Hallelujah Makes a Pro Singer Cry | His First Ever Pentatonix Reaction

[@ItsmeBarry]

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[@jamesbaker7780]

You know what? Thank you for not pausing and commenting every minute like others do. I agree with you, I was moved as you and some many others were. But again thank you for letting us listen and then listen to comments.

[@flicka1576]

i feel the same way, so i give this reaction a thumb up

[@benobrien6656]

Easily, the best reaction video ever. Barry's face, expression, said everything !!!

[@ItsmeBarry]

That’s incredibly kind. Thank you very much Ben. B☘️

[@ItsmeBarry]

@@amyp613 I really appreciate that. Thanks so much Amy. B☘️

[@djp411]

As near to perfection on earth as anyone will ever get.....

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

I thought just the same when I first heard this. You forget even the fact that there are no instrumentsa but these singers. That is just bonkers right there...

[@rainymctrixie1]

@@djp411 Angelic.

[@charlottevan_8]

From what I've heard, PTX got the ultimate compliment when, before he passed away, Leonard Cohen (who wrote "Hallelujah") watched and heard this video and stated that it was the best version of his song he'd ever heard. Considering that everybody and their brother has covered this song, that's a hell of a compliment.

[@rogerjones6033]

He also allowed contemporary Christian singer/guitar shredder Lincoln Brewster to add some verses and call it "Another Hallelujah" which has even deeper Christian meaning to it. Lincoln performs it at Bayside Church in CA where he is a worship pastor and yes that is Lincoln on the shredding lead guitar! Here is a lyric video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZzZpnyGrNukptk There is another that actually has Lincoln talking about writing a letter to Leonard and getting his blessings!

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Charlotte Van... Yeah maybe... "If True" Personally...I thought it was average at best.

[@ralphmuehlenbruch6762]

@@patagualianmostly7437 Trolls suck!! It always amazes me how people think they always know more than others. In this case knowing more than the person who wrote the freaking song!! All I know, PTX served this song very well...very well, indeed! Leonard Cohen thought pretty well of the PTX rendition...I DO TOO!!

[@Ron-ls9yp]

Not true. People claim that Cohen loved this or that version the best. No one knows for sure or did he really favor one over the other.

[@irishsetterarchie]

Thank you for sharing this. Yes it is a heart-felt compliment from the creator.

[@PreciousPotat]

I love that he didn’t interrupt this song every 10 seconds to make his own comments. It was easy enough to see from his facial expressions that he was moved.

[@RoseQuartz692]

Exactly except for them who them what it feels like pause way too many times

[@delilah9334]

Totally. I liked that so much too!

[@scottulbrich5376]

Yeah, looked like he was close to tears

[@Hunter-yc4xi]

I was going to say the same thing, too many of these reaction videos interrupt way too much.

[@susieg4624]

@@scottulbrich5376 He did actually cry (and sniffed) at the start of his comments. And who hasn't, the first time they hear Pentatonix?

[@guidancedelapetitepretresse]

They also sing amazing grace..if you cried by watching this song so you will cry more by listening amazing grace.

[@SomethingSpecialBracelets]

The first time I heard this i cried so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@briansparks4926]

The best cover of that song I have heard. I will buy their music.

[@AnneMajdosz]

Pentatonix does what I think is the greatest version of this song. It doesn't give me a Christmassy feeling.... it's a song that I can enjoy every day of the year.

[@l.e.alvord6171]

The original members were the best for sure

[@Jskew]

Oh my friend. Oh dear dear man. This is only the start of PTX. They will do this to you again and again. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@ItsmeBarry]

I’m happy to be moved again and again by these incredible vocalists. I’m also excited to discover the people behind the music. I hope you will join me on my Pentatonix journey. Thanks a million J 👍

[@emmaayers2095]

You should react to aha live by them. It’s sooo good

[@TheInkdN3rd]

Agreed. Imagine is the one I always have to ask who is cutting the onions on!

[@lildaynga06]

@@ItsmeBarry Their Original song, "Run To You", will wreck your soul in the very best way possible. Background on the song: It was written by Kevin[the beatboxer/cellist/singer/etc] and Avi(pronounced Ah-vee)[the bass singer]. It is the first original song the group has ever done. The group had to practicing singing backwards in order to film parts of the video because they need the petals to seem like they were rising in some parts. There is more that I could say, but I believe that seeing and hearing for yourself would be even better. I'm glad I found a new react to subscribe to. Your reaction was wonderful.

