Pentatonix Daft Punk Reaction video

[@malykoth]

Don't be afraid to pause when you want to make a comment. We're here for your comments and opinion, after all. ;-) I, for one, like hearing your thoughts as they come to you. Trying to save everything for a final analysis and you might forget a point you wanted to make. I would recommend running it back a few seconds after each pause, though, so you don't miss the flow of it (for your sake more than ours). You're doing a great job!

[@hstppt]

Ditto, ditto, and ditto! :-)

[@lukashasselNY]

Thx for saying. Yes, true. I just know when I have watched other reaction videos on a song I love, I hate when they pause in the middle of the climax type thing. Don't want to do that on my own videos. :)

[@rudewalrus5636]

Indeed; if we want to see the song uninterrupted, we can always go watch the official video!

[@Pezuzzu]

@@lukashasselNY I feel you on the don't want to stop at the wrong spot. I've found that if the reactor rewinds the song maybe 10 or 15 seconds, it's normally far enough back to get the whole climaxing phrase of the song in its entirety (if you were unlucky enough to pause at the absolutely worst time). It makes it better for me at least :)

[@janetranslates]

I agree with all of the above! I want to hear your thoughts, and of course you don't want to talk OVER the video and miss so much good stuff, so pausing is the way to go (also helps avoid copyright problems, I think). And then rewinding a bit helps you get back in and hear the complete phrase. This is my first time watching you react, and as soon as I finish this comment, I'm hitting "subscribe." I like your style!

[@kathyastrom1315]

They won the Grammy for their arrangement here. Fun fact-this arrangement has been adapted for marching band! I heard a band perform it at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on tv one year, and a French military band played it for Macron on Bastille Day a few years ago.

[@lukashasselNY]

wow. :)

[@rlhcat7662]

I believe they played the Bastille Day performance in the US because Trump was there on a State visit. Back when he and Macron were still buddies.

[@stevek5332]

@@rlhcat7662 ..and, of course, Daft Punk is/was a French group.

[@cherylwilliams9360]

I agree you would love Bohemian Rhapsody and I highly recommend Come Along as well.. good stuff.

[@travisrussell9166]

i love the offical video of Bohemian Rhapsody , and i love Come Along, such a fun song. i have listened to both several times, each time i notice something i didnt notice watching them before

[@philipem1000]

Truth is anything they do is good, and everything they do is good. You literally can't pick a bad one.

[@TheSilentHarp]

If you listen to the original Come Along, I can't believe their creative minds made it what it is now :-D

[@cherylwilliams9360]

@@TheSilentHarp Cool! I'll have to check that out!

[@TheSilentHarp]

@@cherylwilliams9360 it's so different kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrcnWyYeNVpjZY

[@bluelovesmemory6939]

I think this has been every person's reaction. "Oh no! It's Over! More, I want more!" Pentaholic has been born.

[@lindakindoll3813]

I’m a 72 year old grandmother and have been watching Pentatonix since they won the Sing Off I think in 2012. Their journey has been amazing and they just get better and better. I’m glad you found them!

[@tammyjimenez7047]

I’d suggest their covers of “Can’t Hold Us” and “Gold”

[@susanb4213]

GOLD cover-it's a live recording done in one take. Not in front of an audience, but live in the sense of microphones recording them in real time, not pre-recorded, done from beginning to end live. It's brilliant. You MUST hear it. Recorded when Avi still was in the group.

[@jeantonelle]

Another great one to watch that has some similarity to Daft Punk is Love Again, it's an original! Their next Grammy was for Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. They have such an amazing catalog of songs. Welcome!!!

[@lukashasselNY]

The fact that it's an original is very intriguing.

[@rondileem3111]

@@lukashasselNY They have so many great originals. My favorites are Sing and New Year's Day.

[@katiejones9106]

Love Again, I agree!

[@rlhcat7662]

Also, Can't Sleep Love.

[@shellyhanke365]

I have been a fan since 2011 when they won the 3rd season of the Sing Off. If I recall correctly, they formed the group a week or two before they auditioned which was the 1st time they performed as a group. Scott, Kirsten and Mitch went to high school together, and were only 19 when they won the Sing off. They were pretty terrific back then and have only gotten better. It is worth your while to watch each episode of the Sing Off.

[@Heatsauce70506]

I love the way you have taking the time to research the band before doing the reactions. It makes it a fuller experience to understand what they are doing before hearing the songs. I have a suggestion, its a little Christmasy but it's a great song, "Mary Did You Know"....Worth the listen.

[@michellecole6325]

"Mary" is one of their very best!!

