Listening to PTX for the first time! Mary, Did You Know? - REACTION

[@paulself8698]

2:23 before you even start the video - as we'd say in England, "you're wittering on"..

[@KyleKholin]

Sorry Paul. This was my first video ever and I was trying to give some background about the channel. I suppose I should have done that in a separate video. I'm not a very good youtuber.

[@brendacase1647]

They don’t do anything in their videos that they can not reproduce on stage . It is all them

[@dawggiie]

@@KyleKholin I disagree, I love your content and wish you pursued further however I respect that you have things going on as everyone does and wish you well.

[@lindamorris3149]

When you said "Wait, my friend said I have to..." all of us Pentaholics said, along with you, "Listen with headphones" LOL

[@mkmerth]

Linda Morris Exactly!!

[@annab6726]

And maybe move the hat off your ears so the headphones can actually do their job?

[@amandasamson4513]

ha ha ha yep

[@ShyAnn291]

Linda Morris I am able to cast in on my TV, so it sounds great that way!

[@angeldove8070]

Frrr

[@filipflajsman2027]

Kyle: "about the beatboxer...I don't know if they add some effects to that.." Me: "nope, that's just Kevin"

[@lellyt2372]

Yep, he is the human 808 after all 🙃

[@swami114]

Kevin had reverbs on the sing off. He is the signing version of that crazy comedian in Spaceballs.

[@basemusic8048]

@Martin SHEPHERD There ofc is eq, compressor, pitch correction (maybe), delay (maybe), reverb on it... but well thats like default :)

[@AmyAndThePup]

@Martin SHEPHERD Yeah. Reverb. Not sure what else, but it's not that he can't make the same sounds live--he so can.

[@lilyt18]

Unreal.

[@EstelKenobi]

Kyle: *hears Avi singing normally* wow he's got a deep voice Me: Oh sweetie.... you have NO idea...

[@layneemowell8367]

EstelKenobi he needs to listen to avi’a solo/new stuff

[@kailistands3355]

My exact responce

[@tiffanys9471]

Just you wait. You’ll be amazed

[@juliefitzgerald3615]

Oh, man, me too 🤣 I was like DUUUDE! You have NO IDEA!!

[@dreamscapesrecords6840]

hahahah true

[@matthewcorbett7367]

‘Damn, he’s got a deep voice...’ Buckle yourself in, he hasn’t even started yet!

[@super_siri]

Seriously!!! Him and Tim Faust from home free shake me to my core with their bass!!!

[@aspecttnd]

@@super_siri Geoff is incredible too, he looks like a baby but his voice rocks your booones!!

[@fatmanvidz]

Listen to the first noel. You'll thank me later

[@luannecates8481]

Avi’s VOCAL RANGE is F#1-E♭5! He is incredible!! He left the group (unfortunately) in September 2017. It was a sad time.

[@garrettledford1147]

Hears Avi sing in his higher register "Damn he's got a deep voice"

[@nikelodeon6852]

It's called correctly guessing voice type by timbre and tone.

[@aks799]

Blu Dude lol my thoughts exactly

[@garrettledford1147]

Nikhil Varghese It’s called a joking remark

[@nikelodeon6852]

@@garrettledford1147 I'm pointing out how he guessed that Avi had a deep voice..

[@super_siri]

I literally said that's not even low for him!!!

[@lauriehanley2301]

Him: "Wow, he's got a deep voice" Avi: "Hold my beer"

[@johnholder4208]

Hold my upper range. 😁

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, Knowing what I do about singers of this kind, most likely water, not beer, but you're not lying, and who cares. I know what you mean. Yours, Ann

[@mewzetm8928]

Avi actually went so low, and carried the sound to the point he blew up a base Amp while warming up for a concert! He has an astoundingly amazing voice, as do all of the other members of the group. I was sad when he left the group, but they found someone who blends very well with the group.

[@kellytyrrell1253]

These people are genuine. And bloody awesome! Listen to Hallelujah, and Bohemian Rhapsody Pentatonix-style!

