[OFFICIAL VIDEO] Bohemian Rhapsody - Pentatonix REACTION

[@leeweigel5106]

Y’all really need to use headphones when reviewing Pentatonix. You miss so much without them

[@KingFamilyReacts]

You're right. It took us a while but we use them now

[@anessalyn1035]

I love that look reactors get when they realize Mitch is the guitar. He can do that with and without the megaphone...Other than Freddie of course, this is the best version. this was filed outside. You have got to see the AHA LIVE SINGAPORE STAR VISTA Avi and mitch will blow your minds

[@dannyrhollingsworth4200]

SOUNDS BETTER WITH HEADPHONES ON YOU GET THE WHOLE EFFECT

[@JoSedunary]

The couch was actually an homage to how they started - after they won the Sing Off, they lost their record deal and so went back to making YT videos from their old couch.... so in the video...started on the couch (the trio together and KO and Avi on the sides) went off into the stratosphere ...but then came back to the couch to show that they are still grounded even with all the success. I love how the trio are so close together on the couch at the end before they go back into the 'loungeroom'.To me the whole thing is just perfect. They do this live and it is exactly the same - no layering.

[@PurpleCinnamon-Land-Of-Misfits]

Mitch with the guitar solo on the megaphone was epic one of my favorite parts of this performance ❕❗

[@yvonneclaes5208]

PTX said they waited years to cover this song because they wanted to get it "right." They were nervous to cover it, knowing how many diehard fans Queen and Freddy Mercury have worldwide. They wanted to make sure they honored the original, and I think they have. Great reaction! (BTW: I've seen them perform this live. It's just as amazing in concert)!

[@davidpost428]

Yeah, perfection. I heard that Brian May said that this version was excellent. Apparently the megaphone was just a prop and was not needed for the vocal projection.

[@williamhallam2449]

Little known fact, Brian May of Queen saw this video and liked it so much he sent the link to all their fans with the following words: "Best cover of our song I have ever heard. Enjoy." That tells you just how good it is!

[@davidpuerto1619]

Both of your faces during Mitch's "guitar" solo is everything!

[@chrispavlich9656]

They just don’t get enough credit for how awesome they are. They work so hard at their craft and are immensely talented people. Great reaction ❣️

[@cherylfrady4602]

I love "the Mitch face".

[@joatkins9793]

Mitch is amazing in this, as are they all. Guitar Grassi is as awesome live as well. Brian May said that he loved this

[@kimberlybrower925]

Listen again and watch Scott during the "let him go" section. He sings with both sides so there are 3 voices on both parts... If you listen close you can hear 3 voices with one clipped short because he switches to the other part. And you can hear him singing a low bass harmony with avi on that side... This still amazes me every time. They sound so much bigger than 5 voices in that part of the song due to that clever use of adding a voice to start and then having him peel off early to come in on the other side... I think you kinda hear it too as they get off the couch and line up.... This part of the song is so complex!

[@geriatricptxer2362]

I was surprised to see you guys hadn't done this yet. Glad you got to it. Mitch does the guitar solo live just as well. There's a great "making of" video for this as well.

[@KingFamilyReacts]

This was actually recorded well over a month ago. We had to let it clear through copyright issues. It cleared this morning so we had to go ahead and put it up 😁

[@Bonofox1]

💥Remember guys PENTATONIX prides themselves in their craft! They do this LIVE IN CONERTS!! They are ALL AMAZING!! BY FAR GREATEST Acapella group there is. Their status in the music industry, awards and NUMBERS say it all! Avi's bass, Kevin's percussion, The Trio's vocals ALL PERFECTION!!!💥

[@grazynawikert-unger2122]

I always have goose bumps when I watch it and with your reaction I literally have chills. Isn't it perfect?

[@mohammeddukuly5325]

him when basses hit low notes: 👂 👈👈👈,👇👇👇

[@aliefrusman7621]

🤣

[@bradsouthers7476]

KO is the Phil Collins of beatboxing.

[@kylebeckley194]

Can you imagine how much work they had to do to master this song,crazy good

[@FSUfanOFtheBAND]

I love that y'all didn't stop every 30 seconds and actually discussed after the video. Watching you guys react made me love this video even more!

[@MissJojo7682]

This is my favorite cover of theirs. Avi and Kevin are frickin’ amazing with the bass and percussion. I also love their cover of John Lennon’s _Imagine._

[@mateusbelmontedossantos1019]

Peter hollens and Avi Kaplan. Music: "Black is the color of my true love's hair". The harmonies is amazing.

