[Official Video] Daft Punk - Pentatonix | REACTION

[@mms1305]

"sounds like they did everything in the studio" if by studio you mean Avi and Kevin's kitchen and closet, you'd be correct

[@ChristopherTate]

Well, not quite; they recorded the individual tracks in the closet, but it was professionally mixed & produced. But they also slay in person -- they never record or produce *anything* that they can't do the same way in live performance. It's all honest.

[@jiminsrighteye6451]

MMS 😂

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Completely recorded in the closet!

[@newgirl246]

I figured that they didn't do much in the studio but wow they recorded this in a closet that's incredible

[@maylithplays120]

As I have a slight familiarity with music production and an interest in Pentatonix, Here is how I feel they work and how I would try to duplicate what they do. First, they arrange vocally as a unit....I would say they can do the song "live" before much of anything gets to tape...then Kevin lays down beat to click track with probably Mitch and Scott in his ear to help with where the changes are....Then Avi lays down bass parts....I would guess Scott lays down a reference lead vocal, all then lay down various vocal sound effects (they all did some on this one it seems) then the various lead vocal parts are done, Scott's reference vocal is removed...vocal touch ups and done.....

[@greenhornet8262]

Listen to them live, they sound exactly how they do on the albums

[@doorran]

absolutely true.. been in the audience at live performances.. sounds just as good.

[@laurendavidson9967]

doorran Me too, and I completely agree!

[@Burrowingowl315]

"Wizard of Ahhhs"- Pentatonics + Todric Halls homage to Wizard of Oz. Excellent !

[@kaileyp.7653]

this song in particular i believe had absolutely NO studio help or autotune, considering they filmed this in a closet in one of their houses lol. i'm sure on some of their albums they've had studio help, but at the same time they can completely rock ANY of their songs live. they pretty much sound exactly the same live.

[@LPyxel]

Filmed in a kitchen i think. The sound was recorded in a closet.

[@newgirl246]

really wanna watch them live

[@ElraulDelCNdeF]

newgirl246 watch this song in private performance

[@leeanntoepel4240]

newgirl246 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXinapfb1-nas Here's them singing this live with no mics. 💕

[@dyanhogue7772]

Pure voice. No studio effects. Those kids do things with their voices that most other artists NEED a studio to pull off. They are brilliant and purely vocalists.

[@Matthewrents]

Also interesting facts about this GRAMMY-WINNING video, the video was filmed in a kitchen using a large black bedsheet or tarp as the background, and then all of the audio was filmed in a closet! This was back before.. well.. they had money!

[@tylergirl1970]

Grammy winning arrangement.... not video. Huge difference.

[@maylithplays120]

Yes, I think the point that Matthew is trying to make however is that you can produce quality video for little to no money....they just used what they had on hand....honestly, the only true cost in the video was the make-up, hair and contacts.....

[@eugenegrewing2587]

Matthew Rents The audio was recorded in a studio. It’s from their second studio album.

[@tylergirl1970]

The audio was recorded in a bedroom closet... the group has stated this on numerous occasions including their grammy acceptance speech.

[@tylergirl1970]

They had no money for studio time. They recorded the tracks themselves and just had a distribution deal with a label for their EP's at that time.

[@berha3293]

They definitely slay this song live. There's an off mic performance video recorded backstage - just look up "Pentatonix Daft Punk mix private performance" on KZbin to see how good they sound without any microphones other than a cellphone.

[@berha3293]

And if you want to see a professional video of them performing this song live with mics and the full stage setup, you can look up the KZbin video "Pentatonix World Tour 2016 - Daft Punk ( Raleigh, NC )". It's from a Yahoo live stream of their full concert.

[@ohifonlyx33]

eh, imo that's not the best quality... for a live-in-concert version she might as well check out *Pentatonix World Tour 2016 | Dallas, TX | "Cristus / Aha / Daft Punk"* and also experience Avi's bass in it's full glory during Christus as well as Mitch nailing the notes in AHA and of course the choreo and timing all on point in Daft Punk....

[@Silverbell_TTV]

Yours are some of my favorite PTX reactions. :) Hardly being able to believe it could just be them on their own because it's so perfect is a great reaction. ^_^ I also like how you don't interrupt the song with a lot of pausing.