[@kristinhowk8231]

The names are: Scott (baritone, tall blond), Mitch (tenor), Avi (bass)*, Kirstie (mezzo-soprano), Kevin (beatboxer/tenor/cello). *Avi left the group in late 2017, and was replaced by Matt in 2018. Mitch & Kirstie change styles frequently which leads people to think they are different people, but the only lineup change that has occurred is the bass. PTX uses very light editing on their albums, but are careful to record a version that will sound very much the same as when they sing live. For instance, they’ll double the beatbox track in the recording, or similar. But every sound you hear is made by the 5 of them.

[@timbrwolf1121]

Yeah they often double track Avi and Kevin to fill in the vocal instrumental properly

[@aprillittle595]

Also, definitely check out some of Avi's new work!! Its awesome.

[@MadeaNH]

Mitch is actually a counter tenor.

[@vannahedits]

Kristin Howk i love your description

[@vannahedits]

Mitch is a counter tenor but yeah you got it!

[@carlfjnon]

One of the best joys in life, witnessing the birth of a new Pentaholic

[@lauriep2018]

Lol as you noticed, this group reinvented a cappella. They've won three Grammys so far. Some of their covers you may enjoy is The Sound of Silence and Bohemian Rhapsody. I've seen them live seen times and I can guarantee they sound even better live. That tenor you are talking about is Mitch Grassi and is amazing. His voice is a bit higher the beat boxer is Kevin Olusola and the guy is just sick. The beat boxing in this song is nothing for. He even plays cello while beatboxing. It's all a cappella 100%. Great first reaction!

[@KyleKholin]

Thanks Laurie! Wow, that's crazy that they've won 3 grammy's. Which songs were it for? Thanks for watching!

[@kat1be]

@@KyleKholin They won for Daft Punk, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene with Dolly Parton. Great first reaction! 😁

[@louchat333]

They are amazing.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

@@anninriverside755 they won season 3 of The Sing Off, so that's likely where you saw them

[@MadeaNH]

Mitch is actually what they call a counter tenor. Chris Coelfer from Glee is another counter-tenor. His voice is amazing as are the rest of the voices!

[@craigbyrnes7077]

The tenor has an incredible upper range!!!! This is my “favorite” new vocal experience!!!!

[@marymichele340]

I’ve watched this several times because NOTHING is better than watching someone watching Pentatonix the first time and loving them as much as I do

[@grase99]

kevin's beatboxing sometimes sounds like it has effects or reverb because of the way they layer it with avis bass notes. usually very little editing on the vocals!

[@deborrastrom8559]

His High voice Is His!!! He is unusual....The Beat boxer sings & plays all instruments they are all unusual separately! Soo much fun to watch your surprised reactions. Lol

[@vickimoran1349]

And it doesn't matter what your usually into, they will capture your heart and your total respect.

[@casssearles8919]

I am so glad I found your first reaction video. I have watched others you have posted and I like your style...subscribed...the ONLY KZbin I have EVER subscribed to.

[@terrikeller3991]

Mitch has unbelievable range!!

[@summerarmstrong2841]

I LOVE watching people react to Pentatonix for the first time!! It shocks them every time!

[@rlhcat7662]

Great reaction! First - Yes, Kevin (beatboxer) is amazing. The beat is mostly him with a small amount of reverb. When they perform live, he sounds almost the same with no effects. Second - In the background, you also hear the deep bass voice dude, Avi (beard & beanie) doing a pounding bass rhythm. Third - Yes, Mitch can sing that high without falsetto. He and the girl, Kirstie, have almost the same range, which makes for great harmony. Scott, blonde baritone (first singer), rounds out the group. Fourth - You have a great friend to ask you to check this out, and to suggest headphones. You miss a lot of what the bass and beatboxer are doing without them. Finally, since you like rock, they did a great cover of Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@sharonstuebi8181]

You picked my very favorite song of theirs it blows me away EVERY TIME I hear it

[@kevinkarcher7508]

I saw them 3 years ago in Walt Disney World and they were really good with no instruments in sight for maybe a 100 people. Little did I know of their future success.

