Metalhead's first time hearing PTX - "Mad World". Quick Review: WOW.

[@itsmetara3773]

The Mitch / Matt harmonies are some of the best harmonies I’ve heard within this group. They are all absolutely amazing but I don’t know that I’ve heard those two stand out like this before. So incredible.

[@yasminstuart1739]

I thought the exact same! We've never heard just the two of them harmonise, and it was otherworldly 😍

[@Karen-Campos]

Agreed! Agreed!!!!! Agreed!!!!! Stunning!!

[@lowkeybuckley]

M&M!!

[@albertmaneri8224]

THIS, so much THIS!!

[@saritobarim31]

they need to find ways to keep doing this

[@kellimarlow4293]

You should react to a different Pentatonix Christmas song every day in December. You won't be disappointed.

[@MJ-tl3ob]

Kelli Marlow That is a great idea!

[@MaeMaesChannel]

Brilliant. This would absolutely make Christmas ❤

[@victoriaprice3053]

I 100000% agree with this

[@victoriaprice3053]

Pentatonix December!

[@Whiteblayze]

I vote yes

[@bill.godwin-austen]

"Eargasmic" is usually a fitting description.

[@jamescurfman3284]

PERFECT! :)

[@Anaelien]

Definitely! Guaranteed eargasm every time. :)

[@ALittleMoreOfLisa]

Yes! An eargasmic wall of sound!

[@sarahcoleman5269]

I love that Jase gets overstimulated when Pentatonix makes him feel things. XD I love that the video is their own ghostly figures walking around behind them. It has a creepiness to it that seems fairly appropriate for going into October 2020.

[@McLeod2022]

the backward movement was brilliant from a production side... like rewind in Hamilton had choreography that was steller.

[@beths2321]

I never noticed that, how cool

[@jessicajones641]

Mitch and Matt harmonizing was some of the best. Just wow. And Matt going super high in his range and Kirsten going low...just wow. And Scott nails it as always

[@jamescurfman3284]

Mitch went low as well. :)

[@Ms_Ria]

The matt and scott bass switch is becoming more seamless every damn time to the point I couldn't even pinpoint the switch anymore despite looking for it. Matt and mitch harmonies? Perfection. Kevin doing melodies? Beautiful. Scott and Kirstin duet? Magical. Kirstin's lower register and solo? You may step on me ma'am and I will thank you for it❤️

[@wej5541]

Jase: I bet he's going to go low. Matt then goes about the highest I've heard him.

[@jasenyoface7555]

Right!?

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@jasenyoface7555 Sure, because Mad World. Didn't you notice Mitch going LOW? :)

[@vannahedits]

oh thats not the limit matt can go way higher, there is a performance of hallelujah they did at one of there concerts where matt goes way up there! hold on lemme find it 😌

[@vannahedits]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGWUd4yKarGMiNU

[@st4rpt_603]

@@jamescurfman3284 Indeed a mad world eh haha

[@peggymargaret3673]

Extra-ordinary. Other-worldly. Multi-dimensionally Phenomenal. The goosebumps are a result of the harmonic tones perfectly synchronized vibrationally whereby they open a gateway to the Higher Dimensional All-That-Is. Simply put, our High Self loves these tones, these harmonics, these frequencies, as they represent the perfection of, and healing from, the Higher Dimensional Realms.

[@jamescurfman3284]

And that truly was perfection. Absolutely. :)

[@martycullison4095]

Pentastic

[@CatMomAmanda]

You saying “sexy mother******” just MADE this for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you 😂😂😂

[@ptxcolleen2393]

Phenomenal is a word I use. Matt and Mitchs harmonies were breathtaking.

[@amandasamson4513]

I Love how Scott does more Bass in this, just to flip it around for Matt to lead. This song is Haunting .

[@steve6valdez]

Favorite new "wow" word(s): "Sexy mother******!" Watching your channel and seeing how pumped you get over the music you listen to gets me excited not just about PTX but about music in general. Thanks! Viking tattoo, forearm trees....go for it.

