My First Time Reaction To Pentatonix | The Sound Of Silence | Didn't Expect This!

[@counterreaction]

Welcome to all the new and regular viewers alike. This is a safe place! Take a seat, grab a beverage and enjoy my monotone and chill reaction to one of your favorite groups 😅 appreciate you watching. Please let me know if I should continue with this pentatonix journey. Just need to know theres an audience.

[@margretrosenberg420]

If you decide to continue down this rabbit hole you should expect a huge increase in subscriptions. The KZbin algorithm has many faults, but it knows enough to put ANY Pentatonix reactions on the home pages of pentaholics, and we always click on those reactions. The first thing I did after clicking on this reaction was to click on Subscribe. The second thing I did was to click on the bell. All BEFORE actually watching your reaction, and I strongly suspect I'm not the only one.

[@occamsrazor5376]

Wait until you heard official video of Hallelujah. In fact, ALL their songs are incredible. Also listen to them LIVE. They sound just as good. You will become a Pentaholic shortly!!!!

[@JoyL351]

Yes, please!

[@Cdconrad67]

You should definitely continue your Pentatonix journey. Given your comments about the group’s composition, I think you would enjoy their video for Imagine. Would love to see your reaction to that one!

[@johnchandajr6452]

Yes they are great group. Seen them in concert.

[@merlinathrawes746]

The "secret" of Pentatonix is that they won't record anything they can't reproduce in a live performance. They are this good.

[@candim3812]

Pentatonix, with very few exceptions, doesn't do anything in their videos that then can't replicate live. And yes, I've seen them in concert. Believe it.

[@DanishDelight77]

Amen ❤

[@ResilientBiscuit]

I saw them in 2013 in a dive bar. They can do it all live. It’s almost obscene how skilled they are, and his much they’ve grown.

[@e_n-o]

Hi there. To answer a couple of your wonderings during the video: the tall blonde singer in the middle, Scott, brought the group together in 2011 to compete on The Sing-Off, an acapella competition show. He invited his friends Mitch (high-register male singer) and Kirstin (female singer) to come on the show with him. They had been friends for years and sung together throughout high school. To round out the group, they found their original bass, Avi, through mutual friends and the beatboxer through a viral video he had posted to KZbin where he was beatboxing while playing cello at the same time. Avi left the group in 2017 and Matt (the bass in this video) joined soon after. This is the only change to the members. Matt can really do that with his voice. I'm hoping I'm here early enough to beat the commenters who will INSIST that Pentatonix never ever uses post production or records anything they can't reproduce 100% the same live. They do use pitch correction and sometimes add effects to their vocals in studio recordings. However, their talent is absolutely the real deal and they are absolutely stunning live. Even though the live arrangements are sometimes slightly altered to work around times that the studio recordings use some effects or some multitracking, they do not at all sound lacking in comparison and their live versions are often the fan favorite versions.

[@counterreaction]

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill me in, it is appreciated beyond measure ❤️

[@DougRayPhillips]

@@counterreactionThey have three versions of Hallelujah on their channel. 1. A music vid, done in a desert to their studio recording. Currently sitting at 738 million views. 2. A live concert vid, done around the same time. Comparing the two, you can see that there's not that much dropoff between their live work and studio recordings. And you can see Scott taking over the bassline on verse 2 when Avi takes lead. 3. A more recent concert vid, after Matt replaced Avi. Slightly different, but still excellent. * Yes, altho Kevin Olusola is the beatboxer and occasional cellist, he also sings leads occasionally. You can hear him on Mary Did You Know, and on Amazing Grace. And on his solo YT channel, you can watch him do amazing looping stuff in his studio, such as his cover of Down.

[@JellieBeanieMamma]

You HAVE TO react to Avi Kaplan, one of the original members. He has some new songs in the past few months in addition to throughout the past several years.

[@winterprism9227]

Pentatonix and Home Free were the 2 best acapella groups to come out of The Sing Off.. That was a great show, btw.. I don't even really like country music but, man, you can't beat an amazing acapella group. Avi Kapland's and Tim Foust's voices are straight up insane. Tim Foust has also been doing some solo stuff recently (kind of) of doo wop music.

