Pentatonix - Little Drummer Boy - Musician's Reaction

[@julyriver8851]

Their rendition of "Silent Night" showcases Avi's range pretty well. They all sound beautiful in there with great acoustics, no beatboxing though, only singing. It's live.

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanks!

[@julyriver8851]

@@JacobRestituto You're very welcome.

[@Bine80]

Vocally Silent Night is perfection in my unprofessional opinion 😁 Everyone is killing it and Avi is outstanding 👍

[@julyriver8851]

@@Bine80 That arrangement is crazy beautiful and they performed it wonderfully ✨

[@sherryhall3635]

I hear you speak of vocal range often. Here is the breakdown - hope this helps. MITCH GRASSI (countertenor - vocal range 6 octaves and 1 tone, from A1 to B7) SCOTT HOYING (baritone - vocal range A1-C6) KIRSTIN MALDONADO (mezzo-soprano - vocal range D3 - A7) KEVIN OLUSOLA (beatboxer/tenor/cello - vocal range A1-F2-B♭5) AVI KAPLIN (bass - vocal range E1-C♯5) Left band 2017 to be spend more time with family __________________ MATT SALLEE (bass - vocal range F♯1-G♯5) It's easy to understand how they are able to switch ranges so easily.

[@JacobRestituto]

wow cool!

[@rogerroger5171]

This video was my introduction to Pentatonix. A friend posted this on facebook during Thanksgiving holiday and I was instantly hooked. I had never been an admirer of beat boxing until I heard the precision, clarity and power of Kevin's. Also the vocals and harmonies just blew me away.

[@JacobRestituto]

Very cool!

[@Karen-Campos]

How very appropriate that Kevin sings “Shall I play for him?” He didn’t sing much in the early years & I believe this was the first one he opened. I love how fluidly they throw the lead around from member to member! I agree they have grown so much since then! Their maturity is showing! All their Christmas song are fantastic! But I’m sure you know that already. Excellent analysis. I don’t think they layer.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Are we still going through this with him? Let me find some clips.

[@kristagerry8505]

This song and Mary did you Know are getting lots of radio play on Z88.3 in central Florida (Orlando fl) makes my kids so happy!

[@JacobRestituto]

very cool!

[@davidbangtson3109]

This song, like so many of their Christmas covers, is done in a manner that totally refreshes the piece, making it so much more contemporary, but still honoring the innate feeling of the original or earlier versions. This is another that I normally hate to hear, but which is wondrous in the hands, er, voices of PTX. Superb analysis too!

[@JacobRestituto]

yeah! their covers are great!

[@lauriedaiken4426]

This is the video that turned me into a Pentaholic when I first saw it. I love this song, and this version is amazing!

[@JacobRestituto]

lol nice!

[@mariondiemert430]

When the world is 'normal' again, see them live. They are amazing.

[@JacobRestituto]

I believe it!

[@samdung5630]

Love that he ends this excellent reaction video with "God bless"!

[@timothybuell3314]

I was listening to Chris Rupp (formerly of Home Free) reviewing one of Pentatonix's videos, and I think he said that they each lay down three tracks, each a little differently offset from the center, but that may have been a misinterpretation of what I heard. And he knows the group, but he may have also been speculating based on his experience. He also said that they do less overdubbing of parts, so that the bass part is done by Scott when Avi has the solo, rather than layer a track with Avi doing the bass part. This is so that what comes from the stage is as close as it can be to the recordings.

[@JacobRestituto]

oh cool - do you have a link

[@timothybuell3314]

@@JacobRestituto kzbin.info/www/bejne/epy3g6VoZ9enqrc And now that you have fallen into the deep dark hole of A capella music, you should listen to some Home Free(kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXq0gnePltSKpsU), VoicePlay(kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PbnIKkqd9liaM) and Voctave(kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5K1oZiDiZanoLM). These are all Christmas themed, since 'Tis the Season.

[@samanetha89]

I'll watch other Reactors and honestly start to get bored, I'm really starting to appreciate the technical breakdown you give of all the songs you react to, thanks for entertaining content!

[@JacobRestituto]

really happy to hear that! thank you samantha!

