[Industry Ghostwriter] Reacts to: Pentatonix- Somebody That I Used To Know- (Gotye Cover) Just wow

[@dawgeral333]

This is the one that got me. That was back in 2012. We've come a LONG way. Thanks for this!

[@nycmate]

Feel free to post those blocked videos with a strong filter over the video. We Pentaholics don’t mind at all. We want to see your reactions if possible! I’ve also seen reactors re-post blocked videos with occasional interstitial title cards: “momentary copyright pause” or similar. Regardless of whether you can eventually share those reactions, how lucky that you’re having a first-time PTX journey. Enjoy every jaw-dropping moment!

[@jeannietaylor4968]

Couldn't have said it better myself :)

[@RosheenQuynh]

Sadly, SOME do... Just talked to someone who thought it was false advertizing to put no filter thumbnail over a filtered video 😑

[@Heldemon]

@@RosheenQuynh Only time I got annoyed with it was recently when someone had so many filters on it that it actually gave me a headache to watch.

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@Heldemon Oh, oof... I can't imagine what that was like but that sounds uncomfortable... 😞

[@xmant8842]

I've seen so much ptx music videos that even if the video is blocked out, I can still picture it while listening so I agree

[@davidphillips4476]

Avi has his own music out, Try "Change on the Rise" Great reaction. They are supremely talented..not much else to say lol.

[@Karen-Campos]

This was their 1st viral video on KZbin! Their 19M subscriber base started right here! Yes, they know how to “get out of each others way” when they sing!

[@user-onlyGodknows]

Can't hold us

[@lexymich22]

This was their first viral video

[@hobs2pnt042]

I think Mary Did You Know (where us Pentaholics got our first real true taste of what Kevin’s singing voice sounds like) my favorite PTX song.

[@patriciaferguson9204]

Very enjoyable reaction. Talent just oozing out. Especially impressive as this was filmed only six months or so after winning the Sing Off and then being dropped by Sony "as a capella just won't sell." Started their own KZbin channel with basically no budget and three Grammies, several gold and platinum records, sold out world concerts, concerts at LA Forum and Madison Square Garden and 10 years later, here they are. As a great-grandmother who has enjoyed popular music since the 50s, I can assure you that PTX has ageless appeal.

[@stayuf]

Hallelujah is my all time favorite & then Radioactive with Lindsey Sterling is my next favorite.

[@christianscomie8472]

definitely both, they're amazing

[@breezybri987]

Same here with hallelujah i listened to it idk how many times

[@therealtori01]

Same here!!!

[@stayuf]

I almost forgot another top fav Mary Did You Know! It is amazing also!

[@MansterBear]

Man, their version of Hallelujah gives me goosebumps every time. The way they are all just so perfectly on pitch and note every time is amazing.

[@Nanasinger67]

You will find PTX’s label is pretty diligent with the copyright stuff. Other reactors have put filters on the videos and that seems to help. Remember we Pentaholics have watched the videos numerous times and it is your reaction we are looking at. 😀 I’ve subscribed. I’m enjoying your love of PTX.

[@InkWellideas]

Pause, comment, rewind the sound like 2-3 seconds, and go forward - 4 to 5 breaks per video seems to work for many

[@susanscott5060]

They harmonize so well because the triplets (Scott, Mitch and Kristi) have been singing together for years! Since grade school.

[@jonessabal8190]

I remember when this first dropped I listened to it like.... 3000000000 times. So good.

[@thechomiji]

This is super-early, when they were making the videos pretty much by themselves (counting arranger Ben Bram as part of "themselves") and promoting themselves on KZbin. They had won the competition on the TV show The Sing Off in autumn 2011, but the promised prize of a record deal fell through. They decide to go it on their own. In this, IIRC, Kirstie and Mitch are 19, Scott is recently 20, and the other two are just a couple of years older. The entire group has been together less than a year at this point. ETA: Don't lose hope about the blocked videos. Other reactors have found that the videos get released after a couple of days.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Avi was 21 and Kevin 22 when they formed for the Sing-Off in 2011. Kevin mentioned it in an interview he did with Avi.

[@danatarlton9239]

Hallelujah…hands down favorite. Gives me chills throughout. Best version I’ve ever heard.

[@B3thBakes]

New subscriper, from your daft punk video, love pentatonix!!!

[@UserHorologium]

Their earliest material is safe. Madison Gate doesn't send the copyright media to break your kneecaps for making a music reaction. (PTX Vol I, PTX Vol II, and PTXmas) Their "Evolution of ..." videos are safe. Their live performances are safe (except for the Christmas special live performance of "Hallelujah", which occasionally gets blocked). Many reactors have worked around the restrictions by blurring the video or dropping an overlay to partially obscure the images. That usually works, others pause a couple of times to break up the video. Hopefully, you will find a way to work around the roadblocks the label throws up.

