Metalhead reacts to PENTATONIX - "Happy Now"

[@ThePessimissed]

Thought you'd know by now not to question Mitch's fashion! XD

[@st4rpt_603]

That man can make the most weird combos look fucking awesome xD Like, who the fuck can pull off a mullet and look good besides Mitch? xD

[@lara_bejes7890]

i mean he managed to do an IG livestream wearing a full face mask so... yeah never question Mitch's fashion 😂

[@DVSLEO]

Think about the lyrics, they are all in despair and sadness. Mitch is in a vail of sadness. Then they all find themselves! And here comes the color and celebration!

[@mmg8823]

@@lara_bejes7890 I have a theory about that. In recent livestreams and such, he has talked about cosmetic surgery a lot. (which, in my view, makes no sense because he is already beautiful.) But I suspect that the purpose of the mask is to cover some not-yet-healed work that he felt the need to do. But, of course, Craig is right: don't question Mitch's fashion.

[@lara_bejes7890]

@@mmg8823 oh yeah that might be a reason! we'll see soon i guess but i kinda hope he didn't get anything done. he's beautiful just the way he is 🙈

[@jameslaramie1168]

Mitch is under the sheet as he is transforming, like a butterfly. When we first met Mitch he was a shy lad and didn’t know how he fit into this world. He was not a happy lad because he was gay and did t know what that meant for him. As he grew and learned who he was! And like the caterpillar and the butterfly, he evolved and now he knows who he is and how happy he is, and wants to share it with the world. He has emerged into butterfly.

[@pat_in_va8605]

That is the first impression that I got when I saw him, like he was in a cocoon then all of the wonderful colors in his makeup, just like a butterfly. I don't know if we are understanding his symbolism in this but it fits in the song for me.

[@Ms_Ria]

Others: all that beautiful interpretation Me: hehe ghost mitch go boo-

[@amandasamson4513]

@@Ms_Ria ha ha ha same

[@andycofin6983]

I said the same thing James in a different review. A great piece of art has to be covered and is only revealed to the public at the right time. To be human is to accept change.

[@ApeEscape7]

Yes cuz Mitch is Happy Now😭😭

[@mmg8823]

Mitch was a caterpillar in a cocoon, breaking out to become a butterfly.

[@jasonpankey69]

If this is any indication of what their next original album is gonna be like.. Its gonna be straight up fire!!!!

[@jelinenanashi9466]

Did someone say Pentaholics? Here! 🙋‍♀️🤣 Great reaction! This is Matt's first original and it's been YEARS since PTX has released original music. We Pentaholics are "Happy Now"! I think their best wall of sound moment is from Imagine.

[@maureenthomas1705]

This song has become my theme song. After I lost the love of my life , he was my husband of 44 years. I could not seem to go on. Found this, my answer came! MITCH coming out of the cocoon was how I felt. Bless Pentatonix.

[@amazinggrace5692]

Well you just gave me some inspiration. We lost 6 family members in 2 years, including my only child, my daughter Laura. I’m gonna keep this phrase in mind because I think maybe I’m almost ready to be happy now. Much love and caring hugs to you. 💕🐝💕

[@davidphillips4476]

FRICKIN >>>>all vocals...wall of sound, cross harmonies, No ONE ...I repeat NO ONE can do what they do...others may try to imitate but NO ONE can create the sound they do. LOVE this song..it just makes me want to stand up and dance...what the heck why not...Repeat..replay and here I go!! Peace out and love all!

[@lexymish990]

This is off of their original album which was finished right before quarentine. This video was done in sept of 2019. They have held off releasing anything until now. I would guess the label is trying to find the best way to market it in these unprecedented time.

[@jade_4438]

Three months after a single is released the album is usually next

[@lexymish990]

@@jade_4438 awesome!! That's great news!

[@kimberlymathewes]

@@jade_4438 but they said they are gonna do a Christmas album too. So I wonder if they will release the Original album before the Christmas one? They usually release the Christmas in October. If they wait to do the original after it will be in November.