[@jessicajones641]

Freddie has such amazing range. Other than the original, this is my favorite cover. Like omg it was perfection. Avi, Kevin and Mitch really shined

[@charlesturner3688]

Pentatonic Hallelujah Sound of Silence Also there is Home Free with How Great Thou Art All About That Bass. TY

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Avi' air guitar gesture is to let you know he really is the bass 🎸. He did it alot on the Sing-Off competitions

[@GramaMonie]

Lots better with earphones.....

[@rondileem3111]

Your faces on this one!!! I heard them sing this live, just the 5 of them onstage at their concert and it sounded just the same as this to me. The video, the arrangement, the delivery, everything about it was great! They are INCREDIBLE!!!

[@cherylwilliams9360]

I've heard that when they do this song live, Mitch still masters the guitar solo without the megaphone..

[@LeskeyC001]

Now you know why we’ve been saying you should do “Bohemian Rhapsody”. This performance has to be seen to be believed. Thanks for posting.

[@judithbush939]

The sky and stars at the end of the video is a tribute to the fallen members of Queen and Dr Brian May, the Queen guitarist who is an astrophysicist. P.S. Listen with headphines. It even more awesome! Dr May was recently knighted by the King of England.

[@DennisKovacich]

As I recall, Brian May dropped out of school to join Queen, then went back to complete his degree.

[@bethvargas8841]

No layering here. Just pure natural harmonies. With the Queen original a lot of dubbing and redubbing was done on the record hence it couldn't be performed live in concerts. Yes, Queen never performed BH live in its entirety. Whenever they get to the Scaramouche part, the band leaves the stage and the music turns to the recorded video. The PTX arrangement was done for the five voices. PTX performs this live all the time.

[@louellamoyer5578]

Your reactions were on point! Absolutely amazing song! I have never been disappointed in ANYTHING PTX does....I love Havana! They may have their own spin, But amazingly it is right with the original. Come along was fantastic also. But this is iconic and they did perfect!. Funny I never really heard the words before...and PTX has a way of being really clear and you hear every word...but like the song done extremely well. Great reaction! Thanks

[@flyngalan]

Awe-struck wonder as you processed what you heard! That was me too! Hope you react to Daft Punk....

[@irisschell5557]

..Great reaction... & Thx soo much for NOT stopping every minute...BUT next time you listen to it make sure that you use headphones/ earbuds ...then you will really hear what it sounds like ....makes a world of a difference !!!

[@martinhafner2201]

Please stop telling reactors to not stop much. They will just get copyright strikes if they run too long without a break. Have some consideration.

[@irisschell5557]

@@martinhafner2201 I know all about those issues...BIG difference in stopping for copyright...many reactors do...but not literally every 20 sec to talk about .. (example) things that has NO bearing on the music..etc etc ...or stopping in mid line ...seriously if u think its ok..well its ok..but basically not for anyone with knowledge of music!! I wish this was just my opinion..but when there is an abundance of "suggestions"...a wise person takes note. We have all had to listen to constructive criticism ... & at least attempt to make a change..if necessary !! In this case I say YES !! JMO...just my opinion WHEW...ENOUGH SAID !!! Love freedom of speech..& choices...I know you agree !!

[@alankadair]

Love it when a reactor catches that classic drum line from Kevin. And of course that Avi Bass. I think the passion from Scott really set this apart. I always look forward to my notification whenever you guys are reacting to another video . Keep the good vibes coming.

[@gsusan11]

Y’all should check out the behind the scenes video for Bohemian Rhapsody, it’s awesome. I love this version by Pentatonix so much. I don’t know how many different playlists I have it on, lol, several!

[@donny1960]

Great reaction. There is a video out there with Queen running side by side with this video. Other than the "Key" it was sung in, the arrangement was EXACT. Note for note. They didn't want to change a thing. Scott and Mitch talk about doing this song on the Superfruit channel. They were hesitant to even attempt it. But then decided to use the same arrangement. Glad they did. It was amazing.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

I love seeing peoples reactions to Ptx... It's always fun to watch their minds being blown! And you ain't seen NOTHIN yet!!! If you haven't done the Daft Punk Medley yet, you HAVE to do that one!!! Loved your reaction! And especially that amazing expression you had when Mitch does the guitar solo! You will not find one song of theirs that is not perfection!!! I will be looking for more!

[@beyondviolet]

This is one where most people are faithful to the original, but I personally prefer their cover because it’s just so amazing and I love them lol

[@sherryhall3635]

You would really love/appreciate this with headphones...

