PENTATONIX-DAFT PUNK (REACTION VIDEO)

[@matthewaaronallen1598]

They also self-produced this video. They recorded the video in a kitchen and the audio in a closet. They won a Grammy for this!

[@doughibbing6390]

Grammy for arrangement as was Dash of the Sugar Plum fairies

[@bethvargas8841]

With the help of Fifgen

[@dren608]

@@bethvargas8841 Not on this one

[@TheCybotic]

If you have to ask, "Is that Mitch?" That's Mitch.

[@Mrs.park_parsley]

True 😅

[@sherrismith8337]

LOL True!

[@ms_scribbles]

HA! I just said that in her previous video.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Great answer 🙂

[@williamroop451]

All vocal... even the skips and rewinds... I had to chuckle every time you held your head..... They have that ability to affect a view like that!

[@SchnellJordan]

Haha I swear! Just when I think I’ve seen it all with them, they keep surprising me!

[@SoulFeather111]

@@SchnellJordan skips and rewinds are post production. all still voice only. Loops are allowed too.

[@MorsecodeZ]

@@SoulFeather111 The video of the skips and rewinds are post, but they do the vocals live. It can't sound the same, 'cause it IS produced, but they still do those in concert.

[@barrystrachan6340]

Mitch changes his look constantly...sometimes he is unrecognizable...at least until he starts singing. :-)

[@SchnellJordan]

Haha yup! When he opened his mouth I was like yup that’s Mitch! 😂♥️✨

[@testpattern23]

He's also lost a good amount of weight over the years, so that's aided in his looks changing.

[@ChristopherTate]

Oh, high-energy? Check out their cover of Macklemore's "Can't Hold Us"!

[@jenniferwilkinson6601]

I agree.

[@garycallan7384]

Yes

[@karmakkaze]

If you think "There is no way they can do this live", there is a behind the scenes, back stage "Private performance, no mics" video of this song on youtube. I highly suggest you check it out.

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

Here's the link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXinapfb1-nas

[@lauramouse6232]

Yes, completely vocals. They did this whole thing for just $400. They recorded inside a closet and edited on Avi's MacBook in the kitchen. And won a Grammy! If you listen closely in Avi's Television part, Kirstie does Around the world in the background. Just genius🥰

[@lauramouse6232]

Oh, and please react to "Gold". Mitch really shines there. Where the original by Kiiara is heavily tuned, Mitch just does it like nobody's business 😊

[@SchnellJordan]

That’s crazy and so freakin genius of them for sure!! They deserve all that recognition and more 😍♥️✨

[@SchnellJordan]

Sweet! It’s on the list 😊✨

[@lauramouse6232]

@@SchnellJordan You will not regret it! And thank you for always reacting to all the comments made. You're such a wonderful person 💕

[@rebapuck5061]

My understanding is they filmed but a professional did the video editing. There was a name given but I can't recall.

[@lurker1107]

Yep, all them including all the tricks and computer sounding vocals. I've seen them live many times and because this is one of their big videos/hits, they always perform it, it's AMAZING!!

[@josesalinas5598]

Loved your facial expression. It showed that you were truly enjoying the song.

[@b.brandonurrutiaacosta.9036]

She Is beautiful.... And this reaction with your face melt my heart.

[@S-Kape]

Another amazing, insightful and fun reaction!!! Thanks!!! 🔥💯😍

[@sean1849]

Hey hey hey Been waiting very Impatiently for another Pentatonix reaction.. Hey PTX fam

[@dalemaddened780]

Glad to see you in the comments as always! I hope you are doing well!

[@SchnellJordan]

Heyy Sean! Sorry for the long wait. I’ll be having so much more Pentatonix reactions, I promise! 😊

[@sean1849]

@@SchnellJordan Don't get Dimash fever..

