Pentatonix - BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (Reaction)

[@Tattitude241]

Pentatonix - "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" will singe your edges off!!!!!

[@chrispavlich9656]

Lol🤣

[@gigihenderson8567]

I am older enough to have heard this song when it first came out. Pentatonix is SO good at really maintaining the integrity of the originals while still making them their own.

[@alanhufstetler5392]

Just a side note.... This isn't the only Queen cover PTX does.... They also do "Somebody to Love"

[@ptxlover6878]

Oh my god, this was the sweetest reaction I've seen in a long time! Thank you for this and please, we want mooooore!

[@jamesensley3906]

The band members in this video are the same as on the Sing-Off. Since then there has been a change in bass singers.

[@williamhallam2449]

I think this was the best reaction I’ve ever seen to this video. I was crying from laughing so much at your utter shock. Loved it.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

Brian May loves this version. He posted it on their Facebook page a few years back. He was amazed at what they did and said Freddie would have loved it.

[@cindyv1401]

Sorry Mello I forgot.... Also a must hear 👇👇👇 The Prayer 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@lauriep2018]

I second this!

[@dwfarr]

When this came out, Brian May posted it on his social media and said, “enjoy”. This is the same lineup as from the Sing Off. Clockwise from the back left corner: Kirstin (Kirstie)-messo soprano Mitch-Countertenor Scott-Baritone Kevin-Beatboxer/tenor/cellist Avi-bass Avi left in 2017 and Matt took over as bass. That has been the only member change in their eleven year history. Kirstie and Mitch change their appearance a lot but it is them. They have a two hundred plus song catalog of covers, mashups, medleys, and originals. They sing mostly pop and Christmas music, but can sing anything. Recommend their cover of The Prayer. Subscribed.

[@ChanelStuff]

You won't be sorry you subscribed. Mello is a BLAST!

[@rogerramjet5214]

These are the original group, and yes, that is Kirstie.

[@dawgeral333]

I love your reaction so, so much! Subscribed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been a Pentaholic since 2012. Can't get enough! Thank you! Just so you know - they have 3 Grammys now...and a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame. They've come a long way!!!! Yes?

[@MelloReacts]

Oh nice. Thank you and thanks for subscribing

[@elizabethrobbins8580]

Pentatonix always looks like the are having a blast with their songs.

[@stevesingkofer8879]

There's a saying that "Pentatonix doesn't do covers. They do upgrades." Ya gotta be honest. This upgrade is in a completely new category from the original.

[@jerolddavis]

You are in for one helluva treat. These guys were doing stuff nobody else was doing 11 years ago, and they've spent all that time getting better. If you listen to something they've done in the past couple years, it's actually obvious how much better they are, which sound insane, but they are that absurd.

[@detrix42]

I like your Samson T-shirt. If you truly have not listened to any of their songs since the Sing Off, you are about to go down a deep rabbit hole. 10+yrs of great, great, great music. And we Pentaholics will be there right with you. Keep the PTX reactions coming.

[@MelloReacts]

Thank you! Oh is that the hashtag name?😂 Super cute

[@charlottevan_8]

The opera section(s) got a lot of strength from Avi Kaplan's part as bass, as he was an opera/classical voice major (basso profundo, in fact) in college in Southern California, and had been offered a position with the Los Angeles Opera at the same time he was approached to join Pentatonix for The Sing Off. He left the group in 2017 for personal reasons (including his mother's cancer) and went on to establish a brilliant solo career. (For an example of what he ended up doing, his original song "Change on the Rise" from 2019 is a good starting point. After that, he has an extensive catalog of original music, wide-ranging in styles to choose from.)

