Reaction to Superfruit - DEFYING GRAVITY - Metal Guy Reacts

Today I'm doing my first reaction to Superfruit! I'm watching their rendition of Defying Gravity!
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[@chrisabel1833]

A vocal coach reactor said that not only did Mitch sing in the original key, he took that final phrase up from the original score.

[@Korbin_Arts]

as a broadway nerd, can confirm this. he did option up at the end

[@micriddy]

@@Korbin_Arts agreed, I've seen it live and he definitely went up at the end! Truly awesome!!!

[@Korbin_Arts]

@@micriddy I saw it live too! First show I ever saw and now im a theatre major haha

[@amandamurphy8307]

Now that you’ve heard this. You will need to move on to hip hop goes Broadway parts 1 &2. Don’t forget the bloopers at the end

[@InLoveWithTheRainbow]

oh yes! These are my absolute favorites! :)

[@taligeoghan8361]

Mitch ACTUALLY went higher key than the original and believe it or not that is NOT the highest note he can hit AND sustain!! This was a birthday present for Scott...Scott was supposed to get to go see Wicked but unfortunately missed it due to him getting sick so Mitch did this for him

[@xMarble]

Mitch even has access to his whistle register.

[@Kat_C95]

Can’t wait for you to see GUY.exe! 😍

[@bfly5990]

Superfruit was a weekly comedy channel that Mitch and Scott did for several years as they toured around with PTX. At times they are very very funny and when they sing it’s so good. Superfruit became so popular that they wrote and released a original album called “future friends”. Every video is great. Their Empire Medley is one of my favorites. A song they did with Toddrick Hall called. Black and white is great

[@bridgethaines7127]

And Guy.exe is a total JAM

[@TikiStanford]

And I miss it so much!!!

[@TikiStanford]

@@bridgethaines7127 YES!!! It’s my kids favorite from them. The video sealed the deal.

[@codasinger5298]

Can we take a second to talk about the SHEER CONTROL Mitch has over their voice!? Flipping from your chest to head voice as often as one would need to sing this song is really hard, and Mitch does it with vibrato, dynamics, and all kinds of riffs and runs as well. Really really talented musician

[@klayers1555]

Saw you shift back in your chairs before Mitch hit that final verse.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Just preparing for the Mitch slap 👋🏼 😆 😂

[@leewillie6378]

@@MetalGuyReacts lol "BRACE FOR IMPACT!"

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

Mitch is a male soprano. That high F at the end blows my mind, some girls wish they could hit that note as clean.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I wish I could hit those notes! Geoff Tate is one of my favorite vocalists and he’s hit some crazy notes as well. Mitch is stellar!!

[@lynn2574]

Love this! I believe Mitch went higher in the end than the original is written. He is phenomenal. For more Superfruit, check out the Beyoncé medley, evolution of Miley Cyrus or Lady Gaga, and you HAVE to hear Rise. They also have a lot of original music.

[@christinakyleloves]

SO GLAD I MADE IT TO YOUR PREMIER OF SUPERFRUIT!! YOU ARE IN FOR A RIDE!! THEY HAVE TONS OF STUFF TO CHECKOUT!!

[@janetlawson4482]

Definitely Frozen, featuring Kirstie❤️

[@realbser1956]

Seen this a million times but I never get tired of this video. How can anyone not love these two no matter what genre or type of music you’re into. People just have to appreciate the talent level on exhibition here. Tremendous. ❤️🌪 I really loved your reaction to this Jeff. Always enjoy my Mitch Slap.

[@ruth2141]

Every time I watch this and they get to the part where they turn to each other and say "Think of what we could do ... together" I think about Mitch not even done with high school getting a phone call from Scott about getting together to compete in the Singoff". "Dreams the way we planned 'em, if we work in tandem"

[@meredithingram9384]

I’ve also wondered if this had some personal aspect for Mitch. From being teased as a high pitched voice boy in school, to defying gravity by trying to make it as a singer. He’s great.

[@ms_scribbles]

I swear to god, Mitch is otherworldly. He is no mere human. God daaaamn.

[@Korbin_Arts]

Not only did he sing in the original key, he optioned up at the end!

[@letoanor]

Mitch is a counter tenor, he can sing as high/higher as a soprano.

[@Kash7298]

Yup, this is the original broadway key. And he changes the phrase slightly at the end to a note 3 steps higher than Idina Menzel did. I don't know if you read music, but the note he hits is a G#5.

