Pentatonix - 'Amazing Grace' Reaction | Carmen Reacts

[@dwfarr]

Their powerful climaxing harmonies towards the end is known as their wall of sound. Imagine will be a treat. Recommend their Grammy winning Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy. A band without instruments singing a song with no words.

[@CarmenReacts]

Wow, that sounds amazing!

[@ephennell4ever]

@@CarmenReacts - *yes!* _"Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy"_ is *incredible!* You definitely should check it out!

[@joebarnhart4460]

Scott, Mitch, and Kristin are known as "the Trio" and they are a force to behold. Yes, they've been singing together since they were all kids in Arlington, Texas. They may have been in PTX for 10 years, but they were singing together for 20.

[@alan-freeman]

I think you have seen enough PTX to try (for your own knowledge) the Beginners Guide to Pentatonix.

[@Windgonner]

The church is the Wayfarers Chapel Rancho Palos Verdes, California. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayfarers_Chapel

[@cassandrabosley2258]

You didn’t get Mitch-slapped but you did get KO’d 😉. Enjoyed the reaction!

[@motorboat70441]

FYI: The church they are in is called "the Wayfarers Chapel" and is located high atop the cliffs at Rancho Palos Verdes near Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Locally it is called the "Glass Church" for obvious reasons.

[@taligeoghan8361]

For this song they didnt need a really low bass register from Matt...trust me he goes reallllly low on some like Sound of silence...OH and a feature of just Matt singing lead is "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch" HIGHLY recommend that one..its just so fun

[@jamescurfman3284]

YES! :)

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you, I’ll add it to my list!

[@sallymorehouse3179]

I definitely agree with this suggestion!!

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Kevin also sings on “Mary Did You Know”

[@robo.8775]

I love the arrangement on this one. Starting with the hum to simulate the traditional bagpipe sound, then great vocals by Matt, Scott, and Mitch. Then Kirstie starts softly and builds with such power and conviction, and then to have the entire song wrapped up by Kevin.

[@CarmenReacts]

It’s magical!

[@doughaviland1729]

Well Carmen! Welcome to the PENTATONIX rabbit hole! Next up: IMAGINE LOVE AGAIN SOUNDS OF SILENCE SAY SOMETHING SHALLOW BOHEMIAN RAPSODY HAVANA RADIOACTIVE MARY, DID YOU KNOW. YOUR POWER (MITCH SOLO) NAKED (KIRSTEN SOLO) GOLD SING DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY JOLENE 90'S DANCE MEDLEY EVOLUTION OF MICHAEL JACKSON BLINDING LIGHTS THANK YOU CHEERLEADER CAN'T STOP US NOW NEED A LITTLE SPACE and all the Christmas music that you could possibly imagine. Enjoy!

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you so much, I will definitely save your list 🙂

[@Cameron5043]

@@CarmenReacts may I add one of their newest just out on their new Christmas album, Evergreen... You need to listen to The Prayer. I mean like... You really NEED to listen to The Prayer! Like, RIGHT NOW! Love your reactions! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in on them and your commentary. Well done!

[@thegirlwhosparkles]

If you want a song where Matt bass is low and deep watch Making Christmas his bass there is incredible. He fits really well with PTX. Another good one to listen to for a good showing of his bass New Rules Are You That Somebody. That is the Matt and Kevin show. And as mentioned The Sound of Silence Matt shows his deep bass there too. Kevin also sings in Mary Did You Know. Their version is heavenly. You're doing amazing. Don't worry about pausing we Pentaholics are used to it. Keep doing a great job ❤

[@adellhollingsworth2956]

You don't get "Kevin Slapped". You get " K'O". Great reaction beautiful. Can't wait to react to more of your ptx videos ❤❤

[@jamesensley3906]

Yes, this was in the upper part of Kevin's singing range. However, he is a tenor so he never sings very low.

[@CarmenReacts]

It surprised me a bit but it was SO good!

