PENTATONIX - GOLD [RAPPER REACTION]

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

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[@neetgupta1]

Watching your face was priceless! Kiaara cannot sing this song live - it's ALL digital effects and autotuning. Mitch just goes "that's ok, I'll do it all with my mouth and slide between the notes". I think Kevin's beatboxing and Avi's bass is phenomenal. I'm not really a fan of the original but I love this version of it. It's so stripped back it really shows their amazing vocal control.

[@shilohauraable]

My exact feelings & thoughts! 💖

[@drogna3905]

I don't like the original either.

[@AlexFroot]

@@drogna3905 the orginal is better dont be a hater

[@Badger77722]

The expression on your face at the end of the song was definitely worth the price of admission! Mitch's ability to do naturally without the looping and digital effects that Kiiara used, the beatbox/bass breakdown, and the Trio sharing the final chorus - all make this such a fun video to see reactors watch, especially if they know the original song!

[@chrisabel1833]

This was a one take video as well. Everyone knew and executed their part to give us another vocal master class.

[@ShinyElfriend]

Gold is like a perfect little gem. I could never get sick of it. The harmonies and dynamics just ring, Mitch's part is gorgeous, the variations at the end are genius, the way Kirstie and Scott were tripling Avi's bass rhythm was intense, and Kevin was the perfect engine. I cannot describe how much I love this cover.

[@InkWellideas]

I think what they "breathed" into this cover was humanity. The synth of the original was cool and inventive, but to humanize the feeling of the lyrics just worked wonders.

[@kayecastleman6353]

I can't begin to name the songs that were never anything special to me until I heard Pentatonix upgrade them. "Gold" is probably at the top of the list. I love their one-take videos, where you can watch each member adding their own special essence to propel the song forward. This one shows how they can take a highly digitized song and recreate it in their own style, with their own superhuman effects. Brilliant! Great reaction, as always!

[@staciemoisa4884]

Loved your reaction. I like this version better than the original. I also love that they are just sitting on a couch, and you can watch all of them the entire time. This is one of my favorites.

[@xbubblehead]

Nearly all reactors to this say they are not familiar with the Kiara original. A few have done the two versions back-to-back and so can see how amazing the difference is. This is a song that shows why all of the others point to Mitch when an interviewer asks them who is the best singer in the group. Many of us recommend this one to those who want to be able to see what each member does during the entire song. It was fun watching your pleasure and amazement throughout the song.

[@davidphillips4476]

Ya it was heavily synthed and produced on the original. Such an upgrade by PTX!!!

[@jeangreene7565]

Thanks for this great reaction to one of my favorite songs by Pentatonix. The transitions of the Trio are just seamless.

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

No problem!

[@jlelliotton]

Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie (not Avi) going back and forth on the chorus

[@anthonycauterucci7862]

Avi is holding down the bass line!

[@pettiestbettyart]

I saw what you were doing, and got chills before I even clicked through 😭

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

🙏🔥

[@df5199]

It was Mitch , Scott, and Kirstin going back and forth. Avi was holding down that excellent bass line. Kevin, of course, was on another planet doing his thing.

[@jmwangi24]

Your mouth open at the end there was just the BEST!!😂😂😂

[@paulkardash2991]

Never heard this one.. first listen... love me some Pentatonix!! Kirstie has a phenomenal voice.. Mitch does too.. but wow Kirstie has so much control.. and i just sooo love her... these guys are so talented... and yes i do support them as well... good analysis too there Stack-man!! Great vid!

[@cocohol3513]

Love this one, especially the breakdown with Avi and Kevin towards the end

[@axepagode33626]

This is one my favorite Pentatonix songs.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

So glad you decided to react to this! It is by far my favorite. Not a fan of the original. Love Mitch in this. You need to hear their cover of The Greatest Show!!! Warning, you will be Mitch-Slapped!!!

