Metalhead's First Time Hearing PENTATONIX - "Hallelujah"

[@dargonbean]

Who else here is a Pentatonix fan just watching them blow everyone away?

[@professionalvampire1]

Pretty much all of us. Watching new reactors discover PTX is my new favorite hobby!

[@stephaniecaskinette4577]

@@professionalvampire1 same!!!

[@jasoncowan6137]

And now we get to watch the Avi solo work blow people away

[@marygayeleboeuf9901]

Watching people react to Pentatonix Hallelujah and now Sounds of Silence, is almost as emotional as listening to the songs! It’s so wonderful to see so many people have the same goosebumps, shivers and tears. Music does unite us all! I saw the Pentatonix live when they filled a 20,000 seat arena and everyone was so moved by their music. We need more music like this!

[@maelgwyn100]

YUP! I love watching their faces haha

[@ephennell4ever]

When Avi is singing the lyrics, Sott covers the bass elements. He can go low enough, except for the *deep* bass stuff.

[@diamondtacos973]

Bruh everytime I hear this song.....i thought Scott had two parts I had NO idea Avi sang that second part they sound the same

[@isaacg3175]

yeah it was Scott doing the bass

[@colinhess8900]

It’s actually still Avi. There’s a live performance where you can see Scott mess up lip synching that part. He CAN go low enough, just probably not reliably enough for performances.

[@2friendsdiet39]

@@colinhess8900 been to 8 concerts Scott covers the bass when Avi sings

[@mysticmike9778]

Seamlessly I may add

[@jeffyb1709]

God: Mitch, do you want to have the best male or female voice? Mitch: Yes

[@shirleygordon2656]

Mitch amazes...every time....I could listen to him 24/7.

[@maren8467]

He's just incredible. Love him.

[@jdkilpatrick2000]

😂 LOL. Mitch has an incredible voice, no matter which part of his impressive range he’s singing in. His upper register is just so piercing and clear. 🤯 And sets him apart from the overwhelming majority of male singers (and female singers). But I’m more partial to his chest voice/lower register - maybe just because it isn’t featured as much, so it feels like a special treat when I hear it. But it’s also just so clear/pure and rich.

[@ambrossialynn4041]

On the nail, Jeffy! I'm gonna have to pray after this, but... And on the day after God rested, He created the five, they will come forth and do amazing things with their voices during a time of great turmoil! I'm pretty sure they helped save A Cappella... I >liked< A Cappella before, but PTX definitely breathed life back into it!

[@Servingourstories]

Angel: God, the batch of 5 you requested is finished. They were given duplicate voices of our best singers from each range; I assume you want to spread them out for the best impact- God: No! Put them all together and give them superhuman harmonization skills! Angel: Wouldn't that be a little overbo- God: Also make sure each one represents a different marginalized group! Angel: Okay...but this could have catastrophic emotional effects bec- God: Make them completely A Cappella. Angel: *whispers into heaven phone turned sideways* "Jesus dude, you gotta get over here, I'm worried about some humans your dad made." Morgan Freeman: And so A Cappella was Reborn, and Mankind was never the same again.

[@thomasdean9750]

You should listen to “Mary, Did You Know” so you can hear “Mr. Beatbox” sing.

[@inches83]

Or Little Drummer Boy

[@debsreno911]

Yes to both.

[@birdtheword2780]

@Max Ellis yes to all! yes to aaall!!!!

[@SunoxMoon]

Yes

[@John-wd8vm]

That's def my fav tune by them

[@DeeB424]

Try this, turn off ALL lights, listen at night - no light. Lay on the floor, headset on eyes closed. This will be one of the most euphoric moments of your life. You will not be able to stop your body from "feeling" every heartbeat.

[@sarahwooster6598]

I've done exactly that after a crazy day... amazing

[@bryannacloutier4018]

I’ve done this after a super traumatic stressful day and it’s so amazing

[@heidi_d]

Oooh, I’m going’s to do that tonight!

[@anthonymoore8032]

I used to do exactly that, back in the day, listening to rock music. On some occasions. Alcohol was added to the mix, with truly amazing results. 🎸🥁🎤🍻🍻🍻

[@celebrian995]

Scot The blond guy takes over the base when Avi and later, Matt are singing

[@janetranslates]

Diane Brown is right. Jase, your first PTX reaction was to Sound of Silence, and Scott started it off in his lower range--remember? You were impressed then with how deep HIS voice is, and all of us Pentaholics were sitting here thinking, "Wait till he hears Matt...and then, oh please please pleeeeeease, maybe he'll do some older Pentatonix songs and JUST YOU WAIT until he hears Avi!!!!" There's some argument, but I think Scott is the one with the widest range. But they're all totally ridiculously good.