[@atenahalley]

If you want to see more of Matt's range I recommend the Sound of Silence and You're a Mean One Mr.Grinch, also 12 Days of Christmas (Kevin sings in that one)

[@philipkudrna5643]

And Matt can go deep as well! Best example: Sound of Silence!

[@jamesensley3906]

I think from a few things you said today that you would like Kevin's recent tiktok where he challenges the other PTX members to beatbox. At least they all tried. I'll leave it at that.

[@CarmenReacts]

That sounds like fun! I’m definitely checking that out!

[@heidi_d]

OMG that was HYSTERICAL!!!

[@katec5026]

This song always makes me cry. Such a moving rendition and loved your reaction 🥰

[@barbarakennedy2667]

You don't really get to see it very well, but Mitch's jacket has angel wings.

[@ruffboimags]

Pentaholics love us some reactors. ❤

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

K.O. can sing falsetto. A rare treat.

[@LeskeyC001]

You got KO’d!

[@franpoirier1973]

Kevin also sings in they new one A Little Space - Pentatonix ft. ATEEZ, This time not as high but very beautiful

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you!

[@Warrior-J316]

Hi Carmen, I'm from Jackson Tennessee, USA. My ethnicity is Dutch and Swedish. Your awesome!

[@kerryjohnson4328]

Kevin also plays the cello. He named his cello Beyonce. Check out their video for Radioavtive. He plays the cello and beat boxes.

[@bridgethaines7127]

The site is Wayfarer's Chapel in California, designed by the son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

[@ephennell4ever]

Loved the reaction! Welcome, 'Pentaholic'! I second the motion for you to react to their _"Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy"_ ... it really is a 'Wow!' experience!

[@Jim-ub9ky]

You have now been KO-ed.

[@donnajess4655]

You have to review Pentatonix Sounds of Silence & their version of Bohemian Rhapsody. You will not be disappointed!! Avi is out on his own doing different projects from KZbin to Tik Tok. You do an awesome reaction Luv. Oh, and I did sub and turned on the bell. 🧡

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you so much 💛

[@ClaireOSullivanAuthor]

knowing the history of this hymn makes it just more amazing.

[@jamesensley3906]

You have an amazingly sensitive soul. It's good! The world would be a better place if there were more like you. This is a problem for you tubers because there are negative people out there who feel they gain strength by TRYING to hurt others. To succeed as an reactor you must let the negatives just slide away like dust in the wind. Hope to see you soon. Take care.

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you, your reaction made me smile! 😊

[@heidi_d]

@@CarmenReacts It seems ridiculous that people find that kind of destruction appealing, and I still shake my head at it, but it’s true! Haters gonna hate. And the more haters you have, the more successful your channel is getting! So congratulations! 🤩

[@michealhagler791]

You are so precious. Your face when Kevin sang was just perfect.

[@FabiusBR1]

Subscribed for the PTX reactions. Recommend Sound of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody and Say Something. Have fun. You’ll enjoy anything they have put out. They are my favorite group in the world and it isn’t even close.

[@jlelliotton]

I am not religious in any way, but this performance is so moving. And I was waiting for the "Kevin-slap" at the end.

[@richardwilson5560]

Nice reaction. I loved it. Yeah, Imagine is a great one to react to. Looking forward to it. 😁😁😎

[@alan-freeman]

Watch out for the visual message with Imagine. You also need to see Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence, and original "sing" "Be my Eyes" and Coffee in Bed"

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Great job. Honest, heartfelt reaction to this classic. Grace. Unearned, unmerited favor.

[@totoro123]

Agree Matt’s bass doesn’t resonate quite in the same way as Avi’s; but I love its smooth as butter quality.

[@johnriccardi8613]

Kevin also sings on their cover for John Lennon's imagine

[@CarmenReacts]

Yes that’s why I wanted to respond to it next but he surprised me in this video!

[@edp5886]

Wow - I'm the first like and first comment. That's a first for me. I really do love your reactions.