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

Ben Bran mentioned the one studio “trick” they’ll occasionally use is stacking, or layering, vocal tracks. Not to add notes, but to give the sound a bigger presence.

[@travisrussell9166]

Its always said Pentatonix does not do covers, they do upgrades.

[@occamsrazor5376]

In every review (and I watch them all), everyone says they do the song BETTER than the covers. You will find out. Amazing Grace. This YT Hallelujah live is incredible also: Hallelujah - Pentatonix (From A Pentatonix Christmas Special). AND WATCH THEIR OFFICIAL DAFT PUNK. It will blow your mind. Guaranteed!

[@theresadeuschle8500]

Black guy on the left, Matt, bass. Female is Kirsten, mezzo soprano. Blonde is Scott. He's a baritone that covers the bass when the bass has lead. He has an incredible range. Mitch is a counter tenor. He's the guy to Scott's right. The human 808 is Kevin. He is a tenor and the beat boxer. He also plays cello while beat boxing.

[@Anna-xx1lv]

I’m here for PTX! Acapella MASTERS! Yes! Queen. Queen. Queen! It will blow you away! ❤️

[@qman9177]

Me too

[@occamsrazor5376]

Oh yeah - you really MUST do Bohemian Rhapsody!!! It will blow your socks off!!!!! Always watch official video first then find them live for comparison to see they are SPOT ON in every video.

[@dawgeral333]

The bass? Matt...the black guy on the far left...and YES, that's his voice - he's the group's bass.

[@user-bareleg]

Their latest release O Holy Night will blow you away

[@B3thBakes]

💯💯💯

[@shilohauraable]

OMG! A new Pentatonix reactor! I love you already! You have not even touched the whole world that is Pentatonix! I just subbed in hopes of more Pentatonix reactions and to enjoy your trip down this rabbit hole 🕳! And FYI - They sound even better live! 💖 No 16 yr old fan girl here! I'm 71 and just love great talent! 😊

[@goosebump801]

👍 Same! 🎉💐 ETA: Except that I’m only 57 😊💐

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

“PTX’s unparalleled vocal abilities are only exceeded by the quality of their humanity.” The virtuosity of their performances are apparent. What takes time to appreciate is the love shared: PTX -> Fans Fans -> PTX Fans -> Fans Fans -> Venue Staff No bad words in their songs. No songs that disrespects anyone. They’ll frequently tear up when thanking their fans from stage. They’re good people.

[@sherryreich3641]

They sound just as good, or better live. I've seen them live 4 times.

[@ShinyElfriend]

Kirstin’s father is Mexican, Kevin beatboxes and also sings beautifully. Others are telling you the origin story but I will tell you that I’ve seen this song performed live and if anything, I think it was even better. Yes, Matt did the voice thing, lol! Check out their very recent live VEVO studio video cover of Kiss From a Rose. It’s incredible.

[@fluterify]

Scott (1st soloist) is the baritone. Mitch (2nd soloist) is a tenor. Matt (3rd soloist) is the bass. Kirstin (4th soloist) is the mezzo soprano. Kevin (5th member) is the beat boxer, a tenor and cellist. Kirstin, Scott and Mitch were friends in highschool and found Kevin and Avi (original bass) to compete on "The Sing off". Pentatonix have both a recorded and live version of "Hallelujah" on KZbin.

[@donnawat]

Their live performances are amazing. The same, if not better.

[@sonjabirch4865]

I saw them during this tour and they do sound exactly like this! Absolutely incredible 😊 The three in the middle basically grew up together, have been singing together for forever. They found the other two on KZbin, I believe

[@da71le]

I have seen them in concert 3 times, and they are almost more impressive live because you get the raw, real emotion!