[@EliaKay1]

Scott does have a huge range and for the record, Kevin is a tenor when he sings

[@yourenotmysupervisor9311]

janetranslates I’m with you, I think Scott has the widest range. Love them all and they are all impressive.

[@EliaKay1]

PentaholicSPN FAMILYPotter Head highest, yes, widest, from top to bottom, no

[@EliaKay1]

PentaholicSPN FAMILYPotter Head I’m talking full range. Kevin and Mitch can do whistle notes and vocal fry, but don’t have the full range in between, Scott does.

[@randallkamisato9912]

Jase: “I felt that...” Their trick is, Scott and Kevin set your groove, get you relaxed... then Kirstin and Mitch pierce your soul and Avi shakes your core. Then boom. They own you. 😊

[@Kittiebanks]

Literally!!!!

[@coltonwilhite8910]

This is fucking gold

[@MelaniePoparad]

Randall Kamisato Seriously. Absolutely perfect analysis!

[@hannahnigrin3790]

FACTS

[@stannetaprospere4301]

Dude you got that down, the math the science of it all.

[@anitamorgan366]

Cant wait u till you see imagine. Rubbing hands together gleefully

[@UserHorologium]

This is probably the best opportunity to hear Kevin sing on a Pentatonix video. The little obbligato in the first verse, the diva notes in the wall of sound, and the lead in the final verse. Others will point to "Mary, Did You Know" or "The Evolution of Michael Jackson", but I really think that this is the definitive Kevin singing performance with Pentatonix. The placards in the middle of the song (and at the end) are icing on the cake.

[@lyricnoel7745]

I hope he watches the live no- mic run to you!!

[@rhondacoe5318]

I agree plus im sorry not sorry

[@Eontologist]

@@lyricnoel7745 run to you MOVES me more than anything else EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@ConnectionsInLightClasses]

I love that Mitch's voice is actually higher than Kirsten's. :D I do miss Avi, but he's doing well with his solo career.

[@shirleygordon2656]

I'm definitely following Avi and not letting him outa my sight. Pentatonix makes me have faith in music again.

[@marygayeleboeuf9901]

I do miss Avi! But Matt is doing different things and love his voice.

[@krissberry7]

I miss Avi too. Actually though, Mitch and Kirsten Can both hit whistle notes

[@cxaxtzz8489]

Incorrect, Kirstin’s voice sits higher in comparison to Mitch. She also has whistle register while Mitch does not (any video u see him do it its always inhaled and he admitted to Kirstie being the highest) if we are talking about who sings the best then Mitch takes the cake

[@ConnectionsInLightClasses]

@@cxaxtzz8489 Ok, I love that it *seems* to me that he can hit higher. haha As a non-musician I just admire that he can hit those notes at all and sound as good as he does! I do agree he's the better singer of the two for sure.

[@sarahlabinski94]

I really respect how you seem like such a genuine and chill guy who just wants to find and appreciate good music. It’s really refreshing!!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

The original artist heard them perform this shortly before his death and commented that this was the best version he had heard

[@kristybaptist8562]

Donald Parlett jr That would be a Leonard Cohen.

[@shortybarnesyanik]

Wow!! That’s awesome!!

[@MelaniePoparad]

Donald Parlett jr I did not know that! Amazing and not really that surprising cause it is magnificent.

[@shortybarnesyanik]

I have tried to fact check this comment and I can’t find it anywhere on google. If you have a link I would be really interested in reading that story that sounds awesome!

[@tychoman]

Citation plz

[@Sweeney541]

Whenever Avi (or Matt in their newer stuff) has the lead it'll be Scott (tall blond guy) doing the bass. You'll see it in the live version. You also heard some of his lower range in your first PTX video - Sound of Silence. Kevin (the beatboxer) is a tenor - I recommend watching Imagine next as they're all singing in that one

[@DayneTreader]

Kevin also sings in Mary Did you Know

[@mjdaniels8678]

The best acapella group out there love all of their stuff....

