Pentatonix - Run To You | Should Of Been A Movie Track!

[@carolelewin2054]

This beautiful song was their ‘lightbulb’ concert performance in 2019 ( where they gather round a lightbulb and sing without microphones.) During a performance in Jacksonville, Florida, they sang it louder and louder to drown out the sound of homophobic chanting just outside the venue. You can see Kirstie suddenly cottoning on to why Mitch and Scott were increasing the volume and her little smile when she realizes. They were so professional!

[@sannalopperi-vihinen233]

I think it was the Westboro Baptist Church with megaphines outside the venue. They are a rather strange cult that is specialized in harrassing gay people or something they think is gay. Like, when my country got a female president who was known for her pro-LGBT+ opinions, they burned our flag.

[@davidbangtson3109]

This is pure perfection in pure acapella and I loved every second of it. I could tell you loved it too. Not a single thing could be improved and it is just vocal perfection.

[@1079walter]

Avi and Kevin wrote this one. The first song I ever heard by PTX, and I was hooked for good! An a cappella group on a level unattained by any other group. PERIOD!

[@charlottevan_8]

Apparently, Kevin had the original concept, which he brought to Avi, who then pretty much wrote the rest of the song, co-arranging it with Ben. He put his college minor of composition & arranging to great use in this song.

[@Gwennedd]

Love Again is also an original from their early days and so is Standing By ( Avi sung this and it's beautiful).

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

Ben Bram is their arrangement partner. This is an impactful song. If you want hear a powerful version try the Jacksonville concert. They usually do this song off mic at their concerts. At the Florida concert, the a##hole Evangelicals were protesting outside and Scott and Mitch belted this song over the hate

[@kayecastleman6353]

Worth noting, that Ben has been with them since the very beginning Sing-Off days. He is an integral part of the PTX sound, and it was Grammys for arranging that they won the first two times. Ben is their not-so--secret weapon. Also, good for the guys sharing their talent over the haters. Love will out. 💖

[@w.sommen5209]

Omg and they call themselves obeying gods rules. These guys are so obviously devinely blessed. Good that they belted over these morons.shame on them

[@AliciaMoore-Morada]

I'm so glad you finally did this one - it's one of my most favorite of everything they've done, for the purity of the vocals. When they hit that chord at the 3:16 mark ("free" crescendo), it gives me chills every single time. Their original music is definitely underplayed and underappreciated. And yes, please do react to some of Avi's solo music! His original A Quarter to Four was written as he was leaving PTX and going solo. Change on the Rise is a powerful anthem on overcoming the long depression he battled through - it will impact you in ways you may not anticipate.

[@maryhampton8686]

I think most of us are frustrated that their originals are not promoted. I think this is so beautiful.

[@jenniferarted3652]

My fav original is Light in the Hallway. Written by Scott for his baby nephew. He wrote it with Avi in mind to sing the lead. It is so beautiful.

[@cathyboyce6457]

I Love this, too!

[@jeancaldwell5391]

Does anyone know if they’re still performing it?

[@susanb4213]

I remember the first time I heard this song. I was being really bad and had gone to a fried chicken restaurant and was sitting in the parking lot eating my strips. I put this song on and I began crying while I listened. I had no idea why I got so emotional. I cried every time I heard it for the next 8-10 times. Maybe because it's just so beautiful? I still don't know why.

[@Badger77722]

This song was supposedly inspired by My Heart With You, another 5-part harmony cover that they've used as their "mics off" finale during the Evergreen tour. If you listen to the two songs together, you can definitely hear the influences. There are several recordings of "My Heart" done live, including one from their Christmas Under the Stars concert from BYUtv.

[@pattiburdick7716]

I have loved Pentatonix since they were on the Sing Off!!! I so wish they would get radio play!! They're so good and so amazing!!! Makes me angry for them that they don't get played on the radio!!!