[@elainecourteau6231]

Now that’s Superfruit for you. The perfect sublime mix of relaxed talent, goofiness, pure music enjoyment and silly props. I love them so much. Their Future Friends album is absolutely wonderful. Enjoy the ride. 🤗

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Hi Elaine! I'm so excited to check out more Superfruit! Can't wait!

[@risperdude]

RISE you gotta do Rise!!!

[@taligeoghan8361]

YES YES YESSSSSSS PLEASEEEEEEEE

[@becca2383]

Yes!!!!

[@txstevenb4332]

YES!!!!! MOST DEFINATELY!!! 🤘😎🎵💖

[@Kristina_Rose]

So, so happy you did this one! So many good ones to choose from - I like their Empire Medley or Frozen Medley, among many, many more.

[@larrywt656]

Superfruit was a combination music, comedy & vlog channel. Scott & Mitch put out a video a week for seven full years, so there are a TON of Superfruit videos on YT. They put out two videos with Kirstie that I HIGHLY recommend, Frozen Medley and La-La-Land Medley. They stopped posting on the channel in 2019 with no explanation as to why, but they did a final video that sounds very much like a farewell, so it seems Superfruit has been retired...but at least all the videos are still available.

[@lauramouse6232]

The pretty wig makes a comeback in the Frozen medley. Very recommended, very funny, beautiful singing and a lot of alcohol. You also have to absolutely react to Rise. And for more fun, Broadway goes hiphop 1 & 2. And always stay for the bloopers😅🤣 Love watching your reactions!

[@thechomiji]

That blonde wig is a member of the team! Check out the Superfruit Frozen Medley, with Kirstin! Also, check out their original album, Future Friends (2017). GUY.EXE is the most popular cut - it's having a huge renaissance on TikTok right now. ETA: One reactor made the perceptive comment that 'Defying Gravity' is pretty much Mitch's mode of existence, so that's probably what you were hearing in his voice.

[@L0C0vision]

In addition to the Hip Hop goes Broadway 1 & 2, and Pop goes Broadway with Shoshanna Beam, please also treat yourself to the SuperFruit video of "Feelin Myself" and "Beyonce" (who retweeted the video with one word "Flawless").

[@leslienoel6909]

Their Frozen Medley is another great one. Fun and goofy but still amazing

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I've got to check that out Leslie! Sounds like so much fun!

[@lexymich3647]

Frozen medley with Kirstin they all had had a few adult beverages. They started when they were 8 and 10 years old being in musical theater together. The trio. Loved the reaction. I take it you haven't done the star vista in Singapore aha! Yet. Mitch gets glass shattering high there and btw Kevin is there. He comes back on when Avi starts the song before two red bulls Mitch slays the song.

[@elizabethhostetter1946]

not just a 'few adult beverages' - but remember that the final video was the successful one-take. How many beverages had been had by then? :D

[@megandelynn6114]

Idina Menzel was also in the original cast of Rent & voiced Elsa in Frozen. Great Superfruit premiere!

[@Kreationsbykrispy]

I pray every time I open KZbin that someone I follow reacts to this. It’s been awhile. Mitch at his finest!

[@thomaswu5819]

You should check out Superfruit Frozen Medley. It's them with Kristen, the trio!!!

[@renaudnadeau3279]

Guy.exe reaction soon I hope. I can't wait!

[@Naline1818]

Oh my god yes ! More Superfruit please, you won’t be disappointed 😉 Either their Future Friends whole album, Hip-hop goes Broadway, Frozen medley… Can’t go wrong with them 😊

[@rlhcat7662]

Mitch's mottled neck and pink arms are a distraction, but it's easily forgotten when he starts to sing. Same with the Wig, which also appears with Superfruit in Hip Hop Goes Broadway and their Frozen Medley (with Kirstie). If you haven't done it yet, sometime before Halloween, check out PTX Making Christmas.

[@emilywatchesmovies]

I was waiting for this reaction and it didn't disappoint! Mitch emotes so well, I get goosebumps too. For other Superfruit videos, I like Feeling Myself (Mitch raps), Hip Hop Goes Broadway part 1 & 2, and Rise. They also did a couple "Evolution of" vids since you seemed to like Pentatonix's versions. Looking forward to whatever you react to!

