Reaction to Evolution of Michael Jackson - Pentatonix - Metal Guy Reacts

[@mmg8823]

This was done in one take. If you want to see them sing this live, check out the "Popspring" performance. They sing this medley and three originals, live on stage.

[@kennethmcgill1442]

Thanks for the tip!

[@My2ndnephew]

@@kennethmcgill1442 They performed for several years at Popspring, so make sure it's the 2016 Popspring performance, that's the performance with their three originals and the Michael Jackson medley.

[@kennethmcgill1442]

@@My2ndnephew I feel so late to the party. I actually saw their tour with Kelly Clarkson. I'm afraid it was a friend's birthday and I was pretty lit though.

[@Doinita.]

😍

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll add that to my list. One take?! That’s amazing! PTX never ceases to amaze me.

[@give2figs]

Avi has the kind of voice that makes the hair on your arms prickle, in the best way possible.

[@megyseth1733]

Mitch and Avi singing together is GOLD to me. Complementary voices

[@jskutner9253]

Jeff, this is Jeff from Edmond, Oklahoma (originally New Rochelle NEW YORK), anyway, the reason for my comment is that I watched your review of them doing Hallelujah, and correct me if I'm wrong, but like myself, did I detect a little tear when you wiped your eyes? If so, don't feel badly, I DID EXACTLY THE SAME THING as did my wife of 44 years! Their intensity evokes such emotion from me, and I'm sure from anyone with a heart that hears their sounds. Like yourself, every time I hear them sing I get teary eyed, as I did, also with Feel the love tonight from the Lion King. I got a THUMP from that as well. Music is a big part of my life, and I've become hypnotized by Pentatonix sound. They are absolutely incredible and their arrangements are Par Excellence! I've known, grown, with a number of musicians over the years, between life, so my attitudes about performers is extremely varied, and I still get a "THUMP" when I hear them sing, especially Hallelujah and Sounds of Silence, two of my favorite songs. Personally I wish that they'd do a version of Mr. Tambourine Man, my favorite song of all time! With their method of arranging it would be beyond compare, even Roger (Jim) McGuinn and Bob Dylan would probably love it! Turn, Turn, Turn might be another choice number for them as the melodic harmonies are right up their alley. I loved your assessment of them, from the first video to the rest of their videos. I think you're pretty much spot on, and you appear to be as hooked as am I since with each of your critiques, they seem to get deeper and more enthusiastic regarding Pentatonix, almost as if your regard for them is reaching a crescendo. I, personally, like the sound of their audio compression, I think it adds a dimension that with acapella might be missing. Oh, Yeah, and their rendition of Imagine just blew me away, being a died in the wool Beatles fan. As with you, and most who view Pentatonix videos, we all are hooked, It's Musical Heroin as far as I'm concerned. Keep up the good Jeff.......Jeff

[@My2ndnephew]

I've heard Scott called ButterScott because of his voice.

[@Jsman525]

@Shnell Jordan...

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That’s so amazing 🤩 I totally agree his voice is just so soulful and smooth!

[@melaninikolova8495]

Avi kaplan and peter hollens "Black is the colour" So amazing and so underrated

[@larrywt656]

This is my favorite of the Evolution videos. I was a MJ fan back as far as I can remember (and I'm 57 years old!)

[@marymichele340]

Great reaction. Glad your back! I agree the Popspring video is worth doing. It’s live. 4 songs-3 original and the MJ Evolution.

[@sherryhall3635]

Michael Jackson: Vocal Profile/ Range [High Tenor/ 4 Octaves] MITCH GRASSI (countertenor - vocal range 6 octaves and 1 tone, from A1 to B7)

[@amandamurphy8307]

Yup! Your definitely showing how blown away you are with this video!

[@super_siri]

You commented on how Avi said hey in a super low register. Avi had to learn how to speak in a higher tone than was particularly comfortable for him when his voice dropped in his teen years, just so that other people could hear him actually speak. So yes he did and probably just because it was more comfortable.