[@marymckay8283]

A very moving song performed by a very moving group!

[@Back2SquareOne]

The thing about Pentatonix is that each member is a singular standout talent yet they are all clear on the fact that the level 10 magik happens when they combine their voices with nearly inhuman precision. They do sometimes include body slaps and stomps but they typically do not include any instruments or canned backing sounds, unless they combine with a featured artist like Lindsey Stirling. Yeah, even if their genre of music isn't your thing, you kinda have to be blown away by their sheer raw talent.

[@FD2003Abc]

I LOVE seeing reactions to PTX for the first time! Yes -- PTX is all acapella, including the beat boxing.

[@jenniferackerman511]

They do such a wide range of music. They're mostly known for their covers and mashups. But their originals are fire too!

[@edithrockwell2380]

Nothing Added 😱😱😱 that Beat Boxer is All natural, It’s All Him !!! And the young mans voice is natural ❣️❣️❣️

[@LadyAyumiMusic]

Kevin doesn't get to sing as often because they need him to hold down the beat. Um, I would recommend definately checking out Kevin's solo stuff (Renegade, Down-Marian Hill and SIgn of the Times-Harry styles KOver). I also think you might like their cover of Sound of Silence (originally by Simon and Garfunkle but covered by many over the years. Welcome to youtube video making and have fun on your music discovering journey.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

They are one of my absolute favorite groups. And it is all done by them.

[@squeakyvette]

Mitch is a natural tenor and absolutely amazing. However Avi, the bass, has always been my absolute favorite!

[@marysilveus7576]

Thank you from being so raw open and honest

[@morganbee7875]

First time! This is DEFINITELY the best way to start😆

[@KlainerFTW]

Fantastic reaction! Please do more reactions. And yes, all just them. No effects added. Suggestions; Aha Live The Star Vista New Years Day live (its an original) Gold Where Are U Now God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Run to You Evolution of Ariana Grande Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Can You Feel the Love Tonight All the Sing Off performances Literally anything by them to be honest haha

[@jlhskittles]

They also collaborated with todric hall in the 'wizard of ahhs' it's my absolute favorite

[@beautifulellie1223]

Coventry Carol is hauntingly beautiful.

[@RealAngelOfMusic]

@@jlhskittles yes, another one that loves it 😍😍😍

[@RealAngelOfMusic]

And Bohemian Rhapsody

[@mezzodave]

This song gives me an ear-gasm every time. The only other one of their songs that does this is "Run to You." Highly recommend it (with headphones)!

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

If you want to add to your workout playlist check out "Change on the Rise" by the bass in this group (dark hair, gorgeous voice, beanie). Change on the Rise is POWERFUL and lots of people use it in the gym. His name is Avi Kaplan and it's on his solo channel. He layered all the vocal parts but there is some instrumentation in his solo work.

[@theresamarion823]

I am a new subscriber and Avi has always been my favorite. You should definitely check out his solo work and his Change On the Rise will definitely be one to add to your playlist for the gym. Please include some of their solo work to your reactions.

[@karen7198]

This group had started in school ,went on a competition on Tv years ago and won. Ever since then they just get better as time goes on!☮️

[@dustynewman1]

All a capella. This song always brings tears to my eyes. It's audio perfection.

[@tman9204]

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is a great song by Pentatonix. I listen to it on repeat every Christmas (since it came out) A reaction to that would be fun

[@tman9204]

Or reacting to "The Sing Off" season 3 performances by Pentatonix

[@jeffc8965]

I love this one also. Great arrangement and I love the irony of an a capella group performing an instrumental song.

[@baskervillebee6097]

They won a Grammy for this song with no words.

[@Ladystardragon]

Kyle you are CLEARLY a REAL music lover... Because, even though it's 'not your jam' you can see the amazingness of the music!! I absolutely LOVE Pentatonix!!