[@sean1849]

@@dalemaddened780 I'm good Dale Thank you. I hope you are well

[@Spaceydoodle]

@@sean1849 I agree lol

[@nickerpsg1]

LOVED your reaction. I recommend that you go outside the box just one time....The renaissance musical genius of this group (they're all fabulously talented) is Kevin Olusola...besides beatboxing, classically-trained cellist and 4-5 other instruments, Yale graduate and accepted to their medical school, speaks Mandarin, and has a marvelous voice...check out his solo "Down" and/or "Sign of the Times

[@MelaniePoparad]

Absolutely! My fav is down but the other is def amazing as well. Also Scott Hoying - “i should tell your momma on you”. Utterly insane.

[@SchnellJordan]

Wow! Talk about talent here! Sheeshh

[@hstppt]

Down! Down! Down! Sign of the Times is awesome too. Down just captures all of KO's genius, including beatboxing & electric guitar.

[@lemonsterog]

I love coming back to watch this one (and all your other PTX reactions...if I'm honest), because for the first part of the song you look nervous, excited, surprised and impressed all at the same time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personality with us! 😎

[@brianmccleary6278]

I love watching real music lovers realize their genius - great reaction!

[@rebeccafrost7731]

Yup, all them. You know how they do. This video, as I'm sure others have told you already, was shot in a closet, using a ring light, a black light, and some cheap cam they picked up. The contacts they use, they all shared them, irritated the eyes of both Avi, which is why his eyes are so red around them, and Kevin, who couldn't wear them at all. The vocals were recorded sitting around Kevin and Avi's kitchen table. For the sum total of about $400 they won themselves their first of three Grammy's. So, yeah...they proved that winning awards doesn't take a big budget. Just the creativity to pull it off. Wonderful to see you again, Schnell. I love watching you react to PTX. See you next time, and, as always, thank you for doing this.

[@Midway_Midway]

I was so waiting for reaction! I definitely suggest their "Gold (Kiiara Cover)" because it's amazing (it's also a live studio performance)

[@stoneshack2000]

That's an oxymoron, live, studio. it doesn't make sense. it's either live or Studio. point being in the studio, they can make it sound however they want to, and that's the essence of studio. If it's live, then it's live...

[@srslyboomer]

@@stoneshack2000 I think the idea here is, "It's live, but recorded in a studio" (ie, with real recording equipment and tech) - as opposed to "recorded at a concert, from the back row, with a potato" :)

[@stoneshack2000]

@@srslyboomer the only point I was making, is everything Pentatonix does is animated, with a computer. There's nothing real about their voices, just like their eyes were all blue. It's the same principle, it's all animated made up. some of us in fact most of us, like the real thing. Where people are really singing and you know what they sound like. if you don't believe me just watch the number of hits this video gets, there is people for every video. you can play rocky versus Godzilla, and you're going to get people that really like that. Even though it's not real, so I understand. But most of us in reactions want real voices from real people. That's all. so I understand there's a percentage of people that like Pentatonix. But she just doubled and then some her Subs, not to mention the views. Because she played somebody ie Dimash that was singing live. And that's what most people want. numbers don't lie. have a great evening..

[@srslyboomer]

@@stoneshack2000 What can I say dude, I've seen them live, heard them when they didn't have any mics and were just singing to those of us there for the pre-show. You're wrong. But, you do you.

[@stoneshack2000]

@@srslyboomer that's why I probably should not say anything, you're going to do what you're going to do anyway, and if that's what you want, I understand. Have a good day

[@bmorse68]

You would LOVE a concert. I've been to 2 and they are sooo authentic !!!!

[@im2yz4u17]

Pentatonix reaction series from beginning to end. A) it will take years, and B) you may not catch up before we all die.

[@bethvargas8841]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sherrismith8337]

Definitely check out their "Wizard of Ahhhs" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy". Stunning!

[@rogerramjet5214]

Simply amazing! The vocals plus the visual of the video.....such genius, and technical details......

[@dougmore526]

Yes yes yes 🤘🤗❤️🙏😎 PTX. I love you for doing this reaction Schnell. Thank you 🙏🤗❤️

[@SchnellJordan]

Anytime Doug! 😊🙏🏼✨

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Schnell Jordan did y’all know your name means rapid in German??

[@ryanje8147]

awesome video.....awesome reaction. They won their first grammy for this. more please!!!