[@deannaunruh6116]

I think another Grammy would be well deserved for this song!! I love watching you react to them!! You should do one of their “Evolution of..” videos!!

[@cherylwilson8743]

Grammy worthy hell yes. It's my new fav song for sure. Mitch is in a league of his own and owns it. Scott was incredible. Thanks for reacting.

[@professionalvampire1]

I think the Grammy for a capella arrangement, etc next year will be a very difficult decision between this song and Home Free's "God Bless the USA" featuring Lee Greenwood and the USAF band. If I were a Grammy voter I would have a very difficult decision to make! Hopefully they'll nominate this song under "a capella arrangement" and the Home Free song under "country song" so both can win!

[@mmg8823]

@@professionalvampire1 Why should they be limited to the a capella arrangement category? I hope that the nominating committee or whoever gets over that. Perhaps they have since their 3rd Grammy was for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance". I don't quite understand that one, to be honest. It's nice but it isn't innovative like the other two are.

[@darsynia]

I agree, this is my new favorite song too. I have it on repeat when I'm writing! I hope they win a grammy, it's fantastic.

[@wasayy]

You should listen to "Your a mean one, Mr. Grinch"

[@oxygencat6383]

Its the song where u realize that, that Matt is the only person to make you smile while he’s insulting you...

[@jdkilpatrick2000]

@@oxygencat6383 And that he would make a totally awesome Disney villain - one that you’d actually pull for. 😂

[@connix69]

First. Here comes the Pentaholics!

[@jasenyoface7555]

Scott with the quick trigger!

[@butchdecker9104]

I believe that the theme of the song and video is "moving on" after a break-up. Each person is portraying that feeling in some way. Mitch under the sheet... not entirely sure... but at the end they throw off the heartbreak funk and find color in their worlds again. Of course some are more colorful than others. Great original!

[@kristagerry8505]

Moving on after a breakup aka moving on after losing Avi and they are happy now again and are starting a new chapter in their careers! Not that there were hard feelings just a new beginning and moving on from the past to the future!

[@lavalampdancer]

I think it could also be outside of the romantic. Without "you" could be old friends, yourself, or a lover. Its about taking changes and asking if you're happy now or how to be more true to your own happiness!

[@kimberlymathewes]

I think it can relate to moving on in many different relationships a friend, a death if a loved one, leaving a job 9r a church. Lots of different ways. Moving on in life can be hard and sad. We all have to go through all the emotions and learn to be Happy Now!

[@DelGuy03]

@@kimberlymathewes That's what I got from it too. Several kinds of loneliness or depression, then gradually (like the flower blossoming) choosing happiness.

[@mecfstraveler]

I'm so glad you liked it! 😀 Finally a new Original after 5 years! filmed back in September before the virus but the lyrics are actually befitting. They've worn makeup for videos they've done in Japan a couple of times now but here in the US they only really did the makeup thing for Daft Punk and Love Again. they were going for that electronic sound and EDM (they had the steampunk thing going in "Love Again") in those videos, so the makeup didn't look like "a man wearing makeup". It was more of a costume than a fashion choice. I honestly don't care! I loved seeing Mitch throw his arms out in his head back and just sing with joy! And I like Scott's attitude! It was really funny when you said Matt and Kevin were too chill for the makeup thing! It brings back a memory of Scott, Mitch and Kirstie doing a comedic photo shoot type of routine in the pouring rain with bright, colorfully decorated umbrellas. The three of them were posing and carrying on for the camera and then the camera pans right and you see Matt and Kevin. They're wearing plain raincoats looking stoically at the camera.. then they began shaking their heads slowly back and forth like "Nope." 😒😒 😂 It was funny! I have to mention how much I like how they came in with the color when Matt hit that bass note that kind of dropped. It's his first Original number with Pentatonix and I think it's cool that when he was on screen with that note the first color popped!

[@jessicajones641]

I legit cannot pick a favorite group member. I bounce between all of them, all for different reasons, all because they are masters of their craft. Lol and Mitch is being Mitch, doing his own thing.

