Pentatonix The Darkness Affected Me - Pro Singer Reacts - PTX Mad World - First Time Reaction

This is Beautifully Heartbreaking. Pro Singer and performer Barry gives his reaction and review to the official video of Mad world by Pentatonix! Leave a Like if you enjoyed! Watch my last PTX vid • Emotional First Reacti... Subscribe to jump onboard the Barry Bus and enable notifications! Https://kzbin.info?sub_co...
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Song Mad World
Artist. Pentatonix
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[@ItsmeBarry]

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[@StorytimeWithLana]

It is a mad, mad world, Barry. BUT, we have some ppl that can make it interestingly mad and gets us through it. I was watching Home Free's "Butts Remix" and thinking of how I'd love to see your reaction to it. I mean, it's about butts... There is a lot to say there. (Depending on how big the butt is, of course) and laugh about. Butts are funny. Love from Bama.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

@@StorytimeWithLana Oh, I agree with this! Butts Remix will make him laugh for sure, regardless of the size of the butt! HaHa!!

[@franettesteenkamp8396]

Barry im going to sent you healings/energy/abundance every day from now on 🙇‍♀️love & light ✨

[@annemitchell975]

This Mad World cover had me in goosebumps the whole way through. Absolutely beautiful and I agree with you about the menacing undertones. Pentatonix are second to none! Thank you for what you do in bringing these great artists to the forefront. I remember your very first review of them. I already knew how wonderful they were and it was such a joy to see someone discover them for the first time. Love your reactions!

[@shayshay9764]

your reactions are qualitatious .."forst" and foremost..

[@stormqueen29]

This is the cover I was listening to in a loop while I sat at my computer deciding how I wanted to end my life. I'd hurt for too long. There was no point to anything anymore. And I kept retuning to that line, "The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had." And I decided that yes, that was the answer. If I wasn't here, I wouldn't hurt anymore. And that was SUCH a comforting feeling. No more pain. Thankfully I didn't get that far. PTX dropped their cover of Be My Eyes. And for the first time in longer than I could remember I believed that not only could I BE loved. But that I WAS loved. I am grateful to them every day for doing what they do. I feel closer to these five beautiful people than I have most of the people in my life. Woof. This was hard to sit through. I hadn't listened to it since the day I decided that suicide was not the answer. But if I couldn't share this with my dear friend Barry, then who? I'm glad I did. I'm glad I listened. Because this confirmed for me that I made the right choice. This song no longer holds the power over me that it once did. I can appreciate it as a beautiful song, done by amazing singers. And that is enough.

[@tootsrbrwn2969]

Glad you're here!

[@tH-ym3nw]

I agree I feel closer to the members of this group than most people. I also feel more connected to Barry than a lot of people. I am glad you decided to stay with us.

[@nolaknowles9888]

I am so glad you chose to stay with us.

[@marymichele340]

Hugs! Glad they helped. Reach out anytime

[@StorytimeWithLana]

Gale, thank you for sharing your heart and story. You may have helped someone reading the comments. Life can be rough, makes us hurt so deeply that we can't imagine living the next, or the next, but just like you listening to Be My Eyes, you found words to remind you just how important life is and I pray that ppl find your words remindful of the same. Thank you for sharing a part of you.

[@ivanalaff5346]

🫣Evocative and sad…haunting and heartbreaking…Beautiful….Pentatonix!

[@marleabd]

I'm a Pentaholic who is new to your reactions. I really like the way you do them, reacting first then playing the video again to review. I agree that this is a great version of this song. It is so hauntingly beautiful and they all sound wonderful doing it. I especially like hearing Mitch singing in his lower register and with Matt. He has such a beautiful tone throughout his very broad range, as you have obviously noticed. He and Matt sound so good together on this one.

[@Karen-Campos]

Signature PTX! The wall of sound!! The intricate harmonies!! The silence break!! The surprises!! Mitch’s strong lower register! Mitch & Matt brought spectacular harmonies the likes of which we’ve never heard so clearly before! Also I heard those beautiful bell tones!

[@Katfancy40]

I love that they have no instrumentation and it's just their voices. When they released this video and song, we truly were living in a mad world. Love hearing from you again!

[@patwood7011]

Scott really shines in this song. They all do really. What I find odd is this song is just as relevant as when it came out almost 40 years ago.

[@kvbstudios316]

I like Matt’s notes here. His bass in this song almost has its own synthesizer quality.