[@MelloReacts]

Thank you Charlotte for his back story

[@alan-freeman]

@@MelloReacts Avi leaving was the ONLY change to the line up since the get go of the Sing Off. Any song pre 1017 was Avi, 2018 on it's Matt who is a different singer but equally as good. Note that Mitch and Kirstie change their looks on almost every video, but it is always them. They sound as good, if not better, live compared to the official video. With only one exception, they do not use effects beyond reverb. Proof of that is Daft Punk - do that as a double reaction. Official video followed by the "Private Performance" where they literally stand at the front of a room and sing. Captured on a mobile device!!

[@SG-lo3gv]

​@@alan-freeman

[@barbarakennedy2667]

They waited five years before they felt that they could do this song properly. They wanted to do homage to Queen. Subscribed. You rock.

[@lauriep2018]

Oh! And Mitch doesn’t even use the megaphone in concert- it’s just his voice. The megaphone was just for the video

[@elysebaker7368]

Original Sing Off line up! Hallelujah next please! Much Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@chall3018]

Great reaction!!! Was a mirror image of mine....total disbelief!! They have come a long way since the Sing Off. Hallelujah is pushing 700 million views! Highly recommend their Evolution videos (Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and Beyonce), Daft Punk (1st Grammy), Say Something and their originals Sing, Love Again, Happy Now, Lucky Ones. Anything they do will blow you way and there are around 200 to listen to!! Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole!!!

[@archcollie5708]

Pentaholic reporting for duty, Ma'am! Subbed for more awesomeness.

[@tonyabrown8994]

Hallelujah next! Amazing

[@lorlorjb]

They kept it just the way it was . . . JUST WITH THEIR VOICES!!! That is what makes them so Incredible!!

[@michaelrunnels7660]

The pan from the left and right ear during that section duplicates what Queen did on their album. Brian May, the lead guitar for Queen, obtained his Doctorate Degree in Astrophysics. Dr. May was an astronomer, hence, Pentatonix showed stars in the night sky when Mitch played (sang) the guitar solo that Brian May did on the original. The 4 shooting stars were to acknowledge the 4 members of Queen. Brian May has a link on his FaceBook page to this video with the word "Enjoy!"

[@davidphillips4476]

Loved the reaction to The A Capella group PTX, they have soooooo many...deepest rabbit hole in musicdom...welcome from a Pentaholic.

[@lauriep2018]

Lol you are aware that they’ve won THREE Grammy’s(so far) right? lol. Only one member has changed- everyone else is the original-just a lot older. Avi(the deep bass voice) left in 2017 and was replaced with Matt I suggest “The Prayer”. The consensus amongst fans is that it’ll win their fourth Grammy next year!

[@Ruby-zo8ql]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. You are tied for my #1 spot when it comes to reactors. The passion, honesty, sincerity, humor, you have, which I could honestly keep going with why I love you and your channel. Thank you and Mello keep doing the damn thing girl. Much love PS @7:08 your eyes and your reaction was priceless

[@ms_scribbles]

Amen! They were the best by far in The Sing Off, and they've only gotten *better* over the years.

[@sheenadees2701]

Best. Reaction. Ever!💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥

[@buckeyegirl16]

You have such a gigantic rabbit hole to go down with them and they never miss. Every song is a masterpiece.

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

One of favorite reactions so far!!! The Pentaholics will find you and bombard you with all their Covers and Original Pieces... ready to fall down the Pentatonix rabbit hole with you!

[@lynnwood84]

You're seriously one of my all time favorite reactors. Love your energy and your humor. Been subscribed for a while now, can't wait for more.

[@MelloReacts]

Thank you so much

[@sean1849]

Just subscribed more pentatonix please

[@chrispavlich9656]

I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction and have now subscribed to hear you react to their version of John Lennon’s Imagine ❣️. Thank you for the entertainment!🥰

[@alan-freeman]

and watch the official video for a visual message which is SOOOO moving.

[@Saturnea]

I look forward to watching other PTX reactions from you. My faves all seem to be ones that bring a tear to the eye...The Prayer, Amazing Grace, and Thank you (an original song) come to mind with The Prayer being my absolute all time fave. To be honest, you'll be blown away by anything you watch. I never watched Sing Off and just happened to stumble on them back in 2014 or so when I watched Royals from Lorde here on YT and then Pentatonix's version was suggested. I thought, what the heck, watched it and have been amazed ever since. Been fortunate to see them in concert 3x as well.