[@_mptx_]

I literally love your reactions to these guys 😂😂 You could use the word “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and yes I typed that out 😂

[@davidphillips4476]

I'm impressed you spelled it out lol!

[@judysonnenberg6237]

I was totally going to say the exact same thing! :) 💜

[@Karen-Campos]

Signature PTX! The wall of sound!! The intricate harmonies!! The silence break!! The surprises!! Mitch/Matt and Mitch’s strong lower register! Phenomenal!

[@icelektra]

I love this song, but I have never been this emotional about it before. I'm a huge Avi fan, but Matt is really growing on me and I think he was amazing in this! I saw pentatonix posted this at the same time as I saw you posted your reaction. I went to you first! LOVE your reaction!

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

I have seen this five or six times now and it just keeps getting better and better each time. Unfortunately the message is just too damned appropriate for the times. Thanks for another great reaction. I always enjoy yours and you get an automatic thumbs up. By the way, greetings from the West Slope.

[@marthaclanton]

Sublime is a good one.

[@RPGmaxime]

Or simply say: It's Pentatonix. We'll all know what you mean :D

[@DayneTreader]

I am absolutely in love with this cover! It brings out the less common parts of their ranges and it is breathtaking! I got chills at Mitch's mini solos and Kirstin's "mad world"

[@Sion66]

Their musicality is next level for sure.

[@ilichiregius2884]

I wasn't 100% on board with PTX but this song definitely puts me over the edge in the best way possible... I'm not talking you out of getting the tattoo BUT I would suggest a live stream of the ink sessions.

[@jamescurfman3284]

I think TOS keeps that from being possible. It shows blood, so there are people who have been flagged for 'violence' over it. It's really stupid. Jase, just be careful.

[@ilichiregius2884]

@@jamescurfman3284 Jase might have to do some really creative editing to where we're viewing the experience but without the blood and "violence".

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@ilichiregius2884 Yeah, but then it would be HEAVILY edited, we won't be able to see anything anyway. May as well just wait a few weeks afterward and show us when it's healed up. YT is so stupidly banal about it. :P

[@crikch]

just say “This is so PTX” next time when you wanna compliment them 🤣🤣🤣

[@Facepalm9]

I would watch 100 videos of you reacting to Pentatonix songs. I've seen a lot of your stuff, but you never seem as genuinely moved as when you're watching their stuff. Love you and your channel, keep it up you sexy beast!

[@kennaisabell]

I cracked up when Jase just about died twice from Matt’s bass notes😂😂

[@RosheenQuynh]

Right?! 🤣

[@locarobles50]

Matt is a Baritone not a Bass

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@locarobles50 Then explain how he can hit bass notes. I am not saying you're wrong, as Scott is a baritone, but he can also hit bass notes. Baritone or not, they ARE bass notes, not baritone notes.

[@robinrichards6577]

Another GREAT reaction! I love your uninhibited reactions because that’s how I feel inside when I watch/listen to Pentatonix. I watched about half of the video on my own and Turned it off, deciding that I would not be able to listen to this song. I live with major depressive disorder and this has been a rough week; I have lain in bed thinking “gosh it would be nice if I died in my sleep.” The lyrics are too close to real to be healthy for me. But I took a chance with this reaction and was able to (positively) experience the song through you. So Thank You!! It is beautiful but I will have to wait for better times before I listen to it again.

[@risacornette7636]

Be well Robin. Sending you peace and light 💜

[@lexymich22]

@@risacornette7636 How is your day today Risa?

[@risacornette7636]

@Lexy Mich, doing great thank you. I’m on vacation this week so every day is a great day. I hope your week is improving and you’re experiencing a little bit of happiness each day. 💜

[@lexymich22]

@@risacornette7636 It will be much better today I think but I will be driving in the rain and I don't like driving in the rain. If you're a praying person pray for me and my best Friend. We have a pentatonix heavy playlist ready to go though. Music is helpful in a myriad of ways. You're having a staycation right?

