Lindsey Stirling + Pentatonix "Radioactive" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

This collaboration between Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix singing "Radioactive" from one of my favorite bands, Imagine Dragons, left me stunned, giddy and relatively in awe of the sheer amount of talent present. The song itself is about the world becoming different, breaking free by trying something new, and using a post apocalyptic backdrop just slayed those expectations.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix collaborate and perform "Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons.
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Performed by Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix - Words and Music by Imagine Dragons
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@rogerroger5171]

Kevin has actually been beat boxing while playing the cello before he ever started with PTX. In fact, when Scott was putting the group together to be in the NBC show "Sing Off", he discovered a KZbin video Kevin recorded while he was living in China. Kevin calls this, "celloboxing".

[@BiggySn1p3r]

Kevin can play cello, saxophone, went to Yale, he was runner-up in a Yo-Yo Ma competition, and speaks fluent Mandarin. "he's a robot"

[@AlishaHerbiederbie]

He's a magician

[@SuninSanDiego]

He also was/is member of Triptyq, along with Antoinette Costa and Tara Kamangar. They didn't do a lot of songs together but what they did was amazing.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

And he became a father on April 3! Kaia Olusola!

[@Wiley_Coyote]

@@SuninSanDiego His solos on his own channel are the place to look then...

[@asdasd-rp9hx]

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[@Eric1SanDiego1]

Me: "I like the way this sounds." Elizabeth: Goes into a lecture about octaves, pizzicatos, humming, transitions, duets, harmonies, and effects. Her analyses always blow my mind.

[@CarBENbased]

Yeah, I usually get something new out of a song because of her thoughts, teaches me to listen even more closely. This one might be an exception though, as I've listened to this song HUNDREDS of times.

[@francescodarcangeli4197]

This is one of the reasons I love this channel and in general this kinda stuff, learning from the ones who actyally know things - amazing! I love also the "Lawyer reacts" series, sure, it's more technical stuff and less understandable but he's funny - though no-one can compare to Elizabeth!

[@rodb9275]

Me too. I know very little about the in depth analysis that she goes into, but she makes me feel like I understand. I always find her SO interesting.

[@missron80]

Kevin playing the cello and beatboxing is how PTX found him. Scott, Mitch and Kirstin were high school friends and wanted to audition for sing off but needed five members and found Kevin through youtube. He is incredible talented. So so talented.

[@MrAtoni]

I love how your facial expressions goes from teenage crush, to middle of a high, to doing impossible equations in your head. ❤️

[@leilagrey7437]

HILARIOUS

[@darthsparrow1358]

Love her facial expressions period. Kind of a selling point lol

[@geoffoakland]

@@darthsparrow1358 Her facial expressions are just priceless. It doesn't hurt that she is absolutely gorgeous AND cute, all at the same time.

[@35manning]

That is the one thing I think is missing from many "reaction" channels. I'm not a huge of constantly stopping, rewinding and analysing, but here I let that slide because it's another chance to see (in someone else) what music makes me feel.

[@lauriep2018]

OMG I can’t believe you didn’t know about Kevin playing cello lol. He’s classically trained and created what he coined “cello-boxing” where he beatboxes while playing. Actually, when Scott was looking for a beat boxer to complete PTX for the Sing Off, he found Kevin on KZbin bc he had this viral video of him playing Julie-O and beatboxing. Kevin had his own KZbin channel where he has tons of covers (singing too). He also has an album titled The Renegade of his cello playing You may want to check out his cover of “Down” by Marion Hill. He plays electric cello(really cool), sings and beat boxes using a loop. Is amazing! FYI- let’s congratulate Kevin in becoming a father on Saturday! 😀

[@benmclaurin3745]

I can honestly say one afternoon Kevin will get bored and cure some disease then on the weekend pick up a noble prize for it. Truly gifted.

[@Eric998765]

Thanks for your comment. Just looked up that song and it was amazing

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Kaia Olusola was born on April 3!!

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

Actually, he didn't coin the term "cello-boxing". It was already a thing in China. He DID, however, help to popularize the term.

[@vetramont]

One of my favorite cello-boxing videos of Kevin’s is his string quartet rendition of Demi Lovato’s Heart Attack. He gets lost in playing the music in the most wonderful way.