[@Orodroth]

Maybe live. This is a studio version and Avi is double tracked.

[@eudaimonistic]

@@Orodroth I don't think so actually, if you're familiar with Scott's lower range you can actually hear Avi pass the bass line over to Scott in tempo. Scott has a somewhat brighter tone in his lower range, having to hit those notes with less chord length than Avi. I know they pass it off in live performances, but I'm pretty sure that's what happens in this studio recording too. In my opinion, it's a very Pentatonix thing about this arrangement.

[@nadivkaspi6211]

@@eudaimonistic It is indisputably Avi's tone. I don't doubt Scott, he's more than capable of producing a full bass sound, but just use your ears. It's clearly Avi's voice. Its easier to record that way, since they just have Avi record the bass line for the entire song and then record his solo to layer on top afterwards. Also, think about this: Scott is still singing the word "Hallelujah" when the bass line comes in, and you can also hear that the bass line is sung by the same person from when it comes in all the way through the end of Avi's solo, so either Scott was doubled during his last "Hallelujah", or Avi was doubled during his solo. Either way doubling has to happen, and the bass line clearly sounds consistent and unchanging from before Avi's solo to after. It's Avi's voice.

[@tammybeavers7114]

Been following Pentatonix since their "Sing Off" days, and yes they are just that good.

[@aricelas3493]

Yas!🎤🎶🎵🎼💕

[@MusicallySpontaneous]

The crazy thing is I actually did not like them on the Sing Off. Fortunately, I've seen the light since.

[@taylorcote6453]

Same here- I love watching people experience them for the first time. Live is even better

[@sedaschexnayder4532]

Same

[@naughtylilbearz]

Same, and not only are they that good, they are so amazing live. Live recording of this song are powerfully haunting!

[@spideydew20]

"I don't know if there's a tear coming to my eye, or if I'm about to get goosebumps...." The answer is YES.

[@bobdegroff1683]

Yup. Goosebumps. Tear. Smile. More goosebumps. Big tears. Another smile. And a big sigh! Wow.

[@nathanleach238]

Pentatonix is so damned good, I literally have to cry a little. It's not manly, I know! Leave me alone. Their performance of some of these songs is just mind-blowing!

[@sarajohnson3537]

It's actually very manly if you cry, because everyone does.

[@christys8445]

Nathan Leach It's very manly to cry. It means you have a soul. 😥

[@jameshardy9932]

Don't worry Nathan I feel the same. Beautiful sounds

[@steffismile14]

don't you dare let some Idiots in life tell you it's not manly to cry when you hear beautifull music that's just stupid I'm female but I love to listen to this and other songs with just my Headphones on... lying in bed or on the couch closed eyes and no lights.. try it it's even more awesome just listen with no distraction :P

[@shirleygordon2656]

It's like the sounds vibrate every emotion in you...if it didn't bring a tear, you wouldn't be human.

[@goreyfantod5213]

For future reference: Scott: Baritone - covers bass parts occasionally & often harmonizes in tenor range. Mitch: Tenor/Counter-Tenor - often sings close harmony with Kirstin, has some whistle notes. Kevin: Beatbox/Classically trained cellist - sings tenor parts occasionally. Avi: Bass/Classically trained vocalist - can sing leads & harmonies from bass through tenor. Kirstin: Mezzo-soprano - has well-controlled whistle notes. Matt: Baritone - replaced Avi on bass, can sing leads & harmonies from bass through tenor.

[@racheljill8213]

Yes-exactly!

[@TiaMargarita]

Avi sings overtones. Check him out doing a long low note while at the same time doing the lion sleeps tonight

[@conniebrumley1600]

Thanks for that insight.

[@alanaanderson7260]

You should seriously check out Kevin’s solo cover of Marian hills “Down”....you will lose your damn mind when you watch it.

[@Spartan_777]

It is a serious roller coaster ride

[@jcksprw5924]

I was just about to suggest this!

[@InstrucTube]

Honestly all of his solo stuff, even the worst one is better than most other music I've heard. He's a damn genius.