[@susanapeguero]

The Inkd N3rd - I agree! The cadenza at the end is what a choir of Angels would sound like (if there is such a thing).

[@camillep3631]

You did what SO MANY reactors fail to do and that is listen to the song in its entirety THEN react. You received the full emotional impact and it moved you...wish more reactors did this

[@conorhannigan555]

youtube don' t allow you to it goes with the territory

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Yes, I agree! I can’t stand when a reviewer stops the video every few seconds to make a comment. Just play the song in its entirety first.

[@SingerGuy59]

It is a copyright thing that KZbin enforces. The reviewer must interject some of him/herself as the video is playing or it is simply viewed as a copyright infringement. Several of my favorite reviewers explain this from time to time.

[@camillep3631]

@@SingerGuy59 Yes I did know that but I've seen some reactors that NEVER pause the vid yet never seem to be blocked, I wonder why that is...3 of them that I can think of are from the UK, could that be it?

[@TheNeilBlack]

I prefer when reactors pause and actually, you know, react to what's happening. If I just wanted to watch the song I'd go watch the song. I'm here to watch Barry.

[@christinevanzandbergen4870]

So glad you found PENTATONIX they will change your world. God bless you Barry

[@ItsmeBarry]

Thank you Christine, they really have changed my world. I’ve become a huge fan since making this video and have recorded many more PTX reactions. I hope you’ll consider subscribing and join me on my Pentatonix journey 👍

[@SewTexas]

When Pentatonix sings Hallelujah it reaches into your soul and touches you. Never has anyone done it like Pentatonis-ever.

[@mustangterrry9122]

KD Lang has...

[@SweetColo]

@@mustangterrry9122 mercy yes! I like her version better than this. Yes, it’s that amazing.

[@rogerjones6033]

Lincoln Brewster did kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZzZpnyGrNukptk and with a shredding guitar solo with Leonard Cohens PERMISSION!

[@saimaleon7115]

KD Lang’s version is the most amazing. Each hallelujah is different and creates a different feel. One of the all time best musical performances of all time!

[@tabitapaulet2864]

Yes, you feel the spirit of God at work in this song!

[@eveline5858]

I still think this is the most successful version of Hallelujah Always chills and tears in my eyes💖 It doesn't make me think particularly of Christmas Beep Beep 🤣☘🥰

[@billhiney6925]

Thank you for being the first “reaction” that listened to the entire song without interruption to break it down.

[@ItsmeBarry]

That’s very kind of you to say. If you choose to join me on my other PTX reactions you’ll see that I watch the video twice. First to react (like in this video) then again so I can speak over it and give my opinion. I hope you’ll consider subscribing. Thanks a million Bill 👍

[@tomgrader9189]

Yes! Drive me nuts when people push pause every 10 seconds so they can hear themselves talk.

[@nixhixx]

Barry, I like that style. I get that it's a reaction video, but many pauses spoils the majesty and magic of something like this.

[@caesarcayaba3769]

The very reason why I don’t finish reviews. Thanks Barry. You are different.

[@phoenixwing5133]

I think a large majority of reactors do that in case of copyright so I don't mind. But yeah I agree I like it when people play through the whole thing before talking on it.

[@cyndidiacheysn407]

I have watched this about 100 times and I cry every time!!!!!!

[@BOBBIE041957]

This is how I feel that in heaven that's how the heavenly angels sing in heaven.

[@BillFromTheHill100]

Barry, you need to listen to these guys sing "Mary did you know" Sooooo beautiful.

[@karenhadden4980]

That ones brings tears to my eyes!

[@lesleyelalami2562]

One of my faves, they're brilliant, second to none, so talented.

[@dennissvitak148]

Yep. That's the song. I have heard it literally dozens of times.

[@benivenetta6253]

TRUEE, IT LITERALLY MADE ME CRY FIRST TIME WATCHING💖💖💖

[@cclemson5368]

Love .mary did you know..

[@AnneMajdosz]

LOVE this song! Best version ever! Heartwarming reaction Barry.!💖

[@TheRealHarryKeogh]

This is what I imagine it sounds like in heaven but not just five voices....billions

[@AnneMajdosz]

I agree!

[@alweber8575]

My hat off to PTX...love Mary did you know, the little drummer boy, hallelujah..the list goes on.