[@physicslady1678]

I've seen them perform this live and it sounds just like this! They are that awesome.

[@anonymousblah4486]

Haha, I understand what you're saying but this all them! There is a private performance of them singing this live and it sounds just the same. The thing I've noticed is I think Kevin does 2 things for this, the beatbox and that windy-effect which i think was recorded separately and layered over, I haven't learnt music and I understand very little of the technical aspects so I could be wrong. In the live performances, its that windy-effect that's not heard as he is beatboxing and can't do both at once. This was filmed in their kitchen and recorded in their closet all for under $400 by the way.! And they won the Grammy for the arrangement. They actually have 3 Grammys now. There are some songs where they actually sound better live than the recording, one such example is a concert live performance you might wanna check out: "Aha" live at the Singapore Star Vista. They blow my mind! Also their cover of Gold which is another live cover. Its fantastic. 😍

[@berha3293]

Anonymous Blah They've actually done the wind effect live - Avi and Kevin took turns doing it.

[@WoefulMinion]

Exactly. Even as far back as the Sing Off, Avi and Kevin shared "special effects" duty.

[@wonderlandmay]

The windy effect is actually avi!

[@berha3293]

Avi does the wind effect during the parts when Kevin beatboxes in this song, but Kevin does it when Avi is on bass (for example, at 3:36 in this reaction video)

[@ohifonlyx33]

Love Lockdown comes to mind. But Born to Be Wild and Dog Days are faves.

[@Laurelle74]

Definitely just their voices! You should look up some of their live performances - it's amazing to see how they sometimes sound even better live!

[@UserHorologium]

If you liked the cyberpunk/rave/EDM look of this video, you'll probably like their original song "Love Again", which is very similar in its production process (although it's stepped up a bit, since they spent more than $400 like they did on this one).. If you like the vocal interplay, you could look at "Cheerleader", which has a really well-done breakdown midway through the song. If you like the beat, you could look at "Problem", which also has a good beat. The latter two are a bit farther off this than the first suggestion, but I suspect you will have trouble finding a Pentatonix song which you don't like. They can take songs which people can't stand and make them at least palatable, and can take songs one likes to an entirely new level.

[@ohifonlyx33]

I could and have listened to artists like Beyonce, Bieber, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Queen, and Ariana Grande almost only through PTX covers or mashups. If I heard a Beyonce song on the radio, I wouldn't be able to name it... I'd just think of the next transition in the PTX evolution. While I recognize some of those songs that they cover... I've never really listened or cared for the original. I come for Avi and Kevin. Or just Kevin now, I suppose. :(

[@hisbean]

If you want to hear a more mellow song, with incredible harmonies, watch the video for their ORIGINAL song, called Run To You. Be prepared for potential tears.

[@dean1543]

Hey NewGirl! First time watcher of your videos here. So to answer your question, they did record this in a studio but for the clarity and quality of microphones that only a studio can provide. There was no autotune used, its all them. The only editing done to the audio was the layering of the wind noises over the beat boxing in some parts of the song. Also they write out the songs themselves, they plan who does what when and where, they plan out the harmonies, and everything.

[@doorran]

Their first Grammy. (they have 2 others.) filmed in their closet; edited in their kitchen. They do sing this LIVE and it sounds just as good. They do add some reverb in the studio on some of their Christmas music. but if they ever needed pitch correction Scott or Avi would have stopped them and started them over.. they are perfectionists. No auto tune.. ever... though they do try to duplicate the auto tune sound in some cases without an auto tuner. Try "Sing" or almost any Christmas piece (studio recorded). Oh they do have a studio version of "love lockdown" only because they wanted to redo it after they sang it on the Sing Off.

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

I've seen ptx live twice, and essentially they sound the same. Loved this... Keep em comin. You should try "Run to You" next. Its an amazing original, about as different from "Daft Punk" as it gets. Always fun to see a new Pentaholic being born.

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

Requests/Suggestions in no particular order. Love Again (very similar to Daft Punk) Run to You (very different to Daft Punk) Cheerleader (awesome vocal blending) Imagine (Jonh Lennon cover, nuf said) Ceiling Can't Hold Us (Just amazing fun)

[@bryanmclendonjr9942]

This song is what made this group famous.