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Right off the cuff, Pentatonix has won three Grammys. They also have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are the only acapella group to achieve this. So you pretty much can assume that what you're hearing is legit and is their voices. They are world reknown, literally. There is a story about how it all started, but I'm sure that someone else will fill you in on that. As you listen to them more, the questioning of if what you're hearing is legitimately all them will disappear. Maybe about 2 to 3% of their music will incorporate an instrument now and then, but it is indeed rare. The more you listen to the group and learn about them, the more your questions will be answered. In short, they are amazing and a very down to earth and personable group of people. Welcome to Pentatonix, also known as PTX. And yes, please do listen to Bohemian Rhapsody. Your mind will be blown.

[@deedee67888]

I first saw them on The Sing-Off. I couldn't believe that sound could come from only 5 people. Those were live performances, and yes, they were that good.

[@magz12801]

Ditto. I really loved that show!

[@lauriep2018]

I’ve seen them ten times, they’re even better live! Actually, this was a few years ago and they’re leaps above this now even❤❤

[@shayruach]

Oh my goodness bro, I'm so happy to see these guys on the channel, love them. Loved the reaction🙏

[@counterreaction]

My mannnn, always so thrilled to see you shay! Yeah bro we shall see how this first one goes 🙏 thank for always coming back fam

[@shayruach]

@@counterreaction it's my pleasure bro🙏

[@alphabetatiger]

Everybody Sings! She is proudly Hispanic.

[@EleanorWhite-c9g]

They are wonderful live. Yes Matt has a deep voice

[@lindamcmahan977]

No music their voices are the music they are phenomenal ✌️

[@1lschwartz]

Buckle up, and enjoy the Pentatonix ride!

[@nousernamesarevalid]

They’re amazing live. They sound the same in all the best ways and different in the best ways.

[@Fairburne69]

I love PTX. Seeing and hearing them live is an experience to say the least. I love PTX. But they definitely sound different live. 100% not the same. Some might even argue they are even better live. Some may say worse. I say they sound just as good live. But definitely different than the studio versions.

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

Kirstin, Scott, and Mitch, the three in the middle, went to high school together. They found Kevin through a viral video of him playing cello while simultaneously beatboxing. Matt, in the white jacket, was found in a Nationwide search to replace the original bass singer Avi Kaplan who amicably left because the group’s success was having a negative impact on his wellbeing and family life.

[@Steve-hq4fm]

They sound exactly the same live!!!

[@tyseemahbishop6123]

Their live shows and videos are amazing

[@kellynoble-putt4134]

Sound the same live!!!! They are fantastic.

[@Jancoulson]

I’ve seen them live. They’re awesome.

[@mollykeefe2870]

ive seen them live 3 times- they are even better live. they have 4 grammys and a star on hollywood boulevard. they are PEHNOMENAL! Kevin is the beatboxer, mitch is the counter-tenor, Scott is the barritone, Kirstie is, well, Kirstie- mezzo-soprano and Matt is the bass.... keep going down the PTX rabbit hole- you won't be disappointed..

[@lauriep2018]

Fun fact- in concerts, Kevin (the beatboxer) has a stomp pad that he stands when they singing songs that have his stomping.

[@RonHeartsMe]

Does he still use that? I think they use a backing track now instead of actual stomps. Heard it was hard on his knee.

[@lauriep2018]

@@RonHeartsMe I believe he still uses it. Well, he did in the Xmas tour in 2022. I didn’t get to see them this Xmas so maybe he stopped stomping 😂

[@Deb72771]

Pentatonix is extra extraordinary live. I've seen the numerous times

[@crazycatlady7621]

Honey...you in for a long wild ride. This is PTX...the GOAT of A Capella bands. You definitely need to get your miner's hat on and dive down that rabbit hole. With 3 Grammys and 5 nominations, PTX is just that talented. I agree with te comment above mine....Kiss From A Rose 🌹 is a definitely a great place to start. It is live and it shows how good they really are. Oh....every once in a while they will use an instrument. Usually it is Kevin's cello. But you will always see it if it is being used. Great reaction! Thank you! Sending you love from Texas❤❤❤❤

[@melissacoviello2886]

I’ve seen them live 3 times so far, that is definitely authenticity Matt’s bass voice! And yes Mitch has a very, very uniquely beautiful voice. Just wait till you react to bohemian rhapsody, it’ll really blow your mind.

