Pentatonix Daft Punk mix private performance -THIS (REACTION)

[@robynwitham9326]

Avi and Kevin are the meat and potatoes of the group. Avi does the techno, wind and whistle sounds as well as the bass. He’s got a crazy overtone skill!

[@perfectkismet]

Pentatonix does their own arranging with the man they call their 6th member, Ben Bram. Bram is the "mutual friend" PTX will reference who hooked Avi up with The Trio, so he has been with them from the start. A lot of people give Bram all the credit for arranging, but that isn't correct. There are multiple videos discussing - and some showing - their process. Basically, a member comes to the group with a suggestion for a song and they do rough arragements as circle jam sessions. Then they take those to Bram, who helps them fine tune it and makes it into sheet music for them. I believe Scott and Kevin (and once, Avi) do the bulk of the work. Which makes sense, Scott is just a music genius - he was in his first year of college when they went on the Sing-Off - but Kevin performed at Carnegie Hall twice and Avi is an opera-trained basso profundo. Matt, the new bass, also graduated Berkley with some kind of music degree so I'm sure he is heavily involved, there just isn't as much documented proof yet. Mitch has started working on his knowledge of mixing and producing since the pandemic, saying he feels like it's something he should have already been more aware of but better late than never. He did all the work on the solo cover he released a week or so ago and members have commented on how he has come into his own with writing, as well. He skipped his highschool graduation to be on The Sing-Off. Kirstin has some of the most writing credits for PTX originals, as well as the songs on her solo EP. I'm not sure about Kirstin, but the others all play at least one instrument, as well. They're just insane.

[@louellamoyer5578]

Great info!

[@patbrewer4205]

Ben and Kirstie collaborated on a child as well and are engaged now

[@ervsavord4985]

Thanks for the brilliant analysis of their composition. My understanding of music has been enhanced. Mucho Grasias!!

[@abby3024]

the best A Capella group in the world as far as i'm concerned , never fail to deliver any song better than the original

[@shirleyfisher8313]

Love to watch their hands in this...

[@jessegirlb]

The best part is that they're just there doing their thing with a bathroom in the background. I WISH, WISH, WISH I could have seen that in person. Kirsten's and Mitch's voices almost seem made to harmonize together. They tune so easily together, it's amazing.

[@jessegirlb]

I'd really love to hear your thoughts on their original "Run to You," which I believe Avi (bass) and Kevin wrote. It's all 5 part harmony, and it's hauntingly beautiful. Also, "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," which is fully instrumental and also won a Grammy.

[@detrix42]

This is as raw as you can get to truly know how good PTX is.

[@GlassesKingdom]

Absolutely

[@MerryMac8]

LOVED YOUR WAY OF EXPLANING THE CHORDS. THANK YOU !!!

[@rebapuck5061]

I believe all the sounds that Kevin makes. It just astounds me that he makes so many at the same time. Mouth going at one tempo. Clapping at another tempo. Stomping at yet another.

[@larrywt656]

Your guitar solo was FANTASTIC!! The first time I heard this backstage version of Daft Punk, I was even MORE blown away than when I first heard the studio version. This is the video I usually point people to that think Pentatonix is fake or nothing but studio trickery. And yes, they named themselves after the Pentatonic Scale. Scott came up with the name and put the "X" on the end because he thought it was cool!

[@Bonofox1]

I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR FACE as you watched this! PENTATONIX!!! GREATEST ACAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD!!!!💯💯💯💯

[@davidbangtson3109]

Wonderful analysis and explanation of the genius of PTX in performing Daft Punk.

[@anglstampr1]

Love your reactions to Pentatonix... they are truly amazing and just like you said about this with Kirsty and Mitch... they hit me hard everytime as well...

[@anglstampr1]

I saw 3 of your reactions to PTX and have now subscribed... nice to hear your take on what they do and remind us how difficult it can be to do what they do...

[@Kristina_Rose]

It's so fun to watch people with in-depth musical knowledge reacting to them and breaking down what they are doing, particularly as they make it look so easy. I would love to see you react to some of their original music, Sing, Can't Sleep Love, Happy Now, or some of their 5-part harmony songs, Run to You (an original), Dreams, or Silent Night, which is live and off mic in a cathedral.