[@BillBeckham]

OK. Time for you to watch "Aha! LIVE at the Star Vista". They are just as tight LIVE. - Bill

[@linalu5881]

This is All Pentatonix girl...!I knew you'll be mind blowed from this one. U should react to their cover of Gold

[@dorothycarson6339]

No auto tune goggle a live performance on their tour daft punk you'll see . God blessed them

[@shayo91]

They have EPs and albums so, of course, they have been in the studio but the amazing thing about PTX is they sound EXACTLY the same live. I've been to their concert and it was the best musical experience of my life.

[@gewrgiacyp]

You have to listen to their live performances and you will understand the magic :) Whenever I listen to PTX I forget they are acapella. That's how good they are :) I am looking forward to more PTX reactions

[@bmorse68]

Hey Girl....I've seen them twice in concert and they sound exactly the same. They are that talented!!!!!

[@TheSwede9]

I'm quite late on this but you had a quote that made me laugh because it's so true. "Wait... the beatboxing in this is really good. Wait, actually everything in this is really good."

[@LepricahnsGold]

This was recorded in a closet. The music video was filmed in Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi (bass)'s kitchen for, about, $400.00. Here is that same song, live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXinapfb1-nas

[@theruinedken2067]

Not all capes wear heroes

[@TheTatotoic]

check out their daft punk private performance and you will see how amazing they are

[@jesilarie2294]

It's all them! They did a break down of this...Kevin is on point for sure

[@bobbybrtn1659]

They sound the same live as they do in the video...any video. They are so talented its unbelievable

[@Zach_Archer]

I am loving your PTX reactions! :)

[@hana33723]

no nope no studio no auto tune this is literally just them that's how talented they are they've even done this as a live performance and it sounds the same😂

[@scottmcclellan4269]

I get a kick out of you. "I am so ready for this". LOL and obviously you weren't. Awesome reaction. And yes, it was all them.

[@tonymedrano6177]

I may be biased, but Pentatonix reactions are the key to likes and subs, I promise!!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Oh it all them. When they were on the show Sing Off they had to pull some crazy stuff weekly. It was serious work but they rose to the challenge.

[@leechowning2712]

This was shortly after Sony had cancelled their contract. This was recorded at home, and the extent of the post production was combining the video/audio tracks from their single camera. The feeling that something must have been added is fairly common... It was commented on the first episode of Sing-Off that Kevin and Avi's performance was so good they almost felt that it was cheating.

[@jasongates-]

This is the first video of yours that I've ever seen, and you look amazing, and you are cool. Pentatonix seems to me to be doing that without "studio help," but they probably get studio help at some point, like many other singers do.

[@eugenegrewing2587]

This song is from their second studio album. They’ve never used auto tune.

[@doorran]

no need to correct pitch unless they start over.

[@ulrich122]

They sound even better live! You also need to react to Jimin (BTS) singing Serendipity.

[@dannoden]

First of all, ALL of the effects and sounds are done by them, but even if they did have some help in the studio, it doesn't make their music any less. They are amazing, their team is amazing. Some of the best editing you'll see in a lot of their videos. If you want to see a video by them that is similar to Daft Punk, check out Love Again. Its filmed in a similar style, and is also an original song by them. Enjoy. Quit worrying about studio, or not studio.....it doesnt matter.......LISTEN!

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

Its is all them...no autotune.. They don't need it.. They do perform in a studio, but there is still no enhancement or automated additions. Studio doesn't necessarily mean you are using equipment (beyond basic recording)...it just means that you are using very good microphones, in an acoustical environment...

[@greenhornet8262]

You must be new to Pentatonix. Yea their that awesome. It would be cool if you could react to Pentatonix-where are you now.

[@sommers6224]

Check out live performance on youtube of this - daft punk. Sounds same. At their concert sounded the same. Check out aha video Singapore vista - live version is better then cover video of song. also Gold Kiara cover - done in one take or compare it to a live version video. Want off mic at concert performance? Light in the Hallway (original song) Pentatonix Lisbon 6/25/16. Say something; Ride; Live versions of their Christmas music. Just to name a few. If others know better videos of these songs no doubt they will tell you.