[@gregsteele806]

Little Drummer Boy blows my mind. I never cared for that song until PTX covered it.

[@Lupin788]

Pentatonix is one of those groups whose Christmas music you can listen to at any time of the year and it doesn't seem out of place.

[@janzara]

I was waiting for this reaction. Thanks! The next video must be Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@msmichellewinchester]

Mitch did lose a bit of weight and changed his hair a lot, so there are several completely different versions of him :D. A lot of Pentaholics can tell you when exactly a video was made by looking at Mitch. If you want to see another faster song, I recommend Cheerleader (with Avi) or Attention (with Matt). Both of those songs, or specifically their rendition of it, always make me dance and smile.

[@hurrle2]

One thing I always recommend to anyone watching Pentatonix is watching their start on the Sing Off reality singing competition. I am checking out all of your reactions and really love your authentic reactions. This group is beyond any other and I simply love them! Thank you for reacting to them.

[@My2ndnephew]

Watching you discover Pentatonix brings back a tiny bit of the thrill I had discovering them. I've watched them since their SING OFF competition. On the off chance you have a moment, you could watch Scott Hoying and Rossi's (a friend) original LOSE US. So good, so underrated. Edited "Rozzi"

[@ejanocrowsnatcher]

what about Lost on you too, mm so good

[@coffeebean41]

They're so great with the little details! A lot of people miss them or don't pay attention to them! (Notice, very little to no blinking in the video, gives a very robotic feel!) Mitch. Mitch is a Chameleon! Changes his looks often and rocks them all! Lol. Also has the voice of an angel.

[@shortybarnesyanik]

I’m so glad you found Pentatonix! My husband and I took our boys to their concert here in Cincinnati, Ohio 2 yrs ago! It was a great show! My boys had fun! Welcome down the a capella rabbit hole!! Haha

[@Saturnea]

Rabbit hole, yes! Took my family to see them at Riverbend twice and once at Schottenstein. We love this group and hope to be able to see them again.

[@cherylwilliams9360]

Just want to mention that it is SO refreshing to find someone with an educated and mature opinion (and reaction!) instead of so many that are mostly trying to be silly, or talking, or singing (gasp!😱) over the music instead of genuinely LISTENING! Absolutely NO problem with you stopping to express what you love or observe.. of course your facial expressions say so much and are priceless!! There's nothing like being able to see someone appreciate something for the first time as much as yourself!

[@lukashasselNY]

Thank you for saying! xo

[@itsmetara3773]

I so cannot wait to see your reaction to Imagine! It’s probably one of my favorites and the message they deliver is so ridiculously important now more than ever.

[@lauraa4294]

It's amazing, They are amazing. Yes, Mitch and Kirsten are forever changing their looks.

[@robinrichards920]

Great reaction! I love “re-discovering“ Pentatonix through sharing others’ experiences. As for next videos: “The evolution of music” if you want lots of different styles/pieces, “gold“ for pure artistry, “Bohemian Rhapsody“ for musical ingenuity. Anything you watch/react to you are bound to enjoy so just have fun with it!

[@trinkab]

My personal favorite way to watch most PTX vids is six times. Watching once to focus on each one of them, and then once for the whole thing.

[@PTXBluejay]

Really liking your reactions. Welcome to the Pentaholic community! 😊 You can always tell by Mitch's look what "era" of PTX the song/video was released in. He's our little chameleon, he changes his looks a lot and tricks people who are new to the group into thinking that he's a different person in multiple videos. Lol 🥰

[@rlhcat7662]

He actually went bald for a little while!

[@megan722]

When you’re rewatching, be sure to check out the Daft Punk Off Mic Private Performance. It will blow you away being able to see each part with zero editing.

[@voiciterre3571]

There's also more recent live version, from a fancam at a concert last year! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKuXdHmbjKece7M. It's the opening song so there's a badass opening leading up to Daft Punk which starts at 1:10 :)

[@greenqueenjp]

@@voiciterre3571 The off mic one is just cool because there's absolutely no effects, just the five of them in a room, so it really shows their artistry.

[@voiciterre3571]

@@greenqueenjp I agree! It's also cool that they're still performing it all these years later, and the acoustics of a stadium make it all the more challenging to do live. PTX slays no matter what.

[@leecrews7318]

You made me log into Y-Tube for the first time in over a decade, Sweet Lukas! As has been said before, welcome to the rabbit hole that is Pentatonix, and those of us that consider ourselves Pentaholics! I will never actually suggest a video for you to react to, but for your own personal enjoyment/education on Pentatonix, I suggest you try to follow their journey along The Sing Off season 3, which launched their career and explains so much about them. This video in particular has them as "babies" in my eyes, where Mitch is so very young and dimple prone, and where my own eyes water to see Avi's red ones as they react to the contacts. Thank you for checking out this amazing group, and do you... stop as much as you want to address what you wish. This is your channel and your reactions, we love to see/hear them as they happen!