[@Musicteachersheff]

Mitch is giving off quite the Beetlejuice vibe in the 2nd half. That said I love that you are smiling ear to ear through most of this while they are singing “happy now”. I can’t get over Scott’s “Dance” near the beginning when he goes up the octave. Need to watch their version of Waving Through a Window. Also...when Christmas is coming you gotta have PTX December and go through all their Christmas tunes!

[@mmg8823]

Jase, I like how you appreciate them even though they aren't metal. If you ever want to hear Scott sing about "heavy metal thunder", check out their performance of Born to Be Wild. It was on the Sing Off so they were barely adults. Kevin does an excellent job.

[@mmg7843]

Jase, I promise it won’t hurt. You will enjoy the bass.

[@PtxXtp]

All of them are in their sad states in the black and white portion if the video. The director said the veil was to symbolize feeling trapped and when the color his his veil is removed to show being free. He showed a screenshot discussing ideas with Scott and Mitch and said he’s imagining him rising from a shell like shape behind him for the colorful part. Like the birth of Venus.

[@johnlamaison3314]

I hope this song gets some serious circulation. Better than most pop stuff out there. Upbeat, happy, great message that we all need right now

[@larrygranbois4164]

To me the sheet represents the bad things that hold us down from being happy and the struggle to rid ourselves from them and finally you're able to throw it off and you are able to be happy.

[@larrygranbois4164]

The more I listen to this song, the more I like it, thank you for your reactions, I always enjoy them!

[@gracefoster7317]

I am so glad you did this video! Thanks for the amazing content!

[@rmac1042]

PTX recorded this on tour 9-19 before Covid-19. You can tell because Mitch still has the mullet...

[@rmac1042]

Kevin simply slayed this! Complex beat-boxing AND clapping? My God!

[@ogjayelem]

I just have to say that I love your reactions. And this song/video has quickly become one of my favorites. Another favorite is Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis cover). PTX looks like they are having so much fun in that video and they do an awesome cover of it, as usual. Check it out because im sure you will love it.

[@jt8612]

Just back from vacay, and I walk into a new PTX reaction!!! YES!!! God, I love their originals. Like you said, a WALL of sound. So good and another great reaction!!

[@PerunaMuayThai]

Another one you might enjoy is when they counted to 5 on Sesame Street

[@dragonlove1]

I am always here for PTX! I love everything they do. I wasn’t a huge fan of the transparency on the video though. But if it helps keep you from getting blocked then it’s worth it.

[@emitklaine6290]

Mitch was just being Mitch....an amazing person. I am happy now (see what I did there) that you reacted to this. You should also listen to there home album that was recently released as well. You should also watch them on "the sing off" which is where they were first discovered. And if you want a metal like song from them listen to "born to be wild" which they did on the sing off. Sing!, cracked and natural disaster are also a bit more metal like. Lastly you should watch "can't sleep love, waving through a window, problem, can't hold us, misbehavin', see through, lean on, cheerleader, and can you feel the love tonight. Please do these songs.

[@laurynyoung2993]

Yessssss, I been listening to this song on repeat ever since this came out. So i'm so happy that u did this.

[@cherlindreamctell3581]

LOL me to!

[@msmichellewinchester]

Yeah, for some reason Sony got really crazy with blocking PTX reactions recently. The transparent screen doesn't bother me and it's a good idea, especially if it helps you put the reaction through. This is the first single for their new original album that should come out this year (hopefully not that they released a single it's really on it's way). It's also Matt's first original song with Pentatonix. A beginning of a new era and I'm so here for it. Also, Mitch and the sheet... Nobody questions him anymore :D. But actually, this music video was directed by the same guy who did the Imaginary Parties video for Superfruit and there's a similar visual with the sheet there, so I wonder if it was Mitch's idea or if the director suggested it. Even if that's the case though, I'm sure Mitch didn't even hesitate :D.

[@InstrucTube]

That's... Mitch Undercover. :P

[@isaaclynne7504]

I commented on another recent video, but I've been watching your vids since you reacted to pentatonix for the first time and I just realized that you play disc golf. I also play, what a small world!

