Just....HOW?? Pentatonix Daft Punk Reaction

[@tracienichole1497]

Who else paused the video at 3.10 to check the comments section....just to make sure someone explained Avi to him. Lol

[@ThomasJ_Music]

😂😂

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

Definitely did. And im glad to see he was schooled by everyone. Because I was kinda getting upset when he even suggested that this was the best they could do and everything may suck.....😑

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Kim Adams well, I wouldn’t say I suggested everything else sucked.

[@morvous1]

@@ThomasJ_Music Maybe not, But you did voice concern that it might be all downhill from here. But You will be pleasantly surprised. This is a great pop piece for them, but they do soo much more. Avi does his own stuff now too. They are all amazing though. Great reaction. I loved that you genuinly didn't have a clue what they were about. I expect that you will soon be a Pentaholic with the rest of us.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Definitely as a public service 🙂 I have a couple of seminars Avi and Kevin did early on that demonstrates as well their partnership in percussion Sing Strong Festival 2012 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_FqIVvqK6Chqs Spaulding Sessions kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6WUaZdthpWDsNk

[@kennethaxi]

No autotune. No effects. There is recordings of them singing this live and it sounds pretty much exactly the same. Avi *IS* that talented and can sing that low and clear.

[@st4rpt_603]

Not exactly effects, but even in acapella basses are amplified, it's very hard to get a natural and loud deep if you're not a basso profundo which most of acapella basses are not even tho they are well capable of hitting insane low notes, but they are not that much audible if not through a microphone.

[@rainofkhandaq6678]

@@st4rpt_603 Yeah, lol. It took me a few years to realize this, trying to imitate Avi and Tim, but feeling bad because my volume was too low.

[@jayholland2632]

@@st4rpt_603 Actually, Avi is a basso profundo. It is what his operatic training was in prior to joining PTX.

[@st4rpt_603]

@@jayholland2632 not sure about Avi, but even if he is, this is recorded, so if went through a microphone, and a "studio" so yhe, there's always a little boost here, little twank there...not overdone so they can reproduce it live but yhe.

[@hstppt]

@@st4rpt_603 This is true, but Avi *is* a basso profundo. He used to regularly blow out speakers in concert.

[@keithwillenson8314]

They take pride in never recording anything that they can't do live. All the effects are their voices. Avi has been known to blow speakers because of how low he can sing. Actually this was shot in a closet and recorded one of their kitchens after they lost their shooting location. The whole video was produced for $400. And this is early Pentatonix. They get better from here.

[@shuriken4852]

Here's a video of Avi & Tim Foust abusing speakers systems. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3Stq4FqeZqsn6s And Avi singing overtones which is almost inhuman. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJqZYpKAg8iShMU

[@daarianaharis]

However, they do not deny that their voices are edited for recordings - as they were here. There is even an article somewhere in which their producer describes the process of cleaning the recordings up and putting effects on them. So while they do these things live, it's not exactly the same.

[@clarissathompson]

@@daarianaharis Also, when you are touring with your own audio engineer the live vocal effects and cues are rehearsed along with the group. Every room rings differently so vocalists can't always count on the acoustics of their venue.

[@patrickarts9091]

Their version of Bohemian Rhapsody is very impressive.

[@jamesensley3906]

This was a Grammy winner for them. Their first win, but not the last.

[@musicfanatic6558]

“Dance of the sugar plum fairy” won them another Grammy! (They do like to make a Christmas album or two). Lol welcome to the world of Pentatonix; There is a few years(9) of Their music lto sift through

[@fifimorrison1804]

They sang Jolene with Dolly Parton which got them a Grammy. Scott (tall, blond though white hair here created the brain child Acapop kids which is kinda the same group with a few others. Check out the Kelly Clarkson medley and aubree is totally a young female Scott and steals the show for that one. Most people listen to their version of hallelujah, also have heard Cohen right before he passed away saw Imagine and thought it was like the best cover of his song!