[@charlottevan_8]

In his live solo concerts, you get a taste of what his speaking voice is really like, in that lower register. If you want to see what I mean, here's him and his touring band back in August 2019 in Dallas doing "House of the Rising Sun". Listen to his spoken intro, and I do urge you to listen to the song. It's one of the best versions I've ever heard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpzCfptqiNyYjrM

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That’s so crazy! When he dropped that “hey” at the end it sent chills up my spine! He’s got such a great voice 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Bonofox1]

😅👉It was SO MUCH FUN watching you spaz out!! PENTATONIX is AMAZING!!!!! 🌟Also PENTATONIX will be on Celebrity Family Feud on the 19th of Sept!!

[@Kimmerkel-k]

This is amazing by all of them. But, rewatch and follow Kevin only. He never stops! The man is incredible!

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Good call! Kevin is so fantastic. I’ve noticed over all the PTX videos I’ve seen that his vocal range is so amazing! Kevin has a great low end but also a phenomenal and beautiful tenor range too! What an amazing musician!

[@dishmurphy5754]

Definitely check out their original song Sing. Nice rock beat & their mash up of La La Latch. Thanks for swing back with more PTX. You don’t need to feel pressure to analyze them. Sometimes there are no words✌️💚

[@briannamizhquiri900]

I love watching people’s brains melt watching them 😂😂😂😂😂

[@justlinsu]

I for one am very grateful that you do talk about every member of the group because one of my pet peeves is that with some it's usually the tributes are for Scott and or Mitch. I agree with you regards Kirsty, she has an outstanding voice so crystal clear....and as for the rhythm section of Avi and Kevin they are just magicians with their flawless transitions and remember if your nodding your head or tapping your feet this due to them...Avi is so much more than just a bass. He and Kevin shared an apartment in the early years and they would teach each other techniques and really hone their craft. I love it when they are sitting in front so you can see how hard they work. Again another great reaction

[@natb5187]

If you enjoy the soul in Scott's voice I recommended listening to their performance of Let's Get it On from The Sing Off. He did absolute justice to Marvin Gaye.

[@heatherhuard]

All of the Sing Off performances are worth a look, to see how good they were from the very beginning!

[@jessegirlb]

Also, I recommend you do his duet with Mario Jose, "Lost On You," which is a LP cover set to Hans Zimmer music. Scott's voice is so raw in that one.

[@foreveralone11w]

@@heatherhuard Agreed! And “the dog days are over” will always be my favorite!

[@itsjim2875]

and enjoy Shawn's reaction to it!

[@shilohauraable]

Oh yeah! He was excellent, even way back then! ❤

[@robinmcdaniel6821]

I a m so impressed with Kevin and Avi in these evolution videos. How they can switch bass and beatbox seamlessly from song to song

[@df5199]

Recommend their Seasons Of Love as televised last 4th of July for a great Kirstin performance. Another great and different performance is their cover of Come Along. It showcases everyone.

[@Annap137]

Come along is a lot of fun!

[@jasarispe3517]

If you really wanna take a trip down memory lane, check out their performances from The Sing Off! Standing ovations every performance.

[@kayecastleman6353]

Pentatonix have the advantage of having five voices to cover the genius of Michael. Still, they do, masterfully! Great reaction.

[@megandelynn6114]

I loved your reaction to how low Avi said "Hey!" That's one of my favourite things of their early outros! It reverberates in your chest with headphones! And I agree, Popspring & Seasons of Love! You'll be amazed!

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That Hey blew my mind! What a voice!

[@BrendaCase-zb9tt]

Scott is like warm gooey Carmel , warm sweet comfort

[@celiachristman104]

Love it! Glad you are back. I hope to hear more of your PTX reactions. They sang on the 4th of July at "The Capitol 4th" on PBS where they sang "Seasons of Love" from "Rent". About a month ago they released a collab with a Kpop band called ATEEZ singing an original of PTX's called "A Little Space". Also, about a month ago they released a mash-up of BTS's (another Kpop band) "Butter" and "Dynamite". Check them out.