[@margretrosenberg420]

The "girl" (I'm not sure how old she was when this was filmed, but she's 30 now) is Kirstin (AKA Kirstie - rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado, and she's been in Pentatonix from the beginning. People are sometimes confused by her frequent changes of hair color. Kirstie gave birth to her first child, Elliana Violet, or Evie, on June 28th of this year (2022). Mother and daughter are both doing well. That gorgeous bass is coming from Avi Kaplan, whose lowest notes have been known to blow out speakers during live performances. Avi is the *only* person to have left Pentatonix, in 2017, due to illness in his family. He remains friends with Pentatonix and helped them find their current bass, Matt Sallee. Avi is a lyric bass, which means that his range extends into the baritone range. He has gone on to have a very successful solo career; you should probably check out his KZbin channel. Please note that the megaphone isn't turned on; it's just a prop. Mitch was doing those guitar solos with just his voice. Kevin Olusola, the beatboxer, is *incredibly* good at what he does - some of us think he eats drum sets for breakfast. He's also a lyric baritone (his voice extends into both the bass and tenor ranges), with a gorgeous voice. Pentatonix doesn't do covers; they do upgrades. They *always* treat the songs they cover with utmost respect; anything they add to the song only serves to deepen its meaning, to make it more itself. The best example of this is their -cover- upgrade of _Imagine,_ by John Lennon. _Imagine_ was already perfect, right? But Pentatonix found a way to deepen its message, as even John couldn't have done. I'm old enough to remember the shock when John was murdered; I still grieve for him, more than 40 years later. I wish so much that he were able to see what Pentatonix did with his iconic song. He would be proud.

[@maritzalopez8313]

I came across your Hallelujah reaction first and I loved it, just finished watching Bohemian Rhapsody...Omg girl I love you!! Your reaction is the best I've seen, it was so authentic and funny so I'm definitely subscribing in the hope's that you will continue in this journey and join us Pentaholics. The other amazing Pentaholics video suggestions are all great, you can't go wrong with any of them. You were amazing so welcome to a part of our world that brings us so much Joy..

[@dejns6945]

This was the 1st PTX video I saw. I fell in love with them by the end of this. I'm officially a Pentaholic now. 🤗 You were as excited as I was.😃

[@RainbowMaille]

I am an original Pentaholic as I too watched them win the Sing Off back in the day. They have an amazing and huge catalog these days and there are side projects and solo work from all of them now, so much to enjoy.

[@debrasmith8393]

Hi Mello, bet you never thought that you would be rockin out to just 5 voices. You really should check out more acapella music. Pentatonix, definitely, also Home Free, VoicePlay & for a more choral feel with impeccable vocals, Voctave. You can't go wrong with any of these groups, like Boh Rap, just pick a song & give them a listen. You will not be disappointed.

[@xbubblehead]

My first time seeing your videos, and I have to admit that the way you reacted was just the way I felt the first time I heard this. Loved this reaction so much!

[@mollykeefe2870]

I've seen their video of this probably 210930184 times and it STILL blows me away. I've been a professional vocalist- and have sung acapella for many years- and they are SPECTACULAR!! and the homage they pay... Girl! Keep going down the rabbit hole- do John Lennon's "Imagine" next- and then "sound of Silence" Simon and Garfunkel- and then Christmas.... Oh- and "Ghostbusters" just dropped. it's sick! I saw them live last november- and have tickets again this december to see them- if you get the chance- GO! they are even better LIVE! :)

[@operafan6794]

Brian May of Queen shared this video on his social media with the comment “Enjoy”. Great reaction. Kevin, the beat boxer is a very talented cellist and plays it (he named it Beyoncé) in some of their videos (Shallow, Perfect). He invented cello boxing (playing cello and beatboxing at the same time).