[@nathanrish7142]

The way you geeked out about Kevin’s cello slide makes me think you would love 2Cellos, if you react to them start with AC/DC Thunderstruck

[@melissajakobsen4700]

One of my absolute favorite concerts! Can't wait until we can see them again

[@chimkennuggies1814]

Or Apocalyptica 😊

[@gingerjohnson1095]

And don't miss The Trooper Overture and Wake Me Up/Avicii

[@francescodarcangeli4197]

@@chimkennuggies1814 Apocalyptica are amazing!

[@xheralt]

Lindsey collaborated with The Piano Guys to do the Mission Impossible theme...their acting is hilarious!

[@pintsize6662]

Kirstin as lead and Kevin with his Cello Say Something - Pentatonix That should be interesting

[@mikegoodwin2386]

And "Shallow."

[@CarBENbased]

That's one of my favorites! :D *goes and listens to it*

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I mean, now I am intrigued. . .

[@eduardcros2028]

I think that should be the next pentatonix reaction, one of my favorites too :)

[@alexmuiyuro7963]

I believe Papaoutai is another great collaboration with Lindsey

[@celinefuchs4095]

I can’t express how much I love seeing you appreciate and geek out over Lindsey for her unique violin style; she’s gotten a lot of dislike from classical musicians for not being “classical” enough or for not having a “high enough skill”, when her skill is simply different. Seeing you appreciate her for her really makes me happy, and just loving music in general ❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!!

[@Triton_Secure]

check out "2cellos" for 'not enough skill.'

[@danatowne5498]

I see an Ian Anderson (songwriter, singer, flautist, founder of Jethro Tull) fan in her.... a violinist can be 1st, 2nd, 3rd chair - or they can be themselves. More power to her!!!

[@philherman8633]

I love their version of “Papaoutai”. Scott took French lessons to perfect the vocals. Video has a distinct Toy Story vibe to it.

[@itaiperez]

And Lindsey Stirling is also with them on that one.

[@tzezukokoneko8942]

@@itaiperez Aye! You could react to that one if you'd like to do another PTX +Lindsey song!

[@VinnyVelcroLtd91]

I’d love to see her break down “Run To You” by PTX - original composition by Avi and Kevin with so many tasty bits and fantastic dissonance interwoven into a beautifully sad, melancholic masterpiece. Hopefully others that listen to this channel agree that it’s definitely worth the analysis!

[@Kristina-sh4kb]

Yess!! In my opinion, one of the best songs by Pentatonix! I really hope she reacts to it!

[@discovergames7654]

Yep, an incredible song.

[@jimclarke8260]

Agreed. 'Run To You' was my first conscious experience with the beauty of harmonic dissonance, and it fascinated me. I listened over and over to understand the sound they were making and what is was doing to my ears and my soul. I would love Elizabeth's take on it!

[@kellystrickland7412]

Kevin and Avi are amazing!!!

[@nicklenights]

Oh Yeah!🤪

[@davidp6635]

Kevin trained as a classical cellist. He once placed second in Yo Yo Ma's competition for young cellists. You need to review his individual cover of "Down", a stunning blend of vocals, beatboxing and cello (as Kevin Olusola).

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Nice!

[@gingerjohnson1095]

He also plays saxophone and has appeared twice at Carnegie Hall.

[@duran-yt]

They all actually have this incredible ability to blend their voices perfectly or let their voice poke out individually whenever they choose. They have some big harmonies that they do where they sound like one big voice, then change their sound just enough to stand out for a second and then fall back into the group sound, like a little sprinkling of their individual styles.

[@paweszuba7896]

"Swords are cool" Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerd, loved it!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Hahaha

[@Tarodan]

Kevin actually started playing cello at 6 years old. He was in a number of community orchestras when he was young, and played first chair in the Yale Symphony Orchestra while he was there (doing pre-med). He's also an incredible saxophonist, and toured Europe as the principal saxophonist of the United States Collegiate Wind Band when he was only 12 years old. During high school, he performed twice at Carnegie Hall. Once in a piano trio as the winner of the American Fine Arts Festival, and once playing saxophone. As others have said, his own KZbin channel doesn't have a lot of songs, but the ones he's done are incredible. If you really want to hear his cello sing, check out his cover of "Stay With Me." It's maybe the most incredible cello sound I've ever heard. On another note, have you looked at Jonathan Young's "Bells of Notre Dame"?