[@Spartan_777]

@@InstrucTube Ridiculous levels of talent. We all know about his amazing beatboxing, and wonderful voice, and Cello skills that earned him the notice of Yo-Yo-Ma and Principle Cellist for the Yale Symphony for 2 years and a scholarship to a prestigious Chinese college where he became fluent in Mandarin. BUT, did you know that he also plays Saxophone so well that he was invited to play, live, for a PBS series that showcases young talent at Carnegie Hall? He was 17 at the time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZiQiISiaL52jLs

[@InstrucTube]

@@Spartan_777 Yep, I'm hoping for the day he does a solo piece with his sax in the studio.

[@kimsowles4044]

It is so wonderful seeing someone getting sucked into the PTX universe ❤️

[@oramonika9758]

I've seen this a million times and I still felt every emotion with you brother.

[@korozcorivera]

Ok I think I'm falling in love with you. I watched your reaction to The Sound of Silence and recommended Hallelujah. I subscribed after that and then found this reaction. The fact that you picked up on Mitch's style and appreciated it so much upped my respect for you exponentially. I love your sensitivity in these two reactions and how you can appreciate both heavy metal and a capella. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for all of that.

[@vivianspencer2006]

Hallelujah and Sound of Silence are my favorites too. They appeal to all age groups. May God continue to bless and protect them.

[@Sailor376also]

There is a feature here that is underrated that is used perfectly and to great effect , silence. You cannot have loud or busy without a silent gap. Listen carefully, and there are spaces of utter silence,,, and the total is so much better for it. Wow is right.

[@johnnaliggett3625]

Kevin who has perfect pitch said Avi has the unique ability to hear sound spaceing...he described it as he can hear where silence/sounds would fit in music. If you notice the newer music arranged without Avi is missing the silience your describing..it adds emotion & builds the music..( not that it still isn't amazing just different) I thought I was the only one noticing the perfect placement of the silence ...thought I was weird noticing how perfectly the absence of sound help & made the song better until I saw that interview with Kevin.

[@Sailor376also]

@@johnnaliggett3625 Hello Johnna. Your observations,, how should I put this,, elevates you greatly, speaks well of your abilities to see and understand. It is not so much a compliment from me to you,, it just is. You own it. Here is another example of the same thing,, but in dance. Galen Hooks is the Choreographer,, she is the first performer at 2:00,, ah,,, but the second dancer is special,, at 3::18. You enjoy,, I know you will see it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y32XhJ55atZ8es0

[@michaeltutty1540]

What makes that silence even more spectacular is that it follows the perfect resolve of a chord. Do many performers forget to hold the pivot note of the progression right through the final resolve, leaving feeling off kilter. The other trick these guys all use is to tune the pivot note as the chord changes, so the harmonics remain in tune. Then that moment of silence to let the perfect chord linger in the ear. Genius

[@stephh4495]

I was just listening to that. In one of Mitch's most powerful moments, when he sings, "It's not somebody who's seen the light" you hear his note hanging alone. Everyone else has dropped completely for a single beat, before coming in (with perfect articulation) on the next beat. It's chilling.

[@KasaiAnime224]

You should listen to Run to You. It’s on Pentatonix’s second album, and it has a moment of silence after the third verse. It makes what comes before it powerful. Also, it STILL makes me cry. After 7 years.

[@corvus1374]

Kevin, Avi, and Kirsten all have solo channels, and Mitch and Scott have a channel together called SuperFruit. You should check those out as well. Especially Avi's "Change On the Rise". Or, if you love bass, try Avi and Peter Hollens, "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair".

[@amberbrignone787]

Change on the Rise is amazing!

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Chains and It knows me also

[@WhiteDove82]

Yes! Check out Avi's solo stuff 👍

[@rdogg9900]

yeah, he needs to listen to Change on the Rise

[@theattch]

He also needs to listen to Avi sing 'Ring of Fire' with Home Free

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Their DaftPunk Medley is fantastic. A great early one is their Evolution of Music.

[@SUzzer-jy9lj]

P O W E R F U L and I have listened to this song for years. And a tear in my eye again!!

[@supermario2190]

even though i've been listening to this song more times than i can count, it still gives me goose bumps...

[@TheHankamer]

I would like to mention that Avie"s bass voice is classical trained. This is why he can go extremely low. Check out the video A HA from Singapore. Avie will hit a note so low that it blew out the audio system. This video also show cases Mitch's vocal range. Pentatonix has never made a bad video.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

It’s spelled “Avi”. No e. It’s short for Avriel.

[@Tharena]

Echo the A-ha Singapore Star Vista. You will not be sorry. Your headset might be. :) And Any performance of Natural Disaster.