[@JemUzumik]

"Aha!" Live Singapore Star vista 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 (Imogen Heap cover), and "Just for Now" also please 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@OlivineGreen7]

please please

[@larubia-se5800]

Needed 2 be said & U did Perfectly!👏🏻🎵💞

[@carolelewin2054]

Mitch is actually 5 foot 10- only looks small compared to the others. Thank you for a lovely in depth reaction.

[@dejns6945]

Thanks!

[@GlassesKingdom]

Much appreciated ❤️🙏🏽

[@bethvargas8841]

Wow. That guitar solo is so awesome. Your insights are very enlightening coming from a true musician. This makes me more appreciate what PTX can do with their voices

[@noobadoodle]

Amazing what a human voice can do ❤️

[@vidsorama2]

I really enjoy your Pentatonix reaction videos because I learn so much. Thank you.

[@marz1463]

I love your reactions. You give so much details to help me understand what it is that makes them stand out so much besides them just being awesome. Can't wait to see more :) if you want to take it back to their beginnings then watch them on 'The sing off' where the land of opportunities opened for them. Top ones are "Let's get it on" and "Dogs days are over".

[@elainecourteau6231]

I love your reaction and comments. There are so many ways to listen to music. I really enjoy intelligent observations from musicians, vocal coaches, music producers, beatboxers, song writers, arrangers... it’s an education every time. 🤗

[@sfrose3258]

I love A Capella it’s the most raw performance u can get...I loved how they perfectly placed themselves and for me this showed me their true talent..I love all their performances but this one for me was so organic but also very fun to watch...In my opinion they didn’t do it the same as the original with added twists they did it better than the original which to me is what I would call perfection...I love watching them because their happiness and love for music resonates in each of their performances but they certainly proved they can show up anywhere and sing on command without any instrument and leave an audience with their jaw dropping...This was amazing and I truly love the positive vibes they shed to each other as well as the people watching them...this was just overall greatness 🆙🆙🆙🙌🙌🙌

[@edwinked99]

Your analysis is just what the Pentatonix music deserve they are really amazing, settle, breath taking and just mind blowing

[@ms.laperry8106]

U should react to their Popspring 2016 concert. It has three of their original songs off their 2015 album. It's absolutely amazing.

[@mschack63]

Great breakdown, loved it!

[@tH-ym3nw]

I love them. They just bring so much joy. And they are soooooo amazing live.

[@trishsmith593]

Love your reactions! New subscriber, here for all the PTX!

[@martinatodaro6527]

so nice to see a reactor give props to kirstin for once

[@paulinejane9742]

Fabulous. So talented x

[@livus3787]

Even tho much of Kev's and the looowest base notes were a bit lost to the phone's recording mic / room-bathroom accoustic combo, they still amaze 🤩

[@debbierhodes4479]

And even better in person with mikes is even better because you can hear the bass and beatboxing better. They are awesome!

[@chrive8934]

I recommend: The cover of Gold by Kiara. Or Ride by 21 Pilots.

[@monicasava]

Gold is perfection. There is no other word for it.

[@angie44551]

It is. This man would go wild if he gets to react to their cover of Gold.

[@megan722]

I agree! GOLD, definitely. May want to listen to the original by Kiaara first to see how they put their spin on it

[@livus3787]

Ooh and that radio performance of Ride 👀👀 Edit* dis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJXUc6R_pdp9gtU

[@amandaw6872]

@@megan722 Totally agree! The contrast is startling - I heard the PTX version first, and the original is.... flat? (is that the right word?) in comparison!

[@marylynne9104]

Brand new sub here, its great to listen to a musically educated person react to unplugged PTX. Thank you.

[@Bonofox1]

👉👉YES! PENTATONIX is for the pentatonic scale Scott (tall blonde) named the group. All 5 members have a wide vocal range.... Scott Hoying - baritone, bass (covers bass when bass has a singing lead) falsetto, KING of riffs and runs VERY SOULFUL!!! Kirstie Maldonado - mezzo soprano, alto Mitch Grassi - counter tenor Avi Kaplan - bass (basso profundo) baritone, overtone. Kevin Olusula (K.O) beatboxer, tenor, cello. .....Matt Sallee (new bass) bass, baritone

[@shirleyfisher8313]

Mitch counter tenor Avid basso perfundo

[@swizzler8477]

You are now a Pentaholic, welcome FYI the bass is Avi, kevin does not do bass just beatbox. Ya need to do Dance of the sugar plum fairy, Jolene (2of their 3 Grammys), evolution of Michael jackson... the wizard of ahhs is great too. Oh and the bohemian rhapsody cover. There are too many to list.