[@Chrissy-pf5pd]

So many people ask about Mitch. Besides the fact that he changes his look on a dime, he lost a lot of weight and he looks freakin amazing now! Another Pentatonix song guaranteed to get you in a good mood is Come Along. You will love it. 😊

[@vidsorama2]

I LOVE that song also. I hope that she will watch and react to it.

[@davidcramerjr883]

They did a really cool thing on TikTok a while ago where they took one section of this mash up and broke it down in the individual parts by dueting and adding a new part to it each day. It was really cool to see how they built just that small part of the mash up.

[@davidcramerjr883]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmslKmZrb6pgrc

[@musicdudley5559]

I am so glad you introduced me to these guys!!! They truly are amazing.

[@rondileem3111]

Their concerts are SUCH A LOT OF FUN!!! And so impressive. Hope you get to go to one someday. Totally worth whatever it takes to go to one. I'll be there for more PTX videos! Choose something that is a song you like, we pentaholics love it all!

[@LeskeyC001]

Hey! Nice seeing you again. Monday isn’t the same without you. The sound effects are unbelievable here and i wouldn’t have thought it possible to do such a fitting a capella tribute to Daft Punk. Only PTX!

[@jasonarends9421]

I saw them practice this song in their dressing room and it's all them.I couldn't believe it either. Mind blowing 🤯

[@wilbertthijsen7574]

I loved it seeing you blown away ! This is indeed a masterpiece and I think the highest achievement a group can achieve. It is all only their voices and there is nothing artificial added or changed! This makes it unique! Mitch does indeed look different, and I think the best ever

[@musicdudley5559]

Wohoooo!!! Love Monday music reactions 🤘

[@ryanjones115]

EVERYTHING is vocals

[@Blue-rl5dp]

Next? God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen. Just amazing.

[@bethvargas8841]

Hey they perform this LIVE in concerts. In their recent world tour, this is the opening number (with new bass singer Matt Sallee) and it surely revs up the crowd

[@KE-hr4sb]

It is all their voices! They take pride in never recording a song they can't do live.

[@cherylhowe1541]

I'm a new subscriber and I really enjoy your reactions and look forward to listening to some of your videos! Keep reacting to Pentatonix and I'll be here for each reaction❤ The more you listen you'll hear how truly amazing Mitch and Scott's ranges are. A whole series would be a fantastic thing to do. Don't forget to listen to Superfruit (Mitch and Scott) also.

[@kimsowles4044]

Their original Love Again has a similar vibe to this song. Their originals are my favorites ❤️ And yes pentaholics would happily go on the journey with you from the beginning of Pentatonix it's one of our favorite things to do 😁

[@KylaAndJaee]

This was so lovely reaction love this girl ❤️

[@Spaceydoodle]

yay, more PTX! Can't wait! :) love from Alberta!

[@aaronduncan3782]

Love your energy and positive vibes on the videos. If you want to see PTX from the beginning, you should watch their journey from the talent show “The Sing Off”. They were the winners on season 3. Keep up the great work.

[@TheWrongWayDotCom]

Thank you for reacting and keeping the audio quality in tact. Seems simple, doesn't always happen! Met them a few years back in Paris, really impressive live.

[@bernardjohans3277]

On occasion they will use instruments, but of they do they will show you on their video. "Shallow" for example. If no instrument is is on view, there isn't one. Love your reactions and other incites.

[@mynanaleo]

To get their full capacity even more check out their originals RUN TO YOU (slow, heavy with harmonies of all 5 of them) and LOVE AGAIN (similar to this song, Mitch and Avi killing the vocals, Scott and Kirsty's background harmonies are fantastic and Kevin is out of control)

[@feldegast]

i love the contrast between Avi and Mitch in this we go from super low Avi to high Mitch, ... so good!

[@timnye718]

Great reaction! Aren't they just amazing!!!

[@sean1849]

Everything...I was in the group and in this video but they cut me out because they were all jealous of my talent and incredible looks. Damn shame......

[@tracienichole1497]

You crack me up! I see you over on king family reacts too.