[@gingerjohnson1095]

@@fifimorrison1804 You mean Hallelujah.... Imagine is John Lennon

[@donny1960]

Pentatonix is known for their live performances. They arrange the songs so they are the same on recordings and on stage. It is their "Trademark". Now effects can mean different things to different people. PTX (Pentatonix) does not use auto tune. But there are effects like reverb and things in their recordings. But the "highs" and "lows" of the notes are not messed with. These singers have huge ranges. Thanks for the reaction. Hope you react to more PTX.

[@ProudAmerican1829]

Yes, any post-production that is done is very minimal.

[@KeeganWar]

So although they don’t use auto tone, to they use any enhanced tuning? So basically I’m asking if any pitch correction is done at all, or if it’s only effects. I am now very interested.

[@milissaleatherwood6837]

@@KeeganWar the only pitch correction they use at all is in 90s dance medley and it is very obvious where and why they do it there. They use it to pay homage to Cher in her very famous first use of auto tune.

[@Sweeney541]

lol no effects here. they sound the same live. this was an early highlight (and their first Grammy winner), but pretty much everything they do is amazing. These are the original members - there has been one change over their 9 (so far) years as a group. Avi Kaplan, who was the original bass singer (and yes, he really can sing like this with no effects added) left PTX in 2017 (no drama, their all still friends), and they got a new bass singer: Matt Sallee. You'll see him in all their videos since Christmas 2017 to the present. Everyone else has been there since the beginning - eventhough a few of them changes looks all the time, so reactors often think they are new people. They are best known for their covers like like one, bohemian rhapsody, imagine, problem, can't hold us, sound of silence etc. or their "evolution of..." medleys (music, beyonce, michael jackson, rihanna, arina grande). But they also have great original music (and more coming very soon). I recommend: Sing!, Can't Sleep Love, Run to You, Cracked, Love Again. (Their newest original "Happy Now" will be released on Friday!)

[@Wouter_Olivier]

What an impressive introduction to Pentatonix!

[@nunoferreira2299]

Not added effects to the song beside their voices, but all their studio recordings are tuned and balanced to give the desired taste to the song, like someone said in the coments, reverbs and alike. It is fine, because it's a studio version. The important thing is knowing their beginnings live and present day, we can be certain they are capable of performing all their studio songs live with great quality :D

[@lachimiste1]

Oh he absolutely is a natural bass who sings exactly that low. This is Avi Kaplan, bass cannon, destroyer of audio equipment.

[@dawgeral333]

They do it live. It's amazing. This won them a Grammy.

[@travisrussell9166]

They did that in a closet at one of the members home. With a budget of 400 dollars. It won them a grammy award

[@TheUserid82]

The fact that this was an FU to the music label that had just dropped them for not being a sell able music style after winning the sing off. Nothing says FU to a label that dropped you like winning a grammy.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

I would love to know what the reaction was at the record label that dropped them when it was announced that they had been nominated for a Grammy., and better yet when it was announced that they had won

[@kimsowles4044]

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is another great one also Hallelujah - the live performance from their Christmas special ❤️

[@terrynewman2841]

Toe in the water. Here come the Pentaholics. Happy dance.

[@PTXBluejay]

Honestly, everything they do in videos, they can do right in front of you. No effects. 😊

[@e_n-o]

When you've got Avi and Mitch, you've got no need for effects, enhancements, or autotune to get those crazy lows and highs.

[@e_n-o]

mcstacia So true! And of course Scott can go pretty low, too. I just meant what he heard in this song.

[@karasutenka]

Don't forget about the god-like vocal effects from Kevin. Dude is an absolute monster.

[@Lordoftheapes79]

"That baseline. Surely no one is making that with thier voice." Wait for it.

[@DaremoTen]

"...That bassline has to be amplified, surely no one could be doing that with their voice." {Me, what knows what's comin'}: *Glee...*

[@elcarto22]

Low notes? Avi - hold my feet. High notes? Mitch - hold your ears.

[@felicialovesnkotb]

What else is good to hear? EVERYTHING.

[@uknowispeaksense7056]

They reproduce it live perfectly. Avi's voice is what is. He also does overtones and breath effects while humming the bassline in some parts.

[@SephieQ]

You have NO IDEA what you've gotten in to...