[@MelloReacts]

Their voices are heavenly! Bravo!

[@kto_66]

Please check out... Bridge Over Troubled Water by them 🔥

[@allybandy3047]

Mello, you have to hear AcaPop Kids do this! They are a kids group formed by Scott of Pentatonix. It will crack your heart with what they can do!

[@MelloReacts]

@@allybandy3047 Oh wow, mini meies😂

[@sandyleewhite]

Your reaction made me smile for the whole video, thank you!!! 💓💓💓

[@lorlorjb]

I loved watching you react to this! They are quite the incredible group!

[@lbreeden653]

PTX wanted to stay true to the original recording so they followed the same sound engineering that was used by Queen. Queen recorded and used the 24 tracks which nearly broke the tape back then. The panning from ear to ear was one of their signature moves, as welll. Also, in paying tribute to Queen, the four shooting stars screen is for each of the original members of Queen and a nod to Brian May, who has PhD in Astrophysics.

[@davebrownlee8506]

They’ve done this live

[@kristipierce4735]

Love your reactions!!! PTX is a gift to planet earth. So glad that they are on this planet producing mind-blowing covers and originals during my lifetime. I like to think of them as Midas-tonix because everything they touch turns to gold. Please make a playlist so it’s easier to know what to recommend next 😊. Subbing in hopes of more PTX reactions.

[@lauriefarmer7724]

This definitely gives you chills. They are doing a concert tour in December. Get tickets and go see them live. You will love it. I can't wait and it will be my third time.

[@kto_66]

Heck yeah I'm definitely here for this. 🤗

[@tqueen6719]

Subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions. You reacted exactly as I did when I first began my PTX journey. The thing about PTX is I have that same reaction no matter which song I'm listening to. They blow me away every single time. Hope you continue on your Pentatonix journey.

[@sheenadees2701]

My favorite has always been the bass guy he's no longer with them but that voice!!!

[@helensmusings]

🤣 love it, your reaction to Mitch doing the guitar solo was priceless 🤣, you'll love their rabbithole

[@feistyphoenix289]

Amazing cover; part way through your reaction I had to pop over and watch it first myself...I mean one of my favorites songs from Queen...they definitely did it justice🙂

[@andreabryant9979]

Yes, that was amazing!

[@vidsorama2]

Thanks for reacting to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Since you have not listened to them since The Sing Off, you have 11 years of amazing videos and music to catch up on. I look forward to more of your reactions to their videos.

[@MatthewvMayo]

I read that Brian May watched this video and commented that Freddie would have been in love with it and want to meet Pentatonix.

[@laurajaramillo910]

Just subbed for more PTX reactions!! You’re one of my favorite reactions to them and the fact that you respect their talent. Try Love Again, New Years Day (my favorite live), Amazing Grace, Gold and The Prayer… enjoy this rabbit hole!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Great reaction! I’m subbed for more PTX please, they are just 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@randycraft5895]

Fall down this rabbit hole sista. SO MUCH VARIETY ON HERE BY THEM !!!

[@barryharris7065]

avi (the guy with the beard doing low notes) is the one doing the wind sounds which is so crazy. he’s able to sing and blow out/breath in at the same time so he can also do the low notes like omg

[@kimmyf1054]

I'm just like you because I was a sing off Stan! I watched every season from the first episode. But ptx is the only group that captured my heart. However I didn't follow their career and it's a slight regret. As of Jan 2021 I took a DEEP DIVE into the group and I'm never turning back. This whole group is PERFECTION. I just had the honor of seeing them live headlining for the first time at the Hollywood bowl and it was pure magic ✨. Their career is phenomenal. I subbed to watch your journey because your reaction was a mirror image to mine 😂. Please keep going 🙏🏾. Also be careful because PTX is Big Business and their videos get blocked a lot. Most of the people watching these reactions are pentaholics and we have seen these videos a million times, so if you have to take away the visual by blocking the content then by all means. Welcome to the pentaholic community sista girl. Good luck ✌🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@theresarigio5627]