[@pjb3583]

Boy, I do love to watch you react to Pentatonix! I found them during the pandemic and immediately enjoyed their performances. Realizing that people with music knowledge enjoy and admire them too is so reassuring. I may not know why, but I do know what appeals to me. These live, in-studio videos are always impressive. Evidently they run through a song a couple of times and then just go with the one that’s best. Peace from Ohio …

[@ruth2141]

After hearing this I checked out the original. I don't mind that Kiiara is using a lot of processing, and the song is interesting for the first minute or so, but then it doesn't go anywhere. She seems to be repeating the same few lines over and over without any dynamics or development. With PTX the song keeps growing and evolving with every verse.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

Great reaction! Hope they win their Grammy tonight!!!

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Lets hope they do!

[@bridgethaines7127]

They didn't. Traditional was already awarded and Michael Buble won (eyeroll). They really deserved it and I'm fuming.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

@@bridgethaines7127 That is heartbreaking for them. They work so hard and I agree, they do deserve it.

[@neetgupta1]

@@bridgethaines7127 - me too, such a shame. Evergreen deserved it much more than Bublé. Particularly disappointing for Matt as it would have been his first with PTX.

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@bridgethaines7127 I guess not everyone has good taste.

[@superdre4892]

Vocally scrumptious!

[@lorriredmon8212]

I saw all those stages on you face! LOL. I love how you appreciate their talents and that you enjoyed it so much.

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Yes! Thank you!

[@terriepurkey708]

I'd never heard this song before and thought it a bit repetitive the first listen through. Then I went and found the original which I didn't care for at all. Came back and listened to this one again and started noticing the details - the layers, Kevin's beatboxing is stellar in this one and reactors don't usually comment on that. Yes, Mitch is excellent, but we all expect that. I feel like this key is right in his strongest, most comfortable wheelhouse because he hits all those notes so effortlessly. I really enjoy their one-take videos like this....just fabulous!

[@rachellephipps1361]

Great reaction. Love this one. Really hope you react to Avi's solo stuff so good.

[@cocohol3513]

I agree please react to Avi Kaplan solo music! I suggest Change on the Rise for your first reaction. It was his first solo song in 2019

[@sharonsmith5296]

of their hundreds of covers and originals, THIS stays on my Top Five Fave List 🔥🙌🏻💖🎉

[@coleensakamoto6844]

You're always so good at articulating your thoughts and feelings about each song. Not all reactors can relay how they experienced the song. A lot of hemming and having and "mmmmms' & "ah..ah...ahs". Love your facial expressions, too. Thanks for honest, sincere reactions.

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Thank you! I try to be as transparent as possible🙏

[@jessiestout240]

That was an awesome reaction. I’m so happy you chose this one . Thank you so much. This is definitely one of my favorites and yes, definitely , no question,Pentatonix version sooo much better❤️

[@jenchem42]

I loved seeing it dawn on your face what Mitch was accoomplishing when you started to recognize this song! omg your reactions are awesome.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

This is masterful

[@kristipierce4735]

I never get tired of this one 🤯🔥💜. It’s a good thing you don’t seem to have flies or gnats in your house because near the end of this you probably would have ingested a few 😲. 😉

[@carolcraig9008]

Love your reaction! Love this cover❤️

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@LyndalParkerNewlyn]

Yay I was waiting for you to get to this one. To me it’s one of the best examples of their skill. When you get a chance, watch the original song again - kiiara uses looping and recording to hit that range of notes. Mitch just does it because he’s an ALIEN! 😂

[@elbatejeda5081]

You’re reaction and look on you’re were priceless!! ❤️ PTX

[@paulJF]

you don't just comment its your facial reactions and everything you are hearing, just makes these so great to watch.

[@louellamoyer5578]

Oh gosh! I love this song. Your reaction was priceless! I saw the puzzlement on your face at first...then it hit you. Pure enjoyment for sure. Thanks.

[@jayneross6123]

I think you would also like their version of 'No'. Another live performance, lots of fun and as usual, amazing.

[@momajj]

What a great upgrade of this Kiara song. Your reaction was great to watch!!

[@jenniferdoolittle6935]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you so much Sean! I really liked the original, but Mitch can do the octave changes/run on the chorus which is extremely difficult. Kiiara doesn't sing the hook in one take. They cut and splice her vocals together, plus add autotune.

[@MCP920]

One of my absolute favorites they’ve done. Love it.

