Pentatonix - The Prayer | Vocalist From The UK Reacts

[@tammielongino7485]

THAT'S WHY PTX IS THE NUMBER 1 A CAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎 🎵😁🎶

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Their album Evergreen that this song is on is up for their 4th Grammy. Yes, Pentatonix is truly STUNNING ✨✨✨

[@jcs1025]

Fingers crossed!

[@jeangoodwin1856]

Mitch is the countertenor with the mustache. He is also my favorite. Scott is the tall guy with beard and was singing in Italian. Kirstie is the female with the beautiful voice. The 3 have been friends for over 20 years and yes, God meant for them to be together and make incredible music for us. Thanks for a wonderful reaction! Now that it’s December, you have to do their Christmas music….Mary Did You Know? Twelve Days of Christmas like you’ve never heard. 💕 Kevin is the beatboxer and Matt is the bass.

[@mjbartholomew5317]

It's not just that Mitch has a high range, it's that his tone quality is so phenomenal. I suggest you react to their version of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy next.

[@sersastark]

Omg yes please

[@melissacoviello2886]

I love the “they were forged as one voice” I agree. I like all of their solo stuff, but they are best when they sing together.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I love how this video was just one long overwhelmed slow headshake. Valid... very valid, haha! Also, probably good for you that you ended up pausing a lot because they tend to get copyrighted alot

[@karenstrong8887]

I have loved them since I saw them in their first competition. My daughter is an amazing singer and musician with pitch perfect hearing. She is terrible to watch one of these shows with because if I like someone she tells me what needs fixing. This was the first time we both loved the same group. I must have good taste occasionally. Thank you.

[@ellenhulslander2897]

You would love seeing the behind the scenes video of "recording of Evergreen", the album this is on.

[@margretrosenberg420]

We call your reaction to Mitch's beautiful high voice being "Mitch-slapped." Don't worry about it; it's happened to most of us more than once as well. Mitch has a range of just over six octaves. We become so accustomed to hearing him taking the high part that we're sometimes Mitch-slapped when he sings in his lower register, but a range of over 6 octaves means he *has* to have a lower register as well. Scott (tall blonde with a beard, singing in Italian) is a lyric baritone; his lower register extends downward into the bass and his upper register is in the tenor range. In live performances, when the bass has a solo Scott sings the bass part in the underlying harmonies; I believe that for official recordings, however, their bass, Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), will sing both his solo and the harmony and they'll layer it in. Matt is currently the youngest member of Pentatonix, but he's been a member since 2017. He was already an incredible lyric bass, with his range extending well into the baritone in his upper register; it now extends into the tenor range. And in a live concert earlier this year I would swear that his lowest note was true basso profundo, the kind of low bass note that can blow out speakers in live performances (at least, if the speakers aren't specifically designed to withstand those notes). Kirstin (also known as Kirstie - rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado is officially a mezzo soprano, but *her* range extends from alto through soprano, and I believe up into the coloratura soprano range. Kirstin can sing as high as Mitch, possibly higher. She also had her first child earlier this year - Elliana Violet (Evie for short) was born on the 28th of June, 2022. Mother and daughter are both doing well. Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott are childhood friends, and are known as "the trio" because in high school they formed a trio (named "The Trio" - they've gotten better with names since) that would sometimes perform at school concerts and on local television shows. The trio is at the core of Pentatonix; Pentatonix was their idea in the first place. The beatboxer is Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loo"-shoh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable). Kevin is a genius. He's a graduate of Yale pre-med; he speaks five languages, including Mandarin; and he plays both cello and saxophone. He is one of the best beatboxers on the planet, possibly *the* best, and on top of that he has a lovely tenor voice which we don't hear often enough. Kevin beatboxes *while playing the cello!* He developed the technique himself and calls it celloboxing. It was his celloboxing KZbin videos that led the trio to him, back in 2011 when they were looking for a bass and a beatboxer to round out the band.

[@perfectkismet]

*Olusola

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@perfectkismet Yes, I got it wrong at first. I caught it and was editing when you were responding. But thanks for the correction.

[@bonnievonbraun6276]

You would appreciate "The Recording of Evergreen", the album that came out last year. You see the hard work that goes into the phrasing and layering of the smallest things. "Prayers for the World" is new, from this year's Christmas album, as is "Kid on Christmas". Eight (!) albums of Christmas Pentatonix magic. Let's see how many you can get through before Christmas . . . starting NOW!

[@vickyterry3150]

Actually....Eight Christmas albums!