[@Shay2theT]

There were so many freakishly good performances on The Sing-Off, which is where PTX got their start. I'm always amazed at how much untapped talent is lurking in the bushes out there.

[@megandelynn6114]

Welcome to the joy & pain of reacting to PTX-you're always left wanting more! Great reaction!

[@ltophoj21]

You need to check out the beatboxer from this group, Kevin Olusola do Marian Hill's Down. He uses a loop station and does everything himself. 🔥🔥🔥

[@carolscott1686]

YES!! Kevin is multi talented. He's a beast!

[@ShaySwag18]

Recommend their upgrade of Imagine. Also their Sing Off performances so you can see their growth from then to now

[@TheAdrianParade]

Their version of Amazing Grace sends you to another dimension it’s so good

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

If that is your religious belief. It isn't mine.

[@TheAdrianParade]

@@gailseatonhumbert9199 no it’s not mine either but it still hits

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

@@TheAdrianParade intrusively yes it does. The particular theme of worthlessness and powerlessness that is espoused is pretty bad psychologically for people and many reject it and all of religion because of it.

[@LLNG]

The bassist left the band and form his own and started to become a solo songwriter as well. You can check his channel Avi Kaplan

[@AmadanMath]

... for personal reasons - Pentatonix was on the road a lot, and he missed his family deeply. Not because any strife. He got replaced by a temp, who then got invited to be a permanent member. We loved Avi, but we love Matt too.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

@@AmadanMath and checking out Avi is an addition not competition since he is in a different genre than pop music and works out of Nashville not Los Angeles now. "Change On the Rise" is usually the start since it was released a couple of years after he had left Pentatonix in March of 2019. His first solo E.P. was released in 2020. "I'll Get By".

[@daytonapeach]

First, I’d like to thank everyone one who requested them and second like to thank Cliff for reacting to it. This is what’s great about reaction videos you learn of music you might not of ever heard of before. I’m going through these comments and I’m like 😳 been around since the 90s .. they don’t even look that old . Where have I been that I missed all this lol … I’m definitely downloading some of their music.

[@perfectkismet]

They've "only" been around since 2011 as a five member group... the trio - who have known each other since they were 10 - were born in 1992 😄 They celebrated the group's 10 year anniversary a few weeks ago. You might've got "90s" from people talking about the 90s Medley they released this past year. Happy to see another new fan!

[@Karen-Campos]

Welcome to the Pentaholic fandom! You’re in fantastic company!

[@Brandon-mx3zx]

I'm digging these pentatonix reactions.

[@crazycatlady7621]

IMAGINE...CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT...HALLELUJAH...MARY DID YOU KNOW...THE SOUND OF SILENCE...MAD WORLD. Any of these are great picks. The harmonies are insane. I have followed PTX since they were on The Sing-Off. You are doing a great job reacting. I enjoy watching you discover them for the first time. Thank you for what you do.

[@laahmed1990]

You need to react to Hallelujah, Imagine, Sound of Silence, Gold.

[@hobs2pnt042]

Love that you’re doing Pentatonix now!!!! Soooo 🔥🔥🔥

[@dawgeral333]

This is the very first piece I ever heard...back in 2012. I've been a Pentaholic ever since. You're in for a helluva ride Buckle up!

[@secolerice]

It is so wonderful to see another Pentaholic being born! Welcome to the amazing world of Pentatonix! Please also check out Home Free, the other a cappella group that also won The Sing Off.

[@dhamma58]

Gotye is still active in music and there is a good page about his status and career up to 2020 on Wikipedia...

[@domn1c]

Great reaction! This is one PTX video I haven't seen yet. I see that Bohemian Rhapsody was let out of blocked jail and that was a great reaction too! What else was blocked?? Hallelujah? Amazing Grace? Arrrh youtube can be such a bugaboo! Whatever you do...do not chop up the video! :)

[@josephinemerced9362]

Great reactions! Next is Can't Hold Us, hope it won't be blocked

[@denagillespie6961]

I knew you’d be a pentaholic in no time @cliffbeats!! They’re just amazing! You should check out their solo stuff to 😉 Great reaction as always !

[@Bonofox1]

⭐I'M TELLIN YOU!! PENTATONIX IS AMAZING!! Everyone of these members is SUPER TALENTED!!! You're just getting started too!! Aside from covers PTX also has original music!!!

