Pentatonix - Can't Help Falling in Love - Musician's Reaction

[@elainecourteau6231]

Whenever Kevin sings instead of beatboxing, their chords become so much more sophisticated and complex. Nobody takes a break in this band. They exploit every drop of talent each of them can contribute. Happy Holidays. 🤗

[@JacobRestituto]

Truth

[@ralphandrei3303]

I see Jacob and Pentatonix, i immediately give it a like without seeing it yet

[@JacobRestituto]

Hahaha

[@shilohauraable]

So do I! 😅

[@sarahritacco1765]

React to their original, Run to You. Similar setup, simplistic. Very emotional. A beautiful song.

[@JacobRestituto]

Great thanks!

[@kristagerry8505]

I agree! It's truly beautiful and touching!

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

Absolutely.

[@bethvargas8841]

Ohh yes will surely watch out for it...

[@rlhcat7662]

This is very beautiful. Kevin, as a string instrument player with perfect pitch, loves to be a part of these tight, squeezed chords, and it's always nice when they bring out the 5 part harmony. Another of their 5 part songs, an original written by Avi, is Run to You. I'd love to see your reaction to that one.

[@JacobRestituto]

oh wow perfect pitch!!

[@michaelengel3265]

you my friend are half right...Both Avi AND Kevin co-wrote this together....

[@rlhcat7662]

@@michaelengel3265 I thought I heard that Avi wrote the lyrics and he and Kevin arranged it, but I could be wrong. Happy New Year!

[@taylorm3529]

Another great reaction! Would love to see your take on their live cover of Gold

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanks!

[@brianneparker9896]

Yes. It is one of my favorites. Mitch is absolutely amazing!

[@ellenhulslander2897]

My granddaughter played this to walk the isle at her wedding. It was perfect. I love your observations about what is happening musically in the song. I sincerely hope you go back and listen to them without interruption afterwards.😊 There is a flow that gets lost, and I would hate for you to miss that part of the listening experience. Happy new year!

[@JacobRestituto]

Wow what a cool song to use for that!

[@rlhcat7662]

I often think the same thing - that he is missing out on the beauty of the flow. I also hope he goes back and listens to it in one piece.

[@jillhughes3792]

I REALLY love how you go through the song and show us how they are technically singing the sound. I have been looking for someone to explain their songs in the way you have and not just sit there and go ‘wow’ I love there singing and you have made it so I admire them even more. Thank you

[@MelaniePoparad]

This is one of my fav. They look and sound like angels!

[@JacobRestituto]

For sure!

[@aniasienka6087]

You should listen to Kevin's cover of 'Down'. It's amazing and shows that Kevin is very talented ❤

[@rmac1042]

It’s important to note that they are doing this in a slow 4 rather than in 6/8. This adds poignancy to the song. Their use of chordal extensions ( like minor 9ths) is killin’! What really blows me away, though, is the ending A9 chord! Avi is singing the fundamental contrabass 3rd ledger-line bass clef A and the chord creates these overtones that makes-to me, anyway-the group sound like an organ! As a composer-jazz pianist, these people continue to blow me away! I’ve loved PTX since I first heard “Angels We Have Heard On High”! Talk about about jazz changes! Check it out... it’s early-2013, I believe. Avi was the basso profundo on this. It too ends on a major nine-chord, with Scott singing the 9th.

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

I love this song, and I love this version the best. They are just so smart with how they arrange their songs. They always have been! Thanks for the really cool info on the intricacies!

[@JacobRestituto]

turth!

[@Bine80]

It's one if the songs I never liked no matter who sang it. But they made me enjoy it a lot. It's just their voices and the arrangement.

[@samanetha89]

I was totally lost when you started talking about the root, third, and fifth. I'm more of a visual learner, I need bright colors and pretty graphics to follow😂😂😂, I tried 🤷‍♀️

[@denisehart7104]

Thank you Jacob ! I love the way we can hear each voice. Lovely. Happy New Year to you ! :)

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks!!

[@dalemaddened780]

Nice reaction to a beautiful song. I absolutely love the chord progressions in this one!

[@JacobRestituto]

For sure!!

[@sarahovenden1431]

My favourite version ever!

[@kristinheggen7894]

I am always happy to see you talking people through the music and explaining to those who might not understand chord progress and what makes up a chord. When someone understands music, it makes it much more enjoyable for me.

[@JacobRestituto]

So glad to hear that!

[@katieberlew4374]

Love again

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction to a great PTX cover. Thanks.

[@Karen-Campos]

Another great reaction! Those 5 part harmony songs are indeed intricate! They know a thing or two about arranging❣️

[@JacobRestituto]

Truth!!

[@billhare]

I did the mix on this, thanks for the comments. Reverb was the UAD EMT140 plate. As far as the comment on the panning, I don’t remember doing that intentionally, probably just where things landed by trial and error.