[@lauramouse6232]

Yes to all of these! Absolutely amazing

[@marijohnston4299]

This is amazing, “the evolution of music” one is pretty cool too

[@the_nikster1]

yes! that Will You Be There/You Are Not Alone/Heal The World mashup at the end is my absolute favorite part and never fails to give me chills. everyone is just killing it in that section and is on their "A" game. and don't worry, I could tell you were blown away by the video haha thanks for the reaction! 😃 I'd recommend reacting to the Evolution of Rihanna and I'd also love to see you react to New Rules x Are You That Somebody.

[@vidsorama2]

Nice to have you back in our Pentatonix world. Thanks for the reaction. They are amazing.

[@realbser1956]

Look at you Fanboying over PTX. Love it. They have many other evolution videos. All are worth listening to. Great job. 🔥

[@MetalGuyReacts]

You are 100% correct, totally fanboying! 😆 I’ll check out more of their evolution videos. Can’t wait!

[@charlottevan_8]

Since you have an appreciation for Avi's voice, I don't think you've reacted to any of his original solo music, so you need to do a reaction to his most successful song so far, "Change on the Rise". Most is done in more of a baritone voice, but all voices you hear, high and low are him, as are all sounds other than a bit of synth organ and tambourine in the bridge. A powerful anthem. 9 million views and growing.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thank you Charlotte! I’d love to check out Avi’s solo stuff! This song is getting added to my list!

[@heatherhuard]

@@MetalGuyReacts You will NOT be disappointed!!! All of Avi's solo music is amazing!

[@RainbowMaille]

@@MetalGuyReacts My personal fav of Avi's new solo stuff is "I'll Get By" it's like my anthem I listen to it on a loop in my art studio

[@lynn2574]

I think we just watched your mind implode. So good

[@MetalGuyReacts]

You absolutely did! 😆 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ryanje8147]

It is impressive how they did this in one take. There were no cuts or edits.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That’s so crazy! One take! I’m still processing this performance 😆

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

@@MetalGuyReacts well when they finish it is always one take. That way they are rehearsed to do it live. Here is one that was filmed so you can see it. This one is the Evolution of Beyonce. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6q4aqp8i9-Npad5volution of Beyonce kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6q4aqp8i9-Npac

[@becca2383]

Welcome back! That was amazing wasn't it!? All one take, incredible. I'd recommend Seasons of Love or for something very special I'd love to see you react to Mitch covering Your Power by Billie Eilish. It's breathtaking.

[@Bonofox1]

👏😀YAY! GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!! IM HERE FOR YOUR PENTATONIX and PENTATONIX related REACTIONS

[@cashcarti.t]

Finally, someone mentioned how low Avi says hey 😂

[@tersommers]

Been a while! Look at that beard! Thank you so much for reacting to PTX again! Love your take on them! They did this live in their Popspring Performance 2016, it's awesome and worth a check!

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thank you Sommers! This is the shortest my beard has been for a while 😆 I’ve been shaving it off every time my mom does a round of chemo. She’s the coolest person I know and my love for music began with her 😊🤘🏼

[@tersommers]

@@MetalGuyReacts Sending positivity and healing vibes to your mom! You're pretty cool from what I can see so her coolness definitely rubbed off on you! Such a good son!

[@mariawilliams4941]

I expect you’ve already reacted to the live version of the sound of silence. So I apologise in advance it is sooooo good

[@carriekovach797]

The evolution videos are my favorites. Evolution of Rihanna is a must!

[@rebeccawilson9933]

They never fail to impress even after so many years of listening to them, it is always a joy. On a personal note: this is a look you should keep, looks so goodm

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thank you so much Rebecca! You are too kind!🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@kathyryan2565]

transitions insane

[@suejojo8254]

Even though I have loved every single one of their songs that I have heard so far and there's been many, "Mary, Did you know"is such an unusual song and takes place in such a beautiful setting that I really hope that you can play it and give your opinion on it because it is gorgeous.