[@ladrac198]

An introduction to Pentatonix for you: Scott: the tall blonde guy in the middle with the first solo. He's the baritone of the group but has a range of about 4 octaves. He's just as comfortable harmonizing on the high notes as he is taking the bass line when Avi is singing. Speaking of which... Avi: the guy with the beanie and the second solo. He's an amazing bass and doesn't have many solo parts but he always kills it when he does sing. He left the group in 2017 on good terms with the rest of the members and helped find his replacement, Matt. Kirstin: the only female in the group, she had the third solo. She has the least solos of the main 3 that you'll find, but she always kills it when she does sing(examples are Say Something, Sound of Silence, Imagine, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, all of which are among their best work) Mitch: He's the man with the amazing voice and the final solo in this song. He's a counter tenor, and has a purely angelic voice. Kevin: an AMAZING beatboxer, that's his main role, but he occasionally shows off his beautiful tenor voice (Imagine is a great example) and his skills with the cello, which he can play while beatboxing simultaneously. Pentatonix got their start on an old competition show called the Sing Off where acapella groups competed against each other for a $200,000 cash prize and a recording contract. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch sang in choir together in school and have been best friends since they were teenagers. They found Avi through a friend and Kevin through one of his "cello boxing"(playing the cello and beatboxing) videos that went viral. They won the competition, you can still find the performances on KZbin. It's amazing to watch them grow throughout the show. Unfortunately, the record label dropped them shortly after they moved out to make music, so they persevered and self produced for a while until they were picked up by another label. They are the only acapella group to ever win a Grammy, and they have won 3: for their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene ft. Dolly Parton. They're an amazing group, every one of them is one of the most talented singers in the world, and they have never released a bad song imo. Welcome my friend, a wonderful world of musical bliss awaits.

[@ItsmeBarry]

Thank you SO much Nathan for the amazing info. I feel like I’ve just found something incredible and I can’t wait to discover more, all of their music, every performance and get to know the people too. I hope you will consider subscribing so you can join me on my Pentatonix journey. Thank you again for your amazing comment 👍

[@tadpethtel8035]

wow....great information,, Nathan!!! You mentioned that Scott, Kirsten and Mitch have been friends since school...just wondering where they grew up?

[@tellervocr3]

@@tadpethtel8035 They grew up in Arlington, Texas, which is in northeastern Texas, right between Fort Worth and Dallas. I've always wondered if their accents come out more when they go home...

[@schuhschrank947]

@@tadpethtel8035 Kirstin

[@heidifruchtl354]

Actually, Kevin is an alto, not tenor.

[@teresawilcox8527]

How can anyone listen to this and NOT react! Tears and chills

[@tamamarquez2075]

Barry, thanks for not interrupting the video of them singing!

[@robertmills2375]

Barry: good on you sir! Beautiful.

[@ivanalaff5346]

Look at you over TWO MILLION views; Oh, Barry!

[@stacylbrewer]

The whole thing was a religious experience. This rendition was a work of art, being sung by 5 Angels.

[@kayomholt-montague7661]

I am not religious but this song was a transformational experience for me. I don't care if it is a "religious" song or not. The vocals are fucking phenomenal and I can never get enough of this kind of performance!

[@maryellis9831]

My son just died,I needed this.

[@Nopeyou800]

@@maryellis9831 🙏✝️ so sorry for your loss. My friends son just died tonight, I sent this song and your text.

[@maryellis9831]

@@Nopeyou800 Thank you for the acknowledgement

[@dalpz205]

@@maryellis9831 My sincerest condolences.

[@denisejones5418]

I am certain this is how it sounds in heaven!

[@gayle525]

Thank you Barry for not stopping this song multiple times. This is the way to listen, then after, discuss. You rock Barry.

[@billmarshall5040]

Beautiful Reaction Barry! Welcome to the Perfection that is Pentatonix!

[@Fuphyter]

Who needs instruments. Pentatonix gives me goosebumps and this song is so beautiful.

[@pattycoe7435]

When you come to this Earth and do what you are supposed to do with your God given talent you will touch unknown number of people. Thank you.

[@karenboyd3270]

Once you hear one Pentatonix song, you have to binge them. Everything they do is amazing.

[@tysauce1986]

I have been listening to them since the sing off. I, can't, get enough. But since Avi departed, they just aren't the same.