[@melissacoviello2886]

Kirstie I believe is Mexican and Italian. It’ll be fun to watch your journey down this rabbit hole. I subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions! Also keep an open mind for when you get recommendations for their Christmas music, I promise you we will all listen year round to their Christmas music, it’s that good! We Pentaholics will show up if you react to them.

[@counterreaction]

Ill definitely keep that in mind, thanks for the insight as well as for your viewership 🙏

[@barbarapatterson9288]

Yes to all

[@vanessalloyd2346]

Pentaholics will flock to your channel. We love a new reactor. Yes that's his voice. .1st singer Scott (baritone),2nd mitch (countertenor),3rd matt(bass), 4th kirstin (mezzo soprano). Beat boxer is kevin but he also sings aswell. Yes they're acapella. They have won 3 grammys. They also have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame . Highly recommend bohemian rhapsody. That has their original bass (avi kaplin ) in it but that's the only line up change. By the way that's mitch singing in his mid to lower register. He can get way higher than that. Recommend the prayer by them but you can't really go wrong. One thing though their record company is renowned for copyright issues. Most reactors tend to get round this by either making the video more transparent or placing some kind of filter on it , most of us have seen it 100s of times anyway it's your reaction we're interested in .kirstin is latina by the way ( fathers Mexican I believe. ) ❤

[@lindaosmon5224]

Scott Hoying the Baritone and first singer, Mitch Grassi the Counter Tenor and second singer and Kirsten Maldonado the Mezzo Soprano. Have know each other since high school. In 2010 or 2011 they wanted to be on the show the Sing Off which they won. But they needed a Beat Boxer and a Bass. Kevin Olusola is the Beat Boxer Avi Kaplin used to be the Bass but left the group in 2017. That same year Matt Sallee came onboard as their Bass. Kevin Olusola does sing and has in some of their videos. I have seen them twice live once in 2018 and this past September. They sound exactly the same live.

[@ricksexton8888]

Thumbs up for reacting to Pentatonix, you will earn another subscriber if you do more of them. They are the standard in in vocal performance. They can do this in video or live. I have seen them 3 times live, simply amazing.

[@old1347]

It's so nice to have a new reviewer of the discography of Pentatonix. They are incredibly good and as you continue, you will come to understand just how great they are. Just a suggestion: you might want to watch their creative performances as contestants on the TV show Sing Off. They eventually won Season 4.

[@barbarapatterson9288]

Actual voice

[@theresadeuschle8500]

I'm here for the PTX and only watch PTX 😊. Scott (the tall blonde) is my fave. PTX has a huge catalog and has amassed several Grammy's. They are amazing. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@occamsrazor5376]

There are MILLIONS of Pentatonix fans who will begin to swarm your videos if you review them. Hallelujah has something like 300M views here on YT.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Yes and yes... Matt is their new bass.

[@marthalikens482]

Their version of Hallalueah has almost 1 billion views!

[@occamsrazor5376]

Here is a link to the best LIVE version of HALLELUJAH: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKpeaWcost7mMU

[@terimeck]

Thank you for reaction. I've seen them live several times, and I assure you everything the record is also performed live. They are the REAL deal. Matt (3rd singing) is the group's base, but when he sings, Scott (1st singing) fills in.

[@LeskeyC001]

Welcome to PTX! Looking forward to more. I think you’ll like their “Hallelujah”, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Imagine”. Much love from South Africa!

[@Louvonia-v2b]

Subbing for more Pentatonix reactions. They have so much material. Their whole thing is "We will never make a song/video if we don't sound identical to it live.

[@terinelson1483]

If you want to see a great live concert check out the Popspring 2016 concert. Their original bass singer Avi is with them in the Concert. Scott is the blonde, Mitch is the guy with the amazing high voice, Kirstin is the female, Kevin is the best boxer, & Matt is their new bass. They are all truly amazing and talented people!! You need to check out more of their videos. You won’t be disappointed going down the PTX rabbit hole!!