[@PtxXtp]

Their first original album self titled Pentatonix did really well as far as promo goes. It debuted at number one on the billboard 200 chart. At the time they’d only done 2 Christmas albums prior. An Ep and a full album. Their full album actually peaked at number 2 on the charts and ended up going double platinum. They added more songs to the Xmas album that year to make it a deluxe album and then after that a lot of people thought of them as a Christmas group. At first they used didn’t love it but as the years went on and they couldn’t avoid being put in that category, they decided to embrace it and really push the Christmas thing. As far as their label goes, you’re right they don’t promote their originals as much anymore after seeing how successful Ptx can be at Christmas. Rca used to care about Ptx but now it’s as if they can’t be bothered. They do it to a lot of artists. Believe it or not, there are some fans who only know their Christmas music. Unfortunately The lucky ones was also put out during quarantine when they couldn’t tour their new music. A world tour was how they followed the release of their first original album. They’re getting ready to start another world tour in March and apparently new originals are coming. Hopefully when they re-signed with Rca this last year they made some demands.

[@sueblack-garland6743]

This song is truly lovely. You may also be interested to know that Messer (Mitch) has some new music coming. Some are available on KZbin from the live show he did last week...and they all are wonderful.

[@maryellenmohundro6614]

Valentine is absolutely a masterpiece - it’s Pentatonix and brings out their abilities to make a great song even greater!

[@rad_cat11]

Yes he should definitely react to that one too!

[@johnhelwig8745]

Pentatonix's "Sing" is another original. They helped write the song track with Boys Like Girls, Martin Johnson and songwriter Sam Hollander (Train, One Direction).

[@Sweeney541]

Ben Bram has been with PTX from the very beginning. He helped Scott put the band together and has been their co-producer and co-arranger since the start. He is pretty much the 6th member of the band. As for the whole original music vs covers - it's been a debate in the fanbase for a long time. Most fans like to blame the RCA (their record label) for it, but while they obviously could do more to promote their music etc. I think it's unfair to put all the blame om them. While their originals are very popular to the fans it's sadly just a fact that their covers have the broader appeal to the public, so they sell better. That being said, PTX has been writing since the very beginning and there has usually always been 1 or 2 originals on their albums. Obviously the self titled album and Lucky Ones are full of originals. (lucky ones was sadly in a very difficult spot as the release date was pushed because of covid - and because of covid they weren't able to promote it like usual, leading to it underperforming). Also they have been writing lots of new stuff in the last year - so a new originals album is most likely coming later this year. As for this song - it was heavily inspired by My Heart to You, which they finally covered on the Evergreen album.

[@larae2812]

Did you ever do Never Gonna Cry Again off the Lucky Ones? I was watching for it and don’t think I ever saw it. Mitch has the lead. It’s amazing. Their original songs are definitely not appreciated like they should be!

[@hawkeyescoffee6399]

Idk if anyone else pointed this out, but they learned to lip synch the chorus in reverse so that they could film the Ash flowing upwards. I can't even begin to figure out how they managed it because they look so much like they're singing it, especially Mitch. This is such a beautiful song of theirs and I fully agree, it could be a movie sound track. Maybe something, with a fantasy lean to it with dragons and the like. There are still some awesome originals you've yet to react to, but I think many of them don't have a video. I 100% agree that itxs a huge injustice to them that their originals don't get as much backing from their label (but then their music in general doesn't get the push it deserves from them). They have so much amazing music and Lucky Ones especially could have huge hits, people would never know they were a capella unless they were told (and maybe its better sometimes if they're not, y'know?) And yes, please react to Valentine, itxs so adorable & Mitch's voice is stunning in it. And the rest of Sup3rfruit...and Avi. So much awesome music, so little, time 😃.

[@heidifruchtl354]

There's a few videos where they gather around a single mic. The crowd will just quiet down and listen. Light in the hallway is an original lullaby that Scott wrote for his nephew and insisted that Avi sing. There's no official video, but it was featured on Bones that the trio was on.

[@lindajanca8069]

There are fan videos of the performance the best being from 4-14-16 ( sarahbethboss) It is so quite at one point you can hear a lone cricket. 🥰🦗

[@rfiliagaful]

Yes, I was just planning to suggest this one (Light in the Hallway) when I saw this suggestion. I add my voice to this. You'll love it.

[@pamscarr8696]

Avi and Kevin wrote this. Ben Bram is a grammy winning arranger. He arranged many songs for PTX. Many years ago, Ave had an idea to be the founder of an A Capella choir for young people. He approached Ben Bram and Rob Deitz about the idea and they were anxious to help in that endeavor. This resulted in A Capella Academy. They give tryouts online for young people from all over the world who want to be privileged enough to be accepted. Below you will find the Academy Choir singing an Avi original. So often, if you are deeply moved, Avi might have had a hand in writing a song. He is a Word Smith and his music is stunning. A Capella Academy Choir (Director is Ben Bram) The Seed (Kaplan) kzbin.info/www/bejne/joubanV-oreZrdU More for your listening pleasure than reacting.