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@katiemarie8580]

If you want to hear Matt go reaaaally deep definitely check out Sound of Silence!!

[@corelli2]

Be prepared for The Prayer. Mitch Slap meets Scott Shock. You’ll understand 🤗 I really love your analysis of the harmonies. Mitch and Scott have known each other since they were 10. And with Kirstie, they attended the same high school in Arlington, Texas.

[@russellfisher2853]

Wow !!!! You're the absolute best at remembering names, and info about Pentatonix I've seen, or heard. Congrats on your Pentatonix trip, I know you will enjoy it. You did great. Loved your reaction. 😊👍

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@luckywanderer5107]

You should watch 'Down (Marian Hill KOver) - Kevin Olusola' to get a better idea of just how talented Kevin is. He is absolutely amazing.

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

You got KO'd.

[@lauriefarmer7724]

Kevin has a beautiful voice and is extremely talented with instruments. Check out his KO videos. My favorite is "Down".

[@lornehulett55]

Another good one that has all of them singing a solo bit is their original song "Sing!" Avi is still with them on that one.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Great reaction to this angelic work of art Carmen ☀️

[@martinhafner2201]

You may also want to try "Mary Did You Know?" for some Kevin singing. I think most beatboxers tend to be tenors. Home Free's Adam Rupp is also a fairly high tenor. Thanks for the great reaction!

[@steveray9655]

Since you're enjoying PTX so much, let me recommend a couple of other great a capella groups: Voiceplay does very theatrical videos (this time of year, I would definitely recommend "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch"), and also Home Free (they're primarily a Country a capella group, but they can do pretty much any genre. For a little Christmas fun, I would recommend their cover of "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer", or "Full of Cheer".

[@TheStv89]

My new reactor ! Subscribed and liked ! Looking forward to more reactions. Pretty as well.

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Matt Sallee the baritone was recommended by Avi for the job. Christian, American, educatior with a great talent.

[@tomhansen45]

Fun to see your reaction!

[@RutlandRick]

Beautiful, again...

[@cherylhowe1541]

Just subscribed. Really enjoying your reactions to PTX. You can't go wrong when listening to them. One of my favorites is "Run to You". It's an original.

[@mrflipvideodude]

You really should do Kevin's cover of Down..he's simply genius..

[@rdpugh858]

Hey Carmen! Glad to share your new adventure into the land of "Pentaholics." I've viewed your initial three reactions and it's fun watching someone new really appreciate the talent on display. You'll love "Imagine" by the way. You might also check out their cover of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," in addition to the likely growing list of PTX suggestions. Have fun (from a new subscriber in the U.S.)!

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you so much!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

You should check out Kevin's solo work sometime, your appreciation of him will double !😎👌

[@CarmenReacts]

I will!

[@bobfritz8705]

I really enjoyed yout reaction and the expression on your face when Kevin surprised you at the end, priceless. This is the first video of yours that popped up into my video stream and it was worth the watch. I'm also a new subscriber as well.

[@susanpeterson9947]

This is one of my favorite songs, PTX does an incredible job with it, and I enjoyed your reaction as well. Have a blessed day.

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you, you too 🙂

[@Burrowingowl315]

Another good reaction video. May I suggest their version of " Making Christmas" from the movie ," Nightmare before Christmas"

[@MorsecodeZ]

I know this is a year late (just found you today) but I'll never understand the people that complain about reactors ... REACTING while watching the videos. If we want to watch/listen to the music video without interruptions, we can (AND SHOULD) go watch the originals. Anyway, I like your style. Looking forward to more. I also love how you locked in on the original trio (Scott, Kirsten and Mitch) in both Daft Punk and here. Pentatonix doesn't exist without Kevin and Avi (then Matt) but it never happens without those three growing up and singing together throughout their childhood.

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you & welcome 😊

[@JAGinFLA]

Great reaction

[@vmcgriff]

You should react the Kevin’s reimagined cover of Down! He is truly a one man band. So so so good!!

