Opera Singer Reacts - Hallelujah || Pentatonix

[@smithpauld1501]

This was the first Pentatonix song I heard. I was hooked at Avi’s first bass drop.

[@rachellephipps1361]

Same!

[@cathyboyce6457]

Me, too! 💚

[@leathewolf]

You're the only commentator who gets that the magic is the arrangement as much as the voices.

[@kimbervoss3753]

Can't say I've ever seen anyone "headbanging," to this cover..lol. We have to get you on some Tool. So, whilst Dimash is considered the "best in the world," by many, the tone of Grassi's voice is so inherently special and unique and I've never heard another like it with such a rare quality, that I prefer his voice to Dimash's. This is not an objective comparison on technical prowess, but a subjective one on tone quality. Love them both!!

[@reginairvine3919]

Actually for this recording, it is Avi doing the bass line whiles singing. They looped him for consistency. Now the live performances are of course Scott and he does a marvelous job.

[@cocohol3513]

Yes! I always see so many people comment that it's Scott without saying only in live situations.

[@goodeveningstories]

I must have been deceived from the audio! D= It really sounded like Scott's timbre during Avi's leading verse. Thank you for the correction =)

[@reginairvine3919]

@@cocohol3513 the only reason I know is because when this came out so many were confused so they actually addressed it in an interview before the live version came out

[@Bonofox1]

​@@goodeveningstories👉👉I TRULLY believe it is Scott!! The tamber is different!! Avi's bass is SO DIFFERENT than Scott's and YOU ARE CORRECT it is Scott singing bass when Avi leads. REMEMBER Scott's bass and how it sounds when you PLEASE REACT to the "LIVE" version from their Christmas Special!! SAME as in the video 2 distinct bass vocals PLUS you ACTUALLY SEE Scott doing the bass as Avi leads!

[@BethVargas-uw6qq]

​@@Bonofox1 I tend to agree. Aside from the live Christmas performance, I think they have distinctly different bassing styles

[@timalexander4205]

No matter how many times I hear this version, the goosebumps still occur.

[@MCP920]

I listen to them sing this every week since I first heard it in 2017 right after my son died. Just stunning.

[@jandale9486]

I truly do enjoy your reactions and your knowledge. Thank you.

[@jennifernutting2896]

SO glad you listened straight through and then commented. Thank you! 😊

[@edsartistry]

This was an very musical orgasmic response. LOVE it !! Love your energy and how deeply you get into their music. This song is very much a roller coaster ride song. They start out easy and build you up , then drop you, then build ... and drop you, then take you so high up that you can't breath.... and WHAM, drop you again. And when you get done listening you are just so spent you can't move. Your brain doesn't know how to process it.. PTX just has an EPIC way of provoking such emotion in you. Their songs are so heart felt and energy building and there are very few groups or band that can do it to the same level as they can. PTX is just........... other worldly !

[@occamsrazor5376]

Well said. Pentatonix' mixture of perfect voices with perfect arrangements equals soul-altering experiences.

[@slhoog8164]

I enjoy the musical knowledge and detail that you bring to your reactions! Looks like the PTX ones that you've done so far have been covers, which they are wonderful at doing. But they also have a lot of original music. Run To You is a great 5-part harmony original. "Sing" is just lots of fun. More recent originals include the entire "Lucky Ones" album. Not a bad song on there. The other thing they are known for are medleys and mash-ups. One of the best relatively recent mash-up is New Rules/Are You That Somebody. Earliest medley is "Evolution of Music", but there are so many more, all with masterful transitions. Hope to see more PTX from you!

[@ellinorschunack3826]

Voice and sound magic!!!! Love it❤ And again learning a lot from you. Thank you!!!!

[@spellcaster7893]

I really enjoy your breakdowns, and your enjoyment of music always makes me feel happy. 🖤

[@juliegreen1522]

Thankyou, thank you, thankyou for your wonderful reactions and comments. Well done.

[@mariateresamedinafranco869]

Thank you very much for your reaction-passion to this song. A master piece of this musicians, and a masterpiece of the Master Leonard Cohen.

[@skygaming7266]

I just recently discovered your channel. Me ans the wife are going through dark times with the annuversary of our sons passing coming up soon. You sir are a bright light at the end of a long dark tunnel. Thank you for what you do and bringing a smie to our faces.

[@nunya4752]

No idea if you do all your reactions like this, but I love that you let it play through while just reacting/enjoying and then go into the breakdown / analysis.