[@LJMcGuireDesign]

One one of my favorite things is watching reaction videos by someone who is just discovering Pentatonix. It's really fun to watch people be utterly stunned! I'd cast another vote for "Come Along" -- it's SOOOOO different from anything. And their take on "Bohemian Rhapsody" is just a requirement, that's all. :)

[@yvonneclaes5208]

They won their first Grammy for the arrangement of this song. They won their second Grammy for the arrangement of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." PTX and Dollie Parton won in the "performance' category their third Grammy for "Jolene."

[@MelaniePoparad]

You’re correct about their diversity. They cover everything. I suggest “gold”... it’s just a personal favorite. Or their evolution videos are always a good start as well. :)

[@rudewalrus5636]

Gold is another fantastic example of a song that was originally produced with a lot of technical intervention and they just nailed it with straight vocals. Highly recommended!

[@barbarahicks2927]

Had the pleasure of seeing them live in Vancouver last year... and I've been following them since they appeared in the Sing Off. It's worth looking at the history of this group, as they blew everyone away in the competition and really established themselves on their own as the "record deal" they won in the Sing Off didn't work out. They have made some very smart decisions on their journey, including how they dealt with Avi leaving the group. Huge, huge pentaholic here... and I'm a 65 year old grandma.

[@iaminsane81]

This has to be by far my favorite reaction to this video, and trust me I have watched MANY, (I am a die hard Pentaholic) and your face from 6:17-6:34 is how my heart feels every time I watch them perform. Lovely reaction!

[@voiciterre3571]

You would love their rendition of Imagine by John Lennon. Kevin sings in that one too! Extremely moving. Also, glad to see the headphones! Avi and Matt add so much to the harmonies.

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

Agree! Glad to see those headphones. You can thank us later. 💚

[@robynB424]

😂 loved the video and your reaction! I danced right along with you. 💃🏻 🕺 “One more time” 🎶 “legend of the Phoenix” 🎼 Love your production eye, it’s interesting and your communication style is spot on, probably why you’re such a good actor. 😊thanks for sharing, you’re one of my new fav’s!

[@Bismarck82371]

I love seeing someone finding the amazement that is Pentatonix. They are so talented.

[@terrimcclain9120]

I love your commentary about Pentatonix. I am a Pentaholic! You have barely scratched the surface. Definitively review Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, can’t Help Falling In Love (Elvis) and Mary Did You Know (Christmas song). They also did a cover of Ed Sheehan’s song “Perfect” that is good. Let’s face it.....all their stuff is good. I’m also an Avi lover as well. He has some good original stuff on KZbin. Definitely different from the Pentatonix vibe but still good. “Otherside” is my favorite of his.

[@cathyboyce9617]

Yes, many reactors do the PTX Sing Off Season 3 from the start, it's great fun watching them having been together less than a week and seeing them grow and click together ~~ they were amazing from the beginning!

[@donnamcmanus7360]

The Sing Off was my favorite reality/singing show. I knew they were special from seeing them way back when. Acapella performances are my weakness as I was in choir from 7th-12th grade as an alto. I've enjoyed seeing your reactions & pure enjoyment.

[@rondileem3111]

Their Evolution Videos are mind blowing. They take an artist like Michael Jackson or Beyonce, or more recently Rhianna or Ariana Grande and sing bits of the artists' hits throughout the years, all done with great transitions and filmed all in one take. Incredible. Would be curious to see what you think of one of those!

[@eva.nvrmnd]

I love how sweet and genuine your reactions are! You look so happy! Makes me smile. If you love this style of video, they have several more! An older one is „Love Again“, an originals of theirs, and a much newer one, that has Matt as the bass is „Attention“. Both have a similar type of video where you can really see what each of them are doing!

[@igman3878]

Hey Lukas, Welcome to the world of PTX! PTX prides themselves on only recording tracks that they can duplicate on stage. Have seen them live 3 times and they are true to their word.They do a live version of Gold by Chiara that is incredible.They also have a great catalogue of original songs. Can't Sleep Love is great.Thanks for the reactions and knowing what a cappela is all about. They single handedly brought it back.

[@jenniferyoung8551]

I agree with a few other comments, Aha! Live from Singapore Star Vista. Mitch, Avi and Kevin are insane in that video! If/when you do react to it, you won't see Kevin in the video but he does join them eventually. He was putting away his cello (named Beyonce). Plus, it's them singing LIVE so you will see that they sound just as amazing as in their videos. And glad to see you wearing headphones. I'm sure you noticed a huge difference!