[@chrisabel1833]

The overall vibe is answering the question after a breakup... can i be happy with myself? Yes, lots of personal growth needed to get to where you *are* happy now.

[@kiraknotts2027]

This is my fav song so far this year!!

[@npatriciacastillo6671]

I'm a new subscriber. I watched your reaction videos to Hamilton and then saw this one. I love the premise of your channel. I think it's incredibly cool that you're open to listening to all kinds of music and widening your experiences. So very cool! 👏 And it's tons of fun to watch! 😊

[@coolrewl]

I think Jase would love Problem by PTX as well. Plenty of stank face, head bopping, and WTF due to Avi...

[@Tsuyumu]

Ooh cant believe you actually reacted to their new video. I suggest you react to their cover of Cologne

[@jamiemitchell8281]

Are you happy now? I am ! This is a great song and video and I loved your reaction!

[@calhoun1968]

Yeah!!! What else did you expect? I told you, they are Angels from Heavens First Choir.

[@rudewalrus5636]

The translucent video is fine. We're here for you, not the PTX video. If we want the full color we can (and should) go to the official video. Better this than altering the sound (which I've seen some commenters do)!

[@jasenyoface7555]

One thing I promise is to NEVER mess with the audio on any of my videos. We're all here for the music, it's sacred!

[@Kirsty22.22]

I love how much you smiled throughout, you are 'Happy Now' ☺️

[@theloneranger8725]

Hey, Jase. I think I have figured out what Mitch was doing in this video. He's practicing for a gig on "The Masked Singer!"

[@mecfstraveler]

😂

[@alextuttle7762]

His voice is so unique though. I feel like any PTX fan would be able to figure it out in like 2 notes. Lol

[@BlueStar4040]

@@alextuttle7762 probably 😂😂😂

[@denaeferguson6227]

The Wizard of Ahhs by PTX and Toddrick Hall is also incredible, I bet you'd like that one!

[@randomcommenter6734]

He already reacted to that : D

[@denaeferguson6227]

random commenter yeah he did today, I was excited

[@denisehart7104]

Thank you for your PTX reactions. They make my day. :) I figured each person was in gray tones, while they are asking, "is it okay to move on, finally?" Every one has seen heartbreak and going forward from there, and when is it okay to go on? A very pop vibe, and then they all break out in colors and happiness. Lively and simply fun. I agree with the cocoon/butterfly analogy. He's been through a lot from being bullied for his voice and being gay, to moving on and being a survivor. Each person in PTX has a story.

[@saphiro007]

When are you reacting to “Sing”?

[@ankhgirl3]

Oh so good!! PTX kills it AGAIN!! 💗

[@JeaneneHornberger]

This song is more about the loss of someone and overcoming the sadness, they were all depicting sadness at the beginning, the rain, the sheet. Then you are ready to move on....sometimes it feels wrong to be happy after a loss. I love this song asking if it is ok to be happy now? This song came out just after I lost my dog and yes it hit home. Any loss is personal and takes time, but its ok to be happy now!

[@jsgarnick]

Dude, you reacted before I even got a chance to watch, nice

[@jasenyoface7555]

I'm on it over here! 🤘

[@jsgarnick]

@@jasenyoface7555 if you get a chance check out both Pentatonix and home free performances on the show "the sing-off"

[@tH-ym3nw]

It just makes me so happy when I hear it.

[@ptxlover6878]

what a great song, beautifully done.. I really hope, Mitchy is happy now with the confidence to show who he is, he deserves all the best in the world..😍

[@lexymish990]

I wish mitch could have heard you say that. He would be thrilled!!

[@jayholland2632]

It looks like the "?????"s are sleeping, guess Sean is gonna have to crack the whip. Good to see you holding down the fort, Lexi.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I've started calling Mitch Casper the Friendly Ghost on this video.

[@trinkab]

As for Mitch under a sheet...You've never been ghosted?👻😁😂

[@thesweetone8968]

I was told that this is Matt's first original. Great job.