[@hannahfast1152]

I love that I am a musician and know exactly what you’re talking about :)

[@JacobRestituto]

🔥🔥

[@bethvargas8841]

Haha I envy you. I just live what goes into my ears and then into my heart lol

[@jeffg9203]

Another great one!!

[@JacobRestituto]

🙏🏼

[@katieberlew4374]

And the coldest winter

[@jayneross6123]

I think you may enjoy them singing Gold and NO. Both very simple productions with them just hanging around singing. Pretty sure both are live to camera. And like so many Pentatonix songs, arguably better than the original.

[@Korbin_Arts]

If you want to see them doing some crazy dissonant chords, check out their original song Run To You.

[@jeniferrosenberger827]

You would be really impressed with any of there Evolution videos. Check out the Evoluion of Music, They also have the Evolution of Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Ariana Grande. One take spanning the career of each artist. Very simple, the 5 of them in a room, crazy transitions, and impressive vocals. Give them a peek. Missed Bullet today.

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool! I’ve done the music one, I need to do the others!

[@deeyannnah]

Evolution of Ariana grande most definitely

[@vidsorama2]

@@JacobRestituto Great. Please do "The Evolution Of Rihanna" if you like her. It's my favorite. If you don't like her, there are other Evolution videos that are awesome.

[@biru-kelabu-0821]

You can do it chronologically, so you can see how they grow as a group.

[@chrisabel1833]

Love your vocal analysis. You are probably one of the few reactors who can tell us the vocal intervals Mitch jumps (plays hopscotch?) when PTX covers Kiara's "Gold". m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4iThWN8bLukq6M. It's crazy good.

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanks! Lol hopscotch

[@pjschmid2251]

@@JacobRestituto if you aren’t familiar with the original by Kiiara I would listen to that first just so you understand what amazing feat Mitch has achieved

[@jeannemartin2490]

I think this song was from the movie King Creole.

[@charlottevan_8]

It's months later now, but not long after your interview with Ben Bram, who co-arranged this with Kevin. To give a slightly different perspective on the arrangement, here's Ben & Avi's 2017 A Cappella Academy class performing it - so about 60 voices instead of just 5. Not bad for a group of 13 to 18-year-olds, right? This happened about 3 months after PTX released their video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSudYZrns57jLM

[@charlottevan_8]

And just for fun, here's a clip from the rehearsal for that performance. You'll probably recognize the gentleman there in the front. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGGTp6iVhpiho7s

[@joebarnhart4460]

I've known "leg" men, "booty" men, and "breast" men but you're the first "reverb" man I've met.

[@katieberlew4374]

You neeeeedd to do aha!

[@patricke2088]

Viewer: Wow... Mitch really hit a high note there Mitch: Hold my scales

[@JacobRestituto]

BAHHA

[@neysiasembiring]

Silent night please

[@JacobRestituto]

great thanks!

[@deeyannnah]

Also, you should react to the songs on their home EP. They recorded everything at home.

[@JacobRestituto]

wow cool

[@rebashane3255]

Can you feel the love tonight

[@katieberlew4374]

Run to you

[@paulmweir2831]

The song is a rewrite of the French Romantic art song Plaisir d'Amour, recorded by many opera stars. MANY of Elvis' songs were lifted classical melodies. Just saying...

[@joannesmith3029]

Amazing...but if you really isolate kerstin she sings unbelievable subtle close harmonies with Mitch. Incredible

[@miriamdamato4770]

Please react to the sound of silence by them 🙇‍♀️

[@JacobRestituto]

🙏🏼

[@katieberlew4374]

White winter hymnal

[@packerkats7578]

Five part harmony = eargasm. As a musician, I think you’d really like watching Kevin’s solo stuff. I have a musical background from many moons ago and my inner music nerd totally geeked out over this. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNmGRvaM1nhc0

[@einarthormodster95]

You need some Gorgoroth Prosperity, and Beauty Live Wacken Open Air 2008

[@JacobRestituto]

🙏🏼

[@dishmurphy5754]

Mitch was meant to sing this song.

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh wow

[@ginawhitfield3740]

You stop way to much

[@brianneparker9896]

With Pentatonix, if he doesn't stop it a lot, it will get blocked. They are notorious for blocking these videos if they don't stop a lot due to copyright. Plus, he is so knowledgeable which is pretty cool.

[@JacobRestituto]

sorry to hear you didn't enjoy Gina!!

[@debbiewilson3572]

WIth talk to much

[@JacobRestituto]

sorry to hear you didn't enjoy

[@ana410ny]

Love your reactions. The only suggestion i have is, when you pause and explain what's going on, rewind it a little bit so we can appreciate your explanations and hear it for ourselves. 😊