[@Gwennedd]

Nice to see a new reactor to Pentatonix ( PTX). They have so much to offer in the catalogue of 200+ pieces. There's quite a few originals in that list too. Most of us fans consider any cover they do as an upgrade. Yes, definitely check out Bohemian Rhapsody and Pure Imagination/Christmas Time is Here ( two childhood songs beautifully blended together). Yes, Pure Imagination is from the original Willie Wonka and the Chocolate factory.

[@russellfisher2853]

Honestly you really can't go wrong with any song they do. It's just some you enjoy more than others. But they're all good..

[@raymueller1155]

I have seen them in concert here in Australia .. and yes that bass is real and his name is Matt. You will notice Scott ( the first singer in the long coat) taking over the bass as Matt sings the higher notes in his part.

[@stephenstephens4892]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. Looking forward to experiencing with you. Strap in!

[@Kmskinner83]

I have seen them 4 times live..and they sound 10x better in person!!!

[@LadyDoe17]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Pentatonix live in concert and I can tell you it’s exactly the same. They record nothing they can’t do live. They all sing and have great voices! Kirsty is Latina .

[@occamsrazor5376]

Also watch their office John Lennon of Imagine. It always brings me such joy!

[@larubia-se5800]

Saw them live Dec 2023. They're that good! ❤

[@robertlain6095]

The beatboxer sings in Mary Did You Know and Amazing Grace he has a beautiful voice also❤

[@mollymatthews3053]

Ive seen them in concert twice and assure you this is what they sound like live!

[@pigball4948]

Everything they do can be equally done in live performances

[@marthalikens482]

I watch PTX EVERYDAY!! TOUCHED BY ANGELS!!

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

I also listen to them EVER DAY.

[@ellenstrack6274]

They have several songs thst a 5 part vocal harmony. Run to You is an original song in 5 part harmony. Another to listen to is Imagine. All have singing oppurtunity and they can product a "wall of sound" and use the studio version for the song the visual message is as moving as the song itself.

[@pjb3583]

New subscriber, here for Pentatonix. If you would like to explore more, please check out Bohemian Rhapsody as well as their Daft Punk medley (for which they won their first Grammy) and their juggernaut video of Hallelujah (something like 630 million views). You will notice one change in their line-up over the years. Matt Sallee, the current bass in the white jacket at the far left, joined in 2017 when original bass Avi Kaplan left the group. Kirstie (the woman) and Mitch (second from the right) have changed their looks a lot, but it’s always them. Their cover of John Lennon’s Imagine is a good video that celebrates the diversity within the group. Peace from Ohio … I meant to add, there are a bunch of live performances on KZbin as well as official videos from the band.

[@imkt716]

Yes, he’s completely a cappella and Kevin is the boxer, but he also is a singer and plays the cello and flute. In older videos, you will see a different bass. His name was Avi Kaplan but he left the group because he couldn’t tour you will see Scott Mitch Kirsty, who have been together singing since high school, welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole! You will need excellent here headphones to hear everything appropriately

[@lynnnadratowski5265]

That's his voice dude! They are crazy tight!💜

[@CelticShrew]

Oh gosh wait til you watch their "Hallelujah" ! That was with their previous bass, Avi Kaplan, and it's also incredible.

[@lisas6450]

😊❤ I loved your reaction! 😅 OMG your channel is going to BLOW UP if you keep PTX in your rotation!! 😊❤

[@noelpauley5381]

I saw them just last September, they are amazing live!! Subscribed for more PTX!

[@judiebarnhill6298]

I have seen them live and yes they are that good.....absolutely brilliant!

[@melissabarden8826]

My first experience with this group was on an award show several yrs ago was them doing the Star Wars theme. 🤯 AMAZING!! Have been hooked ever since! Love them! My favorite, most moving/goose bumps head to toe is Hallelujah!! Check those out!! Would love to hear your reactions to those.