[@elainecourteau6231]

So haunting. I love that key change. So dramatic. And Kirstie’s “ I find it hard to change”. That’s the sound of despair. Those waves, that buildup, wall of sound, the ghostly picture. Perfection. 🤗

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

That was the word that I was going to use, Hunting, what lyric, and they did perfect,

[@lizzymoore54]

Qualitacious, most definitely qualitacious, Barry! 🥰

[@StorytimeWithLana]

PTX's harmonies are riveting. Runs up one side of you to the other. Chill bumps.

[@petmom1967]

Goosebumps every time!

[@diannes4384]

This song brings a visceral blow to my soul

[@itsmetara3773]

Yay! I’m glad you got to this one. I think the duets with Matt & Mitch are just simply magical. The should duet more often! 😍

[@carolelewin2054]

Mitch has a cover of Billie Eilish’s Your Power out. You really need to check that out- it’s amazing.

[@pekieboo]

@@RoomWithAView1 That's right, Barry's BBs were among the very first to enjoy Mitchy's "Your Power".

[@cherylfrady4602]

Yes Barry plz react to "your power' It's my understanding Mitch layered it all except operating the camera. It's so Good to have you back friend

[@PatJLaPointe]

I always look for the PentaJam they put into their songs, that takes it to the next level with all their voices together.

[@TheDivayenta]

This is just gorgeous, isn’t it? Adam Lambert sang this beautifully on American Idol as well. It’s on YT.

[@Charis11457]

Adam's version was stellar as well. He made this one of my favorite songs.

[@KingNurseOR]

I LOVED ADAM LAMBERTS VSN ON AI!!! It was the 💣

[@ClaireBarn]

Adam. My favorite soloist ever. I'm such a Glambert. His voice is incredible

[@ShyAnn291]

Adam’s version is absolutely amazing!

[@debbiebanister7111]

Hello It's me Barry lve just found you and your a ray of sunshine to my lonely life. This song was a fantastic in the day. Absolutely blew me away hearing this and l 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 it and I find it kinda funny and I find it kind of sad it's finished. I watch this again, penatonix are sent from the angles. Barry Thank you for sharing ps your a beautiful person. Xxxx

[@fb9001]

Your eyes are saying everything So beautiful are they all singing ❤️❤️

[@WolfLover01211]

They are flawless, as always! Thanks as always Barry!!! 😊

[@elaineberg3095]

They have a way of bringing out the true reason behind the words through how they arraigned their voice harmony.

[@laurad189]

Love you! You make me smile every time I see you!!

[@MCP920]

Thanks Barry. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@evac.7762]

I've heard this song a million times. First time I ever really listened to the lyrics. Haunting.

[@ivanalaff5346]

The “darkness” is Very appealing ….thank you for noticing!

[@susansouthard]

If I could have one wish, I would wish that you could meet Pentatonix in person!

[@musiclovingnurse2802]

I’ve really missed you Barry!! I hope you’re fairing well. Please keep reacting. I get concerned when you don’t post for awhile.

[@Bonofox1]

👏AS ALWAYS GREAT reaction Barry!! Can't wait for MORE PENTATONIX!! And hopefully SuperFruit, Citizen Queen, Acapop KIDS!!!🙏🙏

[@polythenepam6461]

Hello Barry. (Boop!) So nice to see your face. 😊 I've been looking forward to this reaction and it did not disappoint. I hope you are well. Sending you love from the US Rockies.

[@melissamclain9819]

Dear boy! So glad to see your face today. Yes, this song is a long-time favorite and PTX did it justice. Thanks for reviewing.

[@nawanamcgaha6065]

I cried on this one ! used to be me ! watching world around me 😢

[@madelinevazquez8682]

Yes, the atmosphere is on point.

[@paulacampanilla]

My dear Barry. Cuánto tiempo sin saber de ti. Maravillosos, hacen que me tiemble el alma. Saludos desde España 🤗💖💐💖🤗

[@davidphillips4476]

Qualitacious as always!!! Haunting! Thanks Barry!

[@DaveCM]

PTX is kind of a rabbit hole. Once someone watches one of their videos, they have to watch more.

[@ItsmeBarry]

So true!!! When I made my first reaction to them (Hallelujah) I never thought I’d become such a fan but here I am almost a year later, totally obsessed with them as artists and people. Plus their fans are so welcoming, I feel part of a loving community. Thanks a million for watching David 👍

[@lindaosmon5224]

Yeah Barry is back.