[@christiestewart2674]

Great Reaction as Usual T. R.l!!!! I Love Them All!!!! But Mitch & Kirstin both Sound So Angelic!!!! Mitch Grassi (Counter-Tenor) & Kirstin (Mezzo-Soprano)!!!! Sometimes it's hard to figure out which one is Singing!!!! Scott Hoying (Baritone & takes over Bass sometimes), & Avi Kaplan (Bass from 2011-2017) & then Avi hand picked Matt Sallee (Bass from 2017 - Present) to take over when he left & Kevin Olusola (Beatboxer & Cello = Celloboxing)!!!!

[@amandaw6872]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the different chords so well! I realize that was just a quick overview, but it does help expand my own knowledge of music in general, and appreciation for PTX specifically. Things like this make me excited when I see new videos that you post! :)

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

Yes. Their name is a take on the pentatonic scale.

[@Joodster]

It must be nice being able to play so well that your instrument is just an extension of your hands.

[@rexs.musika]

awesome stuff brada, you ghat a new subscribah.

[@smeller999]

Thank you so much for your reaction and analysis!. If you look at Avi's mouth (the bass on the right, wearing a beanie), you can see that he's often making the techno wind sounds while Kevin is beatboxing.

[@mjbartholomew5317]

They arrange together and they work extensively with Ben Bram to arrange. Bram's work is fantastic.

[@grazynawikert-unger2122]

I love you play guitar :) If you want to listen to power of Mitch`s voice in lower registers I recommend "Amazing Grace" by PTX.

[@elizabethrobbins8580]

The sound is single mic but this proves they don't use looping to enhance their sound. They've always been proud of the fact they never recorded anything they can't reproduce onstage. An honest musical group. Who'd a thunk it.

[@Mike-lk7tx]

Would love to see you react to “Mary did you know” one of my fav songs by them.

[@shereewilson6827]

I enjoy your reactions!

[@ruffboimags]

This video shows that the main thing they do with sound systems is balance their respective volumes a bit better which is valid af

[@moonstag]

Recorded on a CELLPHONE !!

[@brewswillis9783]

Not sure why you had any doubt about their veracity in the first place. Pretty easy to realize they were the real deal, even from their music videos.

[@callalily9842]

Another great, informative reaction. I always recommend this to anyone who doubts their talents. I hope that you will react to their cover of Elton John's "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" soon. It's so good! ❤️

[@jesseriggan1693]

In The Sing Off they claimed that the pentatonic scale is where they took their name from since they had 5 members and 5 notes.

[@GlassesKingdom]

Just what I thought, thank you for confirming this

[@kirkzentner3262]

Another PTX private performance you should check out is this outdoor video of Take Me Home kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpicp6Fri7-Ya5Y This is a PTX original (primarily Kevin and Kirsten writing it), no beatboxing, 5 part harmonies. A little of the beginning is cut off but still well worth listening.

[@louellamoyer5578]

PTX is my favorite group and I know nothing about music, so your in depth analysis is much appreciated. Your a music genius yourself! Wonderful guitar serenade. Thanks so much. The Pentatonic scale of 5 is why they chose the 5 group name, just put an 'x' on the end to modernize it. Clever, I think.

[@heatherb_77]

Someone suggested "Run to You"- an original of theirs. This video is live as well (and in my opinion just as good if not better than the official music video.) I hope you enjoy ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYexkqB4f7qXnLc

[@Jancoulson]

They do their own arrangements.

[@Green-eyedGirl19]

You have to watch the original video. It is perfection! They won a Grammy for that arrangement. People who go through the Copyright process are ok. It takes a few days, but we'll worth it! I subed the first minute I heard your first PTX Video. I have seen them in concert. They were great. My complaint is the arena was old with bad acoustics for today's complicated sounds. It is the James Brown Arena in Augusta, GA. Named for a music great, but sadly its time has come to be renovated or rebuilt. I saw Dave Matthews at an outdoor arena and I was so upset. The sound system was terrible! What we heard sounded like a bunch of mumbling. We couldn't understand any words. Concert tickets are not cheap!