[@TheHankamer]

@@drieuxkoeppel8152 Thanks

[@daarianaharis]

@@Tharena People always say that "you will not be sorry" - but to be honest, I was super sorry. I love Pentatonix, but after I watched this - at the beginning when I hadn't seen any other live performances - I thought they were the worst life band ever. I thought "oh, it's all autotune then" after that because the recording quality is so bad I thought they couldn't really sing. Why do people recommend this to newcomers? Do you really want to turn them off Pentatonix?

[@lafprado]

Actually, it’s Kevin and Avi together blowing the speaker. I think Kevin does a lip roll thing..

[@sarcasmxkate]

You should react to Avi's Change on the Rise! It's dope.

[@robertlinke2666]

my favourite of Avi so far

[@dejayeMusic]

I just discovered Change on the Rise about 2 days ago and I have that on repeat ❤️

[@ohyeshness22]

How awesome is that song!! 😍😍

[@Stevesrssrssrs]

No, Scott is the one carrying the bass notes while Avi is singing. If you've watched The Sound of Silence (or Scott Hoying's Red Cover) you can hear Scott's bass on full display!

[@nadivkaspi6211]

At a live show, yes it would be Scott. In the recording its Avi's voice. It is Indisputably Avi

[@sarahlabinski94]

I love it when he scoots up in his chair cause he’s getting into it and wants to pay better attention😄

[@cheerkira]

Pentatonix is my favorite musical group! I love seeing new people listen to them. My husband freaked out the first time he heard them and now we love rocking out to them in the car. It’s unbelievable how good they are

[@msmichellewinchester]

Your reactions to them are so amazing. I was so happy to see another one! :) As people already said, Scott (blond guy) takes over the bass whenever their bass singer is doing lead. I love when he does that. You actually already heard that in The Sound of Silence, but I know it's difficult to remember everything. Kevin (the beatboxer) is actually a tenor, so he has a higher vocal type. I see people in the comments recommending Imagine and I absolutely second that because not only everyone (including Kevin) have lead parts in there, it's a very moving video and a moving rendition of another amazing classic song.

[@nadivkaspi6211]

In a live show Scott would take over the bass if the bass was taking a solo, but in a recording it is 99.99% of the time going to be the bass singer doubled under their own solo. Just listen to the tone. Its CLEARLY Avi's voice, and the tone never changes from when the bass line comes in to the end of the song. Its Avi

[@msmichellewinchester]

@@nadivkaspi6211 I already had this conversation here and I explained why I think it's Scott. So I'm just going to agree to disagree.

[@beyondviolet]

I love Daft Punk, for a long time it was their most viewed video and they filmed it in their kitchen (and recorded it in a closet). They won a Grammy for it too

[@sarah4hp]

I am so happy I found your channel through your Pentatonix reactions, and I can't wait to see what song/video of theirs you will be reacting to next! Welcome to the Pentaholics community, we are always happy to see new members join 🧡

[@kamibauman7874]

Same here!! I saw his first response, then watched the next two... love seeing people react to pentatonix

[@racheljill8213]

Your reactions are *priceless;* and it’s actually a *JOY* to see how enthralled you are with their music. They are exceptionally talented because it’s not just their rich *voices* but how skilled they are at creating their *vocal arrangements.* I often *prefer* their covers over the original artists! Their new Home EP has “Break My Heart” on it-and I mean NO disrespect & NO offense to the talented young female artist who sings the original; but the depth, movement, rhythm, life & richness they give the song by layering and interspersing their 5 voices is simply beautiful, fun, effervescent, lively-and even more enjoyable! Check that one out & the HOME mash-up - both are superb! God bless!

[@racheljill8213]

Oh- here’s the link for “Break My Heart” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ-Xe41rbdSHY7s

[@jacquietremain5743]

I'm 68 years old and just discovered pentatonic. What I find so amazing is at first you don't even realise there's no music. They deserve every success. Please keep your feet on the ground. Bring pleasure to people of all ages all over the world and you will all be happy. ThankYou so much. 😊🤗

[@kristinkirschenmann1163]

“Blowing up my comments section...” Yeeeeeah.... sorry about that- kinda our thing.

[@leechowning2712]

Pentatonix fans are constantly looking for new reactors. We have so much fun with this.

[@RonRon29-2]

@@leechowning2712 and new fans!