[@occamsrazor5376]

I like that too. But sometimes I hoped they'd stop and say something at those incredible moments so either way is fine by me. I prefer 1) the reviewer enjoys the process and 2) I pick up aspects that I didn't miss because of my lack of musical (everything). I was fed here to my FULLEST and just right!

[@thechomiji]

So I saw you starting to emote big when Mitch (countertenor) started his solo, which is typical when someone listens to this song blind, we call it being "Mitch slapped" ... and then you exclaimed "The chords! The chords!" OMG, I'm still chuckling. Leaving a little pocket for Mitch's solo is something they first explored in their 2011 Sing Off performances - see "Dog Days Are Over." BTW, their long-time collaborator for arrangements is Ben Bram - ever since those first days as a group in 2011.

[@cathyboyce6457]

Now this is a reaction!!! I always enjoy your take on the songs you choose ~ and I do love Avi, so your comments on him are much appreciated! Thanks, will be back for more, hopefully some of Avi's original works!

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

Great Reaction and Analysis! I have only recently discovered your channel and have thoroughly enjoyed watching the videos. I am 68 and singing has always been such a big part of who I am, although I have had no formal training I have sung in choirs most of my life. What I love most about your reaction videos is how, when you first listen to the song, you are SO immersed in the music and how obvious it is to see how much the music touches your soul. When that happens, a person can't help but move to the music! It is so genuine, and powerful! I look forward to seeing many more of your reaction videos!

[@jkilmon]

I am a Pentatonix fan and this performance is my favorite for showcasing the individual talents and also enjoy being "Mitchslapped." I realize this reactor is an opera singer and can imagine the beauty of his voice just from his speaking. This is amy favorite reaction of PTX Halleluyah because his reaction to the sounds is how I react inside. Someone pleade reply with his name so I can find his singing voice.

[@goodeveningstories]

My name is Daniel =) I have not uploaded any of my performances to KZbin. This may change in the future, but presently, I'm focusing on making sure I have allotted enough time and energy to keep these videos consistent. I will keep everyone posted as to if or when I am able to record and perform something~

[@tinanichols203]

I really loved your reaction. I'm glad you played the whole thing through then went back through to make your points.

[@kellyjene77]

Truly enjoyed your reaction!!!

[@bjspeck4337]

This is my favorite of PTX and the best of this song. Just gorgeous. I remember Leonard Cohen doing this a half a century ago. I thought Mary Did You Know? was great but Voctave has that song nailed with the lyricist Mark Lowry taking the lead.

[@gracebreen427]

The first Pentatonix song I ever heard was evolution of music. It is amazing I recommend it.

[@sarahhorowitz1915]

Love your response so much. My grandpa worked at the MET and had perfect pitch and I know he’d love this so much. Thank you.

[@violetf.2025]

You deserve more likes, comments and subscribers ❤. Great livestream yesterday, greetings from Germany 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@julierogers7358]

I just love your reactions. Can't wait for lots more. :)

[@loritoigo8020]

Awesome reaction!

[@vickiandrews4087]

Excellent reaction! It was worth it just to see your body and facial reactions! Thanks!

[@deedee67888]

I LOVED this reaction. You listen to music the same way I do (except, especially for this song, the beauty of it always makes me cry).

[@chris-m2u]

Love PTX and especially your professional enthousiastic emotional reactions. Greetings from Belgium

[@marlin1708]

I just discovered your channel. First of all, thank you very much for your full-body reaction coupled with in-depth knowledge. As a non-native speaker and completely illiterate with music, even I understand a little about the magic of the arrangements. I look forward to following your journey down this rabbit hole. Of course I have subsribed already.

[@cyndianderson7056]

I am in awe of your reaction. Lol. You feel with your entire soul and I love it so much.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Loved your reaction and I subscribed The live version Hollywood Bowl 2022 is stunningly magical. They can almost mix themselves when they have full verse solos like Hallelujah has. In one interview Scott says he does alter slightly “ the minor fall, the major lift” or something else slightly at the end of his verse to make it different from the studio version so the audience Knows it is live. I have heard this many times live One reason their videos are so close to their faces during solos is to give people visual clues that might now know this group After a few songs people can differentiate their voices Usually Kevin does the percussion and beatboxing but they can all do bells and wind whispers/ whistles to add to the performance Their arrangements make it so they can perform it live. I have heard like other have said, on this official video Avi does the bass when he is singing his solo but on the lives Scott sings it Now they have Matt so every live is different from the studio version They also get along and want why is best for the song with very little ego that I have ever seen. Their arrangements are creative and their voices are stunning ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MaggieatPlay]

Have, for a very long time, appreciated Leonard Cohen and his music/poetry. So fun to see how others arrange his music and what they make of the song being covered. Thank you to reacting to/analysing PTX's rendition. Happy this video was unblocked...again.