[@NunyaBusiness0]

Chills up and down!!❤

[@RobbyB-Poppin]

I LOVE the special effects in this PTX video. I heard Mad World for the first time while watching the movie Donnie Darko. The movie immediately became one my most favorite movies. The special effects here mimic the movie, so very cool. Amazing review Barry! 👏👌🙌👍❤💖👏

[@louisewhite9152]

Hi Barry~ it’s only me I’m on the Barry bus listening to pentatonix mad world ~ thank you for all your hard work doing the videos~ sending love and hugs from🇬🇧🇬🇧~ Xxx Xxx

[@Gem_Guilford]

Nice to see you again Barry!!! I hope things are getting better for you!!!

[@brittag.pedersen5340]

....their performance says it all! It speaks for itself! Loved to see ll the emotions in your eyes..when listening to it....

[@easterellen]

Hi Barry, This is one of those songs that hits deeply for me - I can put it on replay many times and always catch the feeling you described with it. Great review of an incredibly well performed song with haunting harmonies that just... get inside you. Easter

[@franettesteenkamp8396]

Wow you back ❗❗❗❗im so happy 🤗

[@duanegreen1255]

I'm about ready to watch your reaction but I wanted you to know that when I saw the "It's Me Barry" notification, I got a huge grin on my face and got a bit of pep to my step. I'll shut up for now and watch your reaction.

[@shilohauraable]

Same with me! You are missed & loved, Barry! 💖

[@jadarobbins9681]

Yeah for the Barru Bus!!! 😊

[@CabinFever52]

Their arrangements and voices are always perfection.

[@shelly7909]

Barry this is why all the reactions channels nothing against them but I like the way you allow us to watch and hear the voices of all artists and us allow to judge for are selfs, then you give your reaction in words but also to see your own face reaction with emotion and your very up most respect for all you show got to say I find it hard how anyone can beat pentonix they are just incredible we love you barry💞💞💞🤗🤗🤗🤗 also would love to see them do elvis presley, if I can dream of a better place, also fergie, won't let you fall, xxxxxxx

[@larrywt656]

This one came out right in the middle of the pandemic and all the civil unrest, and was a very appropriate song for the time. This is right up there with Imagination for its use of that amazing Wall of Sound. Interestingly, it has only appeared on this video and a single, and has not appeared on any album yet.

[@wayneharrison2962]

Barry, you have hit the EXACT formula for these reaction videos. Let us all drink in the music and have the experience with you, then go back and review it with pauses and insights/reactions. It's so disjointed to have folks pause during emotional passages or guitar solos. If the youtube copyright gods allow this format to continue, you will do very well in this space! Thank you for doing these

[@postalmom1987]

The lyrics and haunting tune impacted me enough the first time I heard it over 30 years ago on an episode of CSI that I had to look into it. Pentatonix brings it back to life for me absolutely perfectly. I could listen to them sing it over and over again. Strangely enough the song gives me hope.

[@snowyowl611]

Hope your feeling better Barry. Excellent review as always. It's true it is a mad world. But we can change the madness by being happy...Maybe it will catch on. Love you Barry❤❤

[@rayhutchinson640]

I love every cover of this song I've ever heard but this one is the best! Every single performer is a virtuoso in this cover!

[@cathleencavanaugh2113]

Thanks for the new review! ❤️

[@flyingfig12]

There is something about this song.. i usually don't go for the depressing songs but this one sheesh it pulls me in and won't let go @.@ great hauntingly layered review!

[@vivianstovash8940]

Barry you are adorable!

[@warmaidensays]

Such a gorgeous arrangement. love to you

[@davenia7]

Oh Barry! I am so glad to see you back. I'm not sure if you've done Pentatonix Havana yet. But it might give a nice lift of the spirit if you need it.

[@davidbangtson3109]

So terribly grateful to have you back doing what you do best! Amazing reaction to a beautifully sad performance - so powerful, so perfect. Thanks as always!

[@valeriehenrickson2730]

I love this song, it's very mesmerizing and very lovely

[@janlauderdale9017]

So great to experience one of your reactions again! I love your personality and sense of humor, as well as your understanding of what it takes for PTX to be so amazing. I think the harmonies and the dynamics make this recording really stand out. Looking forward to seeing more reactions from you, when you're ready! ❤

[@Woman2Watch]

"The dreams in which I'm dying, are the best I've ever had". So freaking true.