[@becca2383]

Couldn't click fast enough when I saw you'd done this! Great reaction, knew you'd be blown away by it. My partner has been to a few Iron Maiden concerts and he says they're amazing to see with their theatricals. Thanks for starting my day with this, loved it 😊 I'd recommend Frozen Medley with Kirsten for more fun or Rise is just outstanding.

[@perfectkismet]

This might be my favorite reaction to this. Most people who know the song are vocal coaches who come at it from a teaching perspective rather than appreciation... and people who watch to appreciate don't know the song and get stuck on trying to figure out the costumes. I hope you do more Superfruit... their funny stuff, their medleys and their originals. Three completely different experiences but all amazing. Superfruit was officially put on hiatus in 2019... but their original Guy.EXE has really randomly become a TikTok trend here recently which is giving them quite a bump. Even before the trend, Guy.EXE was a blast to watch reactors experience, though, so I'd suggest that one. My personal favorites are their album medleys for Beyoncé's self-titled album and Rihanna's Anti album, the medley FOX paid them to do of songs from the first season of Empire and their originals Guy.EXE, Deny U, Hurry Up, Imaginary Parties, Vacation and How You Feelin'. Also their cover of Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé's Feeling Myself... and, yeah, Hip-Hop Goes Broadway 1 & 2 (they're both really short and best reacted to together).

[@perfectkismet]

Also! Since you're a fan of Wicked you might be interested in the fact that Pentatonix performed What Is This Feeling? on NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween special. The video isn't on KZbin but it IS on Facebook, still. Well worth a listen/reaction... it's pretty popular opinion that it was the best performance of the night. Kirstin sings Elphaba and Mitch sings Glenda (I probably spelled both wrong but am feeling too lazy to check). It's on the "Wicked The Musical Australia" Facebook page on July 5, 2019... but it comes right up if you just search "Pentatonix What Is This Feeling".

[@marymichele340]

Love this. Great reaction!! More Superfruit please

[@efkaservicegirl]

Watching you physically waiting and bracing for the high note was fantastic. And I've already seen it mentioned but Mitch actually took it, I believe, a half note higher. If I remember correctly, the original was an F#5 and I saw another reactor say that the note Mitch hit was a G5. So yes, he was in the original key and actually took it higher than the legend that is Idina.

[@chasiegrisaffe5867]

One of my favorites...now "Guy.exe"

[@Doinita.]

I enjoyed your reaction, thank you. More Ptx, Superfruit and everything related please 😊

[@chillneophite8863]

Mitch has one of the best voices in music.

[@anessalyn1035]

this was my introduction to mitch and scott, i was in awe of those voices, had to hear more and discovered PTX. This video is still in my top 5 from Superfruit. One other one I love is their Goodbye From Lonely. For a meta suggestion how about Shinedown 45

[@ritathomas5167]

These two (and the other one or two they did with Kirstin) always amaze me. They obviously did /do these to partly be funny - but dead serious with the music. When I first started getting into PTX and Super Fruit, I liked to do these "comical" takes on some songs because it was the perfect way to showcase their individual voices and talents. Great reaction! Thanks!!

[@tamaramcfarland8677]

Even joking around, they can't go wrong. Can't wait for more Superfruit. The Beyonce medley, Bad for us (original), evolution of Lady GaGa, Anti Medley, to name a few

[@finnsmom773]

Yes, more superfruit! Anything off of Future Friends.

[@vidsorama2]

Thank you for reacting to Superfruit. They are amazing. I hope that you will do more Superfruit reactions. With an open mind, you can really enjoy them. A lot of their videos are not PG.

[@rmac1042]

Remember Mitch is a authentic countertenor, so these high parts are easily in his range!

[@susanscott5060]

Love that you’re going down the Superfruit rabbit hole….. and love the Schrute Farms T-shirt!

[@jewleenelson1002]

Frozen Medley!!!!! You gotta!!!

[@ptxlover6878]

Awesome reaction, this gives me the chills every time just bc they're so unbelievably good! More superfruit please, I'd love to watch your reaction to guy.exe, Hurry up, their medleys and Feeling myself.. and their challenges!

[@kimschiller1364]

Awesome reaction. As many times as I've seen this, goosebumps every darn time.

[@lindavasquez6637]

Always love to see reactors watching this that have seen the musical.

[@debbierhodes4479]

Superfruit was just their fun way to let off steam. They put out some awesome videos. The Frozen video with Kirsten in it is great! Also they do a marvelous cover of Feeling Myself.