[@richardwilson5560]

I have seen some re edited pentatonix reactions where the broke up the video with some comments and got it on the "re-mix." Don't know how all that works, but worth a try!

[@philipsolomon6255]

Check out Radioactive by Pentatonix an Lindsay Sterling....it's different for them but fantastic

[@beverlyrobertson2659]

Imagine By John Lennon is an awesome one to do the harmonies are on point

[@PTXWeeklyNewsPWN]

🥰🥰 you might really like doing their Sing Off journey. It's a great way to get to see them grow 👍

[@martifreedman4067]

Great reactions. Thanks for reacting to Pentatonix.

[@williambenzino5347]

Loving your journey with Pentatonix. You have so much wonder and amazement ahead.

[@davidbangtson3109]

PTX is the acapella equivalent of Dimash being the best singer in the world. PTX is the best acapella group in the world. Can't wait for more from you!

[@cecilegraveline]

I juste love their cover❤❤❤❤it gives me chills

[@tellervocr3]

For more fantastic harmonies, try: Imagine, Run To You, and Mary Did You Know.

[@402kev4]

You have to check out Wizard of Ahhhs!

[@kristy7823]

Just a little FYI for anybody that hasn't noticed it yet because I just now did but the reaction that you did for Bohemian Rhapsody is back up and working, at least for now, perfectly fine, I just watched it and it was great as was this one!

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

Thank you for making the announcement! I didn’t even know!! KZbin tells me nothing 😂♥️

[@hobs2pnt042]

Evolution of Music Medley and Michael Jackson Medley are a great place to start Cliff!

[@ptxlover6878]

Love your reaction, I hope you'll do more from them.. we'd love to guide you through your journey! Maybe Imagine or Hallelujah next?

[@mikelathomas7504]

Sound of Silence is one of my favorites. Amazing Grace and Aha! as well.

[@elainecourteau6231]

Love your comment about them not trying to outshine each other. To me, they bring their voices at the service of the song. It’s always perfect. 🤗

[@roxiedavi7875]

This song is true in so many ways for so many people.

[@radub.3947]

Very nice!! I'm happy you like them :D This is an older video, maybe KZbin will leave you be and I hope it won't take the video down. PLEASE react to Can't Hold Us - Pentatonix (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis cover)!!! If you wish and like, of course. The video is from 2013 but it's still amazing and I love it. I would love to see your reaction too

[@debbierhodes4479]

They are so talented! They have come a long way with lots of hard work. They no longer have to tape in parking garages for good sound quality!

[@zoehodges89]

Ohh, that was good. Ive seem most of their videos before but its like hearing them all for the first time when you react to them. More of them and you please xx

[@r.d.stratford106]

Absolutely loved this! Others have given you good advice about avoiding the block bans, and I would love to see more from you.

[@daytonapeach]

Wow they are amazing! And this song on my ..

[@TheSwede9]

I love your hiphop breakdowns but you getting into PTX is so fun as well, cheers man always appreciate your uploads.

[@JemUzumik]

Very hard to choose a favorite, but I do love "standing by" an original☺, Cheerleader, Just For Now, little drummer boy, Gold, Rose Gold, Exit sings, on my way home, etc etc🤣

[@SmoofDizzle]

Oh heck yeah I love the PTX content! You should check out their "90's Dance Medley" video. Super good stuff.

[@hobs2pnt042]

Facts!! The 90’s medley was INCREDIBLE TOO!!

[@jeangoodwin1856]

“I wanted it to go on for another 2 hours.” Welcome to PTX. That’s how we feel. I was able to see your Bohemian Rhapsody reaction before they blocked it and you do have to pause every 20-30 seconds or it will get blocked. Not to worry though, we Pentaholics don’t mind the pauses cause we’ve listened to the song a lot of times. A lot of other reactors do put a filter over the video and don’t have to pause as much. I’m definitely along for your journey down the rabbit hole💕

[@Jancoulson]

I’m just discovering your PTX reactions, and they’re neat. Thanks. It’s August 2022 right now.

[@vickimoran1349]

Don't they just pull you right in?? Your reactions are so authentic!

[@lindamorris3149]

Love your reactions to PTX!

[@AmaraJordanMusic]

Their version of Radioactive is epic. I still seek that out all the time. For an original, Run to You is awesome.

[@tersommers]

We love our PTX, but we also love our PTX reactors! Thanks for your appreciation of them! All of their Evolution Of videos are the best and might be more safe for you!

[@connix69]

Most PTX stuff will get blocked initially, but if you challenge it on Fair Use grounds and are patient they will usually lift the block after a few days. The bots just auto block most of their music. I can't wait until you react to Imagine, Sound of Silence, and their original Run To You.