[@axepagode33626]

Another KZbinr takes a journey down the Pentatonix rabbit hole. It's a fun journey. You are already getting a lot of great feedback on their official videos. You should find some of their live performances and off-mic performances. Music teachers all over the US use their arrangements to teach high school students how to harmonize, breath, listen, and stay in tune during transitions. To that end, watch the off mic version of Daft Punk. They are in a cafeteria. "Run to you" they are in a church. The acoustics are great. And, "Aha" Hollywood Bowl with an orchestra behind them.

[@hstppt]

Ooh! Begin at the beginning! My sense is that burgeoning Pentaholic reactors really get a lot out of watching their Sing-Off performances. This is when the group formed, and it's amazing to watch them grow and deepen over the course of just 12 performances. There are a couple of lesser performances, but most are very good and a few are mind-blowing.

[@michelegillespie1971]

Mitch always looks different!! It's always something new. Hair. Clothes, it's always something. He's something else!!!

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

There are a couple of good suggestions already on your next reaction - all of them are good! Watching their Sing Off performances would be my personal recommendation - mrduckbear11 is the channel you'd want, without skipping intros, judges comments, or outros. First, because fans will yell if you do, lol, but second because you can see how they use the evaluations to grow (this was a really good set of judges), and you get to see who they really are - has a LOT to do with how they've functioned as a group since and how they treat each other and their fans. Thanks for this! It was enjoyable and I found your comments interesting.

[@quinnreine5886]

I love how genuinely happy and giddy you are watching them! It makes it more fun for me to watch seeing that enthusiasm

[@TBean90675]

I'm a junkie for watching reactions to Pentatonix. I just love watching the genuine love and goosebumps that they produce. You are on an amazing "eargasm" journey with this lot. Talent from God. Sad that Avi left, but Matt is a brilliant replacement. Have fun....enjoy.....and most of all...keep posting the videos! Good stuff my friend!

[@labergsy]

I saw them LIVE in Montreal and what you hear is exactly what you get in a show, they ARE trullllllly talented singers...

[@donny1960]

If you are interested in the PTX story. I suggest watching the Superfruit videos. Scott and Mitch started doing a weekly VLOG in 2013. They did over 200 videos in a span of almost 5 years. Most of the videos are not singing. But they give a very good "behind the scene" look at PTX during their formative years. This particular song (Daft Punk) was inspired by Mitch's love of "Electronic" music. In fact you can see the artistic debate and differences over those 5 years that Scott and Mitch had. Mitch was always trying to "push" the envelope and Scott was trying to be artistic, but also practical in pleasing the large "middle of the road" fan base that PTX had attracted. (I can't count all the times Mitch rolled his eyes at the mention of the "Christmas" albums.) Thanks for all your PTX reactions. They rekindle the awe I felt when I first "discovered" them. Keep them coming.

[@corinan3443]

Hello again from Australia! True this medley got them the first Grammy...you should check the song that got them their second Grammy: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker ...yes, Tchaikowski's ballet...I know, it is a pure instrumental piece which they play it with only one instrument: their voices.... and the video is very simple yet amazing. Would love to see you reacting to it ... :-)

[@gregseagler5111]

I look forward to your reaction to them singing "Say Something". OMG! I must have watched it 100 times. Some of the most sublime harmonies I have ever heard.

[@envyrem]

The way you vibe with these songs also makes me vibe with you, and it's a very great experience.

[@n.m.2987]

Thanks for reaction❤️Mitch looks different in every video, so be prepared for that💁

[@flutefun999]

I love your reaction videos with Pentatonix because you do the perfect mix of listening and commenting. Your visual reactions are so organic and authentic! I find myself reacting exactly the same in the spots you do! I love it! I am so glad you have entered the world of Pentatonix. It is a deep well of magic that takes awhile to digest! ENJOY THE RIDE!

[@marissashelley2362]

Mitch reinvents himself just every few performances. He's such a master of disguise that many think he's a new member!!! 😂 🤣 😅

[@christophermichael6844]

Mitch is a freaking chameleon. I've never seen him look the same twice. And don't be afraid to pause, if I want PTX only I'll watch their official stuff, which I do. We're here to see and hear your reactions to them.

[@theresamarion823]

If you want to go back to the start you will have to watch the third season of the Sing Off, back in 2011. You won't regret seeing them come together and become the tight knit group they are now. Watching them grow is really fun and part of becoming a Pentaholic. We will be watching with you, never fear. We all love watching people discover our favorites.