[@ThomasJ_Music]

😂😂😂 ive just woken up to see the numbers and yeah you’re right!

[@mecfstraveler]

The bass is able to sing overtone (2 notes simultaneously) and it sounds so trippy when he does that! it's so electronic sounding! He doesn't need special equipment to make the sounds but obviously a particular mic for recording or more volume to his voice would be needed to be used 2 pull the sound forward because of how deep it is in production. That's why we always wear headphones when we listen to this group so you can hear the bass. Without headphones you don't hear it as well. It sounds really good when I put their CD in my boombox and hit bass boost! LOL things jump on the Shelf my Boombox sits on! It always shocked me when I remember that's a voice and not an instrument or a sound effect created electronically. Thanks for the reaction!

[@elainehoward8822]

Avi who has now parted ways with Pentatonix (it was an amicable split due to him finding it hard to keep up with their very heavy scheduling) he was the bass, Absolutely No Effects at all, his voice is that deep. Avi is still in so many of their videos So you will hear his amazing voice. There are so many of their videos I want to tell you to React to, but I’m sure there are so many comments already suggesting videos, I will say you must react to Bohemian Rhapsody, Hallelujah, and Sound of Silence. My personal favorites. Pentatonix (or pentaholics as we’re called ) LOVE watching first reaction videos. “If you play them, they will come”

[@littleharmony7090]

This was their first of three Grammys. They never use autotune, taking pride in never recording anything they couldn't do live. Kevin and Avi were really making those sounds.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

No effects. They’ve been asked that many many times. They just rehearse for many many hours to learn all those effects. If you want to hear more of that, check out their version of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. I heard Scott (tall blonde) say they waited 5 years to do “Bohemian Rhapsody”, because they weren’t sure they could do the guitar rifts and other effects. Well, they can and do. And THEY SOUND EXACTLY THE SAME IN CONCERT. One reason Avi left was the pace they keep is insane. Arranging-Rehearsing-Recording-Touring. Kirstin (Maldonado) says they rehearse at least five times more than a group that has instruments-because of the effects. Avi’s mom was ill, and that pace was very hard for him. There were no hard feelings, and Avi helped choose his replacement, Matt Sallee. Avi is now working on solo stuff, which is also fantastic!

[@Toastybees]

Their arrangements are incredibly complex but they do keep it to where they can be performed live (at least by them). They're several Grammys in and their talent is legendary.

[@scottjohnson7774]

Avi can shake an entire stadium with his bass they are awesome to see live

[@thelifeofsophiepipa9974]

Sound of Silence by Pentatonix...its absolutely BRILLIANT. Spine tingling.

[@cazlaming]

This is all them no effects just their voices. It’s nice to see more and more British people finding and reacting to Pentatonix, I’m British too, I have been a fan since 2015. They are all amazing and so talented

[@jamarz907]

They got their start on “The Sing Off” and there are incredible performances there. One of the judges even commented that Pentatonix was sent from the future to save a capella 😁 My favorite on that show was their cover of “Video Killed the Radio Star”. Their Christmas song, “That’s Christmas to Me” is beautiful as is their cover of “Mary Did You Know”. They also did a collab with Todrick Hall called “Wizard of Ahhs” which is a lot of fun to listen to.” No added effects with this group, they sound just like this live. Easy to rock out to them and completely forget there are no instruments.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Bohemian Rhapsody, etc, etc, etc. you can’t go wrong with any Pentatonix song. Enjoyed your reaction and have subscribed for more PTX!

[@ericmarx6897]

Okay, reading some comments here, and a couple of things need clarification: 1) Avi is a trained opera singer. His technical vocal classification is basso profundo. 2) A studio microphone is not an effect. If you put any singer on stage without a microphone, their voice will disappear into the void. Everything you hear is pure vocal. No one is turning up the bass on the amp to enhance Avi's bass. They've simply miked him. The nice thing about studio recordings is you get to hear the best clarity, fullness, and richness in their voices. But they're just microphones, their not sequencing their vocals through synthesizers to enhance the quality. There are many live performances you can watch that showcase how good Avi's voice is. There are also a few videos that show them performing at parties with no microphones, and you miss a lot of the vocal skills and embellishments, effects, etc. they are employing, because dead air in any room kills straight sound. Microphones are a necessity to pick up the nuances, but their are no artificial effects or enhancements being used, just microphones to bring up the volume.