Just subscribed hoping to hear a lot more Pentatonix. They have over 200+ covers (upgrades) and originals. They are great. There has only been one member change since they began in the Sing Off. The bass, Avi Kaplan left the band in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee. All the others, Mitch Grassi, ( high voice), Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying (tall blonde), and Kevin Olusola ( Beatboxer) are the original members. Please keep them coming. Loved your reaction. 💕💕

[@teresaclark5874]

Pentatonix version of Hallelujah is magnificent. And please do Charge on the Riseby Avi, you will love it.

[@kathleenmcclish4709]

I really enjoyed your reaction. For me, there are no words adequate for that performance. They are absolute perfection and so was Freddy. It is a great homage to Freddy and Queen. I’m not a fan of a lot of KZbinrs who do reactions but you’re on my short list of favorites!

[@McGlothlin2008]

Please check out more of their music as well as superfruit. Love your reactions

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

They are amazing...PTX was my first introduction to modern acapella. Check out Home Free who won the next season....start with "Man of Constant Sorrow" then go from there. VoicePlay would be the next group, also on "The Sing Off" the same season as Home Free. PTX is more synth/Pop, Home Free is more Country/blues and VoicePlay is more theatrical. They all cover multiple genres...so they are all so good.

[@gina6235]

I loved, loved your reaction. So much so that I subscribed!! I need to follow your PTX journey. Girl, you have SO much catching up to do. They only get better through the years. Looking forward to seeing more of you reacting to PTX. Might want to check out more of their older stuff before you melt your brain with the newer.

[@heatherb_77]

Just a fabulous reaction! New subscriber (hopefully more Pentatonix in the future- and maybe add in Superfruit with Scott & Mitch!!!)

[@loriculver7282]

Great reaction!!! Just subbed. More PTX please!

[@feistyphoenix289]

I don't know...Disturbs "Sound of Silence" cover is amazing though...it is the best cover I have ever heard...this comes in a close 2nd, but that cover is just beautiful and while Simon and Garfunkel are awesome...it may even be better than the OG...yes I said it...it is that good.

[@piano88doc]

New subscriber... loved your reaction! Look forward to seeing your next reaction to Pentatonix.

[@amandawade4484]

PTX is wonderful. Any of their work is great to react to. May I also recommend VoicePlay and HomeFree. They were both also on the Sing Off.

[@-nyantic-son156]

Now she gotta do voice play for the holiday season

[@judydechant9205]

Enjoyed your reaction. Your enthusiasm was wonderful. Got you a new sub. You may also enjoy their renditions of The Prayer and Hallelujah. Greetings from Tennessee 😊🇺🇸

[@dwjohnson4097]

Great reaction, I just liked and subscribed. Can't wait to see more of your PTX reactions.

[@lbreeden653]

Btw, they give the best eargasms, too!!

[@jasongibbins6484]

Great reaction one of my favourite PTX covers, if you think Avi’s voice is low you should check out Voiceplay, Geoffs voice is incredibly low, Hoist the colours, My mother told me, The Dragonborn comes to name a few, acapella music at its best whether it’s PTX, Voiceplay, Voctave, or Home free 👍👍👍👍

[@gabrielflores3441]

Pentatonix-amazing grace

[@cindyv1401]

It literally climbs right up your spine BRAVA. 👋👋 #Pentatonix

[@pjohn1435]

You should watch "The Recording of Evergreen", you will see how hard they work to perfect each song.

[@gaynora1858]

I loved your reaction. It completely cracked me up when u mimed putting on a standard vehicle seat belt!!! Oh nooooo hon - this is PTX. You r gonna need one of those dual harness gizmos that fighter pilots wear. Or, possibly, a spacesuit like the ones astronauts wear!