[@grazynawikert-unger2122]

Here is new Messer song 'Halfway' from his show kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqjCd5l3fZqnjZY ( there were 4 new songs) and full concert kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSpXqiZeNmEd6s

[@cocohol3513]

Avi's voice always stands out to me in this one. It's such a beautiful song. The Lucky one's was their second original album. The first one was just titled Pentatonix I believe in 2015-16. It's the album with them in all different colors. You should check out Avi's solo music. Change on the Rise is a good place to start.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Yes, their music should be heard by everyone worldwide. This is so beautiful. And I totally agree that their originals are amazing. Their talent knows no bounds! Love your reactions - including the rambling! 💜

[@doughaviland1729]

A companion song of five part harmony is their original TAKE MY HEART WITH YOU. So gorgeous to hear all five of them singing together in perfect harmony! LOVE AGAIN is another original that will blow your socks off!

[@kellyj2023]

My Heart with You is a cover. The original is by The Rescues. It was actually the inspiration for Run to You. 😊

[@kristipierce4735]

Love Again is on his PTX playlist 😊

[@marablemorgan8292]

One of their most gorgeous originals...

[@lachimiste1]

I remember watching a guy react to this number shortly after he’d lost his young son, and watching him try to keep it together when they sang about storming the gates of heaven was the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever seen.

[@annicajakobsson]

Have you listened to any of Avi’s solo music yet? I’d love to see you react to it, if you liked this one I’m pretty sure you’ll like everything else he’s written!

[@cathyboyce6457]

Avi Kaplan's original solo career is in a category of it's own ~ ~ beautiful!

[@pepinosylvie8887]

Avi and Kevin wrote this one. Avi's genius and so talented... I saw you react to 3 original songs on Popspring Special 2016 : Cracked, Can't sleep love and Water, that you absolutly loved ! Their originals are just amazing... You could now check others, like Sing, Ref or Take me home. They're just wonderful. Hope to see you continue on this PTX original songs journey. I'll be there for sure 👍 Thanks 😘

[@r.d.stratford106]

It always made me think of _What Dreams May Come_ (movie).

[@danielcarter837]

That would have been a good song for that movie.

[@LisaD-1969]

Scott released a choir version of Mars recently that I know you’ll love. I remember you loved the studio version, the choir version is even better.

[@kellyj2023]

I love the acoustic version with the added lyrics!

[@ptxaholic]

I'm obsessed with this song, I can't believe you hadn't reacted to this yet. I was totally thinking in the car earlier we needed SalG ptx reaction like a month ago. ❤️❤️ It's phenomenal when they do this live. PS: prepare to react to valentine via my request next month.

[@charlottevan_8]

If you'd like to check out another masterpiece album, I recommend Avi's 11-song, all-original album "Floating on a Dream", released in May 2022, produced by Grammy winner Shooter Jennings. A few reactors who've heard all of it have indeed called it a masterpiece. The songs range over different genres and styles. Some of the most popular are "I'm Only Getting Started", "First Place I Go" and "All Is Well". A few months ago, Avi did a 4-song live session with Jennings at Sunset Sound in LA, my favorite one being "When I'm a Fool", which rocks out with the studio musicians. Here's the link to that one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaVZYiKfZijo7M

[@cathyboyce6457]

Avi Kaplan's original music is spellbindingly beautiful and needs to be heard!

[@pjb3583]

To me, this is one of their most evocative songs ever, very melancholy in tempo and melody. I loved it when I reached the point in listening to them that I could pick out their individual voices, like you said, and this is a good one for that. I also agree that they should be top-of-the-charts famous by now. Thanks for doing your best to make that happen! Peace from Ohio …

[@celiachristman104]

I know it's frustrating that PTX isn't hyped more....however...they just sang the National Anthem at the CFB Football championship game. With 70,000 in the stadium and millions watching, they got some major attention. I heard Twitter blew up about it after they sang. If they win a Grammy for "Evergreen", that will bring them to the forefront again. Here's hoping.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Yes, and with their star next month as well.