[@bonnievonbraun6276]

@@vickyterry3150 Holy cow!☺

[@vickyterry3150]

@@bonnievonbraun6276 Some people count sheep to get to sleep; I try to list Christmas songs that PTX haven't recorded yet. 😂😂

[@bonnievonbraun6276]

@@vickyterry3150 🤣

[@WatchxToo]

@@vickyterry3150 😂😂😂😂 x2

[@victoriaburch1367]

Great reaction. Pentatonix is the premier A Capella group in the world. It doesn't get any better than PENTATONIX. The first time I saw them perform was in 2013 and I have been mesmerized ever since.

[@lorriredmon8212]

OMG, you said it in the most beautiful way. "It's like God forged their voices at the same time." I have NEVER heard it described so perfectly. Subbing for your PTX reactions. I'm as blown away by them as you appear to be. Thank you for this amazing reaction and the deep good feelings.

[@bfly5990]

Hi they are so so talented and hard working . Don’t know if you have heard their Oh Come All Ye Faithful yet but it’s insanely good and their Silent Night, Amazing Grace and Mary Did you Know. Will slay. PTX is Christmas

[@Fairielight]

Their Christmas songs are really magnificent. All their songs are great!

[@sandyleewhite]

I have often been lost for words, when trying to describe Pentatonix's unique vocals & sound, & I still cannot express, or even come to terms, with what my ears are hearing, most times, but one thing I do know, is that, when I hear their voices, it always takes me to a place, that touches my heart, & can make me feel things, I didn't even know existed!!! To me, that is their gift, & what makes them, not only an amazing group, but incredible artists 💝 **THEY TRULY ARE A RARE GIFT** 💝 And Mitch, the rare counter tenor, I have come to believe, that he is an alien, from the plant of *WTF* 😆🤣😆

[@joeschmalhofer6109]

Mitch Slap is the term used to describe the effect on someone hearing Mitch do something that is considered impossible for the human voice to do.

[@thechomiji]

"It's like God forged their voices at the same time." What a beautiful thing to say, and so true.

[@pjb3583]

New subscriber, here for all the PTX you care to feature. Can you imagine the glee of the choir teacher who had all three of these main singers in her class at the same time? Scott, Mitch and Kirstie have been singing together since high school, so 15 years or so by this point. You may want to react to Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, for which they won their second Grammy. Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King is another of their anthems, Come Along and Making Christmas are pure fun, and Daft Punk and Bohemian Rhapsody will give you an idea of how they can change gears and perform pretty much anything. Attention has been a favorite of mine lately, but any title you choose will be good. Well done, peace from Ohio …

[@theresarigio5627]

Great reaction. Please continue down this rabbit hole. You will not be disappointed. PTX does great Christmas music. You could do one every day and not get through all their music. They were just nominated for a Grammy for their last yea’s Christmas album, Evergreen. The Prayer was in that album. They have a new album this year called Holidays Around the World. It is great. 💕💕

[@VolleyballMama]

My favorite song they sing is called, Mary did you know? You won’t regret listening to that song!

[@donnone7295]

Did you know the very first Mitch Slap was his father, Mike? Mitch was about 2 1/5 years old and his Dad heard music from his bedroom and thought it was a toy. He was teased because of his higher voice throughout school. Scott and Mitch met when they were 10 years old doing "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" through Community Arts Theater. Mitch met Kirstin around age 8 but little interactions.They grew up together and became the Trio in High School doing performances. Scott went to USC and met Ben Brum (unofficial 6th member and does a lot of their arrangements) who convinced Scott to enter the NBC "SING-OFF" contest. Scott grabbed his two best friends and headed off to Hollywood. Ben knew Avi as described as a friend of a friend. Scott found Kevin through KZbin video and their first meeting was 24 hours before their first performance on the show. All have their own talent and hard work for Pentatonix. Kirstin did "Kinky Boots" on Broadway and you can tell her confidence grew. Kevin (Beatboxer) is a Beast on his own, had graduated from Yale University pre-med when Scott snatched him up. Kevin played the saxophone at Carnegie Hall when he was 17 and plays the Cello while Beatboxing. He is also fluent in many languages including Mandarin. He also does a podcast with his brother. They have Amazing talent and still you can see the hard work they are dedicated to PTX. Scott did a 6 week Intensive study of Italian for this song.

[@titansfan23]

Matt deserves a Grammy hope they win for this album

[@pamforrester844]

I gotta subscribe for more Pentatonix! Just found you today! Love your style

[@danielcarter837]

The chances of this group coming together was so infinitesimally small that only the powers that be in the universe could have made it happen. I’m glad they decided to do that to allow us mere mortals to have something to brighten our days. Three kids meet as children who love to sing and decide to keep singing together in school and local theater. As a side note, can you imagine trying to keep those three reigned in in high school choir? Scott, Mitch and Kirstie say that she did help them learn to blend better. They become life-long friends. Scott befriends Ben Bram who helps Scott get on The Sing Off. Ben introduces Scott to Avi. Scott talks Kevin into giving up med school at Yale and joining four strangers to compete on The Sing Off. They actually win the show. Sony drops them so they decide to start building their Pentaholic following on You Tube. Viral videos, and great music follows, and they get resigned to Sony. Avi decides to leave the group and they find another great bass in Matt. While Matt is not Avi, he is still excellent and I think he blends even better with the other members of PTX. If anything happens differently along that path Pentatonix does not exist, and the world is a lesser place.