[@isaacnoneyabizz9630]

Daft punk is always solid

[@sean1849]

$400 budget

[@FayolaOnline]

The Ghostbusters track is totally layered with extra Scott riffing on top of his other vocals and Bohemian Rhapsody is autotuned in the beginning and for the guitar sounds, but most of their tracks they can reproduce live no problem.

[@ohifonlyx33]

Seriously, how has no one suggested their Sing Off competition? At the very least hit the highlights E.T. (#1... their FIRST TIME EVER PERFORMING), Video Killed The Radio Star (#4... And they are TRULY born), Love Lockdown (#5... What is a Kanye? This is a PTX song), Britney Medley (#6... just for giggles because THAT CHOREO), Born To Be Wild (#7... because AVI AND KEVIN GIVE ME LIFE), Let's Get It ON (#10... A CLASSIC that literally BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN OKAY), Dog Days Are Over (#12 ....Stunning, flawless, deserves a tony and an emmy and a grammy).

[@ohifonlyx33]

And "I Need Your Love" from their return in S4. Because of Avi alone. ;)

[@sosaiatupou2685]

Haha listen to them do this in a private performance without mics... haha equally mind blowing!!!! Please 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@sosaiatupou2685]

I’d love to see you react to that too please 😬😬😬

[@keri_btbe]

I recommend watching Mitch and Scott's channel Superfruit. They have released their own music. Also check out Avi's group Avriel and the Sequoias. Also on Kevin's channel he does "celloboxing" where he plays the cello and beatboxes.

[@SeniorBaybee03]

Well they record it in the studio beforehand and lip sync during the MV shoot but every sound is done by them. No autotune, no pitch correct, no extra background instruments it's 100% them. They do it live all the time and it's just as good, not as perfectly clean every time, but still incredible! You don't have to react to it, but you should watch a live version!

[@newgirl246]

that's amazing!!

[@kenacuin1750]

"that being said"...um, i died at 2:23 already hahah^

[@okayariana]

YOU SHOULD REACT TO THEIR PRIVATE PERORMANCE OF DAFT PUNK !!! ITS AMAZING. PLEASE REACT

[@ulysses0937]

Loved your face the whole video XD

[@jessicajones641]

They are crazy bc they sound the same live

[@mjbartholomew5317]

mind blown!

[@tonylari130]

I loved the reaction, but you have to listen to imagine next! It's such a great song with a great message. Also the best part is that everyone's voice is heard!

[@auntienessie2474]

Sound from the clip is way to low.

[@milissaleatherwood6837]

They recorded this is a kitchen and filmed it in a closet of Avi and Kevin's place. And they won a freaking Grammy!!

[@Stevesrssrssrs]

All their songs are studio polished before being uploaded, but not much because it sounds very much the same live. But you can tell the difference between a live performance and studio songs like on their channel.

[@Haart5]

DAMN Forget the video... you're so freaking beautiful! (JK, I love u reaction too

[@jery8647]

If you don't stop making videos, you'll get a million subscribers someday in next 2-3 years. I believe in your look, style, and charm ❤️

[@newgirl246]

awe thank you so much!

[@panberin4304]

Nice video and nice reaction 😄 and you are Beautiful 🤗 ( I'm from germany 😏)

[@ms.laperry8106]

U should watch their Studio vs Live. It's on PTX Updates channle.

[@ThtsWatSheSaid19993]

You should react to "Hey ya" by Avriel and the Seqouias. Unfortunately Avi(the bass guy) left the group and has now set up his own group. They're really good and highly recommend checking them out!

[@lannylanuel7714]

I was a "medley" remix cover of Daft Punk songs. A patchwork of songs, which is why you were confused. But def 5 star stuff.

[@eugenegrewing2587]

They did record this in a studio. It’s an official video.

[@horrormaus5181]

Please do more Pentatonix! No matter what video !

[@newgirl246]

haha sure!

[@oliviaangieschmitt7214]

I think she may be an official pentaholic now! : )

[@newgirl246]

definitely!

[@zyuunii3479]

hahahah i had that exactly the same reaction when i first listen/watch to this video, i thought they used a studio help or some special instrument's effects too

[@newgirl246]

i know right

[@jailenepantoja1190]

React to their original song Natural Disaster plzzzzzzzzzz

[@scottbernson210]

Love your reactions. You should look up the songs they sang on the sing off. That is where they won and got a record deal.