[@LunaErisa94]

And so it begins! Pentaholics Assemble!!

[@1rayw]

This is like watching five people play musical Chess. so professional, you can see the work they have out into each note

[@tracypruitt1188]

Imagine and sound of silence cover, bohemian rhapsody and Havana covers. Their evolution of music, evolution of Michael Jackson, evolution of ariana grande. Any original I like Sing and there live New years day song on rocking new year's. There ar 30 or 40 others that are all great as well as some great collaberations with Lindsey Stirling, jason Derulo, Dolly Parton and others. They all have solo projects as well. They do use a cello o a few songs. Kevin the beatboxer is a classically trained cellist .

[@ksl-diy7243]

No effects. They don’t make any videos/ recordings they can’t do live. They have a huge catalog and EVERYTHING they do is amazing!

[@julierussell8876]

Avi is totally making that through his voice. NO filters or effects. They won a grammy form this

[@johnvasi]

You need to hear them do a straightforward song to understand the brilliance of their arrangements, the purity of their voices, and the complexity of their harmonies. What makes Pentatonix the best a cappella group I’ve ever heard is that any of the five can, and does, take the lead and sounds like he or she ought to be the soloist. And there is no ego-the others always support the lead singer enthusiastically. Daft Punk is an oddity. It’s gimmicky and clever, but not one of my favorites. Their version of Sound of Silence is an unusual, beautiful take on that classic. One of my favorites is John Lennon’s Imagine which will give you insight into their hearts as well as their talent. And Hallelujah is one of the most stunning videos you will see or hear. Period.

[@terib470]

Needs to watch their live performance of Halleujah from their Christmas Special from a few years ago, I like that better than the music video.

[@Spaceydoodle]

absolutely everything they do is perfection. this is just the tip of the iceberg! my favs are Hallelujah, Sound of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Gold, Can you feel the love tonight, Mary did you know, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Evolution of Rihanna, Evolution of Ariana Grande... but, like I said, everything they do is amazing. :)

[@pattis2641]

YES!! They are making every sound, tone, special effect JUST WITH THEIR VOICES....Every video thry do is a piece of art🥰🥰🥰

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Just as people said,No instruments, no autotune just their voices.As suggested, listen to them live..This was done in a closet with a budget of $400.Checkout bohemian rhapsody, Freddy mercury would be so proud, sound of silence, imagine and hallelujah, shallow. You can listen to Live performances to see that they sound the same. Disturb's cover Of sound of silence Not to compare them cause they're completely different. So it's really two interpretations.

[@deejay136]

The bass is 100% Avi singing. He's been known to blow speakers at concerts. PTX is the GOAT! They've been together for over 9 years (only changing one member. Bass Avi Kaplan with new bass Matt Sallee). Please react to their Evolution of Michael Jackson and if you truly want to hear Avi's bass I suggest you react their cover of Aha! Live at the Star Vista Singapore. You'll hear for yourself.

[@charlottevan_8]

I've actually come to prefer the Berlin version of "Aha!" in 2015, as Avi's super low notes are not distorted, and it does show the whole stage, so you see Kevin coming up and taking his spot. The video sucks at the beginning, but does get better. (Actually, the lowest note Avi does in his downward run when Mitch does "4-wheel drive" drops off the radar, as apparently even that venue's system couldn't quite capture it.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpq2fGqJbsemY7s&start_radio=1

[@hstppt]

@@charlottevan_8 ooh, thanks for the video! I saw them perform this in concert, on their first tour. It was phenomenal, but I bet it got better over the years as their skills deepened.

[@honeybunny2726]

Do Hallelujah it's just beautiful and you can see some of the notes mitch can hit and what a crazy range scott has because he does the base when Avi sings

[@leechowning2712]

Look up their "dance of the Sugar plum fairies"... Yes, a classical instrumental piece with no words... Sung by an Acapella group with no instruments. They actually made a special award at the Grammys for it.