[@ShinyElfriend]

I really like your comment about them being created to sing together. I agree! It seems impossible that three of them were the same age, living in the same town, going to the same school, unless there was some sort of cosmic intervention, and the timing and the way they found Kevin and Avi, and later Matt - it was all perfection. Great reaction to a masterpiece of a cover.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

Please do Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, it won them a Grammy! Gpd Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Oh Come all Ye Faithful!! You will not be disappointed!

[@camillep3631]

OK you do know they've won 3 Grammys, 2 for best arrangement - Daft Punk Medley and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy [yes a song with no words sung by a group with no instruments]. and one performance- Jolene with Dolly Parton...they have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, They've done multiple Christmas Specials, and they are UN BE LIEVABLE. live

[@jenniferworley7115]

Thank you for your great reaction and for sharing your time with us. Can't wait for your next reaction. Peace and blessings from Ohio, USA.🤗

[@larrygranbois4164]

I was really pleased with your reaction to PTX so decided to subscribe. Will be watching for your Christmas reactions!

[@rhonda620]

What a beautiful reaction!!!

[@victoriaburch1367]

LOL Forged by God. That's awesome.

[@rfiliagaful]

You'll love all their Christmas music. Maybe start with Oh Come All Ye Faithful or the one they won a Grammy for, Dancer of the Sugar Plum Fairies. Either would be great and so many more!

[@abigailconradie7740]

Soooo beautiful and Angelic❤❤😢

[@judithreese3650]

Mitch has the high voice & Scott is a baritone but can sing bass too. This group is amazing!

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Mitch. All of them are gifts. they never never disappoint. Their new one prayers for this world is beautiful. There is a wonderful short video,called “Making Evergreen” the album this song is on and they are so great to watch the process and insane talent

[@lauriefarmer7724]

I like the analogy of the voices forged together. I believe you are right.

[@Mary-uw6tx]

Mind blowing. Isn’t it?

[@davidphillips4476]

And now for their 4th Grammy......This was Epic. Wait till you hear their new one "Prayers for This World" It is epic..er...enjoyed that.

[@victoriaburch1367]

Subscribed to watch you react to PENTATONIX.

[@marygoodwin2030]

If you like Pentatonix, I think you will also like the group Home Free. Check out their version of How Great Thou Art.

[@Phillylullaby77]

Mitch and Scott did a medley from Empire, a TV series about the music business. It 's found on their Superfruit channel. Most of the content is mostly just comical, however their Empire Medley is phenomenal. All in one take, with just piano. They also do Hip Hop Goes Broadway 1 and 2. Be sure to stay all the way through to the end of any of their videos. They always show the bloopers - but no bloopers on Empire. It is flawless, ESPECIALLY THE LAST SONG.

[@user-onlyGodknows]

They released a new album Christmas around the world ❤️👍👍

[@vidsorama2]

I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. We Pentatonix fans like for reactors to pause and give comments instead of waiting until the end. It is more enjoyable that way because the reactors can share their thoughts when something catches their attention during the video. It also helps with the video not getting blocked.

[@martin6181]

They are amazing, aren't they. I saw you've done Hallelujah before and now this one which are two of my favorites. What you ought to do is switch it up and react to their "90's dance medley", it's great fun and I'm sure you'd enjoy it.

[@michaelf8702]

I know you already have a favorite Christmas song of theirs, but I highly, highly suggest O Come All Ye Faithful. Little Drummer Boy & Mary Did You Know are also must listens from Pentatonix

[@GabiPTNOBR]

Mitch is a angel!❤

[@df5199]

Recommend their I Just Called To Say I Love You.

[@annelieshoornik]

It took me some time to get used to Mitch’s voice. I would look around on the screen to see if Kirstin was singing somewhere else LOL. They are incredible😊

[@noelpauley5381]

Mitch’s voice is so unique! But together they are so amazing 😊. Subscribed for more PTX!