[@egzi9160]

You're becoming a Pentaholic!!! :D :D :D

[@kimberlymathewes]

I believe the all wear some form of makeup. I think Kevin and Matt get just enough to look natural. Nothing wrong with make-up.

[@buddasquirrel]

Loved the reaction. Thanks!

[@louellamoyer5578]

When grief besets us we have a time to mourn, to reset our lives into a discovery of longing for happiness. The time before we bloom again to life, to morph into new life. Leaving the grief, guilt and habit of sorrow in the past and live again! It is okay to be happy, with our self first!

[@deannaunruh6116]

Here’s another group/song you should check out! It’s SOOOO much fun!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-0aJqcf7iigLM

[@glennlockwood4911]

It's bloody great full of sound im really happy love it.

[@deadstump4970]

Mitch is a Beetlejuice butterfly coming out of his cocoon.

[@Sonia-ng6pg]

When the party's over by ptx.... another great song to react to.... amazing !!

[@jamesnugent2213]

I highly recommend their cover of Can You Feel the Love Tonight?

[@natwest1971]

Mitch under the sheet - I’m stealing this explanation from a viewer on another channel that I think nailed it. When you first move on from a relationship you initially feel like a ghost of yourself. Then there is a point where you let yourself decide it’s ok to be happy and move on. Mitch under the sheet is representing this.

[@crikch]

welp its mitch sooo do not question the 👑 🤣🤣

[@dougbowers1256]

You’ve gotta do Blinding Lights!

[@ROBERTO00G]

You need to do Run to You from PTX. Always gives me goosebumbs and has some of my favorite Avi Vocals ever.

[@billiemchone515]

God they blow me away every time!!!!

[@soupshue]

Looks like Mitch under the sheet is trying to mimic a mourning shroud. Used to be popular during times of grief in like....Victorian era, certain cultures will shroud their mirrors as a sign of respect for the deceased person.

[@scottdaniello9908]

ABSOLUTE FIRE!!!

[@silverrealm]

Check out PTX & Dolly Parton Collab on the song Jolene! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYqmoKyLrb5lfrs

[@YahushasDisciple]

“Is it okay to be happy now... now that you’re gone (dead)

[@GatorNick]

Great idea getting past the copyright. Hope it works...👌👍

[@76ralyn]

You should listen to their version of Mary, Did You Know. Talk about a song that is powerful, moving and beautiful. I love this group and have been a big fan of them since they were on and won Season 3 of The Sing Off in 2011.

[@RashaundaSpears]

This song is an original

[@shirleycollins8967]

Hi, read up on the biographies of PTX…such talent !

[@cherylwilliams9360]

He's under the covers because he's being Mitch and does his own thing.... (possibly he was restricted but now has broken free and Happy Now!)

[@Wiley_Coyote]

I said the same thing about Mitch and the sheet, except I phrased it as "why is Mitch playing a Ghost from a Scooby Doo cartoon?"

[@kbbeers4274]

Love your reactions to PTX! (I’m not crazy about the transparent box, makes it tougher for viewers side. )

[@helene5957]

Thanks, Jase. Always love your PTX reaction vids. Although, I gotta say I'm really enjoying the Hamilton musical reactions too

[@Seriphina]

Mitch. My QUEEN! I adore him, but that hair...........

[@mmg8823]

I like his hair!

[@UserHorologium]

Too late He demulleted a couple of months ago. With Mitch, everything is transitory, even the good looks. He'll have something to like soon enough, if his current look isn't your favorite.

[@jenniferyoung8551]

I loved your cheesy ass grin you had during the reaction, lol ;)

[@kathyjohnson4595]

You need to go to the PTX channel and you'll see/hear all kinds of live raw PTX!!!

[@LB-rc2dq]

Mitch is thinking about you, Jase!😚 u're 6 feet tall and kinda strong 💪🏾😌

[@smcowe]

Glad you asked cause I was about to ask... Why the hell is Mitch wearing a sheet? This made me happy!