[@samdung5630]

He is good. There are also some singers and voice coaches who do great reactions with very detailed breakdowns too.

[@mouadzarrouki8262]

Next recommendation is carol of the bells it looks like it's focused on mitch but personally i think it's focused on kirstie because it shows the harmonies with and without her

[@JacobRestituto]

🙌🏼🙌🏼 nice!

[@jhunt5862]

As for how many voices they layer. Four and sometimes five. 🤣 When you get some time check out their Sing Off performances which demonstrate this perfectly.

[@JacobRestituto]

🙌🏼

[@denisehart7104]

This years new Christmas album is fantastic. Thank you.

[@JacobRestituto]

definitely!

[@oliviacumming7091]

Hi

[@darsynia]

I've really loved PTX for many years but never really noticed the way the sound as you said grows brighter during that 'bridge' section in this. I was always focused on the harmonies, so thank you for bringing that to my attention! The way the reverb slowly changes by sound quality to support the vocals is awesome.

[@JacobRestituto]

My pleasure!

[@dannerbeans6578]

What a beautiful way to wake up love the content

[@JacobRestituto]

lol!

[@ralphandrei3303]

Wish u could listen to silent night-live or daft punk medley by pentatonix!! Cool reaction!!

[@JacobRestituto]

coming soon

[@tanyanguyen3704]

The subtle things you make me hear. 💙💜 like “the reverb on the kick opening up from something dark to something clearl”. Totally! Never heard that.yet it’s clear as day as soon as you see it.

[@M1gmail]

Great reaction. Thank you. This was the video that introduced me to Pentatonix way back in the day and it’s always so nice to see it through fresh eyes.

[@JacobRestituto]

nice!

[@samdung5630]

The song makes me cry! What a gift!

[@grillouwu3148]

Beautiful way to wake up B) Love what you do! Keep it up!

[@JacobRestituto]

Thank you!

[@AlejandraGonzalez-pi5dz]

Please reacto to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, it's sooooo good and epic.

[@JacobRestituto]

coming next week

[@LeskeyC001]

@@JacobRestituto Yay! Can’t wait!

[@keepcalmandloveramin]

I always love hearing a new perspective in reaction videos and yours have been so interesting lately! And btw, if you want to know what Freddie Mercury would've sound like singing a christmas song, try Marc Martel's it's beginning to look a lot like christmas ;)

[@my-thyme2083]

This video was my introduction to PTX. Still my favorite.

[@jeannietaylor4968]

Hi Jacob, loved this reaction and your analysis - it would help if you just went back a few seconds so we could hear what you had just explained. You point out a lot of stuff I missed, so it would be useful to see /hear it :)

[@JacobRestituto]

I need to start doing that more

[@LisaD-1969]

I would highly recommend you react to their ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’ video~it’s a brilliant arrangement!

[@JacobRestituto]

great!

[@michaelf8702]

@@JacobRestituto looking at your playlist, I don't see O Come All Ye Faithful. Did you react to that yet? It literally might be the best Christmas song they do. Seriously.

[@Kristina_Rose]

To really see the progression and how sophisticated and tight they've become, check out New Rules/Somebody that I used to know, Mad World, or Be My Eyes.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Avi question re: range. If you listen to his speaking voice it is not terribly low. People have reported that he said he had to train himself to speak higher when his voice dropped because people had trouble understanding him. Could that daily practice be what has given him that ease in going up in range?

[@JacobRestituto]

Wow cool

[@nrickj132]

The way im both a harry styles and a ptx fan and you have both of those.

[@JacobRestituto]

lol

[@RyqeLee]

4:52 there's also a lowpass filter on the kick and clap :)

[@randycraft5895]

Im amazed that they all have such good individual vocal ranges

[@JacobRestituto]

truth

[@imtherapycat]

I always enjoy your reactions! And I agree, as beautiful as this is, I would have enjoyed a little more emphasis on the beatbox - particularly since it's the Little Drummer Boy!

[@kristinheggen7894]

If you want another great rendition of Little Drummer Boy, For King and Country is incredible! PTX Silent Night....it is fantastic, the acoustics in the church make rhe song

[@JacobRestituto]

Yes! I actually sang a cover of their version at my church last year!! Crazy good

[@mikeruch2078]

Well done! Good reaction!