[@susanbradley5685]

Ben Bram was a big part of the arranging for this group. Make sure to look for "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair" sung by Avi and Peter Hollens.

[@rose1019b]

Thank you, so much, for this reaction! I've been eagerly waiting for it. Please, keep reacting to Pentatonix. I love watching you discovering them, and your pure enjoyment. I would, also, like to recommend Harry Style's mv of Adore You, the EXTENDED version. Not only because he is a great artist, but, given your occupation, I think you would highly enjoy the video itself.

[@susanoreilly8959]

Hello Lukas. I've only recently been introduced to Pentatonix (but got to see them in Brisbane, Australia this year!!) When I can't sleep I google around and listen to Pentatonix songs ... and came across your three reviews. Your voice is very soothing, you're easy on the eye and as others have said, your facial reactions to what you're hearing are a joy! I want you to listen to three things, even if you don't do a 'reaction' thingamy. 1. Pentatonix 'Mary Did You Know'. It's hauntingly beautiful like Hallelujah - you'll love it (and beat boxing Kev has a sing) 2. Superfruit 'Guy.exe'. Mitch and Scott are 'Superfruit' and have made a bit of music with quite elaborate fun videos. This is their best!! 3. Superfruit with Mario Jose, Mary Lambert and Brian Justin Crum 'Rise' (Katy Perry cover). The five of them singing Rise was done after the Orlando Shootings I believe, and is a shout out to the LGBTQ community. It's like nothing else and I am in tears each time I watch it. Just a simple video featuring only one singer at a time, but the incredible harmonising voices, and the depth of passion they obviously feel for their community as expressed in their voices and facial expressions says it all, without needing anything else to focus on - sears the soul! This insomniac really enjoyed your 'reactions' so thank you! Keep safe over there (it's a good time to be Australian :)

[@hempchimp]

I certainly enjoy your reactions to PTX Young Man and am looking forward to seeing more honest and heartfelt reactions to their Artistry when your time permits. BTW~ thank you for sharing your Artistry with the world also. Carry on...

[@lukashasselNY]

hempchimp thank you for checking it out!

[@jenniferwilkinson6601]

This was made shortly after they won the Acapella show called "The Sing-off". This video was actually shot in one of there kitchen and closet. It cost around $400 to make and it won them there very first Grammy. If you like thia you should also check out there first original piece called "Love Again". A few others you should check out are: "Sing", "Come Along", "Making Christmas", "New Rules + Are you That Somebody", "Attention","Mr. Grinch". *note*- You might want to check out your balance of the treble and bass settings on you videos, because because the music part kind of have the bottom of the barrel sound to them.

[@stormy081464]

You are a natural for reaction videos. Please please please do more.

[@stevek5332]

Great reactions, great adding you to the family! History: Ben Bram was their coach during the Sing-Off and stuck with them afterwards through "thin and thick" in this case. I believe he's finished his masters in music at USC. But they work together as a group, since they know each other's strengths so well. Their voices have most definitely evolved as they have, basically their lower ranges. Kirstin spent six months doing Laura in Kinky Boots on Broadway in the spring of 2018. Both that experience, away from family and friends, and probably some voice lessons there, resulted in a much stronger and confident vocalist upon her return. The new guy, Matt, is a graduate of Boston's Berklee School of Music. As an east-coaster you are probably aware of that excellent school. Ben and Avi formed the quite successful Acapella Academy. Shams Ahmed, who did most everything for Northeastern's acapella group, the Nor'easters, is now a key person at the academy. He, Ben and Scott (I feel that Scott was the driving force) have gone on to form two other quite new and interesting acapella groups. Citizen Queen (CQ) five amazingly talented young woman and Acapop Kids, an incredible group of kids ranging from 10 to 15. They have to "retire" when they turn 16. They maintain a pool of around 25 kids to pick and choose from depending on the song and who's available. Their mashup of Bohemian Rhapsody/Somebody to Love has some video editing that will be near and dear to your heart: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnciGmwedh2es0 CQ recorded this video of "Never Enough" just five days (5!) after being brought together! Cora, the beatboxer, and Kaedi, the contralto, had just finished their session at the academy. In the rest of CQ's and the Kid's video they profit from PTX's professional and excellent resources, but not in CQ's first one. They wore the clothes they had brought with them for the audition. I think Hannah did everyone's hair and makeup since she learned that to support herself while trying break into the industry, but the result is quite amazing. Ben focused on Kaylah and Nina for the solos because he was familiar with them from his coaching of the SoCal Vocals..they were sophmores at USC..enough: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHPXlYWmjJ6nmc0

[@lukashasselNY]

Thank you for this intel! Awesome stuff.

