary Did You Know"

[@txheadshots]

That shift from ear to ear is "Panning" and it exists in the original Queen song, so it's a tribute to that

[@ShadowyFox_86]

Am I remembering right that Queen pioneered that particular technique? I know there was a lot more of it after Bohemian Rhapsody

[@txheadshots]

@@ShadowyFox_86 they were pushing quadraphonic sound and doing some cool things with it

[@BaldusCattus]

@@ShadowyFox_86 Whether it's actual stereophonic (multi-microphone) recording or panning ('forcing' a sound to the left or right in post production), both techniques pre-date Queen, coming to prominence in the 1930s and '40s respectively.

[@alexreid1173]

@@ShadowyFox_86Others had done it before, but Queen definitely played a role in popularizing it!

[@efkaservicegirl]

I think the harmonies in Pentatonix's Run To You would melt your brain. Their version of My Favorite Things is also a lot of fun.

[@pia8302]

Yess, run to you is so so so good!!

[@LadyLightningstorm]

We always want more Pentatonix reactions.

[@tiggywinkle2610]

two really great Pentatonix covers you should listen to are Mary Did You Know and Radioactive. In Radioactive they have Lindsey Stirling playing the violin and the beatboxer, Kevin, also plays the cello whilst beatboxing, it's ridiculously good.

[@TobyBarrows]

I love Radioactive!!

[@mars-the-ethereal9609]

i’ve seen pentatonix live four times, and bohemian rhapsody sounds the exact same live, its absolutely stunning. i love seeing people react to an a capella group ive loved for a decade

[@christopherjorissen5582]

What i love about the panning is that it is reminiscent of the original queen version from night at the opera (1975)

[@jfa10000]

You should react more to Pentatonix and Voiceplay. They are both amazing acapella group.

[@vytriole]

any pentatonix reaction is always an instant click for me. it's so fun to hear what professionals have to say about em

[@atenahalley]

Her name is Kirstin Maldonado, Avi Kaplan is the bass, Mitch Grassi is the tenor that sang most of the song, Scott Hoying is the blonde one and Kevin Olusola is the beatboxer.

[@christinegamache5893]

Their version of Sound of Silence, Imagine, and My Favorite Things are all incredible. A lot of their songs are really just amazing.

[@megannumerodos]

Hannah... when you talk about acapella leaving you shook... nothing makes my eyes metaphorically pop out of my skull in sheer awe more than Pentatonix's "The Sound of Silence" cover. Recommend x1000!!!

[@freakofmanyfandoms]

Same

[@Katylou1230]

Totally agree 💯

[@myajade318]

i will forever be obsessed with pentatonix, like it’s hard not to be 😭

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

This! Old pentatonix, current pentatonix, polished pentatonix or raw pentatonix! I love it all!

[@amandaodom5732]

The bass staring into your soul is Avi Kaplan and he is amazing! He now does his own music and it’s absolutely gorgeous, highly recommend listening to it!

[@ellaenman4049]

My favorite ptx songs are say something, waving through a window, sound of silence, amazing grace, when the party's over, shallow, sing, be my eyes, and everything else is great too!

[@elizabethdonner5240]

My 2 favorite songs done by the pentatonix are Mary Did You Know and I love the evolution of music they did. Both are fantastic

[@michaelrunnels7660]

There is a song that Pentatonix does that you will absolutely love. It's the quietest song they do and when they sing it live they put their microphones down on the floor, stand in a tight circle facing each other, and sing just for themselves, even with a crowd of thousands. Two of the members of Pentatonix have said it's their personal favorite song to sing. I believe they have to stand physically close to each other in order to get the perfect timing and voice blend that they do. It's a cover of a song by The Rescues called "My heart With You". On the official video when you press play it starts: no delay.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Yes! They recently posted them chilling backstage and rehearsing it! Totally raw and spectacular

[@cjche3811]

@1:49 is called Panning. It is a mixing and mastering technique in music basically you push the sound to the left or to the right. A similar technique is done in videography where the camera pans from one side of the room to another but the origin of the camera stays the same. Like moving your head left and right to glance across the room

[@parlundback1592]

The sound effect you are talking about (sound moving from left to right) is called panning. Usually there is a knob labeled "Pan" on a mixer table, turning it will move the actual channel between left and right. Love your reactions btw :)

[@n.q1158]

Ah good I was scrolling through the comments to see if someone had said it already. I actually only learned the term panning from one of the Roomieofficial videos about the music in Encanto bc they worked with it a lot there, you can really tell nicely how the sound travels when the characters are moving, really fun effect to add.