[@singerforever223]

Kevin singing “Oh get it, get it” LITERALLY ME EVERY TIME I HEAR KEVINS VOICE

[@TorchwoodPandP]

Goosebumps, every single time!

[@irishangel5689]

Great reaction and welcome to the PTX family. Once they draw you in you take one hell of a trip down the rabbit hole. Avi is the one with the deep voice. (This is an old video and unfortunately he is no longer with PTX) Scott is the tall blonde, Kirstie is the female, Kevin is the beat boxer and yes that is all him. He is probably the most talented beat boxer on the planet and last is Mitch, and this song actually doesn't do his voice justice. He is amazing in this but he can go so much higher. Everything about his voice is what most people would expect from a female singer. I think he has ranked up there in the top five performers in the world that can reach as high as he can. Mitch's vocal range is insane. If you want to keep checking out PTX there is sooooo many you need to take a look at. Bohemian Rhapsody, Aha! Live in Singapore, Run to You, Sing, Daft Punk, Imagine, Gold, just to name a few. Also, Scott and Mitch are part of a second group they put together that is just the two of them called Superfruit. They have some amazing stuff. And last, yes, PTX is all them. Everything you hear they do with their voices or bodies. A few later songs Kevin plays his Cello (while beat boxing at the same time) but that's it. Say Something is a good one where he does both. And he also does solo work that is amazing, that you can check out how talented he truly is. And there Christmas stuff is insane. I'm not big on Christmas music but when I listen to it, it has to be PTX. White Winter Hymnal, Sweater Weather, Dance of the Sugar Plum Faries will blow you away, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- WOW, again, just to name a few.

[@jaymccanless1448]

By now you must know. It's all them, no electronic devices at all. Just pure supported sound. The best I've heard.

[@jcbogdon]

Lol love the look on your face like holy crap where did those voices come from!

[@danielsimonson1639]

Mitch is the one with the high falsetto voice. Scott started the song. Avi, the one with the beard, is the bass, but shares the bass with Scott when he sings lead. Kevin is the percussion, who is his own effects-I call it percussion instead of beatbox, because he is light years beyond beatboxing. Everything you hear is all them, no effects (except reverb in their mikes), and there are no background tracks. The only musical instrument is that sometimes Kevin plays a cello. The girl's name is Kristen. Scott created a group of kids, called acaPop Kids, and they are almost as mind blowing as Pentatonix. You should hear their version of a mash-up of Bohemian Rhapsody/Somebody to Love. You should also check out Pentatonix's videos of Hallelujah and Bohemian Rhapsody. Hallelujah received over 600 million views!

[@cassandrahepp6445]

LOVED the reaction. I always love peoples first reaction to Pentatonix because it's always the same as mine was and this happened to be the first song I ever heard them do. You should check out their version of "Hallelujah". And Mitch's voice is naturally that high. The more you watch the more you will appreciate just how "effortlessly" he sings. Again LOVED the reaction!

[@jameslaing3733]

His first word was DAMN! That tells me everything. Common Bubba, I want to hear what you say.

[@coranoel7320]

his voice is naturally that high. hes a tenor

[@princessoffire1107]

Kyle, you had the exact same reaction to Penta we had the first time we heard them, and I know you've gotten the answer by now but yes, that is totally their voices doing ALL of the instruments.

[@bethcrandall1]

I love finding new people discovering them for the first time. They're so talented and have done so many great songs! Enjoy the journey! I'll be watching!

[@rozie9762]

The black guy is doing that bass sound. The bass singer, Ari left the band and this guy took his place. He's amazing. This is the first time I heard him sing. I listen to the same type of music you do and I like bass so I do not listen to a capella but they are just fantastic. You forget there's no instruments and they do their own arrangements. This and Hallelujah are tones on my phone. Just beautiful

[@Blue-rl5dp]

Oh, plenty of people try to deny it but there's a bit of enhancement on the studio versions, but not much. There are people who record them live on their cell phones with vids out there and they are pretty damned close to the studio version, given the difference of a good sound system and the minuscule speaker of a cell phone. Another A Capella group you NEED to hear is Home Free doing In The Blood. Their beat boxer is unreal. Even doesn't play a harmonica, though you'd swear he does.