[@risacornette7636]

@Lexy Mich: Yes ma’am. I’m doing a staycation with little day trips around Wisconsin to some of my favorite places with my sister and brother in law whom I have been around since the pandemic began. I’m an oncology nurse so I always take precautions. 😊 PTX music makes even the darkest day better so I pray you fo finish what you hope to. Be safe!

[@lisarummel3172]

Beautiful, breathtaking, stunning, gorgeous, eargasmic, amazing, haunting, and so on are all great descriptors of this song!

[@calhoun1968]

Yeah, quite literally, in the middle of getting ready to release a new album of all originals, with some videos, working on this years Christmas album, they release this cover. It is indeed planned, but, it's just a few Angels doing their jobs at the top of their "Game"!

[@vickimoran1349]

Haunting is the perfect world for this one! Great reaction! I love the emotion you put into it! Thanks!

[@rbrant9615]

Yes, your reaction was very much like mine when I first watched this PTX video LOL! I would used hauntingly beautiful to describe this one. The vocal layering in this song is just amazing, and OMG the visuals!🤯

[@davidphillips4476]

Layer upon layer..wall of sound...5 people..wow..1; Kirstin Looks unbelievable!! 2; They all sound ridiculous!! 3: Their blending harmonies are probably the best I've ever heard. 4: I have no idea why Kirtin's mouth does what it does; but it is one of the sexiest things ever!! And I mean that with great respect(congrats on engagement) I've only found them in the last 9 months and..I'm obsessed with their music. Love and peace out all, and thanks to those pentaholics that pointed me on this journey with suggestions!💖

[@tootsrbrwn2969]

I love Kirstin's voice in this!

[@ruesparks]

EPIC (this slang will never go out of style for me...) I love watching your reactions to Pentatonix. They've been really killing it with all these recent releases too!

[@SephieQ]

Those dissonant chords give me CHILLZZZ!!! That first low note from Matt sounded like a low, rich note on a cello.🥰

[@bestusernameever6518]

Let's make this a thing: use a different word that means "wow" in every Pentatonix reaction to come!

[@risacornette7636]

I “liked” your reaction before I even listened because I knew it was going to be astounding (there is your word to dub in for amazing) and it was. It’s a crying shame that this amazing group isn’t played on mainstream radio. They are so deserving of it! Watching your reactions always puts a smile on my face. Keep it up!

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

The harmonies surrounding this piece give me chills every time. And the key change is SO well done! It’s insane what Pentatonix can do. Truly the most incredible A Capella band in the world. “Incredible” is a good wow word and I use it quite a lot.

[@tatianamelo9232]

I can't even describe the feeling of agony and sadness and little desperation I felt every time I've heard this song today (7-8 times with your video, I guess). It gets inside you, takes all that is buried, and puts it all out by goosebumps and tears. It's amazing. And scary at the same time.

[@jdkilpatrick2000]

Every member of this group is so incredibly amazing and versatile. It continually blows my mind how insanely talented each member is. I know a lot of people gave Matt a hard time when he joined, just because they loved Avi so much and missed him. Avi is incredible. There’s no denying that. But I feel like Matt may be a better fit. I feel like he’s more versatile. He has such a soulful sound, no matter which part of his range that he’s singing in. And I just LOVE when Scott takes over bass while Matt takes lead. It’s truly seamless. And Matt/Mitch harmonies weren’t something that I was aware that I needed. But, now I know. 🤯

[@aanjafreedom7781]

I appreciate your PTX reactions SO MUCH. I LOVE your facial expressions when you are listening! Thank you!

[@jessac3262]

Thanks for the "this is NASTY good" face you give to PTX that I also make when I listen to their music. Your reaction videos have made me love them - keep going!