[@bevjd4321]

Best version I have heard, great job, good luck

[@shannansmith2188]

Yes!!

[@toon25121966]

Seeing him getting emotional when Mitchy hasn't even done his solo yet..thinking oh man your in for it now..

[@jameslaing3733]

GET READY FOR IT BUDDY !!!!! .......... OH YES, OH YES, OH YES !!!! There you go ! ....

[@alternateuniverse422]

4:04 "Listen" Absolutely love this.

[@capttheo1]

Leonard Cohen heard this before he died and said that this was his favorite version.

[@MelissaRae1975]

I love LC

[@brendanrule1651]

@@MelissaRae1975 Nice to know that LC liked it. I cried too.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

Source? His last interview was made before this version was released. While I don't doubt he had a chance to hear it before his death, his last interview doesn't mention it.

[@lanamedcalf1561]

Leonard was in the audience when KD Lang did this in a concert.........he remarked afterward it was his favorite rendition ever. The audience clapped and gave her a standing ovation for 5 min.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

@@lanamedcalf1561 LOL! Apparently *EVERY* version but his own is his favorite version ever. I heard him in his own concert say the Jeff Buckley version was the definitive version.

[@dejns6945]

Hallelujah is the highest praise you can give God.

[@ellenhulslander2897]

This BB misses you enough to listen to your reactions over again. I hope you are feeling better. You are missed.

[@kittycasino29]

I seriously cried after I first saw this. I remember being in awe through the whole thing and just can't believe how beautiful it was and then after it was done I just sat there and cried.

[@lynnebradley4624]

I was moved by your reaction, and how you listened all the way through.

[@BrendaBodwin]

I hope you followed this with them and Amazing Grace.

[@lorettawilson7264]

When I was listening to this for the first time, I had my eyes closed, and I felt that if I opened my eyes, God might be standing there...

[@cdfdesantis699]

Absolutely one of the most talented vocal groups in modern music. Thanks for your reaction.

[@yvonnepingleton5063]

For King And County. The Little Drummer Boy. Made me feel the same way that this song did.😇 Heavenly...

[@lolagould7210]

Pentatonix is still by far performed my favorite rendition of Hallelujah! They truly are talented and yes, there is no instruments, just pure talent! ❤️. Goosebumps every time I listen!

[@Will_i_am725]

Absolutely beautiful... ❤

[@melissahenningsgardner817]

I still cry. Every time I hear this song.

[@elizabethspringmeier2013]

Goosebumps every time I hear them sing this

[@loulou8456]

I agree Barry. Just beautiful. Made me cry too.

[@jenv9782]

What a magnificent a capella performance! Pure perfection! Maravilloso! Bravo!

[@Nova_13]

This is such a beautiful cover of Hallelujah, it definitely makes me feel Christmassy!💜😊🎄🎁🎅🏻🦌🛷

[@blwolz8772]

No matter how many times I hear them sing that it gets to me every time. Absolutely the best I've ever heard it sung. Thank you for bringing it to us. 😊

[@LaurieRein]

Although beautiful, Leonard Cohen never said that about Pentatonix being the best version - he said that about Jeff Buckley.

[@Partyanimal1066]

I want this played at my funeral,this version.

[@doriawayne2746]

Welcome to Pentatonix world! They're 3xGrammys winners. They're all truly talented singers. Some recommendations: Imagine; mary, did you know? ; the sound of silence; bohemian rhapsody; daft funk But you can actually choose any songs from them! Enjoy your journey~

[@ItsmeBarry]

Hi Doria, that’s very impressive but not surprising, they are incredible! Thank you for the great suggestions. I will be reacting to every one of them and hopefully every single song and different performances by them. They are too talented I’m already a huge fan. Thanks again I hope you will consider subscribing so you can join me as I discover Pentatonix 👍

[@martinhafner2201]

Typo - Daft Punk (medley). Search could take a while otherwise. Good list.

[@doriawayne2746]

@@martinhafner2201 omg😂, I didn't even notice that hhhhhhh, thank you for pointing out

[@sharonstuebi8181]

@@ItsmeBarry Mary is my absolute FAVORITE! MAKES ALL KINDS OF FEELS

[@Fordgroup00]

Yeah, I’m not keen at all on acopella(sp) but this group is amazingly good!!