[@midoumed2403]

❤💙💚💛🧡💜

[@Bestia12345]

Check out Kevin’s cover of “Sign of the times”. I really think is one of his better vocal covers. Good work.

[@terriv9002]

I saw you reacted to someone’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Try out their version. You’ll be Mitch, Kevin and Avi slapped. Highest codos ever? Brian May from Queen tweeted the link to the PTX cover.

[@MrDavePed]

Here are my favorites by Pentatonix: Carol of the Bells (Christmas) (14 November 2012) The Wizard of Ahhhs by Todrick Hall ft. Pentatonix (16 July 2013) Daft Punk Medley (4 November 2013 Grammy winner) Mary, Did You Know? (Christmas) (11 November 2014) Hallelujah (Christmas) (21 October 2016) Bohemian Rhapsody (7 April 2017) Matt replaces Avi as bass Havana (23 February 2018) The Sound of Silence (15 February 2019) Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (23 August 2019) God Only Knows (Oct 25, 2019) Blinding Lights (1 July 2020) Dreams (22 July 2020) Amazing Grace (5 November 2020) also.. Home Free produces some GREAT a cappella covers such as.. Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan (25 July 2014) How Great Thou Art (28 October 2016) Mayday (17 November 2017) Helplessly Hoping (27 April 2018) Man of Constant Sorrow (28 September 2018) Take Me Home, Country Roads (11 July 2019) Go Rest High On That Mountain (3 April 2020) Folsom Prison Blues (25 September 2020) American Pie featuring Don McLean (3 February 2021) When a Man Loves a Woman (12 February 2021) Crazy (30 July 2021) ** Also.. check out another a cappella group called Voiceplay. My favorite of theirs is Oogie Boogie's Song. Also, their bass singer Geoff Castellucci has produced some great ones including The Headless Horseman Sixteen Tons Blackbird Monster Mash Thanks ..

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you for this great list!

[@brauliomontesino5435]

I’d love to see you react to the PTX version of Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@bartlettje]

You must do The Prayer from the new album Evergreen......it's a Mitch feast

[@archcollie5708]

Not sure which I enjoy more, the Mitch slap or the Kevin KO. lol.

[@rozmccauslin3246]

Found you because of the reactions to Pentatonix. So sorry that people were unkind in commenting on the first one. Technical glitches happen to all of us. I'm happy that you learned some new techniques. I will HIGHLY recommend two of their originals for reaction. "Come Along" will really give you a great experience for Matt. "Sing" is the original 5. Keep it up, and also check out the acapella group 'Home Free.'

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you so much!

[@Tampahop]

If you're missing Avi, check out his song "Change On the Rise."

[@vickyrobertson3166]

You should watch their performances from The Sing Off. They were teenagers at the time.

[@stankwasny56]

Listen to PTX do "The Prayer". It is really beautiful. Also check out "Mary Did You Know ?"

[@jackm1781]

Sort of by accident, you started reacting to Pentatonix with a slow one, then a fast one, then another slow one. You might want to keep that concept going, as they are so so different from song to song. I recommend you check them out doing some rap with "Can't Stop Us" as a faster tune. And of course it's almost Christmas time, so "12 Days of CHristmas", "My Favorite things" and others could be in the mix too.

[@CarmenReacts]

Thank you, that’s a great idea!

[@davebrownlee8506]

Check out the cover of Bohemian Rapsody. Kevin & Avi are human drum kits

[@johnpatricklarson8188]

Kevin actually raps in their song, "Sing"

[@davidhamilton9492]

Kevin ( the beatboxer) can sing and rap and play the cello and he can play the cello while beatboxing

[@CarmenReacts]

I have a reaction to Shallow coming on Monday and when I saw that he plays cello and raps at the same time, I was in shock! 😳

[@fosixsix225]

One thing I noticed is that sometimes the tone of your voice makes notes sound higher or lower. Matt is singing around the range that Avi would be if he did the bass for this song. And Matt has to do Avi’s old parts while performing. He’s singing the same notes but Avi’s voice is heavier and heftier so it sounds deeper. Also another thing I noticed is sometimes it matters how high the others are singing because it offers a comparison. There’s an all girl Acapella group that Scott cofounded named Citizen Queen. The first time I heard them, I couldn’t believe the bass was singing that low, but when I sang the notes myself, it was higher than I thought but she has a heavy voice so it sounds lower, plus it’s an all girl group so they’re are singing naturally higher. So in comparison with the other girls’ voices it sounds really low.