[@davidpost428]

They did just a Terrific job on this one !

[@cathy8227]

You can't go wrong with PTX. They are all incredible and you are absolutely right they don't try to outshine each other, they do whatever is necessary to serve the song. My favorite thing about them is the joy and love of music that comes through in their performances. Some recommendations: Can't Hold Us, I Need Your Love, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Love Again (Original) Can't Sleep Love (Original), Run to You (Original). Thank you for your reaction!

[@sharonh951]

"Run to You" is one of my favorites, but there are too few reactions to this. Personally, I feel it's one of their best ever. Everyone is perfect (as always) but Mitch and Avi's vocals get me every time. Avi and Kevin wrote it and both the song and video are simply beautiful. Word of warning : Have the tissues handy.

[@Bassetlover3]

More please! PTX!!!

[@stephanies4925]

White Winter Hymnal. . .and love Silent Night💖

[@arthurnorcome3967]

Their videos from the show Sing off should all be safe to react to and you get to see them at the beginning of their journey. People will say there are 3 must watch episodes but the ride is worth admission.

[@ernesthakey3396]

I first came across PTX when they collaborated with Lindsey Sterling on a cover of "Radioactive" - well worth a watch - and of course I had to know who these amazing people were.

[@larrywt656]

Going back to almost the beginning with this one!

[@tinasturgeon4730]

Great 👍 Liked your reaction. Thanks 😊

[@marymichele340]

First time watching. Enjoyed your reaction. Subscribed

[@allybandy3047]

I still know you ♥

[@TigStripe]

Personally this era was peak PTX for me. I love this age of their stuff, like Radioactive, La La Latch, etc, around their first two cover albums. I love PTX even today, but this will always be my favorite time period of theirs.

[@benjaminburgess6880]

Amazing grace 😮

[@sp0ngeb00b7]

The artist who wrote/sang this song, Gotye, actually had 2 whole albums before this song! But he never wanted the fame, so the last thing he released was a single in 2013 (one year after Somebody That I Used To Know), and he's dipped ever since :)

[@uniquely_mo]

Pentaholics are used to videos being paused so don’t worry (we’ve all seen the videos a zillion times anyway!). We love seeing new reactors to them. Subbed for more content. Adding an opaque filter over the video or just pausing every so often for a comment, then rewinding a few seconds again, should prevent the blocking

[@ruffboimags]

Gotye is actually an insanely popular singer in Australia, it's just that this is basically the only song of his that's made any waves in the US.

[@hilarymol6607]

I found your channel at random, and I loved your reaction as well as your insights. Gotye did fall off the map after this, though I think he was mostly touring around Europe for a while. This entire album of his - "Making Mirrors" - is a must-listen. As someone who's been involved in music for forty years, it takes a special album to make me stop everything, sit down, and listen because it's the only thing I can do; I'm so absorbed by the melodies and harmonies, counter-melodies and percussion (and he uses some unique percussion!) on this album - it's definitely one to put on and get lost in. (I'm a PTX fan from their beginning on "The Sing-Off", and they have yet to put out a song that I don't like. I look forward to seeing your reaction to other PTX videos!) (Sorry this is so long.)

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

they started on Season 3 of a competition show called the Sing Off... which they won, and the rest is history. There are a couple of other groups that came out of that show... such as Home Free, if you are into country. Philharmonic, is another one... Vocal Rush and a couple of others... but Pentatonix made A Capella mainstream, they are the forrunners.

[@linmonash1244]

Yes PTX Killed it ! Gotye is a Belgian born, Australian multi-instrumentalist, composer & vocalist, who's musical interests are pretty broad. Check out his 'Hearts A Mess' from his Making Mirrors Album. He's been working pretty continuously since this hit - with two groups. Check out his Lead Vocal in 'Lookin Over my Shoulder with his band; The Basics. He's also done some interesting work with founding The Ondioline Orchestra. Check out their their song; ' Cigale'. Enjoy

[@susansisson366]

Hey, I love your reactions! After a pause, you might consider backing up to the second or two before the break, so we hear every note, though. Just a suggestion. Also, this video is at least eight years ago, maybe nine now. They were so broke they couldn't afford professional help, but were recording with i-phones in parking garages for the sound enhancement. Fast forward to today! They just recorded a live version of the song from Rent, Seasons of Love, on a rooftop in LA. This appeared on the "Capital Fourth" show that PBS puts on every year. The cool thing is, you won't have to worry about being blocked, and it is SO FABULOUS with Kirstie taking the lead and smashing it! Really, just do it for me and other fans! Please?