[@jenjensage7242]

😁this was my face through this entire reaction 🤣 It’s soooo good. This first time I heard this I reacted, pretty much, the same way as you. Yes, there are covers of songs that ruin the song. It’s really annoying. Absolutely loved the reaction. The whole thing was perfection. Have a wonderful day. 💕✌🏻😊 #HOG

[@MelloReacts]

I was shook

[@G-grandma_Army]

You spoke for me… and then you ended it with #HOG … like Tom MacDonald HOG ??? 😊

[@2hotcrawford]

This is the original group.. back 3 went to school together... Kristan Mitch and Scott the other 2 were found.. but original.. Kevin (the beatboxer) and Avi.. (The bass)

[@lorlorjb]

Same Girl . . Kirsten Maldenado! she does change her hair from time to time.

[@geriatricptxer2362]

Top row: Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott. Then, Kevin (the beatboxer) and Avi. All the same players from the Sing Off, just 5 years later. They have since change one member. Avi, the low bass, left in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Salle. If this is the first video of theirs you've watched since the Sing Off, you've only got about 250 more to go. React to Pentatonix, and the Pentaholics will come and subscribe. A few recommendations: Halelujah (nearly 700 MILLION views); Imagine (John Lennon cover); their three grammy wins: Daft Punk, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene (duet with Dolly Parton). Their newer stuff: Amazing Grace, The Prayer. 90s Dance Medley. AND, of course, their Evolution of Michael Jackson.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great reaction. The thing is, it takes but two chords to highlight the incredible talents at work her. Those two are the penultimate chord and then the final resolve. Miych is holding the lead note. Scott, Kirsten, and Kevin hit the new noted, immediately followed by Avi. As soon as Avi lands, Mitch raises hie note by an imperceptible 64th of a tone to warm the chord. They do it without evrn tbinking about. Supreme musicianshio.

[@jackiesteele5024]

Great reaction, love your enthusiasm! Keep watching their videos, so many and all are great! Thanks!!

[@rinthewolf]

A beatboxer who can sound like an actual drumset like Kevin is pretty impressive already. But a guy turning himself I to a guitar like Mitch is a first for me. And the best part is that the megaphone is just a prop, and wasn't actually used during recording the vocals.

[@im2yz4u17]

One of the best reactions to this song for PTX. You keep it up!

[@tammielongino7485]

THIS IS WHY PTX IS THE BEST A CAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎. IF YOUR GOING DOWN THE PTX RABBIT HOLE YOU NEED TO KNOW THEIR NAMES. ALSO PTX DONT DO COVERS THEY DO UPGRADES. LOVE YOUR REACTION. 🎶❤🎵

[@maryellenmohundro6614]

I am getting such a kick out of watching your reaction! Such joy 🥹

[@danielcarter837]

The Grassi Guitar does not require a megaphone. It is just a prop to draw attention to who is making the sound. I heard it done live and it was EPIC. This is the best cover of this song and there are no instruments. The only way they could have done it better is if Mitch had the Freddie mustache.

[@PMJonte]

They replaced a member in 2018, but this is the original lineup.

[@celiachristman104]

I'm glad you saw them from their beginnings. I look forward to more of your Pentatonix (aka PTX) reactions. They have 200 songs on their channel. btw...the megaphone is a prop. Mitch can do the guitar sounds without it. It took them 5 years to perfect this cover.

[@alanwraight3139]

Hi again Mello. Yes they are brilliant and you keep saying about Avi and his deep voice, but if you listen to Home Free, Ring of Fire you truely will know what deep is. Tim actually blows up speekers on stage because his voice is so deep. Also Avi who you just heard is a guest singer with Home Free, Ring of Fire. Love your reaction to these songs.

[@Bigfig30]

Love your reaction to this. I was speechless when I saw this for the first time! Love it!

[@tonyanderson6235]

They are a great group for sure

[@kirkrelf1402]

You are so adorable. And, your makeup is stunning! I really enjoy your joy.