[@Itzjayyy721]

Can we just stop and look at Hannah’s chewed up mic

[@JasonDasuga]

😂😂😂😂

[@tirlas]

There's anything else to look at?

[@thischannel00]

I only saw it after reading your comments

[@crisad8674]

I was going to suggest that she bring snacks to cut down on that.

[@KylinNicole11]

You really need to listen to their arrangement of “Waving Through A Window” from Dear Evan Hansen, as well as their arrangement of Elvis’s “Falling in Love with You”…pure ear tingly goodness.

[@Delaney.N]

Singing sends shivers down Hannah’s spine

[@tatumespino6705]

you need to react to more voiceplay stuff. their more recent works are such bangers.

[@noa_thinks]

i am always here for a pentatonix reaction. the guy who does the bass - avi kaplan - has been working on solo stuff recently which is beautiful as well. definitely would recommend

[@StardustandMadness]

I’m not religious but their version of Amazing Grace makes me forget there was ever any other version before theirs. It’s so good. Makes me cry every time. Also Imagine

[@venus05139]

I remember back in 3rd or 4th grade I was in Music class and that's when I first heard of Pentatonix and I immediately fell in love with them. I believe the song was Daft Punk, and it's still one of my favorites today.

[@carrieallen]

Home Free is a fantastic a cappella group! Their most popular cover is “Man of Constant Sorrow”

[@itzel1735]

What’s your fav HF song? I’m playing “Can’t Stop the Feeling” everyday because I am past ready for summer.

[@Katylou1230]

I love their rendition of Try Everything

[@Shannibal_MTG]

Mitch is just so talented. I literally cried the first time i heard his voice live for the first time when I saw PTX a couple of years ago.

[@shebamoos]

How they didn’t win masked singer is beyond me. They are amazing!

[@jerimyspencer1541]

Aloha Hannah, the effect as others pointed out in the introduction is panning, specifically hard panning (as in hard left and hard right). Queen were notorious for using the full stereo spectrum (left to right blend or hard right or left) when mixing their music. If you listen to Somebody to love carefully, you’ll notice certain harmonies were mixed left in the background ‘gospel’ choir vocals, while other harmonies were mixed to the right speaker.

[@RonHeartsMe]

Love when you do PTX! This is definitely one of my favorites of their covers. It’s an epic song and they did an AMAZING job.

[@mldag1678]

The SPEED with which I clicked on this video cannot be measured i live these videos❤️ A lot of people have recomended songs already but sound of silence or cheerleader are some of my favourite pentatonix songs

[@indielemons5117]

avi kaplan (the bass) YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO HIS SOLO MUSIC I AM BEGGING YOU IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL HE'S AMAZING. I recommend I'll get by, it knows me, and song for the thankful. he has so much more than that tho and it's all amazing

[@heatherhuard]

Agree 100% Please react to his music!

[@Twielyeght]

I love Avi's solo stuff! Sooo good

[@Erin49694]

if you want to cry and also have insane chills then listen to pentatonix sing imagine. they sound like angels

[@Dragondice02]

Picking songs off Home Free's catalogue is always fun; its got a fantastic lead, obscene bass and beatboxing, and FAR under-appreciated tenor and baritone!

[@itzel1735]

Just here to give the HF guys some support.

[@ChristopherCosbyMusicOnline]

I was just binge-watching your other PTX reaction videos today and then saw this! The timing is wonderful.

[@ambermichele22]

Pentatonix's version of "Imagine" gets me everytime

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

And the video is particularly poignant

[@camdonia4996]

Yes please react to this!!!! It’s my favorite pentatonix video!!

[@marygraham1959]

The back and forth is called panning, and PTX did it as an homage to Queen who had the same effect on their record in the 1970’s.

[@robertorossi7695]

bohemian rapsody is a masterpiece (the original is unmatched considering when it was recorded without autotune)

[@natalieaaron7551]

The guy with the smolder is named Avi Kaplan and since leaving the group he has produced some AMAZING music, his most popular is Change on the Rise HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend listening to his music.

[@heatherhuard]

Yes Please!!!!