[@SchnellJordan]

Haha Sean! You are just a funny guy!! 😊

[@sean1849]

@@tracienichole1497 I like they King Family very much they are very fun to watch.

[@Spaceydoodle]

I'm still waiting for you to show up in zoom meeting for you-know-which channel ;)

[@sean1849]

@@Spaceydoodle I have to work at 6 am so I try to sleep early so my day isn't horrible. I'd love to jump on with everyone.

[@jmaiatrader2925]

I love the pentaholics too.

[@tgltyty]

not just an award, A GRAMMY

[@dalemaddened780]

Amazing reaction as always! Yes all the sounds are done by them. This was actually recorded in Avi's kitchen and filmed in a closet for around $400 and it won them a grammy. They can perform it live too (I have been to a concert and heard it live). It is all them. You can find a raw video of them doing it un-mic'd here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXinapfb1-nas Please keep up the PTX reactions! I recommend you try one of their "Evolution of" videos.

[@SchnellJordan]

Whaaaaat! No way! That’s amazing! I’d live to see them live! Can’t wait!

[@louellamoyer5578]

Yes they do it all....they are so good at what they do. Do Shallow! Kirstin slays it. So does Scott with his voice of honey! Oh it's so good. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy is.....OUTSTANDING TOO! Who Would (but PTX ) sing and instrumental? Just amazing!

[@theresamarion823]

You know all of us Pentaholics would love for you to do a series of Pentatonix through the years. They started back in 2011 in the singing competition show, The Sing Off, season 3. All the videos of their performances are on You Tube. Please keep a playlist of just PTX reactions so we can quickly see which ones to suggest without repeating ones you have all ready reacted too. You have over 100 videos to choose from and many more unofficial videos by fans at concerts, and interviews. Thanks for doing these.

[@DelGuy03]

I love this video, and one of the things that makes me grin is Mitch's look. While everyone else is going out of their way to look weird and otherworldly, Mitch (aside from the blue contacts) is the cheery kid next door, with his sweater, his broad smile, and his couple of extra pounds (a unique short-lived period in our time with Mitch). When he appears in the epilogue where they thank their supporters, with his plaid button-down shirt and glasses, it's a look described on another channel as "Apple Genius Bar geek Mitch."

[@troyhosmann5427]

You should react to sound of silence next, or shallow, Mary did you know, come a long, perfect. Just about any of them to be honest. Love your idea of watching from the beginning to where they are now and seeing the transition. Love your channel and your awwome👍🏻

[@keithwillenson8314]

Chronological is an interesting idea. They have 9+ years of material, so you have a lot to work through. It's 9+ because you could go back to performances in high school by "the trio" and Kevin's pre-Pentatonix performances including the one at Carnegie Hall. Avi can do overtone singing which he does for special effects. As I'm sure others have said, everything you hear is produced by their voices. There are videos of them performing Daft Punk live.

[@MorsecodeZ]

Everything you said at the end is why they won a Grammy. Also, they produced that video in someone's closet (one of theirs).

[@amandasamson4513]

they are soo good live too

[@adellhollingsworth2956]

Yet again. Great reaction. Please do "Love Again" by PTX. It's an original. You won't be disappointed

[@jenniferdoolittle6935]

YES-YES-YES! I don't think she's done this yet, right (?) I'll repost my request.

[@jo-annelebel9819]

If you are going to that -The Sing Off season 3 is where they started and is a great way to get to know about PTX

[@crikch]

You should react to their covers of Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy, The Sound of Silence, and Can You Feel The Love Tonight !!

[@markmelhuish2805]

Hi Schnell, if you liked this you will LOVE Pentatonix's original song "Love Again" Killer video! I read that Avi and Kevin wrote it, out of this world. I look forward to seeing your reaction.

[@Starchild42]

YUP...everything is theirs

[@lexymish990]

Start with the sing off. If you go to mrduckbear 11 he has every episode. As we have said the trio have been together since high school and Scott decided to call Mitch and Kirstie so the could do the sing off. They found Avi through a friend and Scott found Kevin on you tube. They all met the day before the audition. Kevin just posted a perfected version of the song "Julie-O" playing the cello and beat boxing which is the exact song that Scott saw and found him with. Watch the episodes from beginning to the end bc you might miss something otherwise.