[@fosixsix225]

We all know how pentatonix loves to put their own touch to everything, but they said they didn’t want to do this cover until they could do the original justice. So I think that they did it so much like the original because they probably thought it would be taking away from the original if they change some things

[@mjbartholomew5317]

There's a behind the scenes you might enjoy. Thanks for the reaction.

[@devindraper8432]

I love your reactions they are great 👍

[@susanb4213]

Lol, your expressions at the big moments. I agree that they did layer their voices sometimes, just as Queen did (Kevin can't sing and beatbox at the same time, for example). Also, Kevin said that in Mitch's "guitar solo," they manipulated his voice to sound electric (but Mitch had to sing those amazing riffs nonetheless). But none of that takes anything away from the fact that this is a marvelous performance. Kevin is brilliant in this arrangement, just brilliant. All of them were, really. Thanks for a great reaction!

[@tammyjimenez7047]

And he was thereafter known as Mitch “Guitar” Grassi!

[@perrystevenson6364]

I loved ur reaction. To the people who replied.....Queen's version is the masterpiece.....but pentatonix's version was the closest by far to the original...and most importantly...no instruments. I bet Freddie Mercury was standing up in his grave applauding the effort by pentatonix to pay homage to an absolute rock-n-roll classic.

[@emilyfothergill2515]

Haha!! I feel like some people don't realize they are outside on a MOVING COUCH!!! :) Did y'all?!

[@lauralou1102]

This is always such a fun video to watch people react to for the first time. You are right about it being the perfect ice cream sundae and I think I'm going to steal that for when I describe this PTX video from now on. Also, way off-topic, but whatever lipstick you are wearing Christina is gorgeous!

[@sandychisholm1297]

You need ear buds the song bounces in your ears it’s crazy

[@mecfstraveler]

😂 Kevin fell off the couch during the making of the video.. but wasn't hurt. They chose to have the couch moving down a road as a metaphor for their beginning (with their couch videos) and how far their career's taken them. In their more recent Evolution videos You'll see they're sitting on a couch just like they did WAY back in the beginning. Ode to the couch! Really fun reaction video! thank you so much. 💖

[@abieshleman8313]

They did make a behind the scenes video that you could react to. It’s pretty brief, but it was eye opening. This type of undertaking requires a lot of work and planning.

[@Bonofox1]

👋😅 Please react to Acapop Kids cover of Bohemien Rhapsody/Somebody To Love, with the kids!! They will also LOVE Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Come All Ye Faithful by PTX!! Lost In Japan and This Christmas by Citizen Queen!!🙏🙏🙏

[@abieshleman8313]

Great reaction! This piece is a work of art!

[@sherrismith8337]

You should check out their "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" if you haven't already done so.

[@imkt716]

You need headphones to truly hear PTX!

[@ashleywomac2665]

Listen to the live!!!!!!!!!

[@BillB23]

I've seen this PTX vid close to 100 times and am never less than flabbergasted. You'll pick up more nuances on the next viewing and the next and the next..........

[@eileenmcmullin3693]

Headphones! Headphones! Headphones! Where are your headphones!

[@KingFamilyReacts]

We didn't wear them back then. We learned the hard way. We use them now :)

[@eileenmcmullin3693]

@@KingFamilyReacts ☺️👍

[@charlesturner3688]

AJ A Natural Woman

[@dianavisser9638]

So mocht fun, love it!!😁❤

[@CrimFerret]

This may be their best video. I think Freddy would have loved it.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

They do this live in concert and Mitch does the guitar without the megaphone.

[@Lupin788]

Yeah, the megaphone is just a prop for the video.

[@billlecroy8635]

Here's a couple you guys can check out by a group called 4th impact. It's four sisters from the Philippines. Their cover of bohemian rhapsody and one that will probably give you chills, their version of Hallelujah.

[@rw716]

Great reaction guys! When they do this live, you think it's not going to sound the same, but they prove you wrong every time! They are so good! You should check out the their Evolution of Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, and The Sound of Silence. All very good stuff! Keep up the good work!

[@mkmerth]

I would love to see you guys do Cheerleader and Rather Be.

[@jonathanpenyak700]

if you haven't done it yet, you seriously need to do Aha live at Singapore Star Vista

[@jo-annelebel9819]

there is a video putting Queen and PTX side by side -you should check it out

[@MelaniePoparad]

I tend to hear their covers of current songs before the originals because I don’t listen to the radio or anything. But even their classic covers are some of my favs. They are so good. Great reaction! I would love to see you guys react to “Gold” by Kiiara. Watch the original first so you can really appreciate how insane their version is. But it’s the one I always request because I freaking love it and it’s sooo good. Better than the original in my opinion.