[@Jo.Jo.222]

Avi is the MAN! Love his range and his bass is BOSS!

[@Karma21Girl]

Scott, Mitch, Kirstie (Kirstin), Kevin (KO) and Matt (their current bass). Their original bass was Avi (who was in this video).

[@shelbybradford4515]

Pentatonix version of Amazing Grace is absolutely incredible!!

[@KYDD_KY]

The switching between ears is called panning left and right which is a really cool trick that some producers use for certain instruments and vocals

[@staciemoisa4884]

Avi Kaplan doesn't just stare "into your soul." Avi sings his way in to your soul as well. His "All is Well -- 7 Layers Session," and "When I'm a Fool -- Live at Sunset Sound," are must listens to get started with his solo work.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

I agree completely. Then the rest of his body of work just waits tantalizingly to suck you in. He's my favorite singer/songwriter working today.

[@staciemoisa4884]

@@Lookinforrealmusic mine,too

[@heatherhuard]

Agree 100%

[@heatherhuard]

@@Lookinforrealmusic Mine too!

[@ultimateships]

IVE NEVER LISTENED TO PENTATONICS BUT OMG IM IN LOVE?!??? THIS SCRATCHES MY BRAIN SO FREAKING GOOD

[@jessicajones182]

You must check out their live performance of this song and the many others.

[@neetgupta1]

I'm so glad you reacted to this one, Hannah! It's just incredible. They waited for six years before they attempted it because they wanted to do it justice. Brian May from Queen thinks it's one of the best covers of Bohemian Rhapsody ever made. The amazing thing is that they can do this live and Mitch does the guitar solo just with his mouth (the megaphone was just a prop for the video!). Mitch (dark haired counter tenor singing most of the solo on this one) and Scott (tall, blonde baritone) used to have a side channel called Superfruit where they sang covers, amazing originals and did a lot of fun things. From a vocal coach perspective I would love you to react to their version of Defying Gravity which Mitch performed (singing the Elphaba part!) as a birthday present for Scott who is a huge Wicked fan. Scott sings the Glinda part in a really dodgy blonde wig but shows off his range as he goes quite high in his falsetto! Mitch has on very patchy green make-up but he sings it in the original key and with the opt-up part at the end that few Elphaba's attempt. They also do a very fun alcohol-fuelled Frozen medley with Kirstie which I think you would find lots to comment on from a vocal perspective. If you react to either of these remember to watch after the 'subscribe' screen as there are bloopers! In terms of Pentatonix, I would really recommend some of their much under-rated originals. I think you would like 'Run to you' which is haunting and really beautiful, also 'Love again' is amazing EDM-like with a Steampunk/alien vibe and 'Sing' is a real bop and includes lots of their famous actor and KZbinr friends. Can't sleep love, Be my eyes, Coffee in bed and Happy now are also amazing. In terms of covers, Amazing Grace and The Sound of Silence (which are with the Matt - the bass who replaced Avi - the serial killer-stare one in this song! - in 2017). Also I know it's Christmassy, but 'Mary did you know' is gorgeous, though it's an older one. I love watching your reactions, Hannah, more please!

[@AnthonyRodriguez-zm4rc]

A current acapella group that can give Pentatonix some real competition is Voice Play. You should really react to Voice Play's cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters". It will give you the tingles! If you want to stick with Pentatonix for a while longer you should react to Pentatonix doing a cover of "Radio Active" by Imagin Dragons featuring Lindsay Sterling. Outstanding!!

[@SwitchMania]

I’m sure someone else already commented, but from the first couple comments I couldn’t see. Going back and forth between headphones is called panning. You can pan to either side while editing sound tracks. Going between the two can create an awesome effect when used correctly

[@leahheapp]

1:40 panning is what it’s called 🤣

[@DianaMargaridaNevesC]

I was gonna say 3D sound. It's used sometimes in asmr videos. Your term sounds much more scientific 😊 The first time I heard it was a Tom hiddleston reading a little bit of a book. Completely floored me 😅

[@grammax4]

Thank you Hannah!!!! That was beautiful. My goosebumps had goosebumps on them. Their voices are so clear and their ranges are unbelievable. You are just fantastic. I am a 67 year old grandma who is very new to podcasts. I found your site just a couple of months ago and have watched a ton of your podcasts thus far. You inspired me to binge Glee so, over a long weekend I watched all 6 seasons. All I can say is WOW! I look forward to more of your podcasts in the future. A New Fan, Billie Barrett💖🎶

[@troylape3848]

Who wants to tell her the megaphone is a prop, Mitch does it live without it.