[@jelinenanashi9466]

Please do the Wizard of Ahhhhs! You'll love it! The way they put their own spin on it is mind blowing (as to be expected with PTX!)

[@becca2383]

Yes please!!

[@rmusic08]

Yesn and please be aware, as many reactors seem to miss this, the songs picked for this medley go along with the story of the wizard of oz, knowing this makes the experience even better

[@barbarabishop9362]

Grrr. PTX performed the Wizard with Todrick, but HE needs the kudos for the actual creation. He is the one who pulled together the right songs, arranged and produced it. Todrick Hall is a damn genius and I can't believe how many people read "by Todrick Hall featuring Pentatonix" and then ignore him and praise PTX. Don't get me wrong - I'm a full-bore Pentaholic and thought their performance in it was fan-friggin'-tastic, but please give proper credit to the person who put it together. Note to Metal Guy: to properly enjoy "The Wizard of Ahhhs," you really need to be somewhat familiar with the 1939 Judy Garland movie of "The Wizard of Oz." Otherwise, you'll still like the voices but the video will make you feel utterly baffled.

[@robinmcdaniel6821]

Thus was Mitch's birthday present to Scott

[@MegsFK]

I’m a total musical theater nerd, but also love rock. Green Day’s musical was amazing live. Kind of fun watching the older, straight laced people with season tickets to the theat-AH in Houston walk out when they realized this wasn’t your typical Broadway show lol Thanks for this video though because I’ve never heard defying gravity done quite like this, they’re incredible!! Idina and Kristin may be taking notes!!!!

[@diannecardenas9866]

That blonde wig has been seen in a few Superfruit videos.

[@terriepurkey708]

Scanned thru the comments and didn't see anyone recommend one of my fave Superfruit videos which is The Promise - pulls the heartstrings. But generally, I love all the Superfruit songs because their voices just complement each other so well and it's clear they like performing together. More please. - Also read somewhere that Scott requested this song for his birthday....so they put together this little "skit" song/performance. He's said many times how much he enjoys Mitch's singing. Happy Birthday Scott :)

[@kath8562]

The highest note he can hit is an A7. He is considered a countertenor.

[@ankhgirl3]

SUPERFRUIT has amazing original music as well. Can’t wait to watch more Superfruit with you.

[@Vocalinds]

I love how Mitch plays with tone and timbre in this. Just going in and out of belt and chest and falsetto like it's no big deal.

[@kbbeers4274]

Frooooozen Medley. Pleeeeease.

[@kathyryan3584]

Mitch is out of the world Scott is insanely talented too what a range. He sang so high too.

[@deannaunruh6116]

Please please please do the Superfruit version of their Frozen medley with Kirsten!! Sooooo fun!

[@jeantonelle]

i LOVE the beard! I never get tired of anything from PTX or Superfruit. Love this one -- it's so much fun.!

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks Jamie! This is the shortest I’ve had it for a while lol. I shave it off every time my mom does a round of chemo, and then grow it out. She’s such a fighter and it’s a way I show her I’m with her 😊

[@ivylasangrienta6093]

Their bloopers are the best!

[@StephanieDaugherty]

PTX was on a Wicked aniversary TV special, doing what is this feeling in front of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenowith, if you can find that, it's also pretty good, with Mitch and Kirstie doing Glinda and Elphaba's parts.

[@irishangel5689]

So happy you finally made it to Superfruit and can't wait to go along for the ride with you. And what a ride it is going to be.

[@sophsutherland3993]

You MUST check out their cover of Feeling Myself 🔥🔥

[@taligeoghan8361]

He may not be ready for that different kind of Mitch slap xD

[@writerinprogress]

Yep, it's the original key for that song - although Mitch threw in some extra bells and whistles for the ending line. 😁 You *have* to hear their 'Hip-Hop Goes Broadway 1 & 2' videos as well; it's a great showcase for their musical creativity and humour as well as their (very obvious) talent. Oh, and also 'Guy.exe!'

[@elizabethhostetter1946]

thanks for calling out to Scott singing up there with Mitch. Really high for a baritone!

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

This was just fun with amazing talent.

[@nicolecurren4764]

Pentatonix performed on A Very Wicked Halloween, a television show, and did “What is this Feeling”. It was fantastic. Lots of Kirsten too. Definitely check that out!