[@duke2651]

Kirstie, Mitch, and Scott went to school together as kids in my home state of Texas. They sang together as a trio in their school choir. They were also friends out of school and hung out together...singing all the time. They would sing their orders at fast food places! :) They were just meant to be...and I am thankful for that...and I am thank for Avi, Matt, and Kevin too. Two other acapella groups that deserve the label MUSICAL GENIUS are HOME FREE and VOICEPLAY. :) Be well

[@Karen-Campos]

Enjoyed your enjoyment of this arrangement! PTX is everywhere at Christmas with their discography albums deep! Just saw them live two weeks ago & it’s clear they are great friends which certainly leads to amazing music!

[@diannecardenas9866]

Scott is the other guy. Mitch and Scott have known each other since they were 10yrs, met Kirsty in jr.high and formed the Trio. Met Kevin, and Avi who left the group in 2017 a couple of days before the Sing Off competition. Matt was added in 2017 and has a wonderful voice and fit right in.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

Just listened to your reaction of Hallelujah by PTX. Just subscribed to hear more PTX.

[@HH-yo2bs]

If you haven't checked these out yet, I recommend Amazing Grace, Silent Night, Somewhere Over The Rainbow (audio only), and Imagine for more choral pieces that highlight harmony and blend. For some fantastic Christmas covers, check out Carol Of The Bells, 12 Days Of Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, Mary Did You Know, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

[@ronnasampson7208]

Love it Charlie

[@marablemorgan8292]

You just got "Mitch slapped"... ❤

[@kristipierce4735]

Perfect comment: “It’s like God forged their voices at the same time and was like you guys come as one.” Yes. Mitch (high tenor) 🤯 is just beyond gorgeous in this (okay, so really everything he does). They all are stunning per usual, and I am hoping they will get the honor they are due and get a Grammy for the Evergreen album that this song is on.

[@elizabethtucker6026]

Great reaction to a stunning song. Subbed.

[@zoew_]

Mitch is a fan favorite, but Scott has always been my fave. His tone is so nice and versatile. He can take over the bass and the beat boxing and has an incredible range.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Time to shake it up Watch Daft Punk, Can’t Hold Us, Havana, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Jolene, as a start.

[@tmehringer1]

Gotta agree with Bonnie below. Think you would appreciate the video where they take the viewer behind the scenes for their making of the Evergreen album. Great look behind the curtain. Can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eThH6BoLZ_p9E

[@sandicave9637]

Mitch can cover 6 octaves. He's a rare counter-tenor!!!

[@Burrowingowl315]

Enjoyed your reaction video! Their lastest video from there Holidays around the World is " Kid on Christmas ft Meghan Trainor" It's not totally acapella and

[@lindamorris3149]

Great reaction! New subscriber - please do more PTX! My vote is O Come All Ye Faithful - you've never heard it done so joyfully!!

[@deeleebee13]

i hope you can do more of them look at their bohemian rapsody cover from queen

[@audreywalker9025]

Mitch is the counter tenor. Scott the baritone.

[@BrendaCase-zb9tt]

Imagine Mitch was bullied in high school because of his voice. Hope they are embarrassed now.

[@elenapatrick8116]

Mitch is a counter tenor. He has a 6 octave range

[@cap9514cap]

If you get a chance, listen to Scott sing with IL Volo, Hallelujah

[@InkWellideas]

Joyful, Joyful is a good choice for a cross fan base, but I've subscribed hoping to see you react to PTX "O Come all ye Faithful" as well

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Joyful joyful is the song I was talking about 😉

[@vidsorama2]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannel If you react to it, please choose the live performance of Pentatonix Joyful, Joyful live from the Evergreen Experience. It has the clearest audio and video for the live performance.

[@mariel4085]

Mitch is a countertenor...they are very rare to find in a male....usually they are women. He's stunning

[@marablemorgan8292]

⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡⚡

[@cindymartin2820]

Mitch and Scott

[@B3thBakes]

Can we have more PTX please. 😊😊😊 if its the copyright thats a problem, try fading the video and putting copyright watermarks over it. More pentaholics kmow the videos well anyway 😊😊 Avi the bass singing sings live.. two tone/overtone? The lion sleeps tonight,Live ptx show and Avi doing the hobbit song on stage at a ptx show so good. "The Kevin show/Kevins 5th" is honestly mind blowing. "Kiss from a rose" vevo live and "oh holy night.." And they're "2016 pop spring performance" you get 3 originals and a medley "Love again" is my favourite original of theirs but its hard to pick ❤😊❤

[@audreywalker9025]

Listen to Defying Gravity.

[@pattomei70]

Sorry not A PTX fan but I am a fan of Home Free an A Capella group like PTX if like PTX check out Home Free

[@oldschool72]

no sense in watching when you fade the videos so much there is no video to watch. You might as well just do Audio reactions. Rediculous

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

If you don't like it then move on. It's better than the video getting blocked which almost all Pentatonix videos do. Jesus! You're so salty 😂😂