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

I have heard several versions of Hallelujah, but I can say that this is my favorite version yet. It absolutely took me to a higher place the first time I heard it and I still get goosebumps every time I hear it. So at least one person out here feels ya! Awesome reaction!

[@FlammySpritz]

Another stunning rendition they do of a Christmas song (that will let you hear Kevin the beatboxer singing too!) is Mary Did You Know. I definitely agree with the comments suggesting Daft Punk Medley and Love Again, those are wild :)

[@melissaisloud7404]

Gopikachu ‘Mary Did You Know’ is their best work, imho.

[@FlammySpritz]

@@melissaisloud7404 it really is impeccable 😍.

[@Soon2bTLC]

CAN YOU EVEN BELIEVE HOW GOOD THIS IS?! I honestly NEVER get tired of watching reaction videos to this song. I love that I could really tell that you were as flabbergasted as I am at the sheer amazingness. 😍

[@wandarussell5983]

I’m here in Sept. 2024!! They have to be in my opinion the best acapella group I’ve ever ever heard!! Scott and Avi both can do bass and I’m really sad that Avi left the group awhile back!? They covered that position real quick and he’s astronomical!!❤❤❤

[@jenniferyoung8551]

I told you in your 1st reaction that 1. you'll get the feels when you listen to it and 2. you will never stop getting requests from us Pentaholics! lol....I always cry when I hear them sing this song and when they sing Imagine (by John Lennon) and when Superfruit covers Katy Perry's Rise...omg...you do go into another realm but seeing them live??? no other experience will beat that!

[@justari6584]

YES THE LIVE VERSION 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Imagine is another one that’s gonna blow your mind

[@maryk5225]

this song just reaches something deep inside of me that I can't even start to explain

[@sienakk]

I blame shrek

[@cmprocs1]

Ditto

[@julie8100]

Me too

[@harmonyfem]

After Halleluia...Pentatonix' most chilling, powerful recording is Mary Did You Know. Even if you don't put it on your review list, do yourself a favor and listen on your own. The emotional windstorm that will sweep over you will literally blow you away.

[@pjblack9290]

Mitch's voice is soooo good. I thought there were 2 female vocalists when I first heard it!

[@travisrussell9166]

Take a listen to there cover of John Lennons IMAGINE. they kill that too,it also has a great message in it.

[@rondileem3111]

I've seen/heard this 1000 times and it still gets me emotionally. They are genius! I think you're ready for their Daft Punk Medley and their Love Again (a PTX original.) Both of these are very different from what you've seen so far and will blow your mind in a whole new way!

[@irishunter3757]

New subscriber alert. Loving your pentatonix reactions!

[@imkt716]

When you watched Sound of Silence, the black man IS the new person. He has a deep bass voice. On this the bearded guy left out in his own. YOULL love the Christmas album

[@MJ-tl3ob]

imkt716 the Christmas albums ROCK!

[@niklathamtv]

I watched this when it first came out and lived it, now I’m watching it and all I can think in 2020 is ‘good social distancing’

[@paulineholst1576]

Check out their “Mary did you know” it will blow the rest away

[@sarablack982]

I agree! That one is one of my favorites!

[@shirleygordon2656]

I have so many 'favorites'...but yes, that is one of the top five.

[@michellecole6325]

And more for your listening pleasure: for that bass: Home Free Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan, Avi's solo Change on the Rise, and for more bass: Chains.

[@seth4599]

Also, Avi's bass note right at the end is mind-blowing.

[@technowey]

I said "Wow," after a pause, and I've heard this many times! Their harmonies and dynamics are stunning, but even more than that, they "feel," the music and make others feel it too.

[@chrismorin1318]

That's when you know music is good! Shivers, goosebumps, and tears! I turn into a puddle of emotion.

[@joshuakegley3524]

The first time I heard this, it was my first time hearing Pentatonix. I was left speechless. I never really cared for Hallelujah, or at least not the overplayed Jeff Buckley version, but this version completely changed my mind on it. I still go to their video on it regularly. For a new artist/song reaction suggestion, I suggest looking up Dimash Kudaibergen. Look up his debut on a Chinese singing competition show singing S.O.S. he is from Kazakhstan and the video is a few years old now but a great intro to him. People all over the world agree he has the best voice in the world and he will blow your mind. You will quickly find yourself down the rabbit hole with his performances. Happy Easter!