[@lachimiste1]

Hard to believe, but this beatboxing and singing gig he’s got with PTX is his third-string musical specialty. He’s since added producing to his toolset, and he’s just as incredible at that.

[@gingerjohnson1095]

And if you just want to hear him sing, check out his KOver of True Colors. Beautiful!

[@sharhune2735]

Saw this when it first came out in 2013. I even recognized where it was filmed, the Salton Sea in southern California. I rode my motorcycle all over that area in the mid 70's. Best cover of Radioactive to date.

[@shuriken4852]

Lindsey also collaborated with them on the French song Papaoutai.

[@nodorf3778]

I really fell in love with this cover when I heard it first time. Been following Lindsey for a long time, but Pentatonix were new to me, and they definitely didn't disappoint. Isn't it funny, btw, how they told Lindsey in AGT she would probably not get far with what she was doing...joke's on them, lol.

[@venerac2759]

16:23 "Sword?!...Did Avi just have a sword" was a fantastic record-scratch moment. Love your enthusiasm and your geeking out for great music... and swords! :)

[@garybisson4396]

You didn't have a reaction to Pentatonix doing Daft Punk. I so looked forward to seeing that. The new Pentatonix 90s Dance Medley is a must watch too.

[@phoenix0153]

That's an absolutely amazing suggestion! The video and tune combine wonderfully together, as most of their videos do.

[@IgoByaGo]

Yes, please, this.

[@chrisr6402]

Kevin breaks out his cello for several of their songs. If this is the first you've seen, then you probably have missed "Say Something" (Christina Aguilera Cover) as well. Kirstin takes the lead on that one, and it's got great emotional impact, I'm sure you would love it.

[@nathanmills5311]

Fun story, they actually found Kevin through his KZbin videos where he would beatbox and play cello. That's how Kevin joined the group before they went on TV.

[@ian_forbes]

If you want to see a little more of Kevin’s insane level of talent, you should react to his cover of “Down”. It’s a looping session where he shows off a bit more of his capabilities including his amazing voice which is often used only in subsections of Pentatonix works per their need to employ his beatboxing primarily in most efforts.

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

Hearing Elizabeth break this arrangement down into its component pieces and explaining why a particular section sounds like it does really makes me appreciate how much skill, effort, and consideration Pentatonix and Lindsey put into the crafting of this amazing cover. I also agree that this version is BETTER than the original. I mean, I love Imagine Dragons but this was a masterpiece.

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction. Thanks. The reason that the sound sounded so full when you could not figure it out was that Kirstie and Mitch were singing below Scott's lead vocals. They do that. Listen again. You will hear them. They are all awesome.

[@woody9x656]

Ahh this is one of my favorites of theirs! Not as popular with reviewers because it was kind of before they were on everyone's radar, same with Lindsey. I think you'll love it!

[@bigdream_dreambig]

This is what _put_ them on my radar!

[@xheralt]

@@bigdream_dreambig Same here!

[@carolusbillius6726]

Pentatonix and Lindsey Stirling also did “Papaoutai” together. And have you reacted to the Pentatonix version of “Daft Punk Medley?”

[@davidblauyoutube]

I absolutely adore your reactions. I had about 10 years of classical piano training, and I certainly appreciate your technical analysis. But even more than that, you obviously have a great feeling for emotional impact, and the reasons why certain techniques are used or combined at different times to produce a certain arrangement. And to bring all of your knowledge and insights to your live reactions with such passion and yes, even geeking out, gives my soul a sublime happiness and cozy warmth. It's easy to geek out over this combination of musical prodigies. In fact, this very video introduced me to Pentatonix; I was a huge Lindsey Stirling fan at the time and was eating up everything she did. Her combination of musical and movement artistry is like nothing I had ever seen, or have seen since. But after this, I fell deep down the rabbit hole and became a die-hard Pentaholic, so this video holds a dear place in my heart. I'm thrilled you discovered it, and I couldn't be happier with your reaction.

[@danuttall]

"With a cappala, you have less of a range than you would with the full array of an orchestra." Oh, yeah. Tell that to Kevin, Layne and Rupp. Those three guys together would be a full orchestra, especially with a little layering.