[@camillep3631]

Also Scott sings All Of Me , just him and the piano, will also blow you away

[@katm4335]

So glad your back with PTX, love your reaction and missed you doing PTX!!!!

[@michellebarry1555]

I love all of their evolution videos ☺️. Amazing.

[@jeannietaylor4968]

So so happy to see you back - awesome reaction, thank you. Hope you and your family are doing well. :)

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thank you Jeannie! My mom has been feeling a bit better. The last round of radiation really sapped her energy. She’s a fighter and stronger than I’ll ever be. Thank you for checking in, it warms my heart when people do.

[@jeannietaylor4968]

@@MetalGuyReacts you're so welcome - more often than not, the treatment is worse than the disease. Glad she's fighting for you all. Would you be ok with me putting her on my prayer group list? A first name would be lovely. Really hope you don't mind me asking.

[@susansisson366]

I love, love, love their cover of HAVANA, also "Looking through a window," from Evan Hanson, and "Can you feel the love tonight?" from the Lion King. Finally, from their Christmas album, "God only knows" All fabulous. But you may have heard this before, "Pentatonix doesn't do covers. They do upgrades." Very, very true.

[@kaseycurtis468]

Awesome reaction, so glad to see you back 😁 another Evolution of video that is ridiculously good is their Ariana Grande one, I don’t even like Ariana Grande but it’s one of my favs lol love the beard too 😁

[@reneeg9406]

💯😘

[@RichKatRanch]

You might enjoy exploring Michael English from back in the 90s. I have often said he had a voice "like butter" - so smooth! He was popular as a Contemporary Christian artist back then but he brought a great adult contemporary pop vibe to all of his work. Check him out!

[@Jsman525]

New original song/ video coming out soon Midnight in Tokyo ft. Little Glee Monster a Japanese girl group. Also 6 other original songs in a deluxe version of their album the lucky ones comes out tomorrow. Love this evolution you should check out the Popspring concert the do this in concert and 3 other original songs as well. It's filmed by MTV so its really good quality.

[@firealliancenx]

So glad you're back!

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thank you Leon!! I’m glad to be back at it 😊🤘🏼

[@mattp585]

just making sure you know there's a new weeknd single "take my breath" lead single from his new upcoming album.

[@bfly5990]

Welcome back. Love your reactions

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks BFly!

[@pattydicarlo1811]

Great reaction🎶🎶🎤🎶🎶

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thank you Patty!!

[@LottieOfWales]

Your reaction was priceless ❤ please do more PTX there’s so many new songs and old ones. If you want to hear their Rapping abilities, I’m sure your going to like it

[@Doinita.]

Great reaction, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@reneeg9406]

Don't forget you are dealing with PTX. And therefore a lot of copyright blocks🤷🙄 pausing is actually a great way to help avoid that.😉 but it's always helpful to rewind a few seconds to get the flow back😎 Which you usually do😂

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks Renee! I’m so glad the PTX fans get this. Pausing helps so much with copyright. I don’t mind losing monetization but if I get a full block it’s a bummer. I just love checking out new music with y’all!

[@UserHorologium]

The copyright issues are almost exclusively with their stuff with RCA/SME, so their earliest material (the couch videos, and the songs off their first three EPs), and all five of the evolution videos) are safe. The couch videos and the evolution videos don't belong the the label, and tiny Madison Gate doesn't have the staff or inclination to go after fans of their biggest thing ever.

[@reneeg9406]

@@UserHorologium I'll take your word on it. I'm not as up-to-date on all the details. I just know a lot of reactors have issues with different PTX videos🤷😉

[@UserHorologium]

@@reneeg9406 I cannot speak to monetization, but I have never heard of a reactor getting blocked for the videos I mentioned. I have been following them for only five years now (unlike some people who have been with them since the beginning) but all of the radioactive tracks (not including "Radioactive") were the official videos released after their major label debut, and a few high-profile others such as the 90s Dance Medley. I don't want to shank the reactors, but I do pay attention to what is getting blocked.