[@jenniferwilkinson6601]

You guys should check out there cover for "Come Along"

[@charlesturner3688]

Maybe some time try a little John Denver with Sunshine on my Shoulders and Back Home Again. Ty

[@daynanoneya3068]

Y'all should definitely react to Geoff (from Voiceplay) Castellucci's new release! It's a cover of "The Bare Necessities" from "The Jungle Book." He does all of the parts himself from the bass to the harmonies. It's awesome! And let's be honest, 5x the Geoff, can only be amazing! Lol

[@Lauren-zp7nn]

Dennis, you're a bass guy - you should check out Wolf Winters' take on 'The Sound of Silence' - his audition for The Voice Australia is incredible.

[@DVSLEO]

I swear you both are awesome! Love your reviews! Do Pentatonix-Daft Punk !!! Pleeeeeeeeaaaasseee!

[@sharonjohnston4806]

Great reactions. I just subscribed!

[@KingFamilyReacts]

Awesome thank you! :)

[@ryanje8147]

Pentatonix covers always sound better than the originals in my opinion.

[@michaelfearrand5959]

Than queen? Your crazy lol

[@yourenotmysupervisor9311]

This is true 99.9 percent of the time. Queen is the exception.

[@davidturner2449]

Seriously?? Over Queen?? Nah!! They were good, but the emotion isn't the same! Too poppy!!

[@davidturner2449]

@@michaelfearrand5959 *you're..😁

[@michaelfearrand5959]

@ David you’re killing me smalls.

[@lexakomtrikru1747]

Heeey, please react Superfruit (channel of Mitch and Scott) Lady Gaga evolution and la la land Group: aaaa Kevin: I'm the drums Mitch: And I'm a guitar

[@kegginstructure]

When you say "layer" - it is not multi-track. Yes, there are layers - but laid on by five voices.

[@davidharman8263]

There is a 'side by side' with the original and PTX here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZWVp4mejtCieK8 You'll need headphones as PTX is left and Queen right. Shows just how close they are.

[@ooshta]

They did a great job, love the harmony, But again still follows the Queen style, just a little more modern, when you do that you get compared to Freddy. But my hats go off to them (they still were great). Only 1 person did it completely different & made it their own (litereley) & she was 13 when she did. No disrespect to them. I just think she did it better only for how original hers was. But I still think Pentatonix is an awesome band with lots of great skills & talent.

[@loririchards8121]

Also react to "I Will Follow Christ" Clay Cross, Bob Carlisle and Bebe Winans. PLEASE! IT IS MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME! VERY, VERY INSPIRING!

[@gboriginals1740]

Hi! You should do the cover Geoff made solo of "Bare Necessities" the kids might like it and has a cool bass line and high notes hamonies made just by geoff! He also has bass tutorials if you would like to react and at the same time try learning! It would be fun for everyone XD

[@UserHorologium]

Now the two of you need to go back and listen to it *with* *headphones* so you can actually hear Avi. This is not a flame (I understand that reactions with headphones are a technical headache, especially with two people listening), but you are really missing a lot of Avi's performance without the low end from headphones or a really good set of speakers. Just do yourselves a favor and relisten to it

[@cheath1aisd]

Mitch does it the most, but many of the members can make their voices sound "electronic". . And LIVE, they complete all the parts, and nail them, and Mitch sounds just like it without the megaphone- that was actually thrown in as a "fun thing" to show who was doing the sound, not really for any major point within in the song.

[@charlesturner3688]

It’s a cover of Queen

[@BelleDede01]

Queen's version has pre-recorded parts and of course instruments. PTX does not. They did the whole thing without instruments as Mitch's megaphone is just a prop. Watch the live version of PTX on stage and you'll see Mitch doing this without it. Kevin, the beatboxer, doesn't miss a beat. I prefer this version to Queen's anyday. They did homage to Queen though which was nice and homage to their past (couch where they used to do their videos) and with the couch moving forward is also a symbol of them going forward in their career.

[@lucilebyrd8152]

Unrelated, but please react to The Bare Necessities by Geoff Castellucci

[@Marcell0Bass]

they said its coming soon

[@KING-fq1ej]

are russian.......Nice to meet y u I am from India

[@kingdom3988]

Bro please react to Music Video [J+O] by VannDa

[@sydneywatson223]

hey could you react to more BTS songs

[@user-hideyukitanaka]

この人達って、カヴァーしかできない人達ですか？

[@michelegillespie1971]

Earbuds!!!!! Avi doesn't use reverb like other bassists, so if you want to get the true depth of their music, invest in some earbuds. It's like adding salt to food.