[@Scrub_Jake]

Valentine private performance next please 🙏

[@ellenhulslander2897]

I have seen many requests for Gold. If you do it, I suggest you listen to at least a portion of the original by Kiara, as well as the PTX version.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Nice fret work....

[@chrisabel1833]

This private performance may have been a "Make A Wish" foundation fulfillment for a child with cancer. It was recorded on a camera using only the camera mic. It didn't pick up Avi as well as a professional setup. It is stunning how well they work together.

[@augustusgrim1446]

Yup a camera mic won't pick up on low bass well.

[@ClaireBarn]

Mitch is NOT short - it's just that everyone else is more so thin. Plus he stands next to giant Scott who is 6'3". Avi is 5'11", Kevin is also 5'10" same Kirstie 5'4". Avi did most of the whistle. If you look at the officially video you can see him going too town on it.

[@MaynetteSMore-hf9km]

Mitch is a high tenor, not a soprano. He often sings higher than a female without any visible effort. He was simply born with this range and voice. Of course he has had training just as the others have. Since about from age 8 when school together. They (Scott, Mitch, Kirsten or Kirsty) are known as The Trio.

[@dishmurphy5754]

I don’t listen to much pop music so I’m not familiar with many of the songs Pentatonix covers. I often go back to listen to the original and with very few exceptions, I think Pentatonix is better ☮️💟

[@salicemccool9186]

I saw an early-days interview w/them in which Scott referred to the scale you mention re the group’s name. (Being an “I just know what I like” musical moron, I’d simply thought, OK, “penta” = the five of them.)

[@rorysnap7026]

I love the music theory and, boy do you know your chords.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

If it is a wind sound it is Avi the bass with the beard. It takes the 2 of them to make up the rythmn section. Here are a couple of demonstrations they did where you can see the team work. Avi came into the band after already winning a competition as best rythmn section as a vocal bass at the ICCA Sing Strong Festival 2012 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_FqIVvqK6Chqs Spaulding Sessions kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6WUaZdthpWDsNk

[@aliholic9102]

PleaseYou Reaction Indonesian Rock, Burgekill Killchestra - An Elegy Best And Nice

[@ellabiri2684]

Kirstin is a mezzo soprano

[@micheleromani9731]

Why haven't they won more Grammys? Come on...

[@GlassesKingdom]

Good question

[@cmacvicar74]

As of right now, the field of music they fit into is not brand new. Doo-Whop and Barbershop Quartet groups have been perfecting close harmony a cappella for decades (over a century for BBS). The reason they don’t have more Grammys is because what they are able to do, until this point, has been considered a side show or anomaly. They aren’t enough mainstream popular a capella groups to compare them against for an awards ceremony. Pioneers in a budding genre of music are often not even recognized for what they truly can do until after they have contemporaries to judge them against.

[@ellabiri2684]

Mitch is a counter tenor

[@domagojbatinic1526]

they ain't no Milli Vanilli :D :D :D

[@dejns6945]

Can you react to Pentatonix rap called " Can't Hold Us". 😊

[@GlassesKingdom]

i will try , hopefully they dont block it

[@kristlea1]

Scott, sometime bass...Avi, bass

[@kimmyf1054]

You must see a new cover from Mitch Grassi. He's starting to release his own cover's on his channel. If you haven't heard the new song "your power" from Billie eilish, this is Mitch's version. He plays piano and does all the music and mixing for this cover. It's mind blowing. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmqYlJibjrh4eNE

[@jonibudiharjo3790]

Reaction ayu gusfanz cover Moonlight Sonata

[@thechomiji]

MItch's voice is such that he can sing tenor, alto, or soprano easily. His range actually goes well down into the baritone but he's not very melodic down there. Scott = baritone (and bass at need), and bass is Avi (through 2017) and then Matt. Kevin, the beat-boxer, also has a sweet high tenor that you can hear showcased in many of their most inspiring covers, such as "Amazing Grace," "Mary Did You Know?" and "Imagine."

[@Jancoulson]

Scott

[@livus3787]

Beside the Gold cover, WE recommend this live radio performance of their 21 pilots cover Ride: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJXUc6R_pdp9gtU

[@kristlea1]

Sometimes Avi pick up the wind sound