[@reneeg9406]

@@UserHorologium I have been following them since the beginning. But not necessarily reactors for that long. And I don't pay that close of attention so I don't notice what is/isn't getting blocked. I've Just Seen different ways that they have used to get around it😉 and I hear a lot of complaints🤷 I watch PTX when they were originally on The Sing-Off. But I only started watching reactions about a year-and-a-half to 2 years ago😉

[@lavalampdancer]

I believe this was their second "evolution of" videos, which are truly a testament to their talents. I recommend watching them in order- it's fascinating to watch them just get better and better when you think it can't possibly get better than it is! The videos were released over the span of years so you see them really hone their skill. In approximate order: Evo of Music Evo of Michael Jackson Evo of Beyonce Evo of Rhianna Evo of Ariana Grande That doesn't even include the amazing 90s Dance Medley they recently released, which I feel should be included in their medley work just like Daft Punk, but both Daft Punk and the 90s medley had their own music videos and were not shot in the continuous format like the Evolution videos. That list also doesn't include some of the great medley work being done by Scott and Mitch through this time period on their own channel Superfruit. They also released an awesome album under that name - it's modern pop music, not a capella, but it's super fun and the music videos are really cool. I definitely recommend those as well.

[@johnlawrance5387]

truly brilliant

[@devoncooper8296]

Such a great reaction!!!! It is just hit after hit isn’t it?

[@domagojbatinic1526]

on 10th Pentatonix are releasing new deluxe version of the original album Lucky Ones with 7 more new original songs

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Wonderful! I’ll have to add some of their new songs to my list!

[@domagojbatinic1526]

@@MetalGuyReacts also Mitch released recently an EP Roses under alias Messer

[@MidoriDad]

Is Esther Kaplan still with PTX by any chance?

[@billiejean3600]

Niceeeee reaction

[@df5199]

Happy Now Thank You Be My Eyes Rather Be A Little Space featuring ATEEZ Popspring 2016 four songs live Love Again

[@JamesAnderson-ri4rp]

I think dirty Diane blew your mind... it did for me :o

[@michelleboussiala4470]

If you love PTX, you will also love Home Free. Another A cappella group. Try Man of Constant Sorrow first. Will absolutely blow your mind. You will love it

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I love Home Free! I've done a number of their tracks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWnFYql-j6eSgJY

[@terriv9002]

Kirsten sounds so much like Michael. For another deep voice try Home Free. Try Ring of Fire to hear their bass as well as Avi. Brian May loves their Bohemian Rhapsody if you haven’t seen it yet.

[@Masq1980]

The only thing that could make this any better is if they put a sparkly black glove on Scott!

[@ambergarner8471]

All of their evolution videos are amazing but the Beyonce one is my fav. Also, check out Superfruit! It's a side project of Mitch and Scott. They did a Beyonce medley and Lady Gaga medley which are just stellar! Love your reactions!

[@lexymich3647]

M MG had a great idea but sometimes reactors get the fan made video instead of the good tv broadcast one. This has 3 original songs and the Evolution of Michael Jackson. It's is a little over 14 minutes long but it flies by. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXiweaSPrdWhsM0 Also your reactions are always so spot on. I love watching you react to them bc you are perfectly blown away every single time. It's great! I sent you this on IG DMs I think but they are putting out a deluxe version of their latest album at midnight in the US and it has 7 brand new originals. But the BIG THING IS that they are putting out a video for midnight in Tokyo tomorrow at 9am PST/12 EST. Helpful hint: pause as much as possible and put some sort of filter on it bc it will be blocked

[@robv541]

If you are amazed with Avi's base you should really react to just about anything from geoff castellucci. He is the base singer from the a cappella group Voice Play. Specifically watch the Oogie Boogie song...

[@kafinsmif]

Please don’t shy away from naming them each and go back if you need reminders/examples! Then you won’t skip just one person (Kirstin…) on accident 😂 It’s easy to do cuz her fantastic contributions are just more subtle and don’t often have the same kind of “wow” factor, but the group only exists on the level they do because of each one of them and what they each bring. Kirstin is a chameleon! In Evolution of Rihanna and Ariana Grande, you can hear her and Mitch switching who’s on melody, who’s higher, etc. It’s very well thought out based on timbre, range, desired balance, blend, etc. They both do it seamlessly in those videos, but I feel like that has been Kirstin’s secret weapon, especially, for a long time.