[@matthewpattison8611]

I know that Amanda Holden would say Defying Gravity is a hard song to sing (which it is) even though she did give the golden buzzer to a little kid singing Defying Gravity on Britain's Got Talent so I recommend you watch that audition

[@neetgupta1]

Great reaction. Pretty sure it's in a higher key than the original. Scott sings amazingly high too which is perhaps even more impressive as he's a baritone whereas Mitch is a counter tenor. You should do Hip hop goes broadway.

[@angiepeterson1282]

Empire Medley is gorgeous, Feeling Myself is Sassy and Evolution of Lady Gaga is amazing. There are so many more, plus their entire original album Future Friends. Please keep going. Definitely Guy.exe for Halloween 🎃

[@catherineharger8069]

You need to watch their Hip Hop Goes to Broadway 1 & 2. You will not be disappointed, I promise.

[@hello_lydie]

I'm a huge musical theater fan. I've gone since I was 8 or so ( cheaper than a babysitter back then) ( now I'm 50's). This is my 2nd favorite song from a musical ever and PTX is my favorite group, so this is absolute heaven for me. 🖤 Idina Menzel ( my favorite theater actor) is so amazing, but I think Mitch was a little higher.

[@alysonmackesy8813]

Superfruit guy.exe is my favorite. Imaginary parties and the promise are bangers too!

[@jeangoodwin1856]

Loved your reaction. These two are phenomenally talented. If you really liked the blonde wig, you really, really need to watch SUPERFRUIT : FROZEN featuring Kirstin. 💕

[@Kim-zm7dc]

omg react to their original songs!! they have an album called future friends. it’s such an amazing album!! it was released back in 2017 and i still listen to some songs from it pretty much daily

[@Kari5274]

If you haven't watched them do frozen yet (and drunk too) Mitch gets the blonde wig and does a spot on Let It Go. The bloopers are hysterical.

[@annmc3878]

Always watch after the subscribe on Superfruit video. I used to forget sometimes. Hip Hop goes Broadway is very funny. They used to room together and so it was easier for them to make Superfruit vlog posts. They made SF music when they had time off from PTX. SF fans termed “the Kids” always hope they will make more vlogs and music.

[@slayergurl1234]

Omg they are too cute in this video! Lol I loved this and your reaction!!!! Love you Jeff!

[@AmandaSmith-zr8mn]

ALLLLL of it haha highly recommend their empire medley and cover of “feeling myself”

[@Gloomy_Sunshine97]

Hip hop goes Broadway parts 1&2 are awesome

[@beriliumsphere107]

Goosebumps has nothing to do with this

[@MetalGuyReacts]

You don’t get goosebumps while listening to music?

[@shilohauraable]

That blonde wig has made the rounds with Superfruit videos! 😂 Be sure & check out their take on Frozen! Kirsten joins them in that delightful escapade! 😁

[@madenabyss6981]

U should try their frozen medley and watch to the end for bloopers

[@stacynaus2761]

Guy.exe is my favorite superfruit

[@emilybecker6393]

Hey! I saw that you reacted to Why Don’t we about a year ago, I was wondering if you wanted to react to more of the their stuff

[@xanderkaufman5162]

I just listened to Idina singing it and Yes! Same octave.

[@colleencouch7751]

React to their rendition of Feeling Myself or also the full music video of Guy.exe for some super campy fun!

[@paulinejane9742]

He went higher at the end apparently

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That’s so crazy! Mitch is such a pro!

[@amandasamson4513]

You've never seen Superfruit before!!?? OMG Soooo much to see

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Hi Amanda! I'm so excited to go down the rabbit hole for Superfruit!

[@N_F414]

@@MetalGuyReacts When do you watch superfruit videos, make sure you keep watching/reacting to what happens after the "Subscribe" comes up, they often have bloopers/out takes at the end of the video that are great fun too

[@andytruax30]

Frozen medley!

[@noelpauley5381]

Mitch needs to be on Broadway at some point!

[@margretrosenberg420]

Actually, it's also about the costumes. They formed Superfruit for fun, and Superfruit doesn't take itself too seriously, never mind that their songs are perfect (they have to actively *try* to sing badly if that's what they want).

[@shirleycollins8967]

I love these two, but read the MORE link…they’re just horsing around which is hilarious !

[@firealliancenx]

Came to see you get Mitch slapped, was not disappointed. haha

[@jeanmiller2747]

The Superfruit "Evolution of Lady Gaga" is amazing. Hope you'll get around to it sometime. :)

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I'll check it out Jean! That sounds fantastic!