[@camillep3631]

I am so bummed they didn't get the Grammy for Evergreen because it meant so much to them

[@barbaragoodwin5799]

One of my favorite PTX songs! Thanks for reacting!

[@kristipierce4735]

You need to react to Invincible, an original from their newest album. It is my favorite from the album, and it isn’t Christmas-y. Also as some have mentioned, Messer did his first solo concert on January 14 and debuted 4(?) new originals! There are some fan recordings on KZbin and PWN posted the entire concert! 👏🏻🔥🥳

[@DonnaPoynton.]

Valentine is stunning x Thanks Salvo

[@SharonFell]

For the chorus where the "flakes" are going up instead of down they had to learn to mouth the words backward. I think they did a great job.

[@fullmetaldancer1]

I legit can't listen to this song without crying man

[@hollykinslow5193]

They are ALL Music.....they do individual stuff, as well as together. Their "pact" is do anything individually, but PTX is first priority. So, to do original stuff is in the middle of all their lives. Even though, they are such a core group. One of them brings a verse, a chorus, and together....they build a song around it. They are AMAZING individuals who support each other as PTX, as well as support each other individually.

[@vinnibod2500]

It makes sense that the holiday stuff has a wider audience than their original stuff (which is stupid amazing, like this song) or even their pop covers. A lot of the Christmas songs have a long choral history, which means that people who might otherwise be averse to the a cappella performances, don't see the lack of instrumentation as a negative.

[@deborahhoffman1203]

so happy we all introduced you to ptx🥰

[@ambergarner8471]

There is a live version of this that I think you'll love. It's just as good as the studio version and you can really hear everybody very clearly. Especially Kevin and Kirsten. The odd harmonies that I think you're referring to is called dissonance. It's a clash of sounds that don't typically work well together and create tension. That is done by Kevin and Scott in this song. Watch the live! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYexkqB4f7qXnLc

[@staciemoisa4884]

My daughter's high school chamber choir did this song after downloading the sheet music from the PTX site. The song is incredible!

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Oh how I miss Avi! No one has a voice like his.

[@shilohauraable]

This song is absolutely amazing! Wonderful reaction! 💖

[@reborndaughter445]

A full body hug...

[@bethvargas8841]

About the visuals, did you notice how the petals were going up during the chorus? I learned from various other comments how PTX learned how the open their mouths in reverse during shooting. The recording was then reversed hence the effect of floating/raising up petals. I can feel your emotion in this reaction. No beat boxing here but only that beautiful 5-part harmony with polyphonic harmonies

[@vickifree944]

Beautiful song, PTX is amazing, and you did great. Ramble all you want. 😆

[@brutalfashion]

I have a video of them singing this live a few years ago on my channel. My FAVORITE SONG EVER.

[@christinemoore4478]

Agree with you. Several of PTX as well as Superfruit music should have been huge!

[@hawkeyescoffee6399]

Also, with regards the Evergreen Experience, I posted this on a slightly older vid, but thought I'd add it here too, in case you were more likely to see it: When you say that you are looking to react to the Evergreen experience, are you meaning the Making of Evergreen video or the tour vlog/vids? The former is one video on the PTX channel, I think about 20 mins long, where the latter is on the tour and for that I suggest maybe checking on the Hausdo channel (which is Kirstie's partner, who is also their videographer) he has a very long video, like an hour long, for the Evergreen Christmas Tour, but I don't remember if that's just the backstage stuff, or if it also has some/all the performances too (it's been a while since I saw it). Or if it doesn't have them & you're just looking for the actual live performances, it might be trickier to find but I'm sure there will be someone who has the whole concert broken up in pieces & posted in order. Incidentally, as an aside, Hausdo also has a couple silly parody vids he and Kirstie filmed during Quarantine, like Good Morning, Quarantine, and Hello. Lol.

[@camillep3631]

They learned how to 'sing' backwards so when the tape is played forwards the 'snow' is floating upwards

[@camillep3631]

Empire Medley by Superfruit is unbelievable

[@karenpantaleoni-rp4qd]

seriously rsearch the street acapella street singers of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.....that's why those eras will always be the best of music and singing ever!!! No tech, just the best sound ever...voice!!!

[@peggymiller2475]

You should check out "Light in the Hallway" it is audio only, but absolutely stunning. Scott wrote it, and Avi takes lead.