[@SchnellJordan]

Lexy Mish thank you for the Suggestion Lexy! 😊

[@Bonofox1]

@@SchnellJordan Actually Scott and mitch have been friends since they were 10. Kirstie and Mitch have known each other since they were 8. When they entered High School Scott met Kirstie at age 14. All 3 of them grew up in Arlington TX doing theater and choir. In High School aside from choir they were known as "The Trio" CHECK OUT some videos of The Trio here on KZbin some are on Scitt Hoying's channel. There is a MUST WATCH where The Trio perform at their High School choir concert. Avi is from California and Kevin from Kentucky. Kevin was attending YALE and had just graduated Pre-Med. The story of PENTATONIX and what lead them to their present status is SO AMAZING and ENDEARING!!

[@doorran]

You could do their very first song together that they performed on the TV show, "The Sing Off"". They'd only been together as PTX for a couple of weeks before that.

[@noltz99]

For more a cappella goodness check out VoicePlay, the Moana Medley, Boybands in 5 Minutes, and the Oogie Boogie Song! I also hear the group Home Free is super good, with a bit more of a country vibe;-)

[@smitch1558]

Evolution of Rhianna, Gold or New Rules/Are You That Somebody.

[@alanward9660]

Very glad to see your reaction to PTX and I wholeheartedly endorse your idea to devote time to a themed reaction with just one twist...please include HomeFree and Voiceplay, two other acapella groups in the mix. There is so much material between the three, it would keep you busy for awhile and keep us fans enjoying new content from you! My recommendations for PTX would be la la latch, evolution of Rihanna, Gold and shallow. Home Free: Ring of Fire featuring Avi (of PTX), man of constant sorrow, how great thou art, end of the road and Mayday. Voiceplay: Moana medley, all time low and Oogie boogies song. That should keep ya busy, and keep me watching...lol great job!

[@SouthAfricanMedic]

Need to check out their originals. 'Sing' and 'Love again' are my favourite Pentatonix originals

[@vanessasparks2324]

For an original I love their song "Love Again"

[@SchnellJordan]

Thanks for the suggestion Vanessa! :)

[@markphillips480]

Oh my God freaking amazing they are the best of the best I am a musician and a DJ they are truly amazing wow❤

[@beltizad]

So glad you enjoyed this! If you thought the tempo here was impressive, you should check out Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. =) Much respect!

[@MichaelSimmons.]

I play bass. Avi's bass is amazing. He does triplets, and slide out, with his voice. He is the man.

[@ledsgar]

Kirstie also shines on "The Wizard of Ahhhs" by Todrick Hall featuring Pentatonix. It's a mini movie.

[@dougpennington9759]

Love this video. Not to sound weird, but you have the most beautiful eyes. Reminds me of my daughters.

[@christophercobb6352]

Not only are all sounds created by their mouths and vocal chords, it was recorded in their kitchen.

[@BW-lb3vd]

No a closet.

[@theresamarion823]

It was filmed in the kitchen and recorded in the bedroom closet. They had a venue scheduled but it was cancelled at the last minute so they "made due", brilliantly , I might add.

[@BW-lb3vd]

@@theresamarion823 The artice i read diddnt say kitchen just closet,but i believe u.

[@rmac1042]

You must know that the audio was recorded in Avi and Kevin’s closet, the video was recorded in their kitchen for $400-mostly spent on editing. This won PTX and Ben Bram their first of 3 Grammys! Oh, and that’s Avi doing overtone singing and whistle notes!

[@debrabosch3362]

Thank you so much for only pausing once! Great job dear, new sub. 👵💕 huggs

[@dropeIII]

If you want to check another of the songs that gave them an award listen to Dance of the sugar plum fairy.