[@heatherstrouse2435]

I’ve been a Pentaholic from the beginning. I LOVE watching you experience them. I am enjoying your reactions! Keep it up!! Subscribed and looking forward to more! Thank you

[@schmeevo1]

Welcome to the wormhole. It’s gonna be a great ride. Gold , bohemian, imagine every evolution video(MJ, Rihanna, Gaga to start), dancin on my own just for starters. We’ll talk later about Superfruit. Your reactions are genuine. Love it

[@Sly142857]

The sound is so much clearer now! I just watched the Sound of Silence reaction, and the thuds were a massive distraction. Lovely to see you reacting to feedback so positively. And yeah, as others have said. Stop any time you want to say something. Most of the people coming to react videos HAVE seen the video before, and we're just here to vicariously enjoy your introduction to them.

[@jessegirlb]

I'd love to put in a request for the song "Gold," (a cover of a Kiiara song). And I TOTALLY recommend you go back to the beginning, which would be their Sing-Off show performances. So much fun to watch how they grow week-to-week and how they master these arrangements in such a short period of time.

[@bradsouthers7476]

I've seen this at least a hundred times and this is the first time I realized that they essentially did not blink. There were a few strategic, intentional eye closings, but other than that there was nary a bat of an eyelid.

[@laurag2112]

Pantatonic singing Mary Did You know! Love your comments!

[@tjw1780]

When you forget that you are reacting and just love the music. Congrats, you r now a pentaholic!

[@nmv-9526]

You are so refreshing! I like how you get into the music and react nonverbally. Here for more!

[@LVCruiser]

I am loving your reactions. I have really gotten into watching reaction videos and the best part is seeing someone experience Pentatonix, Voice Play and Home Free for the first time. I can't wait to see what your going to have next.

[@reneepope-munro8115]

Your reactions are thoughtful, nuanced and joyful - thank you! I’m definitely a proponent of checking them out chronologically - I think watching their evolution is beautiful, and some of those early performances on The Sing Off were incredible and stand the test of time (even if the costume depts choices do NOT 😂).

[@rlhcat7662]

Really loved your reaction to this. You comment about things of interest and are honest, and that's all good. One of their greatest strengths is that they appreciate what each person brings to every song, and so do we. You might want to check out their Evolution videos, where they do a medley of many of songs. The first was "Evolution of Music", which covers many artists over time. Other amazing Evolution videos are Evolution of Michael Jackson (which includes a solo by Kevin) and Evolution of Rhianna, with Matt on bass. But I think you were going to do Imagine next. See you in the next one!

[@skilletlady4015]

Love to see people react to these guys, they are awesome..for a different genre check out Home Free also an Acapella group leaning toward the country music. Avi does a version of Ring of Fire (Jonny Cash) with this group, also another group is Voice Play... and Citizen Queen. So much talent out there 😂

[@bethcoussou]

I totally agree! They are Country-based, but so much more! 5 guys who are just as amazing as PTX! I hope you check them out and react to them!

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Agree! Home Free is not better or worse than Pentatonix, just different. They also won NBC’s “The Sing-Off”, in 2013, the year after PTX won. I was first introduced to Home Free with their rendition of “How Great Thou Art”. Even if you’re not religious, you can appreciate the magnitude and scope of what they did here. The video was filmed using a drone, and they did it in the Austrian Alps, when they were there at a festival. Facts about Home Free: they were formed in a dorm room by brothers Adam and Chris Rupp in 2000. They became bigger stars when they started doing mostly country music. They’ve had members come and go in 20 years. Before 2016, you’ll see Chris Rupp doing baritone. Rupp left for a solo career then. The only OG left in the group is Adam Rupp, who does most of the beatboxing and percussion. Rupp is arguably considered one of the finest beatboxers in the world. (Funny, though, on “How Great Thou Art”, he SINGS; since there’s not beatboxing!) His brother, Chris, was replaced by Adam Chance, aka “Chance” (since there’s already an ADAM in Home Free!) Home Free’s bass is Tim Foust. He’s a basso PROFUNDO, with a 5+ octave range. Adam Chance has a 4+ octave range. So so many Uber-talented singers. And Home Free fans are called “Home Fries”. So I’m proudly a Pentaholic AND a Home Fry!!