[@AK-pm3fg]

Hey Hannah, hope you're doing well now. Its good to see you back ❤

[@StephenieStDavis]

One of my all-time faves!!!

[@julianaamaral6041]

Hannah I'm so glad to see you better, with the happy that we are used to see in your videos. I see your effort to get better and to be better and I'm produ of u. Also, greaaat react

[@Readera]

Voiceplay did a great acaleppa arrangement of boy band songs!

[@garysmith7783]

The side to side effect is 'panning' (left to right or right to left) and Queen did it for this song on the 'Night At The Opera' album when they recorded this way back in 1975. I was also pleasantly surprised when I heard Queen do it back then. They (Queen) use the left and right channels to a much greater degree on another song on that same album - The Prophet Song.

[@Cameron5043]

That was a great reaction! Aren't they great!? They do this live in concert and it sounds the same, "electric guitar" and all! If you want a full body stunning Acapella experience, please react to Pentatonix doing "Imagine", by John Lennon... O...M...G! You have to do that one! Thank you so much for sharing your reactions and love of music wirh us!

[@xheralt]

Bastille's "Pompeii" done a cappella by Redefined. Their "Nintendo" medley is also great. Another older piece, Sacremento State Jazz Singers doing a Battlestar-Galactica-influenced arrangement of "All Along the Watchtower". VoicePlay is a well known a cappella group, but I only know 1 song they've done, Imagine Dragon's "Enemy" (theme song of Netflix's Arcane, based on Riot Game's League of Legends) featuring kpop idol AleXa (winner of 1st ever American Song Contest)

[@luugvz]

You should react to Evolution of Ariana Grande or Rihanna by Pentatonix!! Full body chills i promise you!

[@farawaydawn]

Mary, did you know? Always nails me in the feels they just wow me with that. Though, not going to lie their version of O come all ye faithful will mindblow you. The sound of silence was emotionally overwhelming for me (my dad really loved it). In your Hallelujah video you said you really feel music deeply-- I get it. I do, I cry a lot listening to their music it just hits me so so very hard because of the emotion they manage to put into it.

[@bobert8685]

Love your videos! Please continue watching the search for the next Elle Woods!

[@Acadian_Proud]

I find a way that Mitch enunciate his words so amazing!

[@denisevelasquez756]

am i the only one still waiting for more little mix reaction? yes? ok

[@beulahbigelow]

I don’t know if it was said before but the effect where sound goes from left to right is called “panning”. It also can make different instruments and vocal tracks more prominent in the final bounce of a song.

[@kel5886]

i believe it’s called ear tracking!!

[@michmirich]

Everyone is going to be recommending more PTX and they're great but dont forget Home Free and Voice Play. Geoff from Voice Play also does a lot of solo work that you and your audience would enjoy.

[@kms567]

I get chills everytime I hear pentatonix. The full body experience i had when I saw them in concert was insane. 😂

[@I.Lostalim]

From memory the alternating left and right channel thing was part of the original recordings from Queen ... and yes, it's amazingly fun!

[@prix_Ilustração]

Love Pentatonix ❤❤❤react to sound of silence with them!!!

[@octavius5822]

Hannah!! I also have the Shure-SM7B and highly recommend either swappin' the foam that's all torn up or a replacement (sold separately) or the boxier version that came included!

[@RyanWizCaster]

Even Pearl loved it. She couldn’t resist coming over to see who the heck was covering Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@chrisabel1833]

"This song is such a banger" ... Brian May posted a link to his fans/followers with the caption "Enjoy". Ultimate level praise.

[@martinhafner2201]

It's a sound board mixing term - pan or panning. It gives a sense of right/left movement in sound sources, sometimes exaggerated.

[@michaelf8702]

Definitely recommend PTX's versions of 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' (from the Lion King), Hallelujah if you somehow haven't heard it yet, Amazing Grace, and 'Say Something'.