[@jeffc8965]

Yes. Definitely check out Home Free. I'd also add Voiceplay to the list. I sang a little bass (many) years ago and Avi (formerly of Pentatonix), Tim (Home Free), and Geoff (Voiceplay) are 3 guys that can make the walls shake at the low end of their vocal range.

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

...And their version of Man of Constant Sorrow

[@super_siri]

And Elvira with the oak ridge boys is just fun!!!

[@chandreyeejackson5]

This group is a 100% acapella. The guy with really high pitch is Mitch and he has an angelic voice. The blonde tall guy is Scott, the beatboxer is Kevin and he also plays the cello and is an amazing singer too. The bearded man with a really deep voice is their bassist and his name is Avi. He left the group around two years back and is releasing his solo albums noe and getting ready to go on tour

[@trudypedersen-french3593]

No instruments, just them singing beautifully.

[@jangee6993]

Daft Punk was their first Grammy. They filmed and recorded it in their apartment.

[@absurdashbee5988]

Haha in a kitchen pantry or something like that. So amazing

[@jamescurfman3284]

And it cost them a total of something like $400 because they did it all themselves. Just AMAZING for what they turned out! :)

[@grandeprairie9268]

And now, for Christmas, Home Free and "Do You Hear What I Hear" - you will not be disappointed.

[@starfreek101]

I have heard this song so many times and it still gives me chills.

[@nicodemussawbones5941]

They really are just full acapella. They're using the cave to their advantage, but it's 100% them. I saw them live once, it's incredible I don't even know which one to suggest... White Winter Hymnal is impressive, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is one they put an amazing spin on.

[@absurdashbee5988]

I get to see them in April 2020. So excited! I have been dying to see them for years now and it's finally happening.

[@joannesanders9562]

@@absurdashbee5988 was it cancelled for covid? We saw them in Adelaide, South Australia in Feb. Amazing.

[@absurdashbee5988]

@@joannesanders9562 No 😫 it got postponed because of COVID. Then I moved countries and had to sell my tickets so hopefully when they hold the new dates the person who bought them can at least go see them. I wanted to see them so bad too. Maybe one day they'll come to Asia and I'll be able to see them then.

[@rspivat]

And the cave must have had truly incredible acoustic! I can only imagine singing there. Wondering if there's a cave nearby now...

[@heidi_d]

I wasn’t there (LOL) but this doesn’t sound like it was recorded in that cave. Sounds like it was recorded in a studio, and the video was filmed there. That’s not to say they wouldn’t sound amazing in there!

[@kaycooper8196]

Only voices, no instruments! They are my favorite acapella group. Their voices are for real, no electronics. There are many songs by them, please listen to all of it. It's not all gospel tunes, cuz they do a whole genre. You will be floored! They can all make instrumental sounds! They are fab!

[@jt8612]

Welcome to Pentaholic's Anonymous. You're off to a great start. Enjoyed your reaction video.

[@imkt716]

He’s ALL the effects. No help. They are ALL amazing!!

[@mecfstraveler]