[@TheaMidnight]

Thanks for this review. This performance is heart wrenching. You can see the emotions in their eyes and those vocals just slay me. It’s wonderful to see a man be taken by art the way you do. 💕

[@markmelhuish2805]

Jase, I suspect you are usually a rocker? Definitely great, but with all your PTX reactions, particularly the first one and this one, I see a veritable kid in a very new and more great than ever candy store, with every PTX song you watch. Really love it!

[@markmelhuish2805]

BY the way, I am going to buy the Anker Soundcores you pitched. Hope you get a piece if that...

[@jasenyoface7555]

I don't (yet), but I hope you like them! 🤘 Thanks for rocking with me!

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Pentamazing. I love your genuine reactions. I can imagine that you felt the same way I did when I found out Ptx was gonna cover Mad World.... 1 of my very fav songs ever, gonna be covered by my fav group ever... (I find it hard to take! Haha) I was just overcome with excitement when I 1st found out. Of course I KNEW they were gonna knock me off my feet, but then I heard it & OH LORDY LORDY!!!! THIS ONE WAS EMOTION-INDUCING, THRILLING & GAVE ME SOME CRAAAAAAZY CHILLS!!! Thanks Jace!!! You rock!!!!!! 6 for 6.

[@ZebraDazzle66]

When I saw this yesterday I just KNEW you would love it! Can you imagine if Avi did a guest appearance in it with them to add an extra layer of bass to Matt? It would have sent us right over the edge. 🤩

[@saradeeheartsu]

As soon as I saw that they posed this, I was hoping that you would react to it!! Amazing...incredible....fantastic. Sometimes they just leave you speechless. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. At the end, they turned off all mics and got everyone quiet and sang Light in the Hallway with no sound equipment. It was breathtaking. I bet they would do that with this song live and it would be AMAZING.

[@kats6451]

I’ve watched all your PTX videos today and it’s AWESOME how we can see you becoming absolute Pentaholic, from first video you made to “sound of silence” where you didn’t know anything about them to seeing you now - major fan of Avi and knowing all names and stuff. AWESOME ;)

[@alisong826]

I love that the visuals around 5:30 really mimic the life spear from Donnie darko. I’ve not heard much about ptx but this gave me chills and tears of joy? Sadness? Nostalgia? All of it! Dope rendition

[@suzanburket2353]

Watching the background they walk forward until the line "Mad World " is sung, then they walk backwards. Reminds me of the effects from "Run to You" video. Great Reaction. Great song for Suicide Awareness Month

[@janetranslates]

Except...I don't think the song is about suicide. There's a video of an interview with Roland and Curt of Tears for Fears in which they explain that, according to "The Primal Scream" by Arthur Janov (which inspired the name "Tears for Fears" in the first place), the most dramatic dreams actually release the most tension. The video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWmfaGtftCeptU&vl=en. Start at 4:00 for the dream discussion. I'm not saying I'm 100% convinced about that theory, but this is the perspective of the man who wrote the song.

[@slkenn9]

LOVE your PTX reactions!

[@tamarakaddatz9955]

PTX had sick talent! A lot of work and well done. Thanks for showing Mad World, almost missed this one.

[@annacowan5677]

I think it's strange that I get more emotional about songs when watching others react to them lol I was fine when listening to the song before, but watching you react to it gave me the sniffles and a tight throat lol I do that all the time with reaction videos to moving songs

[@mimiloveee9]

Sooooo incredible every single sound on this is them yo..it never ceases to qmaze me 😭

[@cazlaming]

I really loved Mitch and Matt’s harmonies together it was beautiful and I loved Scott and Kirstin harmonising together was stunning too this was such a stunning cover

[@Lerah99]

They are flawless!!! Ugh, so gosh darned good. As always, super entertaining to watch your reactions! Thanks for making your channel so awesome!

[@kathyryan2565]

Sensational, phenomenal love love love. Thanks for your reaction!