[@TeapotNinja]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed that her name didn't appear to even be mentioned once despite her arguably being more visible in this than some of their other earlier stuff.

[@clairekilbon506]

Her other power is also how much emotion she brings to the song (especially in songs like Shallow)

[@martine3293]

Hi, greetings from the Netherlands. This was so much fun to watch. Some great voices! I might have an interesting recommendation for you. Would you be interested in reacting to some symphonic metal? Try listening to Nightwish. They are a Finnish band and they’re top notch in this genre. Their singer, Dutchie Floor Jansen, has one of the best female voices in metal today. The Nightwish songcatalogue is vast. There are epic songs, like the one you I’m recommending now, but they can also go really heavy on you and the next song could be very celtic sounding or even jazzy…Their music is exceptionally well composed and the lyrics are very powerful and poetic. Nightwish is best appreciated LIVE. Give the song Ghost Love Score a try. It was recorded at Wacken 2013, in front of 82 000 people. You might be surprised kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrNep9-jKd0jNE

[@terijohnston-pilkey6743]

Listen to “Can’t hold us “

[@fp_Bibi_si-Iuliana]

Wow

[@annsgw2534]

PTX = Perfect Transitions Xecuted.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That’s so perfect! I totally agree!

[@camillep3631]

for a dazzling display of vocal virtuosity watch the Empire Medley by Scott and Mitch [Sup3rFruit]

[@BrendaCase-zb9tt]

Not a weak one among them. For something different watch “ Havana”

[@heatherhuard]

Thoroughly enjoy your reactions I would love to see any of the Avi era PTX songs. Nothing against Matt I just prefer their older music. No, Problem, Water, Cracked, Can't Help Falling in Love......and the list goes on.

[@wakko701]

brah keep doing this...Don't car, make my hear whole... just like the other pentahoiics.. sorry, you got us now!! :)

[@joannegraybeal8323]

Please check out LIGHT IN THE HALLWAY It gives Avi a chance to shine in a solo

[@titansfan23]

Listen to if I ever fall in love with Jason Derulo and ptx.scott gets very soulful

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

This will show you how they do the one take videos. Evolution of Beyonce behind the scenes kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6q4aqp8i9-Npac As for Avi he is one of the very rare true bass singers. His biggest song is his first with deep bass you can find it on his KZbin channel under Avi Kaplan if you want to react to it. Change on the Rise kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWmVc4eugbOlpdk

[@MCP920]

♥️

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Hi Mary! Thanks for watching!

[@carleto35476]

Dude this completely unrelated to pentatonix but if your into guitar and metal you’ve got to check Tina S on KZbin!

[@joannameyers8184]

Sure wish I knew what has happened to you 😢 @metal guy reacts

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Hi Joanna! Thank you for checking in 😊 It’s been a crazy 18 months. My mom has been fighting off brain cancer. It’s been a lot of ups and downs, and I’m spending as much time with her as I can. I really want to get back to making videos soon, my mom keeps encouraging me to. I have some new ideas for the channel and I hope to be back at it before the end of 2023. Thank you again and I so appreciate you checking in 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

I love you man, but i don't think you understand the meaning of the word "speechless".

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Oh I totally do 😉 There’s thing called movie magic, that I invented, where I cut long silences. Inconceivable!

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@MetalGuyReacts Well i kind of meant anyone saying they are speechless makes it wrong... lol

[@MetalGuyReacts]

😆 I see what you mean. I was so blown away my brain got scrambled lol. What should I check out of theirs next?

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@MetalGuyReacts Here's one you'll probably not get from anyone else so that makes it fun. Cruisin for a Bruisin. Its old old old school... lol

[@marcgarrett4401]

@@blitzofchaosgaming6737 another along the same lines is there Ninja Turtles song