[@LeNaInLoVe]

THIS is my ABSOLUTE FAV from PTX

[@maryclaar4629]

Lollipops watching a new reactor discovering Pentatonix! BTW, thanks for wearing the headphones, they really improve the experience 😀 Welcome to our Pentaholic family 😍

[@TheSilentHarp]

"Come Along" is one of my favourites - especially if you find the original first, you won't believe what they've done :-D

[@tfalconnapier]

I always enjoy watching people discover Pentatonix -- and your reactions are great! So many reaction channels offer nothing more than superficial praise, but YOU provide thoughtful insights ... pick up on the subtleties ... ask the right questions ... express what all of us are feeling ... you actually CONTRIBUTE something to the "reaction genre." I don't know if you're already aware of this or not, but the beatboxer, Kevin Olusola, is actually a highly-accomplished, classically-trained cellist and made his big debut on KZbin "celloboxing". That video led to him being approached by Scott and subsequently joining the group for the Sing Off competition. Kevin is also fluent in Spanish and Mandarin - and he has his own KZbin channel where he does very creative vocal/keyboard/cello/looping/beatboxing productions. Finally, if you'd like to react to what is perhaps the finest large acapella group in the country, check out Voctave ... particularly their Christmas or Disney numbers. Their harmonies will blow your mind!

[@robynnegraham1986]

I know you did this reaction a few months back but as you say you like faster more energetic songs another upbeat cover (one of many of course) is Can't Hold Us. This they did early in the career, worthy of a look

[@Gitaelia]

My favorite Pentatonix recording was the Dog Days of Summer that they for the 12th performance on Sing Off. Amazing.

[@SnidgetAsphodel]

Should definitely react to Imagine next, or Gold. Also if you are liking Pentatonix you should check out Mitch and Scott's side project Superfruit. Their Hip Hop Goes Broadway videos (two of them) are a lot of fun, and their cover of Rise is so powerful.

[@amandasamson4513]

Can't wait to see you watch more. I love the way you break down and appreciate their talent.

[@steffengro1802]

Thanks for the reaction, I very much like the way how you're doing this :) Since you've mentioned that you love to watch how each of the five is doing their individual part, all the videos from their sofa era should qualify ;-) Also, I know it's not christmas yet, but in my opinion their version of "Carol of the Bells" is great to watch, as well as "Silent Night" (the latter recorded off-mic in a little church, the most wonderful rendition I ever heard).

[@joshoelrich6568]

Hi Lukas. I love watching you react to Pentatonix. They are incredible. I'm a classically trained vocalist and so appreciate their amazing talent and musicianship. I have been a fan since the Sing Off competition where they were introduced to the world. I would recommend you listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody" next. It's so awesome - definitely one of their best. "Imagine" is also powerful and impressive, especially on the Kevin front. He really sings at a high level (literally) on that one. "Mary, Did You Know" is another favorite. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. If you like Avi (he's one of my favorites) two of his best are "Change on the Rise" and "Hey Ya" with his group Avriel and the Sequoias. And at some point, you need to watch "Ring of Fire" with Home Free where Avi sings with them. Best of luck to you. I actually have a friend I performed in "Evita" with that was also on Blue Bloods btw. His name is Jesse Sharp.

[@Saturnea]

Enjoy your reactions! Love watching people discovering PTX for the first time and reacting to it. It reminds me the first time I heard them and I still get goose bumps listening. Here are my suggestions depending on what you want to listen to...Live - Hallelujah Christmas Special; Aha - Sinagpore; Original songs - Love again; Christmas - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Covers - Bohemian Rhapsody

[@uwbadger79]

Hi Lukas, I'm really enjoying your discovery. Makes me remember how I felt. Two of my favorite "older" videos are Can't Hold Us and La La Latch. Hope you'll look into them. Also, if no one has told you, you should check out their live version of Hallelujah from a few years ago on their (NBC?) Christmas Special. You can see how they sound just as good live as they do in the video. Greetings from Chicago!

[@alanward9660]

Yup there is so much to take in. Great reaction to this! A similar one is their original “Love again”. Check out their version of Gold, be sure to review the evolution videos and a personal favorite of mine is Shallow with Kevin playing cello and beat boxing at the same time! Your appreciation will continue to grow as you experience more and then re watch to catch all the nuances. Now your hooked like the rest of us!

[@lexymish990]

The sing off show that they were on is the best one to see their growth. I think mrduckbear is the best place to go to find it. Please correct me if I'm wrong

[@sherryhall3635]

Mitch...Expect the unexpected - every video he changes his look!

[@dalemaddened780]

Another great reaction! As someone else said if you want to pause to comment please do! It helps if you back up a couple of seconds before you restart though so you don't miss any amazing transitions.