[@nadivkaspi6211]

I agree, Dimash is THE most talented singer I have ever heard in my entire life. He is perfect in every way, and I really do mean perfect literally.

[@hallmarkaddict8455]

Rufus wainwright was the main version from shrek

[@Catherine.Catherine]

They have a live version of this song on their channel from the Pentatonix Christmas Special. It really is all totally live, no effects! Also watch their Daft Punk Medley. If you want to be even more blown away by epic bass singing, listen to some of Avi’s solo stuff. His EP that recently came out is so spiritual and so moving, has this really nice folky, acoustic sound. Just let the lyrics wash over you, he has so much soul. Also, several years ago, Avi featured on a track by another acapella group called Home Free, who do country acapella. The track is a cover of Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash. The bass in HF can go lower than Avi! And the beatboxer, just OMG. HF’s beatboxer you quite literally don’t believe all those drum beats come from him. In their live shows the beatboxer does a drum solo for about 10 minutes while the others rest their voice. There are plenty of fan recorded videos of this floating around, the more recent the better coz he only improves with time!

[@EvilLoynis]

If you ever can't believe they're really doing it with just their voices alone there's a video titled something like Pentatonix proves they don't need microphones. However it is full of spoilers for songs you have not heard them do yet. I would also like you to listen to two songs they do, Angels We Have Heard on High and Carol of the Bells.

[@leslieharris3576]

My new hobby is watching people's reactions to Pentatonix.

[@ghostlyMystik]

Scott Hoying is capable of bass so it’s most probably him as he alternated a lot with Avi but Mitch is in his own as counter tenor mezzo soprano mixed voice Kirsty is alto soprano and Kevin is baritone tenor percussion

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

It is Scott that picks up the bass! Stay safe, stay sane, be well

[@rainsmom]

[@kimberlylux]

I absolutely love their “Imagine” rendition ❤️

[@chloebarnsley5202]

Tear to my eye everyone I listen to imagine

[@sharonhodder8972]

Your face at the end of Mitchs' verse, was my face the whole time I watched/heard him live 2 months ago! He is seriously phenomenal!!

[@lizziebeth157]

I am loving your Pentatonix reactions. They really are something very special. You’ve gotten a ton of requests for them already so I want to recommend something related but also great in its own right: Home Free. They are a more country a cappella group but they are so good. I think a great one to react to is their cover of “Ring of Fire” (featuring Avi from Pentatonix). The arrangement is unique and fun and the combined bass of Avi and Tim will blow you away.

[@jangiles9153]

So pleased you found these guys Pentatonix has been thrilling me for years and in COVID they really do lift the heart

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

Watched your reaction video to this and Soubd of Silence...came to you as a recommendation as I have followed Pentatonix for year because of how epic (the only word that describes them). Really lovely to see your reactions to them...it shows how incredible they are and how much those voices can hit an emotional nerve

[@pedrosanchez9306]

Scott was doing the bass when avi was singing

[@nadivkaspi6211]

No, he wasn't. He would've in a live performance, but in the studio Avi is doubled on the solo and bass line. Just use your ears, you can clearly CLEARLY hear its Avi. It's kind of crazy just how many people believe Scott takes over the bass line but they can't hear its Avi's voice

[@jessegirlb]

Oh, and the Daft Punk medley and their cover of Imagine Dragons "Radioactive."

[@jennifergraham5106]

Bro I get chills every freaking time I hear them too.

[@sharonboone4289]

I absolutely love this group! They are absolutely stunning! Their voices are perfect!

[@crimsonscarlett9904]

They really are amazing. Missing Avi, but glad they still doing good. Also, whenever Avi was in the group, him and Scott would change roles. As Avi sang, Scott will end up becoming the temporary bass, since he has an amazing voice not just for singing. Anyhow, I am so glad you choose to react to "Hallelujah". It truly was a gorgeous song. I feel you man, no matter how many times you hear it/watch it/experience it, it's always as good as the first time you heard it.

[@rubenmissa5226]

If you like Avi's tone you will like his solo "change on the rise" for sure! Make sure to watch it. I'd like to see you react to it.