[@criptocoinpools5967]

They record this song at AV home and Kevin song also in plackard and bath room. When they make this video ,actually they start like a group and they don't have money to pay a studio So you can see , the power of hard work and perseverance It was cool right ? 90% of work was made with voices. And of course a big producer also to mix everything. you can see, 8 years alter , still have so many people reacting to this video and watch Pentatonix at first time and they shot the music video for only $400.. yeah .. is true only 400 bux

[@SleepySeel]

Filmed on an Ipad in one of their kitchens and edited by themselves. Incredible.

[@RosheenQuynh]

2:53 I never thought like this when I first heard PTX lol I just knew it was their voices.

[@livaro48]

If you want the ride of your time, please have a look at "AHA in singapore" - live concert and they are killing it. Greetings from Denmark.

[@DennisReed]

they are 3 time Grammie winners and this Video was the first one.

[@joereinel5339]

HI THERE , JUST FOR YOUR INFO THEY RECORDED THIS IN A CLOSET AND FILMED IT IN A KITCHEN FOR ABOUT 400 DOLLARS OH AND FOR YOUR INFO THEY HAVE NOW 3 GRAMMYS IM JOE I LIKE YOUR REACTIONS ILL TRY TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE I THINK IM THE OLDEST PENTAHOLIC IM 67 KEEP IT UP GIRL

[@chiefnoah]

Watch "all sing off performances" you'll see they are legit with no studio help. But the sing off is how they got to where they are at.

[@doorran]

very very little in the way of audio post production.. some times they add reverb... that's about it. Because they sing all this stuff on the road they are very meticulous about seeing that they are actually singing the song in real time.

[@dannyavalon849]

A live performance i would recommend is aha! live from Singapore at the star vista!

[@ryanhurstopera]

You should check out “cant help falling inlove” last bass note🔥😍🤤

[@sleepyseeker]

Please react to Connie Talbot's cover of "Too good at goodbyes".

[@lawnguyc.7614]

React to their original song Natural Disaster!! It's awesome!!

[@dorothycarson6339]

This video cost them 400$ they did it in the kitchen in the closet . Amazing . They've won 3 grammys

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

This is Just Them. They don't need any enhancement. After all, why mess with perfection?

[@jaylock9twenty5]

React to Pentatonix- Love Again

[@livd5337]

I don't think they used any studio because they sound exactly the same during concert.

[@allybandy3047]

They have commented that they don't put out anything that they cannot do live at request.

[@lucianamendez3755]

React to Pentatonix La la latch!

[@rmac1042]

Remember, they recorded this in a closet and videoed it in Avi's kitchen--all for $400.00! and they won their first of three Grammys!

[@kenslaughter00]

Yeah, the first 50 times I watched this I was convinced they used multitrack and computers. Then I saw them do it live. Yup, just them.

[@POLONIA941]

React to Daft Punk private performance!

[@maha3008]

Watch a live private performance of daft punk!!

[@TrainFrain]

I love you so much♥️♥️ Please do me a favor and react to Che Chesterman's audition for X-Factor 2015☺️🌹

[@jodicure1873]

Please please please react to 'Love Again' 😊

[@A2theJ9]

React to Dancing on my own by Pentatonix. It's so good.

[@josenoperi2325]

react to Kevin Olusola from PTX -sign of the times(harry styles cover) and down(marion hill cover)..he's amazing

[@evanbagshaw9397]

you should react to Peter Bence's piano cover of Despacito

[@landofstan246]

Check out PTX official, lots of videos, They will blow your mind with there divesrity. I saw them live and they are really that good. Oh by the way, They recorded this in a closet and there kitchen. Check out their award winning speech.

[@LJMcGuireDesign]

Years. Of. Practice.

[@cblanerun]

Why is the volume on the lowest setting???

[@skeeterb2006]

Meghan, that video cost them $400 to make and it was made in a closet. You can tell the contacts was bothering Avi's (The Bass) eyes and Kevin (Beatboxer) couldn't wear them because they hurt his eyes.

[@Jskew]

Hey little almond eyes (Meghan), it's all them. Just them. I know it's stupid good.