[@christinamorris1594]

I’m sorry you’ve been through whatever you’ve been through. I hope you’re in a better place now. I love it when you review Pentatonix, and I love your system of letting the song play uninterrupted the first time. I wish other reviewers would take the hint and do that too. Have you listened to any of Mitch’s covers? His newest one is just amazing. It’s called Your Power and it’s a Billy Eilish song. I’d love to see you review it.

[@kathymchugh689]

I know this was recorded in December. Man, I've missed your videos, but mostly your personality. Take the time you need! Your Barry Bus riders will be here when you come back.

[@ymw6607]

Thanks for this reaction Barry! Been waiting for another PTX reaction from you, and this was worth the wait, because I agree with your final thoughts about the menacing undertones being done extremely well. And I love they way the use the vocals, with the background singing being ised to enhance the solo parts as they come in. Hope you have a great day, and thanks again!

[@micaelagentilcore2880]

Wow they are amazing 😍😍

[@sonjarussell7332]

Welcome back! You have been missed! Excellent review, as always. Eager for more.

[@ptxlover6878]

My all time favorite.. thanks for your reaction! This is so hauntingly beautiful, the vid is awesome and the harmonies are out of this world!

[@paulmason6474]

It’s nice to see you back, but best of all nice to see your front too. Enjoy all the songs coming up. We are with you all along the way. Keep well, stay safe. Greetings from Manchester UK

[@dawgeral333]

You've gone "round the bend"...in the best way. Cheers!

[@andreac-iheartcrossstitch]

It was incredibly poignant when they released this last September because of all the madness going on in the world regarding the pandemic and especially regarding the BLM movement around the world in response to the murder of George Floyd. It was the right song for the moment. I'm so glad you reacted to it. I hope you are doing well. Hugs from scaldingly hot sunny Florida.

[@Katfancy40]

I literally wrote the same sentiments about when they released this video we most definitely were living in a very mad world. They know how to react to things in this world and do it beautifully by using their abilities and not harsh words, etc.

[@fmcm7715]

Lucky you with sun. It was 24 degrees here in Dublin but we had heavy cloud cover and very little sun. It felt very hot and oppressive. 24 is positively a heat wave in Ireland!

[@cathleencavanaugh2113]

@@fmcm7715 Hello from central Indiana USA. It is currently 30 at 730 in the evening! But as we say it’s always better than cold rain or snow😃

[@fmcm7715]

@@cathleencavanaugh2113 hope you have air con.

[@pocahontasgirl1]

Hi Barry! Hope you're feeling as better as you can!

[@danielpeters955]

Oh so glad to see you back mate! Cheers! This song originally was from Tears For Fears, back in the 1980s. I think most of us can somewhat relate to the message of this beautiful sad song. So keep calm and carry on then yeah? Love the ride on this Barry Bus! Hope to see you back soon mate! Cheers yeah? Oh. And still love the hair!

[@debs42444]

Love u Barry, from one human to another- ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ & to all of ur BB’s…. Peace & Love.

[@barbarawayland2424]

Hi Barry, Great to see you!

[@mooses-n-gooses9712]

So happy to see you back! I hope you're as well as can be. You were missed and lots of love was sent to you. This is an atmospheric ominous song. And of course PTX has the skill to emphasize that so well. Looking forward to your next PTX reaction. 😀

[@shannonkuebrich3819]

My favorite song of Pentatonix! 💕💕💕💕

[@lvw7668]

Barry!!! Lovely to see you back! Hope you are doing well! ❤️

[@vickiroman189]

Stark, lush, haunting, luminous.

[@kathyf.2002]

Such a melancholy song ad they smash it. A couple suggestion, if I may? Kevin has his own channel and is fantastic! Avi released a CD called Change is on the rise and that is also fantastic. Additionally, Scott did a song with Rozzi. Check that out! It is qualitacious! She also has an album that is a true work of art. She has a smokey voice and incredible range.

[@leighc9004]

Looks like I'm the second BB from Indiana to comment on this lovely reaction and review. Thanks so much for sharing your heart with our heartland! I have to say, for me, the heart clenching moment in this one is Mitch's piercing look on the line, "Looked right through me." Can't help but feel it, knowing that he was putting his own experience behind it. Sadly, all of us are overlooked at some point in our lives. But know this, Barry: Your BBs see you. We see you and love you. In fact, I was so focused on you, I forgot to hit the like button! Might as well watch it again since I came back...