[@leechowning2712]

PS, welcome to the pentaholics. Expect to see more of us. We prowl yt looking for reactions because we cannot rehear these for the first time... Or fourtyith time... But we can enjoy the look on others faces as they discover what we did.

[@kegginstructure]

Near the end you asked if this was their best video. "Daft Punk" is not the pinnacle of the band. Just their first Grammy recording. They do a mind-bending version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and a heart-wrenching version of John Lennon's "Imagine." One of their most powerful videos is Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

[@chrisl5589]

Check out their live private performance of this song. It really showcases that they can do exactly this live. Also PTX has so many great covers and originals, sure this is one of their bests but pentatonix is so good it’s hard to choose which song is their best. But this cover did help jumpstart their career.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

There is no weak link with this group. They make the ordinary into the extraordinary. They sound incredible live.

[@HBKCommish]

They are so magic that they don't even need microphones or amps. Their voices just naturally reach the back of auditoriums. The logic of PTX fans.

[@gettoyourpointagosta8539]

They made this video for $400 in a kitchen closet. They do it live, too! Hallelujah and Bohemian Rhapsody are my favorites.

[@janispriest3067]

No effects. Just amazing talent

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

There are no effects that is why this is the first of their 3 Grammys (so far)

[@drewmoore7094]

Cant wait to see your reaction to Hallelujah. The short version: Scott: such a distinct start. Avi: a deep rich verse. Kevin: his beatboxing is unbelievable. Kirsten: a powerful stunning voice! Mitch: just wait...

[@TBean90675]

Watch em live....it'll change your life. They.Are.That.Good.

[@MommaBird52]

No effects, no autotune!

[@cassie8906]

Oh this is ONLY the beginning, buddy! While it was their first grammy winning song (as others have said 1 of 3), you ain't heard NOTHING yet. Without even looking at other comments I can say with confidence that you likely have about 40 comments saying "No Effects, that's all Avi!" I suggest checking out "Change on the Rise" (solo song by Avi - the bass in this video) and no QUESTION - you will understand that it is indeed, humanly possible to have a voice that low. New sub for more PTX!!!! 💚

[@im2yz4u17]

No auto-tune, no effects. They only balance volume. Occasionally, Kevin (beatboxer) uses a stomp pad for volume. Once you realize this then you will truly be amazed. Listen to the live version of Hallelujah (XMAS edition) as an example then compare that to the produced version of the video which includes visuals in a desert setting. But most of what they do is just live shots of them.

[@yoclark2723]

They filmed this in the kitchen and recorded it in a closet. It cost $800 to produce and it won them a grammy. Sadly the bass (Avi Kaplan) left the group due to their insane touring schedule and he wanted to be close to family. Avi now does his own recording as a soloist and in collaboration with other musicians. The "new" guy was picked by Avi and though his bass is not as low, he does a fab job.

[@ProudAmerican1829]

A few notes before you fall down this incredible rabbit hole-- Scott, the tall blonde, is the baritone but also takes the bass line when the bass is singing a solo. Kevin is the incredible beatboxer. Avi, the bearded bass singer, left the group for personal reasons (and has some incredible solo work) and was replaced by Matt. Mitch (the usually dark-haired counter-tenor) and Kirstie (mezzo soprano) change their looks often, so don't be fooled into thinking they've been replaced as well. Some of my favorites to start you off: Hallelujah (live tv Christmas special to hear their live vocals), Can't Hold Us, Love Again (PTX original), Sound of Silence, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, New Rules x Are That Somebody, Attention, Can't Sleep Love (PTX original), Break My Heart.

[@DemoDougie]

Avi is making that sound with his voice naturally. They do it live.

[@stevenmurphy2445]

This is the song they won their first grammy for (they have 3 Grammys). Everything in their catalog is at least this good. They are one of the most consistent groups I have ever heard. Additionally their creativity is amazing also. Every video I have watched brings something new a different to the music. Almost forgot they recorded this in their kitchen and spent $400.00 on it.