[@steelergamer5768]

I’m pretty impressed with your camera and it’s quality it looks very good

[@hayleecole8309]

This was awesoem

[@hayleecole8309]

*Awesome

[@risacornette7636]

Great reaction Jase! I love seeing how much you appreciate this group and their amazing talent. Is the transparent screen ideal? Obviously not, but it’s not like you guys haven’t seen the video on multiple other reaction channels- You know what it looks like so just enjoy the music and the reaction already 😉 Also, can we just take a minute and appreciate the amazing talent that Kevin is… Especially in this video where he is beatboxing insanely well and nonstop from the minute the video begins until it ends. He had to have been exhausted! I love my Mitch, but Kevin has the hard part in this song.

[@jasenyoface7555]

THANK YOU. From now on I'll skip the transparent part and just deal with it if it gets blocked 😁 what do your favorite reactors do to avoid the banhammer?

[@risacornette7636]

Jase N Yo Face I think they mostly just pause the video more frequently, but Sony is being particularly bad lately with blocking. You are in my top 3 favorite reactors so keep up the great work. I appreciate being able to chill out and just listen to the music and reactions after a long day...

[@Masq1980]

Check out 'My Favorite Things' cover, Kevin and Matt both wear make up in it! hehe

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

First, how did you know that was mitch under the sheet. Second, I felt the transparent screen detracted from the video. It reminded me of watching home movies projected onto a wall or back of a door. But I am sensitive to those things like that. Just passing along my thoughts

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Would you be interested in reacting to David Phelps singing “The Star Spangled Bannerl I know you love great singers! He is amazing!!! If you love him, please also check out his songs; No More Night O Holy Night We Shall behold him End Of The Beginning You will be glad you did!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Blue-rl5dp]

Don't you know by now you just can't worry yourself too much about what Mitch is wearing? It could be your Uncle Eddie's size 48 overalls, it could be ghostwear. So far he hasn't tried nothing at all (that I'm aware of anyway) but tomorrow is another day. He's done the giant fuzzy pink heart outfit so I'm not shocked at anything from here on out. If he sings beautifully, that's what I keep coming back for.

[@gordon9995]

Check out Kirstie front and center with "Be My Eyes."

[@icelektra]

I love this song! As a Avi lover I haven't really listen so much to their new stuff, but this one is amazing! Anyone know who wrote this?

[@rondileem3111]

I heard it was Matt’s song

[@icelektra]

@@rondileem3111 I see people writing that it is Matt's first original song with PTX, and that's true. But I can't find out who wrote it. If it is Matt, the whole group or somebody else? Just a bit curious 😂

[@mmg8823]

"Written By: Sean Myer, Scott Hoying, Ross Golan, Raul Cubina, Mark Williams, Kevin Olusola, Kirstin Maldonado, Jon Bellion & Johan Carlsson" According to: lyrics.naasongs.world/2020/08/happy-now-lyrics-pentatonix.html

[@icelektra]

@@mmg8823 thank you so much! 😊 Couldn't find the information when I tried to Google it myself.

[@mmg8823]

@@icelektra You're welcome. I saw a Q&A where Scott was asked who wrote it. He mentioned a couple of names that I didn't recognize and said he, Kevin, and Kirstin did some work on it.

[@skpwilson]

Have you listened to Walk Off the Earth yet? If not I recommend starting with their cover of "Royals," then "Red Hands," then everything else ("Tai Kwon Do" is very funny).

[@jenniferharris9871]

I would like to see Jase react to Making Christmas (The Nightmare Before Christmas). It has a lot of great things to see and hear.

[@tup97]

Check out Naturally 7. Saw them live as the warm up act fro Michael Buble and they were amazing.

[@pluieeau3731]

You HAVE to listen to white winter hymnal or god rest ur merry gentlemen! Their Christmas songs are amazing

[@avidreaderetc]

You should listen to KO's (Kevin's) KOver of 'Don't Dream It's Over'. It's amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWWQmoynraeFmKM

[@createcreations9486]

Great vid!