[@andredevilleneuve9071]

Loved to see the shear admiration of Barry of the beautiful harmony of Pentatonix. Like to see his comment on their cover of ´Say something´.

[@wendyprouse853]

Thanks!

[@ItsmeBarry]

Hi Wendy 👋 THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️ for the lovely 🎉SuperThanks🎉 I really appreciate it. A beautiful song like this, attracts the nicest people. Thanks again.

[@mariondiemert430]

Of all the influencers I have loved your reaction to PTX more than any other. Barry, you are a legend. Hugs and all the best.

[@MikeKilo1969]

“There are no instruments”. My dear friend there are five instruments.

[@masyelraf]

You can hear the bass and cellos in just their voices. Amazing.

[@Servingourstories]

@sgtBacon technically not a band, as there are no outer instruments...just their voices

[@CM-kl9qh]

Go back and count again! Five voices, yes. But so much more!

[@PtxXtp]

@@Servingourstories fyi pentatonix refer to themselves as a band. They are a band of people. Don't need instruments to use that name.

[@rogerjones6033]

@@PtxXtp Yes! They ARE the instruments!!!!!

[@Draconus33]

a broken hallelujah is the greatest expression of faith and love in God ..the purest Truth from the greatest loss and heartache

[@strefakomfortu8269]

It choked a man.... I'm not surprised, because their performance is stunning 💥 I'm addicted to this song 🤯

[@abelgonzaslez2103]

OH YES HALLELUJAH SO BEAUTYFUL. AMEN.

[@barbaraletourneau1130]

No instruments....I get goosebumps and cry EVERY SINGLE TIME!!@!

[@waltergrabensberger8616]

Egal wie oft ich es höre immer wieder gut und beruhigend. Danke Pentatonix

[@cherylhettrick3138]

I could see Barry was visibly moved. It is very moving song specially sung by this group

[@ItsmeBarry]

Thank you Cheryl.

[@rightsmite]

Pentatonic is AMAZING. THE SOUND IS ANGELIC

[@grase99]

you would love their cover of the sound of silence or imagine!

[@ItsmeBarry]

Hi Grace, they are two beautiful songs and two of my favourites. I can’t wait to hear how they perform them. Thanks a million for watching. I hope you will join me when I react to every single song and every different performance by this incredible group 👍

[@phylliswery7038]

The word Hallelujah will break the strongest back

[@dorianhirnakley3606]

Their version of Sound of Silence is beautiful but, shockingly enough, I also love the version by Disturbed. Only song I like from that group but David Draiman can sing!!

[@amberf3599]

The is deep Resonance in your expression. Thank you for the love in the song.❤

[@terri_beth0773]

WOW one cannot listen to this and not have tears. WOW, just WOW!

[@barbarascully565]

I agree with Leonard Cohen-- best version ever!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@joanholland1922]

I AGREE. PENTA TONIC SCALE. WE REMEMBER WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS. THOSE BEAUTIFUL COMBO OF VOICES TOUCHES OUR SOUL

[@alexdiaz4181]

Hello joan How are you doing today ?

[@brucemattson9528]

So powerful, so very powerful.

[@peppers1587]

I am glad the Barry Bus 🚌 took a diversion to see Pentatonix

[@ItsmeBarry]

me too! Thanks a million 👍

[@kal-eloquendo4606]

ive listened to this song 1 million times and still cry

[@lorrainestrunk1346]

Indeed, the BEST VERSION. I could listen to it over and over and over - and I do. It is so beautiful.

[@lorrainestrunk1346]

Happy to hear you agree with me.😁

[@skilz8098]

When your voice is an instrument you don't need any other. PTX could probably sing any song in history. They are that amazing!

[@maryannbain8011]

As soon as I saw your face I knew that you were from over the pond! ✌️❤️😎

[@mikelyttle9866]

Gosh.every time I hear this song ,I tear up

[@i.luv.2.teach.78]

This is the video that introduced you, Barry, to me eight months ago. You have taught me how to enjoy music at a deeper level. I am forever grateful for your expertise and willingness to share. 😊

[@ItsmeBarry]

I’m very grateful that this video brought you into my life too.

[@lynnebradley4624]

I have watched a lot of people reviewing Pentatonix, yours is the best I have ever seen. The fact that you listened, all the way through. Those that keep stopping & starting really annoy the hell out of me. I will watch you again Barry.