[@yasminstuart1739]

Your reactions are always the same as mine! It's so satisfying to see someone react to Pentatonix and so obviously FEEL their music 👌🏼

[@larrygranbois4164]

I've listened to this a number of times now and each time I find myself sweating and having chills. I don't know why this is because I love all PTX songs but this one has me all over the place with emotions. Great reaction Jase!

[@Vocalinds]

They do such innovative things with the pairing of voices and switching who has the melody... It's just perfect.

[@Mimi-un5tr]

I love to watch you react to PTX. I love them so to see you enjoy them as much as I do makes me happy.

[@kvalukis]

Bro. This is SO GOOD. WOW. The Gary Jules version is one that was my anthem like ~15 years ago. I had legit chills. Thanks for sharing Jase.

[@gracieladuarte1267]

Wowsers 😱..this is phenomenal! You my friend have the best reaction to this cover from reaction I've watched💙

[@leewinstead917]

Man, I saw it come up on my notifications that you posted this video and stopped what I was watching to come over here. Love this song and love what Pentatonix did with it. Thanks for sharing, surprised the original video didn't come up on my notifications as well.

[@neotizzo]

I’m so glad I found your channel (yes Imma subscriber) because you’re reactions to their music is the same as my reactions. I’m always blown away with their arrangements and harmonies. The Best Group in the Game.

[@samstretch9714]

I love your Pentatonix Reactions!! They are my favorite!! I have been a huge Pentaholic fan since they won The Sing off!!! Please do more!!!

[@sarahmiles7768]

I came across your channel as it was suggested when I watched the official PTX video of this song. I watched the video where you first heard them. Your reaction was priceless. I love seeing you geek out to them like I do. Also a vote yes for the tree tattoo.

[@LeskeyC001]

You captured it perfectly in three letters: OMG! Thanks for posting.

[@ddoggphx]

I fkn love you are a huge PTX fan. Love the acapella groups. So much damn talent..

[@KristenWood317]

I love your videos...but your Pentatnoix ones always make me so happy.

[@TheTonimiller]

I so love your reactions to PTX! They are phenomenal.

[@taniareads8751]

This is great, both the song and the reaction! Keep up the great reactions, would love more PTX!

[@lesmiserableslover2]

Glad the algorithm brought me to your channel, man. Genuinely enjoy your content

[@MariaGolay]

Love your reactions...... I really hope you will be able to see them in concert one day!!! You will not be able to contain your excitement!!!!!!!

[@alexpond648]

Brilliant, daunting harmonies, outstanding voices and arrangement. Convey feelings and situations on point, not overdoing it. Making the song their own, while doing the original justice.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

I saw the PTX video appear in my feed on my laptop, got to about the part you had to stop and rewind, and immediately bought the song and started playing the high quality version on my big speakers cranked to 11. Matt's bass shook the whole house. Good headphones are important, but having bass that you feel in your lungs has something to it, too.

[@renee2292]

astonishing, astounding, surprising, bewildering, stunning, staggering, shocking, startling, stupefying, breathtaking, perplexing, confounding, shattering, awesome, awe-inspiring, sensational, remarkable, spectacular, stupendous, phenomenal, prodigious, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable, wonderful, marvelous, thrilling, exciting, mind-blowing, flabbergasting, amazeballs (my fav), wondrous, dumbfounding :D any one of these or a combination.... surreal also works. :D

[@jet1200399]

These cats bring it every damn time. Fucking talent. Love your videos! Thanks for sharing🖤

[@jsgarnick]

Amazing, mind-blowing, fantabulous just a few lol

[@jeanmiller2747]

I love how moved you are by music (particularly Pentatonix). You are awesome! Thanks for doing this! Rock on. :)

[@MsSaby95]

I've been waiting for this reaction ♥ 🖐️ from Romania 🇷🇴

[@kristinkirschenmann1163]

I haven’t watched one of these in so long, and this was the first time I heard this song. Loved watching with you 😂 Relatable every time.