[@debragarcia671]

Great reaction. I am not a fan of the original. If I had to describe it, I would say "interesting". But the Pentatonix upgrade I call it "entirely enjoyable". One of my top ten favorite Pentatonix songs.

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Well said! I agree 👌

[@paulaanderson7691]

The look on your face was classic! I always look forward your reactions - you know your stuff! I can't wait to hear what you think of the original versus the upgrade

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Anna-xx1lv]

I’ve been waiting for you to react to this one!!! It’s FANTASTIC!! ❤️ Thank you!

[@Bigfig30]

As stated in other comments…I loved watching your facial expressions through this! One of my favs

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@packerkats7578]

Your reaction to this was priceless. I felt you at 02:49-hard same. 😂

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

Fun reaction. This is a masterpiece of music to me. I listen to this frequently. Thank you so much.

[@larae2812]

Great reaction!! Love this cover way better! Hope there’s more PTX coming, particularly some of their originals. Missed your reactions!

[@julierogers7358]

Wonderful reaction!

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

🙏

[@TallDiana]

Your face at 3:09 says it all. 🤭

[@judydempsey3957]

One of my favorites from them…….Judy D

[@Masq1980]

I would love to see you react (if you haven't already

[@tamarasmith9060]

I like the original ok, but I love their cover!

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Feel that!

[@ElibeniEB7]

Love your reactions man, you should react to voiceplay!

[@Kit-ou9wj]

I want you to add an edit to this video of your reaction AFTER you heard the original. This is so much better!

[@im2yz4u17]

They are freaking amazing. Listen to the original by Kiara and then realize what Mitch did with his voice. This is virutally impossible fo rmost to even attempt to sing what Mitch does.

[@Quincysof]

Love your reaction Hands down love their cover better❤

[@kerrygardner5302]

Great reaction. I actually don’t like the original but I love ptx version. It’s the only version I listen to 😊

[@dawnpatterson8708]

To be fair, I heard this first from Pentatonix. So when I heard the original, I didn't like it at all. It's full of synth noise and looping. After hearing this upgrade, the way it's done so perfectly. Each and every sound is so crisp and clear. The original sounds forced, fake and hollow. It may just be the pentaholic in me though. Lol I loved your reaction, as always. As others have said, the look in your face as you realized what all was going on was awesome. Take care and be safe until I see you again. 😸

[@LindaVernon]

I have to agree with your analysis.. Heard this cover first, loved it and was very impressed. Thought I should listen to the original. Part way through that I'm saying to myself "this is so tedious, when will it ennnddd?" Whereas one of my reactions to the Pentatonix cover had been "it's so short!" An upgrade indeed and still one of my favourites.

[@marablemorgan8292]

You just got "Mitch slapped"...

[@marablemorgan8292]

Kiarra

[@LongHoangoslemio]

Can you reaction Hip - MAMAMOO plss

[@JaniceDAgostino]

Sitting on their famous couch.

[@karehelene]

I know a lot of people love this, but other than PTX's wonderful voices and harmonies, I just don't get the appeal.

[@stephaniem2007]

That is the appeal though- the techniques with the crescendos and passing off the words in the sentence. I don’t care about the song but have grown to love listening to the parts and expertise.

[@derrickcox7761]

Superior to original. Try their Havana cover.

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

I did Havana and it was bussin 🔥

[@pipermccool]

EDM without the E.

[@rebapuck5061]

Watch out. Kiiara's video is just creepy.

[@marablemorgan8292]

They are empaths...

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Makes sense

[@marablemorgan8292]

Avi...

[@nickybomberry1190]

Mitch. Just Mitch. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cindybee9270]

I guess they also have a cover called Rose Gold? Not the song I was expecting, but it sounded good.

[@ulrikaandersson1463]

Rose Gold is an original from Pentatonix.

[@jenniferarted3652]

Great reaction! I hated the original, its an auto tuned, digital piece of 💩, IMHO. Mitch made it a song I can listen to over and over. Avi and Kevin really stand out too! PTX gave it such a chill vibe.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Remember, no covers... Only upgrades!

[@SeanStaxxMusic]

Trueeeep