[@kellysouther4278]

I know it is not Christmas time but listen to O Holy Night. It's amazing.

[@violetf.2025]

Some PTX suggestions: Amazing Grace as an epic moving one, Daft Punk Medley for s.th. completely different (electro music), The Prayer for an outstanding performance of Scott and Mitch and don't feel shy for Christmas songs in summer. PTX owns Christmas 💯

[@victoriaburch1367]

NO ONE does it better than PTX!

[@dwfarr]

Recommend their cover of The Prayer.

[@rls110961]

Can't say I've ever seen anyone head bang to Pentatonix. 😂😂

[@occamsrazor5376]

Pentatonix can head bang also in official Bohemian Rhapsody!

[@NanacatiraV]

The best version of this song that I have heard is from Scott singing with Il Volo ( Italian Pop Opera trio)

[@LottieOfWales]

Do you have a link?

[@BethVargas-uw6qq]

Great reaction! You are so into it

[@cindynolan899]

I think you’d really enjoy their version of O Holy Night. I’d love to hear your comments on their vocal maturity since this was in their early days and OHN was done last Nov/Dec

[@chris-m2u]

Forgot : you got yourselves a new subscriber.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Wait for it...

[@marablemorgan8292]

You just got "Mitch slapped"!

[@lindasmart3861]

❤️❤️❤️

[@occamsrazor5376]

Please review their official covers of: The Prayer, Amazing Grace and Imagine! I can't wait to watch all your videos of PTX - I'm a Pentaholic! I'm tickled that we found you!

[@blackenreed1425]

This, I hope, is the most ridiculous comment I have ever made. When I saw that an (ex)opera singer was reacting, I had this vision of a portly person in a green jacket and yellow waistcoat pushing through the stage curtains. Sticking from the waistcoat at navel level was a small cigar holder with a hamlet cigar burning. The person, you I guess, said "This is where we breath from!" Seen several of your reactions since and enjoyed them, just hoped you'ld like a weird comment.

[@goodeveningstories]

I still sing, I'm just not presently in the field; however, more importantly, this comment brought me joy and I really appreciate it =)

[@ianmcmillan5590]

Me too 😊

[@garryamey2401]

I like PTX but my preference is Voiceplay because of their inclusion of guest vocals to enhance a performance. Having said that no vocal of this song can match Lucy Thomas. Studio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apnNmJ6sqrB4iZo&start_radio=1&rv=-yI3bOKIZKk Live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnLKi3SBr8-gnqc

[@marablemorgan8292]

⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡

[@marablemorgan8292]

Avi studied opera...

[@occamsrazor5376]

Avi has song Change On The Rise which blows my mind!! Completely! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWmVc4eugbOlpdksi=ug3x7Oml25znU5qt

[@simsweechuah9753]

Enjoyed your reaction. Thank you. Please check out On Holy Night by PTX, 2023 version. Epic and emotional

[@martin6181]

If you want a tip on an amazing artist you ought to look up a guy named Tommy Johansson and his rendition of "Phantom of the Opera", you won't be disappointed. EDIT: He's also made a fantastic rendition of "You raise me up", put one octave higher...

[@occamsrazor5376]

Dear Daniel - please react to Avi singing Change On The Rise! I just discovered it and it pulses through me and I will never be the same! Oh wait ... I think I found you here because I discovered you there FIRST, hahhaha! And around we go! Such fun! 😄😄

[@irisschumann1668]

alle sind genial!!! nur Avi ist ein bisschen genialer

[@sallypursell1284]

You don't mention how you feel about the original--Leonard Cohen's version. What do you thing of that? and what about k. d. lang's version? I love that one.

[@goodeveningstories]

I think the original is beautifully poignant and an excellent, well-rounded piece of music. Well-rounded not just in its musical structure but it also serving as a springboard for all adaptations and covers of it. I've personally only heard a few variations outside the original, which unfortunately doesn't include k. d. lang's version (but I can add it to the list =) ) but I enjoy listening to Jeff Buckley's version. A stunningly emotionally and musically raw variation that appeals directly to my core. I hope I answered your question well~

[@onenight0666]

You keep talking to dude, who is he?