[@brunettealesoda]

ben brahm is their arranger

[@sandwitch4300]

I like your ramble along with fab PTX! 👍🏻✌🏻

[@PJMurphyNJ]

Definitely need to listen to the live version from I believe 2019. I love the version much more than this one.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

I have never understood why PTXs music has not been more widely distributed. True, their Christmas music is fairly well known, but not the rest of it. Surely it’s the job of the record label to promote the music and bring it to the attention of the wider public. PTX certainly does their part with sold-out concerts and lots of interviews. It’s almost as though they’ve always succeeded in spite of, not because of, the support of their label.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Stunning 🔥❤️🙌❤️🔥

[@bobwallace1616]

GREAT SONG!!!

[@melissacoviello2886]

I think a lot of their last Christmas album is original. I think Invincible is an original as well. It’s my favorite and it’s not very Christmasy.

[@drogna3905]

Beautiful isn't it?

[@shirleymoffat3338]

If you want to hear original music, then almost all of Avi's solo work is original - and even his covers are very different from the originals. Please react to his work - I'm sure you'd be impressed. The usual place to start is with 'Change on the Rise'

[@cathyboyce6457]

Avi Kaplan is beyond talented with one of the most beautiful voices that I've ever heard! The video of him singing his original " All Is Well, 7 Layers Session # 126" absolutely takes my breath away!

[@Korbin_Arts]

This is my favorite song of theirs. As many others have stated, they once sang this over the sound of homophobic protesters at one of their concerts. Another interesting thing about this song is how they did the music video. I haven't seen this officially confirmed anywhere but rumor has it that to get that effect of the snow floating upwards, they filmed the chorus backwards and learned to lip sync the lyrics backwards and then they reversed the footage.

[@danielcarter837]

Fun fact that I saw in a comment once..... The snow did not fall up. They had to learn to lip sync backwards as the snow fell.

[@camillep3631]

Remember they don't do covers, they do upgrades

[@lindaeshbach6494]

Have you heard Thank You Scott and his partner wrote it and it's awesome

[@primitiveprudence9414]

I always said it should have been for Game of Thrones!

[@martinhafner2201]

Yes, time is weird. Weirder when you look closer. See "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking. The title alone is confusing. PTX got you waxing philosophical and this is the song to do it. The upward snowflakes near the end are not a high tech trick. They lipsynched backwards with falling "snowflakes" and then reversed it all.

[@LyndalParkerNewlyn]

This is beautiful live - one of my favourite versions is one in a church in Berlin off mike - the natural acoustics just shows their sheer talent kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnrJi5Z7bbt6rtk

[@kayecastleman6353]

Grammar Police here... Sorry to rain on your great reaction, but this is a pet peeve of mine, and I just HAVE to make the point. It is incorrect to write "should of." The correct expression is "should have." I realize it sounds like "should of" when people are talking, but they are saying either "should have" or "should've" (the contracted form of "should have"). "Should of" doesn't mean anything. Neither do "could of" or "would of." We use "should have/could have/would have" plus the past participle of a verb to express regret for something in the past, like should have been, should have seen, should have gone, and on a completely different grammatical tangent, never, never, NEVER... should have went! 😉 Thanks for tolerating my rant. Awesome reaction!

[@joannameyers8184]

Avi and Kevin wrote this together

[@marablemorgan8292]

⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡⚡

[@ruddyvancouver1005]

Ramble on Sal, you are just fine by me ::)

[@LAPhil13]

I kind of hesitate to post this, but check out this mash-up from many years ago of this song with Sara Bareilles' "Gravity." kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfQhGOZebyeg7c

[@kev7161]

"Should of "??? 🥵

[@Emilaria]

For me, their first original album was better than The Lucky Ones. I enjoyed those songs more. Their first album was #1 on Billboard.

[@suzannehorne4115]

I don't believe their label promotes their originals the same way they promote their money making Christmas CD's.

[@richardc8029]

Should "have" been ...

[@warever37]

Should HAVE been... Fix the title 🙂

[@karenpantaleoni-rp4qd]

Acapella is a dying art!!! Too much techno these days, cover up voices that sound like shit!!! You don't even know how to sing these days because there are "machines" that will make you sound good!! Acapella exposes true, god given gifts!!!