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just signed up!

[@vipersaim]

I love how excited you are about music that I also love.

[@obe22099]

12:37 Avi flipping his scarf gave him +10 to bass on the skill tree. Unacceptable He's over powered ands to be nerfed.

[@missscarlett6667]

Lindsey was one of my favorite contestants on Dancing with the Stars. She was AMAZING!

[@nispelsm]

As a long time Lindsey fan, I can tell you we all knew she had good dance moves, but then her video "The Arena" showed she could take it to a whole other level, and then on the show ... those legs...

[@ahandsumguy]

"I didn't expect them to make this song better." Prepare to say this again and again with PTX

[@stevenpatrick85]

Salton sea is a perfect spot to film any kind of apocalyptic video

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

I thought it looked familiar.

[@firewalldragon9774]

Kevin can play Cello, Saxophone, and piano. He is also fluent in Chinese.

[@lilliandr8739]

Thanks for reviewing this amazing video of our dearest and talented PTX. It is one of my favorites of the beginning of their careers. And thanks to your channel, I have learned of new and amazing voices around the world. You are amazing!

[@patrickhoutermans3645]

I love the way you react to the videos, your facial expressions (your eyebrow movements amaze me) and your genuine surprise and passion. You've heard Ozzy and Dio with Black Sabbath, maybe listen to Ian Gillan (yes the Deep Purple singer ) with them , singing "Disturbing the Priest".

[@benhale1118]

You should listen to "pentatonix - say something". In my opinion they have tons of great songs, but this one is by far one of the most impressive. Countless things you will love that they do in that song!

[@Jsman525]

Avi and a cello harmonizing is ear candy. Love this song. They recently dropped a 90s dance medley that is 🔥

[@larrywt656]

This is one of two collaborations they've done, the other being Papaoute (not sure if I spelled that right). Also, Pentatonix has done a lot of original music as well. Their latest album (released in February) is made up entirely of originals. This video was shot at Salton Sea Beach in southern California. This is an inland saltwater "sea" (it's actually a large lake) that was a popular tourist destination in the first half of the twentieth century, until a major ecological disaster took place, leaving it largely abandoned and looking rather, as you said, post-apocalyptic. It's actually a fascinating place to visit...a few hundred people still live there. It was actually Kevin's ability to "cello-box" (playing cello and beatboxing at the same time, a term he actually invented) that led to him joining Pentatonix in the first place!

[@alhasse6576]

It's Papaoutai (you were close) and they sing in French

[@anne-marie8018]

Papatouai. Better the more French you know and way better when you know the story behind the song! But of course it stands on its own and the video has its own story to tell.

[@kilianmeline9902]

Don't worry the way this title is write is weird like the autor wanted it even for french

[@jimpeters9108]

I just found you today Elizabeth, and I've enjoyed watching at least 10 of your video critiques! I love the music - Evanescence, Tool, Jethro Tull, etc. You are SOOOOOO impressive! You share your enthusiasm as well as your expertise. Thank you very much! You are WAY COOL!!!

[@maisiesummers42]

This was the video that introduced me to Lindsey Stirling. Her work is fantastic, and well worth checking out. This video was made near the start of PTX's fame, and when Kirsten wasn't as comfortable on lead vocals, which is why it's primarily Scott and Mitch on lead for this one.

[@Pit_Wizard]

I had the opportunity to see Lindsey live a few years back. She's of course an amazing performer, but she's also really humble and genuine. This was around the time she lost her bandmate and friend Jason Gaviati to lymphoma, and the raw emotion coming from her performance completely broke my heart.

[@rlhcat7662]

I love Avi's bad a$$ look in this, and his attitude throughout the song. When Scott sings the bridge, that is one of my favorite things he sings in all of their hundred videos. It is so delicate and yet emotional, really sweet with the violin. Great reaction to a great video!

[@thephenome1462]

This is so good, really got into Lindsey's work after hearing this song, this is a 5-star combination, for sure. As for a suggestion - I'd say that PTX's covers of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Sound of Silence" would be my personal favs, especially since you're familiar with Disturbed's version of the latter, and it would give you an opportunity to tell us about the differences between Avi and Matt, his replacement, and as for the former... well, it's a Queen cover, so someone with your knowledge would really appreciate it, I think.