[@biru-kelabu-0821]

Love your reaction to Pentatonix, as always! How about going back to the beginning, and then jump forward to their latest EP? So do their Sing-Off performances (12 judged performances), and then their latest videos for the "At Home" EP (5 music videos + 1 audio, all arranged, recorded, and shot during quarantine) (except one song that was arranged in 2015). These quarantine songs are so good, I really want to see your reaction to them.

[@biru-kelabu-0821]

Or maybe the other way around, the latest EP first then the Sing-Off, since the EP has fewer videos.

[@jameshays7907]

Hi Schnell love your reviews I think you would really enjoy Pentatonix rendition of Carol of the Bells. The complexity of the harmonies is truly amazing in this song it is almost too much for the mind to follow. Also I Echo the comments of one of your earlier Pentaholics and strongly recommend you review Love Again by Pentatonix it was one of their earliest original songs and is very Daft Punk esque

[@gaburgg]

Hi, I lov your reactions! The next Ptx react song I guess it should be "The sound of silence"!

[@Mark.Brindle]

Love your reaction. Let's not forget how good the video editor was on this clip. The visual dynamics matches the song perfectly. A lot of there clips have a similar look, breaking up the screen in different ways, I'm assuming they are still using the same company or editor/producer.

[@edogilvie3085]

To Start from the beginning find videos of them performing on the NBC TV show called the "The Sing-OFF" Season 3 that is where it all began.

[@maxime3343]

7:46 of pure joy 👍

[@Russ_Keith]

Hi. I'd like to suggest a performance that I feel is woefully under-requested, perhaps because it is not a capella but shows that they are Broadway ready. It's "What Is this Feeling?" from a Wicked TV special and it's a lot of fun. A completely different side to them. Also, while I absolutely appreciate Kevin, both within PTX and solo and adore Superfruit, let's not forget to mention that they all have solo projects, none of which fail to live up to our PTX expectations of them. Avi's new stuff is particularly stunning in my opinion. I haven't had a chance to listen to Matt's work outside of PTX but I'll get there. One last thing; although it's been said elsewhere, It's ALWAYS Mitch, thank God.

[@jenniferdoolittle6935]

Another fantastic song and video with this same kind of theme is "Love Again". I would LOVE for you to react to PTX "Love Again". xo

[@katiejones9106]

YOU MUST SEE THEM LIVE! I recommend Aha! Live Singapore at the Star Vista. PLEASE!

[@lexymish990]

Yes they did win a grammy

[@SchnellJordan]

They truly deserved it!😊♥️✨

[@gregsteele806]

Three of them now. =)

[@lexymish990]

@@gregsteele806 Right. I was going to say that but after i pushed send i knew someone else would

[@gregsteele806]

@@lexymish990 =)

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

Grammy #1

[@jenniferwilkinson6601]

You should also check there first original song called "Love Again". If you want to start from the beginning then you need to start with there performances on the Sing-Off.

[@fredneckteddy]

They have actually done this song live on video and they sound almost like their production video!

[@sharplyopinion8ted249]

I'm pretty sure they did this tune on the show The Sing Off in that case it would be live try giving that a watch.

[@michelegillespie1971]

Ok someone will tell you how they made this, it's an amazing story. You'll be so much more impressed when you hear it.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Yep. All them. When they use instruments you'll see the instruments.

[@sherrismith8337]

Oh, and you love Avi's solo video "Change on the Rise".

[@christopheralston7076]

Yes,go back to all their sing-off performance on NBC on KZbin!

[@doorran]

well, I was wondering where my girl was.. you missed dinner. lol.. not only did they sing this all with no instrumentation but they filmed it in a closet... and edited it in their kitchen.. then won a grammy.

[@LeeCarlson]

Watch Avi's & Kevin's mouths and you can follow the "instrumentation."

[@anitalovett34]

You should check out their live version of it

[@anitalovett34]

Every single thing on there is totally them

[@Scrub_Jake]

🚨🚨Watch the private performance of this song and hear all the effects and beat live backstage!!!

[@vluxyscarbonitedreams7937]

There are 2 other really talented a cappella groups you should check out: Home Free (they have more of a folk / country feel), and Voiceplay (more similar to PTX).