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks!

[@pamscarr8696]

Avi does indeed have a GOOD range. If you have time, watch some of his Polyphonic/overtone singing which shows off his range even more. The one rage I would put up to Avi's is Dimash Kudaibergen who has a nice 6 octave plus range.

[@nanu_i]

I still recommend Home Free and Voiceplay from acapella groups... and amazing basses😍 Maybe easiest to start Home free from Ring of fire cover ft. Avi

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Maybe a particular request would work better? I really love Homefree's version of "Do you hear what I hear?" Especially in the video with the setting in the ice sculpture.

[@nanu_i]

@@gailseatonhumbert9199 yeah, I realised that also, I just edited it😅

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thank you!

[@danellwein8679]

7 and 1/2 layers ... .smile ..

[@tammyjimenez7047]

You should probably watch their cover of Gold.

[@JacobRestituto]

thanks for the idea!

[@deb9869]

An you do a review on Dimash please? This group and Dimash are my forever favorites! Particularly Dimash’s Confessa/Diva Dance.

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks for the ideq

[@albertjimenez6732]

Forgot to tell you to react to Geoff new Mele kalikimaka Christmas song last video. You'll love the bass. He has more songs for you to hear as well.

[@robme9845]

I believe a lot of what you are calling “drums” are mouth and hand to body generated sounds. They specialize in those sound effects.

[@JacobRestituto]

Wild!

[@mariondiemert430]

Daft Punk brought them their first Emmy. I love their Imagine and Hallelujah.

[@JacobRestituto]

wow cool!

[@JacobRestituto]

coming soon

[@cherylhowe1541]

Don't you mean Grammy, not Emmy?

[@mariondiemert430]

@@cherylhowe1541 Sorry

[@cherylhowe1541]

@@mariondiemert430 no need to say sorry. I just wanted you to know it was a Grammy. If you're like me I could easily slip up and say Emmy instead of Grammy according to the time of day.😊

[@barbdahl9245]

Home Free equals PTX with a different vibe.

[@JacobRestituto]

🙏🏼

[@bikaru]

Jacob, again WhatApp. BUT I can absolutely ignore that due to the fact that you are listening to my favorite Christmas song ;)

[@JacobRestituto]

Hahaha - I filmed so many of these a while ago

[@JacobRestituto]

It’s on my list to fix LOL

[@bikaru]

@@JacobRestituto Already listened to The Greatest Showman? If so, would be awesome to know when it is planned to come. Can't wait :)

[@user-mm2jd1ht6k]

Watch some live performances (like the Christnas special from a few years ago) and you see that they don't layer.

[@JacobRestituto]

im sure they don't live. perhaps in the studio

[@speedissped3967]

Uuuuooooooo

[@astridcastillo5335]

please react to The wizard and I - Ariana Grande

[@JacobRestituto]

🙌🏼

[@rebashane3255]

Wizard of ahhhs

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks

[@baskervillebee6097]

It's a favorite.

[@rebashane3255]

Bohemian rapsidy or daft punk

[@JacobRestituto]

both coming soon

[@chandleraskew6496]

You need to see a band called Voiceplay, their song moana medley really throws their talent. I know fans here will hate me for saying this but Voiceplay is a more talented group than even pentatonix and the base guy in voiceplay has an unbelievable range

[@JacobRestituto]

i have them on my list to check out!

[@amazinggrace5692]

Try Making Christmas

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks!

[@DRM-230]

That is their beatboxer. There are no drums

[@JacobRestituto]

Yea!!

[@marablemorgan8292]

They never use anything but their voices, and never do anything in studio they cannot perform live.

[@larrywt656]

Both producer Ben Bram and sound engineer Ed Boyer did interviews with Jacob where they confirmed that this is NOT true. They DO multi-layer their voices in studio recordings. And they obviously use instruments in some of their songs as well (Kevin's cello and Scott's piano for example).

[@sueshiall6517]

There are no drums.

[@JacobRestituto]

truth

[@Mystra]

There's no drums.

[@JacobRestituto]

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