[@ballred9112]

So I just recently started listening to your channel in the last couple of months. I love music, play guitar, trumpet, and drums lightly. I absolutely love your excitement to some of the music you review. It actually makes me smile so much. I am a firefighter and I see a lot of horrible things in my career. Usually when I have a rough call I love to go back to the station and watch some of your videos. It really puts a smile on my face and I love to watch your excitement. Please continue to do what you do it really is a gift. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing videos in the future.

[@Dismal69]

Favorite line in this video "swords are very cool!" love it! rofl

[@kylefrandsen2665]

Go back and listen again. Some of the notes you think you're hearing from the cello are actually Avi's voice. It's very difficult to tell the difference, which is why I love Avi's voice so much.

[@psych77777]

oh looking forward to this. if i recall correctly this is how i found out about pentatonix

[@TheArtOfBlossoming]

Oh, two of our favourites - Lindsey Stirling *and* Pentatonix. Watching with my partner and we love your reaction to this piece that we've treasured for a while now!

[@bryonburrell9509]

That was so sooo cool that you touched on how stringed instruments can bring emotion and essentially another voice to a performance. Lindsey was criticized during her AGT performance for not having a "vocalist" in her song she performed. I screamed at the TV saying if you close your eyes her violin was singing plenty!!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, I Loved this performance and collaboration w/ Lindsey and PTX. I Loved Lindsey's choreographed violin performance along w/ PTX's Scott, Mitch, Kirstin, Avi, and especially Kevin, who was the Cellist and beatboxer (Celloboxer). Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙

[@LeskeyC001]

I was smiling throughout your video. I found your “giddy” excitement rather infectious! Kevin is an interesting guy. So you know he’s a classically trained saxophonist as well?

[@paulkasiola4041]

Love listening to acapella and the way they cover song and make it their own. This is favorite of mine. Love Lindsey and love pentatonic. Glad you enjoyed, loved seeing your reaction.

[@heartsfang]

Kevin's rendition of Down is something you really need to add to the list if you haven't already.

[@louellamoyer5578]

He does a few a slides in Down and other amazing things!

[@bingobillable]

I’m surprised that you didn’t give more credit to Kevin playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time. By the way Kevin was first chair cellist in the orchestra at Yale, and has played cello and saxophone at Carnegie Hall before joining PTX. The man is probably the most classically trained of all the members, and arguably the most talented.

[@cuivre2004]

Angelina has a couple new ones released! But I love that you are covering Lindsey Sterling and Pentatonix. This video won "Response of the Year" several years ago at the You Tube Music Awards.

[@secolerice]

This was one of my early favorites of Pentatonix. It is also how I found out about Lindsay. I have followed her ever since. You can definitely see the growth in her dancing after she was on Dancing With The Stars. I have not seen very many people reviewing this song, so thank you very much for a wonderful review!

[@doorran]

oh, this is one of my favorites. you know.. Lindsey is a genuinely nice person.. I'll bet you could get an interview with her.

[@FullMetalGatto]

They all have such amazing voices, i'd suggest you to listen their "Hallelujah" cover ... they can reach your soul and make it vibrate 🖤🖤

[@danschneier891]

I love Pentatonix (and Lindsey Stirling, she's incredible!), but in my opinion Avi's solo music is just phenomenal, and different in a way that kinda makes you understand why he had to take a step back to make it. Whether it's something deep like "Aberdeen" or surprisingly light like "Quarter past four".

[@S.Waters.]

I agree, I love Avi’s solo work.

[@kevin537]

Lindsey Stirling & Peter Hollens also have colabs that involve more swords.

[@helheimx]

and light sabers :-)

[@KitiRama]

Thank you, Elizabeth, for introducing me to Imagine Dragons and I've known for years that everything Lindsey does is wonderful.

[@jmbmusic1]

If you like Imagine Dragons, than check out VoicePlay‘s cover of „Warriors“. It’s really epic and also post-apocalyptic. Layne and J. None both play the violin in that cover as well which is super awesome! And by the way, don‘t forget to check out Tomi P‘s cover of Hellfire. If there‘s one a cappella artist you don’t want to miss out on, it‘s Tomi P. I promise.