[@SouthAfricanMedic]

From your reactions so far it's looking like you are quickly becoming a Pentaholic like the rest of us

[@irishangel5689]

Mitch is the chameleon of the group. He changes his look A LOT. LOL. He was bullied a lot in High School because of his voice and when they won the Sing Off and all moved to LA he started gaining weight. He wasn't happy with his weight or his look so he started losing weight. He dropped so much weight that he was borderline anorexic and people thought he had cancer. That is what you see in the Hallelujah video. He was way too thin. He got his health under control and loves who he is now and the way he looks, but he is ever changing. There is a time he also shaved his head (Or rather Scott shaved it for him-LOL) and he was bald. In The Sound of Silence, which was just done about a year and half ago, Mitch is sporting that mullet, but if you look at each one you can see they are getting older. There are sooooo many amazing performances for you to check out, I could make you a list but it would take too long. LOL. Here are just a few. "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", "La La Latch", which is one of their medley mashups, "Havana", "Imagine", "Aha!" Live in Singapore at the Star Vista, "Can't Hold Us", "Mary Did You Know", "Shallow", "Someone That I Used to Know", "Problem", "Say Something", "No" "Gold", and they do a lot of medley's like the Evolution of Micheal Jackson, The Evolution of Music, The Evolution of Beyonce, and a ton more. Then their is some of their own songs: "Love Again" (which has a Daft Punk Vibe), "Run To You", "Sing". Like I said, so many. That should be enough to start you off with. LOL.

[@travisrussell9166]

Glad to see your listening with with the headphones , myself i can hear so much more with them. love your reactions. Again i would suggest IMAGINE a John Lennon Cover

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

Yes!! Imagine is done very simply (the visual part) but it shows their attention to detail and knowledge of how to use visuals to support and extend the music. Plus, it's just a really really well-done song :-)

[@carenerupp2534]

Hi Lukas! So excited to see you reacting to Pentatonix. They are still giving me the "feels" and I've been watching them for years now. I really enjoyed watching you react to all the different elements of their arrangements. I subscribed to your channel, hit the like button and will be listening for more great reactions! Their cover of "Shallow" is great, the Lady Gaga/Bradly Cooper song. Just a side request....I would LOVE to see your reaction to Dimash Kudiabergen, He is a 26 year old - young man from Kazakhstan. Dimash has a 6 octive vocal range, sings in 12 languages, plays multiple instruments and has been classically trained since he was 5 years old. Dimash is often referred to as "The Best Singer In The World" You are in for a new and dynamic experience!! Go to the official Dimash channel on KZbin. Select and listen first to S.O.S. which he sang on "The Singer" a Chinese competition show for accomplished singers. You'll never be the same! Sorry this was so long, but I'm really excited by your astute evaluation of these excellent artists. Cheers!!

[@jeffreyjenkins2658]

Lukas. I've loved music videos since MTV premiered. KZbin is like crack to me. As I've gotten older I've started appreciating the artistry and technical aspects of videos. Friends will ask me, "What did you do last night"? "I watched music videos for 3 hours." 😁During the pandemic I discovered reaction videos. Which, one day, led me to a vocal coach's reaction to Pentatonix' Hallelujah. Which then led me to to you and your reactions to other Pentatonix videos which I've enjoyed thoroughly.

[@michellecole6325]

It's amazing how easy it is to forget there are no instruments in these good a capella groups. Ben Bram is their producer/director/engineer. He also helps with arrangement, but unless I'm mistaken, he doesn't actually sing on any of their official videos.

[@philipem1000]

The truth is pick a song, any song, that they've done and it's a little gem. Or maybe not so little. For my money Hallelujah is their second best and Imagine is their best videos. They understood Imagine incredibly well and communicated its meaning with such visual simplicity and sonic beauty it makes me cry every time I watch and I've seen it surely over a hundred times.... So you have not heard Kevin the Beat Boxer sing yet, I suggest "Mary Did You Know?" to hear him at his best? I also want to point out though surely someone has said it, Mitch looks different nearly every single video, especially in the early days. And I said in a comment earlier, they are successful because they like each other and such are kind and caring people. I am sure you've already had the suggestion to react to their Sing Off numbers, about 13 of them in the course of the competition. The very best was Dog Days are Over #12 and you will get a ton of people telling you the other great ones. That is the way to see their evolution since Avi and Kevin were added to the core three just two days before they auditioned. Scott, Kirstie and Mitch were all 19. So you can't get much earlier than that.

[@lexymish990]

Oh and so glad you're back. Love your reactions!

[@my-thyme2083]

That was so much fun!!!

[@gillianward5905]

I'm enjoying your reactions... to be fair, I normally listen to each song at least 6 - 7 times, focus on the song in its entirety, then on each individual part, and then the song again.