[@secretarts]

From what I have seen if you give the description area about the copyrights' most of the time it does not get blocked' and we are wanting the reactions so stopping often during the video is expected, and that also helps to not get blocked.

[@Chris_T_S]

Pause, react, small rewind, listen, pause react... rinse and repeat This is about the reaction to what you are experiencing - not us listening to an uninterrupted performance most of us already know off by heart, or if not - can go listen to the material from the originals Hint: the more breaks and pauses during the reaction = no blocking, because reacting is very obviously happening, not "ok, I'll play this cool performance uninterrupted and say - wow cool - at the end" NOTE: Most Pentaholics view these to relive our own first reactions to these performance - so, react, react, react... and if in doubt, react

[@LC__15]

Yeah Cliff! Love that you're reacting to PTX :). Pretty much remember when this cover originally released, repeatedly listened to it for weeks on end. Avi's bass & Kev's beatboxing coupled together with Scott, Mitch & Kirstin's heavenly harmonies = Accapella Perfection :). The new guy, Matt who replaced Avi is good but imo, Pentatonix hasn't been the same without Avi, not only did he have fat low end bass vocals but he can really sing too. EDIT: Hopefully come December, you'll react to their Xmas songs/carols too! Also, not sure if you've heard it before but on a similar vein when it comes to covers, please check out *Walk Off The Earth* cover of Outkast's _"Hey Ya"_ , it's so fun and creative, guaranteed to leave you with a smile too - Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGi1aYuIgNZ7d6s

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Their early stuff doesn't seem to be blocked at all. Sing, Love Again, Run to You, and so on. Pause to comment doesn't seem to work for everything. I'm not sure what the record label looks for to block.

[@cherylfrady4602]

I am proud to see you wearing headphones!! Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. New sub here some. Plz react to imagine, Sound of Silence. They also have originalS. Thanks for being there for folks, it can make a difference.

[@suzanne7569]

PTX and TMac are all you ever need for music!!! All PTX is great. (As well as their fan base.) But check out Mary did you know (only version of this song I like...as w/so many other PTX songs) and Cheerleader. Plus dozens more.

[@Dzokhar]

Gotta love the beatboxer here too. He adds so much to this with using these more modern techniques. A lot of acapella beatboxers are stuck in the 90's. The guy from Home Free is unbelievably clean though.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

His name is Adam Rupp

[@Dzokhar]

@@gailseatonhumbert9199 Oh I know. I've been listening to them for years, but I don't think Cliff has. I also really love Voiceplay, but Layne isn't quite as adept as some of the pro beatboxers.

[@B3thBakes]

Have you tried transparent videos and water marks for the blocked videos? Im sure you have but just a suggestion ☺

[@wallydwulat6931]

You've never heard of Pentatonix? .... I know who they are and I'm 68 yo! At least you're catching up!!

[@DevBCookin]

Calm down dusty

[@dawnt383]

Have you listened to the original version?x

[@marlienfourie210]

🤣🤣 Love your reactions

[@ProudAmerican1829]

Great reaction! A lot of people sleep on this cover, but it showcases Avi's bass and Kevin's beat boxing prowess so well. As for what to watch next... there are soiooo many good ones. A few of my favorites include: COVERS: Can't Hold Us, Sound of Silence, Break My Heart, New Rules + Are You That Somebody, Gold (live) Attention, Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from The Lion King), Hallelujah, Say Something (Kirstin lead), Despacito x Shape of You, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (2nd Grammy win), Havana, La La Latch, Radioactive ft. Lindsey Stirling, Home (medley), Blinding Lights, Jolene ft. Dolly Parton (3rd Grammy win), Mad World, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), My Favorite Things (from Sound of Music--Kirsten lead), and all of their live evolution medleys. ORIGINALS: Love Again, Can't Sleep Love, Sing, Cracked, Love Me When You Don't, Water (Kirstin lead), Coffee in Bed, Bored, Never Gonna Cry Again, A Little Space, It's Different Now (Kirstin lead), The Lucky Ones... Then ALL of their Christmas music!! 🎄🎶

[@KylinNicole11]

I love how you are doing the early stuff

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

That usually how I try to learn about a new artist. Well a new artist to me. I like to go through their entire catalog. And the good thing is, I’ve stayed away from all music for around 11 years so I have a lot of catching up to do!! 🙏

[@ClaireBarn]

The new Pentaholic!

[@terrimoore7082]

Did ya win with Utube?..LOL JUst watched your Bohemian Rhapsody take 5 minutes ago..brought me here..keep on!

[@thomthom6268]

Is it possible to be Mitch slapped twice? Once again, his high notes shined unexpectedly for me. And I'll say, I like the reactor's bro/notabro style.