[@catherineharger8069]

spectacular. astounding, brilliant, breathtaking, gorgeous, magnificent... a few options

[@joanmilano5302]

I just LOVE your reactions! PX is the BEST!

[@SeliahK]

For the record, you are certainly not alone in the "Good music makes me cry" camp. Avi's voice brings me to tears nearly every time. PTX does the same thing to me as well, even without Avi. Matt and Scott's voices pretty much make me melt, too. You don't ever need to be ashamed of, or apologize for, music tears. They are beautiful tears for beautiful music. You are **feeling** that music. PTX is an absolutely INTENSE group. They know how to grab up all of your emotions at once, pull them out of you, then amplify them and stuff it all back into you. And then you have to hold onto it. Tears to music just show how deeply you feel the music you're listening to. It means the artist(s) are doing their job right, and that you have the heart to hear it and **absorb** it.

[@karenmuller6703]

Love your reaction!!!!! Your emotions from it are so genuine! I love your reaction videos!

[@MizDimples]

Ptx is banging out amazing music. Their harmonies blow my freakin mind. Mad world has always been a favorite of mine but the ptx cover really adds something special

[@lisalittle9470]

As soon as I saw this video earlier, I've been waiting for your reaction. My favorite word is amazing. And I have 16 tattoo's, so I never think they are a bad idea

[@jenniferkamigaki-sander5981]

I’ve seen EVERY PTX reaction. I’m an OG Pentaholic and Patreon from 2011. This reaction. Got my sub. You’re ability to notice all their nuance is a beautiful thing. Thank you. Keep it up!,, J~

[@steel5791]

The Visuals !!! YES !!! As close to perfection as they are, EVERY time, out of the gate, I've always been dumbfounded that more didn't react to the visuals. These complete the act, and every bit as perfectly as their individual and group voices and other worldly harmonies (and incomparable beat boxing). Totally WOW, every time.

[@dooberahrah]

I think the words you need are: bewitching, sublime, phenomenal, sensational... I love your reactions.

[@dwaggystar6979]

I watched the original first and then noticed your reaction. Always love them. Super quick follow up!

[@gaydonovan6396]

The background is phenomenal!!! So cool!!!!

[@Tsuyumu]

wow you were quick to react to this! I was there for the premiere and it was amazing!

[@bdustin65]

Wow! What incredible, phenomenal layering of just five outstanding voices. Love this song already but this cover is so much better than the original. I still have goosebumps. Thank you again.

[@Sabrinamv2]

Wow, just wow! And I LOVE your reaction ❤❤❤

[@SC_Shemar104]

This reaction was absolutely amazing LOL, when you cursed at the end I was dying😭😭😭😭😭

[@dawnfox8020]

Love your pentatonix reactions, got a good Scottish word for you to use to describe how good they are FANDABIDOZI

[@aliecat199]

Another excellent cover by PTX! Thanks for making me smile your reaction to “Mad World” was priceless.

[@jennifertaylor501]

I was so ecstatic when I saw you did this one today! I was looking for it! Love watching your videos, they always make me smile! Thanks for that!

[@buddasquirrel]

All the feels Jase. Great reaction!

[@Vocalinds]

I love your reactions. You are the best reactor out there, in my opinion. I can see your emotions on your face, and you say what I'm thinking! Plus you have a very discerning ear. 🙂 Love it!

[@kristiejenner9693]

I watched this one yesterday and had chills and goosebumps the entire time so I was smiling and nodding watching your reaction. I don’t think there is a word superlative enough to describe how brilliant they are. Angels, their voices are what I’m sure angels sound like.

[@davidparker4199]

Do not apologize, you are my favorite reactor by a mile and it’s no problem that you have kids and a life! Keep killin it

[@Kc7vwg]

I gotta tell you, I usually am watching to see your reactions. This time however, WOW they just blew me away. I wasn't even watching you and found myself glued to the music and the video. Great Job and keep em coming!