[@brd24gor]

Add my vote for Tomi P. He's going to blow up. Insane range and seems like a great guy.

[@crazyirish8358]

Thank you for telling me this exists.

[@jmbmusic1]

@@crazyirish8358 No problem ;)

[@jackhicks1178]

Really love your channel! You remind me of how music SHOULD be appreciated. It’s totally refreshing to watch your passion. You are a total inspiration and amazing to watch. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@d.c.menard4434]

Seriously, you are very quickly becoming my favourite reactor. You are so passionate. I absolutely love it. And your facial expressions! I've been thoroughly enjoying your videos :)

[@DutchmanPF93]

I love the way she reacts you can tell she feels the music and I love that ❤️

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

4:38 I also love how Avi comes in with a harmony to the violin here. It's like a spiral that's meeting in the center to me, arriving at the end point, which is, in fact, the meeting place. So cool.

[@rhekman]

"Swords are cool" -Elizabeth Zharoff, 2021 😂

[@justinperry13]

Ugh jeez. It’s kinda impossible to not like your videos. Your obviously authentic love for music and the artists who make it... it is refreshing. I love that you can separate and appreciate literally every part of a performance. (Individual Voices, runs, swells, harmonies, dissonance, background notes, instruments, choreography, location, wardrobe, makeup, etc) Most people are fans.. we love the music and the performances. People like you though, I always consider musical scientists. You are excellent at what you do, and we appreciate it. 👩🏼‍🔬

[@jkp41978]

Okay you now have to check out Kevin's solo stuff. His looping KOvers. Down is absolutely amazing. He has his own KO youtube channel. Nothing against Matt but I miss Avi in PTX so much. I was lucky enough to see them live a few years ago. They put on a great show.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Totally understand why you miss Avi. But why can’t you get over it?? FOUR YEARS. And I’ve seen them TWICE with Matt. They were fantastic!

[@jkp41978]

@@drieuxkoeppel8152 It may be the choice in songs but I haven't enjoyed the newer music. I still go back to the earlier releases. I've preferred HomeFree more lately and county is down the list of genres for me. I think I peaked with PTX with Imagine and Bohemian Rapsody. It's hard to top either for me.

[@foxwithtubesox1075]

Ever since Avi left, I've been listening to his solo stuff more than PTX with Matt. The original group had a special chemistry that will never be matched. Their vocals mixed so well. Matt is OK, but Avi's voice will never be matched.

[@aservantofYah1968]

This version blows away the original. Big fan of Lindsey and Pentatonix and this collab is the equivalent of a nuclear explosion I never thought that there could be a more haunting instrument than the violin, but the cello is right up there.

[@cheekrrettlurks8441]

Over my long life, in my dreams, I make someone respond to me the way you respond to music. Your reaction to Avi's sword, too, was so ... idk cute? real? wow? I always smile watching your videos.

[@GothicNight21]

I really love hoy Lindsey has grownth until today. I remember to listen to her almost at it's beginning, and now she has the attention she deserves.. It's wonderful ^^

[@CyanideGirl94]

Avi went on to make some amazing solo work after he left the group. His song "Otherside" is just gorgeous.

[@gingerjohnson1095]

He hasn't put one out yet that isn't just gorgeous.

[@larrywright4539]

If you’re amazed by Lindsey’s dancing while playing her violin, you should watch her performance of her original song “Crystallize” while she’s suspended by her hair. She’s awesome!

[@Edward-W]

Whaaat? This is such a classic from the early days of both Lindsey and Pentatonix! Such a pleasant surprise to find her on your channel!! :D

[@jeffcollins7536]

This and Say Something were the first two songs I heard from Pentatonix. Still my favorite PTX songs. I've been a fan of Lindsey since AGT. They are all amazing.

[@TheRedAnvil40]

I really wish "The Arena" by Lindsey Sterling and Jason Richardson had lyrics to it sometimes. As a musician I think you'd appreciate her talent mixed with his.

[@nightsgrow6575]

Yeeess it’s one of my favorites of hers

[@logannewman4532]

Stoked for this one. I’ll see ya in the morning!

[@julzandad]

you are such a treat to watch! amazing colab with these two!