I read comments already so I wouldn't repeat info you already have read. I need to add that Kevin does just as good beat boxing live as seen on the A Capella Competition "The Sing-Off" which aired on NBC. Pentatonix won the 3rd season in 2011 and they becane known for the rythm and bass. They sound so big (to quote a judge) and it literally sounds like instruments are playing with the group. Another thing is Mitch Grassi, black hair, higher voice. Mitch is a Counter Tenor and he is one of those rare male counter tenors who has a timbre that makes them sounf exactly like a female if you had your eyes closed and couldnt see it was a male singing. He's expanded his range ever higher throughout the 8 years they've been a group and his control jumping all over his range gets voice coaches very excited. He has great technique, not a lot of formal training aside from Singing with Scott and Kirstie (they've been friends since the age of ten) in Choir in High School, doing arrangements and duets with Scott on their own, and the Trio (named "The Trio") the three formed in high school. But Mitch is the tenor in harmonies most of the time. As a soloist he goes all over his range.. almost always working in a high note.. the group arranges in these moments too, and Mitch jokingly acts the victim of what they're putting his voice through. A new Bass enters the scene in late 2016 when Original Bass Man Avi Kaplan leaves the group due to their constant work and touring schedule. He needs time with family thst you do not get at the pace this group keeps. Matt Sallee joins and I love both basses. But after 3 Christmas tours, 2 Summer Tours (this one is a world tour) several albums and music videos I see Matt as full-fledged member and I am only looking forward. You should check out "Bohemian Rhapsody", "AHa!" Live Singapore Star Vista Aha!" Live Singapore Star Vista kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4WVf6Bqm76gf5Y

[@Mara-sim]

Yes these guys do All Acapella vocal effects. Human beatboxing no electronics. Fandam awesome group!

[@megan722]

Yes! It’s a pet peeve of mine too when reactors have seen it before. Loses the magic of first time listening. And good call on the headphones 😉 I’ll go ahead and request one of the medleys, maybe “Evolution of Michael Jackson”?

[@Evija3000]

A member of Pentantonix does anything for 0.5 seconds. Kyle: "Dam, he's good" :D Love it.

[@lizzardsthename]

What makes the beatboxing even better is Avi. His deep tones and vibrations in his voice help make the tune even better.

[@phyllisweaver8911]

What you hear is what it is! No mix and no backs. They are amazing. Definitely check out more of their work!

[@donny1960]

Thanks for the reaction. You are very good at it. Your reactions seem genuine, which is somewhat rare these days. Pentatonix is very good at what they do. Great voices and percussion. The secret of their success is a combination of those voices and their arrangements. They know how to utilize their talents to the fullest extent. You will see in their other videos just how far that talent takes them and us. Hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence are some of their most popular videos. But they make a lot of Christmas videos also. Try Carol of the Bells or Here Comes Santa Claus. Thanks again for the reaction.

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, It's so... lovely?... to see someone reacting to their first Pentatonix track. Not having any idea of the ride they're in for. Se as the first notes comes, the pupils dilating just that little bit. Checking if their equipment is on right. Looking bewildered as the voices weaves through each others just like liquid gold. Having to go back for another listen to a phrase, because did he/she/they do that!? Is it only the ONE beatboxer? That is a great voice! Do they sound like this? How on earth did the voices go that smooth. What Is Going On??? All of us just waiting knowingly, sharing virtual looks and amongst each other and nodding, yes that's what they sound like. No tricks. And There it is... That instant we all recognize. Another music lover converted to this oh so special vocal group. Trying to re-evaluate all they thought they knew about how music should go. All of us nodding to them. Yes they did, and they do. A couple of weeks gone, and the same person have read up on them, know their names, voice types, and registers. It doesn't matter if they come from death metal or country, blue grass or opera, they, just like we have, have found that something we all just plainly love. Yours, Ann

[@alanaanderson7260]

Your reaction had me subbing....great job man love your channel.

[@ProudAmerican1829]

Pentatonix is a great group to start with. Pentaholics (fans of Pentatonix) LOVE watching reactions of people who are new to the group. They really changed what a capella is. I've seen them live several times and they pretty much sound the same. They do very little post-recording.

[@gerrysteppe]

You might want to watch their start on a TV Show the Sing Off.

[@vannahedits]

Gerry Steppe TAKING IT ALL THE WAY BACK!😂❤️

[@rcb3921]

It really is interesting to watch their sing off stuff. They were still finding themselves as a group after adding Avi and Kevin. also, Amplified singing is always a bit curious - hearing your group through monitors is not the same as hearing your group in proper acoustics. Still, they performed well, and it's neat to watch their first strides and compare it to where they are now.