[@CarmenReacts]

That’s really interesting. Maybe that’s why Avi’s voice has such a special effect on me when I listen to it. It sounds so much deeper than the rest. I’m not a singer so I wouldn’t really come up with this myself but I’ll keep this in mind next time. Thank you! 👏🏻

[@fosixsix225]

@@CarmenReacts yeah I suggest u actually react to Citizen Queen. Maybe their “Evolution of Girl Groups” or their cover of “No Tears Left to Cry.” But for an example of what I said earlier, in their cover of “Señorita” the beat boxer takes over the baseline, when the bass takes lead. Although they’re singing the same baseline line, it sounds higher. I also forgot they’re not completely acapella anymore, but most of the songs they covered are.

[@mdudley52]

Matt is good on the song Come Along.

[@karylmonaco8174]

Their recent release "The Prayer" shows them all at their best. Add it to your list. You won't be sorry...

[@randycraft5895]

To hear Matt's low range listen t o Mr. GRINCH

[@heidifruchtl354]

Here's a little known song for you, where Kevin is the lead: teenage mutant ninja turtles. It has a Mitch slap, and Avi. Kevin wrote it. It's fun.

[@CarmenReacts]

Oh that sounds awesome, thank you!

[@traceyanderson7489]

I just came for the KO.

[@MrDavePed]

Kevin sings in Mary, Did You Know? ..

[@MCP920]

💛

[@jerrybaker2857]

Not Kevin slapped -KOed

[@CarmenReacts]

Definitely 😂

[@tonywright1682]

Kevin is a tenor

[@lindaeshbach6494]

You need. To check oug yheir 90's dance medley

[@yutfu]

please react to Avi Kaplan "Change on the rise" or "I'll get by"

[@debbiehall9091]

You should check out Home Free another Acapella group. Man of Constant Sorrow,. How Great Thou Art, Mayday

[@whitcraft4894]

I was once a big fan of Pentatonix. As someone involved in music as a teen I appreciated the technical excellence, near perfection, they displayed. Unfortunately they became political and I immediately divorced them. I’ve since switched interest to Home Free. They’ve been a group since 2000 and now have a technical excellence that may even exceed Pentatonix. In 2013 they also competed in, and won, the fourth season of The Sing Off. Enjoy your trip with Pentatonix, but eventually you must give Home Free a listen.

[@rickeydallas7280]

PTX stirred my soul, amazingly with there cover. I would invite you to react and review Kevin's solo work. Search Kevin Olusola KOver. Shock value " priceless ".

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Anybody doing music reactions should pause now & then. It is a reaction after all. And it is needed with PTX and a few others or you will be blocked. So no need to explain why you have to stop sometimes. If Kevin's beat boxing weren't so fundamental to the PTX sound, they would probably have two male tenors. Good reaction.

[@CarmenReacts]

I got a few reactions of people on my previous videos that I shouldn’t interrupt the song because it’s disrespectful to the artists. But there would literally be no video if I didn’t do it. Thank you for your reaction :)

[@lijohns57]

Matt can go much much lower. Listen to The Sound of Silence

[@djeyegore]

No it doesn't have to be like that...so many reactors never stop and they never got banned...so figure it out 🤔

[@CarmenReacts]

There are many many many other commenters that told me that it’s true that Pentatonix’s label is very strict. If you don’t want me to interrupt the video, I suggest you watch the original. Also, kindness is free :)