[@ItsmeBarry]

@@lynnebradley4624 that’s incredibly kind. Thank you very much Lynne 🙂

[@marutakelers1856]

Every time I hear Hallelujah by Pentatonix, it gives me chills.

[@ednajohnson2190]

The depth of their voices is incredible. It touches my heart every time I hear them. This is my favorite.

[@purplepianoist88]

The raw emotion on their faces just makes this that much better.

[@tobeysampson6580]

Played this at my brothers funeral. Not a dry eye in the house by the end of it.

[@sean1849]

Hey bud I'm glad you enjoyed it. There is a lot more Pentatonix for you to discover.

[@ItsmeBarry]

hi Sean. Thanks a million for your wonderful support 👍

[@rebeccafrost7731]

@@ItsmeBarry Do you know how you can tell you've done a good Pentatonix reaction, Barry? You have a comment from Sean?????. 🤣

[@ItsmeBarry]

@@rebeccafrost7731 really? I’m honoured. He seems like a nice, friendly guy👍

[@Karen-Campos]

Yep you got Sean’s stamp of approval! Congrats!! Pentaholics are a loyal bunch!

[@sean1849]

@@rebeccafrost7731 Thank you Rebecca ...

[@marciabenson9371]

Their voices are the instruments; they are amazing.

[@ItsmeBarry]

@@marciabenson9371 Very true. The most beautiful instrument there is. Thanks Marcia.

[@missolaenka]

Barry, welcome to the Pentatonix world. I'm soooo pleased to see you jump into this water as well. They've been around almost a decade, largely doing covers, but their own work is exceptional as well, and they can do a mashup that'll blow your socks off just with the intricacies of the harmonies and changes. This song includes Avi Kaplan singing those glorious bass notes (shivers every time) and he's since left the group and has wonderful music on his own. Future catalog suggestions: Imagine, Home (a mashup of numerous songs), Bohemian Rhapsody, and you'll love all their holiday remakes around Christmas. They're amazing. Wonderful to see your reaction to them, and yes, I've yet to see a truly bad performance from them. Cheers. PS, since you recently reviewed Dolly's "Jolene," worth noting that they did a version with her that won a Grammy for best country duo or group. Amazing.

[@ItsmeBarry]

I get the feeling the Pentatonix world is a wonderful place to be. I’m so pleased to have discovered them and I can’t wait to get all Christmasy with them. Dolly and the Pentatonix must be unbelievable 👍

[@sean1849]

@@ItsmeBarry the Christmas stuff is amazing

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

It's me Barry they are the most successful acapella group in history. This video has had 500+ million views. They do a mix of amazing covers (their breathtaking cover of “Mad World” came out today!), and original songs. Check their history. Suffice it to say. It’s taken a whole lot of work for them to perfect their craft. So much work that the bass, Avi Kaplan,( long dark hair and beard) found the routine of arranging-rehearsing-recording-touring was daunting, since his mom was ill. He amicably left the group in the fall of 2017, and helped them find his replacement, Matt Sallee, (a graduate of the Berkelee College of Music in Boston, with a degree in Vocal Performance!) They have millions of albums sold worldwide; their videos have gotten 6 BILLION views on KZbin, and they have millions of followers (including me)! Scott Hoying (baritone, tall blond) and Mitch Grassi (counter tenor, a visual chameleon of sorts-he ALWAYS looks different!) were childhood friends. They met Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano)in high school. They decided to audition for a singing talent show on NBC called “The Sing-Off” in Fall 2011-so they found Avi through a friend (he’s opera-trained, a true basso PROFUNDO), and Kevin Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire; speaks fluent Mandarin, is a master cellist, and had just graduated from Yale University, headed to medical school!) on KZbin. (Where he was CELLOBOXING, a combo of beatboxing and playing cello!) They all met the day before the audition. And they WON the competition. They got a recording contract-all moved to LA, and lost that contract-the label said acapella wouldn’t “sell”...OOPS on that! They started making KZbin videos, and developing a fan base. They made a “Daft Punk Medley” video for $400, and filmed it with an iPad in a kitchen closet. That arrangement and recording won them their first Grammy. They then got another recording contract. And have been full-steam ahead ever since. They now have THREE Grammys. Not bad for music that “won’t sell”! I’d check out their older material, but also some newer tracks. They have a new original song, “Happy Now”...and an older original that’s my favorite is “Run to You” (written by Avi and Kevin). We PTX fans are PENTAHOLICS! Everyone was sad when Avi left, but Matt Sallee has done a stellar job in the three years he’s been singing bass with them. Avi has his own solo music now; Mitch and Scott have their own duo “SuperFruit”; Kirstin has been on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and Kevin has HIS own solo (fantastic talent) stuff. It’s an enormous body of work in 9 years. That’s why we Pentaholics call it a “rabbit hole” for PTX on KZbin. This was done in 2016. By the way, it’s wonderful that this moved you so deeply. PTX sounds EXACTLY the same in concert-I’ve seen them twice now-check out their LIVE version of “Hallelujah” they did for their 2016 Christmas special. Sounds. Exactly. The. Same!!