[@meggsy82]

I love the moment when newbies go from not knowing what to expect to not believing what they're hearing. It's all over their face. 🤣

[@judydempsey3957]

I always enjoy watching reactors seeing PTX for the first time. It never gets old. Welcome to PTX. Enjoy your journey....Judy D.

[@rlhcat7662]

They can technically tweak this in a video, but no, this really is their voices. The beatboxer is a beast, and the bass is an opera trained basso profundo. He was know for shaking arenas and blowing venue speakers. The other three singers have been a trio since high school, and they all got together in 2011 to go on a TV competition show called The Sing Off, which they won. Here's a link to a live private performance of the Daft Punk medley : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXinapfb1-nas Looking forward to more PTX reactions.

[@tampazeke4587]

NO autotune and NO effects! There is a video of them doing this live, without mics and they sound EXACTLY like they do in this video.

[@blockheadgl]

OH.....BE PREPARED FOR AN ONSLAUGHT.....and have fun!

[@carolwilliams2784]

Anything you choose is a winner. Welcome to our world 🌎

[@cherylhowe1541]

What's amazing is they made this for $400, no autotune or other effects and won a Grammy. They made it in Avi's kitchen pantry. Believe me 99% of their videos are astounding!

[@sevenfallstrail4458]

They sound exactly the same live .

[@jackienewman5934]

Welcome to the world of Pentatonix. Strap up!

[@jamiemitchell8281]

No effects, no auto tune! Hallelujah has over 500 million views, it might be worth your time. They have always said if they can’t do it live then they won’t do it so no auto tune and no effects!

[@ryanakers1372]

Pretty sure a slight effect was added to make their voices sound electronic to fit that techno style, but unlike other techno artists, Pentatonix does not use auto-tune. Someone was physically making every note/sound you heard. Pentatonix is definitely not a one hit wonder. Their ability to adapt their talents to a variety of musical styles while still having a clear Pentatonix sound is a complete enigma to me.

[@ambrossialynn4041]

I think what I love about binge watching these PTX first reactions, is I get this li'l chuckle, deep in my throat and thinking... if you have a seatbelt and covering for your floor, you're good to go, mind blowing!... can ANYone truly pick out their "height" of accomplishment? I can't even pick a fav... Mary Did You Know? is close, but only for my faith... there's just too much talent compacted into everything they do!

[@lexymish990]

What else.....Everything. They won't disappoint.

[@BSBFan82]

they do NOT add ANY affects or audio-tune of any kind. it's just them singing and using their voices, amazingly talented!

[@blackkatt777]

Their very first original song has an impressive dance energy like this song, and the video is futuristic as well. It's called "Love Again". "Mary did you know" is one of those songs that shake your core the way their voices reverberate, it sounds so full. They worked on Todrick Hall's project called "The Wizard of Ahhhhs!" I know you'd like that one also.

[@travisrussell9166]

They have so much more you should watch, they are amazing every time

[@Bassetlover3]

Welcome to the PTX madness! Great reaction! EVERYTHING they do is at that level and quality! I'm smiling because I am going to enjoy watching you see that for yourself! Go to their channel and take your pick!

[@jeffg9203]

Definitely not the pinnacle, you will be constantly amazed as you explore their library!!

[@DelGuy03]

I just subscribed on the basis of this video, and I'm going to be one among many saying that all the pitches and rhythms were produced by the five voices of Pentatonix. They perform it live in their concerts equally accurately, and there is a famous live video of them doing it in a small meeting room without amplification. It's all there.

[@coffeebean41]

"hoping this isn't the best of Pentatonix..." Bahahahahahha!!! Thanks for the honest review! Hold onto your hat, they are a rabbit hole of incredible talent. This is the early stages of greatness.

[@rmac1042]

Also, Avi does overtone singing with whistle notes!

[@johncreech6012]

Welcome to PTX. Keep those headphones on at all times with this group. You'll want to listen to: Hallelujah, Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, the Sound of Silence and Cheerleader. From there, explore Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola's solo work ('Down' is amazing!). With good reactions like this and the excellent audio balancing, I think you'll snag a ton more subscribers. +1. Enjoy!

[@Spartan_777]

Well you started on a great one. This video earned them their first Grammy. Welcome to P-Town. It's a big place.