[@Kittyscrazyfurrmusic]

I love people reacting to ptx for the first time :)

[@lisar1684]

Please reaction the PTX Bohemian Rhapsody. It is amazing.

[@mandychomps]

They never add anything else pure natural incredible Acchapella

[@butchdecker9104]

I think that this was the first time Kevin sang in a video, but I might be wrong. Since then he had sung in more. To truly experience his talent, search KO Olusula "Down" or any of his others. Thanks for reacting.

[@stevenw4549]

I first heard them sing 'Little Drummer boy" I knew then they was different. On a whole different level. You do a good job. Nice vid.

[@crystalmorris215]

Dude....my nerves are SHOT after this reaction lol. Every time you stopped the video you had that look of recognition in your eyes. I was like "I know he's not about to tell me he remembers this song...not after that disclaimer lol. 😉

[@eugenegrewing2587]

It's 100% all them. Avi uses the bass proximity effect of microphones to great effect and they have other tricks like that they can do, but there's nothing added in post.

[@1079walter]

You might want to check out PTX's version of "Sound of Silence"...the best song they've ever done!

[@snr2snt190]

Your mind will be blown with Pentatonix Hallelujah..never heard 5 ppl together who ALL were awesome in their own.its usually just 2 maybe 3 with great in an acapella and the rest kinda fill in gaps, but these ppl are all talented beyond anything I've heard...i had same reaction first time I heard them

[@SauliusMatas1]

Thanks for making this. You have a real talent and a genuine honesty. I'm looking forward seeing more of your reaction videos. I saw Pentatonix for the first time last summer. Everything they did was acapela, but they were using an enormous stadium PA with something like 80,000 watts of power, so the beat wave that guy created hit the audience like a bomb exploding. But then, at the end of the concert, they turned off the PA and sang completely acoustically to an audience of some 18,000, and they sounded fantastic. They obviously couldn't replicate the big bass and beat waves, but they somehow used the natural echo of the stadium to build big powerful harmonies.

[@hgkmom2626]

I subscribed, well done! I am looking forward to more of your videos. May you have a blessed holiday season.

[@Bonofox1]

🌟MORE PENTATONIX reactions!!! They have won 3 Grammys Please react to these songs that won them the Grammys 🌟1. Daft Punk Medley 🌟2. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy 🌟3. Jolene ft. Dolly Parton The members are: 💙Scott Hoying - Tall blonde - baritone / bass / falsetto 🖤Avi ( Ah-vee) Kaplan - guy with beanie/beard - bass / baritone ❤Kirstie Maldonado - mezzo soprano / Alto 💛Kevin Olusula - beatboxer / tenor 💚Mitch Grassi - counter tenor 💜Matt Sallee replaced Avi who was a member from 2011 to 2017 👉Scott, Kirstie and Mitch are childhood friends from Texas ... They grew up doing musical theater and coir. In High School the 3 of them formed The Trio (singing Acapella videos here on YT) After HS Scott moved to So. California and attended UCLA and was part of the So. Cal Vocals. It was suggested that he audition for a televised Acapella singing competition The Sing Off which was going on it's 3rd season. Scott contacted Kirstie and Mitch to join him. Scott was also suggested to get a bass and beatboxer to make them sound fuller. Scott was introduced to Avi ( who is from California) then he was told about a cello-boxing beatboxer that had a viral video on KZbin. Kevin is originally from Kentucky but was attending YALE and had just graduated Pre-Med with the intention of being a doctor. Kevin agreed to meet Scott in California. Scott helped fund Kevin's ticket. The 5 members met officially as a group a day before the audition. They all said they clicked together right away. They ended up winning that season of the show ( All those videos are here on YT in mrduckbear11 channel.) Scott thought of the name PENTATONIX - for the 5 members / harmonies 👉👉They are THEE BEST ACAPELLA GROUP.. Over 17 million subscribers over a billion YT views!!.

[@lellyt2372]

I'm a Metallica fan, STP fan, AIC, NIN, classical baroque, etc etc and I absolutely love PTX. It's all about the voice, melody and complexity of sound/harmony etc and it doesn't matter what genres I find it in, I become obsessed pretty quick !