[@rubymattingley8736]

I literally saw them in Melbourne last week and they were so incredible!!! Just as amazing in person as their recorded versions. One of their more recent albums called ‘The Lucky Ones’ is an original album and all of the songs slap so hard!!! Can’t wait to see you reacting to more of their stuff! ❤

[@madenabyss6981]

I saw them in Perth ❤

[@clementinaviazzani3690]

A boyband (no longer together) I used to be obsessed with called roadtrip. They did a cover of bohemian rhapsody as well. It was also fabulous.

[@crazydoggo-zx1uy]

So, their names are scott, mitch, kirstin, kevin, and avi (which is not on ptx anymore) and that thing where you hear the music on both sides of the headphones happens EVERYTIME you listen to bohemian rhapsody, every cover

[@cuppadirt]

Highly recommend Homefree if you haven't heard them before! I believe the base from Pentatonics collaborated with them on a version of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" 😁

[@Tark-qs4mu]

The effect you asked about is called panning, as the vocals pan from one side to the other. Other acapella music you should react to? That's easy, anything by VoicePlay. You can't miss with one of their songs.

[@jerrychubb6168]

Hello Hannah! Yes, please do more of these! PTX, Home Free and Voice Play are among my favorites.

[@lozzyq6]

Their version of Can you feel the love tonight from the lion king is amazing, gives me chills every time I watch it, especially the key changes!!!

[@daverowe03]

This is so amazing. I love their live performances more than anything.

[@philipkudrna5643]

Hannah, I can’t believe you have not yet reacted to this! In any case, the different „location“ of the voices in your headphones is called „panning“. And you can never have enough PTX in your life. It‘s actually good for your health! 😊 Try „Amazing Grace“ or „The Prayer“ by PTX in case you haven’t yet!

[@Checho0812]

The bass is named Avi Kaplan and, in fact, he is an amazing soloist. I would love your reaction to one of his songs

[@jojoh8067]

Love love love your videos Hannah. I’m a dreadful singer but I love hearing great voices so much - hence my deep love of Musicals and achapella.(spelling?🤷‍♀️). And Queen. - the switching between speakers is a Queen thing they did on release of the single. I adore Pentatonix - all of them are unreal - Mitch is a phenomenon. Really appreciate watching you react to their amazingness. You’re fabulous Hannah ❤️

[@courtneyrosebowman4200]

Straight No Chaser is another AMAZING acapella group! My favorite is thier 12 Days of Christmas (it's a type of Medley and spoof on the song) but anything by them is just crazy good!

[@Channwtw]

I've been waiting for this!! I'm going to their summer tour and I'm soooo ready!!

[@oldjesus8978]

That effect where the sound moves from one ear to the other is called "panning". Love your little Sphinx kitty !

[@reececoventree9849]

Any Voiceplay would do. Plus I would suggest Home Free as well. Great group.

[@jamescurfman3284]

This cover was one of THE COOLEST things I had ever seen or heard when I first ran across it. I had to goad my Mom into watching the video. She has a very limited scope of music that she listens to and she is not on board with very much that happened later than the mid-70's. Before the 1980's even started, she quit listening for new stuff. So I mentioned that it was a cover of Queen and she was resistant with 'Nobody does it like Queen did it.' To that I said 'Fair enough. But have you ever seen a guy turn into a Guitar before?' It was enough to peak her interest so she watched it with me. She really enjoyed it. I can occasionally get her to listen to a few things but I know her limits. There are things I would never ask her to listen to since I already know she would be repulsed by. Every once in a while I can get her to listen to some covers of older songs but the fun part is getting her to listen to newer songs that are covered in older styles. Post-Modern Jukebox is awesome for that but she actually likes Pentatonix now. PTX has covered a lot of older music. They have a medley for that, actually. (I THINK it is called) 'The History Of Music', or something like that. I am sorry, I have a really bad memory. :)

[@unnamedblade.]

yes, I feel Avi staring into my soul. I also feel him in the back of my head with those low notes. all the brain tingles from his low range work

[@kaysenhouston2473]

Oh my goooosh it’s pentatonix related, Kirstin and her then fiancé have a Disney love medley they did with Voctave that is to die for!

[@AM-dd6dx]

I SCREAMED AT THIS TITLE. Can’t wait to see your reaction to Mitch’s megaphone!!!

[@Shadowreaper5]

The best part that you didn't notice (or at least mention) was Avi and Kevin doing literally every single instrument except that guitar solo. Kevin is such an amazing masterpiece. You absolutely must *experience* their mastermix of Forget You and Since You've Been Gone from America's Got Talent