[@anitamorgan366]

No normally scott hoying the gentleman who started the song fills in

[@Kathleen-vj4qz]

you should definitely react to ptx "aha" live at Singapore Vista it is amazing and shows off mitch's voice

[@chelseamosko7735]

I am so glad you got to experience Pentatonix. I was blessed to see them on a rain soaked night on August 20, 2019 in Orange Beach, AL. The rain stopped for Rachel Platten (the opening act) and for the entirety of Pentatonix's performance (except the brief break). It started raining before the encore, and stopped just as they started singing "Hallelujah," and then toward the end it started again. It was like the heavens were weeping at the beauty of their performance. I didn't care one bit that I got soaked. It was an epic experience!

[@suzanneolive8754]

Just finding your channel... and I have been following Pentatonix for years they are just so good! They always have powerful songs

[@kylieheavin5598]

Avi is one of my favorites. He has this amazing talent that lets him sing two notes at once! Ugh I melt 😍😍😍

[@Ladysdiary]

I got tears in my eyes when I see your reaction

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

This is one of those performances that never fails to move people. Even people that don't particularly like the song, or who aren't necessarily fans of acapella music are moved by it. I'll say this...They could make the Gods themselves cry.

[@cabeyverse]

Watching people react to Pentatonix songs/covers for the first time is my new hobby

[@soletron7]

One of my all time favorite songs! Love pentatonix. That note @6.55min gives me shivers and I get choked up every time I hear it!

[@ceejay1320]

I just figured out how to connect my headphones, not very techy kind of girl, but DAMN what a difference!!!!!

[@hai_its.lizzie]

Their names: Mitch: the one with the hat Scott: blonde hair Kirstie: female Avi: bass Kevin: beatboxer

[@arturotorres6251]

Genuine thanks!

[@RoseQuartz692]

Is Kristen

[@MaquillageAdore]

I also suggest their piece "run to you" also perhaps if your interested in another good acapella group I reccomend Voctave

[@alynamoore699]

I love Run to You!!!

[@sharonkasiroori300]

This song is on repeat everyday in my playlist. Im sooo in love with Pentatonix, they just sound better Everytime you listen to them. This song is a masterpiece. Touches your heart to the core❤️

[@emmastretten8476]

Hi from the uk, omg I’m loving your channel, pentatonics are my absolutely favourite. I still remember my very first experience of hearing them and OMG they are just incredible. Keep going all of you. We love it xx

[@sarahmendez7776]

You should check out Tim Fousts’ voice in HomeFree. His range from the lowest bass and up 5 octaves is simply amazing

[@lauraschneider1039]

Best version ever , all awesome singers , but Scott is my favourite . Unbeatable PTX they absolutely own your soul. 😘

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Scott does the bass while Avi sings.

[@LJMcGuireDesign]

One of my favorite things is watching people just discovering Pentatonix. It's fun to watch music lovers knocked speechless. Have fun! It's a very deep rabbit hole!

[@butterfly020110vk]

Hey Jase, I havent seen you look at the video "Mary Did You Know" by Pentatonix. It is amazingly powerful....you think some bring you goose bumps, "Mary Did You Know" will give you goosebumps, chills, and move you probably like never before. Check it out. Oh amd the video to it is amazing too as always! My favorite

[@TaunellE]

They always floor me. I'm not religious and I had a really emotional reaction too. It's the way it should be. The last verse, apparently the point is that you don't have to be religious. AFreakingmazing! ♥️🖤♥️🖤

[@kaylimanis9157]

Imagine is also a great one

[@pjschmid2251]

You should also look at Home Free. They did cover of Ring of Fire with Avi from Pentatonix. The Bass is CRAZY

[@sweetkissez64]

I've shed quite a few tears when listening to PTX.....they are just so amazing you can't help but get emotional. There's just so much talent and passion.....it's so moving.

[@karenrauch6110]

I have watched many reactions to Hallelujah by Pentatonix and the result is always the same----complete awe and amazement. Deserved!

[@annryan7550]

If you want to hear the full impact of Avi's voice, watch Home Free's version of, "Ring of Fire," featuring Avi.

[@jasenyoface7555]

Already have. Check my channel. Avi and I have a thing

[@missjanebronte]

Got to watch them perform this live - and it's friggin spectacular.

[@checkman26]

Scott is doing the bass when Avi sings. Scott is a baritone

[@cathysmith9938]

This is one of my favorite songs they do. So moving!

[@ahandsumguy]

I've heard this song/watched this video at least a hundred times by now and it still moves me.