[@shilohauraable]

I'm another BB from Indiana! 🤗

[@donnarice9965]

Wow, that was a dark song, especially after just hearing them sing the Cheerleader. Goes to show just how versitile they are...

[@catherineharger8069]

Glad your back!!

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction and review. Thank you. They are amazing. I know that this was recorded months ago so I appreciate that you released it. You are loved and missed. Take care of yourself and we will be right here when you feel that you can return to us.

[@helenbarr6779]

Ah Barry it’s sooo nice to see you 🥰. This is just sublime isn’t it? Fabulous review … as always 😍

[@dawnemami3089]

Hello Barry 😊 it’s great seeing you . Hope we get more reactions from you soon 🙂 This song is haunting and sad 😞 and they do an amazing job harmonizing and putting emotions in it! As always! There are many songs you would be interested in reacting to that have come out recently. So can’t wait for your awesome reactions. The Barry bus has been a little boring without you lately. Hope you feel better soon!

[@starflower703]

So glad you are back, although I completely understand your need to take a break under the circumstances. My deepest condolences. My husband passed away on June 7th after a year battling cancer. He was only 61, so it was a difficult loss. I pray you are healing and find music a balm for your weary soul. Music is so important to help us process and cope.

[@StorytimeWithLana]

Its a hard road to travel and praying that you reach out if you need to talk. A lot of us have been in those shoes... Use us! Big hugs.

[@starflower703]

@@StorytimeWithLana Thank you. It really does seem like an awful lot more difficulties the past year or 2.

[@starflower703]

@@RoomWithAView1 Thank you!

[@cherylfrady4602]

Hello Barry, a Barry babe here. Plz react to "Aha " live in Singapore, "Perfect" Kevin plays the cello and Scott sings. Also Superftuit "guy.exe" is so funny and will make you smile on. So glad you're back.

[@KingNurseOR]

I agree with others, I only know this song because Adam Lambert did it on American idol and I was addicted.

[@aprildent8456]

Glad to see you back

[@ruthannyeaton306]

Oh, Barry. I probably like this group as much as you, and what I appreciate is that your professional comments show your admiration. There is no pretension of fault finding, just sharing your enjoyment of the music. And sharing details on the why the rest of us like it so well! Keep these comments coming!

[@martabibica2530]

Thanks for the PTX review. Hope all is well! Much love from California ❤️🙏🏼

[@duanegreen1255]

I just finished your reaction and it was awesome as usual. In the comments I've seen BB's requesting that you do a reaction to the "Butts Remix" by Home Free and I agree with them. I would love to see a happy and bubbly Barry and I think this song would do that for you. I'd love to see you react to their performances on the Sing Off. Glad to see you back my friend.

[@PTXWeeklyNewsPWN]

Such a special song and a fantastic reaction ❤️ thank you so much for this 🥰

[@chrissynovful]

Best intro of any YT channel! Qualitacious is a word. I haven't used outside of Barry's channel because I haven't found a reason or situation that garners the use of it yet. But when I do... I will say it with conviction :). Great reaction as always! I'm not a Tears for Fears fan so I don't know if their version was menacing. The cover from a few years ago certainly does. Very melancholy, which I prefer.

[@user-xy4fc6gz7r]

Love your accent Barry 😁

[@melp.1942]

I heard this song when it came out last year. We were homeless and experiencing the hardest time of our lives. This song really encompassed how I felt during that time. I'm so happy for all the others that this song (and PTX) has touched in such a positive way.

[@Charis11457]

Hey handsome, glad to see you back with another PTX review (still waiting for Home Free's Sea Shanty Medley (I can't get it out of my head) and Man of Constant Sorrow reviews) with one of my favorite songs. Watching your facial expressions makes your reactions transparent: you don't have to say a word, we can see what you're feeling. I so look forward to these videos. Please do continue to grace us Barry Beings with more.

[@louisechen7968]

Dear Barry☘️ a very affecting song by PTX, just beautiful. Thank for always for your thoughtful reaction/review 🤗

[@marylyman1139]

GREAT VIDEO!! Welcome back...hope you have much happiness ....missed ya!!:(

[@cindyharmer6345]

HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON BB'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marablemorgan8292]

It's the angst of grade school thru high school...