[@danellwein8679]

thank you for this Elizabeth .. .this made my day .... Lindsey and Pentatonix go well together ...

[@ladykilgore2337]

I love the original. I love this one even more. It's perfection. Lindsey is always amazing. Kevin's cello playing is as pure and lyrically expressive as his singing voice and the fact that he can do it while beatboxing is superhuman. Scott's voice has the perfect grit and texture for this song. Kirstin and Mitch are doing so much in the background to add delicious flavor. Avi's warm rich bass is ear love. Plus he is a beautiful, beautiful man, but that has nothing to do with the music. This is the collaboration I didn't know I needed until I heard it. Now I regularly go back and listen to it when I need an injection of pure awesome.

[@LaneRoadevilPhilan]

Love your reaction during the beginning of the video. The flutter of your eyes, how you sit forward in the chair, and the ear to ear grin. Subbed.

[@OneOfManyStewarts]

This was back in the day when PTX was amazing. A lot of talent in that group. Kevin is a one man band, Avi is untouchable in the bass, vocal connection between the other three is special. I wish they would not have changed.

[@LovinOne.]

Seeing Lindsey live was the most special and amazing experience!! She is effortless!! IF YOU EVER GET a chance... SEE HER LIVE!! You will be MINDBLOWN!!! (Used to play myself in grade school so there is a special place for the violin. She blows my mind with the talent she carries)

[@tanjak72]

I really really love the way your Expression shifts with the music. It is so enjoyable to watch you, you seem to feel and live through the music. Amazing.

[@trevorwilliams1026]

Another collaboration you might enjoy with Lindsey Stirling is Skyrim, with Peter Hollens. Very heavily mixed, and the video includes a note that it included 120 tracks, but all of it is Lindsey's violin and Peter's voice. I'd love to see your enthusiastic review of this one sometime.

[@terrisorvillo3051]

Her giddy school girl giggle is exactly my reaction when that song came out

[@rickieodem488]

Lindsay is a great collaborator, the ones with Peter Hollens are fun and fantastic! My favorite is Skyrim, but the one that brings me to tears is Thousand Years, you have to watch it to understand why!

[@lzz9376]

I am always smiling after I've watched one of your videos, a very welcome thing in these solitary times. So thank you for that :) On another note, I would love for you to react to some more Voctave. They have a recent album out where there is a Prince of Egypt medley that I think you would absolutely geek out over. Loved your reaction, great video - as always. Thanks for sharing your awesome with us. /Lizz

[@klayers1555]

They also did a really clever collaboration with Lindsey on Papaoutai - in French, no less! Thank you for a great reaction - I always learn something new or gain a fresh perspective of my favorites works when you break them down.

[@lisa2725_]

Please react to their cover of Hallelujah or Imagine next!

[@bknesheim]

Leonard Cohen original version live in London would be a much better choice.

[@DennisRyu]

One of my all time favorite music videos. The visuals are stunning too and fit very well. Costume design, camera work and whole setting gives this post apocalyptic feeling. Placement of the characters throughout the song also plays into telling the story. Lindseys dancing is awesome, love that pirouette into kick around the middle of the song she does, feels like she is an anime char doing some crazy power move.

[@larryplympton9727]

I'm not sure why, but many of your reaction videos not only make me incredibly happy, but bring tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing your time, talent and positivity! (You have one of the most expressive faces I've ever seen. Truly amazing.)

[@olabergvall3154]

PTX always makes every song they cover better than the original. Imho. It's just what they do

[@awesomemccoolname226]

Kevin is a real renaissance man! Other people have already rattled off his accomplishments below. Fun fact: Scott Mitch and Kirsten found him from a KZbin video of him beatboxing and playing the cello at the same time. So this is almost a return to the genesis of Pentatonix.

[@Tampahop]

This was the very first song I heard from Pentatonix. I had been playing the mmo Defiance and they use "Radioactive" in one of their game trailers. In looking for the music video, i came across the Pentatonix video and fell in love with their arrangement. From there, I found "The Sing Off" and it was off to the races. I was hooked.

[@amyc9257]

Just found your channel in my recommendations today...now like 10 videos in. I love how expressive you are when reacting, and really enjoy your technical breakdowns and "nerding out". Such a fun channel! Thanks for the content!!