[@emersonscott8765]

Mitch is the one with the really high voice and yes his voice is just naturally that high Avi is the one with the really deep voice Kirstie is the girl Kevin is the beatboxer And Scott is the blond

[@DaniSamu34]

100% a cappella, Mitch's voice is naturally that high, but he did do vocal training to boost his range, Kirstie is a vocal powerhouse too, and Kevin oft surprises with his singing, and also shocks with his ability to play the cello whilst doing so. Avi's got an absolutely stunning range, and Scott has the ability to carry a note beautifully. They all bring a it together to have a full-bodied piece of art.

[@tamarasmith9060]

Yes, they are fantastic at making great a capella arrangements of songs, often with little unexpected changes or surprises for that PTX touch. They can sound rich & full like there are instruments by layering or harmonizing just right. They have original songs as well as *tons* of covers. Besides their Christmas albums, they are mostly in the pop-rock genre but also do other genres like rap, punk, rock, r&b, etc or even imitate an orchestra. They even do songs in other languages, like Spanish, Japanese, & French, especially performing them on their live concerts for the fans there. Occasionally Kevin (the beatboxer) also plays his cello to accent a song or does a "celloboxing" performance. If there is something like his cello added besides vocals then you will see it, like when they stomp/thump their chest/clap. They have had guest collabs too, adding a 6th voice just for fun or as a way to do a great song with the original artist but do it a capella, like when they performed the country classic Jolene with Dolly Parton. For something different, they also did a fun homage to the Wizard of Oz with another singer Todrick Hall. (He's quite open with his obsession with the movie.) It's called the Wizard of Ahhhhs, & quite a fun way to see them do a medley of mostly modern songs retelling the story.

[@thunderingherddrumline2139]

I have seen these guys in person and I tell you, they sound exactly the same unplugged, live, and in video/LP. They are ungodly good

[@eileenrockwell9086]

Great reaction! Highly recommend Bohemian Rhapsody by them, since you say you like rock

[@krmh75]

Agreed!

[@DifferentLightDeb]

Totally agree.... their BR is AMAZING!

[@wvob6752]

Needs to tone down the foul language though.

[@philiptaylor1762]

God, I LOVE watching people’s first reactions to Pentatonix!

[@candypaddle]

@1:48 (deep sigh) "I don't know if it's gonna be my thing" ....LOL buckle-up buttercup, once you discover PTX there's no going back. PTX is everyone's thing :D

[@kathlake4009]

Both Pentatonix and Home Free were winners on the excellent but short-lived contest series called SingOff. I've been watching Pentatonix since they won in 2012, and Home Free since they won in 2013. These two bands definitely reinvented a capella. Their contest videos are on KZbin. As a music lover, you will enjoy watching Pentatonix's creativity develop.

[@marilyncooper4846]

No one does songs like Pentatonix! It IS all a cappella. No addition anything added over their voices. They give me goosebumps no matter what they sing. I hope you will be as in love with them as I am, and a bazillion other fans!

[@billiemchone515]

All acapella. They are the best group ever. Glad you liked it. They do lots of covers of all types of music. The beat boxer is the best I've ever heard.

[@stfreed]

Mitch is a Counter-Tenor....VERY high voice. Also, No FX on Kevin (the beat boxer)

[@anahudon2109]

Ptx is amazing you've gotta check out more from them they giver me goosebumps

[@114den]

Mitch is my favorite and yes he normally sings high you should do a video on you reacting to Mitch Grassi high notes

[@joy-louisegape5775]

Yes that is Mitch's natural voice, and it is 1000% a cappella! You definitely need to react to their cover of Hallelujah which showcases exactly how high that Mitch can sing. I also loved your reaction, especially that you are stepping out of your comfort music genre

[@mikes1188]

You should check out “Home Free” they are a a cappella band also, with a country twist. There harmonies are fantastic.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Home Free Seven Bridges Road is better than the original.