[@terrilabeth]

Welcome to Pentatonix! They won a show called the Sing Off, they all moved to California, 1 week later the record label dropped them, they turned to KZbin and built themselves up to 3 Grammy’s and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The members from the video left to right are, Matt (Bass up to baritone and can go higher), Kirstin, pronounced like Thirsten (alto to soprano), Scott (range is baritone to tenor, but can go higher), Mitch (tenor to mezzo soprano, basically he has a powerhouse high voice that is gorgeous and will surprise you, which in the PTX world is called “You have been Mitch slapped) and Kevin, aka KO, (beatboxer, cello player, tenor, he is a super smart dude, graduated from Yale with a degree in medicine before joining Pentatonix, oh and he speaks fluent Mandarin.) And yes, they sound this great live, perhaps even better because of the energy of the event, because they work hard and train for their long touring schedules, both here in the States and all over the world. Their arrangements are fire 🔥, they are also well known for their back catalogue of Christmas music and albums, they do covers but also have their own music which is awesome as well! The only other thing is originally the bass was Avi Kaplan, he left the group in 2017, they brought Matt in as bass. Avi will be the dude with the beard and long hair with beanies and a super low bass voice that is gorgeous. He now has his own solo single career. Most of these members have also done solo stuff but I think that is enough for today? 😂 T ✌🏻

[@BettyDiorio]

They do this live and it sounds just as good!! Find live performances!! Good reactijn!!

[@lauracondo8151]

What you see and hear is what you see and hear live. I have seen them live.

[@theresamorales9907]

They all have amazing vocal ranges, even Avi the base vocal before smart joined.

[@theresamorales9907]

They did do this live, sounds awesome too

[@cheliebritt2192]

I did see them live - they sounded just like that.

[@lorilokz1580]

I just saw them LIVE in Michigan Sept 2023!! It was awesome!! Got to see each one show what they do and how they all became who they are and where they are now!

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

Live, recording, mic'ed, no mic all sounds the same. They are phenomenal. BTW Hallelujah has almost 3/4 Billion views

[@ccormx]

Their “Evolution of” songs are excellent. They’ve done Bey, Rihanna, music in general, but their “Evolution of Micheal Jackson” is so good and fun

[@marchwind26]

YES

[@katarinad1309]

It took a day to get to this Pentaholic via algorithm . Now I’m wondering how long til the next video? It doesn’t look like most have found you yet but we are coming lol. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@counterreaction]

Next one will be up early next week 🙏 thanks for watching

[@sarahovenden1431]

Yes, that is their actual voices. Saw them live in Sydney and it took my breath away

[@philipkudrna5643]

There are several live recordings of their live performances on the web. I recommend their life performance of Hallelujah during a TV Christmas Show!

[@JaniceDAgostino]

Matt is a lyric bass with an incredible range. He was the only change in the group when the original bass - Avi, a basso profundo - left to stop the constant touring and sing the folk based music he loves. The beatboxer does celloboxing and has a gorgeous tenor and falsetto. The tour that included the Hollywood Bowl can give you an idea of what they do live. Scott, the baritone with a huge range constantly invents riffs for songs and the rest shift as needed. I livestreamed that amazing concert.

[@lauraa4294]

Yes!! More PTX please. They are amazing, I've seen them in concert a few times and they are just as good live. Subscribing to see more PTX 🔔👍🏻

[@ecmonkey13]

Kirstin Maldonado is mostly Mexican with a bit of Spanish/Italian. Her, Scott(blonde) and Mitch(mullet) are childhood friends from Texas. The other two guys were recruited a bit later

[@randyflynn6402]

I have to say that I never heard of Pentatonix until about a year ago. Then I saw their video "Hallelujah" and was hooked. They sing a lot of great songs but my favorites are: Hallelujah, Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone), Bohemian Rhapsody, The Sound of Silence, Little Drummer Boy, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Away in the Manger, The First Noel and Jolene. But there are so many. But those are my favorites. Check out the videos. Another acapella group you should listen to is Home Free. They are more country oriented but just as good as Pentatonix.

[@adam.4487]

Thank you for pronouncing the name Pentatonix correctly. ♥So few are able to, so thank you for that much at least. :D♥ I always appreciate reaction to PTX, no matter the song. Thanks again.