[@ItsmeBarry]

@@drieuxkoeppel8152 This is an exciting time for me. I have an amazing group to discover and lots of new friends to make. Thank you SO much for the amazing info 👍

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Ofra Cohen I just quoted what Scott said in concert, before they did DAFT PUNK. I stand corrected. Thanks.

[@michelleann1910]

How can a pro not have heard of Pentatonix before now? They've been wowing audiences online for over a decade now.

[@ItsmeBarry]

good question, and one that still puzzles me to this day. I’d never heard of Pentatonix and I’m shocked to find that here in Ireland they have still haven’t become as well known as they should be. I’ve never had anyone talk about them and when I bring them up, no one knows who they are. I know they’ve performed here but In my opinion this groups name should be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Maybe radio play could help but I’m thrilled to know that I’ve introduced some people to Pentatonix, they are a truly incredible act.

[@michelleann1910]

@ItsmeBarry Perhaps people in Ireland don't spend as much time listening to artists who self-publish their work online as Americans do? For every artist who gets a recording contract or radio time, there are untold thousands who do not. Most young Americans don't listen to the radio anymore. They find new music online instead, and what is available online is enormously more vast than what is available on the radio. Many artists without recording contracts earn a living entirely through views of their music videos online, with each view earning them money that comes from advertisers. KZbin is by far the largest venue for such artists and so-called "influencers" who make "free" videos for a living. I'm a Boomer who, like you, was used to learning about new music on the radio (and I still do that); but I learned a decade ago that there's SO much more available online (too much to ever keep up with). That's how most people have discovered young artists with beautiful voices and terrific compositional skills like Pentatonix. A composer I really like who calls himself The Fat Rat on KZbin uses a variety of very young female singers with gorgeous voices to perform his lyrics. One I particularly like is Laura Brehm, who began singing for The Fat Rat as a teenager with a beautiful though unrefined young voice, and who has since grown into a mature young lady and branched out to perform music by other composers and even some of her own compositions. Hers isn't even the best voice among those The Fat Rat uses in his music, but there's an innocence and sweetness to Laura's voice that I find compelling. I recommend you spend some time each week just wandering around KZbin to explore some of all the "unknown" music artists who freely share their music there. Much will not be to your taste (most is not to mine), but there's still more treasure to be found there than you'll ever discover through traditional outlets, and more than you'll ever be able to listen to in a lifetime.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I've seen this video of Pentatonix many times as they have so many beautiful songs. Don't forget to watch! xx

[@MBReacts]

Such a genuine & wonderful reaction. More power to you Barry. Its nice meeting you.

[@wingobd]

I CRY when I hear them....Voices so clear and PURE...And THE MIX of folks..THE RANGE!!....AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karenjohnson426]

What a beautiful song and sound. Simply amazing.

[@michaelsmith9308]

This group is clearly blessed by God's grace in many many ways! Amen 😇

[@richardkev3077]

The best, the most important version of this song ever made.

[@Mycophile11]

Congratulations to Scott and Mark! Beautiful wedding, beautiful couple. ❤❤ Best wishes to a future filled with love!!!! 🎉

[@debraparsons2618]

CONGRATULATIONS to Ben and Kristin on the birth of Your Beautiful Baby Girl, Eliana 💜🤱🏼💜 CONGRATULATIONS to You Too!🎊

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Thanks so much for being the first reactor that has allowed this song to play all the way through and withholding their reactions until the end. That took a certain type of respect and a certain knowing and wisdom to recognize that you just don't interrupt a song like this. Once again, thank you.

[@simosc2]

Takes my breath away over and over again.

[@tokengypsy62]

Just the most amazing harmony, could almost make me a believer, again,