[@ullahoffmann6307]

As somebody probably already commented, no effects on Avis voice - I heard them live twice and they are the real deal and amazing! Check out some of their private performance only recorded on mobile phones - they still sound great!

[@Zevanix]

Not only were there no audio effects to amplify Avi's (the bass) low notes, they actually recorded the audio for this in a closet. Avi has actually blown out speakers during live performances because of how low he can go.

[@4703857]

Welcome to the Pentaholics! Their original "Run to You " is awesome, as are their covers of "Bohemian Rhapsody " and "Say Something"... everything they do is awesome though, so you can't go wrong!

[@louellamoyer5578]

Mitch has a very high voice and Avi has a low or bass. They all have an incredible range! Very talented group of 5 . Thanks for your reaction!

[@MelaniePoparad]

Great reaction! I would love to see more PTX!! They are amazing.

[@kaelynnemackenzie8531]

The live version sounds the same. They are so talented. 🤗

[@lenzj8968]

One and a half minutes into the song and Avi's voice is already too deep to be human. In this song he is not even going really deep. Enjoy a new world of bass :)

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Avi has one of the richest and most beautiful bass voices you will ever hear. You have to hear him live.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

alma petry Kind of hard to heat Avi sing live with Pentatonix, since he left the group at the end of 2017! They do have an awesome bass now, Matt Sallee. He’s different than Avi. And still great! Listen to and react to some later stuff. You can hear Matt!

[@vivianchamberlain1278]

Live only mean at a live show, not in person or at a studio.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@drieuxkoeppel8152 It was a typo. I meant hear him live. Saw him live 3 times solo and his voice is amazing. He has beautiful control throughout his range. The Summit shows off his range beautifully although my favorite of his latest releases is a smooth acoustic alternate version of Aberdeen. That thing is so beautiful it gets me everytime I hear it.

[@terriv9002]

They won their first Grammy for this one.

[@nolaknowles9888]

Their entire catalog.

[@Yooperbuzz1]

Welcome to the new world of a capella. Pentatonix and Home Free have literally rewritten the book on a capella worldwide. Both groups' arrangements are now being copied by choirs worldwide. Pentatonix has 3 Grammies, one for the Daft Punk Medely, one for the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, and one for being Dolly Parton's "back up band?" on Jolene. Some more to listen to would be Halelulia, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, and Sound of Silence. Home Free I would recommend Man of Constant Sorrow, Ring of Fire and Hopelessly Hoping (which was also performed by a quarantined Italian Youth Choir). BTW - No Effects for either group. Have seen both in concert and they sound the same live or recorded.

[@michelles746]

Bass was Avi and he does get that low. No instruments no enhancement. No effects. Sound exactly same live.

[@gracieladuarte1267]

Welcome to the world of Pentatonix ❤️ Bohemian Rhapsody, Hallelujah, Gold, La la Latch, Sing, Evolution of Micheal Jackson, Evolution of Rihanna, Evolution of Ariana Grande and many many more 😁❤️

[@maryknight3405]

Sound of Silence. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Anything from their Christmas album.... heck, anything they perform is worth a listen.

[@novamorgan8549]

PTX Sounds of Silence, Aha & Hallelujah

[@novamorgan8549]

I think Avi Kaplan is classed as basso profundo so yes he does get that low

[@TheUserid82]

This is both the vocal skills of the 5 members and knowing how to setup the recording equipment/software to not sound gate them as that is normally what cuts off the highs and lows that are so important. As for what PTX songs to cover that is simply a YES as everything sounds good even when they are singing about cereal.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

FYI. Pentatonix is the most successful acapella group in history. Read their history. This arrangement won their first Grammy, and helped establish them as a formidable force in music.

[@tinag7715]

Watch Aha live the star vista Singapore. You will see a little more of what Avi the bass and Mitch the tenor can do.

[@uwbadger79]

Hallelujah has over 500 million views and is their most popular music video (you can also see a live performance of them singing it for their TV special a few years ago); Can't Hold Us, La La Latch, Love Again (an original)..there are lots. Hi from Chicago.