[@vhytag22]

Sir, i just found your channel and i love it already. Trust me, this is absolutely their pure vocals, they all have insane registers i’ve been following their journey for years. the talent from this group is just crazy

[@pollywinter4158]

Yes ,they are amazing live, they sound the same. The three main singer's have been friends since school and the bass singer is their 2nd bass singer as Avi loft to pursue a quieter career. Listen to some.of my favourite things, sing , and making Christmas.

[@AndromacheNY]

I've seen them live with Avi, their original bass. NOTHING is done in post! 😂❤

[@gretchenoliver3388]

Check out Kissed by a Rose, live, in studio. PTX performs ALL their songs live!!

[@Jancoulson]

I CANT WAIT for you to get to some of their live stuff. Check out ANYTHING from the Hollywood Bowl 2022 concert.

[@shermanneal7226]

Ck out pentatonix, the beginning, when they competed in acupella, and competition. Story of how they came together. Live performance. 😊

[@B3thBakes]

Ooo ooo I get so excited when I find a new PTX rabbit hole to go down! 🎉🎉🎉 lets go! Im here for it! Also! Hey! Welcome to the Pentaholics 😊❤😊 There are so many to check out, If you'd like an original to check out I would suggest the pop spring 2016 live performance (3 originals and their evolution of Michael Jackson) and love again but the music video.. its a vibe🎉 ❤

[@counterreaction]

Thank you for the warm welcome 🤗

[@AndromacheNY]

Kevin (KO) the gent to the right, is a human beat box. he also does special effects, sings, and plays cello beautifully. Scott (the tall blond) found Kevin on KZbin. Scott, Mitch, & Kirstie have been bffs since they were lil kids in Texas. Kirstie is Latina (since you asked). We miss Avi like crazy, but Matt, the group's 2nd bass, is a wonderful addition. No one will ever replace Avi, but Matt is family now & he brings his own gifts to the group.

[@mertynmarshall8894]

Seen them live, they sound exactly the same!!! Even better actually. Kevin's beat boxing is insane live!!!

[@BobbiTopacio]

They sound just as good live

[@jenniferarted3652]

Definitely do Bohemian Rhapsody, then Kiss from a rose! Both unbelievable versions.

[@musicalmags2010]

Kirstin 'Kirstie' Maldonado's mom is of Spanish /Italian descent & her dad of Mexican descent & she's a proud Latina !. Kirstie , Scott Hoying ( tall blonde baritone ) & Mitch Grassi ( counter tenor ) all attended Martin High School in Arlington Texas and formed an acapella trio . They were at different colleges when Scott asked if they'd like to audition for 'Sing Off ' Scott knew Ben Bram ,who was working on the show, from the SoCal VoCal acapella group they both belonged to & he suggested they needed a bass singer & a beatboxer . Ben knew Avi Kaplan from Acapella Academy , Avi was training as a basso profundo opera singer before agreeing to join them . Kevin Olusola , beatboxer extraordinaire ,had finished his pre-med requirements at Yale & was intending to study to become a doctor like his father when Scott saw a viral video of him beatboxing & playing the cello at the same time and messaged him to ask if he'd like to join the group . Kevin said yes & the first time they met was the day before the 'Sing Off' auditions . After winning the show and recording contract , the record label dropped them as they didn't think acapella would sell , Pentatonix began recording video's in Avi & Kevin's apartment & uploading them to you tube where they gathered millions of views and proved there was an audience for acapella music and they went on to sign with RCA in 2014 . Ben Bram went on to become their arranger , producer and sound engineer . Avi left in late 2016 and after auditioning , Matt Sallee joined as their bass singer in 2017. .Pentatonix have been nominated for 5 Grammy's , won 3 and released 11 studio albums, six compilation albums, six extended plays (EPs), 34 singles and 58 music videos. if you choose to carry on reacting to Pentatonix you will find an audience in their fans , known as Pentaholics , who love to see new reactors ....react !

[@GingerJohnson-uu9lw]

Actually, Acapella Academy was not in existence when they met Avi. Ben knew him from Fermata Nowhere, a male acapella group at Mt. San Antonio College.

[@loritoigo8020]

They sound identical live. Yes, they are that good. You can find live performances of Hallelujah and many other songs they do that are just as great as the video. Try a few of those before judging.